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 Wed., Fri. $3 donation suggested. Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Tuesday
Storytime in the Park – 10:30 a.m., Stayton Community Center Park. Read, write, talk, sing and play. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
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. 503-767-2009
Stayton Farmers Market, 3 – 6 p.m., Third and Florence, downtown Stayton. For information, visit Stayton Farmers Market on Facebook or Instagram.
Thursday
Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Make quilts for local community, charities. Everything is provided. 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. RSVP to Sacha Eztel, 503-769-2656.
Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support org. 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. Applications for booth space at aumsville.us
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
Free Summer Lunch
Children younger than 18 can get a free lunch Mon.-Fri. beginning July 5. Hot lunch provided at Stayton Middle School, 1021 SE Shaff Road, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sack lunches at Stayton Community Center Park, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth Street, Lyons, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten on site.
Saturday, July 1
Movies in the Park
Dusk, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free movie. Today: Strange World. July 8: The Pirate Fairy. July 15: Peter Pan. July 22: Ron Gone Wrong.
July 29: Lion King.
Monday, July 3
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, projects. All levels welcome. Free; donations to Community Art Center accepted. Santiamh2a.org
Fireworks in the Garden
4 – 11:30 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St. Music, children’s activities, food, beer, wine, fireworks. Garden members and children under 13 free. $5/ages 13 and older. Tickets at gate or oregongarden.org.
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day
Pancake Breakfast
8 – 11 a.m., Stayton Community Center. $10/adults. $8 children. Proceeds benefit Stayton High Senior Class of 2024 all-night party.
Stayton Fun Run/Walk
9 a.m., Stayton Community Center. 3K walk/run, 5K & 10K trail runs. $10 advance registration at runsignup.com – search Stayton Fun Run. $15 after July 2 and day of race. Benefits Stayton Scout Troop 50. staytonfunrun.com
Stayton Grand Parade
4 p.m., Stayton. Celebrate 50 Years of Fireworks with a parade that runs from West Regis Street, to First Avenue, to Washington Street, to Gardener and back to Regis.
Stayton’s Fourth Celebration
5 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Music, games, drawings, concessions. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. No alcohol, vaping, smoking, weapons, personal fireworks or pets allowed.
Wednesday, July 5
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.
Lego-fy Yourself
2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Get a demo of casting resin figures and decorate a resin minifigure. Teens/tweens ages 11 or older. 503-769-3313
Stayton Summer Reading Program
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Dig into rocks, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes through hands-on activities with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Family-friendly. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, July 6
Sublimity Garage Sales
The city of Sublimity’s city-wide garage sale July 6 – 7. Days and hours vary from house to house. No city permit required.
Marion County Fair
10 a.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th Ave., Salem. Runs July 6 – 9. For times, admission costs and events, visit marioncountyfair.net.
Friday, July 7
The Lego Challenge
2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Work with a team and compete in a series of timed Lego building competitions. Intended for kids and teens ages 8 and older. A free-build area will be available for younger ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Saturday, July 8
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
The Great Puzzle Race
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Free. All ages. 503-769-3313
The Lone Ranger Auditions
2 p.m., Spotlight Theater, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Open auditions for Spotlight Theater’s old-time radio recreation of The Lone Ranger. 503-420-9181
Sunday, July 9
Oregon’s Landmark Legislation
1 – 4 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Oregon Historical Society’s Travel exhibit, “Landmark Legislation,” highlights groundbreaking legislation that Oregon passed since statehood. Focuses on legislation that focuses on environmental, social and land use issues. Adults $5. Youth under 18 are free. Admission includes the exhibition and a docent guided tour. Repeats July 23 & 29. 503-769-8860, cmbrownhouse.org
Monday, July 10
Homeless Task Force
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Agenda available. 503-769-5475
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public.
503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org
Stayton Fire District
7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Open to public. 503-769-2601
Tuesday, July 11
Readers Cafe
1 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Visit the Readers Cafe to “taste” some new titles, explore new book options and take home a book to keep. Designed for readers interested in exploring a variety of book formats and titles from picture books to youth chapter books. Free. 503-769-3313
Dementia Care Conversations
3 – 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. To request a referral to the group, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-304-3420. Repeats July 26.
D&D Writing Workshop
5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Learn tools to create your own complex adventures in Dungeons & Dragons: map-making, story progression, world-building. Leave with a customized adventure to play at home. Ages 12 and older. Free. 503-769-3313
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425
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, July 12
Stayton Summer Reading Program
11 a.m., Stayton Community Center Park. Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green entertains with drama, magic, education and audience participation. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Santiam Heritage Foundation Board
6 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. 503-768-8860
Thursday, July 13
Doris’s Place Playgroups
10 – 11:30 a.m., Stayton Community Center Park. Free opportunity to spend time with your children, socialize with families, build support in the community. No registration. 503-769-1120
Linn County Fair
11 a.m., Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Runs July 13-15. For times, admission costs and events, visit linncountyfair.com.
Mama’s Community Market
Noon – 4 p.m., 10153 Mill Creek Road, Aumsville. Food pantry. Repeats July 27.
Hero Kids Questing
3 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Learn to play the fantasy RPG Hero Kids. For children ages 4 – 10. Free. 503-769-3313
Lyons Summer Reading Program
3:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Today: magician Alex Zerbe. July 20: slow jam and musical instruments crafts. July 27: comedian/ukulele Angel Ocasio. Free. 503-859-2366
Mixed Media Collage
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Create a mixed media collage to represent your inner voice. Teens/adults ages 11 and older. Sign-ups suggested. 503-769-3313
Friday, July 14
Teen Party Games
2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Party games Werewolf, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Telestrations. Teens/tweens ages 11 and older. Free. 503-769-3313
Saturday, July 15
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
Quilt and Garden Tour
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 per person; includes entrance to four homes and quilt display. Garden addresses are 12022 & 11971 Ashley Lane, Sublimity; 555 Berry St., Sublimity; 1387 Ida St., Stayton. Tickets are available at Yarnell’s Growers Outlet in Stayton, Godfrey Nursery in Aumsville or at each garden the day of the event. In case of inclement weather, the tour will take place July 22. Scholarship fundraiser for Chapter EU of PEO.
Monday, July 17
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. staytonlionsclub.org
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. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, July 18
Process Art
3 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore a selection of art techniques. Designed for artists of all ages. Process art is messy; dress accordingly. Free. 503-769-3313
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, July 19
Red Cross Blood Drive
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
RDS Board Meeting
5 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, July 20
Stayton Summer Reading Program
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Experience a comedic onslaught of absurd ideas and odd skills with Alex Zerbe All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Teen Bad Art Night
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Create a masterpiece or disasterpiece. Tweens/teens ages 11 and older. 503-769-3313
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894
Friday, July 21
Huge Garage Sale
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. Benefits Santiam Teen Center. Repeats July 22. 503-779-7029
Santiam Canyon Stampede
7 p.m., Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, 11880 SE Sublimity Road. NPRA rodeo. Runs July 21-22. Tickets, prices and event information at scsrodeo.com.
Saturday, July 22
Canterbury Renaissance Faire
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6569 Valley View Road, Silverton. Adults $22/day. Age 6 – 12 and seniors 60 and older $18/day. Age 5 and under are free. Repeats July 23, 29-30. canterburyfaire.com.
Pulled Pork Dinner
5 – 7 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, coffee/punch. $10 per person. 503-859-2161
Movie in the Park
8 p.m., Sublimity Church Park, 375 E Main St. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy Minions: The Rise of Gru. Free.
Monday, July 24
Doris’s Place Playgroups
2 – 3:30 p.m., Wildwood Splash Park, 700 N Fifth St., Aumsville. Free opportunity to spend time with your children, socialize with families, build support in the community. No registration.
503-769-1120
Keepers of the Kingdom
6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Vacation Bible School. Runs through July 28. 503-749-2128, bethelaumsville.org
Ready, Set, Move!
6 – 8:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Vacation Bible School. Ages 4 – 12. $20/one child, $35/two children, $50/three or more children. Runs through July 27. Register at foothillsstayton.org/children.
503-769-2731
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Tuesday, July 25
Pixicade Workshop
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Drop in to explore a tool to design your own video games. Share, play the created game. Repeats July 26 – 28. Free. 503-769-3313
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
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, July 26
Reader’s Theatre
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Homegrown presentation of Richard Morris’ book, Bear Came Along, presented by library staff and volunteers. Help make the story into an art display. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Pocket Magnetic Poetry
2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make a magnetic poetry kit that fits in your pocket. Teens. Free. 503-769-3313
Book Discussion for Adults
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. Tea and treats provided. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, July 27
Doris’s Place Playgroups
10 – 11:30 a.m., Santiam Chapel, 440 Fifth St., Lyons. Free opportunity to spend time with your children, socialize with families, build support in the community. No registration required. 503-769-1120
Saturday, July 29
Santiam SummerFest
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., downtown Stayton. Exhibits, street fair, Fun Zone. Food, beer garden, live music 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. More information at facebook.com/santiamsummerfest.
Monday, July 31
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. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
