COMMUNITY EVENTS

TUESDAY, NOV. 19
Conservation Club: The Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation group book group will be discussing “Beyond the War on Invasive Species” by Tao Orion at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For meeting time and details, call Brooke Karasch at 971-421-3537.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
Student showcase: Student composers and students in the music and technology class will showcase their work at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Vivian A. Bull Music Center, Delkin Recital Hall, at Linfield University. Admission is free. For details, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21
Baby shower: Yamhill Community Care Early Learning program will host an annual community baby shower, free to the public and celebrating all new and expecting parents, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St., The event will feature kids' activities, baby shower games and prizes, free goodie bags, appetizers and drinks, and a resource fair related to pregnancy, childbirth and infancy, and the chance to connect with local parents and families. For details contact Eveth Solis at isolis@yamhillcco.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 22
Bazaar: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, at the corner of Third and N.E. Irvine Streets, McMinnville. For details, or to rent a space to sell items at the bazaar, contact Carolyn at 503-883-3740.
English Classes: Free drop in English classes will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. The classes are open to all skill levels and will be given by Goodwill ESL Instructors. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
Teen Night: Middle and high schooler students can play games from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. If students attend this free Teen Night Out, they can have a wristband to get into the Aquatic Center for free on the same night from 8 to 9 p.m. All other teens can get in for $2 admission. For details, call Kris Lutsock at 503-435-5572.
Gospel concert: The Church on the Hill will host a Southern Gospel Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the church, 700 N. Hill Road, McMinnville. Admission is free, but there will be a freewill offering. For details, contact  Wes Smith at 804-715-1988.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23
Family Storytime: Kids under age five and their caregivers can attend a weekend storytime at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The free storytime is specifically set up for families who are busy during the week. For details, call Samantha Geary at 503-435-5552.
Farmer’s market: This Farmer’s Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

TUESDAY, NOV. 26
Discussion Group: Licensed clinical social worker Gail Quenneville will lead a Social Awareness Discussion Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St., The discussion will include “The Spirit Catches You” and “You Fall Down”, by Anne Fadiman. For details, call Grace Juster 503-435-5571.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30
Christmas performace: First Presbyterian Church in McMinnville will sponsor a free performance of “Messiah” by Handel at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to help offset expenses. The performace will feature a community choir of 40 people, several local soloists and local musicians. Dr. John Buehler, professor emeritus from Baker University in Kansas, will conduct. Selections will include "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and the "Hallelujah Chorus."cFor details, contact Marcia Stratman at 971-387-6183, marciastratman@gmail.com or visit fpc-mac.org.
Farmer’s market: This Farmer’s Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Choral concert: Linfield University will present a Winter Choral Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium, in Melrose Hall at Linfield University. Admission is free. For details, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Dance showcase: The Linfield University Dance Ensemble's Winter Showcase is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall at Linfield University. The showcase will include a number of pieces choreographed by Linfield students in a variety of styles. Admission is free. For details, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Grad fundraiser: A Class of 2025 can and bottle collection event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month through May, at the Oregon Mutual Insurance parking lot, 400 N.E. Baker St., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2025. For details, email Angie at ajfoster2000@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10
Opera showcase: Linfield University will present an Opera/Musical Theatre Showcase at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Vivian A. Bull Music Center, Delkin Recital Hall at Linfield University. Students will perform songs featuring works from opera and broadway. Admission is free. For details, contact Jason Arnoldt at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

 SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Parents Night: Outdoor Education Adventures presents its Parent’s Night Out from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at The McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. The groups will entertain children with games, simple crafts and socializing. Cost is $30 for the first child and $25 for each sibling and will benefit Outdoor Education Adventures. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com or visit outdooredadventures.com/events/parents-night-out/.