Hands-on learning for pre-teens
Sweet Home Public Library will host Mechanisms, a hands-on learning activity, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month until June at the Sweet Home Public Library, 1101 13th Ave.
Ward Christman will teach about simple machines, energy collection and storage, electricity, parts of computers and how they work and more. All supplies are provided.
Sign-ups and regular attendance are required. This activity is recommended for third- through fifth-graders.
For more information or to sign up, visit the library or call (541) 386-5007.
Deadline for city grants is Dec. 31
Dec. 31 is the deadline for applications The City of Sweet Home is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program until Dec. 31.
The program is offered twice per year. The City Council will award its next set of grants in January.
To apply, complete the city’s application packet and return it to City of Sweet Home, Community Grants Program, 1140 12th Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386.
The application may be found on the web at http://www.sweet-home.or.us/executive/page/city-sweet-home-community-grants-program.
For further information, call the city manager’s office at (541) 367-2135 or stop by City Hall, 1140 12th Ave.
Tax prep assistance
volunteers needed
The AARP Tax-Aide program is recruiting volunteers.
Training for volunteers starts in January. They offer this free tax preparation service in Linn and Benton counties, but their greatest need is for volunteers in Lebanon and Sweet Home.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax preparation help for anyone who cannot afford paid tax services, however those age 60 and over are their primary target audience. The Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free volunteer tax program, offered in conjunction with the IRS. There is no fee and no sales pitch for services, and AARP membership is not required.
Volunteer counselors are needed to work with taxpayers directly by filling out tax returns, using software approved by AARP and the IRS.
If you are interested in volunteering, call (541) 971-5152 or email [email protected].
Free genealogy
classes offered
Sweet Home Genealogy Society is offering free classes roughly every other week through mid-February.
The Introduction to Genealogy classes are video-based and are held twice on scheduled Mondays, at noon and at 6 p.m. at the Genealogy Library, 1223 Kalmia St. The instructor on the videos is genealogist Dr. John Philip Colletta.
Topics on Dec. 18 will be “Your Ancestors in the County Courthouse” and “Your Ancestors in State Records.”
Upcoming class topics include searching your ancestors’ backyards and assembling an account of your discoveries, and much more.
For more information, contact Teresa at (541) 401-1361
Bible study on
dealing with trials
A community-wide Bible study will begin on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Sweet Home Christian Church, at the corner of 18th Avenue and Long Street.
The study will focus on the book of James and learning how to have joy in the midst of our troubles. Everyone is welcome. It will be held at the education building from 6 to 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Stacey at ( 541 ) 367-0772.
Free class to learn
to be a ham (radio)
The East Linn Ham Radio Club is offering a free 6- to 8-week class to assist those who are interested in becoming a licensed ham radio operator.
Classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Sweet Home Police Department’s training room, 1950 Main St.
Ham radio training manuals will be available for purchase at the beginning of the first class. This session is for the Technician License. Registration is required.
For information or to register, contact Edie Wilcox at (541) 401-0188.
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.
The Senior Center serves a separate lunch on Wednesdays.
First-time diners are invited to come in and have a free lunch to give it a try.
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, Dec. 29, is chicken chop suey or teriyaki meatballs, both with steamed rice, green peas, Mandarin pineapple gelatin, wheat dinner roll and confetti New Year’s cake.
No meal will be served Monday, Jan. 1, due to the New Year’s Day holiday.
The menu on Tuesday, Jan. 2, is beef Spanish rice or macaroni and cheese, green peas, Mandarin pineapple salad, oat bran roll and frozen hot chocolate.
Volunteers are needed for both kitchen help and meal delivery.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.