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. 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. Repeats Fri. 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 Elem., 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 H., 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 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 and 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

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.

Stayton vs Yamhill-Carlton Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.

Saturday, March 16

Flea Market – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch available to go and limited seating. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161

Garden and Food Questions Answered – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Linn County OSU Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers will answer your individual questions about garding and food. Research-based videos and publications are available for free. Drop in for baked goods, beverages and information. Free. Diane, 503-859-2517, [email protected]

Linn County Flea Market – 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 E Knox Butte Road, Albany. Admission is $2. Early bird registration, 8 – 9 a.m., is $6. Linncountyfleamarket.com

Prom Dress Giveaway – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Scio High, 28880 N Main St. Open to students in all surrounding communities. 

Scio Historical Society – 1 p.m., Scio Fire Station, 38975 SW Sixth Ave. Scio Historical Society’s annual meeting. All are welcome. 503-394-2199, [email protected]

KYAC Concert Series – 7 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. The Severin Sisters perform. Beer and wine served. Advance general admission is $20; at door $25. Tickets available kyacfm.org.

Sunday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 18

Santiam vs Siletz Valley Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.

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 Neighborhood Watch – 7 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167,
cityoflyons.org

Tuesday, March 19

Alzheimer’s Seminar – 1 – 2 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Learn about understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Free. Register at alz.org/crf or 800-272-3900.

Stayton vs Lebanon Softball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.

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

Wednesday, March 20

Dementia Care Conversations – 1 – 2 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 register, contact group facilitator Julie Mendez at 503-304-3432 or [email protected].

Stayton vs Woodburn, South Albany Boys Tennis – 4 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.

Scio vs Horizon Christian Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38880 N Main.

Santiam vs Lowell Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.

Santiam vs Lowell Softball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.

Stayton vs Estacada Softball – 4:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.

Christian Country Concert – 7 p.m., Gates Community Church of Christ, 1935 25th St. Christian country artist Luke Yates performs. Free admission. gospelroadonline.com

Thursday, March 21

NSSD Board – 6 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. 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

Friends of Hearts to Arts – 7 p.m., Stewart Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. Help provide support for the fine and performing arts in the Santiam Canyon. Contact [email protected].

NEXT WEEK

Saturday, March 23

Pancake Breakfast – 8 – 10 a.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Breakfast of eggs, ham, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, coffee, juice. $6/person. 503-859-2161

Budget Cooking for One or Two – 10 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Basic cooking skills and meal planning with low-cost pantry foods are practiced. For details or to pre-register, call or text 503-859-2517 or email [email protected].

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

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