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Friday, March 12
Benefit dance: A "Break Off Dance Off" dance for high school students to benefit the Chehalem Parks & Recreation District's Dundee Skate Park will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the Chehalem Armory Center, 620 N. Morton St., Newberg. $5 admission includes a raffle ticket. For more information, call 1-503-538-4651.
Newberg book sale: Newberg Kiwanis will sell new books at a discount from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, March 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Newberg Public Library, 503 E. Hancock St. Proceeds will support children's programs. For more information, e-mail Kathy Tri at angie@chehalemvalley.org.
Wine and food: St. James Catholic Church School will hold its 17th annual fundraiser, Sip! The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic, Friday through Sunday, March 12-14, at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville. Hours are 3 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event includes ore than 70 wineries, 28 food vendors and 38 art exhibitors, plus guest chef demonstrations and live music. Admission is $15, with discounts for seniors, children and designated drivers; $30 for a three-day pass. For more information, visit www.macwfc.org.
Gallery Theater: "Rabbit Hole" opens at Gallery Theater on Friday, March 12, and runs through Saturday, April 3, at 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $13, $11 for age 62 and older and students; call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Rummage sale: Presbyterian Women continue its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-6256.
Saturday, March 13
Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the library's Carnegie Room, 225 N.W. Adams. Books usually sell 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.
Swap meet: The McMinnville Aircraft Modelers Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the A-dec Building at Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. For more information, call Larry Miller at 503-472-4987.
Guatemala: "An Evening in Guatemala," a fundraising dinner with entertainment and a silent auction, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Bethel Baptist Church, 325 N.W. Baker Creek Road, McMinnville. $5 admission will benefit a mission trip to Guatemala by McMinnville Christian High School students. For more information, call 503-435-4800.
Prescription turn-in: Unwanted and expired medications from individual households will be collected from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the parking lot of Oregon Mutual Insurance, 400 N.E. Baker St., McMinnville. The collection is free and medicines should be in their original containers, if possible. For more information, call Janet Jones at 503-434-7378, ext. 2.
Author talk: Authors David Deardorff and Karen Wadsworth will discuss and sign "What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How To Fix It) A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies" at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Attendees can bring sick plants. For more information, call 503-472-7786.
Perrydale fundraiser: The annual dinner and auction to raise funds for Perrydale School's senior class will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the new gym at the school. A silent auction starts at 4, dinner is served at 6, followed by an oral auction. Child care is available. Cost is $15 per person, $120 for a table of eight. For more information or reservations, call Anna Scharf at 503-843-9346.
Turkey dinner: The 51st Turkey Dinner sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Carlton will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Carlton Elementary School, 420 S. Third St. Cost is $7.50, $4.50 for ages 5 to 10. Proceeds will send youth to summer camp. For more information, call 503-852-7273.
Voice recital: Linfield senior Andrew Pohl will present a senior voice recital at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in Melrose Hall's Ice Auditorium at Linfield College. The recital is free. For more information, call 503-883-2275.
Mercy Corps fundraiser: Yogis Studio will offer an all-level, donation yoga class at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at 540 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The class will be accompanied by local musicians on guitar and African drurms. All donations go to Mercy Corps. For more information, call Laura Esper at 503-502-5790.
Sunday, March 14
MacReads: A kick-off party for 2010 MacReads, "In The Wilderness: Coming of Age in Unknown Country" by Kim Barnes, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in the Carnegie Room, McMinnville Public Library. For more information, call 503-435-5562.
Linfield recital: Linfield College senior Heidi Vanden Bos will give a free piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in the recital hall at Bull Music Center. For more information, call 503-883-2275.
Tuesday, March 16
Linfield theater: "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" by Bert V. Royal will be presented at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, through Friday, March 19, in Ford Hall's Marshall Theatre at Linfield College. The play contains mature language and subject matter. For more information, call 503-883-2292.
Wednesday, March 17
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 1:45 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. For an appointment, call 503-864-2914.
Thursday, March 18
Delphian School: Students at the Delphian School will perform for a music festival and hold a bazaar starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at 20950 S.W. Rock Creek Road, Sheridan. School tours will be given. For more information, call 503-843-3521 or e-mail suem@delphian.org.
Newberg grand opening: The Chehalem Cultural Center will open its doors at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Tours of the 10,000-square-foot space will be given at 5. The open house runs from Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26. Additional events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, will include live music, presentations from historian Barbara Doyle, architect Alden Kasiewicz, artist Ann Weber, glass artist Gil Reynolds and writer Barbara Drake. Participants will help weave material for a sculpture. All events are free. For more information, visit www.chehalemculuralcenter.org or call 1-4503-487-6883.
Japanese School: Information night for the Sheridan Japanese School, which includes fourth through 12th grades, will be held for parents and prospective students from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at 430 S.W. Monroe St., Sheridan. For more information, call 503-843-3400.
Friday, March 19
Teen games: Newberg Public Library will hold an after-hours Teen Gaming event to kick off spring break from 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, March 19, at 503 E. Hancock St., Newberg. Multi-player games including "Guitar Hero," "Rock Bank" and Wii set up throughout the library. Nonvideo games and refreshments will also be available. Teens may bring their own games and accessories. For more information, call K'Lyn Hann at 1-503-554-7732.
Grad night sale: McMinnville High School's grad night committee will sell braided bread for $11, and orders are due Friday, March 19. Also, gooey carmel rolls cost $11, and pastry puffins cost $12 a dozen. Delivery is April 1, the day before Easter. To order or for more information, call Mindy Patterson at 971-237-9582.
Looking ahead
Vegetable planting: Organic gardener Ellie Gunn will present "Timing is Everything: How and When to Plant Your Veggies" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Saturday Market off Northeast Fifth St., McMinnville. The free event is sponsored by Slow Food Yamhill County. For more information, call Judi at 971-237-3953.
Monthly art in Mac: McMinnville will hold its monthly art walk, Art & Wine in Historic Downtown, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20, and each third Saturday of the month. Shops host wine tastings and show artists' work. For more information, call Kris Gullo at 503-472-3605 or visit www.downtownmcminnville.com.
Dinner fundraiser: The Carlton American Legion Auxiliary will serve a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at 158 E. Main St., Carlton. Cost is $8.For more information, call 503-547-3599.
Irish dinner: A St. Patrick's Day Irish dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the American Legion Post 21 Hall, 128 N.E. Atlantic Ave., McMinnville. Cost is $8 per person. Money raised will go towards projects of the American Legion Auxiliary. For more information, call 503-435-2218.
Women aviators: Females in the aviation industry will be honored with speakers and kids' crafts on Saturday, March 20, at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville. Carol Skinner of the Oregon Aviation Historical Society will speak about the first woman to take the Navy's "G-test" at 11 a.m. Debra Plymate of the 99s will speak about Amelia Earhart at 1 p.m. Regular admission applies. For more information, call 503-434-4185 or visit www.evergreemuseum.org.
Dinner fundraiser: A free corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 21, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 48520 Hebo Highway, Grand Ronde. Donations will be accepted for the Grand Ronde Food Bank. There will be children's activities. For more information, call 503-879-5480.
Breakfast fundraiser: The American Legion in McMinnville will serve scrambled eggs, sausage, country potoates, biscuits and gravy from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 21, at 126 N.E. Atlantiac St. Cost of the Navy and Coast Guard breakfast is $6, $5 for ages younger than 12. For more information, call 503-435-2218.
Community garden: Organizers will explain the two areas of the Dayton Community Garden at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the Dayton First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane. The session is free. For more information, call David Hakola at 503-864-2764.
Book signing: Diane Hammond, author of the newly released "Seeing Stars." will sign books at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Third Street Books, 334 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. She will also conduct a writing workshop. The event is free. For more information, call Anna at 503-472-7786 or e-mail anna@thirdstreetbooks.com.
Self-defense : Free self-defense instruction for ages 13 and older will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Via Potentia, 608 N.E. Highway 99W, McMinnville. Donations will be sent to a nonprofit chosen by instructor. For more information, call Seth Murray at 503-437-3450 or visit www.viapotentia.org.
LeAnn Rimes concert: LeAnn Rimes will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, 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.
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Safeway, 2490 Highway 99W, McMinnville. For an appointment or information, call 503-864-2914.
Breakfast fundraiser: The People to People student ambassador program will serve breakfast of French toast, sausage, fruit, beverages and pictures with the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27, in Room 112 at the Nazarene Church on the Hill, 700 N.W. Hill Road, McMinnville. Cost is $6, $4 for ages 5-10,d $20 for a family. Photos cost $3 to $5. For more information, call 503-560-4835.
Homeless fundraiser: The local Gospel Rescue Mission will hold a fundraising banquet and silent auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in the gym at the Nazarene Church on the Hill, 700 N.W. Hill Road, McMinnville. The evening also will include live music, a DVD, a speaker and testimonies from the homeless. Seating is at tables to be paid by sponsors at $160 each; limited admission is free after sponsors seat their guests. For more information, call Ben Freimark at 971-241-8763 or Ross Warner at 503-857-7914.
Grandhaven fundraiser: Half the proceeds of McMenamins dinner sales from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, March 29, in McMinnville will help pay for field trips, weekly readers and new audio equipment at Grandhaven Elementary School. For more information, contact Melanie Martinoff at 503-560-8435 or welshie1@verizon.net.
Linfield concert: Linfield College will present a choir concert at 7:30 p,m, Wednesday, March 31, in Melrose Hall's Ice Auditorium at Linfield College. Admission is free. For more information, call 503-883-2275.
Immigration issue: George Fox University will show "Papers" to commemorate the life of Cesar Chavez at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in Room 105 in Hoover Hall on the Newberg campus. The documentary tells the stories of undocumented youth raised in the United States. Admission is free, and a panel will discuss immigration and the film afterwards.
Child safetyThe annual Safe Kids Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Juliette's House child abuse assessment center, 1075 S.W. Cedarwood Ave., McMinnville. The event will include games and activities with tips on keeping kids safe. Activities are free; lunch will cost a nominal fee. For more information, call Francine Fiore at 503-687-1313.
Easter egg hunt: Life Care Center of McMinnville invites children to a free Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at 1309 N.E. 27th St., McMinnville. More than 1,000 eggs will be hidden for different age groups, and kids may enjoy other games, face painting and refreshments. For more information, call Stacey Suarez at 503-472-4678.
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will accept blood donations from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. James Catholic Church, 1145 N.E. First St., McMinnville. For appointments or more information, call 503-864-2914.
Camellia Festival: The Oregon Camellia Society's 69th Flower Show, including live music, garden-related demonstrations, clinics and contests are planned for the second annual Newberg Camellia Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the new Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Admission is free. For more information, call Brittney Jeffries at 503-537-1234 ext. 0206 or e-mail brittney.jeffries@newbergoregon.gov.
Antique appraisals: Appraisers will evaluate antiques from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Dayton First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane. Cost is $5 per item or five cans of food for the Dayton Community Food Bank. For more information, call Naida Paris at 503-550-6556 or 503-864-2625.
FFA auction and dinner: The 20th annual auction and dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Dayton High School gym, 801 Ferry Street. Sponsored by the FFA alumni, money raised will go towards the high school's programs. Tickets cost $7 and can be purchased from the Dayton High ag shop at 503-864-2080. For more information, call Karen Goddik at 503-560-9275.
Garage sale: Dayton Young Life will hold a garage sale to raise money for summer camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Dayton First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane. For more information, call Rhonda Crapper at 503-864-7329.
Farming festival: The Yamhill County Historical Society will hold its annual Farm Fest, a chance to experience old-time farming, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. A teams and tractors parade is held at 10:15. The free event also includes agricultural and historical displays, pioneer kids' activities, antique sawmill and blacksmith demonstrations, food and music. Parking costs $1. For more information, contact Cliff Watts at 503-435-9700.
Run, walk fundraiser: "Go the Distance," the Tilikum 10k, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Included will be a 10k run, 5k run, 5k walk and a kids 5k walk/run. Cost is $35 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and younger. Proceeds go toward summer camp scholarships to the Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries of George Fox University. For more information, call Michelle Webber at 503-538-2763.
Daffodils: The annual Amity Daffodil Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, at Amity Elementary School on Rice Lane. Presenters will speak on topics related to daffodils, and a driving tour of local gardens will be offered. The Mac Trackers Walking Club hosts volkswalks both days. For more information, call 503-835-2181 or e-mail daffodil@amity.k12.or.us.
Spaghetti dinner: The Lafayette Citizens Fund will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Lafayette Community Center, Second and Adams Streets. Tickets cost $7; $5,50 for ages 4-12 and seniors; purchase at Martha's Tacos, Lafayette Beauty/Barber Shop or Erickson Auto Supply starting March 20. For more information, call 503-864-4539.
Cyndi Lauper concert: Cyndi Lauper will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Tickets cost $20 to $35. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Transportation plan: McMinnville’s transportation plan will be the topic at the McMinnville City Club meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 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 $18 ($13 for members). Reservations are needed no later than noon Friday before the meeting to Cassie Sollars at 503-687-1233 or www.maccityclub.org.
Safe children workshop: "Advice from Child Molesters," a free workshop for parents and concerned adults, will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Juliette's House, 1075 S.W. Cedarwood Ave., McMinnville. The program, sponsored by the Yamhill County Child Abuse Prevention Team, will include videos of convicted child molesters and how they gained access to children, to give attendees information about who offends and why, and tips on keeping children safe. For more information, call Francine at 503-687-1313.
Linfield concert: The Linfield Chamber Orchestra will perform works by Schumann, Faure and Chopin at 8 p.m. Friday, April 16, in Melrose Hall's Ice Auditorium. Tickets cost $18, $25 for reserved. For more information or tickets, call 503-883-2637 or e-mail LCO@linfield.edu.
Gallery Theater: The Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical "Carousel" will be presented Friday, April 23, through Saturday, May 8, in Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15, $13 for age 62 and older and students. For tickets, call 503-472-2227 between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gallerytheater.org.
Randy Travis concert: Randy Travis will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Tickets cost $20 to $35. For more information, call 1-800-760-7977.
Farm auction: A farm equipment auction will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville, sponsored by the Yamhill County Historical Society. Cost to attend is free. For more information, contact Cliff Watts at 503-435-9700 or Pam Watts at 503-434-0490 or visit the website www.yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Plant sale: The Master Gardeners annual plant sale will be held Sunday, April 25, in McMinnville. For more information, e-mail yamhillmg@orst.edu.
Linfield concert: The Linfield Chamber Orchestra will perform "Appalachian Spring" by Copland, the "Fire" Symphony by Haydn and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 5 at 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Melrose Hall's Ice Auditorium. Tickets cost $18, $25 for reserved. For more information or ticket purchases, call 503-883-2637 or e-mail LCO@linfield.edu.
Self-defense : Free self-defense instruction for ages 13 and older will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Via Potentia, 608 N.E. Highway 99W, McMinnville. Donations will be sent to a nonprofit chosen by instructor. For more information, call Seth Murray at 503-437-3450 or visit www.viapotentia.org.
Graciela Beltran: Graciela Beltran will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 7, 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.
Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library holds a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 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.
Flower baskets: The Yamhill-Carlton High School Grad Night Committee will sell flower baskets for $30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Bellweather Insurance Agency, 125 N. Maple St., Yamhill. The baskets will include fuchsias, petunias, geraniums and million bells. For more information, call 503-883-1603 or 503-852-0176.
McMinnville reads: Kim Barnes, author of "In the Wilderness: Coming of Age in Unknown Country," will make a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Nicholson Library at Linfield College. The book was chosen for the sixth annual community-wide book reading and discussion called MacReads. Participation is free. For more information, call Linfield at 503-883-2200.
UFO festival: The 11th annual Alien Daze and UFO celebration will be held Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, in downtown McMinnville. UFO investigaor James Clarkson will speak about Roswell at 7 p.m. Friday; UFO witness Travis Walton will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday; and crop circles expert Colin Andrews will speak at 4 p.m. Saturday. The event also includes an alien costume parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, pet costume contest and a Willamette Radio Workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday. Speaker passes cost $10 each, $15 for two, $25 for all three. For more information or passes, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605 or visit the McMenamins website at www.ufofest.com.
Paper Gardens award ceremony: Winners of the 17th annual Paper Gardens Literary contest will read their work or excerpts of their work at the awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 18, at the Oregon Olive Mill at Red Ridge Farms, 5510 N.E. Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton. For more information, visit www.artsallianceyamhillco.org.
Comedians: Penn & Teller will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, 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.
Booster fundraiser: "YC Y Not," a fundraiser for the athletic programs in the Yamhill-Carlton School District, will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at The Allison Inn & Spa, 2525 Allison Lane, Newberg. The event, sponsored by the Yamhill-Carlton Booster Club, will include silent and live auctions, heavy appetizers and local wineries and a local brewery pouring. The sports-themed event costs $100 per person. For tickets or more information, call 503-852-4405.
Car show: The fourth annual Show & Shine Spring Social will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville, sponsored by the McMinnville Auto Club. Cost to attend is $5. For more information, call Ray Clevindense at 503-474-3665.
Farmers market: McMinnville's farmers market will run 10:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 27 and ending Oct. 7 on Cowls street between Northeast Second and Third. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Noontime concerts: McMinnville's free Brown Bag Concert series will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning June 10 and ending Aug. 19, in the US Bank plaza at the corner of Northeast Third and Davis streets. For more information, call the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
Habitat fundraiser: Habitat for Humanity will holds its annual Oregon Brews and BBQs event from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 18, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at 845 N.E. Fifth St., McMinnville. Admission is $5, ages 13 and older only. For more information, call Laura Davis at 503-883-2551 or visit www.oregonbrewsandbbqs.com.
Garden tour: Five gardens will be available for touring and over 45 vendors will offer products from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27, during the McMinnville Garden Club's Annual Summer Garden Tour/Faire. Cost for the tour is $10 and faire attendance is free. Money raised is used for community projects. For more information, call 503-434-4344.
McMinnville's festival: The 50th annual Turkey Rama festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m Friday, July 9, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in McMinnville. The event includes entertainment, a Friday night street dance, dance and martial art demonstrations, pie-eating contest, sidewalk sales, bingo, chalk art, magicians, a Saturday night sock hop, a food court and activity, game and vendor booths. For more information, call the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce at 503-472-6196.
Run/walk: The annual Turkey Trot, 8k run and two-mile walk will raise money for the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at 417 N.W. Adams, McMinnville. The run costs $12 for the run, the walk $5. For more information, call 503-472-6196 or visit www.mcminnville.org/turkeyrama/trot.html.
Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library holds a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 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.
Rotary fundraiser: The annual Oregon Wine & Art Auction "Uncorked," sponsored by McMinnville Rotary will be held Saturday, July 10, at Methven Family Vineyards, 11400 Westland Lane, Dayton. For more information, visit www.theoregonwineandartauction.org.
Newberg festival: The annual Newberg Old Fashioned Days will be held Thursday through Sunday, July 22-25. The parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday; deadline for parade entries is June 28. For more information, contact festival chair Russ Thomas at 1-503-537-1233 or russ.thomas@newbergoregon.gov.
Wine festival: The annual International Pinot Noir Celebration will be held from Friday through Sunday, July 23-25 in McMinnville. For more information, visit www.ipnc.org.
Gallery Theater: "Not Waving" will be presented Friday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 14, 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.
Harvest festival: Harvest Fest, a chance to experience harvesting wheat the old fashioned will, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 and 8, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. There will be antique farm equipment and historical displays, kids' activities, hayrides, antique sawmill and blacksmith demonstrations, sponsored by the Yamhill County Historical Society. Cost to attend is free, parking is $2, food available for a fee.. For more information, contact Cliff Watts at 503-435-9700.
Shakespeare: Willamette Shakespeare will present "A Midsummer Night's Dream," with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 p.m. Sundays. The group will perform Aug. 13 through 15 at the Allison Inn and Spa, 2525 Allison Lane, Newberg; and Aug. 20 through 22 at Stoller Vineyards, 16161 N.E. McDougall Road, Dayton. Performances are free. For more information, call 1-503-852-1564.
Air show: The Rock of Ages/Valley View annual air show will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 15600 S.W. Rock of Ages Road, McMinnville. Activities include radio-controlled model planes, hot air balloons, barbecues, car show, horse and wagon rides, children's activities and music. Most activities are free. For more information, call 503-472-6212.
Car show: The fifth annual Route 99W Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, on the lawn at the Valley View Retirement Village, 15600 S.W. Rock of Ages Road., McMinnville, sponsored by the McMinnville Auto Club. Cost to attend is $10. For more information, call Ray Clevindense at 503-474-3665.
Airport event: The annual McMinnville fly-in will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4, at McMinnville airport. For more information, visit www.macflyin.com.
Downtown McMinnville event: Who's On Third? will be held in downtown McMinnville on Saturday, Sept. 4. For more information, call McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
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.
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 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.
Head Start fundraiser: The annual Flapjackd and Fiddles breakfast fundraiser will raise money for Head Start on Saturday, Sept. 18, in McMinnville. For more information, call 503-472-2000.
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.
Golf tournament: The Barium Cup Golf Classic Tournament will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Michelbook Country Club, 1301 Michelbook Lane, McMinnville. Cost to participate is $175. Funds raised support the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Kelly McGraw, executive director, at 503-435-6592 or kelly.mcgraw@capellahealth.com.
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.
Juliette's House fundraiser: Juliette's House will host its annual auction and Harvest Ball, "Celebrate the Children," at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in the McMinnville Grand Ballroom, 325 N.E. Third St. There will be live music. Admission including dinner, wine and beer is $75, or a reserved table for eight is $500. For more information, call Francine at 503-687-1313.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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