WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088
Group Fitness – 10:30 – 11:10 a.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. No registration necessary. Repeats Thursday & Friday, [email protected], 503-897-4176
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 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. All are welcome. JoAnn, 503-859-2502
Tuesday
Storytime – 9:30 a.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave. Ages 0-5. 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
Mill City Library Open – 10 – 11:50 a.m., 236 SW Broadway St. Also open 1 – 6 p.m.
Meals on Wheels – noon, Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway St., Mill City. $5 suggested donation. Repeats Thursdays. 503-897-2204.
Beading Class – 3 p.m., SOCC, 280 N Santiam Blvd., Mill City. New project every week. Free. 503-332-5676
AA Meeting – 6 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22. All welcome.
Griefshare – 6:30 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Free class open to all who need support because of the loss of a loved one. 503-769-2731, griefshare.org
English, Citizenship, GED Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Classes free; $20 for workbook. Also Thursday. Mary, 503-779-7029
Wednesday
Dominos – 1:30 p.m., Scio Senior Center, 38957 NW First Ave. 503-394-3342, ci.scio.or.us
Jefferson Food Pantry – 3 – 6 p.m., 310 N Second St. Serves Scio, Crabtree. No ID necessary. 503-779-9807
Awana – 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Games, music, Scripture, bible lessons, more. Ages 3-12. 503-859-2627
Alcoholic Anonymous – 7 p.m., Gates Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. Open discussion group.
Thursday
North Santiam Gleaners – 10 – 11:30 a.m., IOOF Hall, 38952 Hwy. 226, Scio. New applicants should arrive by 9 a.m. Drawing is at 9:30 a.m. Diane, 503-859-2517. Ann, 503-769-4493
Canyon Gleaners – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. Go around back to the loading dock for help.
Bingo for a Cause – 4 p.m., H&B’s Mini Market, 100 S Detroit Ave., Detroit. Prizes, food, drink. All proceeds benefit the Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District.
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.
Idanha and Detroit Community Food Pantry – 9 a.m. – noon., 397 Church St., Idanha. 503-854-3030
Free Shower Day – 10 a.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Free showers for individuals. Transportation to Salem. All shower items provided. Call 971-332-5676 or signup at SOCC.
Pinochle – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Members are free. $1 donation for nonmembers. [email protected], 503-897-4176
Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. 971-332-5676
Sunday
Oaks Canyon Youth – 6 – 8 p.m., Mehama Community Center, 22057 SE Emma St., Lyons. For youth age 10-18. Text “OAKSCYG” to 503-509-8671 for more information. oaksofglory.com/youth
THIS WEEK
Friday, Oct. 25
Grange Haunted House – 6 – 9 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Annual Grange Haunted House. Appropriate for all ages. $5/person. Repeats 6 – 9 p.m. Oct. 25-31. 503-859-2161
Saturday, Oct. 26
Detroit Community Park Working Group – 10 a.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Parks specialist, Justin, will collect thoughts about the park and discuss ideas. All are welcome. After the park, a slide show at City Hall will wrap up the event.
Pumpkin Painting – noon – 2 p.m., North Santiam Eagles, 640 S Broadway, Mill City. Bring family for pumpkin painting. RSVP: 503-897-3100
Tombstone Talks – Noon – 4 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Hear the stories of how those honored influenced Sublimity and the surrounding areas. This year’s features Ralph and Marcy Walk-ins welcome or sign up for a time-slot at saintboniface.net. $5/person for tours. Event also includes chicken noodle dinner, wagon rides, country store and drawings. 503-769-5664
Fiber Group – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 First Ave., Mill City. Welcome to spinners, crocheters, knitters, embroidery and felters. Free yarn available for charity projects. All welcome; an adult must accompany children under 16. Free. Sue, 971-341-7566 (text) or Facebook.com/groups/cscmillcity
Monday, Oct. 28
Ladies Pinochle – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Members are free. $1 donation for nonmembers. [email protected], 503-897-4176
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Medicare Rodeo – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Anthony Hall, 11758 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Community resources including home health, hospice, assisted living. Senior advisors. Advisors from various Medicare Advantage plans. Flu vaccine clinic. Presentation from multiple community partners. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Free. Sponsored by Santiam Hospital and Clinics. santiamhospital.org
Stayton vs North Marion Boys Soccer – 6 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Halloween
Trunk or Treat – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., The Get-A-Way, 218 NW Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Bring the kids for Halloween goodies. 503-897-6022
Truck or Treat – 4 – 6 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Bring the kiddos for Halloween goodies. Sponsored by Mari-Linn PTA and Lyons Fire District. Contact [email protected] to sign up to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy.
Chili Fundraiser – 4 – 8 p.m.,IOOF Hall, 38952 Highway 226, Scio. Fundraiser for Scio’s class of 2025 all night party. Chili, hot dogs, drinks. Purchase tickets for a chance to win a homemade craft. Tickets are $2 each or $5 for three.
Kids Halloween Party – 5 – 7 p.m., Detroit Civic Center, 345 W Santiam Ave. Costume contest, trunk or treat, games, prizes, drawings, sweet treats. Free. Sponsored by Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District.
Trunk or Treat – 5 – 7:30 p.m., Scio Christian Church, 38955 NW Second Ave. 503-394-2810
Trunk or Treat – 6 – 7:30 p.m., Mill City Christian Church, 400 SW Kingwood Ave. Candy, games, kettle corn, hot coffee and cocoa. Free. All ages. 503-897-2716, millcitycc.com
Harvest Carnival – 6 – 7:30 p.m., Scio Baptist Church, 38969 NW Third St. Games, candy, bingo, free hot
food and drinks. All ages welcome. 503-394-3375
Friday, Nov. 1
Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Handmade crafts and goods. Proceeds benefit charities, community needs and mission work. Lunch is served 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission. Repeats Nov. 2 & 9. staytonumc.org
Holiday Barn Bazaar – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chic and the Cow, 38580 Gilkey Road, Scio. Christmas decor and one-of-a-kind gift items, espresso, homemade treats, local honey. Cash only. Free admission. Repeats 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 2.
Holiday Marketplace – 5 – 8 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th St., Salem. Live music, vendors, door prizes, drawings, Santa, food and drink samples, and more. Free general admission. VIP three-day admission, includes front-of-line admission, early entrance, priority lines/seating, $5. Parking $5 per vehicle. Repeats 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nov. 2 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 3. Free and general admission tickets at marketplacefest.com.
NEXT WEEK
Saturday, Nov. 2
Lourdes Bingo Night – 4 – 7 p.m., Lourdes Public Charter School, 39059 Jordan Road, Scio. Games, prizes, snacks, silent auction. $5/adults. $3/children. First two bingo cards included with admission. 503-394-3340, lourdes.k12.or.us
Czech Dinner Fundraiser – 6 p.m., ZCBJ Hall, 38704 N Main St., Scio. Tabor Czech Food of Portland creates a Czech dinner to raise money to reroof the ZCBJ Hall. Tickets are $45 each, and reservations can be made by calling 541-223.2343. Doors open at 5 p.m. More information at zhall.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Free Urgent Dental Clinic – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Tooth extractions, cavity fillings, dental x-rays, dental exams, treatment of infection. Call 971-332-5676 for appointment.
Free Health Screening – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., SOCC, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose and body composition. No food or drink (except water) for at least nine hours prior. Register at salemhealth.org/CHEC or 503-814-2432.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Wild Wellness – 7 p.m., Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 132 E Sorbin St., Gates. Autumn Kuenzi shares her personal journey, what inspired Wild Wellness and her vision for expanding her mission of helping people navigate mental health challenges through the healing power of nature. She will highlight local trails and discuss the impact of the fires. Open to public. Sponsored by North Santiam Historical Society.
