Foster, Green Peter Master Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host public meetings regarding the Foster and Green Peter Lakes Master Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment; excluding water management issues.
In-person meetings will be held: Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. SE, Albany; Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Linn-Benton Community College Healthcare Occupations Center, 300 Mullins Drive, Lebanon; and Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main St., Sweet Home.
The virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1-2:30 p.m., accessible from the project website at www.FGPL-MasterPlan.com.
The public comment period will run from Nov. 9 to Dec. 10, 2024. Written comments can be submitted via email at [email protected].
These public meetings are opportunities for individuals to voice their opinions, and share their insights regarding the Master Plan (MP) and the Environmental Assessment (EA) for these public use lands.
For more information, or to access the draft MP, EA, and Finding of No Significant Impact, visit www.FGPL-MasterPlan.com. The plan is now posted and available to be downloaded from https://fgpl-masterplan.ageiss.com/.
Fall Leaf Pick-Up
The City of Sweet Home’s annual fall leaf pick-up begins until Dec. 13.
Leaves need to be raked to the side of the street in a neat pile. Any piles that contain other debris such as sticks or animal waste will not be picked up – this is for leaves only.
To request a pick-up, email [email protected] or call 541.367.6359. Service may be requested as many times as needed during the program’s active period. Crews will get to the pile as soon as they are able based on their daily workload, and pickups will be scheduled from Monday to Friday of each week.
Mini Market
The 3rd Saturday Mini Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Nov. 16 and 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.
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.
Donation Drive for Children
Mrs. Claus and The Elves Toy Workshop hosts a donation drive for the Sweet Home School Closet to help keep the school stocked with book bags, school supplies, hats, scarves, coats, gloves, etc. for change of weather now upon us for children in need. Donations can be dropped off at 925 Long St. Apt. 1.
Lake Town Christmas Bazaar
Lake Town Academy will host a Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7.
The students will showcase their entrepreneurial skills, and the public is invited to be part of the fun by reserving their own booth for $25. Fifty percent of all funds raised will go to a local charity.
Registration closes on Nov. 21. For more information, email [email protected].
Craft and Bake Sale
Crawfordsville Calvary Chapel will host its first annual Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 21-23 at 38353 Glass St., Crawfordsville.
Artisans are featuring hand crafted Fall and Christmas items ranging from cards, paintings, soaps, crocheted items, fiber arts, fused and stained glass, wood crafts, and – of course – baked goods.
Luau Event for Veterans
Opening Act Foundation will host a “Holiday Luau” benefit for veterans at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Sweet Home VFW, 580 Main St.
Cost is $20 general admission, $15 veterans and $10 for children under 12. The luau event will include a buffet dinner with whole pigs roasted outdoors and other Hawaiian dishes. Entertainment will include local talent and the hula dancers of Hālau Hula o Nā Pua o Hawaiʻi Nei.
Proceeds benefit local veterans’ holiday food boxes.
Purchase tickets at the Sweet Home VFW, or online at oafoundation.ticketleap.com/christmas-luau.
Albany Farmers Market
The Albany Farmers Market will be open every Saturday until Nov. 23 located in the City Hall parking lot and on an adjacent street that fronts the Linn County Courthouse. The Albany Farmers Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers market in Oregon. For more information visit locallygrown.org/albany-saturday-market/.
Winter Choral Performance
The Lebanon Community Chorus will present a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” as part of its winter concert, “Reflections of Life,” which takes place at 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church, 145 W Ash St, Lebanon.
The concert will explore the profound and varied experiences that shape our human journey. The first half of our program features “Gloria,” a Baroque masterpiece that, through its dynamic movements, encapsulates the cycle of life – from the joyous beginnings and challenges of youth to the reflective and celebratory moments of later years.
The second half transitions to a selection of more contemporary choral works that continue this chronological reflection on life’s key moments. These pieces capture the exuberance of living, the tranquility of innocence, the charm of the mundane, the tenderness of love, the resilience needed to overcome challenges, the poignant beauty found in life’s inevitable losses, and the indomitable flow of the human spirit.
Together, these works offer a musical journey through the stages of life, inviting us to reflect on our own experiences and the universal emotions that connect us all.
Directed by Terence Madlangbayan. Bill Langdon is the piano accompanist. The LCC is made up of nearly 50 talented singers from Albany, Brownsville, Lebanon, Sweet Home and surrounding areas. For more information, visit lebanoncommunitychorus.org or stay updated on the Facebook page, Facebook.com/LebanonCommunityChorus.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
The Sweet Home Liquor Store and Sons of AmVets will host a free Thanksgiving dinner starting at 12 noon (until the food is gone) on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Veterans Club, 580 Main St. Everyone is welcome.
‘The Innkeepers’ Play
Playwright Satina Tolman brings back her nativity story, “The Innkeepers,” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at the Sweet Home High School auditorium, 1641 Long St.
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing journey as the innkeeper and his wife retell the nativity story from their unique perspective, a story that reminds us of the power of compassion, love and the true meaning of Christmas. With its captivating narrative, heartwarming characters and inspiring songs, “The Innkeepers” promises to be a must-attend event this holiday season.
Admission is free. Shows will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3-4:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3-4:30 p.m.
For more information and updates, visit the Facebook event page at Facebook.com/theinnkeeperssweethome. For inquiries or to become a sponsor, contact Satina via email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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.
Bodacious Babes Craft Event
The Bodacious Babes Breast Cancer Committee will host a Holiday Craft & Vendor Event on Saturday, Dec. 14 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Sunday, Dec. 15 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), at the high school activity gym, 1641 Long St.
A Bodacious Babes Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Commons at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St.
The event is free. All are welcome to check out the plus-sized clothing, along with wares offered by home-based business vendors, handmade crafts and miscellaneous items.
Raffle prizes will be handed out and a 50/50 drawing will be held to support a local breast cancer event.
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.