COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Mexican folktales: The McMinnville Public Library will host a storytime with Valentina Ortiz Pandolfi at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

Fun days: Carlton Fun Days is set for Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, at Ladd Park, 225 W. Grant St., Carlton. There will be a car show, live music, vendors and food trucks. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. For details, visit facebook.com/CarltonFunDays/. 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at the main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 30

Youth soccer: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold drop-in youth soccer at 6:15 p.m. Monday, June 30, at Joe Dancer Park, 1650 S.E. Brooks St., McMinnville. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310. 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 1

St. Paul Rodeo: The annual St. Paul Rodeo is set for July 1-5. For more information visit stpaulrodeo.com. 

Summer concert: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a summer concert featuring Petty Fever at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the city park, 140 N.W. Park Drive, McMinnville. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 503-434-7310. 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library will hold Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at City Park, 140 N.W. Park Drive. There is no cost to attend. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 3

Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 16, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.

Performance: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will present Bubble Man at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. There is no cost to attend. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Willamina: Willamina's annual Fourth of July festivities include a logging show, an arm wrestling tournament, a car show, vendors and a parade followed by music at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk, at the West Valley Community Campus. For details, call 971-241-7132 or visit facebook.com/Willamina4thofJuly/about. 

Bethel celebration: Bethel College Board will hold a picnic in celebration of the 170th anniversary of the “Glorious 4th of ‘55” on Friday, July 4, at Bethel School, at 7575 Bethel Road, Rickreall. The free event is open the public. There will be site tours at noon and at 4 p.m. Ross Swartzendruber will offer a historical presentation entitled, “The Spirit of Education,” detailing the role of Bethel College in pioneer life and its influence in Oregon education. For details, contact ross@bethel.school or visit http://ncbible.org/nwh/orcola.html#bethel. 

 

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com. 

 

MONDAY, JULY 7

Youth soccer: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold drop-in youth soccer at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 S.W. Cypress Lane. There is no cost to participate. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 8

Summer concert: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a summer concert featuring the CJ Mickens Band at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the city park, 140 N.W. Park Drive, McMinnville. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 503-434-7310. 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

 

Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library will hold Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at City Park, 140 N.W. Park Drive. There is no cost to attend. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 16, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.

Cultural performance: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will present Habiba's Storytelling at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

Poetry night: The McMinnville Public Library will host a Poetry Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 12

Car show: The Yamhill Valley Historical Society will present Summer Nights Vintage Car Show & Movie from 5:30 to11p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. Restored vintage cars and hot rods will be on display and a drive in-style movie will be projected on the building. Admission is $5 a car, and free for members and children age 12 and younger. For details, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or MoiraCleary@yamhillcountyhistory.org.

Book sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, July 12,  at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. At noon, books will be available for $3 a bag. For details, contact Alan Soles at friendsmaclibrary@gmail.com.

Lavender festival: The Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Plein Air Art Show is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday, July 12 and 13, at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. The free festival will include juried art and craft booths, workshops, food trucks and live music. For more information, contact the center at 503-487-6883, festvals@chehalemculturalcenter.org or visit chehalemculturalcenter.org/lavender. 

Porklandia: ‘Porklandia’ is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, throughout local restaurants and tasting rooms in Carlton. Festivities will include farm tours, a 5k run and a kids fun run and live music. For more information, visit carltonbusinessassociation.com/events/porklandia-25. 

 

SUNDAY, JULY 13

Outdoor worship: Calvary Mac will hold an Outdoor Worship Service from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 13, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. The service will be followed by a water baptism and a BBQ. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245 or clamberson@calvarymac.com. 

 

MONDAY, JULY 14

Youth soccer: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold drop-in youth soccer at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Joe Dancer Park, 1650 S.E. Brooks St. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 15

History presentation: The Yamhill Valley Heritage Center will present “Secrets of the Past: Do I Have an Accent? Dispelling Myths About Language Through Critical Applied Linguistics” with guest speaker Valeria Ochoa from Oregon State University from 6 to7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. This talk aims to teach an understanding of linguistic diversity, sociopolitical aspects of language use that lead to linguistic discrimination, how linguistic discrimination works and how to reflects beliefs about language. Admission is $5. For details, visit yamhillcountyhistory.org/event/secrets-of-the-past-11/. 

Ice cream: The McMinnville Public Library and The Friends of the Senior Center are hosting an Ice Cream Social at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

Summer concert: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a summer concert featuring Dina y los Rumberos at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the city park, 140 N.W. Park Drive, McMinnville. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 503-434-7310. 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library will hold Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at City Park, 140 N.W. Park Drive. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

 

THURSDAY, JULY 17

Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 16, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.

Cultural performance: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will present enTaiko Drumming at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 18

English classes: The McMinnville Public Library will hold drop in Clases de Inglés/English Classes at noon, Friday, July 18, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. There is no cost and all levels are welcome. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Bead show:  The Hopewell Hub will hold an African Trade Bead Show "Under the Pines" from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at 22460 Hopewell Road N.W., Salem. There will be local vendors, artists and musicians. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 541-350-0269 or email lynn@hopewellhub.com.  

 

MONDAY, JULY 21

Youth soccer: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold drop-in youth soccer at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 21, at Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 S.W. Cypress Lane. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Summer concert: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a summer concert featuring Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts  at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the city park, 140 N.W. Park Drive, McMinnville. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 503-434-7310.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library will hold Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, at City Park, 140 N.W. Park Drive. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 16, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.

Newberg festival: Newberg’s annual Old Fashioned Fest (July 24-27) starts with a carnival from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 at Renne Field, and a 6 p.m. parade, on East Sixth Street in front of Edwards Elementary. A  dog costume show will follow at 7:30 p.m. at Renne Field. At 10 p.m. Saturday will be a fireworks display. For details, visit newbergoldfashionedfestival.org. 

Family activity: The McMinnville Parks and Recreation will present a Hands-on-Science event at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

 

MONDAY, JULY 28 

Youth soccer: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold drop-in youth soccer at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Joe Dancer Park, 1650 S.E. Brooks St. For details, call McMinnville Parks and Recreation at 503-434-7310.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 29

Summer concert: McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a summer concert featuring the Second Winds Band  at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the city park, 140 N.W. Park Drive, McMinnville. There is no cost to attend. For details, call 503-434-7310.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

County fair: The Yamhill County Fair opens at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the main ticket gate, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. The fair runs through Aug. 2. For details, visit yamhillcountyfairs.com.

Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library will hold Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at City Park, 140 N.W. Park Drive. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 31

Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 16, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.

Family picnic: Yamhill Community Care will hold a free Family Picnic for community members from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in the park, Sheridan City Park, 601 N.E. Yamhill St. There will be access to local community resources, meals provided by Mama Gordita's Kitchen, games for children and adults and a chance to win prizes. For details, call 971-461-0532 or email swippert@yamhillcco.org.  

 

SATURDAY, AUG. 2

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com. 

 

SUNDAY, AUG. 10

Outdoor worship: Calvary Mac will hold an Outdoor Worship Service from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, August 10, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. The service will be followed by a water baptism and a BBQ. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245 or clamberson@calvarymac.com. 

 

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Family picnic: Yamhill Community Care will hold a free Family Picnic for community members from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 21, in the park, Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 S.W. Cypress Lane, McMinnville. There will be access to local community resources, meals provided by Mama Gordita's Kitchen, games for children and adults and a chance to win prizes. For details, call 971-461-0532 or email swippert@yamhillcco.org.  

 

SATURDAY, AUG 23

Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com. 

 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

Outdoor worship: Calvary Mac will hold an Outdoor Worship Service from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 14, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. The service will be followed by a water baptism and a BBQ. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245 or clamberson@calvarymac.com. 

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20

Museum fundraiser: The Yamhill County Historical Society presents "Harvest Nights", a fundraiser for operations and exhibits at the Yamhill County Historical Society museum, from 5 to 10:0 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville.  The fundraiser will feature Texas-style BBQ, live music by Dana Libonati Duo, dancing to Dancehall Days and making s'mores outdoors. Admission is $65 or $500 for a table for a group of eight. For details, contact Pam Watts at a 503-434-0490, treasurer@yamhillcountyhistory.org or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org. 

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

Dinner auction: Kiwanis for Kids dinner auction is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in downtown McMinnville's Grand Ballroom, 325 N.E. Third St. The dinner is a reprise of the club's Bids for Kids auction, which ran for 35 years before stopping in 2020 due to the pandemic.  For details, contact Samantha Geary at samantha.geary128@gmail.com.

Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com. 

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 25
Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com. 

 

SATURDAY, NOV. 22
Health hub: The Willamette Valley Medical Center Family Birthing Center will host a Health Hub from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of the month at main hospital parking lot, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. The event is free and aims to provide the community with resources and information such as a car seat clinic, childbirth classes, Birth Center tours, and other family support. For details, contact Jennifer Von Derahe at 503-435-6400 or birthingcenter@mywvmc.com.

 

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2026 can and bottle collection event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at the McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2026. For details, email Tammy at mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com.