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Datebook: July 2023

Frequent Addresses

Mt. Angel Public Library, 290 E Charles St.

Silver Creek Fellowship, 822 NE Industrial Way, Silverton

Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St.

Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St.

Silverton Community Center/Council Chambers, 421 S Water St.

Weekly Events

Monday

Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Seniors 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-873-3093, silvertonseniorcenter.org

Morning Yoga, 10 a.m., Confluence Arts Center, 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mills. All levels welcome. Drop-ins $20; or pay what you can. Register at confluenceartscenter.org/events.

SACA Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon Thursdays. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org

Mt. Angel Community & Senior Center Store, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 195 E Charles St. Repeats Tuesday – Saturday. 503-845-6998

Silverton Meals on Wheels, 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Congregate and drive-up dining. $3 donation suggested. Mon. – Fri. RSVP to Carol, 503-873-6906.

Silverton Recovery AA, noon – 1 p.m., 302 N Water St. Seven days a week.

Free Monday Dinner, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Indoor, sit-down dinner. To-go meals also available. All welcome. Free. 503-873-5446

Boy Scouts Troop 485, 7 – 8:30 p.m., St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Scoutmaster Dave Tacker, 760-644-3147, [email protected]

Silverton Elks Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m., Macleay Country Inn, 8362 SE Macleay Road, Salem.

Tuesday

Scotts Mills Food Boxes, 9 – 11 a.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Food donations welcome. Niki Barber, 503-873-5059

Community Helpers Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 – 5.  Bi-lingual storytime July 25. 503-845-6401

Mt. Angel Senior Meals, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Delivery only. $3 donation suggested. Repeats Thursdays. Ginger, 503-845-9464.

Indoor Playtime, 11 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 – 5. 503-845-6401

Stories & STEAM, 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a project. Snacks. Ages 5-12. Free. 503-845-6401

SACA Food Pantry, 4 – 7 p.m., SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org

Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Zoom. Repeats 10 a.m. Saturdays. For Zoom link, call Barbara K, 503-269-0952.

Cub Scout Pack 485, 6:30 p.m., St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Boys and girls in kindergarten – 5th grade. Deb Hilterbrand, 971-337-5925

Growing Awareness, Nurturing Compassion, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom. Secular presentation promoting mindfulness. No experience needed. Invitation for virtual gathering: [email protected]. 971-218-6641

Wednesday

Silverton Business Group, 8 a.m., Silver Falls Brewery, 207 Jersey St., Silverton. Networking meeting of the Silverton business community hosted by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. Everyone welcome. silvertonchamber.org

Quilters Group, 9 a.m. – noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second Ave., Silverton. [email protected]

APPY Hour, noon – 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Drop in for technical assistance for electronic devices. Free. 503-845-6401

Mission Benedict Food Pantry, 1 – 4 p.m., St. Joseph Shelter, 925 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Repeats Friday. 503-845-2468

Silver Chips Woodcarving Sessions, 1 – 3 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. All skill levels. 503-873-4512

Mission of Hope Food Pantry, 2 – 4 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. 503-873-7353

Thursday

Community Coffee, 7 – 9 a.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Free.

Yoga, 9 a.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. Open to all. Sheila, 503-409-4498

Open Art Studio, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge. 503-873-2480

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St., Silverton. Weight loss with continued support, encouragement. Monthly dues $4. All welcome. David, 503-501-9824

Yoga & Sound Healing, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Confluence Arts Center, 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mills. All levels welcome. Drop-ins $25; or pay what you can. Register at confluenceartscenter.org/events

Peace Education Program, 6:30 p.m. Little Leaf Café, 111 N. Water St., Silverton. Non-spiritual, non-political. Free. 503-873-8215

Friday

Toastmaster Club, 7:30 a.m., Zoom. Increase your listening skills, speaking, thinking and evaluating. Contact [email protected] for Zoom link.

Silvertones Community Singers, 10:30 a.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 Main St. All welcome Tomi, 503-873-2033

Saturday

Open Art Studio, 9 a.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. 503-873-2480

Silverton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. 503-873-5615

Oregon Crafters Market, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 215 N Water St., Silverton. Local crafters & artists, live music, food & spirits. Repeats noon – 5 p.m. First Friday session 6 – 9 p.m. only. oregoncraftersmarket.com

Saturday Free Lunch, noon – 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Open to all. 503-939-3459

Silverton Country History Museum, 1 – 4 p.m., 428 S Water St. Free. Repeats Sundays. 503-873-7070

Peaceful Heart Meditation, 2 – 3 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Yoga breathing, kirtan and yoga philosophy. No experience required. Everyone welcome. Free. [email protected]

Saturday, July 1

Free Community Breakfast

8 – 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Chocolate chip and plain pancakes. All welcome. 503-873-3093

Sunday, July 2

Full Moon Yoga

4 – 6 p.m., Confluence Arts Center, 20159 Hazelnut Road, Scotts Mills. Come for gentle yoga; stay for Moon Cycle Sound Ceremonies. Pay what you can. Register at confluenceartscenter.org/events.

Monday, July 3

Fireworks in the Garden

4 – 11:30 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Live music, children’s entertainment, food, beer, wine, fireworks. Garden members and children 12 and under are free. $5/ages 13 and older. Tickets at gate or oregongarden.org.

Music Mondays

6:30 – 8 p.m., Old Mill Park, 412 S Water St., Silverton. Free, family-friendly concerts. Today: Jon Deshler’s Tune Tours Trio with special guest Marilyn T Keller. July 10: Inner Limits. July 17: Tashinga Marimba – Ancient Ways Community Ensemble. July 24: Next of Kin. July 31: Marion County Citizens Band. Sarah, 503-201-4337

Mt. Angel City Council

7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day

St. James Chicken Dinner

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. James Church, 301 Frances St., Molalla. 65th annual chicken dinner. $14/dinner. $9/half chicken to go. Cash, checks, credit cards. 503-260-6470

Mt. Angel Parade

11 a.m., downtown Mt. Angel. Fourth of July parade. Ribboons awarded.  Parade entry forms: mtangelchamber.com

July 4th Barbecue

4 p.m., Silverton Coffee Club, 302 N Water St. Hamburgers, hot dogs provided. Bring a side dish or dessert. Jenny, 503-244-8011

Mt. Angel American Legion 

6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, 740 E College St., Mt. Angel. All veterans welcome. 503-845-6119

Mt. Angel Fireworks Show

8 p.m., Mt. Angel Middle School, 460 E Marquam St. Music and concessions followed by fireworks at dusk. mtangelchamber.com

Wednesday, July 5

Caregiver Connection

1 – 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. Zoom invite and register: 503-304-3432.

Scotts Mills City Council

7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. Open to public. 503-873-5435

Thursday, July 6

Silverton Kiwanis Club

7 a.m., Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St. New members welcome. Repeats July 20. 

Marion County Fair

10 a.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th Ave., Salem. Runs July 6 – 9. For times, admission costs and events, visit marioncountyfair.net.

Best Travel Apps

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Learn how popular travel apps can help you enjoy your next trip. Free. Space is limited; pre-registration required. 503-845-6401

Critique Night

7 – 8:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. Bring latest work for discussion and critique amongst other artists in the community. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org

Friday, July 7

LEGO Lab

3 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creations out of LEGOs. Free. All ages. Repeats July 21. 503-845-6401

First Friday in Silverton

7 – 9 p.m. Explore the historic downtown, have dinner, shop, browse galleries.
503-873-5615, silvertonchamber.org

Lunaria First Friday

7 – 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Opening reception. Main floor gallery: “Life: Adversity and Bliss,” artwork by Michele Ballantyne; “Portraits of Inspiring Women in the Classical Style: Part Two,” artwork by Anne Shams. Loft gallery: “Living in Our Heads,” artwork by Kerri Evonuk. 503-873-7734

Sunday, July 9

Scotts Mills Historical Museum

1 – 5 p.m., 210 Grandview Ave. Free. Open by appointment by contacting Joe Plas, 503-871-9803; [email protected]

Movement & Music

3 – 5 p.m., Confluence Arts Center, 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mills. Open format movement, music improvisation jam. Open Stage Performance Salon 5 – 7 p.m. Sign up at [email protected]. Donations welcome.

Monday, July 10

Mt. Angel School District

6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Open to public. 503-845-2345

Silver Falls School District

7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5303, silverfallsschools.org

Silverton City Council

7 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. 503-873-5321

Tuesday, July 11

Pizza in the Park

6 – 8 p.m., Scotts Mills City Park, 300 First St. Bring the family and enjoy hot pizza, salad, beverages, games. Suggested donation $6/pizza, salad; $1 beverage. Donations used for park maintenance.

Silverton Planning Commission

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. 503-874-2207, silverton.us.or

Wednesday, July 12

Beaded Earrings

1 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make earrings using the library’s collection of beads. Free. Teens & adults. 503-845-6401

Zaniac Comedy Magic Show

4 p.m., St. Mary’s Elementary, 590 E College St., Mt. Angel. Alex Zerbe performs. In case of inclement weather, the show is at the library. Free. 503-845-6401

Thursday, July 13

S.T.R.E.A.M.M

Noon – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public LIbrary. Explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math and Music at different activity stations. All ages. Free. 503-845-6402

Irish Traditional Music

6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Come play traditional music. All levels welcome. Bring a music stand. Adults and teens. 503-845-6401

Music on the Lawn

6:30 – 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Guests can bring chairs, blankets. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Free parking. Ticket prices include after hours admission to the garden. $5/ages 13 and older. Children 12 and under, and garden members free. Today:S chwing. July 27: Bret Lucich. Tickets at oregongarden.org.

Daniel Plan Journey Video Series 

6:30 – 8 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship Church. Wellness program. Information: scf.tv/danielplan or Sheila, 503-409-4498.

Friday, July 14

The Next Friday

5 – 8 p.m., Mt. Angel. Businesses in Mt. Angel stay open with vendors market, family entertainment, goodies. [email protected]

Family Games & Giant Bubbles

5 – 7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Life-sized family games. Make giant bubbles. View Community Art Show. Local authors discuss, sell works. 503-845-6401

Tune Tours

6 – 8 p.m., Mt. Angel Theater & Studio, 220 E Charles St. Live music and entertainment specifically designed for music lovers and seniors, but all are welcome. $10. jondeshler.com, mtangeltheaterstudio.com 

Improv Night

7 – 9 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Improv Night led by Ron Drake and Norman Gouveia. Teens, adults welcome. No experience needed. 503-508-3682

Movies in the Park

9 p.m., Saalfeld Park, 195 E College St., Mt. Angel. Watch Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG). Free sno-cones. In case of inclement weather, movie is in library. Karaoke/sing-along begins at 8 p.m. 503-845-6401

Saturday, July 15

Artist Talks

5 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Michele Ballantyne, Anne Shams and Kerri Evonuk, discuss their artwork. Free. Open to all. 503-873-7734

Sunday, July 16

Trinity Lutheran Service

11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. JenNeh leads service of African gospel music, reggae, blues, beatbox. All welcome. 503-873-2635

New Moon Yoga

4 – 6 p.m., Confluence Arts Center, 20159 Hazelnut Road, Scotts Mills. Gentle yoga with Brianna. Moon Cycle Sound Ceremonies. Pay what you can. Register at confluenceartscenter.org/events.

Monday, July 17

Silverton City Council

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Work session. Open to public. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us

Tuesday, July 18

Drawing Group

6 – 7:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. Bring own materials or use some of the associations. All welcome.  503-873-2480

Silver Falls Book Club

6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Discuss The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. All welcome. 503-873-9796

Wednesday, July 19

Lunch & Learn

11:30 a.m., Main Street Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Business professionals connect with fellow business professionals. RSVP is encouraged. Sponsored by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. 503-873-5615

Stories in the Stars

4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Learn about stories of the stars in constellations and create your own. Ages 5 – 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Painting for Adults

6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Artist Ann Altman guides to create a composition of Willamette Valley scenes. Space is limited; sign up by calling 503-873-8796.

Thursday, July 20

Mt. Angel Planning Commission

7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us

Silver Falls Writers’ Group

6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Writers share their work; listen to what others are writing. Ron Drake, 503-873-8796.

Writers Cafe

6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Snacks and a time to generate work with fellow writers. Teens & adults. 503-845-6401

Saturday, July 22

Canterbury Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6569 Valley View Road, Silverton. Jousting, dancing, shopping. Adults $22/day. Age 6 – 12 and seniors 60 and older $18/day. Age 5 and under free. Repeats July 23, 29-30. canterburyfaire.com.

Hawaiian Luau

4 – 7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $25/adults, $20/Senior Center members, $12.50/kids 10 and older. Under 10/free. Hawaiian attire encouraged. Deadline for tickets is July 14. 503-973-3093

Outdoor Summer Concert

6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Live music with the Marion County Citizens Band. Bring chairs or blankets. Free.
503-873-8796

Monday, July 24

Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon – 5 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Appts: Carolyn at 514-619-7878.

Tuesday, July 25

Silverton Planning Commission

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Work session. Open to public. 503-874-2207

Wednesday, July 26

Water Wednesday

1 – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Water activities in the courtyard for ages 6 and under. Weather permitting. 503-845-6401

Newspaper Fashion Show

4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create fashion out of newspaper, duct tape. Strut the catwalk to show off creations. Snacks, prizes. Teens & tweens. 503-845-6401

Retiring Joyfully Workshop

5:30 p.m., 301 E Main St., Silverton. Get more clarity and purpose to retirement. Free. [email protected].

Friends of Silver Falls Library

6 – 7 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Friends of Silver Falls Library board meeting. All welcome.

Thursday, July 27

Book Discussion for Adults

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss Golden Buddha by Clive Cussler. Copies at Circulation Desk. 503-845-6401

Teen Advisory Board

4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Teens, ages 12-18, can collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided. 503-845-6401

Writers Group

6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gather and chat with fellow writers. Bring up to three pages of work to read and receive feedback. Adults & teens. 503-845-6401

Friday, July 28

Virtual Reality

2 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Book a 30-minute session to experience a virtual reality program. Signed release must be on record. Reservations needed: 503-845-6401.

Saturday, July 29

SACA Gala and Auction

6 – 9 p.m., Vanderbeck Valley Farm, 37791 Highway 213, Mt. Angel. Hometown Harvest dinner. Tickets $75/person; sales close July 26. Benefits Silverton Area Community Aid. silvertoncommunityaid.org

Sunday, July 30

Toss for a Cause

Noon, Vanderbeck Valley Farm, 37791 Highway 213, Mt. Angel. Third annual Jordan Hess Memorial auction and cornhole toss. $75/team of two. Spectators $25/person. All tickets include meal and one drink. Team registration due by July 21. Cash bar. Silent and live auctions. Tickets at eventbrite.com/e/582756539497.

Monday, July 31

Vigil for Peace

2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather to advocate for peace, social justice issues on all levels of society. Open to all.
503-873-5307

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