Interim Newsletter: September
Another month has passed in the interim, and while the Capitol remains empty, there is still much work to be done behind the scenes! My work has consisted of updating our office records, looping in constituents with state agencies, sending mail, scheduling meetings, hearing your concerns, and of course, sending out this newsletter.
Rep. Cate is still busy working on the farm and playing catch up on other projects after being away for six months. While we are in the interim and there is less legislative work, she is still navigating through constituent concerns, working with stakeholders, and sending out plenty of stationary! As summer draws to a close, there will be a change of pace coming as we return to Salem at the end of the month for "Legislative Days", which will help gear us up for the 2024 Short Session.
You may have received an end of session flyer in your mailbox over the summer, but for those who didn't receive it, I wanted to share it below. Rep. Cate's flyer highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly that came out of the 2023 Legislative Session. Have a look inside with this link!
As always, continue reading this newsletter to find a list of great community events occurring over the next month!
This week's district spotlight honors all of the students returning back to school for the 2023-2024 school year! Our office always likes to honor students any chance we get, and this year will be no exception. We want to wish the best of luck to them academically, and also in their extracurriculars as sports and clubs begin to restart!
 Do you know of anyone in House District 11 who deserves to be acknowledged? Send us your nominations at Rep.JamiCate@oregonlegislature.gov
Bridges, Bikes, & Brews Tomorrow in Scio
This is a big event you won't want to miss! Folks of all ages are invited to come and enjoy the third annual Bridges, Bikes and Brews Festival tomorrow. That's Saturday, September 9th, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The fun starts and ends at the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds, 38764 N Ash St., in historic downtown Scio. Live music begins at 11:00 AM and goes until 9:00 PM! There will be local craft brews, corn hole tournament, motorcycle covered bridge poker run, food, entertainment, vendors and more!
For more information about Bridges, Bikes and Brews as well as the Scio Event Center, visit Scioevents.com.
Health Fair Tomorrow in Lebanon
The first Colonia Paz Health Fair sponsored by the Linn County Public Health Department and Casa Latinos Unidos will be from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM tomorrow! That's Saturday, Sept. 9 at 500 Weldwood Dr.
This event is free, family-oriented, and open to all. The organizers' goal is to provide rural Linn County residents with information about a number of services available to them from health care to housing assistance.
Free food will be available and there will be a pinata and a clown for kids to enjoy!
Family Fun Fair in Lebanon
Willamette Manor will be hosting an event for family fun next Wednesday from 1:00PM to 3:00PM! Come celebrate National Assisted Living Week with fun games, fair foods, and live entertainment.
To RSVP, visit EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS | Willamette Manor.
You can also call 541-405-4852 for more details.
Volunteers Wanted at Cheadle Lake
Help support Build Lebanon Trails by joining them on a workday at Cheadle Lake! They will be working on a variety of maintenance tasks which includes cutting back growth along the trails, bench cleanups, and trash pickup. Please dress accordingly with appropriate footwear and, if available, bring along a personal tool of your choice such as loppers, push brooms, trash grabbers, or weed whackers. BLT will also have loaner tools available for your use!
The cleanup will take place from 9:00AM to 11:00AM on Saturday, September 23rd, and will begin at Cheadle Lake's north parking lot near the boat ramp.
For more information, contact Rod Sell at 541-409-1302.
Linn County Sheriff's Office Job Fair
Sheriff Michelle Duncan is pleased to announce that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Job Fair & Testing Event on Saturday, September 30th, 2023! If you are interested in serving a community that appreciates their law enforcement, Linn County is the place!
This event will be free and will be held at the Central Electrical Training Center located at 33309 Highway 99E in Tangent. Check-in will be at 9:00 AM and, depending on the position applied for, will go until 3:30 PM. Lunch will be provided to all applicants.
This will be an accelerated hiring event to get applicants through much of the hiring process in one day.
Advanced registration is required through Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3DYxh8h. Applicants are also encouraged to create an online account at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/linnsheriff.
Please contact Lt. Beth Miller at bmiller@linnsheriff.org or Kori Goff at kgoff@linnsheriff.org for more information or call 541-967-3950.
Save the Date! Sweet Home Harvest Festival
The City of Sweet Home is hosting its 17th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 7th from 11am-5pm in Sankey Park, and this is an event that you definitely don't want to miss!
Activities include: 50+ Vendors, Pumpkin Painting, Tree Climbing, KidZone Games, Wagon Rides, Face Painting, and a Bouncy House & Slide.
*All Free Activities and Snacks Are While Supplies Last*
Interested in becoming a vendor? There is a $25 vendor booth application fee. Booth spaces are on a first come, first serve basis. There are no vendor spaces on the bridge. Register here: https://www.sweethomeor.gov/.../2023-harvest-festival...
The popular Pie Bake-Off Contest is back! You can taste the entries for a $3 donation. Donations go toward park projects. Register here: https://www.sweethomeor.gov/.../2023-pie-bake-application
The Chili Cook-Off is also making a return! Admission will be $5 per person or $10 per family (limit 6 people per family). A ticket will be provided as proof of purchase for general admission. Purchasers will use their entry ticket as a ‘voting ticket’ for the People’s Choice Award. The ticket sale profits will go toward the Sweet Home Kids Food Pak. Register here: https://www.sweethomeor.gov/.../2023-chili-cook-entry-form
Oregon's Kid Governor Campaign Kicks Off
Do you know of any 5th graders with an interest in government or change-making? The Secretary of State's office is inviting all Oregon 5th grade students and their teachers to participate in the campaign and election of the 2024 Oregon Kid Governor!
This statewide civics program offers each elementary school in Oregon the opportunity to enter one student candidate into a statewide election that other 5th graders vote in. Classes can nominate a classmate to run for office, vote in the election or both. Toolkits of in-class lessons guide teachers and students through the program to learn about civics, including how to vote, the Oregon Legislature, The Oregon Executive Branch, and the Oregon Supreme Court. The program is free and provides teachers with classroom toolkits to help guide their students through the curriculum.
For more information or to register and access the lesson plans visit or.kidgovernor.org.
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