Lebanon Biz Expo
April 17 River Center
Lebanon’s Biz Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Hwy.
The free event includes booths representing many of the businesses and nonprofits in the community and includes lots of free swag and chances to get to make connections and learn about the community.
For more information, contact the Lebanon Chamber at (541) 258-7164.
Coffee with Lebanon
Community Hospital Foundation
East Linn County residents are encouraged to join Brandy O’Bannon, Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation’s director, and hospital leadership for coffee on Friday, April 18, May 16 or June 20 at 10 a.m., in Lebanon. Come for a tour of the hospital and learn more about ways to support the hospital and foundation. Register by emailing Brandy at [email protected] or calling 541-451-7063.
‘Big Five-Oh’ on stage
at Albany Civic Theater
Albany CIvic Theater is staging “The Big Five-Oh” through April 19 at 111 1st Ave., Albany.
The play tells the tale of George, who’s turning 50 on Saturday and has had a terrible week. His dog is sick, his son is a slacker, his daughter wants to marry a Republican, his wife is neurotic and … well, find out more in this hilarious, sometimes touching account of a grown man coming to grips with reality.
Directed by Scott Harvey, the cast includes Jennifer Moody, who frequently contributes to Lebanon Local.
Performances are April 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for attendees under 18, Seniors (60+), U.S. Military and Veterans and holders of Oregon Trail Cards. Anyone turning 50 before April 19 gets a free pass – simply present ID at the box office.
Streaming tickets are also available at albanycivic.org/shows.big-five-oh.
Genealogical Society
offers free classes
Sweet Home Genealogical Society is offering free monthly classes through May 17 on topics relating to family research.
The April 19 topic will be “How to Prepare and What is Needed to Visit a Genealogy Library,” led by Ardys Vaughn.
The May 17 topic will be “A Trip to Ellis Island,” which will include a visual presentation and history presented by Terri Lanini.
The classes are first-come, first-served and open to all as space permits. They all begin at 11 a.m. and are held at the Genealogy Library, 1224 Kalmia St.
Each class will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour long, with time for questions at the end.
For more information, contact the Genealogy Society at (541) 818-0578.
Organic gardening
classes at Sr. Center
Master Gardener Sheryl Casteen will host an organic gardening classes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St.
The Food Garden Classes are free and open to the public and will cover different topics, including soil preparation, irrigation, seed starting, identifying plant diseases & pests, organic prevention methods, weeds, composting, container planting, raised beds, worm bins, and when to harvest. Plus there will be time to answer questions.
We will delve into exciting new discoveries for the backyard gardener, including insights into the soil-plant relationship, newly developed disease and pest-resistant varieties, inventive composting methods, and more.
These classes are good if you are new to gardening and want to get a great start, or an advanced gardener interested in new information about the latest methods for ‘growing successfully.’
There’s an opportunity to swap seeds, so bring yours and/or take what’s brought in. Each class will also have hands-on planting lessons; supplies will be provided.
Pre-teens and teens are encouraged to join if they are interested in learning how to grow their own food and flowers.
Register by emailing Sheryl at [email protected]. Provide your first and last name, plus phone number.
Free home repair,
upgrade workshops
Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity will hold free Do-It-Yourself Workshops over the course of the next two months to help people learn to do basic home upgrades and repairs.
The workshops will be held at the Habitat ReStore at 566 S. Main St. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 22, May 6, May 13 and June 10. Sign-ups are required. Sign up at tinyurl.com/HabitatDIYworkshops.
The April 22 workshop’s focus will be “Painting and Creative Wall Updates: Transform Your Home.”
The May 6 workshop will focus on “DIY Dirty Small Jobs: Tackle the Tasks You Keep Putting Off With Easy Hacks.”
The May 13 workshop will cover “Peel-And-Stick Backsplash and Changing Deadbolts, Doorknobs and Latches.”
The June 10 workshop will focus on “Adding Plank Flooring and Updates to Furnishings.”
The events will also include giveaways and attendees get 30% off storewide after the workshops.
PacifiCorp wildfire
forum dinner
PacifiCorp will host a wildfire customer forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at the Jim Riggs Community Center, 880 18th Ave., Sweet Home.
Find out how PacifiCorp is increasing safety and reliability in the community during wildfire season and year round. Hear how PacifiCorp is adapting to this new era of extreme weather from experts in meteorology, wildfire prevention and emergency management. Find out how PacifiCorp uses advanced forecasting to put them ahead of the weather, and hear about their ongoing work to strengthen their system. Learn how Public Safety Power Shutoffs, enhanced safety settings and emergency de-energization work. Get answers to your wildfire questions during a Q & A session with their experts.
Customers, as well as public safety and emergency management partners, business customers, community-based organizations and local officials, are encouraged to attend. A free, casual dinner will be offered. Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services are available. Register for the Wildfire Customer Forum online at https://bit.ly/4j3B9r7.
Talent search
at Tallman
Tallman Brewing will host a “Tappin’ Talent Search” from 6-8 p.m. in April and May to find the best musical talent in the northwest at 2055 Primrose St., Lebanon.
Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be awarded. Come watch the fun.
The next spotlight events will be held April 24 and May 1; the semi-final event is May 8, and the final event is May 15.
For more information, visit TallmanBrewing.com, or contact Jennifer Davis at (541) 815-0574 or [email protected].
Sprenger to speak at
Lebanon Chamber lunch
County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger will be the featured speaker at the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Forum Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy.
Sprenger, who has served on the Lebanon School Board and as a state representative for Lebanon, will speak on the “State of the County.”
Cost is $22 for chamber members, $25 for future members. The event offers opportunities to network and learn about topics that affect the area. Prizes will be handed out as well.
Register online at www.lebanon-chamber.org or call (541) 258-7164.
Classes offered
in flower design
Lebanon Garden Club members return this year with another series of free flower design classes from 12-2 p.m. between April and May at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St.
Learn from the pros, or consider bringing a 4-H group or other youth group.
April 26 (register by April 19) – “Jazz It Up,” May 2 (register by April 25) – “Ikebana,” May 3 (register by April 26) – “Teacup & Saucer,” May 17 (register by May 10) – “Predominantly Green,” and May 30 (register by May 24) – “Showing Water.”
Register in advance at the Lebanon Senior Center or by contacting Gaye Stewart at 503-510-4370 or [email protected].
Veterans’ Home
Spring Fling
The Oregon Veterans’ Home will host its annual Spring Fling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at 600 N 5th St.
The event includes a classic car show, live music, raffles, games and projects, food trucks, petting zoo and children’s crafts. The theme this year is “Gardening Party,” which will include plant and seed swaps, as well as Master Gardeners on hand to answer your questions.
For more information, call 541-409-6569 or email [email protected].
Lebanon Chorus
Spring Concert
The Lebanon Community Chorus will host its Spring concert, “I Hear America Singing,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Lebanon High School Auditorium, 1700 S 5th St.
Under the direction of Terence Madlangbayan, the chorus will feature pieces such as “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James and Rosamond Johnson, and “The Ballad of the One-Armed Man” by Timothy Powell.
Accompanying us, and performing during intermission, is The Usual Suspects, a bluegrass band including one of the chorus’ former singers.
The Lebanon Community Chorus is made of nearly 50 singers from Lebanon, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Albany and surrounding areas. A portion of ticket sale proceeds support the Lebanon Schools Foundation Music Education Fund for music education in Lebanon schools. This fund will help upgrade instruments used by elementary music teachers to teach basic music skills.
Tickets are $15; all those under 18 are free. Buy tickets at the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon Bi-Mart, and at the door with cash. For more information contact the Lebanon Community Chorus voicemail at 541-730-3335 or Doug Young at 541-570-5474.
OSU class to teach
farmers fermentation
Oregon State University Small Farms Program and OSU Master Food Preservers are collaborating to put on a fermentation class for farmers in the Southern Willamette Valley. This class, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, is intended for farmers interested in selling producer-processed products under Oregon’s Farm Direct Marketing Law.
The Farm Direct Marketing Law allows farmers to turn what they grow into low-risk, value-added products like jams and pickles, and to sell them directly to consumers without being licensed food processors. Lacto-fermented foods are allowed to be sold under the Farm Direct exemption.
The class will cover fermented hot sauces, including safety considerations, rules and regulations, and a hands-on demonstration. Trained Master Food Preservers will teach participants how to craft and pack their own ferment, which they get to take home. The class will be held at the Linn County OSU Extension office in Tangent. Cost is $35; scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, visit extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/southern-willamette-valley/events/fiery-fermentation-hot-sauce-crafting-0 or contact Carrie Mack at (541) 237-6808 or [email protected].
Rural Living Day
returns in Junction City
The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program announced the return of Rural Living Day, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Junction City High School, 1135 W 6th Ave.
The program is an opportunity for rural landowners and stewards to learn about a variety of
subjects such as composting, weed management, soils, tree identification, septic systems,
chainsaw safety, food preservation and more.
Morning refreshments will be provided, but registrants should bring their own lunch or plan accordingly.
Advanced registration is required, as there is limited capacity. Cost is $20 per adult; scholarships are available. For additional details, and to RSVP visit beav.es/NSC, or contact Carrie Mack at (541) 237-6808 or [email protected].