Lecture to focus on disaster, education
The annual Starker Lecture Series at Oregon State University will this year focus on resilience in the face of disasters and other disturbances and how people across the forest landscape work to overcome them and learn from them.
This week’s session will be on education, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The series examines how communities, industries and organizations have responded to recent and previous disruptions and are poised to play critical roles in creating a better future in the areas of forest economics, recreation, education and research.
The series is free and open to the public via Zoom and Facebook Live. It features four panel discussions and concludes with a capstone workshop scheduled for a still to be determined date in April. Registration for each of the panel discussions is open.
The series began on Jan. 28 with a discussion on recreation. Subsequent sessions, all running from 2 to 3:30 p.m., economics (March 3) and research (March 10). The capstone will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on April 7 or April 21, whichever date is ultimately selected.
The lecture series is sponsored by the Starker family in memory of T.J. and Bruce Starker, prominent leaders in the development of the Oregon forest products industry.
The series is also supported by the OSU College of Forestry and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
More information is available at starkerlectures.forestry.oregonstate.edu.
LBCC seminars for business support
Linn-Benton Community College’s Small Business Development Center is offering two free Zoom virtual classes and workshops for small business operators or those who are interested in starting a business, on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
“Going Into Business,” led by Melinda Short, will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In just one session, you’ll get all the basic information you will need to begin planning your successful business. Short will discuss rules, regulations, financing, customers, markets, and feasibility.
“What You Must Know About Cash Flow,” led by Joe Peterson, will be offered from 3 to 4 p.m.
The webinars are intended for both those embarking on new business ventures or have been in business a few years and need a refresher.
To register, which is required, contact Anne Green at (541) 917-4929 or by email at [email protected].
Blood donation event Feb. 23
Fir Lawn Lutheran Church will host a blood donation event from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 109 W. Holley Road.
Contact Jean Beriault at (541) 258-7782 or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter sponsor code SweetHomeComm to schedule a time slot.
Free health help from Samaritan
Samaritan Health Services is offering free web seminars on diagnostic imaging and using technology to exercise, both on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
“What’s Inside? A Closer Look at Diagnostic Imaging” is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Tommy Williams, diagnostic imaging manager at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, will discuss the many imaging tools available. From DEXA bone density testing to MRI, these tools play a vital role in helping health care providers make a diagnosis. Participants are encouraged to bring the questions and topics they’d like to discuss.
“Exercise With a Side of Technology” will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., also on Feb. 23.
Sandeep Jalli, DO, of Samaritan Heart Center, will discuss the cardiovascular benefits of exercise and the role popular devices like Fitbit, Apple Watch and others can play in your exercise routine. You’ll also find out about helpful heart health apps and how to keep moving during the pandemic.
For more information and to register, which is required, visit http://www.samhealth.org/health-services/classes-and-events and scroll to the appropriate title under the date Feb. 23.
Meals on Wheels weekly menu
Meals on Wheels offers take-out lunch at the Sweet Home Community Center to seniors over 60 at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Senior Center serves a separate lunch on Wednesdays.
Suggested donation is $3.50. All meals are served with milk, coffee or tea upon request and diabetic desserts are available on request.
The menu on Friday, Feb. 12, is a Valentine’s Day special of roasted turkey or meatloaf, both with gravy, sour cream and chive potatoes, country trio vegetables, squash bread and Valentine’s Day chocolate cake.
No meal will be served Monday, Feb. 15, due to the Presidents’ Day holiday.
The menu on Tuesday, Feb. 16, is a Mardi Gras special of chicken and sausage jambalaya or red beans and rice, whole kernel corn, marinated zucchini salad, cracked wheat roll and bread pudding with raisins.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.