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Classical resonance – Abbey hosts ‘guitar immersion’ event

May 2023 Posted in Arts & Music, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

By James Day The Classical Guitar Immersion (CGI) workshop is coming back to the Mount Angel Abbey for a second season. The program, now in its 18th year, matches up classical guitar teachers, led by Scott Kritzer and Mario Diaz, with students ...

Bocce ball teams sought for fundraiser

May 2023 Posted in Briefs, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

AmeriTitle is offering residents in the Silverton and Mount Angel areas a unique opportunity to support local nonprofits through a winner-takes-all bocce ball tournament. The Big Le Bocce is scheduled for June 21 and will allow teams of four to compete ...

Datebook: June 2023

May 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

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 ...

Your Garden: 100 years of community gardening

May 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays, Gardening | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The Turner Community Garden and Flower Club will celebrate 100 years of gardening by hosting a flower show at the upcoming Marion County Lamb and Wool Show. The annual show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...

Silverton Free Fish Day this Saturday

May 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, For Kids | Comments Off

Silverton Free Fish Day will be held this Saturday, June 3, at Silverton Reservoir and local kids and families are invited to attend. Organized by local nonprofit groups, the event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will take ...

They’re bock – Oktoberfest board adds Maifest to Mt. Angel offerings

May 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, Food & Drink | Comments Off

By Stephen Floyd Mt. Angel Oktoberfest is staging a new festival with hopes of combining the excitement of Oktoberfest with the close feeling of a small community. The city’s inaugural Maifest celebration is scheduled for May 19 to 21, at the Mt. ...

All welcome – Paws in the Park expands fun for pets and their humans

May 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays, Pets | Comments Off

By Naiya Brown Put it on your calendar: Saturday, May 20, is THE day for pets in Silverton. The city, longtime home of the annual Silverton Pet Parade inspired by Bobbie the Wonder Dog, is adding the inaugural Paws in the Park ...

Free Fish Day returns to Silverton Reservoir

May 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, Outdoor Life | Comments Off

On Saturday, June 3, 2023 the Silverton Lions will host Silverton Free Fish Day, co-sponsored are the Silverton Kiwanis, the City of Silverton and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. This will be the 27th yearly event. The day starts ...

Datebook: May 2023

May 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

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 ...

Silver Falls birding, wildflower event set

May 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, Outdoor Life | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_13434" align="alignright" width="335"] A look at a display of wildflowers from a previous Silver Falls Birding & Wildflower Festival.Submitted Photo[/caption] By James Day The annual Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival is set for Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 ...

Earth Day – Hands-on help needed

April 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

By James Day Sustainable Silverton will be hosting Earth Day Projects on Saturday, April 22 and volunteers are welcome. The day will start with a 9 a.m. effort to remove invasive species at Old Mill Park near Salamander Island at the end ...

Classical music returns to Silver Falls State Park

March 2023 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_13260" align="alignright" width="373"] Hunter Noack. Submitted Photo[/caption] Pianist Hunter Noack brings back his “In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” performances to Silver Falls State Park on July 5 and 6. In its eighth season, the outdoor concert series ...

‘Best Fox Ever’ – Popular mock-pageant gets new name, keeps commitment

March 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, School | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner Many may remember Silverton High School’s annual spring mock-pageant and fundraiser, Mr. SHS. But what they might not know is that in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools, the contest was renamed, The Best Fox ...

Arts Festival offers poster contest

March 2023 Posted in Arts, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_13245" align="alignright" width="328"] Last year’s winning artwork was byAndrei Engelman. Submitted Image[/caption] The Silverton Arts Festival is holding its annual contest that will produce the poster for the event, which is set for Aug. 19-20 at Coolidge McClaine Park. The contest ...

Birds, bees… and other pollinators – Sustainable Silverton partners with Oregon Garden for educational series

March 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, Gardening, Outdoor Life | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner This spring Sustainable Silverton’s Urban Natural Resources Action Team is enlisting the help of local experts to hold an educational series about birds, bees and butterflies at The Oregon Garden. “It aligns with our mission statement and Action Team ...

Datebook: April 2023

March 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays, Food & Drink | Comments Off

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 ...

Starry Starry Night – Community Transition Program, Mainstay hold prom

March 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, For Kids | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner When the participants of the Community Transition Program (CTP) and Silverton Mainstay learned they had missed the cutoff to attend Salem’s “A Night to Shine” – a prom welcoming adults with special needs, they were heartbroken. “Registration had closed ...

Silverton mayor discusses new park, city goals

March 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

Silverton Mayor Jason Freilinger will speak about the proposed All Abilities Park to be located between the Silver Falls Public Library and the Silverton Municipal Pool on Thursday, March 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He will also address the city’s ...

Hive mentality – Kiwanis fundraiser bee returns as trivia match

March 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12564" align="alignright" width="265"] Silvertonian, Bob Holowati, buzzing with enthusiasm at the 2019 spelling bee. The fundraiser, supporting Dolly Parton Imagination Library programs in Silverton, returns in 2023 as a trivia bee. Courtesy Silverton Kiwanis[/caption] By James Day Silverton’s best fact-filled teams ...

Fix and share at second annual Repair Fair

March 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12561" align="alignright" width="256"] A happy customer celebrates the repair of an antique lamp at the last year’s repair fair in Silverton. Submitted Photo[/caption] Silverton will host its second repair fair and share on Saturday, March 11. The event, which runs from ...

Datebook: March 2023

March 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

Frequent Addresses Mt. Angel Public Library, 290 E Charles St. Silverton High, 1456 Pine St., Silverton. 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 SACA Food ...

Heart: Darkness to Light Silverton Poetry Festival reopens its doors

February 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Silverton Poetry Festival is back in person for the first time in three years. Founder Steve Slemenda was all for calling its 20-year run good when the pandemic hit, but Kelley Morehouse, his longtime colleague in the undertaking, just ...

Silverton First Citizen event set for Feb. 25

February 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12419" align="alignright" width="278"] Former Silverton City Councilor Dana Smith was named First Citizen of 2022.Jim Kinghorn[/caption] By James Day Silverton’s First Citizen Gala is set for Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Oregon Garden’s J. Frank Schmidt Pavilion. This will be the 52nd ...

Fall Line Stout & Ale Fest debuts Feb. 4

February 2023 Posted in Events & Holidays, Food & Drink | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12405" align="alignright" width="225"] The late Jason Franz in 2014. He was the founder of Fall Line Sports and instrumental in the creation of the skate park in Silverton, which he helped lead to completion. Jim Kinghorn[/caption] The Fall Line Stout ...

Datebook: February 2023

February 2023 Posted in Community, Events & Holidays | Comments Off

Frequent Addresses Mt. Angel Public Library, 290 E Charles St. Silverton High, 1456 Pine St., Silverton Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St. Weekly Events Monday SACA Food Pantry, 9 a.m. - noon, SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats Thursday. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org Silverton Meals on Wheels, ...

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