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, Gates, Lyons, Marion, Mehama, Jefferson, Turner. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. For delivery, call Ginger, 503-769-7995.
Tuesday
Storytime, 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. For children and family members of all ages. Takes place outside. Space is limited. Register: staytonoregon.gov/page/library_calendar or at the library. 503-769-3313
ESL, GED, Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. No cost for class. Workbook is $20. Runs through June. Repeats Thursdays. Mary, 503-779-7029.
Wednesday
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters, 8 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
Stayton Area Rotary, noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Guests welcome. 503-508-9431, staytonarearotary.org
Griefshare, 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. National nondenominational support group. 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 your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast and a cruise on country roads afterwards. Park on Marion Street.
Monday, Nov. 1
Grange Haunted House
6 – 8 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Appropriate for all ages. Fog machine in use. Social distancing and masks required. 503-859-2161
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Agenda available. Open to public. Livestream can be viewed at youtu.be/dW5TOolK7SE. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, Nov. 2
Food For Fines
Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. Patrons may waive $1 per box/can of non-perishable food donated on fines only, with a maximum of $10 per patron. All items received benefit Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope. Runs through Nov. 30. 503-859-2366
Stayton Parks & Rec Board
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-2919
Wednesday, Nov. 3
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8:30 a.m., Santiam Ballet Academy, 400 N Third Ave., Stayton. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Coffee, light refreshments served. 503-769-3464.
Friday, Nov. 5
Stayton UMC Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Handmade crafts, candies, canned and baked goods. Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Benefits local charities, community needs, mission projects. Also 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13. Staytonumc.org, 503-769-5700
Marion SWCD First Friday
10 a.m. Zoom. ODA ag channel maintenance details. :earn more about resources, OSU Extension programming/projects, educational events focused on small farms. Register at marionswcd.net under News and Events. 503-391-9927
Almost, Maine
7 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Stayton High drama presents Almost, Maine. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Tickets at the door. Repeats Nov. 6. 503-769-2171
Charley’s Aunt
7 p.m., Spotlight Community Theatre, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Spotlight Community Theatre presents Charley’s Aunt: A Victorian Farce in Two Acts. $15 general admission. $12 seniors and students. $6 youth. Tickets on sale online at spotlightct.com or at the door. Repeats 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 11, 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 7, 13.
503-302-0936
Sunday, Nov. 7
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Remember to set your clock back 1 hour.
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, Nov. 8
Stayton City Council Work Session
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and priority projects. Open to public. Livestream can be viewed at youtu.be/_WRV7E7pN9Y. 503-769-3425
Sublimity City Council
7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. Agenda available. Meeting also conducted virtually via GoTo Meeting. For virtual meeting information, contact 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Agenda available. Open to public. 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, Nov. 9
Marion County 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.
Ancestry Detectives
10 a.m. Zoom. Kathy Valdez shows the Blurb book she created for a family tree. For Zoom information, contact David Stewart at [email protected].
Medicare Information & Options
11 a.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 SE Kingston Jordan Road, Stayton. Dan Prouix of Prouix-Dunford Medicare will go through the ABCs of Medicare and assist clients in selecting a Medicare plan best suited for their needs. Free. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com
Take & Make Kits
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave. Pick up activity kids for everyone in the family. Age 3 – 6: DIY Magnet Puzzles. Age 7 – 11: Glass Stone Magnets. Teens: Junk Bots. Adults: Gratitude Wreaths. Limited to one per person while supplies last. Available in the library or through curbside pickup.
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 District 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, Nov. 10
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8:30 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Coffee, light refreshments served. 503-769-3464.
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].
Thursday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Free Veterans Breakfast
8 – 11 a.m., North Santiam Eagles, 640 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Free breakfast for all veterans. Eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee. RSVP: Lisa, Santiam Canyon School District, 503-897-2321.
Aumsville Fire District
6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org
Friday, Nov. 12
All Together Now
7 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Cascade drama presents All Together Now, a global event celebrating local theater. Repeats 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Nov. 14. 503-749-8020 ext. 2509
Saturday, Nov. 13
Photo Shoot Fundraiser
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Family pictures, individual pictures. $40 per session. Hosted by Mari-Linn PTA. To reserve a session, email [email protected].
Sunday, Nov. 14
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
Veterans Concert
3 p.m., YouTube. Willamette Master Chorus performs patriotic, remembrance and music of gratitude. A special thank you to veterans, and firefighters. Also, acknowledgement of those who sacrificed so much on Sept. 11, 2001. Free. YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/willamettemasterchorus.
Monday, Nov. 15
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, 400 W Virginia St. Open to public. Livestream: youtu.be/qbAmbDOMW00. 503-769-3425
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Toys for Joy Signup
1 – 4 p.m. Families in the Stayton or Sublimity fire districts can sign up by appointment. Stayton Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road. COVID-19 screenings will be done prior. Masks required. Available appointments are Nov. 16, 17, 19, 30 and Dec. 1. Visit staytonfire.org. Forms at staytonfire.org. Informtion: Stayton FD, 503-769-2601 or Sublimity, 503-769-3282. For Lyons Fire District, register with the Lyons Fire Station, 503-859-2410.
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. Meeting ID: 890 8301 3419. Password: 475977. 503-930-8202, northsantiam.org
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters
8:30 a.m., Marketplace at The Grove, 351 N Third Ave., Stayton. Networking for local business, non-profitls. Coffee, light refreshments served. 503-769-3464.
Red Cross Blood Drive
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Stayton Public Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, Nov. 18
North Santiam School District Board
6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Open to public. Also Zoom. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us
Saturday, Nov. 20
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch to go. If mandated, masks will be required. Free, parking.
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
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Covered Bridge Cafe Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Free. go to facebook.com/coveredbridgecafe06/ for details
Thursday, Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, Nov. 26
Native American Heritage Day
Monday, Nov. 29
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Open to public. Agenda available. Livestream available at youtu.be/ZuDsDpjj7RM. 503-769-2998
