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Thursday, Sept. 2
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Sept. 2, Barbara Thomas Wines will offer tastings, and Sean Davis of The Horseradish will be guest chef. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Friday, Sept. 3
Benefit concert: "Music for Food," an outdoor concert and barbecue, will benefit Oregon Food Banks with 8 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Entrance is five cans of non-perishable food or $5 cash with additional fees charged for beer and food. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Must be 21. Friday will be a Garth Brooks tribute band and Saturday will be a Journey tribute band. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Airport event canceled: The annual McMinnville fly-in scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4, at McMinnville airport has been canceled.
Saturday, Sept. 4
Downtown McMinnville: Who's On Third? will be held in downtown McMinnville from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. The event features food, wine and brew, entertainment, a trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides. For more information, call McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Sunday, Sept. 5
Half marathon: The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon will start at 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at Stoller Winery, 1661 N.E. McDougal Road, Dayton, and run 13.1 miles to Pine Street in Carlton. A maximum of 2,000 runners and walkers who can keep a minimum pace may participate; two people can make it a relay. A wine and music festival will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in Carlton. Registration costs $105. For more information, visit www.run4oregonwine.com.
Library sundaes: Friends of McMinnville Public Library will serve ice cream sundaes at no charge from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. The make-your-own ice cream sundaes celebrate the library's Sunday hours. For more information, contact Jill Poyer 503-435-5550 or jill.poyer@ci.mcminnville.or.us.
Looking ahead
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Sept. 9, WildAire Cellars will offer wine tasting. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Gallery Theater: Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" will be presented Friday, Sept. 10, through Saturday, Oct. 2, in Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $15, $13 for students and ages 62 and older. For advance tickets, call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Water conservation: The Yamhill County Soil & Water Conservation District will host a tour of innovative water conservation projects from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, starting in the Miller Woods parking area, 15580 N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Lunch will be provided on the free tour. For reservations, e-mail marie.vicksta@or.nacdnet.net or call 503-472-1474.
Garage sale: The Yamhill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their 30th annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1780 N.W. Wallace Road, McMinnville. Money raised go towards the group's activities. For more information, call 503-472-7948.
Concert cancellation: The Gracelia Beltran concert scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10, at Spirit Mountain Casino has been canceled. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Breakfast and barbecue: A 9-11 memorial breakfast and barbecue will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the American Legion Post 21, 126 N.E. Atlantic St., McMinnville, the 9th anniversary of 9-11. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 11:30 a.m. with the barbecue held from noon to 5 p.m. Participation is by donations only. There will be a 9-11 memorabilia display. The event is sponsored by the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion. For more information, call 503-435-2218.
Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library holds a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the library's Carnegie Room, 225 N.W. Adams. Books are usually sold for $1 or less. For more information about the sale on the second Saturday of each odd-numbered month, call Duane Bond at 503-435-1053.
Tent sale: Nine full tents full of a variety of items for sale will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 822 S.W. Second St., McMinnville. Baked goods will also be for sale. For more information, call the church office at 503-472-5831.
Harvest Festival: The Dayton Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Courthouse Square Park, in Dayton. The event includes a parade, local entertainment, vendor booths, a teen dance, kids' activities and free hot dogs and corn. Admission is free. For more information, contact Tammy Wilson at 503-298-0029 or wilammy@yahoo.com.
Dayton Run: The Dayton Fiesta Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Courthouse Square, corner of Fourth and Main streets, Dayton. Proceeds will benefit Dayton High School and two families whose sons have died. Entry in 10k and 5k runs costs $15, plus $7 for T-shirts, $20 on day of race. Entry for 1-mile kids' run is $5. For more information, call Vicki Hehr at 971-241-2389 or visit www.daytonfiestarun.blogspot.com.
Kickball tournament: A coed kickball tournament will raise money for Relay for Life at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Joe Dancer Park, 1450 S.E. Brooks St., McMinnville. Food and beverages will be provided. Donations of $15 are requested. For more information, contact Jami Bellwood at 971-241-8287 or jamibellwood@yahoo.com.
Chehalem Chamber: "Trilogy, Food, Wine and Art Festival" will raise money for the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Oakhurst Thoroughbred Farms, 18715 N.E. Highway 240, Newberg. More than 60 regional vendors will sell food, wine and art. Admission is $20. For more information, call Angie Stevens at 503-538-2014 or visit www.trilogynewberg.com.
Portuguese concert: Fado singer Ramana Vieira and her ensemble will perform Portuguese world music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $10 more at the door; call 503-835-9305 or visit www.coelhowinery.com.
Recovery: A recovery fair will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, on Northeast Cowls Street between Second and Third streets, McMinnville. Admission is free to the event focused on people's recovery from a variety of addictions and mental illness. Live music will feature the Second Chance Band and others. For more information, visit www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/Yamhill-County-Recovery-Fair....
Amity fundraiser: The Amity Fire District Auxiliary will raise money for kitchen furnishings in the new fire station with a Bingo party at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the fire station, 401 S. Trade St., Amity. Entry costs $20, including nine games and refreshments. Ages 10 through 18 must be accompanied by a gFor more information, call Sasrah at 503-474-7059.
Gun sighting: Yamhill County Sportmen's Range will allow nonmembers to sight in their rifles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 11 and 12 and Sept. 18 and 19, at 4251 N.E. Riverside Drive, McMinnville. Cost is $5. For more information, call Chris Jenkins at akjenks05@hotmail.com or Dekon Jones at 971-237-6783.
Casino concert: John Legend will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Tickets cost $15 to $35. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
YCAP/peace fundraiser: Interfaith Advocates for Peace with Justice will show "Daughter from Danang," a drama nominated for an Academy Award, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. Admission is canned food or $1 for YCAP food bank. For more information, contact Susan Dehm at 503-857-7584 or sdhm@onlinemac.com.
Square dance: Braids & Braves will give free modern square dance and ballroom lessons from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13 and 20, in the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. For more information, call Gary Sohn at 503-864-3909.
McMinnville history: Photographer Bill Miller will speak about McMinnville's historic nooks and crannies at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Mac grad night: Both McMinnville Dutch Bros. will donate 20 percent of sales on Tuesday, Sept. 14, to the graduation night committee at McMinnville High School. The coffee drive-throughs are at 1365 N. Highway 99W and at the corner of Fifth and Adams, both in McMinnville. For more information, call Dolores Johnson at 971-237-9492.
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 1 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. For an appointment, contact Pat and Marie Storm at 503-864-2914 or maspjs@peoplepc.com.
Linfield lecture: Hillary Crane, assistant professor of anthropology, will present "Relatively Female: The Gender Identities of Taiwanese Buddhist Nuns" at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 15, in 201 Riley Hall at Linfield College. The lecture is free. For more information, call 503-883-2409.
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Sept. 16, Vista Hills wine will offer tastings. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Supreme Court lecture: Lyle Denniston, a journalist who has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for over 50 years, will speak on "The Future of the Supreme Court: Mirror of the Past?" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield College. The lecture is free. For more information, contact Brad Thompson at 503-883-2291, or Nick Buccola at 503-883-2246.
Stars and airplane models: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will hold a model airplane show and star-gazing party on Saturday, Sept. 18. The show, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include a "make and take" model for children and displays besides aircraft. Star gazing will feature Mars at 7 p.m. Admission, including the show and stargazing, is $20. For more information, call Stewart Bailey at 503-434-4185 or Kasey Richter at 503-434-4006.
Buddhism: Heather Rocklin of the Buddhist Center in Portland will give an introduction to Buddhism and present "Eight Steps to Happiness" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-7786 or 1-503-233-6747.
Head Start fundraiser: The annual Flapjacks and Fiddles breakfast fundraiser will raise money for Head Start on Saturday, Sept. 18, in McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-2000.
Antiques: Yamhill Valley Heritage Center will hold "Treasures in the Attic," an antique sale and appraisal event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. Appraisals cost $5, limited to three items. Donated items and refreshments will be sold. Entry is free. For more information, call Shirley Venhaus at 503-434-0567 or Joanne Watts at 503-835-5893.
Mission fundraiser: Yamhill County Gospel Rescue Mission will hold an auction, barbecue and auctions starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at New Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville. Dinner and oral auction begin at 5:45. Cost is $10 for ages older than 10. For more information, call 503-835-3008 or e-mail missionbbq@afo.net.
Oyster feed: A Land and Sea Oyster Feed will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the American Legion Hall, 125 E. Main St., Carlton. The event is all you can eat with salad bar and side dishes at a cost of $12. Money raised will support the Boys and Girls State programs. For more information, call 503-857-3282.
Furniture sale: The Hillside Retirement Community Foundation will hold a furniture sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 and 19, at The Market, 845 N.E. Fifth St., McMinnville. Admission is free. For more information, call Bob LeBlond at 503-883-4669.
Dayton carnival: Dayton Christian Church will hold a Back-to-School Bash from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at 520 Church St. The free event will include drama, music and games for high school and middle school students from 2 to 5 p.m.; a carnival for younger children at 5; and a family dinner at 6. For more information, call 503-864-3529.
Give A Little: A vintage lace display, a presentation by Terese Blanding, a silent auction, afternoon tea and live music from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in the social hall at McMinnville First Baptist Church, 125 S.E. Cowls St., will raise money for the Give A Little Foundation. Admission to Amazing Lace preview from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday is $5. Tickets for Sunday event cost $20; for tickets or more information, call 503-857-2964 or visit www.givealittlefoundation.org.
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Sept. 23, Amity Vineyards will offer wine tasting. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Linfield reading: Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt, associate professor of English and creative writing at Linfield College, will present a reading from her book "The Post Colonial Citizen: The Intellectual Migrant," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield. The reading is free. For more information, contact Susan Barnes Whyte, 503-883-2517 or swhyte@linfield.edu.
Self-defense: Free self-defense instruction for ages 13 and older will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Via Potentia, 608 N.E. Highway 99W, McMinnville. Donations will be sent to a nonprofit chosen by the instructor. For more information, call Seth Murray at 503-437-3450 or visit www.viapotentia.org.
Casino concert: Kenny Loggins will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Tickets cost $15 to $35. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Kiwanis auction: The annual McMinnville Kiwanis Club's Bids for Kids will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. A silent auction begins at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and the oral auction begins at 7:15. Tickets cost $30; contact Kristi Mackay at 503-883-2606 or kmackay@linfield.edu.
Habitat fundraiser: The ninth annual Run, Walk or Ride for Habitat for Humanity will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Duniway MIddle School, 575 S.W. Michelbook Lane, McMinnville. Cost is $20, $15 for ages 13-21, $10 for ages 5-12, and $5 for kids' fun runs. For more information, visit www.rwr.machabitat.org.
Golf: Western Mennonite School will hold its 13th annual golf tournament to benefit its athletic program starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, 4501 E. Fernwood Road, Newberg. Cost to enter the 18-hole, four-person scramble tournament is $100. For more information, call John Marvin at 503-363-2000, ext. 122, or visit www.westernmennoniteschool.org.
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in McMinnville Safeway, 2490 N. Highway 99W. For an appointment, contact Pat and Marie Storm at 503-864-2914 or maspjs@peoplepc.com.
Movie fundraiser: "Flow" will be shown at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Moonlight Theater at 3rd St. Pizza, 433 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The showing is part of the Yamhill County Democrats' Wake-Up Call Movie Night regarding awareness of corporate power on the fourth Monday of each month. Admission is food or $2 for YCAP. For more information, call Liz Marlia-Stein at 971-241-1258.
Golf fundraiser: The Barium Cup Golf Classic Tournament will raise money for Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Michelbook Country Club, 1301 Michelbook Lane, McMinnville. Entry costs $175. For more information, contact Kelly McGraw at 503-435-6592 or kelly.mcgraw@capellahealth.com.
Linfield talk: Rabbi Gary Ellison will speak about Linfield¹s 200-year-old Yemenite Torah scroll at 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the Austin Reading Room in the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield College. The program is free. For more information, call 503-883-2259.
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 30, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Sept. 30, Illahee Vineyards will offer wine tasting. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Author visit: Jessica Maxwell will discuss her book, "Roll Around Heaven: An All-True Accidental Spiritual Adventure," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
Public art celebration: A free public performance of "Looking Up," interpretations of Nosivad's sculpture, will be part of "Celebrating Public Art: Eight Artists in 80 Minutes," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, will take place in the courtyard at Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. The event is a collaboration of several groups. An after party for patrons of public art will be hosted by R. Stuart for $25. For more information, call 503-472-4886.
Costume, rummage sale: A costume and rummage sale will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 9, at Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Presale is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a $5 admission fee to get the first pick of the costumes with rummage sale on the patio free; Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., are free admission. For more information, call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Oct. 7, Crumbled Rock Winery will offer wine tasting and Eric Bechard of Thistle will be guest chef. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Classical concert: "Song of Hope," a classical concert to raise awareness about homelessness will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at First Baptist Church, 125 S.E. Cowls St., McMinnville. Featured is Henry Mollicone's Beautitude Mass with performances from orchestras and choirs. A freewill offering will be taken with 100 percent benefiting local agencies who help the homeless and needy. In addition, there will be a homelessness resource fair at the conclusion. For more information, call 503-472-7941.
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in St. James Catholic Church, 206 N.E. Kirby St., McMinnville. For an appointment, contact Pat and Marie Storm at 503-864-2914 or maspjs@peoplepc.com.
Candidate forum: Rep. Jim Weidner and Susan Sokol-Blosser will debate at the McMinnville City Club meeting, also sponsored by the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Farmers market: The last McMinnville's farmers market of 2010 is from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. Oct. 14, Evergreen Vineyards will offer wine tasting. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Food author visit: Fernando and Marlene Divina will discuss their book, "Foods of the Americas," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
Gallery Theater: "Over the River and Through the Woods" will be presented Friday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Nov. 6, in Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Curtain times are 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 Sundays. Admission is $13, $11 for students and ages 62 and older. For advance tickets, call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Casino concert: Al Green will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Tickets cost $15 to $35. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Juliette's House: Juliette's House will host its annual auction and Harvest Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in the McMinnville Grand Ballroom, 325 N.E. Third St. Admission, including dinner and a glass of wine or beer, and live music, is $75. For more information, contact Francine at 503-687-1313 or francine@julietteshouse.com.
Hazardous waste: Household hazardous waste will be accepted on Saturday, Oct. 16, at WOW Recycling Center, 2200 N.E. Orchard AVe., McMinnville. For hours and more information, visit www.ycsw.org/hhw.htm.
Chemeketa: Cheryl Roberts, president of Chemeketa Community College, will speak at the McMinnville City Club meeting, also sponsored by the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 1145 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Music fundraiser: Michael Allen Harris, Julianne Johnson, Mike and Elizabeth Strickland, Mike Fite and the Vintage Voices will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the auditorium at McMinnville High School, 615 N.E. 15th St. to raise money for the music enrichment program offered by McMinnville Parks & Rec and the Snowman Foundation. Admission is $20, $10 for students. For more information, contact Janet Adams at 503-434-7369 or janet.adams@ci.mcminnville.or.us.
Two authors: Brian Doyle and Susan Sokol Blosser will discuss their books, "Mink River" and "At Home in the Vineyards," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at Linfield College's Nicholson Library, McMinnville. Admission is free. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
French cooking: Kathleen Flinn will discuss her book, "The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry," at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
Movie fundraiser: "The End of the Line" will be shown at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, in the Moonlight Theater at 3rd St. Pizza, , 433 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The showing is part of the Yamhill County Democrats' Wake-Up Call Movie Night regarding awareness of corporate power on the fourth Monday of each month. dmission is food or $2 for YCAP. For more information, call Liz Marlia-Stein at 971-241-1258.
Cheese authors visit: Cole Danehower and Sasha Davies will discuss their books, "Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest" and "Guide to West Coast Cheese," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
Self-defense: Free self-defense instruction for ages 13 and older will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Via Potentia, 608 N.E. Highway 99W, McMinnville. Donations will be sent to a nonprofit chosen by the instructor. For more information, call Seth Murray at 503-437-3450 or visit www.viapotentia.org.
Halloween in McMinnville: The annual Safe & Sane Halloweeen celebration will be held along Northeast Third Street in McMinnville from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. For more information, call McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Local economy: Bill Humphries, chair of Federal Home Loan Bank in Seattle, will speak about the local economy at the McMinnville City Club meeting, also sponsored by the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Lunch fundraiser: "Ignite the Light," a fundraising luncheon for the Chehalem Youth & Family Services, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road. Donations will be accepted. For more information, contact events@cyfs.net or call 503-538-4874.
Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library holds a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the library's Carnegie Room, 225 N.W. Adams. Books are usually sold for $1 or less. For more information about the sale on the second Saturday of each odd-numbered month, call Duane Bond at 503-435-1053.
Olive oil celebration: The second annual Olio Nuovo Festa celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 19-20, at Red Ridge, 5700 N.W. Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton. The free event will include watching how olive oil is made and olive oil and wine tastings. For more information, contact 503-864-2200 or info@oregonolivemill.com.
Santa Claus parade: The annual Santa's Parade will be held at 1 p.m., with caroling and tree lighting at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, on Northeast Third Street in McMinnville. For more information, call McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Gallery Theater: "Annie" will be presented Friday, Nov. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 18, in Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Curtain times are 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 Sundays. Admission is $15, $13 for students and ages 62 and older. For advance tickets, call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Christmas concert: The Trail Band will give its annual holiday concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. For more information, call McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Christmas choir: The 21st annual Community Christmas Cantata Choir will perform for one hour Monday, Nov. 29, through Wednesday, Dec. 22, in various locations around Yamhill County and elsewhere. Freewill offerings will be donated to YCAP and other local food banks. For more information, call Lee Schrepel at 1-503-662-3926 or visit www.cantatchoir.org.
Oregon weather: Oregon's weather patterns will be the topic at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Kids on the Block fundraiser: The 22st annual Mayor's Charity Ball will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The fundraiser for Kids on the Block includes a buffet dinner, dancing to two live bands and silent auction. Dress is formal or based on the year's theme; ages 21 and older only. Cost is $80. For more information or reservations, call 503-434-0490 or visit www.mayorsball.com.
Agriculture, apiaries: Yamhill County agriculture and apiaries will be the topic at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Benefit ball: "Rubies and Roses," a benefit ball for the Chehalem Youth & Family Services, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the Tualatin Country Club, 9145 S.W. Tualatin Road. Cost is $40. For more information, call Lecia Retter at 503-538-4874 or lretter@cyfs.net.
Chemeketa: John Plett, director of Chemeketa Community College's McMinnville campus, at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, March 8, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Marine mammals: Bruce Mate of the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, will speak about marine mammals at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, April 12, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Medieval fun: The Society for Creative Anachronism will be the topic at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, May 10, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Modern communication: Newspaper publisher Jeb Bladine will speak about communication in the modern world at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, June 14, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The buffet opens at 11:45 a.m.; the program begins at noon. Lunch costs $15 ($12 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
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