Frequent Datebook 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
Motion Mondays, 10:15 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Move to the beat of children’s tunes. Free. Children and families members. 503-769-3313
Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m., Stayton Community Center. Age 60 and older. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. Donations accepted. Reservations requested by calling Ginger, 503-769-7995
AA Meetings, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 First St., Stayton. Repeats Thursdays. For more Oregon meetings, visit aa-oregon.org.
Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, 7 p.m., Santiam Hearts to Arts, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. New members welcome. For more information, call JoAnn, 503-859-3426
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime, 10:10 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore world of early literacy through play.
503-769-3313
Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Songs, stories, rhythms, rhymes. Free. 503-769-3313
English Class, 11 a.m. – noon, Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. English as a second language class. Free. 503-769-0654
Senior Meals, noon, First Presbyterian Church, 236 Broadway, Mill City. Lunch for those 60 and older. Suggested donation of $3.50. Repeats Thursdays. 503-897-2204.
English, Citizenship & GED Class, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. $20 for workbook. Repeats Thursdays. Mary, 503-769-0654
Stayton Community Singers, 7 p.m., Rising Star Studios, 220 E Ida St., Stayton. 971-304-4255
AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton.
Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mt. View Wesleyan Church, 111 Main St., Aumsville.
Wednesday
Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters, 8 a.m. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals. Refreshments. Location varies. 503-769-3464.
Wednesday Artists, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., North Santiam Eagles Lodge, 640 SW Broadway, Mill City. Artists meet to paint. All welcome. Michelle, 503-897-2637
Beginning Tai Chi, 10:15 a.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road. Taught by certified instructor Wendy Stone. Repeats Fridays. 50 and older. 503-767-2009
Stayton Rotary Lunch, Noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Sublimity. 503-769-7307
AA Meeting, 6 p.m., Women only, Riverview Community Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville. , visit aa-oregon.org.
AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Gates Community Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. aa-oregon.org
AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22. aa-oregon.org
Thursday
Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. 503-580-0498
Friday
BabyTime!, 11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy through movement, songs, rhymes, play. Infants 0 – 18 months with caregivers. 503-769-3313
Pinochle, 1 – 4 p.m., Santiam Canyon Senior Center, 844 SW First St., Mill City. Free. 503-897-4176
AA Meeting, 6 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. aa-oregon.org
Narcotics Anonymous, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. 503-990-0861.
Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 First St., Stayton.
Saturday
AARP Tax Help, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Free tax help. Walk-in appointments only.
503-769-3313
AA Meeting, 10 a.m., New Life Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton.
Sunday
AA Meeting, 6 p.m. Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. aa-oregon.org
Notices
Library Art Show
The public is invited to view the artwork of local adult and youth artists during February at Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. 503-769-3313
Sunday, March 1
Shaw Knights of Columbus Breakfast
7:30 – 10 a.m., St. Mary Parish Hall, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., Shaw. Cost: $7 adults, $2 children 12 and under. 503-362-6159
Monday, March 2
Daughters of American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton Fire Department, 1988 W Ida St. Abigail Scott Duiway chapter meeting followed by Weddle Funeral Home presenting writing workshop, “Leave Your Legacy.” Program begins at 11 a.m. Refreshments served. Open to public. Free. 503-769-5951
Read Across America
3 – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, March 3
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Repeats March 17. Glenn, 503-769-9010, [email protected]
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Wednesday, March 4
Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8 a.m., Weddle Funeral Service, 1777 N Third Ave., Stayton. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals. Refreshments. 503-769-3464
St. Boniface Museum
9 a.m. – noon, St. Boniface Community Archives and Museum, 371 Main St., Sublimity. Free. Coffee, tea, cookies. Appointments for other times available by calling Charlene, 503-508-0312.
Family Play Group
10 – 11:30 a.m., Doris’s Place, 11656 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. A free opportunity to spend time with your children, socialize with other families, build support. RSVP to Hannah, 503-769-1120. Repeats March 18.
Aumsville Senior Group
10:30 a.m., Riverview Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville. All seniors are welcome. Repeats March 18. Barbara,
503-749-4306, [email protected]
Stayton Red Hat Strutters
Noon, Ugo’s Pizza, 190 E Ida St., Stayton. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by either wearing green or decorating your red hat to reflect the holiday. Contact hostess Jean Evett, 503-859-2563, to RSVP.
Santiam Heritage Foundation
6:30 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N Third Ave., Stayton. Open to public. 503-769-8860, brownhouse.org
Thursday, March 5
Alzheimer’s Support Group
10 a.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. Open to all. 503-769-3499
Aumsville Planning Commission
6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030
North Santiam Historical Society
7 p.m., Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St. Open to public. Frances, 503-897-2816
Friday, March 6
Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aumsville Fire Department, 490 Church St. Appointments encouraged by visiting redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome and will be scheduled at door.
Friday Movie
3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Frozen 2. Free. For children and their families. 503-769-3313
Santiam Valley Grange
7:30 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. 6:30 p.m. potluck
Saturday, March 7
Family Storytime
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy through songs and rhythms, stories and rhymes. Children and family members. Free. 503-769-3313
Sunday, March 8
Daylight Saving Time Starts
Turn your clocks forward 1 hour.
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, March 9
Sublimity City Council
7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030
Lyons Fire District Board
7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410
Stayton Fire District
7 p.m.,. Mehama Fire Station, 21475 SE Ferry Road, Stayton. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-2601
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Library, 279 Eighth St. Open to public. 503-859-2366
Tuesday, March 10
Commissioner’s Breakfast
7:30 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Meet, eat with Marion County commissioners. Open to public. 503-588-5212
Santiam Historical Society
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. David Lewis, PhD, member of Grand Ronde Tribe, speaks about Native American history in the area. Members invited to no-host supper with Lewis. Meeting is open to public. Light refreshments provided. 503-743-2639
Detroit City Council
6:30 p.m., Detroit City Hall, 150 N Detroit Ave. Open to public. 503-845-3496
Mill City City Council
6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2302
Cascade School Board
7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-8010
VFW Meeting
7 p.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5638. All eligible veterans can join. Repeats March 24. Hank Porter, 503-769-5792
Wednesday, March 11
Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8 a.m., Santiam Golf Course, 8724 SE Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Hosted by Stayton Area Rotary. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals. Refreshments. 503-769-3464
NW Senior & Disability Services
9 a.m. – noon, Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Get help with Medicaid, long-term care, SNAP, caregiver support, home-delivered meals, health and wellness classes. Free. Walk-ins welcome. To schedule an appointment, call Cassandra, 503-304-3459. Repeats March 25.
Save Our Bridge
10 a.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Discuss, review process in completing design, raising funds for Mill City’s Railroad Bridge. facebook.com/saveourbridgecommittee
Lyons Garden Club
1 p.m., Lyons Fire Department, 1114 Main St. Ellen Egan of Egan Gardens demonstrates how to make successful container planters. Plants available for purchase. Jackie Kirkpatrick will share a word of inspiration. 503-767-3348
Caregiver Connection
1 – 2:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one. This month’s topic: End of Life Planning – Legal, Hospice, Burial. Julie, 503-304-3432
Maurice Memorial Auxiliary Bingo
2 – 4 p.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. $5 per packet. Open to public. Repeats March 25.
503-769-3499
Santiam Canyon School Board
5:30 p.m., Santiam Elementary School, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Open to public. Agenda available.
503-897-2321
Dungeons & Dragons
5:30 – 7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. First-timers, experienced players welcome. Age 12 – adult. Free.
503-769-3313
Thursday, March 12
N. Santiam Service Integration Team
9 a.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road #200, Sublimity. Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319, [email protected]
Mom to Mom
9:30 – 11 a.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Meet local moms of young children. Kids play while parents talk. Repeats March 26.
Goodwill Job Connection
1 – 4 p.m., Santiam Center, 11656 Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Free assistance with resumes, job leads, job search skills, more. [email protected], 503-371-2947
Lego Build-It!
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make creation from Legos to display. For children and their families.
503-769-3313
Chamber After Hours
5:15 – 6:30 p.m., Advantage Dental of Stayton, 521 N First Ave. Open to public. 503-769-3464
DIY Craftshop
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make bookmarks using ribbons, charms, buttons. Free. Age 12 – adult. Register at library or by calling 503-769-3313.
RDS Board Meeting
6 p.m., Not So Shabby, 618 N Second Ave., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton monthly meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-930-8202
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894
Aumsville Historical Society
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public. 503-749-2744
Saturday, March 14
Friends Spring Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Molly Mo’s, 440 NE Cherry St., Sublimity. Vintage items for home, person, garden. Also at Mama Roost, 6067 SE 78th Ave., Salem. Free admission. 503-510-0820
Second Saturday Winter Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Macleay Grange, 8312 Macleay Road, Salem. Indoor farmers market, baked goods, handmade crafts. Free admission. 503-464-6664
Canyon Senior Center Bingo
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Canyon Senior Center, 844 SW First Ave., Mill City. Play bingo for donated prizes. To donate a prize, contact Mike Long, [email protected]. Repeats March 28. 502-897-4176
Art Mart
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 Broadway, Mill City. Marketplace for locally created, handmade art and crafts projects. Free admission, parking. Food, drinks available for purchase. No pets. Ken Cartwright, 503-507-2941
Spaghetti Dinner
4:30 – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Homemade spaghetti sauce, salad bar, garlic bread, dessert. $10 adults, $5 children 6 – 12. Children 5 and under free. Tickets at Stayton Pool or door. Benefits Friends of the Stayton Pool. 541-661-4565
Monday, March 16
Friends of the Library
11 a.m, Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Economic Vitality
2:30 p.m., The Box, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton group discusses topics related to economic health of historic downtown Stayton. Open to public. New members welcome. 503-767-2317
American Legion Post 58
6 p.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. All veterans with honorable discharge welcome.
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Mill City Planning Commission
6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. 503-897-3499
Wednesday, March 18
Teen Un-Book Club
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Hang out, eat snacks, have informal chat about books. Grades 6 – 12. Free.
503-769-3313
Sublimity Heritage Society
4:30 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Interest meeting in forming Sublimity Heritage Society to save Sublimity’s historical values. Open to all. Mary Carskadon, 503-769-4521
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, March 19
Spring Equinox
Cascade Service Integration Team
9 a.m., Turner Christian Church, 7871 SE Marion Road, Turner. Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319
NSSD Board
6 p.m., Sublimity Elementary, 431 E Main St. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924
Aumsville Planning Commission
6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030
Gates City Council
7 p.m., Gates City Hall, 101 E Sorbin St. Open to publice. 503-897-2669
Friday, March 20
Softer Side of Storytime
10 a.m., Stayton Public Library. For families looking for more adaptive library experience for children of all abilities. Space is limited. 503-769-3313
MC Dog Services Visit
1 – 3 p.m., Stayton City Hall, 362 N Third Ave. Marion County Dog Services meet-n-greet. Learn about licensing, lost dogs, how to adopt a dog or become volunteer. Open to all. 503-769-3425
Saturday, March 21
Spring Break Reading Challenge
Stayton Public Library. Pick up a challenge sheet, complete the items on it, return it for prizes. Sheets due March 28. Free. 503-769-3313
Pancake Breakfast
7 – 10 a.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1145 Fifth St., Lyons. Pancakes, eggs, ham, biscuits & gravy, coffee, juice. $6; children under 6 free. 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
Sunday, March 22
KofC FUNdraiser
1 – 5 p.m., Anthony Hall, 11758 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. St. Anthony Council Knights of Columbus corned beef & cabbage meal. Beer by Wolfgang’s. Music, games. $15 adults, $8 children 11 and under. Benefits Oregon Right to Life.
Monday, March 23
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public. 503-749-2030
Tuesday, March 24
Santiam Integration Team
10:30 a.m., Gates Fire Hall, 101 E Sorbin Ave. Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319
Life-Size Board Games
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Try to win at life-size versions of popular board games. For children and their families. 503-769-3313
Detroit Planning Commission
6:30 p.m., Detroit City Hall, 150 N Detroit Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-845-3496
Mill City City Council
6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2302
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167
Wednesday, March 25
Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8 a.m., First American Title, 1161 N First Ave., Stayton. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals. Refreshments. 503-769-3464
Book Club for Adults
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. This month’s selection is Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giodano. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, March 26
Teen Art Lab
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Paint color block piece. Grades 6 – 12. Register at library or by calling
503-769-3313.
Friday, March 27
Teen Games Afternoon
3 – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Play board games, Wii and Switch games. Grades 6 – 12. Free. 503-769-3313
Saturday, March 28
Free Pancake Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway. Pancakes, coffee, tea, juice. Open to public.
503-897-4509
Veteran Information Seminar
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Weddle Funeral Service, 1777 N Third Ave., Stayton. Hear from veteran community groups, organizations about benefits available and opportunities for veterans and their families. Lunch provided to those who RSVP by calling 503-769-2423.
Monday, March 30
Paced for Purpose
9:30 a.m., The Box, LLC, 278 E High St., Stayton. Step-by-step approach to pursuing passion and goal setting for intentional success. Free to local entrepreneurs, business professionals. Co-hosted by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce, Words Out PR. 503-769-3464
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. 503-769-3425
Sublimity Planning Commission
7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. 503-769-5475
Marion Estates Auxiliary
2 p.m., Sloper Cafe, 590 SE Conifer Circle, Sublimity. 503-769-8900
Pajama Storytime
7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Evening storytime featuring books, songs. Come in pajamas, bring stuffies. Free. 503-769-3313
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