Free kids health screening Thursday
Children who might be in need of specialized care at a Shriners hospital can receive a free screening at a Samaritan Health Services pediatric clinic Thursday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Mid-Valley Pediatrics, 675 N. 5th St. in Lebanon
The Linn and Benton County Shrine clubs will co-host the screenings, with the goal of screening kids up to 18 years of age with orthopedic conditions, burns or scars. Samaritan-affiliated pediatricians will conduct the screenings and determine if the child should be seen at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland where they would be eligible to receive treatment at no charge.
In addition, members of the Shrine clubs and local Masonic lodges will offer child identification packets to parents. These packets will consist of pictures and fingerprints, which will be taken on-site. Parents will be able to take their child’s identification packet home with them at the end of the screening.
Snacks will be provided for children while they wait to see a physician.
For more information, call (541) 258-3505.
Samaritan Day at
Farmers Market
Samaritan Health Services is teaming up with the Lebanon Downtown Farmers Market to offer Samaritan Day at the Market on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Samaritan will offer the following free services at the market, at the corner of Main and Grant streets in downtown Lebanon from 2 to 6 p.m.:
n Physical therapists from Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital will perform balance checks for anyone interested.
nDiabetes educators and dietitians from the hospital’s Nutrition Services department will have interactive information about diabetes and nutritional health.
nThe Samaritan Cancer Resource Center and SCREEN cancer education program will have information on their services to cancer survivors and the community at large.
nSamFit will offer memberships and fitness tips.
For more information, call (541) 451-7161.
Free well water
screening Saturday
Oregon State University Extension Service is offering a free opportunity to have well water screened for nitrate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Albany Farmers Market, on the corner of 4th & Ellsworth.
A portion of the southern Willamette Valley has been designated as a Groundwater Management Area by the Department of Environmental Quality due to ele-vated nitrate levels in well water. While it is especially important for households with pregnant women or newborns to test for nitrate because of a rare type of blue-baby syndrome, all homes with private wells should be aware of their nitrate level.
For a free nitrate screening, bring half a cup of untreated well water in a clean, water-tight container. The test takes 5 to 10 minutes if the well water clinic is not busy, and participants who don’t want to wait can leave contact information for the results to be delivered after the clinic date.
A water quality educator will be available during clinic times to answer questions about well water and septic tank issues. For additional information on well water and septic systems, free Rural Living Basics classes and other nitrate screening events, visit wellwater.oregonstate.edu or call (541) 766-3556.
Fund-raiser for
SaveHaven Oct. 3
SafeHaven Humane Society will hold Tails at Twilight: Saturday Night Lights, its largest annual fund-raiser, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Albany Boys and Girls Club, 1215 Hill St SE.
Tickets are $50 each and include entrance into the Pac-12-themed event, a wide array of Tailgater buffet eats and treats, and a performance by South Albany High School’s Pep Band.
The evening will include games, raffles, online, silent and live auctions, and a no-host bar to get participants into the spirit of football and saving the lives of animals. All proceeds support SafeHaven Humane Society, which found homes for over 1,900 animals last year.
Tickets to the event are limited. They are available at the Adoption and Education Center at 32220 Old Hwy 34 or the Thrift and Gift Store at 33650 Hwy 99E, or e-mail Elisha at [email protected].
For more information, call (541) 928-2789, ext. 104.
Prayer to support
sanctity of life
The public is invited to participate in a Life Chain, a peaceful period of prayer for the sanctity of life, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Sweet Home Pregnancy Center parking lot, 1344 Main St., Suite C, next to Dairy Queen.
Sign pick-up will be at 1:30 p.m., with an hour of prayer following from 2 to 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted, which will go to the Pregnancy Center.
The event is coordinated by Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
For more information, call (541) 600-6295.
Diabetic support group at SLCH
People with diabetes or pre-diabetes can learn more about managing their condition at a free monthly support group at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital’s Diabetes Education team will host the group on the first Monday of each month, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the hospital.
The topic for Monday, Oct. 5 will be exercises for your heart with Rachel Lasselle, Cardiac Rehabilitation manager at the hospital.
One of the team’s educators will lead a lesson, followed by time for any questions that participants may have.
Registration is required as space is limited. For more information, or to sign up, call (541) 451-6313.
Free program on
hereditary cancers
Understanding hereditary cancers will be the emphasis of the 2015 Project H.E.R. Education Day, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Agape Room, Eastside Christian Church, 1910 Grand Prairie Rd. SE, in Albany.
The free event is for everyone, including cancer survivors and family members, who are interested in understanding genetic risks and cancer risk reduction. In addition, there will be an opportunity to learn more about Mammacare self-breast exam techniques and bone density and bone health.
To register, go to http://www.corvallisclinicfoundation.org.
PEO fund-raiser
to feature antiques
The Sweet Home Chapter of the PEO is inviting people to bring antiques, fine art and personal property to be appraised at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, at Sunshine Industries, 1333 Clark Mill Road.
Seating is limited, so a reservation is required. A reservation costs $25 and includes appraisal of one item by Gary Germer, a well-known Portland-area appraiser. Light refreshments will be served.
Proceeds from the event support PEO college scholarships for women.
For more information, call Ann Rose at (541) 367-2052 or 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.
Suggested donation is $3.50. All meals are served with milk, coffee or tea upon request and diabetic desserts are available on request.
The lunch menu on Friday, Oct. 2, is Southern chicken and rice or macaroni and cheese, zucchini and tomatoes, marinated broccoli salad, cornmeal roll and cherry whip.
The menu for Monday, Oct. 5, is chicken patty with country gravy or beef Swiss-style patty, Delmonico potatoes, steamed carrots, herb bread and fresh orange.
The menu for Tuesday, Oct. 6, is homestyle turkey patty or braised beef, whipped potatoes, country trio vegetables, sunflower seed bread and peaches.
For more information, call (541) 367-8843.