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 and 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
Friday, Nov. 8
Mill City Planning Commission – 8:30 a.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public.
503-897-2302, ci.mill-city.or.us
Country Church Mouse Holiday Market – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Turner Tabernacle, 5605 SE Jubilee Dr., Turner. Handcrafts, locally produced holiday gifts. Local food trucks, and coffee and treats at the Country Mouse Coffee Shoppe. Free parking, admission. Repeats 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Hosted by Oregon Christian Camp & Event Center and Northwest Christian Network. nwchristiannetwork.com
Saturday, Nov. 9
Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Handmade crafts and goods. Lunch is served 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission. staytonumc.org
Holiday Open House – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Marketplace at the Grove, 351 N Third Ave., Stayton. Holiday decor, antiques, plants, repurposed furniture, women’s apparel, jewelry, baby clothing, toys, gifts and more. Refreshments, light snacks. Repeats noon – 4 p.m. Nov. 10. 503-767-4438
Holiday Fair & Chili Cook-off – Noon – 5 p.m., Detroit Community Center, 360 Santiam Ave., Detroit. Free to attend. Reserve a space ($10) at the fair or sign up for the Chili Cook-off ($10) at detroitlakefoundation.org/events.
Peter Pan Auditions – 1 – 3 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Auditions for Peter Pan the Musical. Open to all. Show runs mid-December. 503-302-0936, spotlightct.com
Harvest Dinner & Auction – 5 p.m., Centennial Elementary, 38875 NW First Ave., Scio. Scio FFA Alumni & Friends dinner auction. Appetizers, dinner, silent and oral auctions, drawings. $25/person. Tickets available at the door.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Honor Flight Night – 1 – 5 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Live music, food truck, drawings, special guests, information about Honor Flight, how veterans can go on their honor flight. Benefit for South Willamette Valley Honor Flight. 503-881-0945
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Eagles Veterans Celebration – 8 a.m., North Santiam Eagles Lodge, 640 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Veterans offered free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Non-veterans $10. Change of Flag ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by a salute and toast at 4:45 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, free for veterans, runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. Non-veterans $10. Veterans salute slideshow 8 to closing. Eagles membership is not required to attend. 503-897-3100
Veterans Day Ceremony – 11 a.m., Oregon Capitol State Park, 155 NE Waverly St., Salem. Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs honors all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Event features remarks by dignitaries and special guests, a color guard, singing of national anthem, wreath laying and playing of “Taps.” Open to public. Uncovered seating provided. Accessible pathways, seating areas for those needing accommodations provided. 800-692-9666, oregon.gov/odva
Red Cross Blood Drive – 1 – 6 p.m., Scio Baptist Church, 38969 NW Third St. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.
Ladies Pinochle – 1 – 4 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. Members free. Non-members $1 donation. [email protected], 503-897-4176
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Ancestry Detectives – 10 a.m. – noon, Silver Falls Library. “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” Ethical and legal considerations when posting or writing. All welcome. Membership: Kathy Valdez, 503-508-4251. ancestrydetectives.org
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. Register at bit.ly/49dcow9. [email protected]
Mill City City Council – 6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. 503-897-2302,
Detroit City Council – 6:30 p.m., Detroit Community Center, 345 W Santiam Ave. Open to public. Also streamed on YouTube. 503-845-3496
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Aging & Caregiving Expert – 1 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Kari Berit, author of The Unexpected Caregiver, discusses valuable insights and practical tools to navigate emotional journey of caring for a loved one with confidence. Reserve a free ticket: 503-814-1990.
Canyon Garden Club – 1 – 3 p.m., Santiam Community Garden, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. First meeting is free, then dues are $20/year. If you need a ride, call Cheryl at 503-767-2248 or Rosemary at 503-769-2571.
Santiam Canyon School Board – 5:30 p.m., Santiam Elementary, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2321
November Foundation Forum – 6 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. A panel of experts discuss the cutting-edge CORI joint replacement technology and innovative pain management options that are transforming orthopedic care. Free. Register at shc.foundation.
Mill City Lions Club – 7 p.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. New members welcome.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Bingo for a Cause – 6 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Help support Santiam Canyon Tool Library with free Bingo for donations. Prizes. 503-767-2337
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 NAMI. Visit tinyurl.com/yalgbtqgroup to register.
Friday, Nov. 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.
