Fall Leaf Pick-Up
The City of Sweet Home’s annual fall leaf pick-up begins Oct. 7 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.
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.
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.
Science & The Bible Seminar
Pastor Jesse Hey from Sweet Home Evangelical Church will host a science and creation seminar on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Oct. 13 to Nov. 3 at the church, 1347 Long St.
Hey will explore the arguments of Darwinian evolution, study nature for evidence of design v. randomness, explore Noah’s flood and geology, and test the reliability of the Bible.
Oct. 27: Noah’s Flood & Geology
Nov. 3: Is the Bible Reliable?
The seminar is free, refreshments will be provided and fossils will be given away. The slideshow presentation is designed for children and adults. Creation Science materials and fossils of extinct animals will be on display.
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.
Lebanon’s Nov. 1-2 Holiday Bazaars
The annual two-day multi-location holiday fairs in Lebanon has been listed below. Also, on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5-8 p.m. there will be ‘Chili Cook Off’ samplings at merchants in downtown Lebanon.
- FISH Harvest Bazaar at New Hope Church, Gore Road and Hwy 20. Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Multiple vendors, soup and pie luncheon. This is a fundraising event for FISH of Lebanon.
- Holiday Craft Bazaar, at Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St. (Main and Dodge St.). Nov. 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit local crafters with handmade items, products and services.
- St. Edwards Bazaar & Country Store, 100 Main St. Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baked goods, holiday/home décor, crafts, themed basket raffles. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
- Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. Many local artists offer ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items.
- Holiday Craft Bazaar, 1787 S. 12th St. Nov 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gift baskets, baby quilts and lots of handcrafts.
- Holiday Bazaar, at Christ Community Lutheran Church, 320 Market St. Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade quilts, 20+ tables of local crafters, baked goods. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.
- River Center Holiday Craft & Gift Fair, 3000 S. Santiam Hwy. Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over 30 tables of crafts and other gift items from local crafters. Lunch available.
- The Old Bates Berry Farm Barn, 38021 Weirich Drive. Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m., Nov. 1-2 from
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handcrafted treasures and gifts, scented soy candles, antiques and collectibles, and much more.
International Folk Dance Show
The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble will perform on Nov. 6, 8 and 9 in Sisters, Corvallis and Eugene.
The performers showcase dance styles of the world and feature the traditions of the United States at international folklore festivals, combining ethnic traditions with exquisite costuming. Offering one of the broadest spectrums of folk dance performed by a single group of its kind, the performance includes music and dance from all over the world including Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
The show will be held: Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Sisters High School auditorium, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters; Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis; and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. at Lane Community College’s Ragozzino Performance Hall, Building 6, 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene.
Tickets cost between $15 and $28, and can be purchased ahead of time online at pam.byu.edu/events/?P=international-folk-dance-ensemble.
Monthly Women’s Meeting
After 5 Connection will host its monthly dinner program from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Ma’s Restaurant, 2416 S. Santiam Hwy, Lebanon.
This month’s presentation, “Honoring Our Veterans,” features Gene Peery, a former Army helicopter pilot. Hear about his fascinating experiences as a helicopter pilot during his tour serving our country.
Guest speaker will be Bob Harrell, from Eagle, Idaho. He will talk about “What is Worth Protecting?” He shares the value of what is real, genuine and authentic, and how we need to protect the truth as a foundation of our life.
Cost to attend and dine is $18; please no credit cards. For reservations, contact Sherri at 541.258.6414, or Nancy at 541.259.1396 or via email at [email protected].
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.
‘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].
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.