About this Event
Update: Due to anticipated snow around Lane County, the Florence-area Community Listening Session has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 22, 12:30-2 PM at Best Western Pier Point Inn.
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Join us for the Florence-Area Community Listening Session on Civic Information, a special opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas about our community's news and information needs.
Our shared goal is to foster an informed, engaged, and connected Florence-Area community, and your contribution is essential to achieving this.
Through partnerships with local community organizations, we’ll work with the University of Oregon’s Engaged Journalism class to assess the information needs of Florence residents and facilitate this listening session on February 22.
Schedule:
- Noon - Check-in, meet and greet, and enjoy refreshments
- 12:30 pm - Listening Session / Start of Program
- 2 pm - Follow-up discussions and close
What to Expect:
- Engage in meaningful conversations about how news and civic information are shared in the Florence area.
- Share your perspectives on what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can improve.
- Connect with neighbors and University of Oregon students dedicated to supporting the community.
Your voice matters! Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to Florence, we want to hear from you.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Who Should Attend?
- Florence-Area residents of all ages and backgrounds
- Community leaders, educators, and local business owners
- Anyone interested in shaping the future of Florence's news and information landscape
- Anyone from our extended community in Mapleton and Dunes City with an interest in the topic
How to Register:
This event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance registration helps us plan for refreshments and seating.
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Photo by Will Yurman.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Best Western Pier Point Inn, 85625 U.S. 101, Florence, United States
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