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
Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 a.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. Silverton Senior Center members free. Non-members $5. Repeats Wednesdays & Fridays. silvertonseniors.org
SACA Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon Thursdays. 503-873-3446
Mt. Angel Community & Senior Center Store, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 195 E Charles St. Repeats Tuesday – Saturday. Volunteers needed. 503-845-6998
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. Sit-down dinner. To-go meals available. All welcome. Free. 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. Residents in Scotts Mills/Butte Creek/Monitor areas welcome. Donations welcome. Niki , 503-873-5059
Silverton Senior Center Gentle Yoga, 9:30 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. silvertonseniors.org
Mt. Angel Senior Meals, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Delivery only. $3 donation suggested. Repeats Thurs. Ginger, 503-845-9464.
APPY Hour, noon – 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Drop in for technical assistance for electronic devices. All ages. Free. 971-370-5040
Silverton Mainstay, 1 – 4 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Community space and activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Repeats Thursdays. silvertonmainstay.org
Stories & STEAM, 4 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. 971-370-5040
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 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., Silverton. Networking meeting of Silverton business community hosted by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. silvertonchamber.org
Quilters Group, 9 a.m. – noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second Ave., Silverton. [email protected]
Silverton Senior Center Knit Wits, 10 a.m. – noon, Silvertowne Apartment Clubhouse, 115 Mill St., No. 47, Silverton.
Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Singing, stories, crafts. Age 2 – 5 with family members. 971-370-5040
Indoor Playtime, 11 a.m. – noon, Mt. Angel Public Library. Play with toys, spend time with friends. Free. 971-370-5040
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. All skill levels. 503-873-4512.
Silverton Senior Center Line Dancing, 1 – 2 p.m. (beginners) 2 – 3 p.m. (advanced), Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. silvertonseniors.org
Mission of Hope Food Pantry, 2 – 4 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. 503-873-7353
Italian Conversations, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Practice Italian. All levels welcome. 503-873-8796
The Daniel Plan, 6:30 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. Wellness program. Info at scf.tv/danielplan. Sheila, 503-409-4498
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
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 listening skills, speaking, thinking, evaluating. Contact [email protected] for Zoom link.
Mt. Angel Model Railroad, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Depot, 90 W College St., Mt. Angel. Lionel (O-gauge), HO-gauge, N-gauge model layouts on display. All ages welcome. Free.
Silvertones Community Singers, 10:30 a.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 Main St. Open to all. Tomi, 503-873-2033
Saturday
Open Art Studio, 9 a.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. 503-873-2480
Silverton Senior Center Ageless Yoga, 9:30 a.m., Total Body Health Club, 1099 N First St., Silverton. silvertonseniors.org
After-Season Indoor Market, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Silverton Friends Church, 229 Eureka Ave. Local produce, eggs, meats, artisan crafts. Free admission. silvertonfarmersmarket.com
Creciendo juntos/Growing Together Storytime, 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. ¡Atrévete a acompañarnos aprender juntos! ¡Atreves de leyendo libros bilingües podríamos hacer lo! Después abrirá una actividad para la familia. Through bilingual books and activities, learn simple words and phrases that help us communicate and grow together. 971-370-5040
Peaceful Heart Meditation, 2 – 3 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Yoga breathing, kirtan, philosophy. No experience required. Everyone welcome. Free. [email protected]
Friday, March 1
Lego Lab
3 – 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creation out of Legos. All ages. Repeats March 8. 503-370-5040
Meet SSC Executive Director
4 – 6 p.m., Bella Casa Real Estate, 216 E Main St., Silverton. Meet new Silverton Senior Center director Simone Stewart. silvertonseniors.org
First Friday in Silverton
7 – 9 p.m. Explore historic downtown, eat, shop, browse galleries, boutiques. 503-873-5615, silvertonchamber.org
Lunaria Opening Reception
7 – 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Meet the artists for the March showings. Main Floor Gallery is “Garden of Edible Delights – Taste and See,” paintings and drawings by Carolyn Johnson-Bell. Loft Gallery is “Along the Path,” landscape paintings by Cynthia Herron and Julie Jeanseau. Art can be viewed 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily until March 31. 503-873-7734, lunariagallery.com
Jack & The Beanstalk
7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Brush Creek Playhouse opens its 2024 season with its annual children and youth production, Jack & The Beanstalk. Reserved seat tickets at https://our.show/bcp-beanstalk/. $12 for adults and $10 for children, seniors 60 and older and students. Performances repeat 7 p.m. March 2, 8-9, 15-16; 2 p.m. March 3, 10, 16, 17. brushcreekplayhouse.com
Monday, March 4
Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Guest speaker Tracy Duerst of Oregon Women for Agriculture of Marion – Clackamas chapters will discuss women in today’s agriculture. Abigail Scott Duniway chapter meeting following presentation. All are welcome. 503-508-8246
Silverton City Council
7 p.m., Council Chamber, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Open to public. 503-873-5321
Tuesday, March 5
Drawing Group
6 – 7:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Bring materials or use some of the associations. Everyone welcome. Repeats: March 19. 503-873-2480
Ukulele Play and Sing-Alongs
6 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. First 30 minutes is beginner’s ukulele lesson followed by play and sing-along time for all skill levels. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Music provided. Bring ukulele. 503-873-8796
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 6
Caregiver Connection
1 – 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. For Zoom invite and register, contact Julie, 503-304-3432 or [email protected]
Scotts Mills City Council
7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-873-5435
Thursday, March 7
Silverton Kiwanis Club
Noon, Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Bi-monthly meeting of Silverton Kiwanis Club. New members welcome. Repeats March 21. silvertonkiwanis.org
Author Cheryl Gill
6:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Local author Cheryl Gill speaks about her new book, A Very Simple Estate Planning Guide That Goes Beyond Creating a Will. Free. Books available for purchase. 503-370-5040
Critique Night
7 – 8:30 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Bring your latest work for discussion and critique amongst other artists in the community. 503-873-2480, silvertonarts.org
Friday, March 8
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon – 5 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Appts at redcrossblood.org.
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]
Kiwanis Trivia Bee
6 p.m., First Christian Church, 402 N First St., Silverton. Watch trivia teams compete to win the Bee trophy. Appetizers with a cash bar and auction. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at BST Realty, Silver Falls Library and Silverton Chamber of Commerce. silvertonkiwanis.org
All-Ages Game Night
6 – 9 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Bring your favorite games. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All ages welcome. Free admission. 971-267-9364, [email protected]
Saturday, March 9
Seedy Saturday
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. “Welcoming Neighbors,” a garden seed exchange, plant sale, children’s activities, garden supply vendors, educational resources. Have perennials that need to be divided or extra plant starts? Drop them off March 8 between 5 – 7 p.m. or bring them Saturday for the grange to sell. Proceeds benefit the grange. [email protected]
Winter Bash
3 – 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Middle School, 460 E Marquam St. Crafts, games, food. Free. Grades 6-8. Sponsored by Mt. Angel Public Library. 503-370-5040
Silver Falls Owl Prowl
5 – 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls State Park, 20024 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. Indoor presentation, “All About Owls” and an owl pellet dissection activity. After sunset, embark on a half-mile round trip hike to call for owls. May not be suitable for children under 5. Free; registration and $5 parking permit required. Reservations required by visiting stateparks.oregon.gov and searching “Silver Falls State Park.”
Sunday, March 10
Daylight Saving Time
Remember to turn your clock ahead 1 hour.
Scotts Mills Historical Museum
1 – 5 p.m., 210 Grandview Ave. Open for public browsing. Free. Open by appointment by contacting Joe, 503-871-9803, [email protected]
Monday, March 11
Mt. Angel School District
6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam, Mt. Angel. Open to public. 503-845-2345
Silver Falls School District
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5303, silverfallsschools.org
Tuesday, March 12
Ancestry Detectives
10 a.m. – noon, Silver Falls Library. David L. Bruey will present “How I Did This!,” namely writing a genealogical history titled The Ancestry of Amelia Marilla Morley: The Morleys Reach Ohio. Open to all. [email protected]
Thursday, March 14
Red Cross Blood Drive
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Kennedy High, 890 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Appointments at redcrossblood.org.
Painted Rocks
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gather to paint “Choose Kind” decorative rocks to keep or display around town. All ages. Free. Repeats at 6 p.m. 503-370-5040
Zenith Women’s Club
7 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. GFWC members discuss ways to fund, implement project that benefit Silverton community. Barbara, 801-414-3875
LGBTQ+ Peer Support
7 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom. Peer-led mental health young adult support group for LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals ages 18-30. Free on a drop-in basis. Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness. Visit tinyurl.com/yalgbtqgroup to register. Repeats March 28.
Friday, March 15
Family Movie Night
4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Watch Wonka (PG), Willy Wonka’s origin story on the big screen while enjoying hot popcorn. All ages. Free. 503-370-5040
Sunday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Monday, March 18
Silverton City Council Work Session
7 p.m., Council Chamber, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Open to public. 503-873-5321
Mt. Angel City Council
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291
Tuesday, March 19
Alzheimer’s Seminar
1 – 2 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Learn about Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Free. Register at alz.org/crf or 800-272-3900.
Silver Falls Library Book Club
7 – 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Discuss The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. All welcome. 503-897-8796
Wednesday, March 20
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Celebrate Mr. Roger’s birthday. Pick up an activity packet at the library and help spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood. All ages. Free. 503-370-5040
Dementia Care Conversations
1 – 2 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. To register, contact group facilitator Julie Mendez at 503-304-3432 or [email protected]
Thursday, March 21
Book Discussion for Adults
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Copies available at the circulation desk. Everyone welcome. 503-370-5040
Silver Falls Writers Group
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Share what you are writing, listen to others works. Free, Ron Drake, 503-873-8796
Mt. Angel Planning Commission
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291
Friday, March 22
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
1 – 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create beautiful Ukrainian eggs (Pysanki) using hot wax and paint with Daniela Mahoney. Participants take home two boxed eggs. Teens & adults. Space is limited; registration is required by calling 503-370-5040. No late arrivals and participants must stay the entire time.
Teen Hangout
5 – 7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create art. Light snacks provided. Grades 6-12. Free. 503-370-5040
Monday, March 25
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 Open to all. 503-873-5307
Tuesday, March 26
STEM Challenge
Noon – 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build a structure out of everyday materials and see how much weight it can bear. Ages 5-12. Free. 503-370-5040
Wednesday, March 27
Crazy Crafts
Noon – 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. The library’s craft cabinet open for you to create a masterpiece. Ages 5-12. Free. 503-370-5040
Virtual Film Discussion
7 p.m. Zoom. Watch The Great Dictator, available on Kanopy, and join Zoom meeting for a moderated discussion. For Zoom invite, contact Ron, 503-873-8796.
Friends of Silver Falls Library
6 – 7 p.m., Silverton Falls Library. Friends of Silver Falls board meeting. Open to public. silverfallslibrary.org
Thursday, March 28
Robot Races
Noon – 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build a robot from a kit and race others. Ages 5-12. Free. 503-370-5040
Teen Advisory Board/Book Club
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Teens (grades 6-12) collaborate with library on programs, collections, games. Book Club meets for first 30 minutes to discuss I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetysi. Copies available at circulation desk. 971-370-5040
Friday, March 29
Lego Lab & Oversized Games
Noon – 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build a Lego creation or play the life-sized version of games like Kerplunk!, Chinese checkers, dominoes or Yahtzee. Ages 5-12. Free.
Saturday, March 30
Easter Egg Hunt
Noon, Scotts Mills County Park, 475 Crooked Finger Road. Easter egg hunt for children age 12 and under. Hosted and sponsored by Scotts Mills Community Center. Hunt starts promptly at noon.
Sunday, March 31
Easter
Resurrection Sunrise Celebration
7 a.m., Butte Creek Scout Ranch, 13462 S Butte Creek Road, Scotts Mills. A message by Josiah Muhr and singing led by Crook Finger Band. Breakfast of ham and eggs follows. Bring fruit or pasties if you’d like to contribute food. Sponsored by Scotts Mill Friends Church. All are welcome.
