Frequent Addresses
Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville.
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. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Gates, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
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
Storytime, 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. For children and family members of all ages. Register: staytonoregon.gov/page/library_calendar or at the library. Dec. 7, 14, 21. 503-769-3313
ESL, GED, Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Repeats Thursdays. Mary, 503-779-7029.
Wednesday
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters, 8 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Location varies. 503-769-3464.
St. Boniface Archives and Museum, 9 a.m. – noon, 370 Main St., Sublimity. Free. 503-508-0312
Stayton Area Rotary, noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. 503-508-9431
Griefshare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. National nondenominational support group. Last group is Dec. 22. Register online at griefshare.org or contact Christy at 406-431-8256..
Thursday
Mama’s Community Market, 1 – 6 p.m., Aumsville Pentecostal Church, 10153 Mill Creek Road, Aumsville. Food Pantry. 971-710-5665
Friday
Cars & Coffee, 9 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast, cruise on country roads.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8:30 a.m., Spotlight Community Theatre, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. 503-769-3464.
Aumsville Planning Session
6 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public. In person or Zoom. Zoom information at aumsville.us. 503-749-2030
Thursday, Dec. 2
Wintry Tales
10:30 a.m., Hiatt Christmas Trees, 13318 SE Triumph Road, Sublimity. Stayton Public Library presents a special winter-themed storytime. After storytime, pick up a free book and explore what the farm has to offer at your own pace. Open to all. No registration required.
Friday, Dec. 3
Marion SWCD First Friday
10 a.m. Zoom. Learn about Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Target audience is farmers and producers. Register at marionswcd.net.
Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th St., Stayton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Dec. 4
31st Annual Santa Cruise In
9 a.m. – noon, Stayton Fire Station, 1988 Ida St. Cruise through the Stayton Fire Station to drop off a new, unwrapped toy. Hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies provided. See Santa. Participants are welcome to park and visit with friends in the west and south parking area after dropping off toys. Russ Stroymeyer,
503-930-8976.
Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Vendors, crafts, art, drawings. Kids and pets pictures with Santa11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Benefits Spotlight Theatre. 503-302-0936, spotlightct.com
Class of 2022 Can Drive
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Save your empty bottles and cans, and drop them off at the Main Gym to support the Stayton High Class of 2022 all-night party.
Sublimity Parade & Tree Lighting
6 p.m. Kickoff the Christmas season with a Christmas light parade through downtown Sublimity. After the parade, Santa is on hand to light the town Christmas tree at Early Settlers Park. Parade entry forms available at cityofsublimity.org. 503-769-5475
Monday, Dec. 6
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Livestream at youtu.be/dW5TOolK7SE.
503-769-3425
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Aumsville Housing Needs Analysis
5 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Public open house to discuss the city’s housing needs and provide feedback on the preliminary work for the Housing Needs Analysis. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Stayton Parks & Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-2919
Wednesday, Dec. 8
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].
Sublimity Parks and Recreation Board
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Thursday, Dec. 9
Gingerbread Cookie Kits
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Pick up a kit with a gingerbread cookie to decorate for the holidays. While supplies last. Free. 503-769-3313
Holiday Sip n Shop
4 – 8 p.m., Marketplace at The Grove, 351 N Third Ave., Stayton. Shopping, wine, appetizers. Spend $50 or more and get a free item.
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org
Friday, Dec. 10
Holiday Fundraiser Event
7 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Watch Miklos Laszlo’s And the Snow Falls on the big screen. $10 adults, $5 children. Tickets at spotlightcommunitytheatre.com. Benefits The Spotlight. Repeats 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 p.m. Dec. 12.
Saturday, Dec. 11
Mini Cheer Camp
8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Cascade cheerleaders host camp to raise funds for the team. $25 per child. 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. K-4 grades. Parent showcase at 12:15 p.m. 5-8 grades
1 – 4 p.m. Parent showcase at 4:30 p.m. Email [email protected] to register.
Craft Bazaar
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
Old-Fashioned Christmas Storytime
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Marketplace at The Grove, 351 N Third Ave., Stayton. Storytime, Santa and shopping. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Children can make a holiday craft to give as a gift. Free.
Christmas in the Park
5 – 7 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Evening of caroling and Christmas tree lighting. Special visits from Santa and the Grinch. 503-749-2030
“The Nutcracker”
5 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Santiam Ballet Academy students perform “The Nutcracker.” $10; tickets at buy.tututix.com/santiamballetacademy. Repeats 1 p.m. Dec. 12. santiamballet.com
Sunday, Dec. 12
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, Dec. 13
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Livestream at youtu.be/ZuDsDpjj7RM. 503-769-2998
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public.503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Sublimity City Council
7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Stayton Fire District
7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-2601, staytonfire.org
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. 503-859-2366
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Marion Commissioners´ Breakfast
7:30 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Meet and talk with Marion County Commissioners. No decisions take place. Open to public.
Take & Make Kits
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Wintry lights for ages 3 – 11. Beaded snowflakes for teens. Mason jar lid wreaths for adults. One per person while supplies last. Free. 503-769-3313
RDS Board Meeting
6 p.m., The Box, 298 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, Dec. 15
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8:30 a.m., Wilco Farm Store, 1385 N First Ave., Stayton. 503-769-3464
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, Dec. 16
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
Saturday, Dec. 18
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
Clothing Closet
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Santiam Chapel Assembly of God, 440 Fifth St., Lyons. Open to all. Free. 503-859-2643, santiamchapel.org
Living Nativity
5 – 7 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Outdoor living Nativity. Drive by or stop in for cookies and hot chocolate. Donation of canned food will be gratefully accepted for the local food bank, but is not required. Repeats Dec. 19, 24. staytonumc.org
Sunday, Dec. 19
Christmas Fun with Santa
3 – 9 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Bring the family down to hang out with Santa, listen to live Christmas music. 503-767-2337
Monday, Dec. 20
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Livestream at youtu.be/dW5TOolK7SE. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, Dec. 21
Winter Solstice
Thursday, Dec. 23
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167
Friday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve
Worship Service
7 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Uplifting Christmas message and music. Everyone welcome. Living Nativity will precede the service from 5 to 7 p.m. staytonumc.org
Saturday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Sunday, Dec. 26
Kwanzaa Starts
Monday, Dec. 27
Red Cross Blood Drive
1 – 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Friday, Dec. 31
New Year´s Eve
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