Provoking Hope, which works with people recovering from addiction, is moving its main service center into a downtown building it is leasing, with plans to buy. The location will allow expanded programs ...
Nonprofits & Services
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 ...
Along the Street: Hillside ribbon cutting and other building projects
- Hillside Retirement Community will hold a ribbon cutting event for its new cottages at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, on Northwest Hillside Parkway, just off West Second Street in McMinnville. Hillside, ...
Farm fest features draft horses, family activities
The Yamhill County Historical Society will host its annual Farm Fest event Saturday, May 3. The highlight of the spring event is the Oregon Draft Horse plowing competition. More than 18 teams of draft ...
Free Comic Book Day returns to Willamina
The Willamina Library is hosting its second annual Free Comic Book Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional event to attract new comic readers. The Love ...
Club hosting first U.S. Chess Federation-rated tournament
One of the perks of McMinnville Chess Club membership is the weekly meetup location. “It’s the best-smelling chess club ever,” said Christefano Reyes, one of the local club’s founders, ...
Along the Street: Tool library marks grand opening
McMinnville Tool Library will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in conjunction with Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County’s annual Edible Garden Festival. The grand ...
YCAP releases homeless count data
An annual count of the Yamhill County homeless population resulted in nearly half the total number from last year, according to preliminary numbers. The Point in Time count is an annual census of sheltered ...
Lions present Roaring Night of Giving
McMinnville Lions will hold their second “A Roaring Night of Giving” event Saturday, May 10, to benefit the McMinnville High School Resource Room, as well as Lions charities. The event will ...
New Henderson House director focuses on helping survivors
Fay Schuler has joined Henderson House, the Yamhill County domestic violence shelter and service program, as its executive director. She replaces Nancy Perez in the role. Schuler has worked in ...
Along the Street: New salon caters to kids, families
A new salon in McMinnville caters to kids, their parents and families, although “anyone is welcome,” owner Kelly Stargazer said. Kid Zone Haircuts opened Wednesday for cuts. Stargazer said ...
Along the Street: Organizations promote ‘ending food waste’
Reducing food waste is a topic being highlighted this month by Zero Waste McMinnville and other local organizations. To coincide with Food Waste Prevention week, April 7 to 11, a talk about reducing food ...
‘Under one roof’: MV Advancements’ new headquarters nearing completion
Construction of MV Advancement’s new 7,100-square-foot headquarters office is ahead of schedule and on budget, said Erik Winter of CIDA Architects in Portland. Yet, the facility, which will bring ...
Filling the gap: Local food pantries hope to increase local donations amid federal cuts
Volunteers at local food pantries have seen an increase in new clientele recently, as they try to determine how to offset cuts in federal funding dedicated to food insecurity. “We are seeing more ...
Crab feed will benefit school
Tickets are available for the Friends of St. James School’s annual Crab Feed Fundraiser, which will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Grand, the ballroom upstairs at 325 N.E. Third St., ...
Adult egg hunt planned for cancer foundation
The Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation will host its second-annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, at The Preserve event center and golf course just south of McMinnville on Highway ...
Child abuse intervention center works to raise awareness, funds
Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, will host several activities to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April — including a special blue marble treasure ...
Along the Street: Aerial showcase, ‘Once Upon A Dream’ planned
Earth & Elevate Movement Studio will host its second-anniversary aerial showcase on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, at its new facility, 2860 N.E. Rivergate St., McMinnville. The event is a ...
New pet shelter ‘long overdue’
“Finally,” said Casey Shook, executive director of Homeward Bound Pets, as she welcomed supporters Monday morning to the groundbreaking for the nonprofit’s new shelter building. The ...
