And the countdown begins!
The pandemic and wildfires may have temporarily halted Fourth of July celebrations, but this year, fireworks will once again light the night skies over Detroit Lake, Mill City and Stayton. The promise of celebrations elicited comments such as “woohoo,” “something to look forward to” and “been too long.”
Detroit
“Detroit Lake has a bunch of fun activities planned for July 2-3 at the city park,” said Elizabeth Smith, who posted on Facebook that sponsors are still needed for the event coordinated by the Detroit Lake Recreational Area Business Association and the Detroit Lake Foundation.
The celebration – Detroit Strong Revival – is sponsored by Siegmund Excavation & Construction and Davidson’s Masonry, Hillyer’s Mid-City Ford, and Allied Rock. Banner sponsors are still needed as well as sponsors for other festivities during the Detroit Strong Revival Celebration.
Festivities start at 6 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. on Friday, July 2 with the Detroit Strong Hometown Bar-b-que, brews and bands. The barbecue is children and family friendly, with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Food is provided and drinks will be available for purchase.Proceeds will benefit Detroit community-based projects.
Start out Saturday with the Detroit Fire Department Pancake Feed, also at the park. Donations will go to the Detroit Fire Department. The feed is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
From noon to 2 p.m., the Detroit Hometown Parade will take place, with line up at 11 a.m. Children, animals, classic cars, bikes and golf carts are welcome to participate. Entry fee is $25.
Sponsored by Hillyer’s, the Community Kickball Tournament will take place at 3-5 p.m. in the park. Entry fees are $15 per adult and $8 per child. Each registrant will receive a T-shirt.
And long-awaited, the annual Fireworks Over the Lake will take place at dusk, thanks to Siegmund Excavation & Construction and Davidson’s Masonry.
To sign up and to learn more about the Detroit Strong Revival Celebration Events and activities, visit www.detroitlakeoregon.org/events.
Mill City
The Mill City Fourth of July Committee has been busy this year preparing for Fourth of July celebrations at Kimmel Park. The “Canyon Strong” events will start July 3 with the annual Mutt Show from noon to 1:30 p.m. registration and competitions running from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rosette ribbons, trophies, raffle and a grand prize will be handed out, and the winners get to be in the Mill City Fourth of July parade.
“We will have an agility course,” said Stephanie Lynch. “Come have fun!”
For rest and refreshments, a beer garden and food fare will be set up with live music by the Canyon Allstars, 7-10 p.m.
On Sunday, July 4, the Lions Club Breakfast with be held at the Santiam Jr./Sr. High School Commons from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., the same time that vendors will be setting up. Festival grounds open at 11 a.m. and will close at 10 p.m.
Parade line up is at Kimmel Park and SE Fairview at 11 p.m. with the parade starting one hour later. The beer garden and food fare will be available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with live music to be announced 1-3 p.m., Sean Paul 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Sure Fire from 7 p.m. to dusk.
Fireworks sponsored by the Mill City Volunteer Fire Department will light the skies at dusk (about 7 p.m.).
“You asked for a Fourth of July celebration, and you got one,” said Beverly Thacker, committee spokesperson. “Now we need volunteers to make it a success. C’mon Canyon, you can do it!”
Visit the Mill City Fourth of July Celebration page on Facebook for how to help or for more information.
Stayton
Stayton fireworks are a go! Slated for Sunday, July 4, the show will be launched at dusk from the athletic field at Stayton High School. However, the school grounds will not be open for congregate viewing or other activities as in past years, and there will be no afternoon parade.
Russ Strohmeyer is planning a Patriotic Music Cruise through town on the Fourth with some of his hot rod and classic car friends. More details to come.
Financial sponsors include Freres Lumber Company, Pacific Power, Sublimity Insurance, Power Chevrolet, Jimco Fence, Stayton Rotary, North Santiam Funeral Service, Roth’s Fresh Market, Fox Valley Farms, NW Preferred Federal Credit Union, Bill and Jennifer Martinak, Hillyer’s Ford, STR, Jet Auto and SCTC.
Turner
The City of Turner will host its first fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. on July 4 over Turner Lake. A fee will be charged to park at the lake and other nearby lots, benefitting local nonprofits.
Aumsville
Aumsville’s 11th annual Saturday Market starts up on June 26 and ends on Sept. 11. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot and Tower Park under the water tower.
A great variety of vendors will be on hand with seasonal produce, retail products, crafters, artisans, yummy snacks, yard art, food trucks and more! Always something for everyone. Proceeds from vendor fees help support Aumsville PARC programs for area youth.
“Each year our vendor and visitor numbers have grown, and we hope to see that trend continue,” said Colleen Rogers, city clerk. “Visitors will find a variety of fresh produce and garden products, yard art, photography, crafts and artisans.”
Vendor registration is open now. For more information, call 503-749-2030 or message [email protected].
Sublimity
Sublimity will host the Project Living Hope Summer Kick-Off Fun Run at 9 a.m. at Church Park. Proceeds from the 3K/5K Fun/Run/Walk will help fund the group’s athletic program in Haiti, the completion of the new basketball facilities and help PLH host a similar fun run for families and youth in Camp Marie, Haiti. The entry
fee is $20 per adult and $10 per child. Packet pickup is 8 a.m. on race day. The event is sponsored by: Power Chevrolet, Hiatt Christmas Trees, PT Northwest, True Private Wealth Advisers, Foodology Mobile Kitchen, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Professionals and Stayton Sport.
For more information, call 503-714-1477 or message [email protected].
