Transformational
Living Class
Sweet Home Evangelical Church is hosting a Transformational Living class at 6 p.m. Tuesdays.
Classes are held in the church’s East Wing at 1347 Long St.
Every person who knows Jesus has a unique assignment in the world shaped by their walk with the Lord, the urgency of evangelism and the giftings they have. This class helps you learn about your kingdom assignment by allowing God to partner with you and be a blessing to others.
The nine sessions are intended to help participants transform their lives, learn about their “kingdom assignments” and how God wants to use them in the world to be a blessing to others.
For more information, call (541) 367-4357.
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 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.
Spend time at
Healing Garden
Lebanon Community Hospital is hosting a series of monthly cultural events at the Boulder Falls Event Center and patio, 605 Mullins Dr. through the summer.
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Saturday, May 24, at 1 p.m. – Learn about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony emphasizing harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. Presented by Suwako Watanabe, Wakai Tea Association. Free.
Japanese Flower Arranging: Saturday, May 24, at 3 p.m. – Linda Nishioka will demonstrate ohara ikebana, the art of flower arranging. Free.
Yoga in the Garden: Sunday, June 22, at 10 a.m. – Join Jenni Harper for a relaxing one-hour yoga session for adults. Suggested donation of $5 to $15 per person. Registration is required.
Japanese Percussion: Sunday, June 22, at 12 p.m. – Enjoy a performance of Japanese percussion instruments by Monmouth Taiko.
Bonsai Techniques: Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. – Lee Cheatle from the Bonsai Society of Portland will share bonsai history, techniques and design.
Garden Grooves Community Concert; Saturday, July 26, at 6 p.m. – The Fabulous Bad Cats, an original rockin’ blues band, will play classic hits from Johnny Cash to Prince. They have
performed throughout the Pacific Northwest since 2002.
Melodies and Masterpieces: Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1-3 p.m. – The Orchid Trio, a Portland-based string trio, shares chamber music appreciation. Enjoy music while learning new art forms: Japanese origami class from 1-2 p.m., kokedoma (moss ball) class from 1-2 p.m., koto (a Japanese instrument) demonstration at 2 p.m.
Healing Garden Lecture: Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m – Diane Durston, curator emeritus from the Portland Japanese Garden, will discuss Japanese philosophies of Wabi Sabi and forest bathing. Registration is required.
For more information or to register, visit samhealth.org/LebanonHealingGardens or contact Brandy O’Bannon at [email protected].
Business adviser is
Forum Lunch speaker
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Forum Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital conference rooms.
The speaker will be Gabriel Shields of Corvallis, who will speak on “Connection Strategies to Get New Customers and Grow Your Business.” Shields is an entrepreneur, educator and storyteller based in Corvallis.
Cost is $22 for members, $25 for future members. To register, contact the Lebanon Chamber at (541) 258-7164 or visit www.lebanon.chamber.org.
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].
Museum sale needs
donations, volunteers
East Linn Museum is seeking donations for its annual yard sale fundraiser, held during Sportsman’s Holiday, July 11-12.
Donations can be dropped off at the museum , which is open Thursday through Saturday each week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TV’s, electronics or large furniture cannot be accepted. Items should be clean and usable.
Also, volunteers to help with the sale are needed.. Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email [email protected] or call (541) 367-4580.
Free home repair,
upgrade workshops
Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity will hold its final free Do-It-Yourself Workshop, “Adding Plank Flooring and Updates to Furnishings,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 10 at the Habitat ReStore, 566 S. Main St.
The event also includes giveaways, and attendees get 30% off storewide afterward. Sign-ups required at tinyurl.com/HabitatDIYworkshops.
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.
The Pioneer Picnic Cruise In and Tractor Show will be held Saturday, June 21. Participants should assemble at 8 a.m. on Templeton Street and Hwy. 228 in Brownsville. Parade judging starts at 9 a.m. south of Hwy. 228. The Grand Parade through town begins at 10 a.m.
The cruise in will take place following the parade, running to Pioneer Park, where food and drink will be available.
For more information, visit visit pioneerpicnic.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.