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09/26/2024

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Join us at Backstreet Gallery this Sunday, September 29th, from 3-5 PM for a special book signing with local authors! Explore a diverse range of books, from local history and intrigue to mystery, romance, and children's literature. Don’t miss the chance to meet the authors and discover your next great read!

07/02/2024

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🎉 Celebrate the 4th of July in Florence, Oregon! 🎉

Join us in Old Town for an unforgettable day filled with exciting activities and a breathtaking fireworks finale by Western Display! 🌟

Porch Parade: Register by July 1st at FlorenceHabitat.org.
Bike Parade: Starts at 10 AM; sign up at Florence Habitat ReStore or City Hall.
Watermelon & Pie Eating Contests: Registration at 10:30 AM, contests at noon.
Evening Entertainment: Dance to DJ Al Rojas and FM Daze from 6 PM, sponsored by Three Rivers Casino Resort.
Fireworks Show: 10 PM at the Port of Siuslaw.
Plan your stay and join the fun! Happy 4th of July! 🎇

07/02/2024

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As we approach the Fourth of July, help us prevent wildland fires by leaving your fireworks at home and never leaving a campfire or hot coals unattended.

Remember that possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device on public lands--including campgrounds, trails, parking lots, sand dunes, and beaches-- is prohibited year-round.

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05/15/2024

FRAA's Rhody Days Arts Festival is this weekend! They have many vendor booths filled with their handmade art to share with you (wood, ceramics, fiber art, wearable art, painting, glass, gourd art, jewelry and so much more). Come see us at the this Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm. Admission is free.

FRAA's Rhody Days Arts Festival is this weekend! We are so excited to have many vendor booths filled with their handmade art to share with you (wood, ceramics, fiber art, wearable art, painting, glass, gourd art, jewelry and so much more). Come see us at the this Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm. Admission is free.

05/15/2024

The 30th Annual Rhody Days Show & Shine is on Saturday.

🚗🌸 Join Us for the Rhody Days Show and Shine Car Show! 🌸🚗

📅 This Saturday, May 18
📍 Siuslaw Middle School Parking Lot

Calling all car and truck enthusiasts! You can still register your vehicle on Saturday morning at the show. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Schedule:

Participant Gate Opens: 7:00 AM
Show Starts: 9:00 AM
Awards: 2:30 PM
🌟 Bonus Event:
Get there early and enjoy Hot Rods & Hot Cakes from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM! Support the High School Trap Team while you feast on a delicious pancake breakfast. 🥞🚗

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with incredible cars, great food, and community fun. See you there! Details here https://bit.ly/3QNGhUm

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05/15/2024

117th Rhododendron Festival - Florence, OR May16th - 19th, 2024 the full schedule of events is below.

04/16/2024

Wednesday at The Laughing Crab Gallery & Tasting Room more wonderful music.

03/14/2024

As we celebrate Vacation Rental Week 2024, we encourage you to live like a local on your next trip! Vacation rentals offer an unmatched opportunity to explore new surroundings and experience local culture. Imagine what you'll discover! https://www.vrma.org/vrw

03/11/2024

We’re excited to kickoff Vacation Rental Week—a week-long celebration of professionally-managed vacation rentals, the industry, and the unmatched benefits & value they offer guests. The possibilities for your next getaway are endless! https://www.vrma.org/vrw

12/15/2023

📸 holiday charms on the Florence charm trail.

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The Florence Oregon Charm Trail is excited to announce the 2023 Holiday Charms! This has been a incredibly meaningful tradition in our area. New Charm and businesses this year too! It is the time of year to discover different shops and service to help you year round, and get those gifts checked off!

12/12/2023

📸 A great store in old town Florence.
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Twelve days left! Come visit and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

11/09/2023

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The Market and Dine-in Deli – Home of the “Exploding Whale burger” is also known for award-winning Clam Chowder, burgers, and fresh-made to order deli sandwiches.

09/27/2023

Oregon Coast quests.

Oregon Coast Quests is a non-profit clue-driven adventure program that helps you discover the special places and stories of the Oregon Coast. A new edition of the Oregon Coast Quests book was released in August and includes 30 quests spanning 7 counties across Western Oregon.

Learn more on this week's show with Oregon Coast Quests founder, Cait Goodwin (https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/education/quests).

When and where to tune in: https://beyondyourfrontdoornorthwest.com/on-the-radio

09/08/2023

Florence festival books on September 23rd.

09/07/2023

Circles in the sand on the radio.

Begins airing today - learn about the giant coastal labyrinths of Circles in the Sand from founder Denny D**e.

Denny returns to Florence, Oregon, on October 14, for a free event at Driftwood Shores.

Air/Stream times (PDT):

KGHI 91.1/KGHE 89.1 FM (kghifm.org) - Thurs. 4:00p
KXCR 90.7 FM (stream at kxcr.net) - Fri. 11:30a & Sat. 11:00a
KXCJ 105.7 FM (stream at kxcj.org) - Fri. 5:30p
WGDR 91.1 FM (stream at https://www.centralvermontcommunityradio.org) - Sat. 6:30 AM (**EDT**)
KQUA 99.7 FM (stream at kqua.org) - Sat. 8:30a
KPRP 99.1 (stream at prp.fm) - Sat. 9:00a
KORC 105.9 FM (stream at korcfm.com) - Sun. 12:30p
KOYS 94.1 (stream at pnwradio.org) - Sun. 4:00p
KSVR 91.7 FM (stream at ksvr.org) - Mon. 5:30p
KCIW 100.7 FM (stream at kciw.org) - Wed. 7:30p & following Sat. 7:00p

📸: Courtesy Circles in the Sand.

09/04/2023

Rods 'n Rhodes this weekend.

Florence Area Chamber of Commerce champions the Florence community as an innovative leader in a vital

08/26/2023

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07/01/2023

At the Military Museum.

COME JOIN US TOMORROW FROM 10:00PM to 4:00PM

Our parking lot will be filled with a wide variety of booths, exhibits, displays, military vehicles, and tons of activities for families and kids to enjoy. Admission to the Museum’s Exhibition Hall will be FREE to the public throughout the event. Hamburgers and hotdogs are being barbequed to raise donations for the Museum; drinks & chips will be available for purchase for $1.
Parking will be available at the School Bus Depot & a shuttle will transport guests between the two sites every 15 Minutes for free.

There will also be a variety of items, gift packages, and experiences raffled off for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5 from local businesses and organizations. A limited ticket raffle for a ride in the Aeroledgends Stearman “Kaydet” Bi-Plane is also being held for $5 per ticket.