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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. ...

SACA check-in – Connected past, demanding present, optimistic future

May 2023 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner Silverton Area Community Aid – or SACA, as it’s affectionately known – has always operated with the same goal, to provide food for those in the Silverton area who need it. But that doesn’t mean it’s always looked ...

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 ...

The show goes on – New owners purchase Palace Theatre

May 2023 Posted in Business, Community | Comments Off

By James Day Ah, the Palace. You just can’t keep her down. Depression (remember, films were first shown at the site in 1909 and the theater was rebuilt in 1936 after being destroyed in 1935 by fire). Another fire in 2012. ...

Public engagement – Candidates chime in on guns, school safety

May 2023 Posted in Community, School | Comments Off

By James Day The eight candidates for positions on the Silver Falls School District Board participated in a lively and informative two-hour forum April 23 at the Silverton Grange Hall. On hand were Zone 7 incumbent Tom Buchholz and his opponent, Jesse ...

Welding room – Private donors fund vocational workspace for Kennedy

May 2023 Posted in Community, School | Comments Off

By James Day Kennedy High School in Mount Angel will have a new welding room in the fall, courtesy of a private fundraising campaign led by the Mt. Angel Community Foundation. The project, which broke ground on April 26, is not related ...

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 ...

The path forward – Candidates weigh in on Silver Falls negotiation woes

April 2023 Posted in Community, School | Comments Off

By Stephen Floyd Eight candidates are running for four seats on the Silver Falls School District (SFSD) Board at a time when labor negotiations have soured and teachers are ready to strike. Our Town reached out to each candidate for their perspective ...

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 ...

Future First Citizen: Hannah Bashor honored by Silverton Chamber

March 2023 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner When Silverton High School senior, Hannah Bashor, found out she was being named this year’s Future First Citizen for her demonstration of leadership as well as her contributions to her school, her community and her family by the Silverton ...

Silverton Arts Association to open new community art space

March 2023 Posted in Arts, Community | Comments Off

By James Day The Silverton Arts Association is launching a new family-friendly community arts space at the group’s Arts Center at 300 Coolidge St. The new arts option, which will include a resident artists program, workshops and classes for adults and youth, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Special district positions open

March 2023 Posted in Business, Community | Comments Off

Local special districts will have open board positions during the May 16 Primary Election, and the deadline to apply as a candidate and appear on the ballot is March 16. Districts with open positions include: Mt. Angel School District (positions 1 and ...

A new home – SACA excited at plans to locate into brewery building

March 2023 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_13177" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Silverton Area Community Aid staff and board members gather for a pizza and salad celebration of their project to move into the former Ratchet Brewery building. Portrait by JAMES DAY; textures: © faithie / 123rf.com & © ...

Silverton Senior Center welcomes 50-plus members

March 2023 Posted in Community | Comments Off

You don’t have to be retired to be a member of the Silverton Senior Center. You don’t even have to be 55 – the age at which many businesses begin offering a senior discount. In fact, anyone over the age ...

Creating shelter – Bids out for modular project

March 2023 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By James Day The City of Silverton is accepting bids for rehab work on a modular unit that will serve as a warming shelter for clients of Sheltering Silverton. The city has set aside $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds ...

Lifetime Achievement – Arlene Harris honored for stepping up

March 2023 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12593" align="alignright" width="241"] Arlene Harris. Submitted Photo[/caption] By Melissa Wagoner Arlene Harris is a Silvertonian through and through. Born at Silverton Hospital, Harris spent the majority of her life in her hometown, only leaving when it came time to attend the University ...

Distinguished Service – Meg Feicht’s commitment recognized

March 2023 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12590" align="alignright" width="232"] Meg Feicht (“Teacher Meg”).Haley Wiegand[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand Meg Feicht – better known as Teacher Meg to generations of kids and their families – was bestowed the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Service Award for 2022 at ...

Service Group of the Year – Legacy Health Auxiliary awarded

March 2023 Posted in Business, Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12587" align="aligncenter" width="514"] Legacy Health Auxiliary President Cheryl Lorenz (center), Treasurer George Marino (on her left), and Volunteer Manager Kay Seiler (o her right) receive the Club of the Year award from Silverton Chamber of Commerce representatives. Jim Kinghorn[/caption] By ...

Monday nights together – Oak Street’s in-person dinners return

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

[caption id="attachment_12576" align="aligncenter" width="489"] Jay Horenstein and Rachel Anne Rapoza volunteering at Monday Meals. Melissa Wagoner[/caption] By Melissa Wagoner There is just no telling who will be at Oak Street Church’s Monday Meals from one week to the next. “There are people who come because ...

PIT Count – Annual sheltering survey is about more than just the data

March 2023 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Melissa Wagoner On the last Wednesday of January each year volunteers across the state come together to provide government officials with a snapshot of the current unhoused population. The purpose of which is, according to Sheltering Silverton Program Director Megan Smith, “that ...

Opportunities to lead – Future Foxes seeking volunteer help

March 2023 Posted in Community, School | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_12567" align="aligncenter" width="512"] A group of Future Foxes cheerleaders is shown at a game at McGinnis Field. The Future Foxes program is gearing up for a new season and is looking for volunteer coaches and board members. Submitted Photo[/caption] By ...

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 ...

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