COMMUNITY EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 17, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmers-market-2/.
CANCELLED- Poetry Night: The McMinnville Public Library will host readings from a featured poet followed by an open mic for the audience at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Fireplace Room at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St.  There is no cost to attend. For details, call Courtney Terry at 503-435-5554.
Piano concert: María García will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in Delkin Recital Hall inside the Vivian A. Bull Music Center at Linfield University. Admission is $10. Garcia is a soloist and collaborative performer and teacher, named All Classical Radio’s 2022-2023 artist in residence.
Drag show: Drag Me To Bierly Summer Edition happens at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Bierly Brewing, 6242 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. There will be tunes by DJ Auorora and special guest Daizy Dukez. Rolen Dice hosts performances by Sin Cere, Aras Arcadia and Vesperra. Admission is $10; performances cater to adults, use discretion for younger audience. Gluten-free beer and food available for sale.
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Storytime for babies is set for 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features music, book, rhymes and time to socialize tailored for ages zero through 18 months. For details, call 503-435-5559.FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Bilingual Storytime is set for 10:30 a.m. Fridays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features songs, stories, movement and playtime in Spanish and English for children age zero through 5 years. For details, call 503-435-5559. 
History wall: Willamette Valley Medical Center hosts a dedication for its new historical wall, part of the 120th-anniversary celebration from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the hospital, 2700 N.E. Stratus Avenue, McMinnville. 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Bilingual Storytime is set for 10:30 a.m. Fridays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features songs, stories, movement and playtime in Spanish and English for children age zero through 5 years. For details, call 503-435-5559.
Hispanic heritage: The Chehalem Cultural Center will hold a series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month beginning with a special reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. The reception will include traditional Mexican snacks and refreshments, a live performance, an art exhibit and the launch of the Loteria Community Passport. The events are open to all ages and pre-registration is encouraged. For details, visit chehalemculturalcenter.org/hispanic-heritage-month.
Comedy night: A "Raise the Roof' comedy night fundraiser for the Operation Generation housing project for low-income residents and seniors, happens from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Grand, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Comic Tyler Boeh will perform, and music will be by Joy Pearson. The event is free, with donations and proceeds from a wine pull featuring Northwest wines.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
Book Sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. At noon, books will be available for $3 a bag. For details, contact Duane Bond at 503-435-1053 or osterdog@frontier.com.
Run/walk: The “See Ya Later” Foundation presents its Champions Run for Heroes 5K and 10K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Lodge, at Evergreen Aviation Campus, 510 N.E. Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville. Check in will be at 7 a.m., a Presentation of Colors at 7:55 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m.  The half-mile Kids Run is set for 8:45 a.m. with prizes following. The entry fee is $35 if purchased during the pre-sale and $40 on the day of the event and $5 for the Kids Run and/or Kidszone. The event will honor McMinnville Police Department, McMinnville Fire Department and Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Proceeds will be divided between these organizations and the SYL Foundation. For details, contact Carmen Banke at 503-434-1730, info@SeeYaLater.org or visit SeeYaLater.org. 
Vintage baseball: The Yamhill County Historical Society will hold its annual Vintage Baseball event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The game will include traditions and rules of the 1880s including the use of wooden bats and no gloves, with bases of all shapes and sizes, and the spirited participation of “cranks”, enthusiastic fans who engage with the game and umpires. There will be live music, snacks and root beer floats. Admission is $5 per car. For details, contact Julie Christie at office@yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Family Camp: Outdoor Education Adventures will hold a Family Camp Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Charles Metsker County Park, N.W. Baker Creek Road, McMinnville. There will be hiking, playing and an opportunity to learn about the park. Family tickets are $50 and include entrance for one vehicle and up to six people. All proceeds will go to infrastructure repairs at the park For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-277-2913, info@outdooredadventures.com or visit outdooredadventures.com/family-camp-day/.
Peer support: Peers in the Park Picnic is set for noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.14, in West Wortman Park Shelter, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. The event is free and provides food, games and live music and an opportunity to learn about Yamhill County peer support community. Hosts are Yamhill Coordinated Care Organization, ABACUS, Project ABLE, Provoking Hope, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous AND National Alliance on Mental Illness. For details, call Project Able at 503-409-7601.
Farmer’s market: This Farmer’s Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16
Soup day: Soup Day for Grizzly grad night will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, at The Sage Restaurant, 406 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Proceeds from lunch purchases will go toward the Mac High class of 2025 graduation party.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Storytime for preschoolers is set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features songs, rhymes, books and a craft for children age three to five years. For details, call 503-435-5559.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
Pets fundraiser: The fifth annual Paws for a Celebration virtual fundraiser auction is set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, through 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. For details and to sign up for the online auction, visit betterunite.com/hbpets/CampaignDonate.
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Storytime for toddlers is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime is a high-energy session incorporating songs, dances, books and bubbles for children ages 18 months to three years. For details, call 503-435-5559. 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Storytime for babies is set for 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features music, book, rhymes and time to socialize tailored for ages zero through 18 months. For details, call 503-435-5559.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
Storytime: The McMinnville Public Library’s Bilingual Storytime is set for 10:30 a.m. Fridays, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. This storytime features songs, stories, movement and playtime in Spanish and English for children age zero through 5 years. For details, call 503-435-5559.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
Read to a Dog: Young readers can read aloud to service dogs at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details or to register, call the Children’s Department at 503-435-5559.
Prehispanic Folktales: The McMinnville Public Library will hold an event featuring stories from areas including Mexico with professional storyteller Valentina Ortiz Pandolfi from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.
Stargazing: Carlton Observatory and Bella Vida 360 will hold a Wine Tasting and Stargazing evening to benefit the Carlton Observatory at Evergreen from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Bella Vida 360, 18000 N.W. Belt Road, Yamhill. Admission is $75 per person. There will be wine, light fare, and views of the stars. The astronomers of Carlton Observatory will set up telescopes so everyone can take in the views. Space is limited. For details, contact Veronica at 503-538-9821, veronica@bellavida.com.
Music festival: Performing Arts of Dayton is sponsoring “Fiddles, Fruit, and Fungi” a music festival from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Dayton’s Courthouse Square Park, 402 Main Street. The festival will include performances by “Mariachi Viva Mexico” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Oregon Fiddlers will hold a demonstration and instruction from 2 to 3 p.m. and concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will play from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can bring a violin to participate with the Oregon Fiddlers. The concerts are free with donations encouraged. For details, contact Robin Pederson at rypchoir@yahoo.com.
Farmer’s market: This Farmer’s Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23
Community fair: The third annual Explore Chemeketa Yamhill Valley College and Community Fair is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Valley Campus, 288 N.E. Norton Lane, McMinnville. There will be representatives from Chemeketa programs and student services and community organizations will be available for questions about resources and pathways. There will also be free tacos from a food truck, a bouncy house for families and a raffle for Chemeketa gear. This is a Spanish/English bilingual event. For details, contact Mackenzie Fraser at 503-316-3206 or Mackenzie.freser@chemeketa.edu.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
Discussion Group: The McMinnville Public Library will hold a free viewing and discussion group with licensed clinical social worker, Gail Quenneville, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The film to be shown is “The Great American Lie”. For details, call Grace Juster at 503-435-5571.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 17, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmers-market-2/.
Poetry Celebration: Local authors will present their works from the "Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry," revealing the wonders of land and sea from Alaska to California at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Fireplace Room at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Courtney Terry at 503-435-5554. 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
Book reading: The monthly series “Books and Bites” is set for 6 to 7 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, at Bierly Brewing, 624 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. This month will feature Emme Lund with "The Boy With A Bird In His Chest." The event is co-sponsored by Third Street Books. There will be a reading followed by Q and A and book signing. There will be food and drink available for purchase. For more information, visit thirdstreetbooks.com/books-bites.
Teen Night: The McMinnville Public Library will host a Teen Night Out for middle and high school students from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. The event is free and teens who attend Teen Night will receive a wristband to get into the Aquatic Center free the same night from 8 to 9 p.m. Aquatic Center passes for other teens will be $2. For details, call Kris Lutsock at 503-435-5572.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
Family Storytime: Children younger than 5 and their caregivers can attend a free weekend storytime at the McMinnville Public Library, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Samantha Geary at 503-435-5552.
Conversation Club: The club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Bierly Brewing, 624 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The club is free and open to all ages.
Farmer’s market:This Farmer’s Market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
Free skate: Walnut City Rollers is back with the first free skate of the season, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Lewis Pavilion, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Avenue, McMinnvlle. Participants can bring their own skates or rent a pair. Pre-register is available at walnutcityrollers.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Shelter fundraiser: Henderson House will hold “Crown of Yamhill County,” a fundraiser in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, at 6 p.m. Friday, October 4, at Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. There will be hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and mocktails catered by Biscuit & Pickles Catering and “Sal & The Salamanders” will perform live throughout the program. Tickets are available for $20 on the event website. For details, visit hendersonhouse.org/crownofyc2024.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Book reading: The final reading of the monthly series “Books and Bites” is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Bierly Brewing, 624 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. This month will feature David G. Lewis with "Tribal Histories Through the Willamette Valley." The event is co-sponsored by Third Street Books. There will be a reading followed by Q and A and book signing. There will be food and drink available for purchase. For more information, visit thirdstreetbooks.com/books-bites.