Frequent Address
Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton
Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St.
Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave.
Weekly Events
Monday
Stayton Community Food Bank, 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Repeats Monday – Friday. 503-767-4088
Santiam Senior Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Seniors 50+. Daily, weekly, monthly events.
503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. Age 60+. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Bingo, 1 – 3:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Cards $.05-.10 per game. Bring non-perishable food for Stayton Food Bank, get a free card. Seniors 50+. Free. Repeats Thursdays. 503-767-2009
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton. Open meeting. Repeats Thursday, Friday.
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Anyone is welcome. JoAnn, 503-859-2502
Tuesday
English, Citizenship, GED Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Classes are free; $20 for workbook. Repeats Thursdays. Join class anytime. Mary, 503-779-7029
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Open meeting. Follow the path on right of building; use side entrance to church.
Wednesday
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Business Network, 8:15 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Location varies each week. For location, call 503-769-3464.
St. Boniface Archives and Museum, 9 a.m. – noon, 370 Main St., Sublimity. Learn about Sublimity and possibly your family history. Free. 503-508-0312
Intermediate Tai Chi, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Santiam Senior Center. Seniors 50+. Free for members. Repeats Fridays. 503-767-2009
Storytime in the Park, 10:30 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Meet behind the library for storytime and stay afterward to play at Stayton Community Center Park. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Beginner Tai Chi, 11:15 a.m. – noon, Santiam Senior Center. Seniors 50+. Free for members. Repeats Fridays. 503-767-2009
Stayton Area Rotary, noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Guests welcome.
503-508-9431, staytonarearotary.org
Cascade Country Quilters, 12:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton. 50 and older. 503-767-2009
Beginner Line Dancing, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Seniors 50+. Free for members. Repeats Fridays. 503-767-2009
Pinochle, 1 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Single deck.
Advanced Line Dancing, 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Seniors 50+. Free for members. Repeats Fridays. 503-767-2009
Stayton Farmers Market, 3 – 7 p.m., downtown Stayton. Shop for homemade and homegrown items. downtownstayton.org, rdsmarkets@gmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Open meeting. Follow path on right on building and use side entrance to church.
Thursday
Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Make quilts for local community donations and charities. Everything is provided. New members welcome.
Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization.
503-859-2627.
Friday
Pinochle, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. double deck.
North Fork Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m., North Fork Station, Highway 22, Lyons. Browse homemade and handcrafted items. Free admission. Vendors wanted; $30 per market. Email lulabirdsweets@gmail.com for an application.
Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton. Open meeting.
Aumsville Historical Society, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aumsville Historical Museum, 599 Main St. Not open holiday weekends. Ted Shepard, 503-749-2744
Revival Youth Hangout, 5 – 6:30 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 657 N Second Ave., Stayton. Youth of the area are welcome. Follow “Revival_Heartbeat” on Instagram and Tiktok. revivalheartbeat@gmail.com
Sunday
Community Lampstand, 5 -7 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Learn how the Bible inspired the works of the Founding Fathers in the creation of the United States and its founding documents. Free. Diannah, 503-881-6147
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Open meeting.
North Fork Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m., North Fork Station, Highway 22, Lyons. Browse homemade and handcrafted items. Vendors wanted; $30 per market. Email lulabirdsweets@gmail.com for an application.
Tuesday, July 1
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. Repeats July 15. staytonlionsclub.org
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Planning Building, 311 N Third Ave. Open to public.
Wednesday, July 2
Aumsville Senior Social Circle
10 a.m. – noon, Riverview Bank, 112 Main St. Join the senior community for cards, dice, conversation. Free. Sponsored by Aumsville Exchange Club. Repeats July 16.
Storytime in the Garden
10:30 a.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Special storytime at Oregon Garden Choose a free book, explore the garden. Entrance is free for CCRLS card holders. 503-873-5173
Thursday, July 3
Stayton Summer Reading
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Mo Phillips performs a party packed with dancing, singing and fun. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
July 3rd Celebration
4 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Music, food, family-friendly activities. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Adults $18. Teens 12-17 $10. Youth 5-11 $7. Children 4 and under free. Save $2 on all tickets purchased in advance at oregongarden.org/july-3rd.
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
Pancake Breakfast
8 – 11 a.m., Stayton Community Center. $10 adults. $8 for children 12 and under. Benefits Stayton High all-night drug- and alcohol-free all night party.
Fun Run/Walk
9 – 11 a.m., Stayton Community Center. 3K walk/run, 5K & 10K trail runs. $15 advance registration online. $20 day of race registration. Sponsored by Boy Scouts. staytonfunrun.com
America the Beautiful Parade
Noon, Stayton. Parade route: South from Regis Street down First Avenue, west down W Washington Street, north down N Gardener Avenue. Entry fee $20. stayton4thofjuly.com
Stayton Fourth of July
8:00 pm, Stayton High School, 757 W. Locust St. Fireworks begin at dusk (around 9:30 pm). No alcohol, smoking, vaping, weapons, personal fireworks, or pets allowed.
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks Over the Lake
5 – 11 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Beer garden, dancing, yard games and food trucks, live music, fireworks. Suggested donation $10. detroitlakefoundation.org
Aumsville Movie in the Park
Dusk, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free movie every Saturday. Today: Sherlock Gnomes. 7/12: Finding Dory. 7/19: Lilo & Stitch. 7/26: Harold and the Purple Crayon. Free. 503-749-2030
Monday, July 7
Ice Cream in the Park
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Quail Run Park, 1613 SE Eagle St., Stayton. Join for ice cream in the park, meet other community members and chat with Stayton city staff and councilors. Free. 503-769-3425
Foothills VBS
6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Live It Out vacation bible school for children ages 4 – sixth grade. $15 for first child and $5 for each additional child. No more than $25 per family. Runs through July 11, with Family Fun Night barbecue, games and music on July 11. Register at foothillsstayton.org
Tuesday, July 8
Games & Goodies
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Play and experience well-paired treats with a selection of games and goodies. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Circle of Security Parenting
6 – 7:30 p.m. Zoom. Free virtual course with Family Building Blocks. Learn to manage parents/child expectations, gain parenting confidence, practice new ways to connect with your child. Optimal for families with children 7 and under. Free activity bag. Registration required by contacting Melodie Week at
503-769-1120, mweeks@familybuildingblocks.org.
Wednesday, July 9
RDS Board Meeting
5 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton meeting. Open to public.
503-767-2317, downtownstayton.org
Thursday, July 10
Sublimity City-wide Garage Sale
All day. Times and days may vary. No permit needed. Runs through July 12. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Wheels of Change
Noon, Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Learn skills to live well, whether your goal is prevention or improving your ability to manage chronic conditions. Free. Register: CHW@santiamhospital.org, 503-769-9319
Aumsville Food Pantry
Noon – 4 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Open to people in need of food items. Repeats July 24. 503-749-2128
Marion County Fair
Noon – 10 p.m., 2330 NE 17th St., Salem. See the animals. Ride the rides. Watch a show. Eat all the eats. Gate prices: $9 adults, $5 seniors & youth 6 – 11. Kids 5 and under are free. Sunday only: all kids 12 and under are free. Repeats 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. July 11-12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. July 13. marioncountyfair.net
Lyons Summer Reading Program
3 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. Lyons Fire District visits. 503-859-2366, library@cityoflyons.org
Stayton Summer Reading
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. The Amazing Bubble Man, Louis Pearl, explores the magic of bubbles while combining comedy, science and spellbinding bubble tricks. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Santiam Heritage Foundation
6 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Board of trustees’ meeting. Open to public. 503-769-8860
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894
Friday, July 11
Community Play Group
10 – 11:30 a.m., Doris’s Place, 574 N 11th St., Aumsville. Free Community Play Group sponsored by Family Building Blocks. IRSVP: 503-769-1120, familybuildingblocks.org.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon – 5 p.m., Sublimity Fire Station, 115 NW Parker St. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.
DIY Craft Night
5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Create your own game or summer-inspired coaster. Supplies provided. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
TGI Friday Fest
5 – 9 p.m., downtown Stayton. Live music, food trucks, farmers market, free Kid Zone, sidewalk sales and specials from local shops. Presented by Revitalize Downtown Stayton.
Saturday, July 12
Beers & Gears Ride
6 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Festhalle, 500 NE Wilco Hwy. Beers and Gears is a one-day fundraising event designed for every biking enthusiast, regardless of skill level. All riders pay $50 which covers the ride, lunch and two pints. Guests are $30 and people living with ALS are free. Benefits ALS Northwest. Register at alsnorthwest.org.
Aumsville Saturday Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Fresh produce, specialty food, baked goods, flowers, gardening and more. Free admission. Repeats July 26. 503-749-2030
Saint Benedict Festival
Noon – 4 p.m., Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., Saint Benedict. Festival entry includes picnic lunch, two servings of local wine or Benedictine Brewery beer and all activities, including monastic organ recitals, live iconography demonstration, live music, lawn games and more. 21+ event. $65/person. Tickets at mountangelabbey.org.
Sunday, July 13
Brown House Tour
Noon – 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour historic Charles and Martha Brown House. $5/person. Children under 18 free. For a special reserved guided tour, call 503-769-8860.
Monday, July 14
Calvary Lutheran VBS
5:15 – 7:30 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Vacation Bible School for children ages 3-12. Register at vbscalvarystayton.rsvpify.com or by emailing Alissa McCaffrey at mccaffrey@gmail.com.
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. Agenda available.
503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Stayton Fire District Board
6 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Open to public. staytonfire.org
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org
Tuesday, July 15
LEGO Clue
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. It’s a library-sized mystery with a pint-sized twist. Can you solve the brick-based whodunnit? Free. All ages. 503-769-3313
Alzheimer’s Education
1 – 2:15 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Supporting independence, presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Free. Register: 800-272-3900
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email council@northsantiam.org.
American Legion Post #58
6 – 7:30 p.m., Weddle Funeral Service, 1777 N Third Ave., Stayton. All veterans and all branches of service are welcome. Post #58 will pay first year’s dues for all who join. 503-508-2827
Wednesday, July 16
Ice Cream in the Park
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Santiam Park, 250 N Third Ave., Stayton. Join for ice cream in the park, meet other community members and chat with Stayton city staff and councilors. Free. 503-769-3425
Thursday, July 17
Lyons Summer Reading Program
3 p.m., City Hall Park, 449 Fifth St., Lyons. West African storytelling. 503-859-2366, library@cityoflyons.org
Stayton Summer Reading
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Eric Herman performs a concert bursting with comedy, creativity, and fun songs. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Garden Concert Series
5:30 – 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 897 W Main St., Silverton. Features Reverend Shaky and the Part Time Believers. Outside food and drinks are allowed; no alcoholic beverages. Ticket price includes after-hours admission to the Garden. $10 ages 13+. $5 Garden members. Ages 12 and under free. oregongarden.org
Stayton Public Arts Commission
6 p.m., Stayton Public Works Building, 311 N Third Ave. Help plan and organize local art events. Open to public. Jennifer Siciliano, 503-769-2998
Friday, July 18
Santiam Canyon Stampede
7 p.m., Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, 11880 SE Sublimity Road. Two-day NPRA rodeo. Tickets, prices and event information at scsrodeo.com.
Saturday, July 19
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Lunch available. Free admission. 503-859-2161
Bethel Clothing Closet
9 a.m. – noon, Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St. Free. 503-749-2128
Trading Card Swap
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Stop by to swap cards with others, play a match and design a card of your own. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Joseph´s Storehouse of Hope
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846
Garden and Quilt Tour
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Stayton/Sublimity. PEO Garden and Quilt Tour includes entrance to four gardens and quilt display around Stayton and Sublimity. $10/person. Gardens are at 1550 and 1563 Eagle St., Stayton; 741 Fox St., Stayton; and 353 Pine St., Sublimity. Tickets available by calling 503-910-3279, from local PEO members or at each garden the day of the event.
Canterbury Renaissance Faire
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6569 Valley View Road, Silverton. Set in the Elizabethan Era, see history move right before your eyes. Jousting, dancing, shopping and more. Adults $29/day. Age 6 – 12 and seniors 60 and older $26/day. Age 5 and under are free. $1 off for active military. Repeats July 20, 26-27. For more information, visit canterburyfaire.com.
Idanha Mountain Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Idanha City Park, Church Street. Inaugural Idanha Mountain Festival celebrates 130th anniversary. Parade, BBQ, games, competitions and activity booths. Hosted by Idanha Development Foundation. To sign up for the parade ($5) or to be a vendor ($10), visit https://bit.ly/3HUU5u5 or “First Annual Idanha Mountain Festival” on Facebook.
Bales & Ales
5 p.m., Horses of Hope Oregon, SE 2895 Cloverdale Dr., Turner. 21+ evening complete with specialty brews, live music, food trucks, drawings, vendors, games and more. $35/person, includes five tasting tokens, four drawing tickets and a commemorative branded beer glass. All proceeds go to the construction of the organization’s new Mental and Behavioral Health Arena. Tickets at onecau.se/-bag5r1.
Alcoholics Anonymous
6 – 8:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Open meeting.
Sublimity Movies in the Park
Dusk, Church Park, 375 E Main St., Sublimity. Watch Moana 2 in the park. Bring blanket and chairs.
Monday, July 21
Red Cross Blood Drive
1 – 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Santiam Masonic Meeting
7 p.m., Santiam Lodge #25, 122 N Third Ave., Stayton. All Masons welcome. New members encouraged to drop by. “Santiam Lodge #25” on Facebook.
Tuesday, July 22
Library Comedy Show
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Join Matt Baker as he combines comedy with unusual stunts like escaping handcuffs and catching a bowling ball on his face. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
PFLAG Silverton
7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Everyone welcome. Under 18 must have parent/guardian. Christy, 541-786-1613, silvertonpflag@gmail.com
Thursday, July 24
Rummage Sale
9 – 4 p.m., St. Mary Church, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., Aumsville. Annual rummage sale fundraiser. Repeats July 25-26. Free admission.
Lyons Summer Reading Program
3 p.m., City Hall Park, 449 Fifth St., Lyons. Reptile man. Sign up for the summer reading program at the library to earn prizes. 503-859-2366, library@cityoflyons.org
Stayton Summer Reading
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. The ultimate bingo showdown. Be prepared for tricks and treats. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Ice Cream in the Park
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Stayton Community Center Park, 400 W Virginia St. Join for ice cream in the park, meet other community members and chat with Stayton city staff and councilors. Free. Open to all. 503-769-3425
Friday, July 25
Santiam Music Festival
7 – 10 p.m., Detroit City Park, 105 S Patton Road. Enjoy two nights filled with music, beer garden, food trucks, lawn games and more. Live performances by Lexi Tucker and the Western Flyers July 25 and Scotty Alexander, Rob Smith and Louisiana Surf Department. Suggested donation $10/night. All proceeds support the Detroit Lake Foundation’s community-based projects. detroitlakefoundation.org
Saturday, July 26
Brent Strohmeyer Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunrise Park, 542 NE Berry, Sublimity. Awards, music, vendors. Breakfast and lunch items available. $15 pre-registration by July 19. $20 day of show. Spectators free. Russ,
503-930-8976, stroscarevents.com
SummerFest Fun Run
9 a.m., Vault Fitness, 370 N Second Ave., Stayton. 5K/3K fun run & walk. $20 ages 13+. $10/child with adult registration. $40/immediate family. Sponsored by Santiam Hospital. Registration at staytonsublimitychamber.org.
Santiam SummerFest
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., downtown Stayton. Street vendors, food trucks, Ducky Derby, live entertainment Food, brew & live music run 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. For complete list of activities, visit staytonsublimitychamber.org.
Monday, July 28
Vigil for Peace
2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather to advocate for peace, social justice issues on all levels of society including a focus on issues of current concern. Open to all. 503-873-5307
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, July 29
Mario’s Game of Life
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Where will this themed, life-sized Game of Life take you? Free. All ages. 503-769-3313
Wednesday, July 30
Stayton Book Club
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann. Tea, talk and treats. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, July 31
Lyons Summer Reading Program
3 p.m., City Hall Park, 449 Fifth St., Lyons. Brenda’s game day. Sign up for the summer reading program at the library to earn prizes. 503-859-2366, library@cityoflyons.org
Datebook Submissions:
To get your events and fundraisers published in Our Town, send your releases – including date, time, location, activity, cost, contact information – to datebook@mtangelpub.com. Or drop them off at the Our Town office, 2340 Martin Dr., Stayton.
