January Things To Do

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January 1st, 2024 — New Year’s Day Peace Hike

The Peace Hike traditionally honors the memory of a blind Native American (Coos) woman named Amanda who was forcibly taken away from her daughter and marched 80 miles with other captives all barefoot through the rocky terrain to the Alsea Sub-agency prison camp in what is now Yachats in 1864.

January 13th and 14th, 2024 10 AM – 5 PM — Yachats Agate Festival

Join the local community at the Yachats Commons for the annual Agate Festival !

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January 5th, 2024 at 6 – 8 PM — Process Paint & Sip

This monthly paint night focuses on bringing out your “inner artist.” Hosted bar featuring locally crafted wine, beers and ciders; light refreshments, coffee/tea/water, and all materials and instruction. Buy tickets at the SASS website!

January 6th and 20th, 2024 at 8 – 11 AM — Lane County Audubon Society Birdwalks

Join fellow birders on community birdwatching outings! Contact Sarah at 1stsatbirdwalks@laneaudubon.org

January 26th and 27th, 2024 on Friday night and all-day Saturday — Winter Music Festival

Join the Florence community for live music, open jams, performance workshops, food, drink, and fun! Buy tickets at wintermusicfestival.org

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Florence March 22, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM – Siuslaw Rock Art Show & Free Rock Painting Event Experience the creativity of local rock artists at the Siuslaw Public Library’s Glass Case Gallery starting March 1, 2025! Artists of all ages can submit up to three palm-sized painted rocks for this unique exhibition—drop-off deadline is March 1 (9–11 AM). To celebrate, join a Free Rock Painting Event on March 22 (11 AM–1 PM) in the Bromley Room, hosted by Siuslaw Area Rock Artists & BeauxArts Fine Art Materials—supplies provided! Learn more & apply here. Don’t miss this fun and creative community event! Yachats March 6, 2025 — Yachats “Big Band” at the Beach Dance The Yachats Big Band has a 30 year long history of playing for dances, concerts, parties, receptions and benefits along the coast and elsewhere, and is truly committed to keeping music of the Swing Era alive with a music library of tunes from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and beyond.
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By odysys_editor January 17, 2025
Do you love food and hospitality? Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast is seeking a B&B Assistant with culinary skills to join our small team of happy professionals. This is a diverse position that entails housekeeping, cooking and serving the 7 Course Breakfast, and hosting the wine and cheese social. A mature and responsible candidate must be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Typical work hours vary within 730am and 6pm. Compensation starts at $16/hr, plus tips, paid sick time, Oregon Saves, Unique Inns discount, employee discount at Heceta Lighthouse Gift shop, and many more perks!
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By odysys_editor January 15, 2025
January - March 2025 on new reservations: 10% off 1 night stay, 15% off a 2 night stay, and 20% off a 3 night stay. Not valid Valentine's Day, President's Weekend, or Oregon's Spring Break. Must be a resident of Oregon. Go to www.hecetalighthouse.com and click on Check Availability. Choose which discount you would like to apply and select your dates and room.
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Celebrate with your co-workers and friends at the elegant Heceta Lighthouse B&B. Private holiday parties are hosted in the Keeper’s Home at Heceta Head Lightstation. Enjoy ocean and lighthouse views. Packages include 2 drinks per person. Party options offered:
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