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.
SH Bible study on
James starts Jan. 4
A community-wide Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. 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.
Forum in Albany on Measure 101
A forum on state Ballot Measure 101 (see page 5 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Avenue SW.
Panelists will be Dr. Bruce Thomson, Benton County health officer; Lindsay Berschauer of Leona Consulting Co .; Janet Bauer of the Oregon Center for Public Policy; and former Oregon State Representative Jeff Kropf.
The speakers will help voters understand the pros and cons of the measure that would pay for the expansion of Medicaid service in Oregon. Ballot Measure 101 is the only item on the ballot for the Jan. 23 special election, for which ballots were mailed last week.
The free forum is open to all. Everyone attending will be invited to submit questions for the panelists.
The event is sponsored by the Linn County unit of the League of Women Voters and the Albany chapter of the American Association of University Women.
For more information about the forum or about the League, contact Linda Ziedrich at (503) 707-1539.
LBCC offers driver
education classes
Registration is now open for Driver Education courses at Linn-Benton Community College. Classes start the first week of January and will be held in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon.
Courses includes state-mandated 30 hours of classroom instruction, a one-time parent/student orientation plus 12 hours behind the wheel practice and driver observation.
Cost for the course is $265 for ages 17 and under, $445 for ages 18 and over. Upon successful completion of the course, students under the age of 18 qualify for a car skills testing waiver when obtaining their driver’s license.
To register or for more information go to http://www.linnbenton.edu/driver-education, call (541) 917-4849 or pick up a packet at any LBCC locations. Submit a complete packet, fee, and bring original driver permit and one permit photocopy.
Genealogist to trace
his musical lineage
The Linn Genealogical Society presents “From Native American to Scottish” by Don Anderson at 1:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, at Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.
A native Oregonian, Anderson was born in Portland and lives there today with his family. He has a degree in music education and performance and has directed the U.S. Army choir in Europe, Portland Chorale and Conchords Chorale. He has also performed with the Portland Opera and Oregon Symphony, and the New York City Opera ensemble, and currently operates a voice studio in Portland.
He will discuss how all this music background ties into his genetic genealogy.
For more information, call the LGS Library at (541) 791-1618 or visit http://www.lgsoregon.org.
Dinner to feature self-defense help
After 5 Connection invites all women to dinner and a special program, “Be Ready, Be on Guard,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at The Lobby, 661 S. Main St., Lebanon.
The special feature will be presented by Scott Turner of NW Self-Defense, who will provide hands-on training for real-world situations.
The guest speaker will be DeAnn Chambers of Newburg, who will discuss how what we often think is the right solution for us may not play out exactly the way we think it should.
The cost is $8.50 inclusive, not credit card ready. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation.
For reservations, contact Sherri at (541) 258-6814 or [email protected] or Nancy at (541) 259-1396 or [email protected].
Plant-based eating class at SLCH
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital will offer a monthly series on plant-based eating.
The monthly classes will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., starting Wednesday, Jan. 10, with “Amazing Grains.”
Angie Frederic and Holly Weare, registered dietitians with the hospital’s Diabetes Education department, will host the series. They will present lessons on whole-food/plant-based eating, how to cook these types of food and offer new recipes. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Cost is $5 for each class, cash only, and all payments must be made prior to the class at the Diabetes Education office at the hospital. Payment will not be accepted at class check-in.
To register, call (541) 451-6313.
Computer classes for seniors offered
A series of computer classes designed for seniors will be held at Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center starting Jan. 10.
Computer Essentials for Seniors 1 is for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction at an easy pace. Learn the various parts of the computer, how to turn on and off, how to use the mouse and keyboard. Introduces working with Windows 10 and a brief intro to email and the internet.
This three-week class meets from 6 to 7:50 p.m. on Wednesdays starting Jan. 10 at LBCC’s Lebanon Center, LC-220B, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $59.
Computer Essentials for Seniors 2 builds on beginner skills and covers using the web and internet search engines, e-mail account set-up and use, Facebook use, and tips for keeping your computer safe and virus free.
This three-week class meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Jan. 31 at the Lebanon Center, LC-220B, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $59.
Computer Essentials for Seniors 3 give more in-depth instruction, including using CD’s, DVD’s and downloading digital music, streaming videos, uploading, organizing, and editing photos from your phone or camera and sharing photos.
This three-week class meets Mondays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Feb. 21 at the Lebanon Center, LC-220B, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $59.
For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at http://www.linnbenton.edu, email [email protected] or call LBCC Community Education at (541) 917-4840.
‘Three Musketeers’
on stage in Albany
The Albany Civic Theater will perform “The Three Musketeers” Jan. 12 to 27 at 111 First Ave. SW, downtown Albany.
Double crossings, kidnappings, and carefully guarded secrets keep the Musketeers and the writer in constant battle against their enemies, from looming deadlines to deadly assassins. Featuring lavish sword fights and sweeping romance, this adaptation of the classic novel evokes a time when honor and love ruled all.
Visit albanycivic.org to purchase gift certificates, season passes, and show tickets online.
Trail walk planned
in Lebanon Jan. 13
Build Lebanon Trails will host a walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, on the West River Trail.
Meet at River Park, on Grant Street and the South Santiam River, and hike along a scenic stretch of the river to Cheadle Lake before returning to River Park on the Eagle Scout Trail.
The hike will also include a funded future trail connection between Riverview Park and Cheadle Lake.
Length is 1¾ miles one way, 3½ round trip. Listening devices will be available. Dress appropriately for weather and wooded sections, where the terrain will be uneven and unpaved. Well-mannered dogs on leash are welcome.
For more information, contact Rod Sell at (541) 409-1302 or Christine Daview at (503) 949-4401.
Free genealogy
class Jan. 15
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 Jan. 15 will be “How to Write Your Biography” and “Dos and Don’ts of Writing History.”
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
Free ham radio class starts Jan. 17
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.
Pain management
class at SLCH
The Mid Valley Pain Alliance will offer a class on “Understanding the Ongoing Pain Experience” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy.
This is a free community presentation and discussion with local health care professionals.
For more information, email [email protected].
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, Jan. 5, is turkey ham pasta salad or garden chicken mini salad on spinach Romaine, split pea soup, French roll and Mandarin oranges.
The menu on Monday, Jan. 8, is chicken tetrazzini or beef cabbage bake, glazed carrots, marinated broccoli salad, garlic roll and rice pudding.
The menu on Tuesday, Jan. 9, is chicken pot pie or pork sausage gravy over buttermilk biscuit, green beans, spinach Romaine salad and butterscotch bar.
Volunteers are needed for both kitchen help and meal delivery.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.