Holiday Band Concert
Sweet Home High School Band is having their annual holiday concert, Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Sweet Home High School Auditorium, 1641 Long St.
Mini Market
The 3rd Saturday Mini Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 21 at The Rez, 1621 53rd Ave., Foster.
Open every third Saturday of the month, vendors offer items such as sourdough bread, soaps, crafts, jewelry, cookies and wellness products.
Holiday Light Competition
Julegård: The Christmas Farm and the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce will host the “Let it Glow” holiday light competition from until Jan. 5. To register your home, visit https://bit.ly/3Zb57lW.
Live Nativity
Community Chapel will host a lighted Christmas display and live nativity from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 42250 Ames Creek Road.
Load up your family and come see a live nativity scene. Enjoy free hot chocolate, candy canes, cookies and more. Christmas-themed pillowcases will also be available free to kids 12 & under while supplies last.
Fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity
Fundraisers to benefit Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity will be held this year through a variety of options.
Sunday, Dec. 22: Habitat will host “Holiday Bingo” from 3-5 p.m. at Tallman Brewing, 2055 Primrose St., and 50% of proceeds from the games goes to Habitat.
Tuesday, Dec. 31: Panda Express at 1990 S Main St., Lebanon, will donate 20% of your order to Habitat when you show them Habitat’s flier (found at https://bit.ly/3Zdw9sW), or if ordering online, use code 381837.
Beginner Sourdough Class
Sweet Home Public Library will host a beginners sourdough class from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1101 13th Ave. Due to popularity, a sign-up sheet will be at the library. Class includes a free sourdough starter to take home.
For more information or to get on the list, call 541.367.5007.
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.
For more information or to apply, stop by the Senior Center, email [email protected], or call 541.812.6015.
Square Dance
Sweet Home Squarenaders will host square dance lessons on Sundays from 2:45-4:30 p.m. at the Foster Elementary School gym, 5526 Poplar St.
First two lessons are free; $5 per lesson thereafter. No partner required. Mainstream level for beginners. Graduation in January. For more information, contact Rod Stidham at 541.367.4939.
Volunteers, Donations Needed at Museum
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.
Animal Rescue Volunteers Needed
Linn County Animal Rescue needs volunteers for its nonprofit work outside Lebanon. For those interested in a rewarding time spent with animals, consider joining LCAR which has horses, minis, cows, sheep and senior dogs. There are two shifts a day, morning and afternoon. Volunteers can work with the livestock or dogs, or both.
Donations and sponsorships are also welcomed. For more information, visit lcarhorse.org or call 541.258.3422.
Community Dinners
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.