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.
Live DJ
Saturday, January 13, at Downtown Restaurant and Lounge. Live music. Requests. Drink and food specials. 1234 Main Street Sweet Home
Mountain Top
Mud Bogs
Mountain Top Mud Bogs will be hosting a four-wheeling mountain event, Jan. 13, 8 a.m. to Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. This two day event will be at 38919 South Ruby Loop, Scio, with a Bounty Hole event at noon on Sat. 13. Entry; $20 per person, $30 weekend pass, $100 camping and $10 for veterans with children 12 and under being free. Cash only event. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/715812496885389/?ref=news
After School Movie
The Sweet Home Public Library will be hosting an after school movie event Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. The event is free to attend, and the movie Elemental will be viewed in the teen room.
Oregon/Utah
Concealed Carry Class
Red Wolf LLC Firearms Training will be hosting an event Sunday, Jan. 21, from 2 p.m – 6 p.m. This class meets the requirements for training to obtain the Oregon concealed handgun license and the Utah non-resident concealed firearms permit. Cost for this class is $50 for Oregon certification, $50 for Utah certification or $80 for both Oregon and Utah. The Utah certification includes fingerprints and passport photos necessary to apply for the Utah permit. This is only the training necessary to obtain the permits. The Oregon CHL must be applied for at your local county level and costs $115.
Gnome Paint Night
Downtown Restaurant and Lounge will host a gnome painting event 2 to 4 p.m Saturday, Feb. 4. Expert instructors will guide step-by-step with lots of fun and laughter. Never painted before? Not to worry, this event is all about having fun and enjoying the process! Aprons, brushes and paints are included as well as a pre-sketched 11×14 canvas. Tickets are $45. 21+ age requirement. For more information, contact Downtown Restaurant and Lounge, to be put on a waitlist, email; [email protected].
Free Genealogy
Workshop
The Santiam Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a free genealogy workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the American Legion, 480 S Main St. It is open to the public.