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.
Covid-19, Flu, RSV Testing, 2 – 5 p.m., Ditter’s Square, 134 W Main St., Sublimity. Pre-register at LabDash.net. Appointments required: santiamhospital.org/coronavirus. Repeats 2 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 503-769-3230
Covid-19 Vaccinations, 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Vaccines, boosters for those 6 months and older. Monday – Friday Appointments 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
Family Storytime, 11:05 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy through songs, stories. For children and family members of all ages. Free. 503-769-3313
English/GED/Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. No cost for class. Workbook is $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. Coffee, light refreshments served. 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
Baby & Toddler Time, 11:05 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore the world of early literacy through movement, songs, rhymes, play. For infants and toddlers up to 24 months and their caregivers. Free. No class March 8. 503-769-3313
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
GriefShare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. National, nondenominational support group. Runs 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. 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 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. Food Pantry.
971-710-5665
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.
Family Fit & Fun, 11:05 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Use different ways to move, grow, explore. 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. Local produce, eggs, meats, artisan crafts. 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]
Notice
Auxiliary Scholarships
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary is accepting scholarship applications for the 23-24 school year. Applicants must live in the Santiam Hospital service area. Students must be interested in a medical career. Applications are available at santiamhospital.org, and are due April 7.
Wednesday, March 1
Chamber Business Network
8:15 a.m., TBD. Hosted by Compass Visual. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. 503-769-3464
AARP Tax Aide Appointments
Noon – 4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Schedule online for AARP Foundation Tax Help. No walk-ins. Every Wednesday through April 12. Free. http://tinyurl.com/5fts3udb
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, March 2
Dungeons & Dragons
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3GRzRPB and choose March 2 or March 30. Identical games both session, but with smaller groups. Age 12 and older. Free.
503-769-3313
Bingo for a Cause
6 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Play Bingo and support Mari-Linn’s 8th-grade promotion. Prizes awarded for each game. 503-767-2337
Sunday, March 5
Shaw Knights of Columbus Breakfast
7:30 – 10 a.m., St. Mary Parish Hall, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., Shaw. Biscuits and 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, March 6
Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Guest speaker is HPR Diana Maul presenting “Revolutionary Women” in celebration of Women’s History Month. All welcome. Refreshments served. 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. Each artist brings 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. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, March 7
Read Across Stayton
Celebrate reading with the library all week long. Watch for staff at different locations across town and maybe get “caught” reading yourself. Then join the library at 5 p.m. 3/10 for a reading celebration. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. Repeats March 14. Staytonlionsclub.org
Stayton Parks and Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Wednesday, March 8
Chamber Business Network
8:15 a.m., The Box, LCC, 278 E High St., Stayton. Hosted by Revitalize Downtown Stayton. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce.
503-769-3464
Thursday, March 9
Button Bouquet Salt Shakers
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Create a spring bouquet with buttons. Age 11 and older, and adults. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3xasVYI or call 503-769-3313. Free.
Bingo for a Cause
6 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Play Bingo and support the Stayton Lions Club.
503-767-2337
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894
Lyons Library Board
7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. 503-859-2366
Sunday, March 12
Daylight Saving Begins
Remember to turn your clock one hour ahead.
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
Monday, March 13
Homeless Task Force
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Agenda available. 503-769-3425
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 503-769-5475
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, March 14
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 March 28.
Maker Lab
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Drop in all week and try out a craft activity. This month’s activity is best for ages 8 and older. Younger learners are welcome with their family’s help. Free. 503-769-3313
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. Agenda available. 503-749-8010,
cascade.k12.or.us
Wednesday, March 15
Chamber Business Network
8:15 a.m., TBD. Hosted by Community Lending Works. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. 503-769-3464
Red Cross Blood Drive
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, March 16
NSSD Board
6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton OR TBA. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924,
nsantiam.k12.or.us
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Teen Game Night
5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Play Switch and Wii games, and board games. Snacks provided. Age 11 – 18. Free. 503-769-3313
Saturday, March 18
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch available to go and limited seating. 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
Monday, March 20
Spring Equinox
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. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, March 21
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom information, call 503-930-8202; email [email protected].
Thursday, March 23
Chamber Community Awards
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Join the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce to honor individuals and businesses who exemplify excellence and servant leadership in the community. Tickets $35/person, $275/table. 503-769-3464, staytonsublimitychamber.org
Saturday, March 25
Grange Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Eggs, ham, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice. $6/person. 503-859-2161
Monday, March 27
Free Playgroup
10 – 11:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Free playgroup for children age 5 and younger. RSVP to [email protected] or 503-769-1120
Sublimity Planning Commission
4:30 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. 503-769-5475
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, March 28
Supa Awesome Dog Man Days
Celebrate the newest arrival in the Dog Man series, and earn a chance to win a copy of the new book, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea! Activities will be out in the library all week, and winners will be drawn at the end of the day on March 31. For Dog Man fans of all ages. Free. 503-769-3313
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Thursday, March 30
Stayton Book Discussion
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. All welcome. Free. 503-769-3313
