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. 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.
Tuesday
GriefShare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. Register: griefshare.org/findagroup. Runs through Dec. 12.
406-431-8256
English/GED/Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. Class is free; workbook is $20. Runs through June. Repeats Thursdays. 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. Learn about Sublimity and possibly your family history. Free. 503-508-0312
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
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
Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.
Friday, Dec. 1
Camp Taloali Holiday Bazaar
1 – 7 p.m., Camp Taloali, 15934 SE North Santiam Hwy., Stayton. Homemade gifts, bake sale, local vendors and Santa. Free admission. Repeats 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 2. taloali.org
Silverton Christmas Market
5 – 9 p.m., Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W Main St., Silverton. Explore the authentic German Christmas Market for gifts. All admission and snowless tubing tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket sales end at 3 p.m. daily. Tickets available at silvertonchristmasmarket.com. Runs through Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-25.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Santa Cruise and Christmas Breakfast
8 – 11 a.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Enjoy breakfast, make a Toys for Joys donation and view vehicles. Cruise-in registration is at 8 a.m. Entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy. Breakfast is $10/adults, $8/children 6-13 and seniors. Kids 5 and under eat free. For cruise-in information, contact Russ Strohmeyer, 503-930-8976.
Children’s Christmas Shop
9 a.m. – noon, Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Aumsville children ages 3 – 9 are invited to come to the Aumsville Exchange Club’s Christmas Store to pick out free gifts for their parents. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who will enjoy a free pancake breakfast and hot cocoa while the children shop with Santa’s helpers. Children can also attend the free breakfast after shopping. 503-749-2030
Stayton Holiday Craft Bazaar
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Stayton Middle School, 1021 Shaff Road. Handmade and direct marketing gifts. Suzy’s Taqueria and Baked and Loaded Potatoes food trucks. Fundraiser for youth groups in the Stayton/Sublimity communities. Information on Facebook at Stayton Holiday Craft Bazaar.
‘Almost Free’ Movie Showing
Noon, Star Cinema, 350 N Third Ave., Stayton. Tickets available at starcinema.net for the $1 showing of Elf. Or bring canned food donations to the door.
Snow Peak Beard Competition
5 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Categories include best under 4 inches, best over 4 inches, best mustache and best holiday decorated. Free admission. Audience votes throughout the evening. Ballots close at 7 p.m. Awards at 8 p.m. 503-767-2337
Lyons Christmas Tree Lighting
6 – 8 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Join for a night filled with lights, hot cocoa, holiday treats, Santa Claus and the Grinch. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org
A Vintage Christmas
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 after the parade. Cookies and crafts at Sublimity Fire Station following the tree lighting. Parade entries $5. Entry forms available at cityofsublimity.org. 503-769-5475
Sunday, Dec. 3
KofC 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
Candy Cane Breakfast
8 a.m. – noon, Sublimity Fire Station, 115 NW Parker St. All-you-can-eat biscuits & gravy. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring three nonperishable items to make a monetary donation towards holiday food baskets. 503-769-3282, sublimityfire.org
Jingle Jam
4 – 5:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Hear the Christmas story. Sing and dance along with fun music. Play games, win prizes. All ages. Free. 503-769-2731, foothillsstayton.org
Monday, Dec. 4
Daughter of American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Guest speaker Diana Maul presents “250th Anniversary: Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773.” Tea tasting included. All are welcome. Holiday refreshments. 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. Bring own supplies and 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, Dec. 5
Family Storytime
10:30 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore the world of early literacy through songs, rhythms, stories, rhymes. All ages welcome. 503-769-3313
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. Repeats Dec. 19. staytonlionsclub.org
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Works Conference Room, 311 N Third Ave. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Poinsettia Sale
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. 6.5-inch poinsettias $18. 4-inch Christmas Cactus, $7. Proceeds benefit scholarships, hospital needs. Repeats Dec. 7-8. 503-507-9450
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy with infants and toddlers through different activities. Older siblings welcome. Free. 503-769-3313
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. For Zoom invite and register, call 503-304-3432.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Dungeons & Dragons
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Sign up online at staytonlibrary.org. If you’d like to bring your own character, make them level three. Teens and adults age 12 and older. 503-769-3313
Friday, Dec. 8
Chanukah/Hanukkah Starts
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. Includes y snacks. RSVP:
503-566-2132, familybuildingblocks.org.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon – 5 p.m., Sublimity Fire Station, 115 NW Parker St. Appointments at redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Christmas Craft Bazaar
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161
Holiday Festival at Silver Falls
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., South Falls Lodge, Silver Falls State Park, 2004 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. Make a wreath, gingerbread house, cards and ornaments. $5 per vehicle day use fee. Repeats Dec. 10. friendsofsilverfalls.net
Spotlight’s Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Spotlight Community Theater, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Shop holiday treasures. Pictures with Santa $10. 503-302-0936, spotlightcommunitytheatre.org
Christmas on the Farm
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Parnel Family Farm, 8561 SE Little Road, Aumsville. Enjoy free hot chocolate or apple cider and a Christmas cookie. Visit with alpacas and Santa.
Aumsville Christmas in the Park
5 – 7 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St. Free soup and hot dogs, holiday music, town tree lighting. Mill Creek Carriage rides. Pictures with Santa and the Grinch. Free. 503-749-2030
Sunday, Dec. 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. $5/person. Children under 18 are free. For a special reserved guided tour, call 503-769-8860.
Monday, Dec. 11
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.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. 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, Dec. 12
Business Plan Walkthrough
2:30 – 4 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Do you need a quick but thorough orientation into the key elements of a business plan? This class will help you understand those elements and ensure that you’ve thought through the most crucial questions before you decide to go forward with your business. Free. Register at go.chemeketa.edu/SBDCevents. Questions? Email [email protected] or call
503-399-5088.
Dementia Care Conversations
3 – 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. The focus is to provide dementia care information, training and resources to family caregivers. Offered by Family Caregiver Support Program at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. To request a referral to the group, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-304-3420. Repeats Dec. 26.
Cascade School Board
7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-8010,
cascade.k12.or.us
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Preparing a Business Loan Application
2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Designed to help business owners prepare and apply for a business loan. Free. Register at go.chemeketa.edu/SBDCevents. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 503-399-5088.
RDS Board Meeting
5 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton monthly meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317, downtownstayton.org
Santiam Heritage Foundation Board
6 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Open to public. 503-768-8860
Thursday, Dec. 14
Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Appointments at redcrossblood.org.
NSSD Board
6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924,
nsantiam.k12.or.us
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. 503-859-2366
Friday, Dec. 15
Community Play Group
10 – 11:30 a.m., Santiam Chapel Assembly of God, 440 Fifth St., Lyons. Free Community Play Group sponsored by Family Building Blocks. Includes complimentary snacks. RSVP: 503-566-2132, familybuildingblocks.org.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Stayton Fall Leaf Clean-up
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stayton Public Works, 1820 N First Ave. Yard debris disposal, including leaves and brush. Fo addresses in the city limits, bring canned food donations for the Stayton Community Food Bank. Outside city limits is $1/bag. Need assistance raking, bagging, having debris picked up? Call 503-769-2919.
Gingerbread House Build
10 a.m. – noon, Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Bring a box of graham crackers and some decorating candy to share. Rest of supplies provided. All ages. Free. 503-769-2731, foothillsstayton.org
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
Living Nativity
5 – 7 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Drive by the Live Nativity or stop for a closer experience and enjoy cocoa and cookies. Canned food gratefully accepted for the Stayton Community Food Bank. Repeats 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dec.17 and Dec 24. staytonumc.org
Sunday, Dec. 17
Christmas Carol Sing
4 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Come to a sing-along of Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome. Admission free. Afterwards stay for cookies and cocoa. staytonumc.org
Monday, Dec. 18
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Jingle & Mingle
6 – 8 p.m., Mehama Community Center, 22057 SE Emma St., Lyons. Make & take two free ornaments (additional cost $2-5). Photo opportunity for children with complimentary keychain/ornament. Write a letter to Santa. Free candy canes, hot cocoa. Bake sale table. Sponsored by How I Met Your Neighbor. Visit How I Met Your Neighbor on Facebook for more information.
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, Dec. 21
Winter Solstice
Friday, Dec. 22
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon – 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Appointments at
redcrossblood.org.
Sunday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship Service
7 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Sing carols, hear the story of Jesus’ birth and listen to an uplifting Christmas message. All are welcome. staytonumc.org
Monday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Kwanzaa Starts
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available.
503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Sunday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
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