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WEEKLY EVENTS 

Monday

Stayton Community Food Bank –
9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Those who are in need are served regardless of the location of their residence. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088

Free Covid-19 Testing, noon –
6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. No physician’s order required. Walk-ins welcome. Pre-register at labdash.net, 503-769-3230. Walk-ins will not be turned away. Repeats 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Walk-In Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic – 2 – 5 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Adult and children age 5 and older vaccines available. Free. Drop in or schedule an appointment at santiamhospital.org.

Community Yoga – 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Suggested donation $5 – 15. All levels welcome. Repeats Wednesday. Kathy, [email protected]

Tuesday

Storytime – 9 a.m., Scio Public Library, 38957 NW First Ave. Stories, songs and crafts. For children through age 5. Free. 503-394-3342

Mill City and Gates Community Center Food Pantry – 10 a.m. – noon, 258 SW Cedar St. Open every Tuesday except the first Tuesday of the month. Repeats 6 – 8 p.m. Thursdays.
503-897-4904

Mill City Senior Meals – noon, First Presbyterian Church, 236 W Broadway. Pick up lunch Tuesday or Thursday. Meals on Wheels available. 503-897-2204

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

ARCHES – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. Get help with rent, utilities, moving costs, post wildfire recovery resources. Runs Wednesday – Saturday. 503-971-5676

Jefferson Food Pantry – 3 – 6 p.m., 310 N Second St., Jefferson. Serves communities of Scio and Crabtree. No ID necessary. 503-779-9807

Alcoholic Anonymous – 7 p.m., Gates Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. Open discussion group.

Thursday

North Santiam Gleaners –
8 a.m. – 2 p.m., IOOF Hall, 38952 Highway 226, Scio. Set up at 8 a.m. Food distribution at 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Enter through the front door, leave by the front door.  503-394-2147

Point Man Ministries – 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627

Griefshare – 6 – 8 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Grief support group open to anyone navigating through grief. Sign up for the free service through griefshare.org or contact Christy Anspach at 406-431-8256. Runs through May 5.

Friday

Cars & Coffee – 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.

Idanha and Detroit Community Food Pantry – 9 a.m. – noon., 397 Church St., Idanha. Information: 503-854-3030 and leave a message.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 6 p.m., Santiam Outreach Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. 971-332-5676

THIS WEEK

Saturday, April 16

Scio Easter Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m., Scio High Sports Fields, 38880 N Main St. Drawings and egg hunt for ages 1 to fifth grade. Sparky and the Easter Bunny will be present. Free entry. Hosted by Scio Fire District. 503-394-3000.

The Canyon Egg Hunt
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mill City Christian Church, 233 SW Third Ave. Easter egg hunt, prizes, activities. Ages 3 – 12. Free. 503-897-2716

Solar Energy Fair – 3 – 5 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Sustainable Silverton hosts informational event to promote financially-accessible solar. Free. [email protected]

Easter Egg Hunt – 11 a.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. More than 10,000 eggs filled with candy and more than 750 prizes including bicycles and scooters. Age 0 – 12. Free. Sponsored by Santiam Chapel, Mehama Community and Canyon Bible Fellowship.

Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes.
503-881-9846

Service Academy Information Day – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., West Linn High, 5464 W A St. Students, parents and educators are invited to attend and learn about the application process to attend the nation’s Service academies. Host by Congressman Kurt Schrader. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary. [email protected]

Sunday, April 17

Easter

Easter Sunrise Service – 8 a.m., Idanha City Park, 395 Church St. 

Easter Celebration – 10 a.m., Mill City Christian Church, 233 SW Third Ave. In-person or online. Children’s ministry activties for children and Easter egg hunt following the service. 503-897-2716

Easter Service – 11 a.m., Idanha Church, 392 Church St. Easter dinner/pot blessing follows the service.

Easter Mass – 11 a.m., St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 716 S First Ave., Mill City. There will be no Saturday Vigil service on April 16. 503-769-2656

Easter Egg Hunt – 1 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Easter Egg hunt for children ages 0 – 12. Children will be separated into age groups. Sponsored by Santiam Valley Grange. Free. 503-859-2161

Monday, April 18

Tax Day

Tuesday, April 19

Mill City 4th of July Committee –
1 p.m., 158 SW Broadway Street, Mill City. Anyone interested in helping with planning and execution of Mill City’s annual 4th of July event is welcome to attend. Email [email protected] for more information.

Santiam vs Western Christian Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.

Scio vs Yamhill-Carlton Softball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First Ave.

Detroit Planning Commission –
5:30 p.m. Zoom. Planning and discussion for community outreach regarding downtown corridor theme/design standards. Zoom link available at detroitoregon.us or on Facebook @cityofdetroitoregon. 503-854-3496

North Santiam Watershed Council – 6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email [email protected].

Mill City Planning Commission – 6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-3499, ci.mill-city.or.us

Wednesday, April 20

Santiam vs Jefferson Softball –
3:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St., Mill City.

Idanha-Detroit RFPD Board, 5 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22, Idanha. Open to public. 503-854-3540

Thursday, April 21

Santiam Track & Field – 4 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St.,
Mill City.

NSSD Board – 6 p.m., Stayton Elementary, 875 N Third Ave. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us

Gates City Council – 7 p.m.,
Gates City Hall, 101 E Sorbin St.
Open to public. Agenda available.
503-897-2669

Friday, April 22

Earth Day

Santiam vs Scio Softball – 4:30 p.m., Santiam High, 300 SW Cedar St.,
Mill City.

Scio vs Horizon Christian Baseball – 4:30 p.m., Scio High, 38875 NW First Ave., Scio.

NEXT WEEK

Saturday, April 23

Flea Market – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available to go and limited seating. If mandated, masks will be required. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161

Saturday Night Bingo – 5:30 p.m., North Santiam Eagles, 640 SW Broadway, Mill City. A fundraiser to replace the bar and membership drive in memory of Justin. $.50 cards, special games, blackout. Bob’s Burgers serves up food. Open to public. Donations accepted. Games start at 6 p.m. 503-897-3100

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