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. Mon. – Fri. 503-769-4088

Scio Free Summer Lunch – 11 a.m. – noon, Centennial Elementary, 38875 NW First Ave., Scio. Free summer lunch for children age 1 to 18. Runs Monday – Friday through Aug. 5.

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

Mill City Free Summer Lunch – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City. Free summer lunch for children age 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. Mon – Fri. 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 15

Family Building Blocks Playgroup – 10 – 11:30 a.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Free playgroup for families with children ages 5 and under. Fun activities, light snack. RSVP: 503-769-1120, [email protected]

Saturday, July 16

Ride to Defeat ALS – 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel. Riders compete in 77-mile, Metric Century, 51-mile, 25-mile, or Family Fun 3-mile rides. Finish line festivities include entertainment, lunch, craft beer. All participants ages 11 and up are responsible for meeting $150 fundraising goal by day of event. Register at als.org/get-involved/events.

Debris Cleanup – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group propety cleanup to assist a wildfire survivor. Signup at santiamrecovery.org/volunteer. The address will be emailed after signup. 

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

Grand Re-Opening – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., The Craft Shack, 218 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Come for the reveal of the store’s new name. Browse handmade, handcrafted and upcycled merchandise made by local crafters. 503-897-4363.

Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846

Tuesday, July 19

North Santiam Watershed Council – 6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, July 20

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. Russ, 503-930-8976, stroscarevents.com

Thursday, July 21

Lyons Summer Reading Fun – 3 p.m., Lyons City Park, 449 Fifth St. Go on a Bear Hunt while dressed in camo. All programs are free and open to the public. 503-859-2366, lyons.ccrls.org

NSSD Board – 6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us

Gates City Council – 7 p.m., Gates City Hall, 101 E Sorbin St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2669

Friday, July 22

Santiam Canyon Stampede – 7 – 10 p.m. NPRA rodeo, mutton busting, Jr barrel racing, Kids Corral, live music. Tickets are adults $15.50, youth $10.50. Prices at the door are $19 adults, $13 youth. Kids 5 and under are free. Tickets and complete lineup of events at scsrodeo.com.

NEXT WEEK

Saturday, July 23

Classroom and Canning Kitchen – 9 a.m. – noon, Santiam Community Garden, 845 Fifth St., Lyons. Class will cover harvesting, storing and using culinary herbs picked fresh from the garden. Donated jars, canners and supplies are provided. Reserve a cooking spot at [email protected] or 503-859-2517.

Eagles Summer Games – noon, North Santiam Eagles Lodge, 640 SW Broadway, Mill City. Signup to play horseshoes, cornhole and shuffleboard. Prices $20 per team per event. All money collected will be paid out in prizes. Smashburgers are $8. 503-897-3100

Pulled Pork Dinner – 5 – 7 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, coffee/punch. $10 per person. 503-859-2161

Monday, July 25

Johnny Appleseed Auditions – 10 a.m., Santiam Jr./Sr. High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City. Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Johnny Appleseed. Participants need to have completed kindergarten – 12th grade. Practices will run 10 a.m. – noon and 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. July 26 – 30. Participants need to be available for all practices and performances. Performances are 6 p.m. July 29 and 1 p.m. July 30. $20 per child or $40 per family. Free lunch provided. Questions: Ms. Gillaspy, 503-507-3930.

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