Linn Together Partners and Supporters
2011-12 Supporters
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Crackpot Productions, Lebanon
Jackson Street Youth Shelter of Albany
Lazerquick
Linn-Benton Community College Parenting Education Program
Linn County Alcohol & Drug Prevention Program
Linn County Commission on Children and Families
Linn County Juvenile Department
Linn County Safe Schools Project
Serenity Lane Treatment Centers
Thank you for your contributions!
Over 300 Particpate in Family Cares Day
On Saturday, April 30th just over 300 community members turned out for the 14th annual Family Cares Day. Sponsored by S.C.I.O. Cares, Family Cares Day is a time for families to connect with their neighbors and community at an alcohol, tobacco and other drug-free event. This year several partnering agencies worked together to provide fun and educational activities for the entire family. In addition to a free community barbeque, families were invited to participate in a variety of activities including: a safety presentation by Pacific Power, family portraits, face painting, a petting zoo, a bicycle safety rodeo, Bingo, cake walks and many more.
Kids gathered around the activity table sponsored by Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program to make Family Conversation starters. A positive activity for families designed to encourage fun conversations around the dinner table.
Bringing Up Learning and Behavior in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Communities that Care has sponsored the B.U.L.B. (“Bringing Up Learning and Behavior”) Youth Recognition Program for three years. Each month, five middle school students per month are honored at a breakfast attended by local dignitaries. The youth receive a framed certificate, group photo, and prizes donated by local businesses.
Community volunteers and leaders prepare
for a B.U.L.B. celebration
If you would like to learn more about the B.U.L.B. Youth Recognition program, or would like to contribute prizes for the youth, please contact Dala Johnson by email
Santiam Canyon Together Hosts 4th Grade Connections Event
Students enjoy a fun evening with a
teacher at Gates Elementary School
More than eighty students, teachers, and family members attended “Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader?” on January 19th at Gates Elementary School. The event was one in a series of 4th Grade Connections Event sponsored by Santiam Canyon Together. The events are aimed at helping students successfully transition to middle school (in Santiam Canyon middle school begins in the 5th grade). 4th grade students and their families have an opportunity to mingle with teachers and receive information about middle school while enjoying dinner, games, and fun activities.
Wheels on the Road, Hands on the Wheel in Lebanon
Linn County law enforcement agencies collaborated to host a safe driving event at the River Center in Lebanon on January 20th. The safe driving fair included displays and information to help people of all ages drive safely.
Linn Together and Lebanon’s Communities That Care
members and supporters helped organized and provide
exhibits for the safe driving event
Exhibitors included Linn Together, ODOT, insurance companies, a tire company, driving instructors, AARP, and more. Law enforcement personnel were on hand to answer questions about driving laws and safety. The event included free hotdogs, beverages and prizes. A highlight was the Oregon State Police DUII van, which was on site and available for tours.