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Datebook: August 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. 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. Eat in or to go. All welcome. 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]

Tuesday

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

Community Helpers Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 – 5.  Indoor playtime follows at 11 a.m. 503-845-6401

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

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. Zoom link: 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 – 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. 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

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]

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Drawing Group

6 – 7:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Bring materials or use SAA’s. All welcome. Repeats Aug. 15. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Silverton Parks and Recreation master plan project advisory committee meeting. Open to public. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us

Wednesday, Aug. 2

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.

Gallery of Good Causes

4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create a poster that represents a cause you care about. Creations on display through August. Age 5 – 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Scotts Mills City Council

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

Thursday, Aug. 3

Silverton Kiwanis Club

Noon, Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. New members welcome. Repeats Aug. 17. Silvertonkiwanis.org

What Do I Read Next?

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Participants learn to use Goodreads and NoveList to browse reading interests, discover new authors, rate and review reads, and choose next literary adventure. Registration is required. 503-845-6401

Angel Ocasio

1 p.m., St. Mary’s Elementary, 590 E College St., Mt. Angel. Bilingual comedy and music entertainment. Bring chairs/blankets. Water provided. In inclement weather, show takes place at library. All welcome. Free. 503-845-6401

Pod People

6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Like a book club but for podcasts. Listen to podcast episodes on animal behavior. Email [email protected] to get started. Teens/adults. Free. 503-845-6401

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, Aug. 4

Benedictine Sisters Estate Sale

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Agatha Hall, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Last chance to own some of the Sisters old treasurers, collectibles, art, furniture. Repeats 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aug. 6. 503-845-2556

Home Davenport Community Festival

11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton. Arts, crafts, food, music, parade, car show, fun run, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Davenport races. Free admission. Repeats 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Aug. 5; 11 a.m. – 6p.m.  Aug. 6. For a complete list of events, visit homerdavenport.com.

LEGO Lab

3 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creations out of LEGOs to display in library. Supplies provided. Free. All ages. Repeats Aug. 18. 503-845-6401

First Friday

7 – 9 p.m. Explore the historic downtown, have dinner, shop, browse galleries, boutiques. silvertonchamber.org

Lunaria First Friday

7 – 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Opening reception. Main floor gallery features “Connecting with Nature,” paintings by Mary Goodson and ceramics by Lee Jacobson. Loft: features “Bold Colors, Bold Shapes,” paintings by Sally Bills Bailey. Exhibits open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily through Aug. 28. 503-873-7734, lunariagallery.com

The Rustler’s Revenge

7 p.m. Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Western-themed melodrama. Tickets $10, available at Books-N-Time in Silverton. Continues 7 p.m. Aug. 5, 11 & 12; 2 p.m. Aug. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. 503-508-3682 Michael, 503-508-3682, brushcreekplayhouse.com

Saturday, Aug. 5

Lions Club Harvest Breakfast

7 a.m. – noon, Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton. Pancakes, eggs and ham. Repeats Aug. 6. 503-931-1346

Homer Car Show

8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Goodwill, 601 N Water St., Silverton. Classic car and truck show, sponsored by Silverton Flywheels. Trophies, drawings, 50/50 drawing. Adam’s Rib food truck. Coffee available. $20 entry fee. 

Sunday, Aug. 6

Homer´s Classic Fun Run

9 a.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St. 8K run and 2-mile run and walk. Proceeds benefit Silverton and Mt. Angel running programs. $30 day-of registration. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. homerdavenport.com

Monday, Aug. 7

Music Mondays

6:30 – 8 p.m., Old Mill Park, 412 S Water St., Silverton. Free, family-friendly concerts. Today: Garrison, alternative acoustic. Aug. 14: Syco Billy’s, bluegrass. Aug. 21: The Standing, bluegrass/rock. Sarah, 503-201-4337

Silverton City Council

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. 503-873-5321, 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, Aug. 8

Teen Hangout

5 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Board games, crafts, virtual reality games, air conditioning, snacks. Free. Grades 6 – 12. 503-845-6401

Ukulele Play and Sing-Alongs

6 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Play and sing with ukuleles. All ages. Children must be accompanied by adult. Music provided. 503-873-8796

Silverton Planning Commission

7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St. Open to public. 503-874-2207, silverton.us.or

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Lavender Felt Bouquet

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Keep summer around all year with a lavender made out of felt. All supplies provided. Free. Teens/adults. 503-845-6401

Journaling

4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make a journal, and pencil and pen toppers. Free. Age 5 – 12. 503-845-6401

Thursday, Aug. 10

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

Noon – 2:30 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

Red Cross Blood Drive

1 – 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Music on the Lawn

6:30 – 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Today: Marion County Citizens Band. Aug. 24: Timothy James. Food and beverages available for purchase. Outside food allowed. Bring chairs/blankets. Well-behaved pets on leashes welcome. Free parking. Ticket prices include after hours admission to the garden. $5 for ages 13 and older. Children 12 and under, and garden members free. Tickets at oregongarden.org.

Writers Cafe

6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Enjoy snacks and time to write with fellow writers. All writer’s welcome. Free.
503-845-6401

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, Aug. 11

Mt. Angel Garage Sales

All day. Annual city-wide garage sale. Repeats Aug. 12. ci.mt-angel.or.us

The Next Friday

5 – 8 p.m., Mt. Angel. Businesses in Mt. Angel stay open with extra vendors, goodies, information, sales and more. [email protected]

Library Next Friday

5 – 6:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Tie-dye a bandana or bring a white T-shirt. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Tune Tours

6 – 8 p.m., Mt. Angel Theater & Studio.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. jondeshler.com, mtangeltheaterstudio.com 

Movie in the Park

9 p.m., Humpert Park, 400 Alder St., Mt. Angel. Puss in Boots: the Last Wish. Free sno-cones. Bring chair/blanket. In inclement weather, movie will be at Mt. Angel Public Library. Karaoke/sing-along at 8 p.m. All ages. 503-845-6401

Saturday, Aug. 12

Jumble Sale

9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Mt. Angel Friends of the Library sale. All proceeds fund library books and programs. 503-845-6401

Scotts Mill Founder’s Day

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Scotts Mills Grange, 299 Fourth St. Crafts and homemade goods from local vendors. Repeats Aug. 13.

Sunday, Aug. 13

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]

Grange Hoedown & Concert

6:15 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Live music, dancing, open mic, non-alcoholic drinks, popcorn. Open mic sign ups begin at 6:15; starts at 6:30 p.m. The Crying Omas perform at 7:45 p.m. Sliding scale donation $5-20. Kids under 18 are free. Proceeds benefit repairs and upgrades to the Grange Hall. 

Monday, Aug. 14

Red Cross Blood Drive

11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 575 E College St., Mt. Angel. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Silverton Housing Task Force

6:30 p.m., Silverton Council Chambers. Open to public. silverton.or.us

Mt. Angel School District

6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St. Open to public. masd91.org

Silver Falls School District

7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St. Open to public. 5silverfallsschools.org

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Lunch & Learn

11:30 a.m., Main Street Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Business professionals connect with fellow business professionals. Lunch is off menu on your own. RSVP is encouraged. Replaces regular Wednesday Business Group meeting. Sponsored by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. 503-873-5615

Oregon Rocks!

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Dig into rocks, fossils, earthquakes and volcanoes through activities and rockin’ specimens. Presented by UofO’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Thursday, Aug. 17

Book Discussion for Adults

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Copies available at the circulation desk. 503-845-6401

Escape Room

4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Help Alice escape the Queen. Grades 6 – 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Silver Falls Writers’ Group

6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Writers share what they have been working on and listen to see what others are writing. Ron Drake, 503-873-8796.

Mt. Angel Planning Commission

7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Open to public. Held in conjunction is the Park Tree board meeting. ci.mt-angel.or.us

Friday, Aug. 18

Book Sale

10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Items are $.50 to $1. Fill a bag Saturday for $5. Cash or check only; exact change appreciated. Repeats 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aug. 19. Sales benefit Friends of the Silver Falls Library.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Silverton Art Festival

10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton. Artists, food vendors, musicians, local groups and more. Demos and activities for children and adults. Free admission. Repeats 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Aug. 20. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Roth’s Fresh Markets, 918 N First St., Silverton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Monday, Aug. 21

Silverton City Council Work Session

6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Planning Commission Work Session

6 p.m., Council Chambers. Open to public. Agenda available. silverton.us.or

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Beaded Crafts

1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Use library’s collection of beads to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces or suncatchers. Teens/adults. Free. 503-845-6401

Creature Teachers

3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Experience the wild, weird, wonderful world of live animals up close and personal. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Historical Society Board

7 p.m., Scotts Mill Historical Museum, 210 Grandview Ave. Open to public. Joe,
503-871-9803

Thursday, Aug. 24

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. 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. Teens/adults. 503-845-6401

Friday, Aug. 25

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.

Monday, Aug. 28

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. Open to all. 503-873-5307

Wednesday, Aug. 30

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

Thursday, Aug. 31

Mt. Angel Summer Reading Finale

1 – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Games, crafts, prizes, sno-cones, talent show and more. Grand prize drawings at 2:45 p.m. Deadline to turn in reading logs is 1 p.m. to be entered in drawing. Free. 503-845-6401

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