Car wash fundraiser planned
for injured motorcyclist
A car wash is planned Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for the recovery of Don Gibbs, who was injured when his motorcycle was struck by a car on April 18. (See story under Community —> Public Safety buttons above).
The event will be held at Dad Bod Detailing, 1901 Long St. Donations will be appreciated.
For more information, call (971) 287-9395.
OSU class to teach
farmers fermentation
Oregon State University Small Farms Program and OSU Master Food Preservers are collaborating to put on a fermentation class for farmers in the Southern Willamette Valley. This class, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, is intended for farmers interested in selling producer-processed products under Oregon’s Farm Direct Marketing Law.
The Farm Direct Marketing Law allows farmers to turn what they grow into low-risk, value-added products like jams and pickles, and to sell them directly to consumers without being licensed food processors. Lacto-fermented foods are allowed to be sold under the Farm Direct exemption.
The class will cover fermented hot sauces, including safety considerations, rules and regulations, and a hands-on demonstration. Trained Master Food Preservers will teach participants how to craft and pack their own ferment, which they get to take home. The class will be held at the Linn County OSU Extension office in Tangent. Cost is $35; scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, visit extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/southern-willamette-valley/events/fiery-fermentation-hot-sauce-crafting-0 or contact Carrie Mack at (541) 237-6808 or [email protected].
Coffee with Lebanon
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.
Genealogical Society
offers free classes
Sweet Home Genealogical Society is offering free monthly classes on topics relating to family research.
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.
Free home repair,
upgrade workshops
Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity will hold free Do-It-Yourself Workshops over the course of the next two months to help people learn to do basic home upgrades and repairs.
The workshops will be held at the Habitat ReStore at 566 S. Main St., Lebanon, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 22, May 6, May 13 and June 10. Sign-ups are required. Sign up at tinyurl.com/HabitatDIYworkshops.
The April 22 workshop’s focus will be “Painting and Creative Wall Updates: Transform Your Home.”
The May 6 workshop will focus on “DIY Dirty Small Jobs: Tackle the Tasks You Keep Putting Off With Easy Hacks.”
The May 13 workshop will cover “Peel-And-Stick Backsplash and Changing Deadbolts, Doorknobs and Latches.”
The June 10 workshop will focus on “Adding Plank Flooring and Updates to Furnishings.”
The events will also include giveaways and attendees get 30% off storewide after the workshops.
Arbor Day celebration
April 26 at Sankey Park
Sweet Home will celebrate Arbor Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Sankey Park, 847 14th Ave.
The event will include a tree planting celebration, outdoor kids’ activities, free hot dogs and drinks and a seedling giveaway.
For more details, visit sweethomeor.gov.
Lebanon Chorus to
perform April 26
Lebanon Community Chorus will hold its Spring Concert, titled “I Hear America Singing,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Lebanon High School Auditorium, 1700 S 5th St., Lebanon.
Under the direction of Terence Madlangbayan and accompanist Bill Langdon, the chorus will feature pieces such as “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James and Rosamond Johnson, and “The Ballad of the One-Armed Man” by Timothy Powell.
Also providing some accompaniment, and performing during intermission, will be “The Usual Suspects,” a bluegrass band that includes a former chorus member.
The Lebanon Community Chorus is a collection of nearly 50 singers from Lebanon, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Albany, and surrounding areas. This non-auditioned chorus is open to all voices, 16 years and older.
A portion of ticket sale proceeds are donated to the Lebanon Schools Foundation Music Education Fund in support of local music education in the Lebanon schools. Currently this fund is also being made available to upgrade instruments that elementary music teachers use to teach basic music skills.
Tickets are $15; all those under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, the Lebanon Bi-Mart, and at the door with cash.
For further information email [email protected], the Lebanon Community Chorus Voicemail at (541) 730-3335, or Doug Young (board president) at (541) 570-5474.
Organic gardening classes in Lebanon
Master Gardener Sheryl Casteen will host organic gardening classes from 10 a.m. to noon for six Saturdays (April 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.
Sprenger to speak at
Lebanon Chamber lunch
County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger will be the featured speaker at the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Forum Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy.
Sprenger, who has served on the Lebanon School Board and as a state representative for Lebanon, will speak on the “State of the County.”
Cost is $22 for chamber members, $25 for future members. The event offers opportunities to network and learn about topics that affect the area. Prizes will be handed out as well.
Register online at www.lebanon-chamber.org or call (541) 258-7164.
Obria Fundraising
Banquet May 1
Obria Medical Clinics will hold a fundraising banquet at 6 p.m.Thursday, May 1, at Boulder Falls Inn, 605 Mullins Drive.
Obria, located at 136 W Vine St, Lebanon, provides a wide range of services, including abortion information, pregnancy consultation, STD/STI testing, pregnancy testing, cancer testing, parent education and more. Obria serves women in Brownsville, Halsey, Lebanon, Scio and Sweet Home.
To register, visit www.fortheone.org. For more information, contact Obria at (541) 258-3500 or email [email protected].
Gospel group to
perform May 3
The Bethel Mountain Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1042 Pleasant Valley Rd.
The event will be outside, weather permitting, so bring a chair or a blanket. Bethel Mountain
Cheadle Lake Run
May 3 in the park
Build Lebanon Trails will host its annual Fun Run/Walk and Kids Dash from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Cheadle Lake Park (Weirich entrance).
The event includes 5K and 10K runs/walks through the park, and a half-mile kids obstacle dash open to children 10 and under. Participation in the Obstacle Dash is limited to 200.
BLT is seeking sponsorships for this fundraiser event. More information about being a sponsor or participating in the event can be found at https://buildlebanontrails.com/clr/.
For participation information, visit buildlebanontrails.com/events.
Rural Living Day
Returns in JC
The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program announced the return of Rural Living Day, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Junction City High School, 1135 W 6th Ave.
The program is an opportunity for rural landowners and stewards to learn about a variety of
subjects such as composting, weed management, soils, tree identification, septic systems,
chainsaw safety, food preservation and more.
Morning refreshments will be provided, but registrants should bring their own lunch or plan accordingly.
Advanced registration is required, as there is limited capacity. Cost is $20 per adult; scholarships are available. For additional details, and to RSVP visit beav.es/NSC, or contact Carrie Mack at (541) 237-6808 or [email protected].
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.
Beautification Committee
needs volunteers
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: Tuesday, April 22 – Weed the downtown median strip; Friday, April 25 – Weed Shea Point (Hwy 228); Tuesday, April 29 – Weed Clover Park; Tuesday, May 13 – Plant the downtown median strip; Wednesday, May 14 – Plant Clover Park; Thursday, May 15 – Plant Shea Point (Hwy 228).
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., starting at the Key Bank parking lot on Main Street.
For more information, contact Candice Snyder at 541-971-1092 or email scandice@[email protected].
ODFW wildlife contest
seeks arts, 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].
Weyerhaeuser grant
cycle through Sept. 30
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. Organizations can learn more and submit applications at https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/company/values/citizenship/giving-fund/.