WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Those in need are served regardless of the location. Mon. – Fri. 503-769-4088
Senior Meals – 11:30 a.m. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Free Covid-19/Flu/RSV Testing – 2 – 5 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Appointments required by visiting santiamhospital.org. Repeats 2 – 4:30 p.m. Sat. – Sun.
Covid-19 Vaccinations – 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Pediatric, adult Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters available. Mon – Fri. Schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus – 7 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. Jo Ann, 503-859-2502.
Yoga – 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. Repeats Wednesday. Kathy, [email protected]
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
Meals on Wheels – noon, Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway St., Mill City. $5 suggested donation. Repeats Thurs. RSVP: Vicki, 503-897-2204.
JAM Bible Club – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway. For grades K-5. Students will be escorted to church and and picked up by parents from that location. Gates Community Church of Christ, 503-897-3210
AA Meeting – 6 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22. Open discussion. All welcome.
Wednesday
Wellness Van – Santiam Medical Clinic, 280 S First Ave., Mill City. Wellness Van provides free mental health and substance abuse treatment to anyone. No county restrictions. Insurance collected but not required. By appt only. Josie, 503-650-8304
Garden Webinars – noon, Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. OSU Master Gardeners will Zoom a live one-hour garden series presented by Clackamas County Master Gardeners. Runs through spring. Call or text 503-859-2517, email seedsupper97358, or go to clackamascountymastergardeners.org for more information. Space limited to 20 persons. Free.
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, March 31
Stayton vs Pleasant Hill Softball – 11 a.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust.
Saturday, April 1
April Fool’s Day
Camp Taloali Clean Up – 8 a.m., Camp Taloali, 15934 N Santiam Hwy., Stayton. Help pick up branches, clear paths and trails, clean cabins and roofs, wash windows. Hot drinks and lunch is provided. 503-400-6547, taloali.org
Free Gardening Workshop – 9 – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Container gardening. In the garden, plant a pot with vegetables or flowers. Free supplies. Registration is required by emailing [email protected] or calling/text to 503-859-2517.
Book Drop-off – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. The Scio Friends of the Library is collecting books for its annual Lamb & Wool Fair book sale.
Scio vs Pleasant Hill Softball – 11 a.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First.
Sunday, April 2
Tree Planting Day – 10 a.m. – noon, Packsaddle Park, 34519 N Santiam Hwy., Gates. Help Marion County Environmental Services plant trees throughout Packsaddle Park along the North Santiam River to help restore the natural habitat. Sign up at https//pulse.ly/vce8dmmm7o.
Monday, April 3
Daughters of the American Revolution – 10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. OSSDAR State Regent Nancy Slagle gives an update on State Society and her Oregon Regent’s project. All welcome. Refreshments. Abigail Scott Duniway chapter serves the communities of East Marion County and Santiam Canyon. 503-689-6991
Santiam Artists Connection – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Old School Community Center, 22057 Emma St., Lyons. Artists gather to create. Artist bring own supplies, projects.All levels welcome. Free; donations to Community Art Center accepted. santiamh2a.org
Stayton vs Marist Catholic Softball – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Friends of the Scio Library – 4 p.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave. Open to all. 503-394-3342
Stayton vs Marist Catholic Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
North Santiam Sewer Authority – 6 – 8 p.m. Zoom. Regional wastewater development for the cities of Detroit, Gates, Idanha, Mill City. Direct stakeholders welcome to attend. For Zoom link, visit northsantiamsewer.net.
Tuesday, April 4
Scio vs Willamina Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First Ave.
Scio Library Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-394-3342, ci.scio.or.us
Wednesday, April 5
Auxiliary Tulip Sale – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Fundraiser for Santiam Hospital Auxiliary. $8/bunch. Repeats 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 6, 9 a.m. – noon April 7.
Caregiver Connection – 1 – 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. For Zoom invite and register, call 503-304-3432.
Stayton vs Marist Catholic Boys Tennis – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Stayton vs Yamhill-Carlton Softball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Bingo – 7 p.m., North Santiam Eagles Lodge, 640 SW Broadway St., Mill City. $250 blackout with 49 balls or less. $50 blackout for 50 to 59 balls. Discount on burgers. Taco bar will be open. Buy a $10 packet of games and eat tacos for free. $.50 off a beer while playing bingo. 503-897-3100
Thursday, April 6
Santiam vs Central Linn Softball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.
Idanha-Detroit RFPD Board – 6 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Hwy. 22, Idanha. Open to public. 503-854-3540
North Santiam Historical Society – 7 p.m., Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 132 E Sorbin St., Gates. Randy Hildebrandt speaks about “Old-time Logging in the Canyon.” Historical society’s annual membership is $15.
“Footloose” – 7:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Stayton High Theater presents “Footloose.” $5/adults, $3 students with a valid ID. Contains some mature language and themes recommended for ages 12 and older. Repeats 7:30 p.m. April 7 – 8; 2 p.m. April 8. Tickets available at www.nsantiam.k12.or.us/SHS.
Friday, April 7
Santiam vs Western Christian Softball – 1 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.
Santiam vs Monroe Baseball – 2 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City. Double-header.
Scio vs Dayton Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First Ave.
Scio vs Dayton Softball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First Ave.
Good Friday Service – 6 p.m., Idanha Church, 397 Church St. An hour of thanksgiving and prayer to acknowledge Jesus’ death on the cross. All welcome. 503-854-3698
KYAC Concert – 7 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. The Edgar Loudermilk Band performs. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets are available at kyacfm.org.
COMING SOON
Saturday, April 13
KYAC Concert Series – 7 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. The BBQ Boys performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person. Tickets available at the door or through kyacfm.org.
Flea Market – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch available. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161
Saturday, April 22
KinderFest – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Connect with and learn about local resources and register your kindergartener for all schools in Santiam Canyon/East Marion County. Hearing and vision screenings. Children’s activities. Drawings, giveaways. parentinghub.org
Saturday, May 6
Santiam Scholarship Banquet and Auction – 4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. $50/person. Tickets at santiamscholarship.square.site or over the phone at 503-897-2321.
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