COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
Book club: Linfield University's Nicholson Library will host an AI-themed book club from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and on the second Friday of the month in the Austin Reading Room. Participants will discuss influential AI research papers and books in a collaborative setting. The fall semester book is “Rewiring Your Mind for AI” by David Wood, and the spring semester book is “Co-Intelligence” by Ethan Mollick. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
Bazaar: The McMinnville Praise Church will hold a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, at the church, 930 N.E. Third St. There will be two large rooms with handcrafted items available for purchase. For details, call Carolyn at 503-883-3740.
Cuentos bilingües: The McMinnville Public Library will host Bilingual Storytime for families at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at 225 N.W. Adams St. There will be stories and songs in both English and Spanish. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
Clases de Inglés: The McMinnville Public Library will hold drop-in Clases de Inglés/English Classes for Spanish speakers at noon Friday, Nov. 14, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
Pie class: The Oregon State University Extension will hold a “Can Your Own Pie Filling” hands-on workshop from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at its Yamhill County building, 2050 Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants will gain experience with tested recipes on how to prepare pie filling ingredients, including clear jel using safe preservation methods. The class costs $15. To register, visit extension.oregonstate.edu/yamhill.
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Book fair: Calvary Mac will host the annual Christian Authors of the Northwest Book Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the church, 1825 N.W. 2nd St., McMinnville. There will be a raffle, books available for purchase and an opportunity to support local authors. There is no cost to attend. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245, clamberson@calvarymac.com or visit calvarymac.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3070813.
Read to a Dog: The McMinnville Public Library will host Read to a Dog for kids to practice their reading at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 225 N.W. Adams St. Call the Children’s Room at 503-435-5559 to register.
Short film: The McMinnville Public Library will hold an Indigenous & Native American Short Film Showcase at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
Yamhill concert: The Yamhill United Methodist Church will host a special night of music with Pastiche, a quartet of local musicians, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the church, 195 S. Laurel St., Yamhill. The concert will feature jazz, folk, country, classical and sacred favorites. Entry is free and light refreshments will be provided. Donations will be accepted for disaster relief around the world.
Litter pickup: A Litter Clean-up event is set for 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 15, starting at Sheridan High School, 433 S. Bridge St. The volunteer event is organized by the Sheridan Revitalization Movement, West Valley Rotary, SOLVE and the city of Sheridan. Pizza and hot drinks will be provided to volunteers as well as clean-up supplies.
Homemade bazaar: The Sheridan Museum of History will host a Homemade Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday through Dec. 20, at the museum, 142 S. Bridge St.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18
Musical showcase: Linfield University will hold an Opera and Musical Theatre Showcase at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Delkin Recital Hall in the Vivian Bull Music Center at the University. For details, visit linfield.edu/calendar.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
Paintings to poems: An Adult Paintings to Poems event is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Wortman Gallery, at 2250 N.W. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. For details, call the senior center at 503-435-0407.
KeyNote concert: The Mary Kadderly Trio will perform this month’s KeyNote Concert Series from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at First Baptist Church, 125 S.E. Cowls St., McMinnville (enter on Washington Street). Singer-songwriter Mallory Mead will open the concert. Tickets are $20 general, $15 for seniors and $13 for students. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.keynoteconcertseries.com.
Job fair: A mini job fair is set for noon to 2 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 19, at WorkSource Oregon Yamhill Center, 370 N.E. Norton Lane, McMinnville. There will be opportunities to connect with local employers and staffing agencies, including All Star Staffing, Spirit Mountain Casino, Express Employment Professionals, and Mid Columbia Bus Company. For details, visit eventbrite.com/e/mcminnville-seasonal-mini-job-fair-tickets-1965591580329?aff=oddtdtcreator.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
Choral concert: The Linfield Concert Choir and Wildcat Glee will give a performance celebrating the holiday season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at the University. For details, visit linfield.edu/calendar.
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
Dance recital: The Department of Music and the Linfield Theatre Department will hold a Dance Recital at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Marshall Theatre, in Ford Hall at the University. For details, visit linfield.edu/calendar.
Cuentos Bilingües: The McMinnville Public Library will host Bilingual Storytime for families at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at 225 N.W. Adams St. There will be stories and songs in both English and Spanish. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
Clases de Inglés: The McMinnville Public Library will hold drop-in Clases de Inglés/English Classes for Spanish speakers at noon Friday, Nov. 21, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
Fundraiser dinner: Zero Waste McMinnville Foundation will hold its Annual Fundraising Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at The Grand, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. A guest speaker from the Story of Stuff will present on successful reuse campaigns from throughout the country, and share proven tactics on policy changes and collaborations. Ttickets are available at givebutter.com/c/zwmdinner.
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.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Harvest market: The 6th annual Mac Harvest Market returns from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at Mac Market, 1140 N.E. Alpine Ave., McMinnville. The festive indoor/outdoor market hosts vendors with a variety of produce and there will be tastings from small producers. There will be live bluegrass jam music, a puzzle swap, an open fire, and warm boozy beverages. For details, contact Diana at 402-889-7010, diana@macmkt.com or visit macmkt.com/events/mac-harvest-market.
Concert: The newly formed North Valley Community Chorus will present their premier concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 822 S.W. Second St., McMinnville. Dr. John Buehler is the conductor and Dr. Susan Buehler is the collaborative pianist for the group which meets on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM in Delkin Recital Hall on the Linfield campus. The premier concert will feature works by Randall Thompson, Morton Lauridsen, Frank Ticheli, and others from a wide variety of genres of choral literature, with a choral nod given to the upcoming holiday season. The admission fee for the concert is $15, $10 for senior citizens, and students are admitted free with a student ID. A portion of the concert’s proceeds will be donated to the Soup Kitchen at St. Barnabas. For details, contact Marcia Stratman at 971-387-6183 or visit northvalleycc.org.
Kids crafts: The Rotary Club of McMinnville will host a “Little Elves Holiday Fair” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Grand, upstairs at 235 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The event will feature crafts for sale made by local kids. For more information, visit mcminnvillerotary.net/holiday-fair or email Amy Sorensen at macrotaryexchange@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, NOV. 27
Thanksgiving meal: The Salvation Army will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner for the community from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the McMinnville location, 1950 S.W. Second St. The meal will be served hot and to-go style. It will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, dinner roll, desert and utensil and condiments. Delivery is available for those who are housebound or disabled. For details, contact the Salvation Army at 503-472-1009.
Fun run: The Yam Fam Harvest Fun Run and Walk and Turkey Trot tradition, is set to continue at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, starting at 702 N.W. Cedar St., McMinnville. The event begins with a kid’s fun run, a quick run/walk around the block, followed by the 5K or 2K walk/run. The minimum suggested Saylor's Addition Neighborhood has sponsored the event. For details, contact Jenn Dederich at 520-906-0387 or yamfamharvestrun@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
Holiday market: The Ground Holiday Market is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Ground at Stillwater, 455 N.E. Irvine St., McMinnville. There will br gifts available for purchase from local makers, artisans, and farmers. There will be also be food and drinks available from the bar and food trucks on site. There is no admission cost. A holiday market will also be held on Dec. 13, and Dec. 14. For details, contact Lisa Jenson at 503-730-7535 or Lisa.jenson@theground.love.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Christmas bazaar: The St. John's Church Christmas Bazaar is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the church, 445 N. Maple St. Yamhill. There will be baked goods, jams, jellies, hand-crafted items, plants, poinsettias and white elephant items. The bazaar is a fundraiser to help build a weather-proof storage structure. For details, contact the church at 503-662-4291 or st.johnyamhill.org.
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.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Jiu jitsu camp: The See Ya Later foundation will hold a "Go Be Great Jiu Jitsu Camp" from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, at IMPACT Jiu Jitsu, 1290 N.E. Highway99W, McMinnville. On day one, the focus will be on foundational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) movements and preparing for various submissions. Day two will introduce submissions and their importance in BJJ for recreation and self-defense and emphasizing that Jiu-Jitsu is accessible to all, regardless of gender, age, size, or shape. The camp fee is $40 and there are scholarships available. For details contact Waylon Zabriskie at 503-964-9366 or waylon@seeyalater.org or visit seeyalater.org/events/jiu-jitsu-camp/
Holiday Market: Remy Wines in collaboration with Raw Cider Company will hold its Challah-Gay Market from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the winery,
17495 N.E. McDougall Rd., Dayton.The market is a celebration of community, creativity and local flavor. There will be live music and a lineup of local vendors, artists, and bakers offering handmade goods, delicious bites, and one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. For details, contact Gretchen Phelps at 503-864-8777, info@remywines.com or visit remywines.com/events.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
Home tour: Five local decorated homes will be featured in the Holiday Home Tour, a fundraiser for Soroptomist International of McMinnville, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Diane Toney at 206-909-1667, Diane.Toney@simcminnville.org or visit simcminnville.org.
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Amity Christian Church, 1305 Goucher St. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
MONDAY, DEC. 8
Art competition: The See Ya Later foundation will hold a Winter Art Competition and will accept submissions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 8-11, at the office, 105 N.E. 10th St., McMinnville. The competition, titled "Frozen Memories," challenges artists to explore the beauty of winter while weaving in personal memories. Winners will be announced on Dec. 22, and prizes will be awarded. The contest is open to children in first through 12th grade and there is no cost to participate. For details contact Waylon Zabriskie at 503-964-9366 or waylon@seeyalater.org or visit seeyalater.org/events/winter-art-competition/.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
Christmas concert: Calvary Mac will hold an evening of Christmas Worship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. The event will include Christmas worship led by EQ Worship and a spirit-filled evening of music, community, and worship. The concert is free and open to all ages. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245, or clamberson@calvarymac.com or visit calvarymac.com.
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 111, at Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Book club: Linfield University's Nicholson Library will host an AI-themed book club from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and on the second Friday of the month in the Austin Reading Room. Participants will discuss influential AI research papers and books in a collaborative setting. The fall semester book is “Rewiring Your Mind for AI” by David Wood, and the spring semester book is “Co-Intelligence” by Ethan Mollick. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane, Dayton. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
Christmas dessert: Calvary Mac will hold "A Ladies’ Christmas Dessert" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. The event is open to women of all ages to gather for a time of fellowship, worship, and desserts and to honor the birth of their Savior. There is no cost to attend, registration is requested at calvarymac.com/women. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Holiday market: The Ground Holiday Market is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, at the Ground at Stillwater, 455 N.E. Irvine St., McMinnville. There will br gifts available for purchase from local makers, artisans, and farmers. There will be also be food and drinks available from the bar and food trucks on site. There is no admission cost. For details, contact Lisa Jenson at 503-730-7535 or Lisa.jenson@theground.love.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1500 S.W. Old Sheridan Road. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
MONDAY, DEC. 15
Gingerbread house: The See Ya Later foundation will hold a "Go Be Great Gingerbread House Contest" and will accept submissions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 15-19, at the office, 105 N.E. 10th St., McMinnville. The contest is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade and prizes will be awarded. There is no cost to participate. For details contact Waylon Zabriskie at 503-964-9366 or waylon@seeyalater.org or visit seeyalater.org/events/gingerbread-house-competition/.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at Joyful Servant Church, 1716 N. Villa Road, Newberg. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “Christmas Changes Everything” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at St John Catholic Church, 445 N. Maple St., Yamhill. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
MONDAY, DEC. 22
Christmas choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents its final performance of the season of “Christmas Changes Everything” at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at St James Catholic Church, 1145t N.E. First St., McMinnville. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or visit cantatachoir.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24
Candlelight services: Calvary Mac will hold two Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at the church, 1825 N.W. Second St., McMinnville. This family-friendly service is free and open to the public. There will be a nursery and kids’ church available. For details contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245 or clamberson@calvarymac.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
SUNDAY, DEC. 29
Computer camp: The See Ya Later foundation will hold a "Go Be Great Computer Camp" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dec. 29 and 30, at First Federal Community Room, 111 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The two day camp for students in grade 8 through 12 will have the opportunity to learn how computers work and to build one themselves. The camp fee is $40, and there are scholarships available. For details contact Waylon Zabriskie at 503-964-9366 or waylon@seeyalater.org or visit https://seeyalater.org/events/computer-camp/.
FRIDAY, JAN. 9
Book club: Linfield University's Nicholson Library will host an AI-themed book club from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and on the second Friday of the month in the Austin Reading Room. Participants will discuss influential AI research papers and books in a collaborative setting. The fall semester book is “Rewiring Your Mind for AI” by David Wood, and the spring semester book is “Co-Intelligence” by Ethan Mollick. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
Book club: Linfield University's Nicholson Library will host an AI-themed book club from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and on the second Friday of the month in the Austin Reading Room. Participants will discuss influential AI research papers and books in a collaborative setting. The fall semester book is “Rewiring Your Mind for AI” by David Wood, and the spring semester book is “Co-Intelligence” by Ethan Mollick. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
AI talk: Patrick Dempsey of Loyola University Maryland will present “The Future of AI and Education”, and discuss how AI is transforming education, from personalized learning to AI-driven administrative tools, at Linfield University on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The talk is part of Linfield University’s School of Business Artificial Intelligence and I (AIAI) Initiative, designed to help students, faculty and the greater McMinnville community explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The talk is free to attend and open to the public. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Book club: Linfield University's Nicholson Library will host an AI-themed book club from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, and on the second Friday of the month in the Austin Reading Room. Participants will discuss influential AI research papers and books in a collaborative setting. The spring semester book is “Co-Intelligence” by Ethan Mollick. For details, visit linfield.edu/aiai.
