City leaf collection
through Dec. 13
The City of Sweet Home is now collecting leaves from residents.
The program will continue through Friday, Dec. 13.
The city asks that residents put loose leaves in piles on the street, away from parked cars and a foot away from the curb to allow for water drainage. Leaf piles must not contain limbs, yard debris or any type of bagging materiaxls.
City crews will collect the leaves upon request. To schedule leaf pickup please submit a work request through the city’s Mobile311 Citizen Portal or call Public Works Maintenance at (541) 367-6359.
Want to be OSU
Master Gardener?
Master Gardener Volunteer Programs of Linn and Benton Counties are accepting applications for the 2020 program through Dec. 3.
Class dates will be March 5 to Jun. 25 (about 70 hours).
Participants will learn about gardening in the Pacific Northwest from regional experts, discover how to research garden problems, and share their knowledge to help others succeed with gardening.Volunteers learn through a combination of classroom activities, online sessions and hands-on garden labs.
Participants do not need to maintain a formal garden. Master Gardener volunteers grow everything from balcony tomato plants to formal gardens to urban farmlets to tiny bonsai trees – in community plots, containers on windowsills and home gardens.
Cost of training is $150; a limited number of partial scholarships are available. Volunteers are required to give 45 hours by Oct. 31, 2020. To learn more, visit extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/linn-benton or contact [email protected].
Young Democrats
to speak locally
Three members of the Democratic Party of Oregon’s Young Democrats Caucus will be the featured speakers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, during the Linn County Democrats’ monthly general meeting at Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.
A social time with light refreshments begins at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 6:30.
Scheduled speakers are: Emily Mooney of Springfield, Young Democrats of Oregon Caucus chair; and caucus members Brian Josephson of Medford and Carina Perez-Europa of Salem.
The mission of the caucus “is to encourage young people across Oregon to take active roles in their communities through community engagement, policy advocacy, direct political action, and to promote the ideals and philosophy of the Democratic Party.”
The caucus is affiliated with the Young Democrats of America, the largest youth-led (36 and under) national, partisan political organization.
For more information about the meeting and the Linn County Democrats, contact Linn Dems Chair Jerred Taylor at [email protected].
Wearable art night
at Albany gallery
In collaboration with the Albany Downtown Association’s holiday kick-off event, “Downtown Unwrapped,” Gallery Calapooia is hosting its first “Wearable Art/Ladies Night Out” from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Gallery Calapooia, 222 1st Ave. W., Albany, OR.
Cider and cookies will be served.
Five local guest artists will join the gallery’s regular artists for the evening: Rachel Murray (hand- painted purses), Nancy Bryant (handmade clothing), Cris Kostol (jewelry), Chris Seale (handmade textiles) and Marty Balogh (flax clothing).
For more information, call (541) 971-5701 or see the gallery’s website, http://www.gallerycalapooia.com.
Wreaths on sale
for scholarships
PEO Chapter FA of Sweet Home is taking orders for fresh green wreaths with bows through Friday, Nov. 8.
Cost is $20 each, payable with order. Wreaths may be picked up Dec. 2-7.
Profits go to college scholarships for local deserving women.
To order, or for more information, contact: Pam Heberle at (541) 367-1937 or (909) 747-5094; Lin Gagner at (541) 367-2969 or (541) 401-5676; or Mary Betts at (541) 367-2748 or (541) 409-3132.
Mason bee class
Saturday at Hoy’s
Local gardeners are invited to a free class on mason bees, from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at Hoy’s Hardware Garden Center, 3041 Main St.
Learn mason bee cocoon care to protect your bees and get the all the pollination benefits of a healthy mason bee population. About 30 percent of blue orchard mason bees survive in nature, but we can get about a 90 percent survival rate by harvesting and properly cleaning the cocoons. Learn the latest recommendations for harvesting, cleaning and storing cocoons. You will likely see examples of pests, mold and a fungus that affects the cocoons. If you do not service your cocoons, your site will likely be dead within one to three years.
You can bring your tubes and/or blocks, but we can also provide tubes and/or blocks for you to open during the class if you do not have mason bees yet. Mason bee houses, mason bee supplies and pollinator related books will be for sale.
The class is free, but registration is requested, though walk-ins may be permitted. To register, contact the Oregon State University Linn County Extension office at (541) 967-3871.
Face-to-face with
nonprofits expert
Nonprofit organizations are invited to learn about Oregon Community Foundation’s grant programs and funding opportunities on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11 and 12, at Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 S. Main St., Lebanon.
OCF Program Officer John Moriarty, himself a former executive director of a small nonprofit, will answer questions during informal 20-minute one-on-one meetings. Nonprofit staff, board members and grant writers are encouraged to participate, to gain insight into opportunities offered by OCF, discuss project ideas and get tips on applying. Meetings are limited to one or two people per organization.
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, contact Tina Garland at (541) 431-7099 or email [email protected].
Auditions Saturday for gala concert
The Sweet Home Oregon Coalition for Artistic and Scholastic Enrichment is organizing a gala arts performance on Jan. 25, 2020.
The event will be a fundraiser for SHOCASE, which is dedicated to supporting and promoting the development of arts in the local community.
The event will feature professional and top amateur performers in a variety of styles of music and, possibly, dance.
Auditions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the SHHS Auditorium, 1661 Long St. Prospective performers should bring music and accompaniment on either a CD or jump drive. Phones will not be allowed. A piano will be available.
Dress appropriately for a head-and-shoulders photo that may be used for publicity.
For more information, contact Shirley at (541) 409-8957.
Trails walk Nov. 9 in north Lebanon
Build Lebanon Trails will host a Northside Community Trail Walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at the Circle of Flags on Mullins Drive, across the highway from Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
Participants will walk the trail segment running along the north end of town, connecting Lebanon’s industrial, educational and health campuses.
Listening devices will be available for those interested in learning about the features of the trail, which include scenic waterside vistas and wildlife viewing areas.
Well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcome. The event is free.
For more information, contact Rod at (541) 409-1302 or visit buildlebanontrails.com/events/northside-community-trail-2019.
Crafters, home
business expo
Santiam Place Event Hall will host a Holiday Crafters and Home-Based Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 139 S. Main St. in Lebanon.
A variety of local crafters will offer fall and Christmas décor and more for sale, and home-based businesses will offer products and services.
Admission is free.
For more information on how to participate, call (541) 259-4255.
‘Roses’ and more
at women’s dinner
After 5 Connection for women will hold dinner and a special program on “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Lobby, 661 S. Main St., in Lebanon.
All women are invited.
Brenda Peterson will give a presentation on rose and floral paintings.
A former wardrobe and color consultant, Peterson is now an artist specializing in oil florals and acrylic revelatory art. She will speak on finding value and worth out of self-rejection.
Cost is $10 and reservations are requested.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Sherri at (541) 259-6414 or Nancy at (541) 259-1396 or by email at [email protected].
Carlene Carter to
perform Nov. 13
Carlene Carter, daughter of The Carter Family’s June Carter Cash and step-daughter of Johnny Cash, will appear at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis.
Carter’s performance is part of the American Strings series presented by the College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University. Carter will perform and speak at the event, which is hosted by Bob Santelli, OSU Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts.
Carter will blend her traditional roots with her own take on country music. Carter, who performed with her family from the age of 12, began her own career in the late 1970s, recording country rock albums with new-wave rock musicians in England. She was a songwriter and opening act for artists as diverse as Emmylou Harris, the Go-Gos, the Clash and UB40. She then hit the U.S. country charts in the early 1990s with her Grammy-nominated “I Fell In Love” album and the single “Every Little Thing.”
She has released 12 albums as a solo artist. In 2014 she collaborated with her brother, John Carter Cash, on “Carter Girl,” a tribute to the music of her family, which included guest artists such as Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Kris Kristofferson.
In 2015, Carter was a special guest on John Mellencamp’s Plain Spoken Tour, playing in sold-out theaters across the United States and Canada. A second tour with Mellencamp followed in 2017 along with a new album, “Sad Clowns and Hillbillies,” including material by both singer-songwriters.
Last fall, Carter created the “Wonderful World of Women Who Write” series in Nashville, the funds for which are dedicated to breast cancer research.
Tickets for the event are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. They are available online at bit.ly/americanstringscarter and at the Majestic Theatre box office.
Free Medicare class Nov. 14
A free class covering the basics of Medicare parts A, B, C and D will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at at Linn-Benton Community College, Fireside Room CC211, 6500 Pacific Boulevard SW, Albany.
The class is offered by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, in partnership with the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program and LBCC.
It is designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare. Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits and options will also find this class valuable. Spouses and other relatives are welcome to attend.
The class will be presented by a SHIBA counselor, sponsored by the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Reservations are required by calling (541) 812-0849.
Turkey Bingo night
Nov. 16 at SHHS
The Sweet Home High School Forestry Program and the Sweet Home Volunteer Firefighters Association will hold Turkey Bingo beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the high school cafeteria, 1641 Long St.
Cards are 25 cents each per game or $20 buys four cards that last all night. Door prizes and raffle drawings are included. Concessions will be available. This is a family event, so all ages are welcome but minors must be accompanied by a parent.
For more information, contact Karla at (541) 401-3339, Blake at (541) 786-4888 or Heather at (541) 401-7077.
Film on logging
history Nov. 16
The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will show a 40-minute film on logging industry history, “From Hill to Mill,” at noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Genealogy Library, 1223 Kalmia St.
The video, based on footage filmed between 1939 and 1945, focuses on logging in Coos County by LB&L Timber Company. It shows the logging process, from falling trees through plywood production.
Admission is free, although donations are greatly appreciated. Copies will be available for purchase – $26 at the showing, $30 after, at the Genealogy Library.
For more information contact Teresa Riper at (541) 401-1361.
Meals on Wheels
weekly menu
Meals on Wheels 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, Nov. 8, is a Veterans Day special of beef patty with barbecue sauce or hot dog with sauerkraut, both on a bun, whole kernel corn, country coleslaw and carrot cake.
No meal will be served on Monday, Nov. 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday.
The menu on Tuesday, Nov. 12, is spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken in peanut sauce with brown rice, green beans, marinated broccoli salad, garlic roll and spiced applesauce.
Volunteers are needed for both kitchen help and meal delivery.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.