COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
McMinnville American Legion Post 21 will honor Vietnam veterans from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, by offering veterans who served during the Vietnam era a free lunch of a chili dog with all the trimmings, at the Vets club, 126 N.E. Atlantic St., McMinnville. For more information, call the Vets Club, at 503- 435-2218.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
Play opens: “Harvey,” by Mary Chase and directed by Steve Cox, opens Friday, March 31, at Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through April 16. Tickets are $20 general, $18 for seniors, and $16 for students, available at gallerytheater.org or calling 503-472-2227.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Science fest: The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum will host Science Fest 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the space building next to the Carlton Observatory telescope room, at the museum, 500 N.E. Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville. There will be maker's tables, telescopes, solar telescopes, spectrascopes, experiments and science demonstrations. Admission to the museum is not required to attend this event, but registration is required and must include the age of children attending. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Carlton Observatory. For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/science-fest-2023-tickets-551666719007.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
Marines breakfast: The American Legion Auxiliary is holding its annual Battle of the Branches fundraiser with the U.S Marines breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 2, at 126 N.E. Atlantic Ave., McMinnville. Dinner is $11, $5 for children younger than. The breakfast is open to the public. For more information, call the legion at 503-435-2218.
MONDAY, APRIL 3
Inclusion talk: Linfield University will host student, faculty and staff TED-Talk style speeches on the topic "How can we break academic norms to foster inclusion?" from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 3, in Ice Auditorium at Linfield University. The talk will be followed by a keynote speech by Dr. Asao Inoue. Dr. Inoue is a professor of rhetoric and composition at Arizona State University, where he specializes in antiracist and social justice theory and practices in writing assessments. The talk is the opening event in Linfield's Annual LAB (Learning Across Boundaries) Summit events. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Abby Thomas at 503-883-2518 or abthomas@linfield.edu.
Artist talk: Mya Cluff will give an artist talk at 5 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Nicholson Library viewing room, at Linfield University. For more information, call the Linfield Miller Fine Arts Center at 503-883-2200.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
Strumming circle: The Maculeles will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the Carnegie Room, at the McMinnville Library. There is a $2 optional donation for printing. All levels welcome. There will be ukuleles to try out. For more information, email Chris at abcpoppen@comcast.net.
Henderson House: Henderson House Advocacy Center will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the center, 610 S.E. First St., McMinnville. The open house is the first of four events in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Staff will be available to visit with and education about Henderson House services. Food and beverages will be available. For more information, call Henderson House at 503-472-0244 or visit hendersonhouse.org/saam2023/.
MONDAY, APRIL 10
Outdoor adventure: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold an Outdoor Science Explorers Spring Program from 3 to 5 p.m. each Monday, from April 10, through May 22, at Miller Woods, 15580 N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Children will engage in activities and games that strengthen their observational skills, build self reliance and social skills, and increase their knowledge of local plants, animals, and ecosystems. Cost is $175. For more information, contact Amy Nelson at 971-412-5061, info@outdooradventures.com or visit outdoor adventures.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Farm Fest: The Yamhill County Historical Society is holding its annual Farm Fest and Plowing Competition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The competition is the largest of its kind on the West Coast, with more than 20 teams of draft horses and mules. The event also features activities for children, antique equipment displays, old-time music, food, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School. Admission is $8 and free for children younger than 12. For more information, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or events@yamhillcountyhistory.org, or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Fundraiser: Linfield University’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity will hold its annual fundraiser, “Walk A Mile (in her shoes)” at 10 a.m. at the campus quad, Linfield University. The fundraiser is one of four events in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month that will benefit Henderson House. For more information, call Henderson House at 503-472-0244 or visit hendersonhouse.org/saam2023/.
Bingo party: McMinnville Sunrise Rotary will host a Family Friendly Bingo Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Mac Market, 1140 N.E. Alpine Ave., McMinnville The event is open to all ages. There is a buy-in of $20. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds will support Chemeketa Community College scholarships and community grants. For more information email macsunriserotary@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Army breakfast: The American Legion Auxiliary is holding its annual Battle of the Branches fundraiser with the U.S Army breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 5, at 126 N.E. Atlantic Ave., McMinnville. Dinner is $11, $5 for children younger than. The breakfast is open to the public. For more information, call the legion at 503-435-2218.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
Oregon’s history: The Yamhill County Historical Society presents Secrets of the Past - "Exploring Oregon's History" with William L. Sullivan from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Ln, McMinnville. Sullivan will present on Oregon’s most scenic historic sites. Based on his book, “Exploring Oregon’s History,” the presentation follows Lewis and Clark’s trail across Tillamook Head and traces Chief Joseph’s trail of tears through Hells Canyon. Admission is $5. For more information contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or events@yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Fundriaser: McMenamins Hotel Oregon will host a “Friends & Family Night” with 50 percent of all
food and beverage sale to be donated to Henderson House from 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. The fundraiser will include to-go orders and DoorDash sales. The fundraiser is one of four events in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month that will benefit Henderson House. For more information, call Henderson House at 503-472-0244 or visit hendersonhouse.org/saam2023/.
Community baby shower: A free community baby shower is set for all new or expecting families in Yamhill County from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Portland Community College Newberg Campus, 135 Werth Blvd., Newberg. There will be free baby shower gifts, goodie bags, appetizer foods and beverages and a resource fair about pregnancy, childbirth, and infancy. For more information, email ccarrillo@yamhillcco.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Mac Flea: The McMinnville flea is set for Saturday through Monday, April 22-24 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Items will include handmade crafts, repurposed and upcycled items, vintage and antiques. For more information, visit theavfe.com.
Earth Day: Zero Waste McMinnville and The Plastic Project will host an Earth Day Party, Rally and Earthnight Celebration beginning with speakers, vendors, music and giveaways starting at 11a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. Second St., McMinnville. There will be a rally and sidewalk parade from noon to 1pm. Signs are encouraged. Following the march, equipment, bags, vests, and litter pick-up tools to collect litter in the downtown area will be available. The Earth Night event is set for 5 to 8 p.m. at Foreland Brewery, 777 N.E. Fourth St., McMinnville. There will be cake and food will be available from Neelys Food Truck. Musical performances will include Rybree Tree and New Rendezvous.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
Opening night: Linfield University’s opening night performance of “Hurricane Diane” is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Marshall Theatre in Kenneth W. Ford Hall on the Linfield campus. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and Linfield faculty and staff and $8 for students. Seating is reserved. This play may not be suitable for all audiences due to mature themes and language. For more information about tickets, call 503-883-2802. Proceeds from this performance will be donated to Henderson House. The fundraiser is the final of four events in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month that will benefit Henderson House. For more information, call Henderson House at 503-472-0244 or visit hendersonhouse.org/saam2023/.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Linfield Theater: Linfield University’s performances of “Hurricane Diane” will continue at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, at Marshall Theatre in Kenneth W. Ford Hall on the Linfield campus. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and Linfield faculty and staff and $8 for students. Seating is reserved. This play may not be suitable for all audiences due to mature themes and language. For more information, call 503-883-2802.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Linfield Luau: Linfield Hui O LÅkahi, formerly Hawai'i club, and the Linfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs will present the 50th annual LÅ«’au and HÅ’ike on Saturday, April 29, in the Linfield Rutchman Field House and Ted Willson Gymnasium, 48 S.E. Linfield Ave., McMinnville. There will be a dinner portion at 4, 5 or 6 p.m. and the show will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $24, show tickets vary by seat, $25-35, For more information, contact Abby Thomas at 503-883-2518, hawaiileadership@linfield.edu or visit https://www.linfield.events/2023-luau.html.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Linfield Theater: Linfield University’s final performances of “Hurricane Diane” are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4-6, at Marshall Theatre in Kenneth W. Ford Hall on the Linfield campus. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and Linfield faculty and staff and $8 for students. Seating is reserved. This play may not be suitable for all audiences due to mature themes and language. For more information, call 503-883-2802.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Wildflower Show: The local Cheahmill Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon present the return of the annual Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams Street. Admission is free. For more information, contact Marna Porath at 971-267-0058 or mpinamity@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Book Sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. At noon books will be available for $3 a bag. For more information, contact Duane Bond at 503-435-1053 or osterdog@frontier.com.
Edible Garden: The 2023 Edible Garden Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, Outside of Mac Market, 1140 N.E. Alpine Ave., McMinnville. Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County along with Zero Waste McMinnville’s Compost-Palooza to give away over 2,000 organic vegetable, fruit, herb, and edible flower starts. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/574634145197.
FRIDAY, MAY 19
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Water fundraiser: World Vision and McMinnville Covenant Church will hold “World Vision Global 6k for Water” on Saturday, May 20, at the church, 2155 NW Second St. The walk helps to raise awareness and donations for access to clean water globally. 6k is the average distance people across the globe walk to access clean water each day. The cost to participate is $50 for adult and $25 for children and includes t-shirt/medal and donation to world vision to help others gain access to clean water. For more information, contact the McMinnville Covenant Church at 50w3-472-9021, ekendrick@maccov.org or visit global6k.worldvision.org/.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
Mac Flea: The McMinnville flea is set for Friday through Sunday, June 23-25 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Items will include handmade crafts, repurposed and upcycled items, vintage and antiques. For more information, visit theavfe.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Sept, 22-23, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 13
Mac Flea: The McMinnville flea is set for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13-15 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Items will include handmade crafts, repurposed and upcycled items, vintage and antiques. For more information, visit theavfe.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 1
Vaudeville shows: Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents juggling, improv, skits, music, magic and more entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, at Chehalem Cultural Center, 140 N. Garfield, Newberg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children; 2023 season passes will be available. Purchase at the cultural center, or at the door. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, email Scott Parker at scott@chehalemvalley.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 8
Mac Flea: The McMinnville flea is set for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds,
2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Items will include handmade crafts, repurposed and upcycled items, vintage and antiques. For more information, visit theavfe.com.
