Schlotfeldt celebrates work of MV Advancements
MV Advancements Executive Director Kathy Schlotfeldt doesn’t like to be the center of attention, so she considered her Wednesday retirement party a celebration of the nonprofit’s work, rather ...
Along the Street: Amity chef wins James Beard Award
The 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region went to Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra Winery in Amity. Wastell was honored last week at the James Beard Association’s ...
Taste of Mac brings in visitors, funds for Lions
The McMinnville Lions Club’s third-annual Taste of Mac event generated more than $6,000 for Lions’ charitable efforts, including scholarships, medical equipment loans, sight and hearing programs. Held ...
Pride nonprofit plans activities
Wine Country Pride is planning several activities in June, Pride Month, along with the events it hosts throughout the year. A Pride running club, a fair in Newberg and a new version of the Rainbow Quest ...
Nonprofits feel the pinch of economy, grant cutbacks
Nonprofit organizations that depend on donations of money, goods and time, and grants from private and government entities are feeling the squeeze from all angles. “All nonprofits,” said Russell ...
Along the Street: WVMC designated trauma center
Willamette Valley Medical Center has been designated a Level III Trauma Center by the Oregon Health Authority Emergency Medical Services Program. It is the only hospital with this designation in Yamhill, ...
Stopping By: Making friends, and a difference
Danna Bone has a long history of service to her church and her community. When she moved to McMinnville in October 2019, volunteering seemed like a way to make friends, as well as to make a difference. “Service ...
Golf event will benefit Provoking Hope
Provoking Hope will hold a fundraising golf tournament Saturday, June 7, at the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course in Newberg. Teams of four can register for $500 and individuals for $125. The day starts with ...
Along the Street: Rock of Ages debuts new branding, website
Rock of Ages, which offers a variety of living and care programs at its campus southwest of McMinnville, has debuted a new logo and website. The logo notes Rock of Ages has been serving Yamhill County ...
Along the Street: Taste of Mac is back June 14
The third annual Taste of Mac event will feature more than 30 downtown businesses offering wine and other beverages, bites and gifts for tourgoers. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June ...
See Ya Later offers camps
The See Ya Later Foundation will offer several camps and an art competition for young people in June. Students in first-through fourth-grade can enter age-group categories in the art competition. They ...
Volunteerism celebrated along with DSA winners
The generations of locals willing to volunteer for the community makes McMinnville a great place, several speakers said Wednesday night at the annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet. Volunteer service ...
Habitat lends Amity homeowners a hand
McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity organized a “block blitz” in Amity on Wednesday, focusing on landscape revitalization in one neighborhood. Habitat initiated the “block blitz” ...
YCAP receives grant for low-income home repair
The Yamhill Community Action Partnership expects to assist 150 older homes that need repairs with a three-year grant from the Oregon Health Authority. “This grant will make a big difference for ...
Rotarians plan wine raffle to raise money for scholarships
McMinnville’s Sunrise Rotary Club’s annual wine raffle is underway, raising money for scholarships for adults who are returning to school to improve their lives. The club distributes about ...
