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 Pantry, 9 a.m. – noon, SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats Thursdays 503-873-3446
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. Dine in or delivery available. $3 donation suggested. Monday – Friday. RSVP to Carol, 503-873-6906.
Mt. Angel Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. $3 donation suggested. Repeats Thursdays. Ginger,
503-845-9464
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 are welcome. Free. 503-873-5446, [email protected]
Boy Scouts Troop 485, St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Scoutmaster Dave Tacker,
760-644-3147, [email protected]
Tuesday
Scotts Mills Food Boxes, 9 – 11 a.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Residents in Scotts Mills/Butte Creek/Monitor areas are welcome. Food donations welcome. Niki, 503-873-5059
Community Helpers Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 – 5. Participate in songs, activities, stories with a special guest reader. Bi-lingual storytime March 28. 503-845-6401
Indoor Playtime, 11 a.m. – noon, Mt. Angel Public Library. Ages 2 – 5. All toys provided. 503-845-6401
Tune Tours, 2 – 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Theater & Stu.dio, 220 E Charles St. Live music, entertainment designed for music lovers and seniors. $10. Repeats Thursdays. Jon, 323-449-1183
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 K – fifth grade. Deb, 971-337-5925, [email protected]
Mediation & Shared Dialog, 7 – 8:30 p.m. All spiritual traditions welcome. 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 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 assistance for electronic devices. All ages. 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
Line Dancing – Intermediate, 12:30 – 2 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. No registration required. Free; donations accepted for instructor. Open to all. Sheila, 503-409-4498
Silver Chips Woodcarving Sessions, 1 – 3 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. $2/week. All skill levels.
503-873-4512.
Mission of Hope Food Pantry, 2 – 4 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. 503-873-7353
Daniel Plan Journey Video Series, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship Church. Lifestyle program based on Biblical principals. In-person or online at scf.tv/daniel.plan. Free. Open to public. Sheila, 503-409-4498, [email protected]
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. 503-873-2480
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St., Silverton. Weight loss with support, encouragement. First meeting free. Monthly dues $4. All welcome. David, 503-501-9824
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., Silverton. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome. Tomi, 503-873-2033
Tune Tours, 7 – 9 p.m., Mt. Angel Theater & Stu.dio, 220 E Charles St. Live music and entertainment specifically designed for music lovers and seniors, but all are welcome. $10. In association with Abiqua Studios & Tune Tours. Jon, 323-449-1183
Saturday
Open Art Studio, 9 a.m., Silverton Arts Association. 503-873-2480
After-Season Indoor Market, 10 a.m. – noon, Silverton Friends Church, 229 Eureka Ave. Free admission.
Saturday Free Lunch, noon – 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Open to all. 503-939-3459
Peaceful Heart Meditation, 2 – 3 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Yoga breathing, kirtan and yoga philosophy. No experience required. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Free. [email protected]
Wednesday, March 1
Caregiver Connection
1 – 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. For Zoom invite and register: 503-304-3432.
Soup Supper
6 – 7 p.m., Marquam United Methodist Church, 36971 S Highway 213, Mt. Angel. Free soup supper and Lenten program. All welcome. Repeats March 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5. 503-329-2153
Scotts Mills City Council
7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. Open to public. 503-873-5435
Thursday, March 2
Silverton Kiwanis Club
7 a.m., Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Silverton Kiwanis Club meeting. New members welcome. Repeats March 16.
Read Across America
11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by completing a book-related scavenger hunt for a prize and creating a bookmark. Free. 503-845-6401
MS Word Editing Tools
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Learn to use Word’s built-in editing features. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited. Registration required by calling 503-845-6401.
Peace Education Program
6:30 p.m. Little Leaf Café, 111 N. Water St., Silverton. Ten-week workshop continues every Thursday, with facilitated sessions based on influential video series. Topics include joy, contentment, courage. Non-religious, non-political. Free. 503-873-8215
Critique Night
7 – 8:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Bring latest work for discussion, critique amongst other artists in the community. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org
Friday, March 3
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon – 5 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Call 800-733-2767 or email [email protected] for an appointment.
Craft Day
3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Enjoy leftover crafts from this year’s storytimes. Ages 3 – 11. Free.
503-845-6401
Book Signing
5 p.m., Books-N-Time, 210 N Water St., Silverton. Oregon author Tommy Barton will sign his four fantasy and science fiction novels. 503-874-4311
First Friday in Silverton
7 – 9 p.m. Explore historic downtown, have dinner, shop, browse galleries, boutiques. 503-873-5615, silvertonchamber.org
Brush Creek Playhouse – MISadventures
7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Brush Creek presents its children and youth production of The Further MISadventures of the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children, students, seniors. Tickets available at Books-N-Time, 210 N Water St., Ste. B, Silverton, or at the door. Repeats 7 p.m. March 4, March 10-11; 2 p.m. March 5, March 12. brushcreekplayhouse.com
Meet the Artists
7 – 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Opening reception for March showings. Main Floor Gallery features “Everything Old is New Again” by Dena Lynn. Exhibit open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily through April 3.
503-873-7734
Monday, March 6
Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Guest speaker is HPR Diana Maul presenting “Revolutionary Women” in celebration of Women’s History Month. All are welcome. Refreshments served. Abigail Scott Duniway chapter serves the communities of East Marion County and Santiam Canyon.
503-689-6991
Silverton City Council
6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. Agenda available. silverton.or.us
Mt. Angel City Council
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us
Tuesday, March 7
Stories & STEAM
3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Listen to a classic story, join in a project. Age 6-12. Free. Today: Corduroy by Don Freedman. Make a Corduroy bear craft. 3/14: Harry and the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion. Step-by-step drawing class. 3/21: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans. Make a yellow hat and bow. 3/28: The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone. Make origami chickens. 503-845-6401
Drawing Group
6 – 7:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Bring your own materials or use some of the associations. Everyone is welcome. Repeats: March 21. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org
Mt. Angel American Legion
6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, 740 E College St., Mt. Angel. All veterans are welcome. Masks optional. Jim,
503-845-6119
Wednesday, March 8
Hodge Podge
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Choose one of three leftover craft kits from the last year: paper quilling, shell shadow box or bird feeder. Adults only. Free. 503-845-6401
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
6:30 p.m. Zoom. Discuss Synchronicity by Jacob Gentry. Watch on Kanopy before Zoom. For additional information and Zoom invite, contact Ron Drake, Silver Falls Library, 503-873-8796
Thursday, March 9
Zenith Women’s Club
7 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Local women come together to discuss ways to fund, implement projects benefiting Silverton community. Anyone interested is welcome. Barbara, 801-414-3875
Adult Trivia
7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public House, 210 E Charles St. Play solo or form a team of up to five adults; win prizes. Families welcome but children must leave by 9 p.m. 503-845-6401
Friday, March 10
LEGO Lab
3 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creations out of LEGOs to display in the library. All supplies provided. Free. All ages. Repeats March 31. 503-845-6401
Trivia Bee
6 p.m., Silverton First Christian Church, 402 N First St. Silverton Kiwanis wine and dessert auction. Watch trivia teams compete to win the coveted Bee trophy. Heavy appetizers with a cash bar. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Purchase tickets at BST Realty, Silver Falls Library or Silverton Chamber of Commerce. Lisa, Fundraiser for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. 503-930-7793. silvertonkiwanis.org
Saturday, March 11
Discovering the Scientist Within
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Oregon State University. Participate in hands-on workshops and meet women scientists and engineers. Free event for girls in grade 6 – 8. Depart from Mt. Angel Public Library at 6:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required by March 3. 503-845-6401
Repair Fair & Share
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Connecting people who need something repaired with people who can do it. Free. 503-873-8796
Sunday, March 12
Daylight Saving Begins
Remember to turn your clock one hour ahead.
Scotts Mills Historical Museum
1 – 5 p.m., 210 Grandview Ave. Open for public browsing. Free. Open by appointment by contacting Joe Plas,
503-871-9803. [email protected]
Monday, March 13
Mt. Angel School District
6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-845-2345, masd91.org
Silver Falls School District
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5303, silverfallsschools.org
Tuesday, March 14
Ancestry Detectives
10 a.m. – noon, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Guest speaker Tom O’Brien discusses “Learning About the World’s Largest Genealogy Website, FamilySearch.” Meeting also available on Zoom. Kathy, 503-508-4251, ancestrydetectives.org
Ukulele Play and Sing-Alongs
6 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Gather to play and sing with ukuleles. Free. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Music is provided. 503-873-8796
Silverton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. 503-874-2207, silverton.us.or
Wednesday, March 15
Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m., Main Street Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Business professionals connect with fellow business professionals. There is no fee to attend; lunch is off the menu on your own. RSVP is encouraged to save a seat. Replaces regular Wednesday Business Group meeting. Sponsored by Silverton Chamber of Commerce.
503-873-5615
Volunteer Orientation
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Are you a teen or adult interested in helping out at the library? Attending this event is the first stop. Call 503-845-6401 to register. Repeats March 18.
French & Spanish Conversation
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Practice French/Spanish with retired world language teacher Christmas Carroll. 30 minutes of French, 30 minutes of Spanish. Every third Wednesday through June. 503-873-8796
Thursday, March 16
Book Discussion for Adults
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. All welcome. 503-845-6401
Teen Advisory Board
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Teens, ages 12 – 18, can help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Pizza provided. 503-845-6401
Silver Falls Writers’ Group
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Writers share works and listen others’ writings. Ron Drake, 503-873-8796.
Mt. Angel Planning Commission
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day Movie
3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Celebrate the day with special green treats and Disney’s The Luck of the Irish on the big screen. Free. All ages. 503-845-6401
Saturday, March 18
Outdoor Work Party
9 a.m. – noon, Mt. Angel Public Library. Help get the outside of the library ready for spring: weed the flower beds, clean the courtyard, remove spider webs. Donuts, water and work gloves provided. All ages. 503-845-6401
Seedy Saturday
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Free seed exchange, plant sale and education opportunity to learn more about growing your own good, sustainability and self-resiliency. Families welcome. Children’s activities and prize drawings for gardening gift cards. silvertongrange.org
Monday, March 20
Spring Equinox
Tuesday, March 21
Silver Falls Book Club
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Discuss A Girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary. Everyone is welcome. Free.
503-873-8796
Wednesday, March 22
Card Making for Adults
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create handmade cards for Easter or to celebrate spring using the library’s rubber stamps and decorative paper. Free. 503-845-6401
Virtual Film Discussion
7 p.m. Zoom. Watch Memento on Kanopy, and join in a moderated discussion about the film. For Zoom link, call Ron Drake, 503-873-8796.
Thursday, March 23
Spring Mini-Wreath Making
5:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Prepare for Spring Equinox by making a cottage-core mini-wreath. For teens and adults. Free. 503-845-6401
Friday, March 24
Virtual Reality
3 – 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Book a 30-minute time slot to experience a virtual reality program. A signed release must be on record. Age 13 and older. Free. RSVP: 503-845-6401
Monday, March 27
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 including a focus on issues of current concern. Open to all.
503-873-5307
Wednesday, March 29
Geek Crafts
3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make a perler bead magnet using templates of your favorite characters from Pokémon, Disney, comic books, anime or video games. All supplies provided. Teens and adults. Free.
503-845-6401
Thursday, March 30
Spring Break Board Games
1 – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Drop in and play board games. Free. Ages 5 – 12. 503-845-6401
Teen Card Game Night
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Enjoy a variety of card games and snacks. Ages 12 – 18. Free. 503-845-6401
Writers Group
6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers. Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on. Get tips on publishing and performing your work. Teens and adults. Free.
503-845-6401
Friday, March 31
Family Movie Night
5 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Watch Disney’s Turning Red (PG). Popcorn provided. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401
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