Frequent Address
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., 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton. Seniors 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995
Free Covid-19/Flu/RSV Testing, 2 – 5 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Appointments required by visiting santiamhospital.org. Repeats 2 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.
Covid-19 Vaccinations, 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Pediatric, adult Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters available. Mon – Fri. Schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. New members welcome. Jo Ann, 503-859-2502
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Content is planned with toddlers in mind but all ages are welcome. 503-769-3313
Family Storytime, 11:00 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Content is planned for preschool-aged children and up but all ages are welcome. 503-769-3313
English/GED/Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. Class free. Workbook $20. Runs through June. Repeats Thursdays. Mary, 503-779-7029
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. Free. 503-508-0312
Baby & Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m., Stayton Public Library. For infants and toddlers up to 24 months and caregivers. Free. 503-769-3313
Stayton Area Rotary, noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Guests welcome. 503-508-9431, staytonarearotary.org
GriefShare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. National, nondenominational support group. Through April 26. Register at griefshare.org or contact Christy, 406-431-8256.
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. New members welcome.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Families with young children can visit St. Anne’s Atrium to learn about the bible and learn life skills. RSVP to Sacha Eztel, 503-769-2656;
[email protected].
Mama’s Community Market, 1 – 4 p.m., Aumsville Pentecostal Church, 10153 Mill Creek Road. 971-710-5665
Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support. 503-859-2627
Friday
Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.
Family Fit & Fun, 11:05 a.m., Stayton Public Library.. Activities indoors and outdoors. For children and family members of all ages. Free. No class March 10. 503-769-3313
Saturday
After-Season Indoor Market, 10 a.m. – noon, Silverton Friends Church, 229 Eureka Ave. Free admission.
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. [email protected]
Notices
Auxiliary Scholarship
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for the 23-24 school year. Applicants must be interested in a medical profession. Application packets, available at santiamhospital.org, must be received no later than 5 p.m. April 7.
Diaper Drive
Sublimity Les Schwab is accepting donations of diapers throughout the month of April. Diapers size 4-7, pull-ups and wipes are needed.
Saturday, April 1
April Fool’s Day
Camp Taloali Clean Up
8 a.m., Camp Taloali, 15934 N Santiam Hwy., Stayton. Pick up branches, clear paths and trails, clean cabins and roofs, wash windows. Hot drinks and lunch is provided. 503-400-6547, taloali.org
Free Gardening Workshop
9 – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Learn about container gardening. In the garden, plant a pot with vegetables or flowers. Free supplies. Registration required. [email protected] or 503-859-2517.
Pop-Up Food Drive
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Roth’s Fresh Market, 1770 SE Shaff Road, Stayton. Members of the Stayton Lions Club collects food and money donations to benefit Stayton Community Food Bank.
Sunday, April 2
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 cup, coffee, juice. Cost: $9 adults, $2 children 12 and under. 503-362-6159
Jam Session
1 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Bring your instrument or just come listen. Free. 503-767-2337
Monday, April 3
Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Speaker is OSSDAR State Regent Nancy Slagle. All welcome. Refreshments. Abigail Scott Duniway chapter serves the communities of East Marion County and Santiam Canyon. 503-689-6991
Santiam Artists Connection
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Old School Community Center, 22057 Emma St., Lyons. Artists gather to paint and draw. Artist bring own supplies, projects.All levels welcome. Free; donations to Community Art Center accepted. santiamh2a.org
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, April 4
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. New members welcome. Repeats April 18. staytonlionsclub.org
Sublimity Parks and Rec Board
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. 503-769-5475
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Wednesday, April 5
Auxiliary Tulip Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Fundraiser for Santiam Hospital Auxiliary. $8/bunch. Repeats 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 6, 9 a.m. – noon April 7.
Caregiver Connection
1 – 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. Zoom invite, register: 503-304-3432.
Thursday, April 6
Dungeons & Dragons
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Play Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3GRzRPB. There are two sessions each month. Identical games for both sessions. Age 12+. Free. 503-769-3313
Footloose
7:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Stayton High Theater presents Footloose. $5/adults, $3 students. Contains mature language and themes recommended for ages 12 and older. Repeats 7:30 p.m. April 7 – 8; 2 p.m. April 8. Tickets available at www.nsantiam.k12.or.us/SHS.
Friday, April 7
Oregon’s Dino-Story
Stayton Public Library is partnering with Museum of Natural and Cultural History to bring a full exhibit uncovering the mysteries of Oregon in the age of the dinosaurs. Explore fossil evidence, dig deep into time, and discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. Open during library hours through May 2. Free. 503-769-3313
Red Cross Blood Drive
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, April 8
Free Gardening Workshop
9 – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Learn about companion planting, slug control. In the garden, Make slug, earwig and ant traps. Free marigold seeds and garden supplies. Registration [email protected] or 503-859-2517.
Camp Taloali Easter Egg Hunt
9 – 11 a.m., Camp Taloali, 15934 N Santiam Hwy., Stayton. Bring a basket or sack to collect eggs. 503-400-6547, taloali.org
Spring Garden Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Molly Mo’s, 440 NE Cherry St., Sublimity. Hand-selected collection of vintage goods for home and garden. 503-510-0820, Facebook “Molly Mo’s”
Aumsville Easter Egg Hunt
9:45 a.m., Mill Creek Park, 1110 Main St., Aumsville. Egg hunts for all ages. Free.
KofC Easter Egg Hunt
11 am., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Ages 0 – 12. Free.
Brown House Tour
Noon – 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour the historic Charles and Martha Brown House. $5/person. Children under 18 are free. Open to public. 503-769-8860
Sunday, April 9
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt
1 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Ages 0 – 12. 503-859-2161
Monday, April 10
Homeless Task Force
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Open to public. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. 503-749-2030
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. lyonsrfd.org
Stayton Fire District
7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Open to public. staytonfire.org
Tuesday, April 11
Dementia Care Conversations
3 – 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. Offered by Family Caregiver Support Program at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Request a referral: Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-304-3420. Repeats April 25.
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
Thursday, April 13
Storytime in the Garden
10:30 a.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Special-themed storytime. Get a free book. Tour Children’s Garden. Entrance fee waived for those attending this storytime with a CCRLS library card. 503-769-3313
Egg Carton Succulents
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Create decorative succulents by upcycling egg cartons. Adults and youth ages 11 and older. Free. Sign-up by calling 503-769-3313.
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. aumsvillefire.org
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. Open to public. 503-859-2366
Saturday, April 15
Free Gardening Workshop
9 – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Learn about birds, butterflies, wildlife, dog friendly garden ideas. In the garden, bird feeder, Mason bee house and honey bee hive tour. Registration required. [email protected] or calling/text to 503-859-2517.
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch available. 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
Regis Hall of Fame
5 p.m., Regis High, 550 W Regis St., Stayton. 2023 Regis Hall of Fame induction ceremony. $30/person. Tickets at regisstmary.org.
Monday, April 17
Red Cross Blood Drive
1 – 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, April 18
Tax Day
Doris’s Place Luncheon
Noon, Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Complimentary lunch. Stories of the impact donors make in the Santiam Canyon. Reserve a seat by contact Julie Duran, 503-566-2132, [email protected].
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. Zoom link: 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, April 19
Teen Games
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Tweens and teens ages 11 – 18 can join for a session of Codenames. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, April 20
NSSD Board
6 p.m., Sublimity School, 431 E Main St. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. 503-769-6924
Friday, April 21
Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave. Appt: redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, April 22
Earth Day
Free Gardening Workshop
9 – 10:30 a.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Learn about perennial crops. In the garden, prune roses and berries. Free strawberries, asparagus, dahlia and iris tubers. Registration required. [email protected] or 503-859-2517.
KinderFest
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Connect with and learn about resources and register your kindergartener for all schools in the Santiam Canyon/East Marion County area. Hearing and vision screenings. Children’s activities. parentinghub.org
Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Environmentally-conscious exhibits, educational activities, explore garden. Free. oregongarden.org
Reds Whites & Brews
5 p.m., Santiam Golf Club, 8724 SE Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Wine, craft beer, cider tasting. Dinner by Taste of Hawaii. Drawings. Dessert and Silent auctions. $55/person. Hosted by Stayton Area Rotary. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets at https://stayton-area-rotary-foundation.square.site/.
Monday, April 24
Free Playgroup
10 – 11:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Free playgroup for families with children age 5 and younger. Activities, snack. RSVP to [email protected] or 503-769-1120.
Sublimity Planning Commission
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. cityofsublimity.org
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, April 25
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, April 26
Book Discussion
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss Libertie by Kailyn Greenidge. Tea, treats provided. Free. Adults. 503-769-3313
Thursday, April 27
Dungeons & Dragons
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Play Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3GRzRPB and choose between April 27 and May 4. Identical games for both sessions. Age 12 and older. Free. 503-769-3313
Friday, April 28
Arbor Day
Willamette Valley Savour
4 – 9 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Visitors sample Oregon wines, craft beers, hard ciders, tasty bites and artisan crafts. Fundraising event for Regis St. Mary Catholic School. Adults 21 and older/$15 online, $20 at gate. Ages 12-20/$8 online, $10 at door. Children under 12 are free. Repeats noon – 9 p.m. April 29. Tickets at www.regisstmary.org.
Saturday, April 29
KPO Fishing Derby
Detroit. Weigh-ins will be at Kane’s Marina across from Detroit State Park. Lunch is served after weigh-ins. $500 first place prize. $55 for current Kokanee Power of Oregon members; $90 for non-members, which includes membership for the current calendar year. $10 discount if registered two weeks before derby date. kokaneepoweroregon.com
