Home for the Holidays 2022

Home for the Holidays

holiday events • gift ideas

It’s been a crazy couple of years. The COVID pandemic changed how we could interact with friends, family and the community in general. Now the introduction of vaccinations and boosters, and the availability of masks for the most vulnerable amongst us, has lead to the return to communal events.

2022 promises to be a different holiday from its immediate predecessors with the return of activities: bazaars, tree lightings, and celebrations both secular and sacred.

This year’s guide is filled with events to

celebrate the joy of being together. These traditions, once taken for granted, return to us with renewed importance. Simply saying hello to a neighbor or embracing a grandchild becomes a gift to be appreciated.

Make memories together and share joy. If the recent past has taught us anything it is never assume tomorrow will be like today.

As you consider your holiday list, remember, shopping local strengthens our community. “Shop local” is not just nice – it’s vital to keeping our community strong!

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Toys for Joy

For program information, contact:

Aumsville Fire Station, 503-749-2030

Lyons Fire District, 503-859-2410

Stayton Fire District, 503-769-2601

Sublimity Fire District, 503-769-3282

Christmas Tree

Lightings & Events

Aumsville City Hall, 503-7492030

Lyons City Hall, 503-859-2167

Stayton City Hall, 503-3425

Revitalize Downtown Stayton, 503-767-2317

Sublimity City Hall, 503-769-5475

Wednesday, Nov.2

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Remember – the dark is what makes those holiday lights so jolly. Set back clocks 1 hour.

Canyon Holiday Aid Applications

Applications available for Ministerial Association’s Thanksgiving food certificate and children’s Christmas gifts for Santiam Canyon residents who qualify for assistance. Applications due Nov. 14. One application covers both programs. Food certifcates and gifts will be distributed 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway. Forms are available at the Mill City Post Office, Mill City City Hall, US Bank and Mill City Market. Monetary donations toward gifts and food can be dropped off at area churches. 503-897-3210

Stayton UMC Holiday Bazaar

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Handmade crafts, candies, canned and baked goods. Sale benefits charities, community needs and mission work that help women and children in the area, state, world. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Repeats Nov. 5. www.staytonumc.org

Saturday, Nov. 5

Holiday Bazaar

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Patrick Hall, 362 Seventh St., Lyons. Handmade items, home decor, holiday decor, gift ideas, treats, direct sales vendors and more. Free entry. A_hurner88@yahoo.com

Holiday Happiness Market

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Selection of handmade and homemade gifts from local artisans, bakers, crafters and makers. Repeats 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 6. 971267-9364, rgembree@gmail.com

Thursday, Nov. 10

Country Church Mouse Holiday Market

Noon - 5 p.m., Oregon Christian Convention Center, 5605 Jubilee Dr., Turner. Handcrafts, locally produced holiday gifts. Lunch at Country Mouse Cafe. Free parking, entry. Repeats 9 - 5 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 - 4 p.m. Nov. 12. oregonchristianconvention.org

Friday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day

Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 each

year in the United States in honor of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, which marked the end of World War I. The holiday honors the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans.

Saturday, Nov. 13

Stayton UMC Holiday Bazaar

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road. Handmade crafts, candies, canned and baked goods. Sale benefits charities, community needs and mission work that help women and children in the area, state, country, world. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.staytonumc.org

Flea Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available to go and limited seating. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Toys for Joy and Christmas Dinner Signup

Toys for Joy and Gift of Christmas Dinner registration is by appointment only and starts today through Nov. 30. Visit staytonfire.org to get an application and schedule your registration appointment. Both programs serve applicants living in both the Stayton Fire District and Sublimity Fire District boundaries. Stayton Fire District’s Toys for Joy program provides Christmas gifts for children in need up to age 18 (if still in school), and the Gift of Christmas Dinner program provides a food box to households in need to make Christmas dinner. If you would like to donate to the Toys for Joy program, drop off toys off at the Stayton and Sublimity Fire Stations or the Steve Wheeler Les Schwab Tire Center in Sublimity.

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Thursday, Nov. 17

Holiday Lunch

Noon, Gates Community Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. Canyon Senior Center hosts holiday lunch featuring turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert. Free; donations accepted. RSVP to Jan or Mike, 503-897-4902. Open to all in the Canyon.

Friday, Nov. 18

St. Mary of Shaw Christmas Bazaar

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 9168 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Aumsville. Homemade cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and candy plus craft items, draw-ings and silent auction. Soup luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10/adults, $5 children 6-11, free under 5. Repeats Nov. 19. 503-362-6159

Holiday Barn Bazaar

1 - 6 p.m., 38580 Gilkey Road, Scio. Shop for everything Christmas including home decor, gifts, accessories, cards, homemade candy, baked goods, upcycled furniture. Free admission. Hosted by ChicandtheCow.

Repeats 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 19.

Scio Holiday Market

3 - 7 p.m., ZCBJ Hall, 28704 N Main St., Scio. Vendors, live music, food, gift wrapping. Bring three non-perishable food items for a free drawing ticket. Repeats 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 19 with Santa visiting 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10/adults, $5 children 6-11, free under 5. 503-362-6159

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Saturday, Nov. 19

Holiday Bazaar

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sublimity School, 431 E Main St. Vendors, bake sale, drawings, door prizes. Benefits students traveling to Washington D.C. Interested vendors contact Minda Dreiling, 503-769-7282, minda.dreiling@nsantiam.k12.or.us.

Scotts Mills Holiday Bazaar

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Scotts Mill Grange, 299 Fourth St. Find gifts for the season. Refreshments include hot chili, dessert. Santa and Sarah Claus visit from 1 - 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Breakfast with Santa

8:30 - 10:30 a.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 9168 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Aumsville. Have a pancake breakfast with Santa.

Turkey Bingo Shoot

1 - 5 p.m., Sublimity Fire District, 115 NW Parker St. Play bingo to win turkeys. Fundraiser for Sublimity Volunteer Firefighters Association. 503-769-3282

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Wednesday, Nov. 23

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

4:30 - 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. The Covered Bridge Cafe serves up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with dessert from Lovin’ Oven. Come by and wish Miss Nova a happy first birthday. While supplies last. To-go meals offered. Free. Volunteers and donations are welcome. 503-767-3945

Thursday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving

A celebration of harvest and survival dating back to the days of the first English settlers. It became the “fourth Thursday in November” officially in 1941 when President Franklin Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress.

Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m., Robert Frost Elementary, 201 Westfield St., Silverton. This year features a junior course for younger runners. Costumes encouraged. Strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Participants receive a ticket to win a prize donated by a local business. $20/individuals, $60/families. All proceeds benefit Robert Frost PTC: runsignup.com/race/or/silverton/silvertonturkeytrot or race day

Friday, Nov. 25

Native American Heritage Day

A day that honors Native Americans cultural heritage and tribal sovereignty. President George W. Bush signed into law in 2008. Ten states, including Oregon, observe it as an official holiday.

Cascade Foothills Thanksgiving Tour

Fall scenery, wine tasting. Repeats Nov.26 - 27. Map: cascadefoothillswine.com.

Christkindlmarkt

4 - 8 p.m., downtown Mt. Angel. Vendor booths, live music, biergarten, Christmas tree lighting, Santa Claus and caroling. Repeats 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 27.

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Stayton Holiday Festival

5 - 9 p.m., downtown Stayton. Craft bazaar, downtown shopping, family games, live entertainment. Free carriage rides 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Santa visits 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. at Third Avenue and Ida Street. Christmas tree vendor at Second Avenue and Water Street. For more information details, visit Revitalize Downtown Stayton on Face-

Silverton Christmas Market

5 - 9 p.m., Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W Main St., Silverton. Explore the authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa, enjoy live music, cozy up to a wood-burning fire pit. Take a ride down the snowless tubing hill. Biergarten presented by Western Beverage. No tickets available at the door. All admission and snowless tubing tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket sales end at 3 p.m. daily. Vendors are cashless; bring a debit or credit card for purchases. Tickets available at silvertonchristmasmarket.com. Runs through Jan. 1. Closed Dec. 24-25.

Spotlight Community Theatre

7 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Sherlock Holmes & The Night Before Christmas - a staged radio show. Celebrate Winterfest with Christmas songs and a live radio show. Tickets are $10, and are available at spotlightct.com or at the door. Repeats 7 p.m. Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Stayton Holiday Festival

10 a.m. - 6 p.m., downtown Stayton. Craft bazaar, downtown shopping, family games, live entertainment. Free carriage rides 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Santa visits 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Christmas tree vendor at Second Avenue and Water Street. For more information details, visit Revitalize Downtown Stayton on Facebook.

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Friday, Dec. 2

Christmas Storybook Land

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 E Knox Butte Road, Albany. Indoor and outdoor drive-through experience. Relive childhood nursery rhymes, fairy tales and movies in a magical forest. Repeats 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dec. Dec. 5-8, 12-15; 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10-11; 2 - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 16. Free; donations of non-perishable food accepted. christmasstorybookland.org

Saturday, Dec. 3

Stayton Christmas and Craft Bazaar

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stayton Middle School, 1021 SE Shaff Road. Holiday gifts. Free admission; canned food for Stayton Food Bank accepted. For a booth: salemrightotlife@gmail.com.

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Christmas Store

9 a.m. - noon, Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Children 8 and under are invited to come to the Aumsville Exchange Club’s Christmas Store to pick out free gifts for each of their parents. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but the adult will stay in the waiting area. While supplies last. 503-749-2030

Christmas Bazaar

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Vendors, crafts, drawings. Kid and pet pictures with Santa 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hosted by Spotlight Community Theatre.

Holiday Bazaar

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Shop for holiday gifts. Light lunch served, $5. Deadline to submit a vendor application is Nov. 15. Benefits Silverton Senior Center. 502-873-3093

Etsy Team Handmade Market

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th St., Salem. More than 100 vendor booths for all of your locally, handcrafted and vintage holiday gifts. Free admission, parking.

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“A Minions Christmas in the Country” Parade

6 p.m. Kickoff the Christmas season with a Christmas light parade through downtown Sublimity. After the parade, Santa is on hand to light the town Christmas tree. Activities and refreshments follow at Sublimity Fire Station. Parade entries $5. Entry forms available at cityofsublimity.org. 503-769-5475

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Hospital Auxiliary Poinsettia Sale

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Visit the hospital lobby and pick up red, pink, white, bi-colored or burgundy 6.5inch poinsettias. $18 each. Four-inch Christmas cactus are $7. Proceeds benefit scholarships, hospital /clinic needs. Genny, 503-507-9450

Friday, Dec. 9

Salem Holiday Market

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 NE 17th St., Salem. More than 250 vendors with handmade, handcrafted or homegrown products. Door prize baskets, Santa’s Village, children activities, pet adoptions. Free admission, parking. Repeats 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dec. 11.

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Saturday, Dec. 10

Christmas Craft Bazaar

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Homemade Christmas gifts. Hamburger lunch served to eat in or to go. 503-859-2161

Holiday Festival at Silver Falls

10 a.m. – 4 p.m., South Falls Lodge, Silver Falls State Park, 2004 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. Make a wreath, gingerbread house, cards and ornaments. Storytelling, live music. $5 per vehicle day use fee. Repeats Dec. 11. friendsofsilverfalls.net

Aumsville Christmas in the Park

5 - 7 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St. Cocoa, hot dogs, hot soup and popcorn. Carolers and the Cascade High band will entertain. Annual tree lighting. Free. 503-749-2030

Keizer Holiday Lights Parade

7 p.m., River Road from Lockhaven to Glynbrook, Keizer. Magical night of twinkling lights and holiday music. Free. keizerchamber.com

Saturday, Dec. 17

Holiday Bazaar

10 a.m. - 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Holiday market featuring

with Santa. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 age 13-17, $2 age 5-12. Children 4 and under are free. Repeats Dec. 18. Visit oregongarden. org for tickets and more information.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Hanukkah Begins

Festival of Lights - eight-day Jewish celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Winter Solstice

Northern Hemisphere’s longest night of the year

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve

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Sunday, Dec. 25

Christmas Day

Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ

Monday, Dec. 26

Kwanzaa Starts

An African American celebration of unity, creativity and faith

Saturday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve

Sunday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Day

Welcome 2023!

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Contact information about services:

Aumsville Pentecostal Church of God

10153 Mill Creek Road, Aumsville • 971-719-5665

aumsville-pentacostal-church-of-god.business.site

Bethel Baptist

645 Cleveland St., Aumsville • 503-749-2128

bethelaumsville.org

Calvary Lutheran

198 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton • 503-769-6144 calvarystayton.com

Canyon Baptist

446 Cedar St., Lyons • 503-859-2627

canyonbiblefellowship.org

Cascade View Free Methodist

1677 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity • 503-769-3356

cascadeviewfmc.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

1400 Western Ave., Stayton • 503-769-2097

Foothills Church

975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton • 503-769-2731

foothillsstayton.org

Grace Bible Fellowship

Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. • 503-979-1800

gracestayton.com

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton • 503-769-2656

immacstayton.org

Mehama Community Church

11336 Morris St., Mehama • 503-859-2849

facebook.com/mehamachurch

Mt. View Wesleyan Church

111 E Main St., Aumsville • 503-749-2307

aunsville.church

New Hope Community Church

657 N Second Ave., Stayton • 503-769-2777

newhopestayton.org

Holiday Service Reference List

New Life Foursquare Church

1090 N First Ave., Stayton • 503-769-5054

newlifestayton.org

Our Lady of Lourdes

39043 Jordan Road, Scio • 503-394-2437

lourdesjordan.cpm

236 SW Broadway, Mill City • 503-897-2291

Santiam Chapel Assembly of God

440 Fifth St., Lyons • 503-859-2643

santiamchapel.org

St. Boniface

Catholic Church

375 SE Church St., Sublimity • 503-769-5664

saintboniface.net

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

716 S. First Ave., Mill City • 503-859-2656

St. Mary Catholic Church

9168 SE Silver Falls Hwy., Shaw • 503-362-6159

stmaryshaw.com

Stayton Christian Church

189 E Washington St., Stayton • 503-769-2726

staytonchristianchurch.org

Stayton Church of God of Prophecy

10637 SE Stayton Road, Aumsville • 503-769-8790

Stayton Seventh-day Adventist

610 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton • 503-769-5203

staytonor.adventistchurch.org

Stayton United Methodist Church

1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton • 503-769-5700

staytonumc.org

Willamette Valley Baptist

650 N First St., Aumsville • 503-448-1800

wvbco.com