News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon

Datebook: September 2022

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.. Seniors 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 Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. For delivery, call Ginger, 503-769-7995.

Free Covid-19 Testing, 2 – 6 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. No physician’s order required. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Appointments are required by visiting santiamhospital.org/coronavirus. Repeats 2 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Covid-19 Vaccinations, 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. First and second pediatric vaccines as well as pediatric boosters for children ages 5 – 11. Moderna vaccine available for pediatric patients who are 6 months to 5 years old. First and second adult vaccines, adult boosters. Mon – Fri. 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 welcome. Repeats Wednesday. Kathy, [email protected]

Tuesday

Senior Gardening with Diane Hyde, 10:30 a.m., Santiam Senior Center. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com

Wednesday

Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Business Network, 8:30 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Coffee, light refreshments served. 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

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., Santiam Senior Center. 50 and older. 503-767-2009 

Advanced Line Dancing Class, 2 – 3 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. 50 and older. 503-767-2009 

Stayton Farmers Market, 4 – 7 p.m., downtown Stayton. Produce, flowers, crafts and more. Every Wednesday through Sept. 28. On Facebook @StaytonFarmersMarket.

Griefshare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. 13-week session to anyone in need of help and encouragement while navigating through the death of a loved one. Runs Sept. 21 – Dec. 21. Free. Sign up at griefshare.org. 503-769-2731.

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.

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

Friday

Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.

Saturday

Aumsville Saturday Market, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Fresh produce, specialty food, baked goods, flowers and more. Last day is Sept. 10. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Oregon Crafters Market, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 215 N Water St., Silverton. Local crafters & artists, live music, food & spirits. Repeats noon – 5 p.m. Sundays. oregoncraftersmarket.com

Aumsville Historical Museum,
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 599 Main St. To visit by appointment, call Ted Shepard at
503-749-2744. 

Saturday, Sept. 3

Aumsville Movies in the Park

Dusk, Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Free. Open to all. Today: Wall-E. Sept. 10: Onward.
503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Monday, Sept. 5

Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Stayton Parks and Rec Board

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library,. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425

Stayton City Council

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Chamber Business Network

8:30 a.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 SW Johnson St. Hosted by the city of Sublimity. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. 503-769-3464

Home School Day

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Home school students age 5 to 12 can experience a day of outdoor learning. Hands-on, self-paced learning stations throughout the Garden. Adults $12, $9 students age 12 – 17, $6 children age 5 – 11. Rikki Heath, 503-799-4792, [email protected]

Santiam Awakening

6:30 p.m., Lyons City Park, 449 Fifth St. Music, prayer, fellowship, encouragement. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Canyon Bible Fellowship, Mehama Community Church, Santiam Chapel. Repeats Sept. 14.

Thursday, Sept. 8

Aumsville Fire District

6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org

Friday, Sept. 9

Sublimity Harvest Festival

5 p.m., Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, 11880 SE Sublimity Road. Truck, tractor, monster truck competition. Food booths, vendors, Kid-Zone, Entertainment Tent, live music. Repeats Sept. 10-11. For complete list of events and daily admission, visit sublimityharvestfestival.com

Saturday, Sept. 10

Road Run & Walk

9 a.m., Sublimity School, 431 E Main St. 10K, 5K, 3K races. Proceeds benefit Sublimity School Parent Teacher Club. $20/person. Youth 12 and under are free. Register at sublimityharvestfest.com.

Harvest Festival Parade

11 a.m., Sublimity. Route winds through Sublimity, beginning at Sublimity School. sublimityharvestfest.com

Bridges, Bike & Brews

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Linn County Lamb & Wool Fairgrounds, 38999 NE First Ave., Scio. Covered bridge biking event, guided van tours, live music, food trucks, local breweries. For a schedule of events and to register, visit scioevents.com.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Patriot Day

Harvest Breakfast

7 a.m. – noon, Sublimity Fire Hall, 115 N Parker St. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, drinks. Adults $7, seniors 60+ $6, children 5 – 10 $5; children 4 and under free. Proceeds benefit Santiam Hospital Auxiliary’s scholarship program. 503-769-3381

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

Monday, Sept. 12

Daughters of American Revolution

10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Celebrate the start of the Abigail Scott Duniway Chapter year by welcoming the new officers and introduction to President General Wright’s administration. Refreshments served. Open to anyone interested in learning about DAR. Linda, 503-689-6991

Aumsville Planning Commission

6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Sublimity City Council

6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org

Lyons Fire District Board

7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org

Stayton Fire District

7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Agenda available. Open to public.
503-769-2601, staytonfire.org 

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Tiny Art Show Preparation

11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Pick up a kit with a tiny canvas, some paint and return completed canvas to the library by the end of the month to be displayed during October’s Tiny Art Show. All ages; modified kits for ages 3 – 6. 1 per person. Free. 503-769-3313

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, Sept. 14

Red Cross Blood Drive

11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

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].

Retiring Joyfully Workshop

5:30 p.m., Union Hill Grange, 15775 SE Grange Road, Sublimity. Get more clarity and purpose to retirement. Free. Contact [email protected].

Thursday, Sept. 15

Mount Angel Oktoberfest

All day, Mt. Angel. Food, crafts, music, dancing, car shows, free children’s area. Repeats through Sept. 18. For a complete list of events, visit oktoberfest.org.

NSSD Board

6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us

Saturday, Sept. 17

Flea Market

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

Bethel Clothing Closet

10 a.m. – noon, Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Clothing from newborn to 2x. Free. 503-749-2128

Joseph´s Storehouse of Hope

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846

Sunday, Sept. 18

Oktoberfest Road Race

9 a.m., Kennedy High, 890 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. 5K run/walk, 10K run. 10K $35; $40 day-of. 5K $30; $35 day-of. Register at oktoberfest.org.

Monday, Sept. 19

Red Cross Blood Drive

1 – 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Stayton City Council

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov

Tuesday, Sept. 20

North Santiam Watershed Council

6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Chamber Business Network

8:30 a.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Hosted by SMI Property Management. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. 503-769-3464

Stayton Public Library Board

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313

Thursday, Sept. 22

Autumnal Equinox

Teen Makerspace

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore design with a 3D printing pen. Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required. Signup at staytonoregon.gov/page/library. 503-769-3313

Saturday, Sept. 24

Turkey Dinner

5 – 7 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Full turkey dinner. 503-859-2161

 Sunday, Sept. 25

Jordan Dinner

10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 39043 Jordan Road, Scio. All you can eat ham, noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, dessert. Adults $20. Children age 6 – 10 $5. Children under 6 free. Country store, vendors, cruise-in and fly-in. Advance tickets can be purchased through the church. lourdesjordan.com

Monday, Sept. 26

Red Cross Blood Drive

11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sublimity Fire Department, 115 NW Parker St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Sublimity Planning Commission

4:30 p.m., Sublimity City Hall,
245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475, cityofsubllmity.org

Stayton Planning Commission

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center.
Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-769-2998, staytonoregon.gov

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Lyons City Council

6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Chamber Business Network

8:30 a.m., TBD. Hosted by Ashley Wingett, McLeod Group Real Estate. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce.
503-769-3464

Stayton Book Club

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. A limited number of copies are available at the circulation desk. Adults. Free. 503-769-3313

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