🌱 How much new grant money is headed directly to Stayton groups?

Good day Stayton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How much new grant money is headed directly to Stayton groups?
• Which Stayton soccer stars earned top all-state honors this year?

Also on today's calendar: Deliberative Town Hall (Oregon Rural/Urban Project/Braver Angels of Salem).

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 40.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OCF Grants Bring Major Support to Nonprofits in Salem, Stayton, Woodburn & Dallas (kykn.com) — Stayton organizations are receiving fresh Oregon Community Foundation funding, including $20,000 for Santiam Hospital and Clinics Foundation and $15,000 for the Stayton Public Library Foundation. Local shelters and services are also going solar and expanding support, bringing new resources for housing, health, and families across the Santiam region.
   

• 4A All-State boys soccer: Who made the grade? Find out here (columbiacountyspotlight.com) — Stayton High boys soccer stands out statewide, with Isaiah Dixon named 4A Player of the Year and coach Chris Shields earning Coach of the Year. Several Eagles made the all-state first team, underscoring Stayton’s strong season against top Oregon competition.
   

📸 Around Stayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stayton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Stayton Community Food Bank
  Stayton Community Food Bank, 1210 Wilco Rd, Stayton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Deliberative Town Hall (Oregon Rural/Urban Project/Braver Angels of Salem)
  Snow Peak Brewing Company , 280 E Water St , Stayton
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Stayton Community Food Bank
  Stayton Community Food Bank , 1210 Wilco Rd , Stayton
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Sublimity Quilters | St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sublimity
  St. Boniface Church , 375 SE Church St , Sublimity
  5:00 pm
• Sounds of the Season
  Sprague High School , 2373 Kuebler Blvd , Salem
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Community Play Group | Family Building Blocks 2nd Friday/mo
  Cascade Child Development Center , 574 N 11th St , Aumsville
  10:00 am
• Santa Baby 2025
  Center 50+ , 2615 Portland Rd NE , Salem
  5:30 pm
• HUGE Salem Holiday Market (Day 1)
  Salem Holiday Mkt , 2330 17th St NE , Salem
  5:30 pm
• ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
  Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training , 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE , Salem
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Appetizers (PM)
  Willamette Valley Kitchen Co. , 333 Chemeketa St NE , Salem
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Aumsville Christmas in the Park 2025
  Aumsville Corn Festival , 1105 Main St , Aumsville
  5:00 pm
• Aumsville's Christmas in the Park
  Aumsville Corn Festival , 1105 Main St , Aumsville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jeld-Wen, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Stayton. Apply here.
• Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Stayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Keizer

• December holiday events in Salem, Keizer and the Mid-Valley (statesmanjournal.com)
• Vote! Who is the top Salem-Keizer area girls swimmer this winter? (statesmanjournal.com)
• When is winter break for public schools and universities in Oregon? (statesmanjournal.com)

Albany

• Rotary Foundation awards $10,000 to Keizer Kloset (keizertimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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