Weyerhaeuser grant cycle open
Weyerhaeuser is now accepting applications for its 2025 Giving Fund grant cycle. Eligible organizations located within Oregon operating communities are encouraged to apply by Sept. 30, 2025. Organizations can learn more and submit applications at https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/company/values/citizenship/giving-fund/.
Coffee with Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation
East Linn County residents are encouraged to join Brandy O’Bannon, Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation’s director, and hospital leadership for coffee on Friday, April 18, May 16 or June 20 at 10 a.m., in Lebanon. Come for a tour of the hospital and learn more about ways to support the hospital and foundation. Register by emailing Brandy at [email protected] or calling 541-451-7063.
Organic gardening classes in Lebanon
Master Gardener Sheryl Casteen will host organic gardening classes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for six Saturdays (April 5, 12, 19, 26) at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St.
The Food Garden Classes are free and open to the public and will cover different topics, including soil preparation, irrigation, seed starting, identifying plant diseases and pests, organic prevention methods, weeds, composting, container planting, raised beds, worm bins, and when to harvest. Plus there will be time to answer questions.
We will delve into exciting new discoveries for the backyard gardener, including insights into the soil-plant relationship, newly developed disease and pest-resistant varieties, inventive composting methods, and more.
These classes are good if you are new to gardening and want to get a great start, or an advanced gardener interested in new information about the latest methods for ‘growing successfully.’
There’s an opportunity to swap seeds, so bring yours and/or take what’s brought in. Each class will also have hands-on planting lessons; supplies will be provided.
Pre-teens and teens are encouraged to join if they are interested in learning how to grow their own food and flowers.
Register by emailing Sheryl at [email protected]. Provide your first and last name, plus phone number.
Dinner, chocolate and inspiration for women
After 5 Connections will host its dinner and program from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Ma’s Restaurant, 2416 S. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon.
A women’s group, After 5 presents “Chocolate is a Food Group.” Guest speaker this month will be Diane Maxey, of Wisconsin. She is an inspirational speaker, author and professional woman who will share a message of healing and hope for times when life throws a curve.
Liz Schnicker, soloist from Lebanon, will sing, and the special feature is Kelly Reetz from Lebanon’s “Victorian Chocolates.” He will share his expertise on making chocolate candy.
Cost for dinner is $18; credit cards cannot be accepted. To RSVP, contact Sherri at 541.258.6414, or Nancy at 541.259.1396 or by email at [email protected].
Farm safety workshop offered by OSU April 9
The OSU Extension Service is offering a workshop on farm safety and how to cultivate a culture of farm safety on farms from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 9.
Cost is $5 per person. Scholarships are available.
The on-farm workshop, which will be held near Corvallis, is intended to benefit individual farm operators as well as those managing teams on their farm. Leaders from the OSU Extension Small Farms Program and a Farm Safety Specialist will cover:
- Farm Safety Assessment – How to conduct a farm safety walk to assess risk and associated training for farm safety needs such as: Fire prevention, electrical safety, farm machinery safety, pto driven equipment, chemical storage, ladder safety, etc.
- Introduction to what your on farm safety programs and/or meetings could contain
- OSHA Requirements for Farm Safety Meetings
- Establishing a culture of safety on your farm
Register at beav.es/No9 or by contacting Teagan Moran at [email protected] or (541) 713-5011.
Model train event at Lebanon Library
The Lebanon Public Library will host a model train event from 1-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, and from 12-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at 55 Academy St., Lebanon.
The Oregon Electric O-Gaugers Model Train Club invites families to enjoy the interactive exhibit in the library’s community meeting room that will be converted into a miniature train station. It will have multiple tracks, noisy trains, a trolley, a lighted city and hands-on activities for children. This event is fun and educational, and members would be happy to answer questions.
Genealogical Society offers free classes
Sweet Home Genealogical Society is offering free monthly classes through May 17 on topics relating to family research.
The topic on March 15 is “Using Family Search and Its Affiliate Family Search,” led by Cindy Elzinger.
The April 19 topic will be “How to Prepare and What is Needed to Visit a Genealogy Library,” led by Ardys Vaughn.
The May 17 topic will be “A Trip to Ellis Island,” which will include a visual presentation and history presented by Terri Lanini.
The classes are first-come, first-served and open to all as space permits. They all begin at 11 a.m. and are held at the Genealogy Library, 1224 Kalmia St.
Each class will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour long, with time for questions at the end.
For more information, contact the Genealogy Society at (541) 818-0578.
Small Farm Safety Workshop
Oregon State University Extension will host a Small Farm Safety Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, near Corvallis.
Information will cover farm safety assessments, safety meetings, fostering a culture of safety on farm, and OSHA requirements.
Register for $5 online at https://beav.es/No9.
Community garden plots available
The City of Sweet Home is accepting reservations for 12 available plots in the Community Garden at Strawberry Park.
Plots are $30 a year and are first come, first serve. Sign up with Cindi or Adam at City Hall, 3225 Main St. Water is available on site.
PacifiCorp wildfire forum dinner
PacifiCorp will host a wildfire customer forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at the Jim Riggs Community Center, 880 18th Ave.
Find out how PacifiCorp is increasing safety and reliability in the community during wildfire season and year round. Hear how PacifiCorp is adapting to this new era of extreme weather from experts in meteorology, wildfire prevention and emergency management. Find out how PacifiCorp uses advanced forecasting to put them ahead of the weather, and hear about their ongoing work to strengthen their system. Learn how Public Safety Power Shutoffs, enhanced safety settings and emergency de-energization work. Get answers to your wildfire questions during a Q & A session with their experts.
Customers, as well as public safety and emergency management partners, business customers, community-based organizations and local officials, are encouraged to attend. A free, casual dinner will be offered. Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services are available. Register for the Wildfire Customer Forum online at https://bit.ly/4j3B9r7.
Join the Beautification Committee
The Sweet Home Beautification Team is seeking volunteers to help maintain the meridian strips on Main Street. Volunteers for weeding and planting are particularly needed for April 22 and May 13.
Work days are scheduled in April and May, starting with weeding activities and ending with planting activities. Safety vests and trowels are provided. The committee meets on the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 3225 Main St. Work days are the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Candice Snyder at 541-971-1092 or email scandice@[email protected].
ODFW wildlife contest open to artists, photos
The Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife invites artists to submit their work for the 2026 stamp art competitions.
The winning artists receive a $2,000 award and their artwork is used to produce collector’s stamps and other promotional items with sale proceeds benefiting Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. The three contests are:
Habitat Conservation Stamp – Art entries must feature a Strategy Species identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy in its appropriate habitat. Not all species in the Strategy are eligible, so please use the qualifying list of species. See the contest rules and entry form for more information and a list of eligible species. https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/habitat_conservation_stamp.asp
Waterfowl Stamp Contest – Art entries must feature one of the following species in its natural habitat setting: Blue-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, or Ruddy Duck. See contest rules and entry form for more information. https://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/waterfowl/contest/index.asp
Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest – Art entries must feature Ring-necked Pheasant in its natural habitat setting. See contest rules and entry form for more information. https://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/contest/index.asp
Artists are asked to use the Recommendations for Packaging Artwork on the Contest Rules’ final page.
A panel will judge artwork based on artistic composition, anatomical accuracy of the species and general appeal. Collector’s stamps, art prints and other promotional materials are produced from first-place artwork. Proceeds from product sales are used for habitat improvement, research surveys and conservation projects.
Interested artists are encouraged to visit ODFW’s stamp art competition webpage for more information on the contests and to view entries from previous years.
Entries will be accepted from Aug. 29 until 5 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the ODFW headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr., SE, Salem, OR 97302.
For more information on contest rules and to order stamps and art prints, visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/stamp_contest/index.asp
Entries can be mailed or hand delivered. If you hand-deliver your entry, please call ahead to make arrangements at 503.947.6314.
Lebanon chorus seeks singers
The Lebanon Community Chorus is seeking singers as it starts its 2025 schedule.
Rehearsals have started at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lebanon.
The Lebanon Community Chorus is an unauditioned, mixed-voice chorus often accompanied by piano. All voices are welcome. Participants should be able to carry a tune, enjoy singing, and can cooperate in a musical environment with others.
The chorus’ spring concert will be April 27. Director is Terence Madlangbayan and the accompanist is Bill Langdon.
For more information, visit lebanoncommunitychorus.org.
Deliver for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Sweet Home is in urgent need of volunteer drivers, delivering free meals to local seniors and disabled adults in the Sweet Home area.
Delivery days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The role is best suited for people available in the mid-day, as meals go out at noon. Volunteers work one to two days a week for about 2.5 hours each shift.
Meals on Wheels is managed by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments and operated by local volunteers. Volunteers package fresh meals in the kitchen and the drivers deliver them. Many local people count on this food as a primary source of nutrition.
Email to [email protected] or call Heidi at 541.812.6015. Each volunteer must fill out an application and complete a background check.
Carriage Me Back May 3 in Brownsville
Brownsville’s annual “Carriage Me Back” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
Enjoy a carriage ride around town while being entertained by skits based on history and flavored with artistic license before being dropped at the Moyer House for more entertainment.
Ticket are $15 for adults, and $5 for under 12 years old. Full carriage rides can be reserved (20 people) for $225. Reservations are strongly recommended.
For more information, call the Linn County Historical Museum at 541-466-3390, or stop by the museum at 101 Park Ave., in Brownsville (open Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
LBCC Dyno Days: Test your vehicle
Linn-Benton Community College’s annual Dyno Days event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at 2000 W Oak St., Lebanon.
Event access is free. Cost for three runs on the dynamometer is $50 to measure how much torque and horsepower your vehicle can make. Food truck, industry partners and tours available.
Powwow planned in Lebanon
The first annual Willamette Valley Powwow will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Boulder Falls Event Center, 605 Mullins St.
Visit for traditional and contest dancing, drumming and singing, as well as Native arts and crafts, and food vendors. For more information, contact Laurie at [email protected].
Pioneer Picnic in Brownsville
The annual Linn County Pioneer Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 20-22 at Brownsville Pioneer Park.
This year’s event theme is “Pioneer Logging Camps,” and includes a parade, dam run, car show, activities and more. Vendors interested in selling at the event can visit pioneerpicnic.com/vendors for more information.
Stand By Me Day in Brownsville
The annual Stand By Me Day in Brownsville will be held Saturday, July 26, throughout Brownsville. More details to come.
Museum needs help from locals
East Linn Museum is seeking volunteers and items that are needed for the operation of the museum.
The museum needs volunteers for its operations to replace retiring volunteers. New volunteers are not required to know anything about the museum or how to operate a computer. The museum operates three days a week from Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supplies needed by the museum include: copy paper, postage stamps, legal size envelopes, paper towels, toilet paper, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner and Ajax.
For more information, call the museum at 541.367.4580.
Free dinners on Mondays
Sunshine Industries invites the public to a free dinner every Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 1333 Clark Mill Road. Because everyone matters.
Free health clinic Tuesdays
The East Linn Community Clinic is held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1600 Main St. in Lebanon.
This is a medical clinic that provides primary and acute medical care for under- or uninsured individuals. On select nights, Western U COMP-NW offers osteopathic manipulative medicine to treat chronic and acute pain. Patients may walk in or schedule appointments.
For more information, call (541) 758-3000 ext. 115.
Farmers markets on Thursdays
Weekly winter farmers markets will be held Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. from Jan. 16 through March 27 at Santiam Place Event Center, 139 S. Main St., Lebanon.
For more information on how to participate, contact Belinda at (541) 418-2603 or [email protected].