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. 503-769-4088
Santiam Senior Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wed., Fri. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Free COVID-19 Testing, noon – 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. No physician’s order required. Pre-register at labdash.net. Repeats Saturdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 503-769-3230
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, 2 – 5 p.m. Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Adult and children age 5 and older vaccines available. Free. Drop in or schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.
Bingo, 1 – 3:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Regular games $.05 a card. Blackout $.10 a card. 50 and older. Repeats Thursdays. 503-767-2009
Community Yoga, 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. All levels. Repeats Wed. Kathy, [email protected]
Tuesday
Senior Gardening with Diane Hyde, 10:30 a.m., 50 and older. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Storytime, 11:05 a.m., Stayton Public Library. For children and family members of all ages. Takes place outside. No registration required. Rain or shine. 503-769-3313
ESL, GED, Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Workbook is $20. Runs through June. Repeats Thursdays. Mary, 503-779-7029.
Wednesday
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Business Network, 8:30 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Location varies. 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
Tai Chi for Intermediates, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Santiam Senior Center. 50 and older. Repeats Friday. 503-767-2009
Tai Chi for Beginners, 11:15 a.m. – noon, Santiam Senior Center. 50 and older. Repeats Friday. 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. 50 and older. 503-767-2009
Beginner Line Dancing Class, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 50 and older. 503-767-2009
Advanced Line Dancing Class, 2 – 3 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. 50 and older. 503-767-2009
Thursday
Mama´s Community Market, 1 – 6 p.m., Aumsville Pentecostal Church, 10153 Mill Creek Road. Food Pantry. 971-710-5665
Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627
Griefshare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Grief support group open to anyone navigating through grief. Sign up for the free service through griefshare.org or contact Christy Anspach at 406-431-8256. Runs through May 5.
Friday
Cars & Coffee, 9 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast and a cruise on country roads. Park on Marion Street.
Notices
Stayton Video Contest
The City of Stayton Parks and Recreation Board invites community members to enter the Stayton Parks Video Contest. Show people the features that Pioneer Park and Riverfront Park have to offer. Video should feature Pioneer Park or Riverfront Park. Prizes for first, second and third place. Winners will have their video shared on the Parks webpage. Submissions are due by June 15. To obtain contest information and register, contact the Public Works Department at [email protected].
Diaper Drive
The 13th annual Les Schwab Diaper Drive runs through April. All sizes needed but sizes 4 – 7 including pull-ups and wipes are urgently needed. Diapers can be dropped off at any Salem, Dallas, Independence, Sublimity and Woodburn Les Schwab locations. Benefits Family Building Blocks.
Friday, April 1
April Fool’s Day
Marion SWCD First Friday
10 a.m. Zoom. Invasive plant species ID with Jenny Meisel, MSWCD native and invasive plant specialist. Target audience is Marion County residents who would like to learn how to identify invasive plant species on their property to better manage their land. Register at marionswcd.net. 503-391-9927
Saturday, April 2
Ramadan Begins
Molly Mo’s Spring Garden Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 440 NE Cherry St., Sublimity. Hand-selected collection of vintage goods for home, garden. Cash, cards accepted. Diane, 503-510-0820
Red Whites and Brews
5 – 9 p.m., Santiam Golf Club, 8724 SE Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Join the Stayton Area Rotary for wine, craft beer and cider tasting. Appetizers, dinner, drawings, silent and oral auctions. Tickets $50, at https://stayton-area-rotary-foundation.square.site.
Sunday, April 3
Shaw Knights of Columbus Breakfast
7:30 – 10 a.m., St. Mary Parish Hall, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., Shaw. Homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, coffee, juice. $8 adults, $3 children 12 and under. 503-362-6159
Monday, April 4
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Open to public. Livestream link at staytonoregon.gov. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, April 5
Cascade Volleyball Camp
3:30 – 5 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Cascade Cougar volleyball team hosts a clinic for grades 4 – 6. Cost is $25, due the first day of camp. To register, email Coach Williams, [email protected], with first and last name of camper, grade, parents’ names, contact number, email address and shirt size. Repeats April 6.
Stayton Parks & Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-2919
Wednesday, April 6
Chamber Business Network
8:30 a.m., Stayton Chiropractic, 1250 N First Ave. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. 503-769-3464
Thursday, April 7
Storytime in the Garden
10:30 a.m., Stayton Community Garden. Storytime with free books. Children can help plant something in the garden afterwards. No registration required. Stayton Community Garden is on North Evergreen Avenue, south of the Salem Ditch. 503-769-3313
Friday, April 8
Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Aumsville Spring Cleanup
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Non-compostable items allowed in the dumpster in the Public Works parking lot, 595 Main St. No household garbage, tires, appliances, rocks or concrete. Compositible yard debris can be taken to Recology Organics, 8712 Aumsville Hwy. A valid driver’s license with an Aumsville city limits address is required. Repeats April 9. 503-769-2030
Saturday, April 9
Put a Fork in It Run
9 a.m. – noon, North Fork Station, 22935 Jennie Road, Lyons. Meets-N-Eats car show event. Open to all makes and models. Free admission. Smoke Theory BBQ will have coffee, breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches. Event sponsored by RideRevival & OutdoorAdventure, Smoke Theory BBQ and John Parmenter.
My Best Friend’s Closet
10 a.m – 4 p.m., Heritage Mall, 1895 SE 14th Ave., Albany. One-day prom dress pop-up open to all high school students. All dresses are $10; accessories are $5. Must have a valid student ID to enter.
Sunday, April 10
Brown House Tour
Noon – 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour the historic Charles and Martha Brown House. Free. Open to public. 503-769-8860
Jam Session
1 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Play music or sing along.
All instruments welcome. All ages. 503-767-2337
Monday, April 11
Sublimity City Council
7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Also available by teleconference. Contact City Hall one week prior to the meeting to obtain
call-in information. Agenda available.
503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. Open to public. 503-859-2366
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
Tuesday, April 12
Youth Take-and-Make Activities
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Kits are available in the library or through curbside pickup. One per youth. While supplies last. Free. 503-769-3313
Doris’s Place Luncheon
noon, Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Enjoy an inspiring luncheon supporting local children and families. Free. RSVP to Julie Hilty, [email protected], 503-566-2132.
Cascade Volleyball Camp
3:30 – 5 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Cascade Cougar volleyball team hosts clinic for grades 1 – 3. Cost is $25, due the first day. To register, email Coach Williams, [email protected], with first and last name of camper, grade, parents’ names, contact number, email address and shirt size. Repeats
April 13 – 14.
RDS Board Meeting
6 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton monthly meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317, downtownstayton.org
Cascade School Board
7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public. 503-749-8010, cascade.k12.or.us
Wednesday, April 13
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Tulip Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. $6 per bunch while supplies last. Benefits Santiam Hospital and Clinics’ Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Repeats April 14 – 15.
Caregiver Connection
1 – 2:30 p.m. For family caregivers and/or unpaid family caregivers. Free. To register, contact Suzy, 503-304-3429, [email protected].
Thursday, April 14
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Agenda available. Open to public.
503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org
Friday, April 15
Passover Begins
Saturday, April 16
Aumsville Easter Event
9:30 a.m., Mill Creek Park, 1110 Mill Creek Road, Aumsville. Easter egg hunt. Easter Bunny on hand for pictures. Children ages 1 – 9. Bring your own basket or bag. Free. 503-749-2030
Bethel Clothing Closet
10 a.m. – noon, Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Clothing from newborn to 2x. Free.
503-749-2128
KofC Easter Egg Hunt
11 a.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Groups age 0 – 3, 4 – 6 and 7 – 10. Canned food or cash donations for Stayton Community Food Bank encouraged. Randy, 503-932-5101
Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846
Service Academy Information Day
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., West Linn High, 5464 W A St. Students, parents and educators are invited to attend and learn about the application process to attend the nation’s Service academies. Hosted by Congressman Kurt Schrader. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary. [email protected]
Easter Egg Hunt
11 a.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. More than 10,000 eggs filled with candy and more than 750 prizes including bicycles and scooters. Age 0 – 12. Free. Sponsored by Santiam Chapel, Mehama Community and Canyon Bible Fellowship.
Sunday, April 17
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt
1 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Easter Egg hunt for children ages 0 – 12. Children will be separated into age groups. Sponsored by Santiam Valley Grange. Free. 503-859-2161
Monday, April 18
Tax Day
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Agenda available. Open to public. Livestream link at staytonoregon.gov. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, April 19
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, April 20
Sublimity Kindergarten Roundup
5 – 6:30 p.m., Sublimity School, 431 E Main St. Early registration, meet teachers/staff, tours. Bring birth certificate, immunization record, proof of physical address. 503-769-2459
Stayton Public Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, April 21
NSSD Board
6 p.m., Stayton Elementary, 875 N Third Ave. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. 503-769-6924
Friday, April 22
Earth Day
Saturday, April 23
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161
Monday, April 25
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Open to public. 503-769-2998
Tuesday, April 26
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Friday, April 29
Arbor Day
A Bench in the Sun
7 p.m., Spotlight Theatre, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. A Spotlight Community Theatre production.Repeats 7 p.m. April 30, May 6 & 7; 2 p.m. May 1 & 8. Tickets $15 at spotlightcommunitytheatre.com.
Saturday, April 30
North Santiam River Cleanup
8 a.m. Volunteers meet at 875 NW River Road in Mill City for a trash cleanup from Packsaddle Park to the Mehama Bridge. Wood-fired pizza at Fur Sure afterwards.
Women’s Spring Tea
2 – 4 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Join ladies and girls for a special tea and entertainment by Foothills girls’ talent showcase. Childcare is provided. To sign-up for childcare, visit foothillsstayton.org. 503-769-2731
