NOTICES
Tree of Giving
Through Dec. 10. By Zenith Women’s Club. Pick cards from trees in various locations corresponding to children in need, then purchase clothing and toys for them. 503-873-5588
Figure Drawing
Register for figure drawing group starting in January at Silverton Art Center, Coolidge and McClaine Park. Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 p.m. 503-845-9277
MONDAY, DEC. 1
Yoga Dance for Prayer
6:30 – 8 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Donation for Doctors Without Borders $10 or food pantry collection. 503-873-0947
College Athletics Forum
8 – 9 p.m. Silverton High School, 802 Schlador St., Silverton. For students interested in participating in college-level sports. Scott Gragg, 503-873-6331, ext. 6351.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Beginning and Beyond Knitting
6 – 8 p.m. The Purl District, 201 E. Main St., Silverton. Gail Smith, instructor. Continues Dec. 9, Dec. 16. $40 plus materials. 503-873-6178
Crocheted Felted Bucket Bag
5 – 8 p.m. The Purl District, 201 E. Main St. Silverton. Celia Stapleton, instructor. Continues Dec. 9, Dec. 16. Must know basic crochet. $40 plus materials. 503-873-6178
Beginning Sewing
6 – 8 p.m. Snippets, 201 E. Main St., Silverton. Jess Fraley, instructor. Continues Dec. 9, Dec. 16. No experience necessary. $40 plus materials. 503-874-8300
Silverton Garden Club
7 p.m. Silver Creek Fellowship Church, 822 Industrial Way, Silverton. 503-391-5529
Carve a American Indian-Style Flute
7 – 9 p.m. Mt. Angel Woodcarvers Assoc., 125 N. Garfield St. Mt. Angel. Beginner – advanced. Instructor Jim Harris. Continues Dec. 9. $10 per class plus $20 – $30 materials. 503-845-9663
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
Ornament Carving Class
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mt. Angel Woodcarvers Workshop, 125 N. Garfield St., Mt. Angel. Continues Dec. 10, Dec. 17. $5 per session. 503-845-9663
Film Series “Elevate”
7 p.m. Silverton Foursquare Church, 503 N. Second St., Silverton. Also Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Dec. 31, films about faith, family, finances, freedom. 503-873-3991
Yoga Dance for Prayer
7 – 8:30 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Donation for Doctors Without Borders $10. 503-873-0947
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
AARP Driver Safety Program
Noon – 4 p.m. Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St. Conference Room F above the Family Birth Center. Two-day defensive driving course for people 55 and older. Continues on Dec. 5. $10 per person, check preferred. Attendance both days. Register 503-873-1642
Chip Carving and Whittling
7 – 9 p.m. Mt. Angel Woodcarvers Assoc., 125 N. Garfield St., Mt. Angel. Beginner – advanced. Instructor Sam Hutchinson. Continues Dec. 11 and 18. Cost $10 per session plus material. 503-845-9663
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Silverton Tree Lighting Celebration
6 p.m. Town Square Park, Main and Fiske streets. Music, cocoa, laughter and friendship. Santa Claus lights the tree and will greet children at Silver Falls Bank after. 503-873-5615
First Friday in Silverton
7 – 9 p.m. Visit art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and boutiques. Silverton merchants provide “Wish Lists” to help with holiday shopping. 503-873-5615
Borland Gallery Card Show
7 – 9 p.m. Borland Gallery, Silverton Arts Assoc., 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. Featuring local artists. Also Saturdays, Sundays noon to 4 p.m. 503-873-2480
The Art of Christmas
7 – 9 p.m. Lunaria Gallery, 113 N. Water St., Silverton. Group show. 503-873-7734
Carve a Small Trinket Box
7 – 9 p.m. Mt. Angel Woodcarvers Assoc., 125 N. Garfield St., Mt. Angel. Beginner – advanced. Instructor Jan Prowse. $10 per session plus material. 503-845-9663
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Through the Icon of the Birth of Christ
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel. Learn how theology, spirituality, aesthetics of icon, technical execution illuminate truth. $55, $25 deposit. Register by Dec. 2. Scholarships available. 503-845-6773
Santa Mouse Bazaar
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Robert Frost School, 201 Westfield St., Silverton. Handmade gifts, treats, more. Angela 503- 873-8746
Prayer Dancing
10:30 a.m. – noon. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Donation for American Red Cross. 503-873-0947
Winter Fest at Oregon Garden
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Visit with Santa. Centerpiece design for adults $5; ornament creation for kids, free. Regular admission. 503-874-8100
Crocheted Flower Class
Noon. The Purl District, 201 E. Main St., Silverton. Celia Stapleton, instructor. Must know basic crochet. Bring yarn scraps and several sizes of crochet hooks. $20. 503-873-6178
Community Holiday Happening
1 p.m. Oak Street Church, 520 Oak St., Silverton. Cider, coffee, games, music. 5 p.m. dinner. Free. Everyone welcome. 503-930-5879
St. Paul’s Altar Society Victorian Tea
1 p.m. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 1410 Pine St., Silverton. Tea goodies and raffle. Entertainment by St. Paul Youth Choir and Unger Academy of Ballet. Tickets $10, must be purchased in advance. 503-873-2044
Moving Art Creating Joy
1 – 4 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Movement, writing, drawing. No experience necessary. Fee $30. 503-873-0947
Kriskindlmarkt
2 – 6 p.m. Downtown Mt. Angel. Sponsored by Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce. A traditional European holiday market. Christmas tree lighting and Kris Kringle. Arts, crafts, vendors, carolers, food. mtangelchamber.org
Holiday Spectacular
6 p.m. Silverton High School, 802 Schlador St., Silverton. Presented by American Academy of Performing Arts. $6 adults (over 12), $4 kids and seniors. Benefit for SACA. Bring non-perishable food item, receive $1 off. 503-873-0464
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
Making Artist Books
1 – 4 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Use your own handmade paper or buy. Children over 9 with an adult. $25. 503-873-0947
Gratitude Yoga Dance
2 – 4 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. All ages. Food pantry collection or donation to Silverton Together. 503-873-0947
MONDAY, DEC. 8
Parent/Infants Plus Program
6:30 – 8:30 p.m., every other Monday through April. Silverton Hospital Family Birth Center, 342 Fairview St. Parent education and support for families with infants birth – 4 months. 10 sessions. $35 family. Scholarships available. Sponsor Silverton Together. Register: 503-873-0405
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Silverton Arts Association Potluck
7 p.m. Park House Education Center, 317 Coolidge St., Silverton. Bring food dish and small gift. 503-873-2480
Joy Fellowship
7 p.m. Silverton Assembly of God, 437 N. James St., Silverton. Ladies night out. Ornament gift exchange. 503-873-3611
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
“Angels We Have Heard”
7 p.m. Silverton Christian School , 229 Eureka Ave., Silverton. Christmas program. All are invited. 503-873-8349
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Silverton Chamber Forum Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oregon Garden Resort, Orchid Room, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Performance by Choralaires. Reservations $12 by Dec. 10, $15 after. 503 873-5615
The Knit Before Christmas
6 – 10 p.m. Snippets in The Purl, 201 E. Main St., Silverton. $20 includes food, sales in Snippet’s and The Purl District. Register, prepay by Dec. 11. Bring small gift to exchange, get 30% off, otherwise 20% off 503-873-6178
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
Church Bazaar and Luncheon
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W. Main St., Silverton. 503-873-6517
Silver Falls Alpacas at Rolling Hills
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rolling Hills Bakery Café, 106 N. First St., Silverton. Alpaca scarves, hats, gloves. 503-873-6203
Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bethany Charter School, 11824 Hazelgreen Rd. NE, Silverton. Quilts, wreaths, candles, jewelry, bake sale, more. 7th and 8th graders will wrap presents to raise money for spring trip. 503-551-5121
Poetry, Prayers of Thomas Merton
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel. $45, $20 deposit. Scholarships available. Register by Dec. 10. 503-845-6773
Women in the Bible
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel. Role of women in Biblical texts. $35, $15 deposit. Scholarships available. Register by Dec. 10. 503-845-6773
Winter Fest at Oregon Garden
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Wreath making for adults $5; cookie decorating for kids, free. Regular admission. 503-874-8100
Silver Falls 31st Christmas Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. South Falls Day Use Area and South Falls Lodge. Craft projects, exhibits, refreshments. Appearances by JR Beaver and Santa. Free Christmas trees while supplies last. 503-873-8681 Ext. 21 or to volunteer: 503-873-3495
Gordon House Luncheon, Tea, Tour
Noon – 2 p.m. Gordon House, Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Teas, scones, soup, sandwiches and dessert. Tour house decorated for the season. Suzanne Martinson will speak about her recent book “The Fallingwater Cookbook: Elsie Henderson’s Recipes and Memories.” $30 members, $35 non-members. Reservations 503-874-6006
Second Saturday Wine Tour
Noon – 5 p.m. Visit boutique wineries, sample wine and food. 503-873-8475, eastvalleywine.com
A Golden Tribute Dinner-Dance
6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner. Oregon Garden’s J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Sponsored by Silverton Hospital Auxiliary. Dinner, dance. Tickets $40 per person. 503-873-1789 or 503-873-4197
An Evening of Christmas Music
6:30 p.m. Scotts Mills Friends Church, 520 Grandview Ave., Scotts Mills. Cookies, hot cider, conversation, songs. 503-873-3477
Excerpts from “The Nutcracker
7 p.m. Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market St. NE, Salem. Presented by Unger Academy of Ballet. Also Dec. 14, 2 p.m. $5. 503-949-8412
Kolvane
9 p.m. Mac’s Place, 201 N. Water St., Silverton. Blues/Rock. $5 cover.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
“One Quiet Night”
10:45 a.m. Silverton Assembly of God, 437 N. James St., Silverton. Adult choir Christmas program. Refreshments. 503-873-3611
Yoga Dance for Peace
2 – 4 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. $10 donation to Silverton Grange. 503-873-0947
Monitor Bible Church
4 p.m. corner Barlow and Montecristo Roads, Monitor. Grace Community Choir Christmas concert. Light refreshments. Everyone invited. 503-873-6545
“A Voice Calling”
5:30 p.m. First Christian Church, 402 N. First St., Silverton. Children’s Christmas pageant. 503-873-6620
Children’s Christmas Program
6 p.m. Silverton Assembly of God, 437 N. James St., Silverton. Refreshments. 503-873-3611
Christmas Lights Run and Walk
6 p.m. Silverton Runners Club. Start and finish at Home Place Restaurant, 1080 N. First St., Silverton. One hour run or walk, pizza, refreshments. Steve 503-845-1801
MONDAY, DEC. 15
December Dancers of Light
6:30 – 8 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE. Honoring all cultures through music. movement. Donation to Silverton Arts Assoc. 503-873-0947
TUESDAY, DEC. 16
Silverton Aglow Community Lighthouse
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Silverton Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 1307 S. Water St., Silverton. All women invited. 503-873-3276
Boot Camp for Dads & Moms-to-be
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Silverton Hospital Family Birth Center, 342 Fairview St., Silverton. Two hour workshop for dads-to-be. Moms-to-be get massage or pedicure. For first time parents-to-be, $15. Silverton Together, register 503-873-0405
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17
Blood Drawing at High School
8 a.m. Silverton High School, 802 Schlador St. All day in multi-purpose room or mezzanine. 503-873-6331
December Dancers of Light
7 – 8:30 p.m. Silver Falls Yoga Studio, 3559 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton. Music and movement. 503-873-0947
THURSDAY, DEC. 18
“Spare a Toy, Share Some Joy”
6 p.m. hors d’oeuvres 7 p.m. dinner Willamette Valley Events Center, Main St., Mt. Angel. Bring toy to donate. Toys and portion of proceeds will be given to local organizations. $19.95 per person, group discounts. Company parties or individuals. Jessica 503-873-9979 ext. 22
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
Winter Fest at Oregon Garden
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Birdhouse building , $5. Regular admission. 503-874-8100
Celebrate Families
1 – 4 p.m. Silverton Community Center, 421 S. Water St. Make, wreaths, cookie decorating, refreshments, Santa pictures. Free. Silverton Together, 503-873-0405
Flextones
9 p.m. Mac’s Place, 201 N. Water St., Silverton. Cover band/blues. $5 cover
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Ty Curtis
9 p.m. Mac’s Place, 210 N. Water St., Silverton. Blues/rock. $5 cover
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve Family Gathering
9 p.m. Silverton Assembly of God, 437 N. James St., Silverton. Bring refreshments, games. Everyone welcome. 503-873-3611
New Year’s Eve Parties
9 p.m. Mac’s Place, 201 N. Water St., Silverton. Bad Motor Scooter. $5 cover. Also party at The Wooden Nickel, 1610 Pine St
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Silverton Rotary
Noon – 1 p.m. Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St.
Kidsart Classes
4 – 6 p.m. Silverton Arts, Coolidge – McClaine Park. For ages 7 – 12. $30 per mo., $25 one time material fee. 503-873-0910
Jazzercise
5:50-6:50 p.m. Silverton Community Center, 421 S. Water St., Silverton. 60-minute total body workout. Tuesdays, Thursdays, too. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 503-873-8210
Purl Jam
6-8 p.m. at Purl District, 201 E. Main St. Bring knitting or crocheting and enjoy visiting with fellow crafters.
Breast Cancer Support
6:30 – 8 p.m. Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St. Support and hope. Third Monday of each month. Kate 503-873-1691
Al-Anon
7 – 8 p.m. No cost. Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St. conference room G, upstairs from Family Birth Center. Family and friends welcome.
TUESDAYS
Heartwind Yoga
5:45 – 7 p.m., Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St. conference room F, upstairs . $45 for 6-weeks. 503-634-2872
Mt. Angel Lions
12 -1 p.m., First and third Tuesdays, Mt. Angel Telephone Community Room, 155 N. Garfield. 503-845-2291
Estatic Dance
7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Silverton Grange Hall, 201 N. Division St. Moving meditation and improvisational aerobics to an eclectic blend of music. $5 per class. 503-873-2906
WEDNESDAYS
Toastmasters
7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Silverton Hospital Family Birth Center, 342 Fairview St., Room D. Communication, leadership skills. 503-873-4887
Silverton Merchants
8 a.m. Silverton Merchant Group. Stompin Grounds, Wolf Bldg., 201 E. Main St. All welcome. 503-873-5615
Silverchips
1 – 4 p.m., Silverton Art Center, 303 Coolidge, Coolidge & McClaine Park. Carvers gather to work on individual projects. All welcome. 503-873-4512
Woodcarving
7 – 9 p.m. Silverton Arts Assoc., Coolidge – McClaine Park. Dave Disselbrett, instructor. $5 per class, materials provided. 503-873-0910
THURSDAYS
Silverton Kiwanis
7 – 8 a.m., Towne House, 203 E. Main
Open Studio
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Silverton Art Center, 303 Coolidge, Coolidge & McClaine Park. Artists welcome to work on projects at the center. 503-873-2480
After School Knit Club
3:30-4:30 p.m. Purl District, 201 E. Main St. Drop-in club for kids. $10
Silverton Lions
7 p.m. First and third Thursdays of the month, Silverton Hospital, Room DE above the Family Birth Center, 342 Fairview. 503-873-5321
TOPS
6:30 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1159 Oak St., Take Off Pounds Sensibly 503-873-3504
Alateen
7 – 8 p.m., Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking or substance abuse. 503-874-9422
FRIDAYS
Spin and Yak
10-noon at Purl District in the Wolf Building, 201 E. Main St. Spinners welcome to spin and talk. Free.
Kidsart Classes
4 – 6 p.m. Silverton Arts Assoc., Coolidge – McClaine Park. Ages 7 – 12. $30 per month. Connie 503-873-2480 or Rebecca 503-873-0910. Or just come to class.
