Canyon Calendar of Events

Wednesday, Dec 1
8:00 am – Chambers Greeters hosted by Ask Me About Recycling, Judy Skinner, 503-769-9024, held at Cartwright’s Event Center, 429 N Third Ave., Stayton

Thursday, Dec 2
NOON-Deadline for Chamber Forum Lunch Reservations; call 503-769-3464

Saturday, Dec 4
Stayton & Sublimity host ‘Home for the Holidays’ events, See above link for event listing.

Joni Harms Christmas Show $10 with two cans of food for the food bank. Children 11 and under free when accompanied by paid adults. Santa will be here giving out gifts and talking with the children... It's been awhile since Joni has been in town and especially for Christmas. She has a new album that should be ready for release and this would be a great time to get it and just in time for Christmas. This will be a wonderful conclusion our Christmas tree lighting and parade in downtown Stayton by keeping in the Christmas spirit and attending Joni's show.. It will be a great family show with the queen of Oregon Country Music.. Doors open at 6:30.. Show at 7:00
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Monday, Dec 6
Noon-Chamber Forum Lunch, Sublimity Fire hall, 115 Parker St., Sublimity Cost: $10.50 pre-paid for 7 remaining lunches this season ($73.50) $11.00 per lunch cash or check (reflects cash discount) $11.50 if paying with credit card Reservations: Call the Chamber by noon on Dec. 2!
Program: A presentation from your brand new 2011 Chamber Board of Directors. This energetic group had a planning/evaluation retreat two days after their election, and they are ready to lead the Chamber to greatness in the coming year! Door Prize: Provided by Porter Family Noble Tree Farm

Free Christmas Party for kids 9:30am at United Methodist Church (1450 Fern Ridge Rd, Stayton) Hosted by the MOMS Club of Stayton. Open to the public and free for all kids. Come for door prizes, cookie decorating, ornament making, snacks and other crafts. Questions e-mail staytonmomsclub@yahoo.com or call 503-859-2413.

Stayton City Council Regular Meeting. Stayton Community Center, 7pm

Wednesday, Dec 8
8:00 am – Chamber Greeters hosted by Santiam Senior Center, 503-767-2009; John L Scott, George Gerspacher, 503-769-1976; Moonlight Maintenance, 503-769-5836, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Rd SE, Stayton

Bingo at Marian Estates Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Estates 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 (503) 932-4667  3:00pm – 5:00pm $5.00 To Play, Open To Everyone Win CA$H Prizes

The Lyons Garden Club Meeting Lyons Fire Department meeting room at noon. Club officers will host a potluck luncheon and White Elephant Christmas gift exchange. Guest speakers will be Sylvia Coleman and Nancy Calavan who will demonstrate holiday ideas. New members are always welcome. The garden clubs serves the entire Santiam area.  Yearly dues are $5.00 which includes an idea and activity book for the coming year. For more information contact Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197 or Jean Evett 503-859-2563.

Noon - Chamber Board, Chamber office, 175 High St., Stayton

Tuesday, Dec 14
8:00 am – Marketing Powwow, Trexler Farm, 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Stayton

Wednesday, Dec 15
8:00 am – Chamber Greeters hosted by Jensen-Kreitzer Family Clothing, Todd & Karlene Jensen, 503-769-5572, 351 N. Third Ave., Stayton

AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly 55 Alive) Marian Estates 8:30am-12:30pm in Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Estates 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Those completing the course may qualify for an insurance discount. Topics include current changes in the driving laws, updated safe driving tips, and resources for locating more information. All materials are provided. To reserve your spot in the class today, call Brenda Moore at 503.932.4667.

Thursday, Dec 16
8:30 am – Main Street Committee, Chamber office, 175 E High St., Stayton

AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly 55 Alive) Marian Estates 8:30am-12:30pm in Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Estates, 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385

Noon – Business Roundtable, Chamber office 175 E. High St., Stayton

Saturday Dec. 18
Bluegrass Jam session always free, donations accepted. Jam starts at 5 with a slow jam for newbies or beginners. 6 PM the regular up to speed jam continues till 8 PM. always free... Keeping the Christmas and the bluegrass sprit alive with Great Christmas festivities. Hope you can come and see Santa too..
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Monday, December 20
Stayton City Council Regular Meeting. Stayton Community Center, 7pm

Wednesday, Dec 22
No Greeters

Friday, Dec 24
Chamber office will be closed

Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7:00 p.m.,Stayton United Methodist Church,1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. The worship service includes Christmas carols, the Christmas story and singing "Silent Night" to candlelight. A free will offering will be taken for the Community Action Family Resource Center in Stayton. For more information call (503)769-5700.

Wednesday, Dec 29
No Greeters

Jan 1, 2011
Alex Hargreaves and Jake Jolliff $10... What a way to start the new year. Wonderful young musicians who packed the event center last year. Fiddle and mandolin at it's best and there may some surprise guests too. Don't miss this show and get your tickets before they're gone. They always make music history. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show at 7:00
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Tuesday January 11
Commissioners Breakfast,7:30am, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N 3rd Ave., Stayton.

Jan 22
. Runaway Train $10... Greg Linder - Greg is a native of Washington and lives in Union on Hood Canal . He plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals with Runaway Train. Kent Powell - having performed for many years with the very popular band Crossfire, plays standup bass and adds to our sound with powerful harmony and lead vocals. Nolan Elwell plays mandolin and sings lead and harmony. Luke Dewhirst - Although only 16, Luke is no stranger to the NW bluegrass stage. As well as being the newest member of Runaway Train (as of October 2009), he is a member of Dewgrass and the Bluegrass Regulators. If you've seen him around you might know him as “the kid with the hat”.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Stayton High School Booster Club presents the 31st Annual Auction and Dinner. This year’s theme is “Cabin Fever”, so save the date and make it a date in January! Tickets are $20 per person (includes auction admission & dinner) and are available for purchase at the North Santiam School District Office and all NSSD Schools. Tickets also make terrific Stocking Stuffers for the gift that really keeps giving by investing in the future of our kids! Proceeds benefit all Stayton High School Athletic Programs, Scholarships for Seniors, and the Senior Class Party. The flyer is attached for more information and at www.Staytonboosters.org.

Jan 29
Bluegrass Jam session... always free. Bluegrass Jam session... always free, donations accepted. Jam starts at 5 with a slow jam for newbies or beginners. 6 PM the regular up to speed jam continues till 8 PM.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Feb. 5
Howdy Boys w/Rob Bulkley $10.... Honky Tonkin' Bluegrass The Howdy Boys are four musical brothers on a mission to bring the hard driving honky tonk sounds of early Bluegrass music into the 21st century. . The vocals are heartfelt and true to the spirit and sound of traditional bluegrass. The material ranges from hard core traditional bluegrass to dance hall country to ancient instrumental tunes to brand new old-time sounding compositions, all delivered with style, passion, and humor. Doors open at 6:30, Show time 7:00
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Tatiana Hargreaves
Sometime in Feb or Mar.. Date not set yet..
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

Feb. 26
Bluegrass Jam session... always free. Bluegrass Jam session... always free, donations accepted. Jam starts at 5 with a slow jam for newbies or beginners. 6 PM the regular up to speed jam continues till 8 PM.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

March 5
Steve Smith & Friends $10... Steve Smith (mandolin, mandola, guitar, vocals) and Chris Sanders (guitar, vocals) have been appearing together for five years as a duo and in the Las Cruces, New Mexico based group “Steve Smith and Hard Road”. Their music has grown from Steve’s love of bluegrass rooted in his native Virginia and the beauty of choral singing ever-present in Chris’ Minnesota childhood. Together, this north/south heartbeat and lilt provide their unique approach to Americana. In performances across the country, this pair of life-long musicians has captured audiences with the depth of their songwriting and the power of their distinctive voices. Doors open at 6:30 PM
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

March 26
Bluegrass Jam session... always free. Bluegrass Jam session... always free, donations accepted. Jam starts at 5 with a slow jam for newbies or beginners. 6 PM the regular up to speed jam continues till 8 PM.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

April 9
Gospel Show with Bill Jolliff & Friends $10... Like Christmas for kids, I feel the same way about Bill Jolliff's shows.. I can hardly wait. What will he bring to us this time? No matter if it's a lump of coal, it's always great and you will enjoy his messages and his presence. His songs are like great Christmas gifts. You didn't know you needed it, but you're glad to get it.. We always sell out on Bills shows, so get your tickets early; in fact, they would make great early or late Christmas gifts. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show at 7:00.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778

April 30
Bluegrass Jam session ... always Free and this is the last one of this season.. Bluegrass Jam session... always free, donations accepted. Jam starts at 5 with a slow jam for newbies or beginners. 6 PM the regular up to speed jam continues till 8 PM.
produced by Ken Cartwright and Community Radio, AM 1460 KCKX. For more information email us at kenc@wvi.com or mandomedic@wvi.com ... Our phone is 503-769-2778