COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCT. 20
Run club: Mac Run Club will meet for a 3-5 mile run beginning at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, at the door of the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams Street. The run is free and open to the public. There is also a slower pace “Turtles” group that meets at 6:15 p.m every Thursday and begins at 6:30 p.m. For details, email Luke at lwfluegel@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22
Linfield performance: Linfield University presents “Holler and Stomp” A performance by Thunder Egg Consort at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Delkin Recital Hall, at the University. The ensemble is comprised of Jason Duckles, Monica Ohuchi, Kenji Bunch and Anthea Kreston. “Holler and Stomp” features music inspired by dance from German composer Johannes Brahms, Bunch, Linfield associate professor and composer Bill Campbell, and Japanese jazz composer Hiromi. Presented through the Lacroute Composer Readings and Chamber Music Mentorship Program. For details, or to reserve a free seat, visit events.linfield.edu/musicevents.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
Outdoor adventures: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold a Fall 2025 No School Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Miller Woods, 15580N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Students will get to explore parks and natural spaces around Yamhill County, play games and make observations about plants and animals. Camp is $75. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com.
Legislative forum: Local state legislators Sen. Bruce Starr, Rep. Lucetta Elmer and Rep. Anna Scharf will provide insights on current legislative priorities during a forum from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Stillwater event center, 455 N.E. Irvine St., McMinnville. The forum is presented by the McMinnville Area and Chehalem Valley chambers of commerce and Oregon Mutual. Register for the event at mcminnville.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 24
On stage: Gallery Theater will present Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24-26. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $16 for students. This show is recommended for age 13 and older. For reservations, call the box office, at 503-472-2227, or visit gallerytheater.org
Outdoor adventures: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold a Fall 2025 No School Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Miller Woods, 15580N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Students will get to explore parks and natural spaces around Yamhill County, play games and make observations about plants and animals. Camp is $75. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com.
Cuentos Bilingües: The McMinnville Public Library will host Bilingual Storytime for families at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at 225 N.W. Adams St. The event will include 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, Oct. 24, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
LEGOs: The McMinnville Public Library will hold drop-in playtime with LEGO and DUPLO toys at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
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.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Family festival: A Family Place will sponsor a Fall Family Festival event featuring carnival games and children's activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Evergreen Event Center, 490 N.E. Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville. There is no admission cost, but donations of diapers and wipes are appreciated, especially in sizes 4-7. The festival is open to all ages. For details, contact Sarah Schwartz at 503-550-0754, sschwartz@lcsnw.org or visit familyplacerelief.org/champions-for-children/.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29
Practica Ingles: Practice speaking English through guided conversations with Linfield University staff and students at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The practices are free and open to the public. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
Student speeches: The Department of Political Science will present “Toward a More Perfect Union: How Can America Revitalize Democracy?” from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Graf 120, at Linfield University. During this event, political science seniors will take the stage to pitch their ideas for revitalizing democracy and creating a more perfect union in the United States. Hear from the next generation of leaders as they deliver powerful, persuasive speeches offering innovative solutions to the pressing issues facing our democracy today. For details, call the University at 503-883-2200.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
Macbeth: Linfield Theatre will present Shakespeare’s classics: “Macbeth.” A fast–paced, intimate tragedy, “Macbeth” with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. This production reveals the way human greed and lust for power ravages the land, our communities, and our sense of self. Between witches chanting, battles, and assassination. The play will be directed by Lindsey Mantoan. There will also be performances at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6–8, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 9. Seating is reserved and tickets will be available for purchase at linfield.edu/arts.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
Cuentos Bilingües: The McMinnville Public Library will host Bilingual Storytime for families at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at 225 N.W. Adams St. The event will include 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, Oct. 31, at 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
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.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Cultural Celebration: The McMinnville Public Library will hold its Dia de los Muertos event with traditional entertainment, snacks, and crafts from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St., McMinnville. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
Practica Ingles: Practice speaking English through guided conversations with Linfield University staff and students at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The practices are free and open to the public. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
Outdoor adventures: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold a Fall 2025 No School Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Miller Woods, 15580N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Students will get to explore parks and natural spaces around Yamhill County, play games and make observations about plants and animals.Camp is $75. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com.
THURSDAY, NOV. 6
Macbeth: Linfield Theatre will continue its presentation of Shakespeare’s classics: “Macbeth.” A fast–paced, intimate tragedy, “Macbeth” with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 6-9. This production reveals the way human greed and lust for power ravages the land, our communities, and our sense of self. Between witches chanting, battles, and assassination. The play will be directed by Lindsey Mantoan. Seating is reserved and tickets will be available for purchase at linfield.edu/arts.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Book Sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. At noon, books will be available for $5 a bag. For details, contact Alan Soles at friendsmaclibrary@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
Outdoor adventures: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold a Fall 2025 No School Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Miller Woods, 15580N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. Students will get to explore parks and natural spaces around Yamhill County, play games and make observations about plants and animals.Camp is $75. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com.
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.
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.
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 ini the Vivian Bull Music Center at the University. For details, visit linfield.edu/calendar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
