Grinch Movie Night
The Rusty Bucket Tap House will be hosting a Grinch movie night 5-8 p.m. Dec. 14 with the movie starting at 6 p.m. There will be a special appearance from The Grinch, along with other activities including coloring activities, photo backdrops and a picture with The Grinch.
Sweet Home High School, Junior High & Elementary Band and Choir Winter Concert
Sweet Home’s band and choir members from the high school, junior high and elementary schools will perform their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Sweet Home High School auditorium.
Holiday Sale
The Imagineering Woodworks LLC will be hosting a holiday sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 16 at the River Center located at 3000 South Santiam Hwy, Lebanon. Ocean boards, serving trays, charcuterie boards, candles, bath bombs, gift certificates and more will be available for purchase.
Gingerbread
Competition
Cynthia Fox, Caroline and Matt Bostrom, will be hosting their 5th annual gingerbread competition, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec 16 at 1266 44th Avenue. The event is free and open to anyone. For more information on rules and registration, visit Sweet Home Gingerbread Competition on Facebook.
Santa’s Workshop
The Lebanon Mercantile will be hosting Santa’s Workshop starting at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in Downtown Lebanon. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be pictures with Santa, with an ugly sweater contest being held at 4 p.m. Free Santa’s workshop crafts and games at participating shops throughout downtown.
Comedy Showcase
Barsideous Brewing will be hosting a comedy showcase 7 p.m., Dec 16, located at Barsideous Brewing; 644 Main St. There is a Stacked line-up, and tickets are $10.
Grinch Pancake
Breakfast
The VFW, VFW Auxiliary, and Sons of AmVets will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Dec. 17, with a bike giveaway at 12 p.m. Special guest appearance from The Grinch, and a few others. Every child, up to age 16, will receive a free raffle ticket. Various items will be available for the raffle. You must be present to win. VFW building, 580 Main Street.
Christmas Band Concert
The Willamette Valley Concert Band will be hosting a free Christmas concert 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at 500 Pacific Boulevard, South West Albany. The concert will be conducted by Kim A. Williams Melby, with the announcer being Jason Caffarella. “Miracle on 34th Street, “Joy to the World” and “Sleigh Ride,” are a few of the selections. The Willamette Valley Concert Band currently has about 65 talented members, ranging in age from middle school students, high school students, adults to senior citizens from the mid-valley. It is a nonprofit organization and appreciates any donations.
Cultural Coalition
accepting applications
The Linn County Cultural Coalition is accepting proposals for grants to fund projects involving the arts, the humanities and heritage activities in Linn County.
The LCCC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the Oregon Cultural Trust, a statewide entity established to promote and strengthen cultural organizations and activities in Oregon. Through local coalitions such as Linn County’s, the Trust distributes funding to all 36 Oregon counties and nine federally recognized tribes.
The LCCC has $22,000 available for grants in 2024. Grants typically range between $250 and $2,000. Applicants may be awarded less than the full amount requested. The grants are available to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status. An organization or individual sponsored by a qualifying nonprofit may also apply. Full guidelines for applying are available at linnculture.org.
The deadline for completed grant applications is Feb. 2, 2024. The coalition board will review the applications and decide on awards within a few weeks of that date. Grant applications are available online at https://linnculture.org/our-grants/. Applications can be submitted online or sent by mail to the Linn County Cultural Coalition, P.O. Box 69, Albany, Oregon 97321. For further information, contact Rebecca Bond at (541) 928-0911.