COMMUNITY EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Practica Ingles: The McMinnville Public Library will hold a free event to practice speaking English through guided conversations with Linfield University staff and students from 6 to 7 p.m. at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Bingo: “FlaBINGO”, bingo with a flamingo theme, is set for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N.E. Evans St. Admission is free. For details, call Samantha Geary at 503-435-5552.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Teen night: The McMinnville Public Library will hold a free Teen Night Out for middle and high school students from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. There will be gaming available and teens who attend will receive a wristband for entry to the Aquatic Center for free. Admission for teens without the wristband is $2. For details, call Kris Lutsock at 503-435-5572.
Traveling wall: American Legion Post 21 in McMinnville welcomes the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28-30. At 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, an Honor Guard presentation featuring guest speakers is planned. The wall contains names of Oregon's fallen soldiers from the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Call 503-435-8227 for details.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Gardening workshops: This year’s Spring into Gardening is set for 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Keck Science Center, at Linfield University. The event, themed “Flowers, Healthy Gardens, Climate Resilience,” will start with “Lillies” by Kenn Parry, “Science of Drought and Appropriate Plant Selection” by Thomas Van Hevelingen and “Leafy Greens” by Darren Morgan. Registration is $40 and snacks are included. There is a lunch option available for $17, or guests can bring their own. For more information, and to register, visit ycmga.org.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March. 29, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
Daffodil Festival: The Amity Downtown Improvement Group will sponsor the annual Daffodil Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Amity Community Center, 401 S. Trade Street. Admission is free, There will be varieties of daffodils showcased by the Oregon Daffodil Society and guests can bring home-grown daffodils prior to judging at 1 p.m. There will also be a plant sale, vendors and live music between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children’s daffodil art will be displayed and available for purchase. For details, contact Erin Rainey at 503-435-8589, rainflower94@gmail.com or visit amitydig.org.
Apoyo para tu bienestar mental/Mental Health Support: Mental Health Counselor, Richi Sede, will be giving a mental health support presentation in Spanish at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call Elide Sanchez Rivera at 503-435-5568.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Respite care: Oregon Family Support Network will hold a Parents Night Out Respite event from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls St., McMinnville. The event is for parents and caregivers of children who experience behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges, to take a break while their children are supported in a safe and fun environment. Trained staff and volunteers will provide pizza, crafts and games while caring for the children. Pre-Registration is required and registration closes two days prior to the event. There is no charge to families to participate. Children must be able to self-toilet. Spanish language support is available. For details, contact Clarissa McGee at 503-363-8068, clarissamcgee@ofsn.net or visit ofsn.org/support-groups/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
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 McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2025. For details, email Angie at ajfoster2000@gmail.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 7
Performance: Linfield Lively Arts presents PUBLIQuartet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Delkin Recital Hall, at Linfield University. Admission is $10, free for students, staff, and faculty. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.
Tax Help: Employees from the Department of Revenue and volunteers from free tax assistance groups will be at the McMinnville Public Library to help with filing federal and state income taxes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. The assistance is free and will be with the IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon options. The assistants will not be completing taxes, but teaching guests how to use the website and do it on their own. There is no cost, but registration encouraged. For details, contact Courtney Terry at 503-435-5562, courtney.terry@mcminnvilleoregon.gov or mcminnvilleoregon.gov/library/page/diy-taxes.
Food waste: A discussion on food waste prevention is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Jerin Dinkins from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will discuss how people can prevent food waste, while saving money and the planet. For details, visit zerowastemcminnville.com. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Wine chat: Wildcat Wine chat “A Conversation With Alex Sokol Blosser” is set for 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Riley Hall, Fred Meyer Lounge, at Linfield University. Sokol Blosser, president and second-generation winegrower at Sokol Blosser Wines will share his journey in wine. The conversation will be hosted by Director of the Center for Wine Education, Maria Ponzi. The event is free and open to all ages. Registration is required. For details and to register, visit linfield.edu/wine/news/events.html.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Dinner auction: Outdoor Education Adventures presents “Into the Woods 2025!” a dinner and auction benefit to support Outdoor Education Adventures from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the winery, 15765 S.W. Muddy Valley Road, McMinnville. Admission is $75 per person. For details, contact Outdoor Education Adventures at 971-267-2913 or info@outdooredadventures.com or visit outdooredadventures.com/into-the-woods/.
Soroptimist sale: The McMinnville Soroptimist will hold a Parking Lot Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the lot at the First Federal Home Office, 118 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The sale will include collectibles, tools, dishes, garden objects, linens, kitchen, purses, jewelry and clothing. For details, visit simcminnville.org.
Aerial arts: "Once Upon A Dream," second anniversary aerial showcase, will be from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the new building at 2860 N.E. Rivergate St., McMinnville. The fundraiser will benefit Earth & Elevate Movement Studio's new aerial art facility and youth performance team. The showcase repeats at the same time on Sunday, April 13, with table seating and food available from Renegade Mobile Kitchen, Blind Pig and Alicia's Mobile Bar. Attendees will observe "fragments of a subconscious dreamscape," and ""a realm where dreams materialize through the art of aerial dance." Tickets required but admission is "choose what you want to pay." Details at earth-elevate.com/event.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15
History presentation: The Yamhill Valley Heritage Center will present “Secrets of the Past: The Adventures and Exploits of Ewing Young” with guest speaker Doug Root of Ewing Young Distillery from 6 to7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. Root will explain how events in Ewing Young's life led to the American settlements in The Oregon Country and how and why the Newberg area became the hub of the 'modern' history of the area beginning in 1834 and how Ewing Young's distilling efforts in 1837 opened The Oregon Trail. He will note the key events and 'the words that changed history' in The Oregon Country and indeed across the United States. Admission is $5 and free for members of the Yamhill County Historical Society.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Student theater: Amity High School will present a spring production of “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, in the Band Room at the school, 503 Oak Ave., Amity. Admission is $8 and $5 for students and youth. Only cash will be accepted. There will be additional showtimes at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 24 - 26. For details, contact Emma at emma.connor@amity.k12.or.us.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Easter service: Calvary Mac will hold Easter Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at the church, 1825 N.W. 2nd St., McMinnville. The service is free and open to the public. There will be a children’s church available. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245 or clamberson@calvarymac.com. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Dinner auction: The 30th annual Celebrate the Children Annual Dinner & Auction fundraising dinner and auction is set for 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Abbey Road Farm, 10289 N.E. Oak Springs Farm Rd., Carlton. The event will features silent, and live auction packages, local food and beverages, dinner, live show, live painting, and a variety of activities aimed at raising support and awareness for children affected by abuse, neglect, and grief. Tickets are $150. For details, visit julietteshouse.org.
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.
Alpaca Show: The National Alpaca Show is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25-27, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Avenue, McMinnville.
Admission is free. There will be more than 400 alpacas competing for best fleece body confirmation and there will also be alpaca goods available for sale. For details, contact Janell Weeks at 310-987-6114, sundowndolphin@gmail.com or cabaclassic.org.
Crab feed: A crab feed fundraiser by Friends of St. James School is set for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at The Grand, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Tickets are $85 per seat, $600 per table of eight. There will be a live auction and silent auction; meat or vegetable lasagna options will be available. For details, visit auctria.events/stjscrabfeed25.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Escape Room: ForeLand Beer will hold a pop-up SideQuest Escape Room. There will be two sessions with the theme of “Shaky Grounds”, containing practical knowledge about earthquake preparedness. Tickets are sold in groups of a minimum of three and admission ranges from $36-$45 each player depending on group size. For details, visit sidequestescapegames.com/popup/foreland.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Wine event: “A Taste Of Oregon Wine History” a wine event about the early and evolving days of Oregon wine with storytelling by Dick Ponzi, Rob Stuart and Adam Campbell is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Nicholson Library at Linfield University. This event will be moderated by Rich Schmidt of the Oregon Wine Archives and Maria Ponzi. A tasting of older vintages will be included. Openings are limited and registration is required. For details or to register, visit linfield.edu/wine/news/events.html.

FRIDAY, MAY 2
Art tour: The Amity Art Collective will host its first tour featuring artists from in and around Amity from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 2, 3 and 4, in several central locations in downtown Amity. Admission is free. For details, visit amityartcollectivetour.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 3
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 McMinnville School District Facilities Building, 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Participants can drop off donations to support Mac High Grad Night class of 2025. For details, email Angie at ajfoster2000@gmail.com.
Farm fest: The Yamhill Valley Heritage Center will hold its Farm Fest and Plowing Competition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The festival will include more than 18 teams of draft horses and mules in plowing competition, family activities, tours of the museum, demonstrations, old-time music and food. Admission is $10, $5 for members and children younger than age 12 are free. For details, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842, MoiraCleary@yamhillcountyhistory.org or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org. 

THURSDAY, MAY 8
Musical performances: Linfield University will host “Liederabend”, an evening of art songs and duets performed by Linfield voice students, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Delkin Recital Hall, at the University. Admission is free. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

SATURDAY, MAY 10
Habitat fundraiser: MacHabitat's Fifth Annual Women Build & Brunch is set for 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Maysara Winery, 15765 S.W. Muddy Valley Rd., McMinnville. The fundraiser to build affordable homes for women-led households will include a spring brunch at the Maysara Winery, with food and desserts, bubbles, exclusive experience sign-ups, a silent auction and a prized spin-the-wheel. Tickets will be available March 1. Admission is $75. For details, contact Sarah Munk at 503-687-1412, sarah@machabitat.org or visit machabitat.org/events/womenbuild/.
Book Sale:  Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May10, at the Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. At noon, books will be available for $3 a bag. For details, please contact Duane Bond at 503-435-1053 or osterdog@frontier.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 13
Spring concert: Linfield Concert Choir and Wildcat Glee will present a concert celebrating spring and the end of the school year, featuring an eclectic mix of songs from around the world, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Ice Auditorium, at the University. Admission is free. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

FRIDAY, MAY 16
Showcase: Selections from classic operas and contemporary musicals will be performed by Linfield voice students at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, in the Delkin Recital Hall at the University. Admission is free. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

MONDAY, MAY 19
Performances: Instrumental Performance Ensemble will perform favorite movie music, tangos, rags, and waltzes, arranged by composition students at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Delkin Recital Hall, at Linfield University. Admission is free. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Film scores: Students will showcase their film scores composed this semester within the Lacroute Composer Readings and Chamber Music Mentorship Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Delkin Recital Hall, at Linfield University. Admission is free. For details, contact the Linfield music office at 503-883-2275 or musicoffice@linfield.edu.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Hay Day: The Yamhill Valley Historical Society will present Hay Day Play Day & Vintage Base Ball from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. There will be a pancake breakfast at 8:30 to kick off the day, haying demonstrations using antique hay harvesting methods from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch and live music from noon to 1 p.m. and an exhibition baseball game using late1800s rules and regulations from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, with discounted rates for members. For details, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or MoiraCleary@yamhillcountyhistory.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 24
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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Hay Day: The Yamhill Valley Historical Society will present Hay Day Play Day & Vintage Base Ball from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. There will be a pancake breakfast at 8:30 to kick off the day, haying demonstrations using antique hay harvesting methods from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch and live music from noon to 1 p.m. and an exhibition baseball game using late1800s rules and regulations from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, with discounted rates for members. For details, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or MoiraCleary@yamhillcountyhistory.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28
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.

SATURDAY, JULY 12
Car Show: The Yamhill Valley Historical Society will present Summer Nights Vintage Car Show & Movie from 5:30 to11p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. Restored vintage cars and hot rods will be on display and a drive in-style movie will be projected on the building. Admission is $5 a car, free for car show participants and discounted for members. For details, contact Moira Cleary at 503-472-2842 or MoiraCleary@yamhillcountyhistory.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 26
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.

SATURDAY, AUG 3
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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
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.

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.

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.