A celebration one hundred years in the making: Holding Court
Lee ClarksonA centennial celebration in Mill City
A day of activities is planned for the Mill City Historic Railroad Bridge Centennial Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the bridge, at the corner of N 1st Ave. and NE Wall St.
The celebration will highlight the $8.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant awarded to the city last year. That grant is the cornerstone of a $9.2 million project that will restore Mill City’s historic railroad bridge, the vehicular bridge over the Santiam River and roads on 1st Avenue and Broadway Street. Additional funds for the project were secured from the city of Mill City ($200,000), the Save Our Bridge Committee ($200,000) and Linn County ($700,000).
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The schedule includes live music from the Bootleg Jam Bluegrass Band, a display of antique cars and a model train, a kayaking/rescue demonstration and a presentation of Mill City Historic Railroad Bridge Photo Contest winners.
The full schedule is as follows:
- 10 a.m., event kickoff and live broadcast by KYAC radio (main stage)
- 11 a.m., Bootleg Jam Bluegrass Band (main stage)
- Noon, photo contest winners and donor recognition (main stage)
- 1 p.m., Santiam High School pep band (bridge)
- 1 p.m., kayaking/whitewater rescue demonstration (bridge)
- 1:30 p.m., community photo shoot (bridge)
- 2 p.m., cutting of community birthday cake (food booth)
- 2 to 3 p.m., Bootleg Jam Bluegrass Band (main stage)
Lynda Harrington, committee chairwoman of the Save Our Bridge Committee, said the timeline for the project involves work on the vehicle bridge beginning in fall 2020, followed by the pedestrian bridge in 2021 and Broadway Street in 2022.
For more information, go to the Save Our Bridge Committee website at www.ci.mill-city.or.us/save-our-bridge.
Mid-Valley Travel Club fall meetings set
The Mid-Valley Travel Club is set to begin its 26th season with a trio of monthly presentations this fall.
On Thursday, Sept. 12, Cherie and Chuck Bennett will present "England Off the Beaten Path." The Bennetts will present their travels from Newmarket to Kinder Scout, with stops in Lincoln and Ely.
October's meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, as Debra Minar Driscoll presents "Best of Brazil," a Road Scholar tour that visited Manaus and Amazonia, Brasilia, Salvador da Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and the Argentina/Paraguay border area of Iguazu.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, Ken Ash and Zsa Dubois will present "On Foot and Out of Rupees in Nepal." Ash and Dubois will recount their five-week trip in 2017 that included Kathmandu, Pokhara, the jungles of Chitwan and the Annapurna Circuit.
Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, on Sept. 12 and Oct. 10. The Nov. 14 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife building, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE.
Mid-Valley Travel Club meetings are free and open to the public, particularly those interested in travel. For information, check out www.MidValleyTravelClub.org or call 503-743-2574.
Pitboss Grills charity event set for Sept. 14
The Traeger family and Pitboss Grills are hosting a charity event on Sept. 14, to take the family fun, food, music and beer of the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest to the next level.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Benedictine Brewery, 400 Humpert Lane NE in Mt. Angel. There will be grilled food, beer tasting, games for the whole family and tours of the historic Traeger barn.
Admission is free, but the event is a fundraiser for Operation BBQ Relief, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the organization.
For more information, go to pitboss-grills.com/events/other-events/founders-event.
Community garage sale offers deals Sept. 14
The Kooskooskee community in south Salem is hosting a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
The community sale will be located on both Cayuse and Pawnee circles SE, near Sunnyside Road SE and across from Creekside Golf Club.
More than 25 homes will be participating, providing lots of deals and items to check out.
Organizers said free parking will be available at the Rolling Hills Baptist Church on Sunnyside Road SE.
Pair of open house events hosted by Marion County Fire District #1
In an effort to improve communication with taxpayers, Marion County Fire District #1 is hosting a pair of open houses.
The events are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at two stations in the north and south side of the district — Station 6, 8005 Wheatland Road N in Keizer, and Station 1, 300 Cordon Road NE in Salem.
“We are grateful for the support of our community and want to say thank you,” Fire Chief Kyle McMann said in a release. “This also gives us an opportunity to show our taxpayers how we spend their money to save lives and property.”
Refreshments will be served, and plenty of activities are planned, including station tours, safety demonstrations, and an “apparatus crawl” for kids and adults — which means climbing all over fire engines, ambulances, brush trucks and emergency equipment.
McMann said there is a rumor that Smokey Bear will make a surprise appearance.
Fire Chief McMann can be reached at 503-588-6535 or kylem@mcfd1.com. More information about the fire district can be found at www.mcfd1.com.
Repair Fair and Share Event offered Sept. 18
Need something fixed? Marion County and the City of Salem's Repair Fair and Share Event on Sept. 18 might be your perfect match.
Community "fixperts" will be on hand from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Pringle Hall Community Center, 606 Church St. SE, to fix items and to teach you how to repair your own items, according to a release.
Eligible items include jewelry, stringed instruments, textiles, small appliances, computers and tools that need sharpening. Guests should bring replacement parts to aid in the repair.
This is a first come, first served event, and guests may bring one item at a time to have it repaired. If there is space, guests may bring another item after the initial repair.
Why a repair fair? The county hopes the public will embrace the mantra of "repair rather than replace," focusing on troubleshooting and waste reduction.
"Our goal is to change behaviors and encourage a repair culture," event organizer and waste reduction coordinator for Marion County Jessica Ramey said. "Repair is good for economic development, our wallet and also the planet."
The event is looking for repair volunteers, fixers and supporters, plus participants to help with the event. To sign up or learn more about this event, visit www.repairfair.net.
For more information, contact Jessica Ramey at 503-365-3180 or jsramey@co.marion.or.us.
Run or walk in the Discover Pink Walk Sept. 21
Northwest Family Services will host its 15th annual Discover Pink Walk and 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Building D of Salem Hospital, 939 Oak St. SE.
Organizers said the event raises awareness and funds for the Women's Health Program of Marion and Polk Counties. Funds raised provide free mammograms, health education and other services to underserved women, with all funds raised going to serve local residents, according to a release.
The walk and run will start in the Building D lobby. The day will begin with a vendor fair at 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. with a group stretch for people of all flexibilities, raffle and costume contest.
Participants can participate in the one-mile walk or 5K run (3.1 miles). They can register for the event as an individual or form a team.
Registration is $15 for individuals or $12 for each team member. Children under 12 years of age can participate for free but they must be registered. Well-mannered, leashed pets are welcome and free.
Entries will be taken on the day of the event at 8:30 a.m. for $25.
A special gift will be given to honor and recognize each breast cancer survivor who participates, organizers said.
For more information or to register, go to www.nwfs.org/discoverpinkwalk.
Run for Recovery set for Sept. 21
Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE.
The event includes a 5K and 10K walk or run and a one-mile walk. The 10K begins at 9:30 a.m., the 5K begins at 10:00 a.m. and the one-mile walk begins at 10:10 a.m.
The Run for Recovery aims to bring awareness to chemical dependency and mental illness, reduce the stigma attached to the topics and show that recovery is possible, the organization said in a release.
“Addiction and mental health symptoms touch almost everyone in our community,” Bridgeway Recovery Services CEO Tim Murphy said. “Our Run for Recovery is one way we can support our friends, family and community members who struggle with these conditions and a way we can celebrate their successes.”
After hosting approximately 300 participants a year ago, Bridgeway is expecting closer to 350 this year.
Registration fees for adults (age 13 and up) are $15 for the one-mile walk, $25 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K. Fees for children (age 12 and under) are $10 for the one-mile walk, $15 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K.
Teams of five or more people get a $5 discount for each person when they register at one time.
Online registration at those prices ends at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.
Your absolute last chance to register at those prices before day-of-race increases can register in person from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Bridgeway Recovery Services, 3325 Harold Drive NE.
On race day, registration fees increase by $5. Registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
Register online at www.bridgewayrecoverywalkrun.org.
Free clothing giveaway on tap Sept. 21
Salem First Church of the Nazarene will host its 18th annual Community Free Clothing Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The church is located at 1550 Market St. NE.
The giveaway will distribute free clothing for infants, children, teens, women and men.
This is one way in which the Salem First Nazarene congregation shares with and serves the people of the community, organizers said. With many families struggling economically, this event goes toward helping with the cost of clothing.
All are invited to help themselves to the available clean and useable clothing for free. Participants will be divided into groups and given 30 minutes to make their selections. Bags will be provided and free child care will be available.
Organizers will accept clothing donations for the giveaway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, through Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the church gym door. Items should be clean and in good condition.
For more information, contact Linda Neff at 503-362-7325.
Reach Lee Clarkson at lclarkson@StatesmanJournal.com.
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