Upcoming City Meetings
These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts among members, work session additions, holidays, etc. Last minute changes do occur at times. Please check the governing board’s website for updated information and agendas.
Lebanon Parks, Trees & Trails: Wed., Oct. 21, 2 p.m. at library, 55 Academy St.
Lebanon Planning Commission: Wed., Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at library, 55 Academy
Sweet Home City Council: Tue., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 3225 Main St.
Brownsville City Council: Tue., Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at City Hall, 255 N Main St.
Sweet Home Community Health Committee: Wed., Oct. 28, 4 p.m., at City Hall, 3225 Main St.
The New Era publishes announcements of upcoming events at no charge, as space permits. Free and nonprofit events are prioritized, but free services or events offered by for-profit businesses will also be included as space permits. To submit an event, email information (description, location, date, time and any other necessary details, as well as contact information for questions) to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event. Questions? Call (541) 367-2135 or send a message to the above email.
Army Corps-Green Peter Meeting
The Portland District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, to discuss the upcoming drawdown at Green Peter and Lookout Point reservoirs.
USACE experts will explain how lowering the levels at the reservoirs helps threatened spring Chinook salmon and winter steelhead migrate downstream while balancing flood safety and local drinking water needs.
The link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting online can be found at www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4627921/meeting-scheduled-to-discuss-green-peter-lookout-point-reservoir-operations-usa/.
Meeting ID is 993 729 689 961 with passcode h4Xq2U2J.
To join by phone, call (601) 262-2433; conference ID is 410 511 302#.
Blue Book Photo Contest
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office is sponsoring a cover photo contest for the 2027-2028 Blue Book.
Every corner of Oregon has a story just waiting to be seen. This is your invitation to capture the special magic of Oregon.
We welcome Oregon residents and amateur photographers to submit their images to our 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest. We’re looking for images that reflect the beauty, resilience and spirit of our state.
We want to see the scenes that remind you why Oregon is home.
The deadline for entries is Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
For guidelines and submit photos online, visit sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/contest-entry-form.aspx.
To submit images via email, download the entry form from sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Documents/about-contest-postal-entry.pdf.
Trunk or Treat in Lebanon
PC Smiles will host a trunk or treat event from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1483 S Main St., Lebanon.
Cider Pressing at Thompson’s Mills
Thompson’s Mills will host its final free cider pressing event on Saturday Oct. 24, starting at 11 a.m. until all apples are gone, at 32655 Boston Mill Dr., two miles east of Shedd.
Tastings are free and half gallon jugs are available for a $5 donation to the Thompson’s Mills Preservation Society.
Thompson’s Mills, built in 1848, is the only surviving water powered mill in the state and is operated by the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation. The Park is open dawn to dusk almost every day of the year. Tours of the old grist mill are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Picnic tables and vault toilets are available.
For more information, contact Don Lyon at 541-654-2052.
Stories of Healing Garden’s Impact
The community is invited to enjoy an hour of storytelling by people impacted by the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 525 N. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon, Conference Room B/C.
The Healing Garden has impacted countless individuals and families since it was completed in 2004. The garden engages all five senses, allowing patients, staff and community members to find peace, comfort, purpose and a connection to nature within the hospital walls.
Hear tales of belonging, nourishment, grief and healing. Join tours of the hospital and healing garden. Refreshments will be provided.
Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat
Connect Linn County will host the fourth annual Brownsville Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Brownsville Pioneer Park.
The event features a trunk or treat, costume contest, games, music, pumpkins, candy, hay rides, and food and multiple local vendors, as well as a free costume closet for those in need of one.
Mobile produce and health clinic
Volunteers are needed to help with free a Produce Market and Mobile Health Clinic held every last Wednesday of the month through October from 4-6 p.m. at Sweet Home Church of the Nazarene, 415 Holley Road, Sweet Home.
The last event this year is Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Participants can receive fresh produce and access to services through a mobile health clinic at no cost. Help is needed to make it happen.
For more information, contact Tina Dodge at [email protected] or call (541) 730-3541.
Fall cooking competition for 50+
Lebanon’s Senior Center will host a cooking competition harvest party at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 80 Tangent St.
They are currently looking for talented home cooks to show off their favorite creations made with corn, apples or fruit, and pumpkins or gourds.
Whether you’ve got a cherished family recipe or a new dish you’re excited to try, we’d love to have you and your other friends who are over 50 years old, join in the fun. Not only is this a great way to share delicious food and enjoy the season with friends, but you could also win a $25 gift card to a local Lebanon restaurant for being the best in your category.
Sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling (541) 258‑4919.
Halloween party library fundraiser
The Sweet Home Elks Lodge will host an adult Halloween party fundraiser benefiting the Sweet Home Public Library at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the lodge, 440 Osage St.
For ages 21 and over.
Bridgecreek trunk or treat
Bridgecreek Memory Care will host a trunk or treat event from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at 1401 S 12th St., Lebanon.
Hamilton Creek Harvest Fest
The Hamilton Creek School PTO will host a harvest festival from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the school, 32135 Berlin Rd., Lebanon.
Join for a night of fun, food and festivities during this fundraiser to fix the school’s track. Event highlights include carnival games, family fun activities, photo booth, silent auction and raffle, and food and drinks. School-appropriate costumes are encouraged.
Entry fees: ages 3-4 years (free), ages 5-17 ($2), ages 18 and up ($5).
Halloween contest, run/walk
The Lebanon Downtown Association will host a “Halloween Hustle” one mile and 5K walk/run at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Academy Square Park, 25 Academy St.
Registration is $20. Costume contest starts at 8:45 a.m.
Lebanon Downtown Trick or Treat
The Lebanon Downtown Association will host the city’s annual downtown trick or treat event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Families are invited to dress up and visit the downtown businesses for a trick or a treat (most likely you’ll get treats).
Speedway Track-or-Treat
The Willamette Speedway will host “Track-or-Treat” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 36606 Airport Dr.
They are currently looking for volunteers to host a flash mob, show their race cars, hand out candy, host booths, provide activities and/or dress up as “scare actors.” Donations of candy and decorations would also be appreciated.
This family-friendly event is free.
For more information, call (541) 497-9400.
Halloween Mill Drift Event
The Mill Drift Track in Sweet Home will host a “Halloween Drift Event & Trunk or Treat” on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2210 Tamarack St.
A drift event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spectators $5, drivers $100. A skid pad will be available. Trunk or Treat takes place from 12-2 p.m. Food truck available and tire machine on site.
Library Friends Silent Auction
The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library will host a silent auction between Oct. 31 and Nov. 14.
Auction items include a Dungeon Crawler Carl Loot Box, Book Dragon basket, Audubon’s Birds of America Baby Elephant edition, depression glass sets, an etched mirror, puzzles, artwork and more.
The auction will be held online through BiddingOwl, but items will be on display at the Lebanon Public Library.
Join us at the library for Spoken Words, Silent Bids literary open mic and auction reception from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 to support local writers and place last-minute bids.
The auction fundraiser will benefit the Lebanon library.
Speaker to discuss Lebanon Express history
- K. Dugan, a former editor of the Lebanon Express, will give a talk on the newspaper’s history at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Lebanon Public Library.
The event, which is free for all, will include a short film of the newspaper’s operations in 1951.
The Lebanon Express was Lebanon’s sole newspaper for most of its life, from 1887 to January 2023. For this reason the newspaper, now digitally preserved, is the most important source of information on the area’s history.
Dugan served as editor of the paper from 2001 to 2009.
Dugan’s presentation is co-sponsored by the Lebanon Museum and the Lebanon Public Library. For more information about the museum, visit lebanonmuseum.org.
Candy Buy-Back
Dr. Kirkpatrick will host his annual candy buy-back from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at his dental practice at 270 S. Main St.
Dr. Kirkpatrick will pay $2 per pound of Halloween candy, and will donate the candy to churches for their children’s programs. For more information, call (541) 259-2225.
FISH Fall Bazaar
FISH of Lebanon will host a Fall Harvest Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at New Hope Church, 37272 Gore Dr., Lebanon.
Shoppers will find handcrafts, quilts, diamond art, baked goods, jams and jellies, cups, succulents, wood items, pottery and more. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oddfellows Holiday Bazaar
The IOOF Lebanon Oddfellow Lodge #47 will host its annual holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at 20 E Ash St., Lebanon.
Anyone interested in being a vendor can call (541) 258-5253. Booths cost $30, or $35 if electricity is needed.
Holiday Craft Bazaar
Santiam Place Event Hall will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at 139 Main St., Lebanon.
Shop local crafter booths selling handcrafted decor, gifts, jams and jellies, jewelry and more. You can also pick up a map of craft bazaars happening throughout Lebanon on this weekend.
St. Edward Bazaar and Country Store
St. Edward Catholic Church will host a Bazaar & Country Store on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Nov. 7 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), at 100 S Main St., Lebanon.
Shop unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift items. Spruce up your home with collections of seasonal holiday decorations and collectibles. Amaze your taste buds at the bakery table. And don’t miss the items and theme baskets in the famous raffles.
Friday we will serve soup and pie. Saturday we will serve tamales, rice and beans. Pre-order your tamales beginning Oct. 24/25. Theme baskets and raffle ticket sales begin Oct. 24/25 before and after mass. Raffle drawings take place after the 10:30 a.m. mass on Nov. 8. Winners will be contacted by phone.
Harvest & Holly Market
Calvary Community Church will host a Harvest & Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at 35764 Knox Butte Rd. E, located off Hwy. 20 shortly past the Cottonwoods store.
There will be several raffle baskets, specialty teas and coffee, and vendors coming from surrounding areas in the Willamette Valley. Lunch will be served.
Santiam Salute 5K Run
WesternU will host a “Santiam Salute 5K Fun Run” at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the former LBCC building, 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon.
Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Proceeds benefit the Edward C. Allworth Oregon Veterans Home and the Military Medical Student Association.
For more information on how to register, email [email protected].
Road Maggot Food Drive
The Road Maggots’ annual food drive will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Walmart in Lebanon.
Donation items needed, benefitting The River Center in Lebanon, include: canned fruit, soup, Hamburger Helper, potatoes, chili, mac & cheese, jelly, boxed pasta, canned meat, canned meals, cereal, oats, pancake mix and other similar non-perishable items.
LC Livestock Assoc.
The Linn County Livestock Association will host its Fall meeting and dinner at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Brownsville Baptist Church, 27910 Seven Mile Lane, Brownsville. For more information, email [email protected].
Halsey Holiday Market
Central Valley Church will host its annual Holiday Market from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 657 American Dr., Halsey.
Explore vendor booths featuring homemade goods, home sales (like Pampered Chef) and delicious food trucks.
Make Botanical Clay Ornaments
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation will host a clay craft event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Make air-dry clay ornaments with leaf imprints. All materials will be supplied. This event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. To register, email Nancy King at [email protected].
Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Find a step-by-step guide to packing a shoebox on the Samaritan’s Purse webpage at SamaritansPurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box.
Currently, the nearest drop-off location for New Era readers is at Lebanon First Assembly Church, 726 W Oak St., Lebanon. They will accept drop-offs on the following dates/times: Mon., Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tue., Nov. 17, from 2-4 p.m.; Wed., Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Thur., Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 22, from 1-5 p.m.; and Mon., Nov. 23, from 9-11 a.m.
Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.
For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child.
Willamette Valley Ag Expo
The Willamette Valley Ago Expo will be held Nov. 17-19 at the Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. Albany.
It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17; from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.
$5 admission. Learn more about the expo, CORE classes and more at wvaexpo.com.
Community Conversation About Fire
The public is invited to join a conversation about the 2026 fire season from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Conversion Brewing, 833 S Main St.
The Oregon Dept. of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, and Sweet Home and Lebanon fire districts will share what happened, what they learned and what’s next as they work together to prepare for future fire seasons.
Holiday Bazaar & Toy Drive
Nessie Bar Co. will host a holiday bazaar and toy drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Boys & Girls Club in Lebanon.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate, and/or shop unique, locally-sourced items.
Toy donations benefit foster kids.
SH Saturday Community Market
Sweet Home’s “3rd Saturday Community Market” has moved and will be open between October 2026 and April 2027 every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion, 109 W Holley Rd., Sweet Home.
Find sourdough bread, decor, crafts, stuffed cookies, jewelry, jams and more.
Open dates will be Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17.
Jefferson Holiday Craft Fair
The Jefferson Boosters are looking for vendors for a holiday craft fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Jefferson High School, 2200 Talbot Rd., SE Jefferson.
They seek vendors who offer various and unique products, bespoke gifts and items that make people say, “I need that!”
Vendor fees are $40 per 8×8 space. To request an application, or for more information, email [email protected].
Lebanon Community Chorus rehearsals
The Lebanon Community Chorus fall concert will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon, 145 W Ash St.
If you like to sing and harmonize, you are welcome to participate; no musical skills required. For more information, email [email protected].
LHS Band Holiday Bazaar
The Lebanon High School Band Booster will host a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the high school’s main gym, 1700 S 5th St.
Local crafters and vendors will offer handmade gifts and goodies. There will also be a silent auction as well as a special performance by the LHS jazz band.
LCSWA tree sale pre-orders open
Linn County Small Woodlands Association (LCSWA) will host its 32nd annual tree and shrub seedling sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 13 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center.
Pre-orders can be placed online at the LCSWA seedling shop starting Dec. 1, through the end of January. Visit linncountyswa.com for more details on store opening and how to place your pre-order.
This year’s offerings include several conifers, a variety of deciduous tree species, shrubs and perennials.
Proceeds from the seedling sale fund both university-level and 4-H forestry scholarships.
Pre-orders are recommended for the best selection.
Downtown Holiday Festival
The Lebanon Downtown Association will host a “Downtown Holiday Festival” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-6, in the downtown core.
Friday from 4-8 p.m. will feature holiday treats and a visit from Santa Claus.
Saturday from 1-7 p.m. will feature egg nog tasting and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature caroling and making ornaments.
To be a vendor at this event, find the vendor booth link at https://lebanondowntownassociation.com/downtown-holiday-festival.
For more information, call (541) 497-1415 or email [email protected]/
Festival of Trees
The Brownsville Women’s Study Club is looking for “tree artists” to decorate Christmas trees for the annual Festival of Trees, which will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, in downtown Brownsville.
Each year we have amazing “tree artists” donate their time, energy, decorations and incredible artistic decorating creativity for this event. We cannot wait to see the artists’ designs. Does this sound fun? Do you like to decorate trees and contribute to your community? Then this event is for you!
Contact Sherri Lemhouse at [email protected] to reserve your tree today.
Would you like to financially sponsor a tree and have an artist decorate it for you? We can help with that, too.
Approximate timeline: Tuesday, Dec. 1, trees delivered to downtown Brownsville locations; decorating times arranged with tree host. Bidding begins Friday, Dec. 4, and ends Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. for pick-up.
*The objective of the Brownsville Women’s Study Club shall be to benefit the Brownsville Library and the Moyer House, and to be a source of mutual improvement by study and reading.
The Festival of Trees is the club’s annual fundraiser. Funds will be used for the Sharing Hands Christmas Greeters, Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department, Brownsville Library, Moyer House, and other worthy causes.
Please email the following information to Sherri Lemhouse to [email protected].
All this information is VERY IMPORTANT:
- Name of tree artist(s) individual(s) or organization (this is how you’ll be listed in the program)
- Primary contact name, email and phone number
- Tree theme – needed for program and judges
Festival of Trees
The Brownsville Women’s Study Club will host its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser event Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, throughout downtown Brownsville.
The Festival of Trees includes a display of 25 beautifully decorated themed trees located throughout Brownsville businesses.
Bidding begins Friday, Dec. 4, and ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 (cash or check only). Winners are expected to pick up their trees immediately. Proceeds benefit the Sharing Hands Christmas Greeters, Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department, Brownsville Library, Moyer House and other worthy causes.
Brownsville Holiday Art Market
The Brownsville Art Association will host its Holiday Art Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 255 N Main St., Brownsville.
Both floors of the Brownsville Art Center will be filled with locally made gifts – including ornaments, cards, paintings, jewelry, pottery, clothing, soaps, preserves and more, with more than 30 artists represented.
We accept cash and credit cards cards
Christmas Parade in Lebanon
Holidays in the Park will host “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights” from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Lebanon’s Ralston Park.
The annual event includes carriage rides, music and vendors. The Twilight Parade will begin downtown at 5:15 p.m., followed by the lighting of the tree.
Tangent Christmas Market
A “Christmas Market” will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 31970 Cinema Way, Tangent.
Join for holiday fun, locally-sourced holiday gifts and good food.
Vendors are currently being sought. For more information, email Dana Marie at [email protected], or message through Facebook at Facebook.com/dana.raschein.
Brownsville Christmas Parade
Connect Linn County will host the Brownsville Christmas Parade and tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 11.
SHOCASE Murder Mystery
SHOCASE will host “A Night at the Gatsby’s” Murder Mystery dinner on Saturday, Jan. 30. More information will be updated when available.
Storytime at Lebanon Library
Lebanon Public Library’s storytimes will continue on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 55 Academy St.
Baby and Me StoryTime is held at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. This is designed for ages 0 to 24 months and their caregivers. Those that attend will enjoy interactive time with their child through stories, finger plays, rhyme time and more.
Preschool StoryTime is held at 10 a.m. every Thursday. This allows children 3 years old through kindergarten to explore their world interactively through books, songs, finger plays and crafts.
For more information about storytimes at the Lebanon Library, call (541) 258-4926, visit www.ci.lebanon.or.us/library, or follow the library on social media.
Square dance lessons open to public
Lebanon Square Circlers offers square dance lessons Sundays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St.
No experience required. The first class is free and cost thereafter is $6 per person or $15 per family. All ages are welcome.
Shaun McKamey will be the caller/instructor.
Square Circlers also hold dances on the first and third Saturday nights of each month at the Lebanon Senior Center.
For more information, call (541) 401-9780 or visit www.lebanonsquarecirclers.com.
Lebanon garden beds available
Porter Park Community Garden in Lebanon has 15 raised garden plots available for rent.
The Community Garden was built by the city to give Lebanon residents a place to garden and promote a healthy community through fresh garden-grown produce and enjoy a community of gardeners.
Located at 2240 Porter St., the rental plot includes soil, compost, water, basic gardening tools to use on-site, and support from Master Gardener and Community Garden Coordinator Sheryl Casteen.
Impromptu garden classes or mentoring available upon request. Application documents can be found at LebanonOregon.gov/535/Porter-Park-Community-Garden, or send an email request to [email protected].
Church seeks help with hygiene supplies
Crowfoot Baptist Church operates a hygiene supply program for families in need. They are in need of toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, bar soap, hand soap, feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads), razors, shaving cream, dish soap, laundry detergent, bathroom cleaner, bleach, toilet paper, garbage bags.
To donate, or for more information, call (541) 258-3138, or visit the church during open hours (T, W, Th, and Sun from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m) at 699 Cascade Drive.
Suicide loss support group
Lebanon Area Mental Health Alliance hosts a Suicide Bereavement Support Group every second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 Santiam Hwy. in conference room 1 and 2. Park and enter at the back of the building.
For anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one by suicide, struggles with previous attempts or attempts from a loved one, or if suicide has had an impact on your life.
A licensed mental health therapist will facilitate the meetings. For more information, contact Dave Butler at (541) 936-2580 or via email at [email protected].
Animal rescue helpers needed
Linn County Animal Rescue needs volunteers for its nonprofit work outside Lebanon. For those interested in a rewarding time spent with animals, consider joining LCAR which has horses, minis, cows, sheep and senior dogs. There are two shifts a day, morning and afternoon. Volunteers can work with the livestock or dogs, or both.
Donations and sponsorships are also welcomed. For more information, visit lcarhorse.org or call (541) 258-3422.
Meals on Wheels deliverers needed
Meals on Wheels of Sweet Home is in urgent need of volunteer drivers, delivering free meals to local seniors and disabled adults in the Sweet Home area.
Delivery days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The role is best suited for people available in the mid-day, as meals go out at noon. Volunteers work one to two days a week for about 2.5 hours each shift.
Meals on Wheels is managed by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments and operated by local volunteers. Volunteers package fresh meals in the kitchen and the drivers deliver them. Many local people count on this food as a primary source of nutrition.
Email to [email protected] or call Heidi at 541.812.6015. Each volunteer must fill out an application and complete a background check.
Museum needs help from locals
East Linn Museum is seeking volunteers and items that are needed for the operation of the museum.
The museum needs volunteers for its operations to replace retiring volunteers. New volunteers are not required to know anything about the museum or how to operate a computer. The museum operates three days a week from Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supplies needed by the museum include: copy paper, postage stamps, legal size envelopes, paper towels, toilet paper, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner and Ajax.
For more information, call the museum at (541) 367-4580.
Free dinners on Mondays
Sunshine Industries invites the public to a free dinner every Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 1333 Clark Mill Road. Because everyone matters.
Free health clinic Tuesdays
The East Linn Community Clinic is held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1600 Main St. in Lebanon.
This is a medical clinic that provides primary and acute medical care for under- or uninsured individuals. On select nights, Western U COMP-NW offers osteopathic manipulative medicine to treat chronic and acute pain. Patients may walk in or schedule appointments.
For more information, call (541) 758-3000 ext. 115.
VFW open events for public
The VFW & AUX Post #3437 invites the public to its open house events, located at 580 Main St., Sweet Home.
Breakfast every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Poker night every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Karaoke every second and fourth Friday
Cook-Off competitions once a month