WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Those who are in need are served regardless of the location of their residence. Monday – Friday 503-769-4088
Free Covid-19 Testing – noon – 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. No physician’s order required. Walk-ins welcome. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Walk-ins will not be turned away. Repeats 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Walk-In Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic – 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Adult and children age 5 and older vaccines available. Free. Drop in or schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.
Community Yoga – 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. All levels. Repeats Wed. Kathy, [email protected]
Tuesday
Storytime – 9 a.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave. Stories, songs and crafts. For children through age 5. Free. 503-394-3342
Mill City and Gates Community Center Food Pantry – 10 a.m. – noon, 258 SW Cedar St. Open every Tuesday. Repeats 6 – 8 p.m. Thursdays. 503-897-4904
Mill City Senior Meals – noon, First Presbyterian Church, 236 W Broadway. Pick up lunch Tuesday or Thursday. Meals on Wheels available. Carmen, 503-897-2204
Wednesday
ARCHES – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Help with rent, utilities, moving costs, post wildfire recovery resources. Runs Wednesday – Saturday. 503-971-5676
Jefferson Food Pantry – 3 – 6 p.m., 310 N Second St., Jefferson. Serves communities of Scio and Crabtree. No ID necessary. 503-779-9807
Alcoholic Anonymous – 7 p.m., Gates Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. Open discussion group.
Thursday
North Santiam Gleaners – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., IOOF Hall, 38952 Highway 226, Scio. Set up 8 a.m. Distribution 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. 503-394-2147
Point Man Ministries – 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627
Friday
Cars & Coffee – 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.
Idanha and Detroit Community Food Pantry – 9 a.m. – noon., 397 Church St., Idanha. Information: 503-854-3030 and leave a message.
Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City.
971-332-5676
THIS WEEK
Friday, May 20
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair – Noon – 10 p.m., Scio. Events include Lamb Trot 5K run/walk, porch parade, tractor show, Fat Lamb Fiber Arts Show, vendors, food trucks, youth sheep show. Find a complete lineup at lambfair.com. Repeats 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. May 21; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 22.
Scio Book Sale – 1 – 5 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Friends of the Scio Public Library annual book sale. All books $1. Repeats 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 21. Fill a grocery bag for $5. Proceeds support adult and children’s programs at the library. Ruth Wyse, 503-394-3677
Mari-Linn PTA Donation Drop Off – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Drop of donations for Mari-Linn’s PTA annual garage sale. Can’t make it? Email [email protected] for the next donation drop off date and time.
Dessert Fundraiser and Coronation – 7 – 8:30 p.m., ZCBJ Hall, 38704 N Main St., Scio. Crowning of the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair royalty. Open to public.
Saturday, May 21
Armed Forces Day
Flea Market – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available to go and limited seating. If mandated, masks will be required. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161
Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846
Detroit-Idanha Community Meeting – 3:30 p.m., Detroit Community Center, 345 W Santiam Ave. Detroit lake information, Fire Wise program, community rebuilding, 2020 wildfire update, question and answer session. Agencies attending include Marion County Public Works, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State Marine Board, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, USFS, US Army Corp of Engineers and FEMA. Open to public.
Santiam Scholarship Banquet – 4:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Banquet and auction to support Santiam High class of 2022. Dinner by Adam’s Ribs. For ticket information, call 503-897-2321.
Sheepskin Revue – 7 p.m. Telephones from Scio’s Past includes Crossed Wires in a Small Town, an original collaborative comedy about rumors on party lines; an original parody comedy tune by Joe Stoddard; and an interview with Paul Toews. Listeners can tune in to the program on the KYAC 90.1 FM website – www.kyacfm.org.
Tuesday, May 24
Mill City City Council – 6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available.
503-897-2302, ci.mill-city.or.us
Santiam Music Program – 6:30 p.m., Santiam Jr./Sr. High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City. End of the year concert featuring the Santiam Band presenting music from the movies and School of Rock, music from the ‘80s. Concert is free but donations to the program will be accepted. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Lyons City Council – 6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, May 25
Scio Budget Committee – 7 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Open to public. Second meeting 7 p.m. May 26, if needed. ci.scio.or.us
Thursday, May 26
Scio FFA Spring Banquet – 6 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main St. An evening of dinner, provided by Scio FFA Alumni & Friends, and recognition. 503-394-3276
NEXT WEEK
Saturday, May 28
Wizard of Oz Auditions – 1 – 4 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Open auditions for the newest production at The Spotlight. Actors should prepare 16 – 32 bars of musical theater songs in the style of the show. Bring sheet music or pre-recorded accompaniment with no vocals. There will be script reading as well. Non-singing parts are available. For more information, call 503-302-0936 or visit spotlightcommunitytheatre.com.
Tuesday, May 31
FIDO Pet Food Bank – Mill City and Gates Community Center Food Pantry, 10 a.m. – noon, Mill City 258 SW Cedar St., Mill City. Dog, cat, small animals, rabbit and bird food available for those needing financial assistance to keep their pets. Call 503-655-FOOD for more information and to RSVP.
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