New Samaritan urgent clinic hours
Samaritan Urgent Care Walk-In clinic in Lebanon has new hours.
The clinic will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Walk-In Clinics are a good choice for patients whose health care needs are pressing, but not life threatening, and when they cannot get in for primary care provider appointments. Illnesses and injuries treated in the clinic include, but are not limited to: sprains or strains; earache; minor infections; small cuts or abrasions, minor burns; sore throats; rashes without fever; mild asthma; urinary tract infections; and minor broken bones, with skin not broken.
For more information about Samaritan Health Services urgent, walk-in and same-day care options, visit samhealth.org/UrgentCare.
Chamber awards
deadline Friday
Nominations for individuals deserving of Chamber of Commerce community service awards are being accepted through Friday, March 23.
Applications are available and should be submitted at the chamber office, 1575 Main St. Award categories are: Distinguished Citizen, First Citizen, Junior First Citizen, Patti Woods Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, and the VIP Award. For more details, see the display ad on page 3.
The chamber’s 73rd annual awards banquet will be held Saturday, April 7, at the Jim Riggs Community Center. Trevor Tagle will perform at the event, which will be themed “Christmas All Year ’Round.” Menu choices, provided by The Point, will be prime rib or turkey.
For more information, to purchase tickets or to sponsor a table, call the Sweet Home Chamber at (541) 367-6186, or email [email protected].
‘Pride and Prejudice’
on stage in Albany
“Pride and Prejudice” will be staged March 23 through April 7 by Albany Civic Theater at 111 First Ave. W in Albany.
Based on the novel by Jane Austen, the play follows the saga of five daughters of the Bennet family who must be married off in 1880s Victorian England.
Was ever a mother as put upon as Mrs. Bennet? Jane falls deeply in love with the wealthy Mr. Bingley, and it looks as if a romance is possible between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy is a very proud young man and he is shocked by mama’s vulgar matchmaking! He not only leaves for London, but also manages to take Mr. Bingley with him. Jane is heartbroken. Finally, Mr. Darcy returns to propose to Elizabeth. She promptly refuses and berates him for taking Mr. Bingley away and hurting Jane. The attraction between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy eventually triumphs over the pride of one and the prejudice of the other.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on March 23, 24, 30, 31, and April 5, 6 and 7, and a matinee show at 2:30 p.m. on April 1.
Tickets are $13 for general admission, and $10 for seniors and juniors.
For more information, visit albanycivic.org.
Activities for child
abuse awareness
Sweet Home Police Department will observe Child Abuse Awareness Month Saturday, April 7, by planting a Pinwheel Garden at 11 a.m. at 1950 Main St.
Pinwheels will be available for purchase from SHPD starting Sunday, April 1, for $1.50 apiece or 10 for $13. They can be planted in the SHPD garden (front lawn) or at private homes or businesses. Participants are asked to email photos of their pinwheel gardens for posting on the SHPD Facebook page to Gina Riley, at [email protected].
Free antenna ribbons will be available at SHPD on the day of the event, April 7.
Also, following the planting of the Pinwheel Garden, the second annual Walk a Mile for a Child will be held. Adults are encouraged to bring youngsters to participate. Strollers, wagons and bikes are welcome.
The first 40 children who register for the Walk will receive a Blue Child Abuse Awareness daypack.
Hot dogs, cookies and drinks will be served after the walk.
For more information, contact Community Services Officer Gina Riley at (541) 367-5181.
Boot camp for
aspiring electricians
A 10-week, once-weekly High School Electrical Boot Camp will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3 through June 5, at Central Electrical Training Center, 33309 Highway 99E, Tangent.
The free Boot Camp is designed for students who are currently high school freshmen through seniors. Participation is very limited – first come, first served.
Students must complete all sessions. They will participate in hands-on activities that explore the world of electricity, and will get hands-on experience working with highly trained and skilled instructors. This is an opportunity to explore career possibilities in a high-wage, high-demand career field.
Those who complete the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Blood donation
event March 28
The American Red Cross asks residents to consider making an appointment for a blood drive from from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy.
Make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross blood donor app, visiting http://www.redcrossblood.org, or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Gubernatorial
candidates forum
Top Republican candidates in this year’s governor’s race have been invited to participate in a forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at the Linn County Fair & Expo, 3700 Knox Butte Road E, Albany.
Those attending the forum will have the opportunity to submit questions, and the topics of greatest interest will be directed to the candidates.
For more information, contact Christine Ruck at (541) 401-0457.
Low vision group to talk books
“Talking Books” will be the topic for the Mid-Valley Low Vision Support Group’s meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Brookdale Grand Prairie, 1929 Grand Prairie Road, Albany.
Elka Burton, librarian at the Oregon Commission for the Blind Library, will discuss how easy it is to be a participant in this free service financed by federal funds for low vision and disabled people.
Everything is free – the recorder and the books; and you do not have to leave your house to receive them.
All are welcome. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. For information, call (541) 928-5008.
Get help with Medicare basics
A Medicare class that will cover the basics of Medicare parts A, B, Cx and D will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Annex, 44 Industrial Way.
The free class is designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare, or current beneficiaries who have questions.
It will be conducted by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments in partnership with the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program and Linn-Benton Community College. A SHIBA volunteer counselor will present the class.
Spouses and other relatives are welcome to attend.
Reservations are required. Call (541) 812-0849 to reserve your seat.
Used wedding
décor fair Saturday
Santiam Place in Lebanon will host a sale event for those who want to sell their gently used wedding décor, and for those who are planning a wedding and need affordable decorations.
The Wedding Decor Re-Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Santiam Place, 139 Main St., Lebanon. For information on selling items, call (541) 259-4255.
Beautification work
starts March 27
Work party events for Sweet Home Beautification will take place at 8:30 a.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, starting March 27.
Any necessary tools and vests will be provided. Meet at 11th Avenue and Main Street, next to Key Bank.
For more information, contact Susan Thompson at (541) 401-5411.
Meals on Wheels
weekly menu
Meals on Wheels, also known as Your Table or Ours, offers lunch at the Sweet Home Community Center to seniors over 60 at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
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, March 23, is cheese and green chile bake or beef enchilada bake, cut green beans, spinach Romaine salad, wheat dinner roll and vanilla pudding.
The menu on Monday, March 26, is creamed turkey and vegetables or beef stroganoff, whipped potatoes, seasoned carrots, whole wheat roll and peanut butter bar.
The menu on Tuesday, March 27, is orange-glazed chicken breast or country fried steak, Colcannon potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread and cookies ’n’ cream pudding.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.