WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088
Group Fitness – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Non-members welcome. Also Friday Jim, 541-409-3096
Senior Meals – 11:30 a.m. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus – 7 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. All singers welcome. Jo Ann Hebing, 503-859-2502
Tuesday
Storytime – 9:30 a.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave. Children through age 5. 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
Walking Group – 10:30 – 11 a.m., SOCC, 280 N Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Exercise, meet friends. Coffee, snacks. Repeats Sat. 503-332-5676
Meals on Wheels – noon, Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway St., Mill City. $5 suggested donation. Repeats Thurs. Vicki, 503-897-2204
J.A.M Time – 3:20 – 4:30 p.m., Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway. Children sing, hear bible stories, skits. To attend, contact Santiam Elementary, 503-897-2368.
Youth Chess Club – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Chess Club for youth ages 10+. Learn to play. Jenny, 503-510-9585
AA Meeting – 6 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22. All welcome.
Wednesday
Wellness Van – 11758 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Free mental health, substance abuse screenings. Appt: 503-769-2175 ext. 8414
Jefferson Food Pantry – 3 – 6 p.m., 310 N Second St., Jefferson. Serves communities of Scio and Crabtree. No ID necessary. 503-779-9807
Awana Club – 6 – 7:45 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Grades 3 – 5. Free. 503-897-2716
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
Friday
Cars & Coffee – 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.
Idanha and Detroit Community Food Pantry – 9 a.m. – noon., 397 Church St., Idanha. 503-854-3030
Pinochle – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. 50 and older. Non-members welcome. [email protected], 541-409-3096
Oaks Canyon Youth – 5 – 7:45 p.m., Old School Community & Youth Center, 22057 SE Emma St., Lyons. Worship, games, quizzing, fellowship. Free dinner. oaksofglory.com/youth
Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. 971-332-5676
THIS WEEK
Friday, March 8
Mill City Planning Commission – 8:30 a.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2302
Saturday, March 9
Pancake Breakfast – 8 – 11 a.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Fundraiser breakfast for the Mari-Linn Eighth-Grade Promotion After Party.
Grow Your Own Food – 10 a.m. – noon, Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Learn about planning and growing food in a raised bed. Garden space, seeds and tools provided. Free. For details or pre-register, call or text 503-859-2517 or email [email protected].
Easy Make-up After 50 – 10 a.m. – noon, Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Led by a skilled host, this event is meant to foster joy and self-confidence. Registration is required by March 7. Send contact information to [email protected] or call 503-897-4176.
Beginning Genealogy Class – 10 a.m. – noon, Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Six weeks of classes. Cost is $30, due at first class. For details, contact Susan at [email protected].
Silver Falls Owl Prowl – 5 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls State Park, 20024 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. Indoor presentation, “All About Owls” and an owl pellet dissection activity. After sunset, embark on a half-mile round trip hike to call for owls. May not be suitable for children under 5. Free; registration and $5 parking permit required. Reservations required by visiting stateparks.oregon.gov and searching “Silver Falls State Park.”
Sunday, March 10
Daylight Saving Time – Remember to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour.
Chili Cook-Off & Dessert Bake-Off – 5 p.m., Mill City Christian Church, 1097 SW Fourth Ave., Mill City. Bring your best chili recipe or most delectable dessert creation and put it up against others to be crowned champion. Enjoy hot, baked potatoes. Arrive with entries no later than 4:30 p.m., with judging beginning at 5 p.m. 503-897-2716, millcitycc.com.
Monday, March 11
Women’s Pinochle – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Members and non-members welcome. [email protected], 541-409-3096
Stayton vs Silverton Girls Tennis – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Scio vs Harrisburg/Monroe Softball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main.
Scio City Council – 6 p.m., Scio City Hall, 38957 NW First Ave. Open to public. 503-394-3342, ci.scio.or.us
Living Well With Pain – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Every Monday, sessions will explore several pain coping practices that have the potential to help one better enjoy life despite a history of chronic pain. Donations accepted. Open to all adults. [email protected], 541-409-3096
Lyons Fire District Board – 7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org
Tuesday, March 12
Ancestry Detectives – 10 a.m. – noon, Silver Falls Library. David L. Bruey will present “How I Did This!,” namely writing an acclaimed genealogical history titled The Ancestry of Amelia Marilla Morley: The Morleys Reach Ohio. Open to all. [email protected]
Wheels of Change – Noon – 1 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Monthly education series on lifestyle modifications for common health. Topics include nutrition, diabetes, depression, anxiety and stress, pain management. Light snacks provided. Register at bit.ly/49dcow9. [email protected]
Scio vs Salem Academy Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main.
Scio vs Blanchet Catholic Softball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main.
Stayton vs Gladstone Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
OSU Extension Small Farms – 6 – 7 p.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave., Scio. A short presentation on what OSU Extension Small Farms program is doing in Linn County and resources that it has that can help small farms. Followed by time to ask questions. Free.
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
Detroit City Council – 6:30 p.m., Detroit Community Center, 345 W Santiam Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. Also streamed on YouTube. 503-845-3496, detroitoregon.us
Wednesday, March 13
Stayton vs Valley Catholic Tennis – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust.
Stayton vs Valley Catholic Softball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Santiam Canyon School Board – 5:30 p.m., Santiam Elementary, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2321, santiam.k12.or.us
Mill City Fourth of July Committee – 7 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Help plan the annual Fourth of July celebration. Open to public. 503-897-2302
Thursday, March 14
Stayton vs Blanchet Catholic Girls Tennis – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Santiam vs Salem Academy Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.
Santiam vs Scio Softball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.
Bingo for a Cause – 6 – 8 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Play bingo and raise funds for Santiam Service Integration Team’s SI Neighbor to Neighbor Fund. Open to all. 503-767-2337
Playing Card Bingo – 6 – 8 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. $2.50 for six bingo rounds. Drawing tickets for $1. Members and non-members welcome. [email protected], 541-409-3096
Lyons Library Board – 7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. 503-859-2366
LGBTQ+ Peer Support – 7 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom. Peer-led mental health young adult support group for LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals ages 18-30. Free on a drop-in basis. Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness. Visit tinyurl.com/yalgbtqgroup to register. Repeats March 28.
Friday, March 15
Community Play Group – 10 – 11:30 a.m., Santiam Chapel Assembly of God, 440 Fifth St., Lyons. Free Community Play Group sponsored by Family Building Blocks. Includes complimentary snacks. RSVP: 503-769-1120, familybuildingblocks.org.
Squishtivities – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Canyon Early Learning Center, 233 SW Third Ave., Mill City. Parents and children create, play, learn with sensory play, exploration and crafts. Parents must attend with children of any age. Free. Sponsored by Strengthening Rural Families and Santiam Canyon School District. Ruralfamilies.org
Social Potluck – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Membership to the center is required; signups welcome at the door. Register for potluck by March 11 by contacting [email protected], 541-409-3096
Santiam vs Jefferson Softball – 4 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.
Scio vs Clatskanie Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main St.
Stayton vs Yamhill-Carlton Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
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