COMMUNITY EVENTS

 THURSDAY, APRIL 25
On stage: “The Imaginary Invalid” continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Linfield University’s Marshall Theater. This updated adaptation features original music. Shows are also at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 (no performance on April 27), and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Marshall Theatre is located inside Ford Hall, adjacent to Keck Drive. Tickets are $8-12; the play contains mature themes and language and is recommended for ages 13 and older. For details, call 503-883-2292.
Qigong class: The McMinnville Grange will host Qigong Class with Lyne from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. For admission cost and additional information, call Lyne at 503-383-9799.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Teen Night: A teen night out for middle and high school students is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. Attendees at the Teen Night at the Library, will be given a wristband to get into the Aquatic Center for free from 8 to 9 p.m. on the same night. All other teens get in for $2. For more information call Kris Lutsock at 503-435-5572.
Gallery musical: “Anastasia,” a musical retelling of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, will open Friday, April 26, at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 through May19. Set in Paris in the 1920s, the play tells the story of the duchess, who was rumored to have escaped the execution of the rest of her family. Years later, a woman who may be Anastasia tries to reconnect with her grandmother with the help of men who may be con artists.Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students 5 to 17. For more information, call 503-472-2227 or visit gallerytheater.org.
Burning art: “Built to Burn,” an annual art department event at Linfield University, returns at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, next to the James Miller Art Center, on Keck Drive. The event is free and open to the public and involves the torching of a two-story wooden sculpture created this spring by students and placed in an open field. Visitors are encouraged to write their name or a message on the structure before art professor Totem Shriver and students put a flame-torch to the piece.
Linfield lu’au: The Hui o Lokahi student group will host Linfield’s 51st annual Lu’au and Ho’ike at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27, in the Ted Wilson Gymnasium. Enjoy the tastes of the islands before the show with dinner in the Rutschman Fieldhouse or browse among Hawaiian and local vendors at the McMinnville Makeke (market) between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ho’ike (show) will begin at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., hosted by Culturised Podcast host Makani Tabura. The show presents Hula, Tahitian, Siva, Māori performances by Linfield students and Hui O Lokahi members and special guest. The meal and show tickets are sold separately, online at linfield.events

SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Casino Night: The Yamhill Carlton Education Foundation will hold a Casino Night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the American Legion Hall, 158th E. Main St., Carlton. This fundraiser will feature a no host bar, light snacks, a raffle and blackjack and craps tables. The YCEF provides scholarships to graduating seniors at Yamhill Carlton High School. There is no charge for admission, but a $5 donation is suggested. Open to ages 21 and older. For more information, visit go ycedfoundation.org/.
Family Storytime: New books, authors and songs will be a part of the family story time at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Recommended for all ages birth through young elementary student age. For more information, call Samantha Geary at 503-435-5552.
Día de los Ninos: The library’s annual Día de los Ninos (Children’s Day) celebration is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams, St. Festivities will include performances, a resource fair, and activities for the whole family. There is no cost to attend. For more information call Jackie Quiroz at 503-435-5553.
Farmers market: This Farmers Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27 16, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Qigong class: The McMinnville Grange will host Qigong Class with Lyne from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. For admission cost and additional information, call Lyne at 503-383-9799.
Dancing: Line dance lessons with Frances are set for 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. The lessons are free and open to the public. For more information, call Wayne at 503-474-9092.
Forestry Tour: The Yamhill County Small Woodlands Association will hold a Carpooling Tour from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27, near Willamina, adjacent to 42800 S.W. Fort Hill Road, for GPS systems, enter 42720. The tour will feature landslide topography, wildflower identification, and the forestry cycle. Presenters include landowner Leonard Rydell, landscape specialist Jacquelyn Schroeder, and forester Dan Upton. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call Leonard Rydell at 503-538-5700 or visit oswa.org/yamhill. 

SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Jazz fundraiser: The non-profit, Performing Arts of Dayton (PAD) will present Ad Lib, a jazz quartet comprised of Dana Libonati (keyboard), Anthony Libonati (percussion), Amanda Simmons (vocals), and Alyssa Tangsley (bass), at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Seuferts Tasting Room, 303 Main St., Dayton. This event is part of the group’s Vibes and Vines event that will be held every fourth Sunday of the month. Twenty percent of the proceeds from that event will go to PAD. For more information, call Robin Pederson at 503-435-0816.

MONDAY, APRIL 29
Qigong class: The McMinnville Grange will host Qigong Class with Lyne from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, and 30, at the Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. For admission cost and additional information, call Lyne at 503-383-9799.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30
Author reading: MacReads Author Shane McCrae will present Pulling the Chariot of the Sun: A Memoir of a Kidnapping at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University. McCrae is an award-winning poet and Linfield graduate. His book tells the story of being kidnapped from his Black father and raised by his white supremacist grandparents. For more information, call Jenny Berg at 503-435-5550.
Tai Chi: Northwest Senior and Disability Services will hold “Moving For Better Balance Tai Chi” from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, April 30, and May 2, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. The program will teach eight basic Tai Chi forms over 12 weeks to improve balance, strength, mobility and lower the risk of falling. Classes will run through July 25. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Karen at 833-673-9355 or karen.smith@nwsds.org. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Song circle: There will be a Maculeles song circle at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The ukulele players group meets on the first Wednesday of each month and is open to the public, all skill levels and there will be ukuleles to try out. There is no cost to participate. For more information, email Chris at abcpoppen@comcast.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 2
Prayer: The McMinnville Ministerial Association will host a National Day of Prayer event from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Yamhill County Courthouse, 535 N.E. Fifth St., McMinnville. Ministers and members of the public will meet on the steps, on the Evans Street side, between Fifth and Sixth streets. Attendees will hear prayers and pray in small groups for local, state and national leaders, for educators and for other people and groups. For more information, email Rev. John David Hicks, at jdh@faithencounter.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 3
Gallery musical: “Anastasia,” a musical retelling of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, will continue Friday, May 3, at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 through May19. Set in Paris in the 1920s, the play tells the story of the duchess, who was rumored to have escaped the execution of the rest of her family. Years later, a woman who may be Anastasia tries to reconnect with her grandmother with the help of men who may be con artists. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students 5 to 17. For more information, call 503-472-2227 or visit gallerytheater.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4
Farm fest: The 2024 Farm Fest and Plowing Competition is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. Admission is $8 and children ages 12 and younger are free. The event will include a day of old-time farming with more than 20 teams of draft horses and mules, horse-drawn and antique equipment displays and demonstrations and an opportunity to meet the teamsters. There will also be Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours and food and beverages will be available. For more information, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842, events@yamhillcountyhistory.org or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Plant sale: Yamhill County Master Gardeners will host its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 and 5, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Avenue, McMinnville. There will be vegetable starts, flowers, other ornamentals, bushes and trees.  In addition to selling plants, the Master Gardeners will offer a plant help clinic, assistance with plant selection and free soil pH testing. Additional vendors will offer plants and other items. Admission is free. No strollers, wagons or pets will be allowed in the sale area. Proceeds support the master gardeners’ educational horticulture programs in Yamhill County. For more information, call 503-434-7517. 

SUNDAY, MAY 5
Spring market: The Vivian Lee Foundation will hold “In Bloom” a spring market fundraiser featuring local makers and vendors, fresh flowers and treats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Bindery, 610 N.E. Fourth St., McMinnville. The fundraiser is an event to raise awareness and support for people living with cystic fibrosis in the community. Tickets are $30 and include a food and drink ticket. The market admission is free from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Christy Rimrodt at 503-407-4836, christy@vivianleefoundation.org or visit vivianleefoundation.org

TUESDAY, MAY 7
Tai Chi: Northwest Senior and Disability Services will hold “Moving For Better Balance Tai Chi” from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, May 7 and 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. The program will teach eight basic Tai Chi forms over 12 weeks to improve balance, strength, mobility and lower the risk of falling. Classes will run through July 25. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Karen at 833-673-9355 or karen.smith@nwsds.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Student Composers: The Linfield Department of Music will sponsor a performance to conclude its Lacroute Composer Readings and Chamber Music Mentorship Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Delkin Recital Hall at Linfield University. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275, jarnoldt@linfield.edu or visit linfield.edu/music.

FRIDAY, MAY 10
Forestry tour: The Yamhill County Small Woodlands Association will hold a Howdy Neighbor Forestry Tour – A Schroeder Tree Farm event from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the end of Goodin Creek Road, in Gaston. There will be OSWA tour signs to follow. The event is to educate forestry owners and the public about requirements for building and maintaining environmentally sustainable roads and managing land under powerline easements. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call Darcy Davis at 503-550-2361 or visit oswa.org/yamhill.
Gallery musical: “Anastasia,” a musical retelling of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, will continue Friday, May 10, at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 through May19. Set in Paris in the 1920s, the play tells the story of the duchess, who was rumored to have escaped the execution of the rest of her family. Years later, a woman who may be Anastasia tries to reconnect with her grandmother with the help of men who may be con artists. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students 5 to 17. For more information, call 503-472-2227 or visit gallerytheater.org. 

SATURDAY, MAY 11
Fundraiser auction: McMinnville Lions Club dinner-dance-auction “A Roaring Night of Giving” will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Grand McMinnville, 325 N.E. Third St. The fundraiser was postponed from an earlier date and the location and time have changed. There will be a catered dinner served by It’s Party Time and Ad Lib will provide music. Wine and beer will be provided by J.L. Kiff Vineyards and Bierly Brewing. The silent and oral auctions and raffle will help raise funds for the Lions sight and hearing programs and scholarships, as well as Henderson House domestic violence shelter and services. Cost is $75 per person. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 503-330-3441 or visit aroaringnightofgiving.com.
Education fundraiser: Outdoor Education Adventures will host “Into the Woods! A Benefit for Outdoor Education Adventures” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Youngberg Hill Inn & Winery, 10660 S.W. Youngberg Hill Rd., McMinnville. There will be food and wine, an auction with items from local businesses. The event is to help increase access to outdoor education programs in Yamhill County. Tickets are $125. For more information, contact Theresa Crain at 503-857-7884, info@edoutdoors.org or visit edoutdoors.org/.
Fundraising brunch: The McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity is raising funds to build homes for three local women and their families with a spring brunch at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Maysara Winery, 15765 S.W. Muddy Valley Rd., McMinnville. There will be food, desserts, beverages, experience sign-ups, a silent auction and a prized spin-the-wheel. Admission is $75. For more information, contact Sarah Munk at 503-687-1412 or sarah@machabitat.org. 
Book Sale:  Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St.  At noon, books will be available for $3 a bag. For more information, please contact Duane Bond at 503-435-1053 or osterdog@frontier.com. 
Race to space: Linfield University’s Economics of Running class is hosting Race to Space, their semester-long project, Saturday, May 11, at the Wellness Trail, 57 S.W. Keck Drive, McMinnville. The timed race includes one, three, six or eight hour runs, or a six-mile relay for teams of 2-4 on the 1.5-mile Wellness Trail. The run is open to the public. Participation fees are $30-75. For more information, visit runsignup.com/race/info/or/mcminnville/racetospace.
Run: The Beverly Cleary 5K/10K Runaway to kick off Yamhill’s 5th annual Beverly Cleary Literacy Celebration is set for Saturday, May 11, at 190 S. Maple St., Yamhill. The 10K Run begins at 8:30 a.m. with check-in from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10 a.m. with check in from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration fee is $35 each race or $50 to run both. Four-legged friends are welcome. For more information, visit yamhilldowntown.com. 

SUNDAY, MAY 12
Choral concert: The Linfield Department of Music will present a Mother’s Day Choral Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium at Linfield University. The event for honoring all mothers is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275 or jarnoldt@linfield.edu.

MONDAY, MAY 13
Instrument Performance: The Linfield University Instrument Performance Ensemble will present a free spring concert program at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Delkin Recital Hall at Linfield University. For more information, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275, jarnoldt@linfield.edu or visit linfield.edu/music/events.html.

TUESDAY, MAY 14
Tai Chi: Northwest Senior and Disability Services will hold “Moving For Better Balance Tai Chi” from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, May 14 and 16, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. The program will teach eight basic Tai Chi forms over 12 weeks to improve balance, strength, mobility and lower the risk of falling. Classes will run through July 25. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Karen at 833-673-9355 or karen.smith@nwsds.org. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Showcase: The Linfield Department of Music is sponsoring a showcase by students from the Opera/Musical Theatre workshop class at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the Delkin Recital Hall at Linfield University. The free showcase will feature songs from some of the biggest works in the opera and broadway. For more information, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275, jarnoldt@linfield.edu or visit linfield.edu/music/events.html.
Awards banquet: The McMinnville Distinguished Service Awards banquet is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the Bindery Event Space, 610 N.E. Fourth St., McMinnville. The evening will include appetizers, a keynote speaker and awards presentations. Retired educator Emily Duerfeldt and former McMinnville mayor and Yamhill County commissioner Rick Olson have been named woman and man of the year. Awards will go to Junior Citizens Scott and Elizabeth Hinchcliff; Farmer of the Year Junichi Fujita; and Educator of the Year Melissa Hernandez. Admission is $50. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to the Facebook page “2024 Distinguished Service Awards” or visit eventbrite.com/e/2024-distinguished-service-awards-tickets-887792921527?aff=oddtdtcreator.

FRIDAY, MAY 17
Dance showcase: The Linfield Department of Theatre and Communication Arts will present a Spring Dance Showcase by the Linfield University Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, at the Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall at Linfield University. Admission is $10 and free for Linfield students with ID. For more information, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275, jarnoldt@linfield.edu or visit linfield.edu/music/events.html.
Gallery musical: “Anastasia,” a musical retelling of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, will continue with its final showings at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17-19, at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. Set in Paris in the 1920s, the play tells the story of the duchess, who was rumored to have escaped the execution of the rest of her family. Years later, a woman who may be Anastasia tries to reconnect with her grandmother with the help of men who may be con artists. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students 5 to 17. For more information, call 503-472-2227 or visit gallerytheater.org. 

TUESDAY, MAY 21
Tai Chi: Northwest Senior and Disability Services will hold “Moving For Better Balance Tai Chi” from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, May 21, and 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. The program will teach eight basic Tai Chi forms over 12 weeks to improve balance, strength, mobility and lower the risk of falling. Classes will run through July 25. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Karen at 833-673-9355 or karen.smith@nwsds.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Garden Faire: McMinnville Garden Club’s 22nd Annual Garden Tour and Faire is set for Sunday, June 9. The Garden Faire will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be on Cowls Street between 3rd and 1st streets. There will be over 60 vendors including those featuring plants, garden art and sculptures. There is no cost to attend the faire. The Garden Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features five gardens. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Faire ticket booth on June 12, or at Incahoots or Kraemers. Proceeds support scholarships, Serenity Garden and community beautification. For more information, visit mcminnvillegardenclub.org.