COMMUNITY EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association Farmers Market will be held each Thursday through Oct. 12, at First and Cowls streets. For more information, call the downtown association at 503-472-3605.
Grilled cheese: Friends of the McMinnville Senior Center will host “Let's Get Cheesy,” a grilled cheese lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane.
Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup and a cookie will be served for $5 and is available for ages 21 and older. Coffee and tea will be available. Food service will begin at 11:30. Sign up and pre-pay is available at the Friends Kiosk at the Senior Center. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
Musical theater: The season’s final presentations of “Matilda: The Musical” are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Gallery Theater, 210 N.E. Ford St., McMinnville. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $16 for children 5-17. For more information, call 503-472-2227 or buy tickets online at gallerytheater.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
Casino night: Carlton Legion Hall will host A Night at the Casino from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the hall, 158 E. Main Street. There will be casino games and admission includes a $10 drink script and $10 in casino games script. This event is open to ages 21 and older. Kopitos food will be available. The event is presented by the Yamhill Carlton Education Foundation and will help to raise funds for scholarships for graduating seniors moving into further technical, arts, or academic studies. QR codes for discounted tickets are available on the Foundation's website at ycedfoundation.org. For more information, call Steve harloff at 503-730-6781.
Winter gardens: Yamhill County Master Gardeners host a winter container garden workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in the education garden at Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave. Attendees can also learn strategies to prepare for winter through a tour of the educational gardens. The tour will focus on roses, annual flower beds, herbs, pollinators and Northwest plants. For more information, call 503-434-7517.
Outdoor movie: "Mamma Mia!" Movie in the Park, starts at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, in city park, with a sing-along and costume contest, followed by the movie, hosted by the city of McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department. The event is free. Bring chairs and layers of clothing. For more information, call 503-434-7310 or visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1
Blessing Animals: The McMinnville St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will sponsor a Blessing of the Animals in honor of St Francis Day from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1, at the First Federal Parking lot at Adam's and Second Streets, McMinnville. The event will also be a fundraiser for the Yamhill County Sheriff's K9 program and stuffed animals will be collected for the abused children at Juliette's House. Rev Cathy Clark will bless pets and the stuffed animal you bring. The K9 dogs will be there with their handlers who will explain how the dogs keep our community safe. Voluntary donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Henry Kass at 503-984-1656, henry.kass@aol.com or visit stbmac.org.
Concert: Roy Zimmerman, will be live in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Grange, 1700 Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. Admission is $25 or what you can pay. No one turned away. The concert includes sature comedy and music and is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of McMinnville. For more information, visit royzimmerman.com. 

MONDAY, OCT. 2
Choir: The Community Christmas Cantata Choir will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 2, at Joyful Servant Lutheran Church, 1716 North Villa Road, Newberg. Subsequent rehearsals will be Monday evenings in October and November and Saturday mornings November through December 2. Performances throughout the area will be from Dec. 3 through Dec. 22. The ability to sing and read moderately difficult choral music is encouraged, but not required. No auditions are necessary except for solo and small ensemble parts and for children in the youth chorus and narrators. For more information, contact Lee Schrepel at 503-939-1562, 503-662-3926 or communitycantata@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Murder mystery: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Murder in McMinnville” from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Groups of five will work with help from a facilitator to decipher clues, break codes, study suspect profiles and evidence to solve the murder. Sign up for this free event is available for ages 21 and older at the Kiosk at the Senior Center. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Vineyard talk: Vintner Allen Holstein will give a talk on the wine industry at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Austin Reading Room inside Nicholson Library at Linfield University. Holstein is the owner of Holstein Vineyards and senior vineyard manager for Argyle Winery. In this Oregon Wine Archives oral history, Allen will talk about the early years in the wine industry and working with some of the most prominent characters at the time. He also speaks about the challenges that the industry will have to face in the future. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, visit linfield.edu/library.
Outside the Frame: The mini-film festival “Outside the Frame” is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Linfield Art Gallery. The films from houseless youth ages 16-30 who are served by Outside the Frame, a Portland-based nonprofit will be available for viewing. The filmmakers will be on-hand to discuss their pieces. The viewings will be held in conjunction with the Blame It On Art: Creative Mentorship, in the Delkin Recital Hall, inside the Vivian A. Bull Music Center. Both are free and open to the public. The Blame it On Art exhibit will be open through Oct. 6. For mire information visit linfield.edu/arts/culture-events.
Rare book talk: Phillip Pirages, a rare book dealer, will speak on "The Gentle Art of Rare Book Selling", at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Hillside Retirement Community, in the activity room in Hillside Manor, 900 N.W. Hill Road, McMinnville. Pirages, who has 40 years' experience in book selling, will discuss favorite recent acquisitions and discuss what makes a book sought-after. The public is welcome and admission is $5. This is the first event in "Fascinating Chronicles", the 2023 Hillside "Adventures in Learning" series. Light refreshments are available after each presentation. For more information, call 503-857-0686.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
Game night: Brookdale Senior Living will sponsor a Bunco game night from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Game night is free and open to ages 21 and older. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association Farmers Market will be held each Thursday through Oct. 12, at First and Cowls streets. For more information, call the downtown association at 503-472-3605.
Choral Concert: The Wildcat Glee Club, Cascara Voce and the Concert Choir will present their fall choral concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium inside Melrose Hall at Linfield University. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 503-883-2200, or visit linfield.edu/calendar. 

FRIDAY, OCT. 6
High tea: The McMinnville Senior Center will host an Afternoon High Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. High tea will include classical music and the air of sophisticated elegance with each table decorated with a fall theme. The menu will offer a variety of tea, sweet and savory scones, a selection of finger sandwiches, and quiche followed by four decadent bite-sized desserts. Guests are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion; hats are optional. Sign-up and pre-pay is $10 and is available to ages 21 and older at the Friends’ Kiosk at the Senior Center. Seating is limited. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7
Runtoberfest: A 5K run/walk to benefit McMinnville Education Foundation, is set for 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7. . at Wortman Stadium, McMinnville High School, 615 N.E. 15th St. Events are a 5K run and walk ($35 pre-registration for both) and one-mile kids' run ($10 pre-registration); participants receive a t-shirt, and top finisher and raffle prizes will be awarded. Registration for the 5K is $35 online and $45 day of race. Choose your school affiliation for a chance to win the Golden Shoe for your Mac 40 school. The 5k course loops south toward Linfield University and back to MHS stadium, with cheerleaders and the high school band welcoming finishers. There’s also a track loop option for younger students. To register visit mac40kids.org/runtoberfest.
'Chills' films: The October Chills Movie Thrills film fest happens at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Gallery Theater, Second and Ford streets. This is an encore presentation of "Horror Block" films from the 2023 McMinnville Short Film Fest. Admission is $25 and includes a beverage and snacks. A silent auction is planned, and winner of the Halloween costume contest will win an all-access pass to the 2024 McMinnville Film Festival. Details are at mcminnvillefilmfest.org.

SUNDAY, OCT. 8
Mutt Strut: Mack Mutt Strut, a free on-leash community walk around trails at Joe Dancer Park in McMinnville, organized by dog trainer Suzanne Parker, goes from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 (a revised date.) This is a community walk at individual paces, not a dog training event. Owners must keep dogs leashed and bring poop bags. No aggressive dogs.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12
Farmers market: The last McMinnville Downtown Association Farmers Market will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, at First and Cowls streets. For more information, call the downtown association at 503-472-3605.
Trivia: McMinnville Parks and Recreation presents Team Trivia from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. Team trivia is free and open to groups of one to five. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

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.
Legos: The McMinnville Public Library will hold “No School Friday LEGOs” from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the library 225 N.W. Adams St. Lego and Duplo materials will be provided. Kits or pieces from home are not allowed. All creations will remain at the library and will be disassembled at the end of the program. The program is open to children ages 7 and younger and children must have an adult caregiver with them. For more information, contact Samantha Geary at 503-435-5559, samantha.geary@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14
Wellness fair: The Fire Eclipse Wellness Fair is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at 106 N.E. Davis St., McMinnville. The fair will begin with meditation followed by an Eclipse Viewing, a vendor market and concluding with Restorative Aerial and Sound Bath with Earth and Elevate and Songbird Sound Therapy. For more information visit earth-elevate.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18
Painting: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Sip-n-Paint”, a class instructed by Cindy Allen, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. There will be sparkling cider and guests can create a colorful and whimsical 11x14 acrylic painting, with step-by-step instructions. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Admission is $25 and open to ages 21 and older. Advanced registration is required; space is limited. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
Blood drive: The City of Lafayette will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Community Center, 133 Adams St. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org. 

FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Bratwurst lunch: The McMinnville Senior Center will host “Beer, Brats And Bavaria!” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. The lunch will include root beer, a bratwurst on a soft hoagie bun with spicy or regular mustard, sauerkraut, potato salad, pickled onions and German Apple Cake. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Sign-up and pre-pay is $5 and is available for ages 21 and older at the Friends’ Kiosk at the Senior Center. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Reading: The McMinnville Public Library will sponsor “Read to a Dog” from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 21, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Children learning to may spend 10 minutes reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. There is no cost. For more information or to register, contact the Children's Librarian at 503-435-5559, libref@mcminnvilleoregon.gov or visit bit.ly/mcmlibcal.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24
Silent film: Linfield University will host “Nosferatu: Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium, Melrose Hall at Linfield University. The film showing is sponsored by Linfield University Department of Music in collaboration with the Columbia River Theatre Organ Society. Admission is $10. For more information, contact Jason at 503-883-2275, jarnoldt@linfield.edu or visit linfield.events/linfield-music-tickets. 

THURSDAY, OCT. 26
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
Linfield theater: This year’s first full production by Linfield Theater is “The Wolves”, a 2017 Pulitzer–prize finalist by Sarah DeLappe, and is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 26-28 at the University. The play follows nine teenage girls on an indoor soccer team through the important, mundane, tragic, and hilarious events of adolescence. As the characters move through sequences of soccer drills, this ensemble piece stages an examination of physical and mental health during one of the most tumultuous times of life. With overlapping dialogue accompanying a movement score that reflects bodies pushed to the extreme. For more information, visit linfield.edu/tca/theatre-arts-program.

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.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28
Zombie adventure: An experience of being chased by zombies while you collect survival tokens along the route is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, on the trail at Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park, 2120 N.W. Yohn Ranch Drive, McMinnville. The event is $25 and open to all ages. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31
Spaghetti lunch: The McMinnville Senior Center will host “Eat, Drink And Be Scary!” a spooky themed spaghetti lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane.
Costumes are optional but are encouraged and may be rewarded. There will be a 50/50 Raffle. Sign-up and pre-pay is $5 and available to ages 21 and older at the Friends’ Kiosk at the Senior Center. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1
Game night: Brookdale Senior Living will sponsor a Bunco game night from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Game night is free and open to ages 21 and older. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
Linfield theater: This year’s first full production by Linfield Theater will continue with “The Wolves”, a 2017 Pulitzer–prize finalist by Sarah DeLappe, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 2-4 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the University. The play follows nine teenage girls on an indoor soccer team through the important, mundane, tragic, and hilarious events of adolescence. As the characters move through sequences of soccer drills, this ensemble piece stages an examination of physical and mental health during one of the most tumultuous times of life. With overlapping dialogue accompanying a movement score that reflects bodies pushed to the extreme. For more information, visit linfield.edu/tca/theatre-arts-program.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4
Children’s art: The McMinnville Community Center will host a Preschool/Gradeschool Art Show from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the center, 600 N.E. Evans St. There will be an artist meet and greet and light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9
Trivia: McMinnville Parks and Recreation presents Team Trivia from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. Team trivia is free and open to groups of one to five. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11
Book Sale: Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Library, 225 NW Adams St. At noon books will be available for $3 a bag. For more information please contact Duane Bond at 503-435-1053 or osterdog@frontier.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15
Painting: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Sip-n-Paint”, a class instructed by Cindy Allen, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. There will be sparkling cider and guests can create a colorful and whimsical 11x14 acrylic painting, with step-by-step instructions. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Admission is $25 and open to ages 21 and older. Advanced registration is required; space is limited. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

THURSDAY, NOV. 16
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18
Kid’s night: McMinnville Community Center will host “Kid's Night Out” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the center, 600 N.E. Evans St. The fee is $18 to $22 with a discount for sibling admission. The Community Center staff will entertain children with games, activities, crafts and movies. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Reading: The McMinnville Public Library will sponsor “Read to a Dog” from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 18, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Children learning to may spend 10 minutes reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. There is no cost. For more information or to register, contact the Children's Librarian at 503-435-5559, libref@mcminnvilleoregon.gov or visit bit.ly/mcmlibcal. 

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.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
Game night: Brookdale Senior Living will sponsor a Bunco game night from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Game night is free and open to ages 21 and older. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Pearl Harbor: The McMinnville Senior Center will host the presentation “Pearl Harbor- A Recollection, 82 Years Later” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. The presentation will look at the defining moment that shocked America and culminated in the United States being the most powerful nation at the end of World War II. Presenter Bill Hall is the son of a Pearl Harbor survivor. The presentation is open to ages 16 and older and there is no cost to attend. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

THURSDAY, DEC. 7
Pancake breakfast: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Keep Calm And Eat Pancakes,” a pancake breakfast, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. The breakfast is $5, open to ages 21 and older and will incude two Snoqualmie Falls pancakes, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea. Sugar free syrup will be available. There will be a 50/50. Sign-up and pre-pay will available at the Friends’ Kiosk two days prior to breakfast. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
Linfield theater: Linfield Theater presents “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind - 30 Plays in 60 Minutes” with showings at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 8, at the University. By Greg Allen, this production features a range of performance genres – including autobiography, performance art and living newspaper – and looks at health from a multitude of angles. For more information, visit linfield.edu/tca/theatre-arts-program.

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14
Trivia: McMinnville Parks and Recreation presents Team Trivia from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. Team trivia is free and open to groups of one to five. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15
Meet Santa: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Guests can meet Santa and have a picture taken with him. There will be appetizers, fruit, chips, dips, eggnog, hot chocolate, hot cider and a selection of desserts. A 50/50 Raffle will be held. Sign-up at is free and available to ages 21 and older at the Friends’ Kiosk. For more information, visit mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16
Reading: The McMinnville Public Library will sponsor “Read to a Dog” from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 16, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Children learning to may spend 10 minutes reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. There is no cost. For more information or to register, contact the Children's Librarian at 503-435-5559, libref@mcminnvilleoregon.gov or visit bit.ly/mcmlibcal.
Saturdays, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20
Painting: McMinnville Senior Center will host “Sip-n-Paint”, a class instructed by Cindy Allen, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. There will be sparkling cider and guests can create a colorful and whimsical 11x14 acrylic painting, with step-by-step instructions. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Admission is $25 and open to ages 21 and older. Advanced registration is required; space is limited. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21
Drum circle: The McMinnville Senior Center will host a drumming circle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at the center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. Participants may bring a hand drum or African drum as well as rattles, chimes or wooden clappers. The instructor has a limited number of extra drums to share in class. No experience needed. The drumming circle is open to ages 16 and older and there is a $1 drop in fee. For more information, contact the senior center at 503-435-0407 or scoffice@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.