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
Santiam Canyon Tool Library – 9 a.m. – noon p.m., 40070 Gates School Road, Gates. Tools available for the service area of Marion Forks to Mehama and north to North Fork Road. Free membership at santiamcanyontoollibrary.myturn.com. Repeats 11 – 5.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. – noon Sun.
Covid-19 Testing – 2 – 6 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Appointments required: santiamhospital.org/coronavirus. Repeats 2 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Covid-19 Vaccinations – 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Pediatric vaccines, boosters for children ages 5 – 11. Moderna vaccine available for pediatric patients who 6 months – 5. Adult vaccines, boosters. Mon – Fri. Schedule appointment at santiamhospital.org.
Community Yoga – 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. All levels. Repeats Wednesday. Kathy, [email protected]
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus – 7 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. Jo Ann, 503-859-2502.
Tuesday
Storytime – 9:30 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 Wednesday – Saturday. 503-971-5676
Dominoes – 1:30 p.m., Scio Senior Center, 38957 NW First Ave.
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 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., IOOF Hall, 38952 Highway 226, Scio. 503-394-2147
Point Man Ministries – 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627
English, GED, Citizenship Classes – 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. No cost for class. Workbook is $20. Runs through June. Mary, 503-779-7029.
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
Canasta – 1:30 p.m., Scio Senior Center, 38957 NW First Ave.
Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. 971-332-5676
THIS WEEK
Friday, Nov. 18
Free Playgroup – 10 – 11:30 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NW Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Free playgroup for families with children age 5 and younger. Activities, snack. RSVP to [email protected] or 503-769-1120.
Holiday Barn Bazaar – 1 – 6 p.m., 38580 Gilkey Road, Scio. Shop for everything Christmas including home decor, gifts, accessories, cards, homemade candy, baked goods, upcycled furniture. Free admission. Hosted by ChicandtheCow. Repeats 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 19.
Scio Holiday Market – 3 – 7 p.m., ZCBJ Hall, 28704 N Main St., Scio, and IOOF Hall, 38952 Highway 226, Scio. Vendors, live music, food, gift wrapping. Bring three non-perishable food items for a free drawing ticket. Repeats 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 19 with Santa visiting 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
503-362-6159
Scio Powder Puff Football – 7 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main St. Come support Scio High girls as the freshman take on the sophomores and the juniors take on the seniors. Admission is the donation of canned goods.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Bake & Craft Sale – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 38810 NW Cherry St., Scio. Shop for pies, baked goods and holiday crafts. Open to all.
Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846
Firefighters Bingo Benefit – 5 p.m. – midnight, Mill City Fire Hall, 400 S First Ave. The 78th annual Mill City volunteer firefighters benefit bingo night. Cards are $.25/card, with prizes of turkey and ham. The International Club hosts kids’ games from 5 to 9 p.m. Hourly drawings begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $1. 503-897-2390
KYAC Concert Series – 7 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Terry Robb performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person. Tickets available at the door or through kyacfm.org. Proceeds benefit the ongoing programs and community outreach of KYAC.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Virtual Playgroup – 2 – 2:30 p.m. Zoom. Virtual playgroup for families with children age 5 and younger. Songs, stories. RSVP to [email protected] or 503-769-1120.
Dementia Care Conversations – 3 – 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. The focus is to provide dementia care information, training and resources to family caregivers. Offered by Family Caregiver Support Program at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. To request a referral to the group, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-304-3420.
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
Lyons City Council – 6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available.
503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Free Community Dinner – 4:30 – 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. The Covered Bridge Cafe serves up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with dessert from Lovin’ Oven. Come by and wish Miss Nova a happy first birthday. While supplies last. To-go meals offered. Free. Volunteers and donations are welcome. 503-767-3945
Thursday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, Nov. 25
Native American Heritage Day
Silverton Christmas Market – 5 – 9 p.m., Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W Main St., Silverton. Explore the authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa, enjoy live music, cozy up to a wood-burning fire pit. Take a ride down the snowless tubing hill. Biergarten presented by Western Beverage. No tickets available at the door. All admission and snowless tubing tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket sales end at 3 p.m. daily. Vendors are cashless; bring a debit or credit card for purchases. Tickets available at silvertonchristmasmarket.com. Runs through Jan. 1. Closed Dec. 24-25.
Spotlight Community Theatre – 7 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. “Sherlock Holmes & The Night Before Christmas” – a staged radio show. Celebrate Winterfest with Christmas songs and a live radio show. Tickets are $10, and are available at spotlightct.com or at the door. Repeats 7 p.m. Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27.
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, Nov. 29
FIDO Pet Food Bank – 10 a.m. – noon, Mill City and Gates Community Center Food Pantry, 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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