Serving the communities of Mill City, Scio, Lyons, Mehama, Gates, Detroit, and Idanha

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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

Lyons Free Summer Lunch – 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Free lunch for children age 1 to 18. Runs Monday – Friday.

Mill City Free Summer Lunch – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City. Free lunch for ages 1 to 18. Runs Monday – Thursday. Free. 

Free Covid-19 Testing – 2 – 6 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. No physician’s order required. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Appointments are required by visiting santiamhospital.org/coronavirus. Repeats 2 – 4:30 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 and boosters. Moderna vaccine for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years old. Free. Monday – Friday. Drop in or schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.

Community Yoga – 7 p.m., St. Patrick Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. All levels. Repeats Wed. Kathy, [email protected]

Santiam Canyon Community Chorus – 7 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. Vaccinations required. Jo Ann, 503-859-2502.

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. 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 Wed. – Sat. 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. 503-854-3030

Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. 971-332-5676

Saturday

Scio Saturday Market – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Scio Lamb & Wool Fairgrounds, 38764 N Ash St. Local fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, food trucks, prepared food, plants. For more information, visit Scio Saturday Market on Facebook.

THIS WEEK

Friday, July 1

Brews, Band & BBQ – 3 – 11 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Fundraiser for Fireworks over the Lake. Suggested donation of $10 per person. Band, live auction at 5 p.m. detroitlakeoregon.org/events.

Saturday, July 2

Idanha-Detroit Fire Department Pancake Feed – 8 – 11 a.m., Detroit Civic Center, 345 W Santiam Ave. Fundraiser for Fireworks over the Lake. $5 suggested donations per plate. Donations benefit the fire department. Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar at 10 a.m. detroitlakeoregon.org/events.

Golf Cart Parade – 3 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Children, animals, bikes and golf carts parade through Detroit. Suggested entry fee is $20. Lineup begins at 2 p.m. detroitlakeoregon.org/events.

Community Kickball Tournament – 4 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Get ready to play some kickball. Sponsored by Lodge at Detroit Lake. detroitlakeoregon.org/events.

Live Band – 6 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Beer garden and food. Vendors open. detroitlakeoregon.org/events.

Fireworks over the Lake – dusk, Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Sponsored by Davidson’s Masonry & Siegmund Excavation & Construction/

Sunday, July 3

Mill City Fourth of July Celebration – Noon – 10 p.m., Kimmel Park. Vendors, food, Evolution of Saw exhibition. Beer garden and live music featuring ACT 2 Duo and The Canyon All-Stars opens at 3 p.m. Free admission. See @MillCity4thofJulyCelebration of Facebook for more information.

Monday, July 4

Independence Day

Lions Club Breakfast – 7 – 11 a.m., Santiam Jr/Sr High Commons, 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice. $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Free for those 2 and younger. See @MillCity4thofJulyCelebration of Facebook for more information.

Rick Posekany Memorial Fun Run – 9 a.m. 5K and 10K runs. $20 age 17 and younger. $25 age 18 and older. Registration at 8 a.m. Race begins corner of SE Fourth and SE Fairview Street. See @MillCity4thofJulyCelebration of Facebook for entry form.

Mill City Fourth of July Celebration – 9 a.m. – dusk, Kimmel Park. Vendors, food, Evolution of Saw exhibition. Beer garden opens at noon. Live music with Sean Paul and CottonFoot begins at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. See @MillCity4thofJulyCelebration of Facebook for more information.

Fourth of July Parade – noon, Mill City. Parade starts at Kimmel Park and heads west along SE Fairview, right on S First Avenue, left on SW Broadway and ends at the intersection of Lyons-Mill City Drive and SW 11th Avenue. Please do not park along the parade route. See @MillCity4thofJulyCelebration of Facebook for more information.

Tuesday, July 5

Scio Library Advisory Board – 5:30 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-394-3342

Detroit City Council – 6:30 p.m., Detroit City Hall, 345 W Santiam Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. Zoom information: 503-845-3496, detroitoregon.us

Wednesday, July 6

Stro’s Cruise-In – 5 – 8 p.m., A&W, 1215 W Washington St., Stayton. Classic cars, music, food, prizes. Repeats June 19. Fundraiser for the Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Scholarship. Repeats July 20. Russ, 503-930-8976, stroscarevents.com

Thursday, July 7

Lyons Summer Reading Fun – 3 p.m., Lyons City Park, 449 Fifth St. Get ready for camping drafts while dressed in backward clothing. All programs are free and open to the public. 503-859-2366, lyons.ccrls.org

Idanha-Detroit RFPD Board – 6 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22, Idanha. Open to public. 503-854-3540

North Santiam Historical Society – 7 p.m., Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St. Open to public. Frances, 503-897-2816

Friday, July 8

Mill City Planning Commission – 8:30 a.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-3499, ci.mill-city.or.us

Marion County Fair – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th Ave., Salem. Three days of family fun, rides, concerts and more. For complete list of events and pricing, visit marioncountyfair.net. Repeats 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. July 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. July 10.

NEXT WEEK

Saturday, July 9

Hart Strong Poker Run – 7:30 a.m., Hart Family Property, 9467 SE Stayton Road, Aumsville. You don’t need to know how to play poker or ride a motorcycle to participate. All shapes and sizes of vehicles are welcome. Buy-in packages range from $25 to $75. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Register at hartstrong.org.

Mill City Litter Pickup Day – 9 – 11 a.m., Mill City Fire Station, 440 S First Ave. Volunteer to help cleanup the roadsides and parks. Joanne Olson, [email protected]

Property Cleanup – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group propety cleanup and garden prep to assist a wildfire survivor. Signup at santiamrecovery.org/volunteer.

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