Spring Fling at Veterans Home
The Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon celebrated its annual Spring Fling Cruise-In on Saturday, April 18. This year’s event was packed with classic and military vehicles that took over the parking lot and overflowed onto 5th Street. Food vendors, veterans services and entertainment for the kids filled the Veterans Home courtyard, including a special exhibit featuring Camp Adair.
Photos by Sarah Brown
Blooms and Brews at Sankey Park
Sweet Home celebrated Arbor Day, above, Saturday, April 21, with the inaugural Blooms and Brews Festival at Sankey Park.
The event included a wide variety of vendors selling plants and flowers, baked goods, beverages and food offered by local restaurant Casa de Reyes. OSU Extension and the Sweet Home Beautification Committee also had booths at the event.
Above right, Crystal Dodson introduces the members of the Sportsman’s Holiday Junior Court. At right, Paula Metz and Angela Ross speak with a vendor about his lilacs at one of the booths.
New Elks Officers
Sweet Home Elks Lodge #1972 is proud to announce our new 2026/27 officers:
Steve Schuld – Exalted Ruler, Carolyn McDermed – Leading Knight, David Kem – Loyal Knight, Travis Mason – Lecturing Knight, Robin Sherer – Secretary, Jennifer Castaneda – Treasurer, Matthew Bechtel – Esquire, Stephen Groce – Tiler, Deena Bechtel – Chaplain, Ahren Kruegel – Inner Guard, Bonnie McCollum – Trustee, Corinda Stubbs – Trustee, Travis Dunbar – Trustee, Duane Winslow – Trustee, Bob Ryan – Trustee
All Fun and Games
The Lacomb Parent Teacher Club held its Spring Carnival fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, at the school where, at left, Kelton G., 6, and Winter Todd, 6, fill a container full of balls for another game of Kerplunk.
Kids were treated to life-sized games of Kerplunk, Tetris and billiard golf. In other parts of the gym, children played cupcake walk, ring toss, cornhole and limbo.
An oversized balloon provided an opportunity for kids to stumble around the room as they bounced it in the air, while other children waited patiently to receive a balloon animal or get their face painted. The cafeteria offered respite with food, drinks and a silent auction.
Proceeds benefit school needs and the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Photos by Sarah Brown
