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
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
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
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy with infants and toddlers through different activities. Older siblings welcome. Free. 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
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].
Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization.
503-859-2627
English/GED/Citizenship Classes, 6:30 – 8 pm, Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. Class is free. Workbook is $20. Runs through June. Begins Sept. 12. 503-779-7029
Friday
Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.
Saturday
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]
Wednesday, Nov. 1
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.
Grange Haunted House
6 – 8 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Appropriate for all ages. Fog machine will be in use. $5/person. 503-859-2161
Thursday, Nov. 2
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
Bingo for a Cause
6 – 8 p.m., Snow Peak Brewery, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Come play bingo for donations to Family Building Blocks. Prizes awarded. All ages. 503-767-2337
Friday, Nov. 3
Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments at redcrossblood.org.
UMC Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Lunch 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Repeats Nov. 4, 11. staytonumc.org
Saturday, Nov. 4
Cascade Craft Sale
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Sponsored by Cascade Travel Club.
The SIP 2.0
1 – 6 p.m., downtown Stayton. Sample your way through a variety of beer, wine, cider and spirit vendors in downtown Stayton. 21+ event. Advanced tickets $30 and include 10 sample tickets. Additional sample tickets are $10 per five samples. Tickets $35 day of event. 503-769-3464, staytonsublimitychamber.org
Sunday, Nov. 5
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Turn your clocks 1 hour back.
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
Monday, Nov. 6
Daughters of American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Learn the essential role of Civil Air Patrol in our communities and the Cadet training program for youth ages 8-21 from guest speaker Col. Dennis Wyza, CAP. All welcome. Refreshment served. 503-589-6991.
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
Homeless Task Force
6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Medicare Help
10:30 a.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton. Bring questions and learn about changes. Free. Also Nov. 14. Dan Proulx, 503-409-5183
Stayton Lions Club
Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. Repeats Nov. 21. 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, Nov. 8
Patricia Betters Book Signing
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cascade Assisted Living, 2201 N Third Ave., Stayton. Author Patricia Betters signs copies of her new book, “Oink’s Friends, Jack.” Books will be available for purchase.
SHS Fitness Center Groundbreaking
Noon, Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Groundbreaking for the Ty Hart Memorial Fitness Center at Stayton High. The gathering takes place behind the main gym. Open to public. 503-769-2171
Board Game Challenge
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. How far can your team go in the Board Game Challenge? Build a team or join a team at the library. All ages. Repeats Nov. 9-10. Free. 503-769-3313
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, Nov. 9
Election Recycling Collection
6 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Bring electronics to recycle with Republic Services. Free. 503-769-3425
DIY Craftshop
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make a rustic folded book page wreath. For age 11 and older. Registration: 503-769-3313
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, Nov. 10
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 complimentary snacks. RSVP: 503-566-2132, familybuildingblocks.org.
Yarn Swap
11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Learn some simple patterns and techniques, swap some yard or fabric scraps and get inspired for your next project. Crafters of all ages welcome. 503-769-3313
Saturday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Sunday, Nov. 12
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, Nov. 13
Sublimity City Council
6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 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. Open to public. 503-859-2410
Stayton Fire District
7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Open to public. 503-769-2601
Tuesday, Nov. 14
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
Dementia Care Conversations
3 – 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. Care information, training and resources 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 Nov. 28.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Stayton Library Board
6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313
Thursday, Nov. 16
Craft Together
5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Help make warm blankets for animal shelters. Crafters of all ages welcome. 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. Also available on Zoom. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us
Regis High Theater
7 p.m., Regis High, 550 W Regis St., Stayton. Regis High’s theater department presents Clue. Tickets $8. Repeats Nov. 17-18.
SHS Theater
7:30 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Stayton High’s theater department presents Clue. Play contains some suggestive material and content. The production also utilizes fake weaponry as prop. No weapons are used with malice or ill-intent. Parental guidance is suggested. $5/adults. $3/students. Tickets at door or staytontheater.ludus.com. Repeats 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19, 2 p.m. Nov. 19. regisstmary.org
Friday, Nov. 17
St. Mary of Shaw Bazaar
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 9168 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Aumsville. Homemade cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, pies, cakes, cookies, candy plus craft items. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10/person. Repeats Nov. 18. 503-362-6159
Saturday, Nov. 18
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch to go. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161
Sublimity School Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sublimity School, 431 E Main St. Proceeds benefit students traveling to Washington D.C. in 2024
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, Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846
Sunday, Nov. 19
Breakfast with Santa
8:30 – 10:30 a.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 9168 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Aumsville. Pancake breakfast with Santa. $10/adults. $5/kids 6-11, under 5 eat free.
Turkey Bingo Shoot
1 – 5 p.m., Sublimity Fire District, 115 NW Parker St. Play Bingo, win turkeys. Fundraiser for Sublimity Volunteer Firefighters Association. 503-769-3282 Monday, Nov. 20
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.
Red Cross Blood Drive
1 – 6:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Appointments at redcrossblood.org.
Stayton City Council
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425,
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Lego Build-It!
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Release your inner builder, display your creations. All ages. Repeats Nov. 22.
North Santiam Watershed Council
6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202.
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Free Community Thanksgiving
3 – 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Traditional dinner while supplies last. Volunteers and donations needed. Cari, 503-689-5015.
Thursday, Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, Nov. 24
Aumsville PTC Bazaar
4 – 8 p.m., Aumsville Elementary, 572 N 11th St. Over 75 vendors. Repeats 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 25. Debbie Shaffer, 503-467-6532, [email protected]
Stayton Holiday Festival
5 – 7 p.m., downtown Stayton. Shop, visit Santa, vote for your favorite window. Tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of Third and Ida Street. Saturday includes free carriage rides and a holiday movie at Star Cinema. Event details: Revitalize Downtown Stayton on Facebook.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Lyons Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 7th St., Lyons.
Monday, Nov. 27
Sublimity Planning Commission
4:30 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475,
cityofsublimity.org
Stayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov
Aumsville City Council
7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Toys for Joy Sign Ups
1 – 4 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Toys for Joy and Gift of Christmas Dinner registration is by appointment only and starts today through Dec. 1. Both programs serve applicants living in both the Stayton Fire District and Sublimity Fire District boundaries. Stayton Fire District’s Toys for Joy program provides Christmas gifts for children in need up to age 18 (if still in school), and the Gift of Christmas Dinner program provides a food box to households in need to make Christmas dinner. Repeats 3 – 6 p.m. Nov. 29-30,
1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
Lyons City Council
6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Book Club Discussion
4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. Tea, treats provided. All welcome. Free. 503-769-3313
Thursday, Nov. 30
Reader’s Cafe
3 – 4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Stop in to “taste” a selection of themed titles in children’s literature and build up your personal library with a free book. Designed for readers of all ages. Free. 503-769-3313
See our Home for the Holidays booklet for lots more seasonal activity listings
Datebook Submission Information
To get your events and fundraisers published in Our Town, send your releases – including date, time, location, activity, cost, contact information – to [email protected]. Or drop them off at 2340 Martin Dr., Stayton.
