Fire Dept. Sharing Tree
The Sweet Home Fire District hosts its annual sharing tree for the holiday season. Tags will start showing up on the tree beginning Nov. 6. Applications for your child are due Dec. 1 and available at https://bit.ly/3MRKep7
Reminders for those submitting applications:
1) Make sure that the child’s other parent hasn’t already submitted an application. They can only be submitted once. And they must live with the parent submitting the application. Putting a child in twice puts them at risk of being taken out altogether. If you are unsure if they are already on the list, you can contact us to find out.
2) The child must live in the Sweet Home school district. If you don’t live inside the SHSD boundaries, you are not eligible.
3) If your child is over 12, you need to fill out an application at the PD.
4) Remember that people in our community are graciously providing gifts for your children so keep that in mind when giving gift suggestions. We will automatically delete suggestions for video games and gaming systems.
Gifts must be returned by Dec. 5. They will be delivered to the children Dec. 14-15. For more information, call 541.367.5882.
Holiday Bazaar
Sweet Home Genealogical Society announced its annual Holiday Bazaar is coming up and they are accepting reservations for vendors.
The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, at 1223 Kalmia St. Tables/spaces can be rented at $20 for a five-foot table and $25 for an eight-foot table (price is for both days). Cash or PayPal accepted. To reserve a spot, call 541.818.0578 or email [email protected].
Bazaar
The Sweet Home Evangelical Church will be hosting a bazaar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 1, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 2, at 1347 Long St.
Can and Bottle Drive
The class of 2024 will be hosting a can and bottle drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 2. All funds raised will be used towards the Sweet Home High School Class of 2024 Senior Alcohol-Free Entertainment (S.A.F.E) party.
Kids Christmas Store
The ninth annual Kids Free Christmas Store will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Hope Church, 890 Mtn. View Road.
Kids Store is for Sweet Home children ages 2 through 12 to shop free for the families they live with. The event is run through a non-profit group and each year many community businesses and individuals step up to the plate and help sponsor. Not only do kids get to shop for the families they live with, but the presents are wrapped to take home. Refreshments and crafts are available while gifts are wrapped.
Crafters and
Artists Wanted!
The Boys & Girls Club is accepting vendors for their 2023 Holiday Craft Boutique at The Club 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 9 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam, 890 18th Avenue, Sweet Home. Reservation fees are donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam: General Crafter: $50, Young Entrepreneur: $10, Teen Entrepreneur: $20. For more information, contact, [email protected]
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.
Local play:
“The Innkeepers”
Satina Tolman, a local playwright, author and artist, invites the public to her original play production, “The Innkeeper,” from 2-3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and 7-8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Sweet Home High School Auditorium, 1641 Long St. Admission is free thanks to the support of sponsors.
With the mission of bringing people together through the arts, cast, crew and supporters organized the event to spread holiday cheer and share the true meaning of Christmas. The story follows the innkeeper and his wife as they retell the nativity story from their unique perspective. Tolman describes it as a “captivating tale that reminds us of the power of compassion, love and the true meaning of Christmas.”
For more information and updates about the event, visit the Facebook event page for “The Innkeepers.” For other inquiries or to become a sponsor, contact: [email protected].