COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, AUG. 31
Al-Anon meeting: The First Baptist Church will hold “Courage to Change” an ongoing Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. every Monday at the church, 500 W. Main St., Carlton. For details, call Marilyn at 503-550-5497.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
Community market: The Newberg Wednesday Market will hold its final market of the season from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 2, at Second and College Street in Newberg. For details, visit cprdnewberg.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Computer classes: The McMinnville Public Library will host a free drop-in computer class for beginners at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, and each Thursday through September, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
Teen games: Teens can play computer, video and board games at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
Bottle drive: A monthly bottle and can drive benefiting MHS Grad Night will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and the first Saturday of each month, at 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Donations of cans and bottles will support Grad Night fundraising efforts. For details, call 505-263-5608, email mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com or visit mhs-grizzlies-grad-night.square.site/.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8
Bible study: Calvary Mac will host a 12-week Women's Bible Study of the book of Ezekiel using Amir Tsarfati's "Exploring Ezekiel" book and workbook beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Calvary Mac, 1825 N.W. 2nd St., McMinnville. Sessions will continue each Tuesday for 12 weeks and participants can choose from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. The evening study location is to be determined. Cost is $15 for the book and workbook. For details, contact Pat Tippens at 503-435-7962 or Pat.tippens@frontier.com, or visit https://calvarymac.com/women.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Computer classes: The McMinnville Public Library will host a free drop-in computer class for beginners at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and each Thursday through September, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
Job Fair: A general job fair connecting job seekers with employers hiring for a variety of positions will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Northwest Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg. Employers scheduled to attend include Aerotek, Mid Columbia Bus, Express Employment, 3D Plastics, Visiting Angels, WinCo Foods, Cherriots, Embold Credit Union, Love INC, Home Instead, Oregon Department of Revenue and EMPWR. For details, or to register visit eventbrite.com/e/job-fair-in-newberg-tickets-1998913750838?aff=oddtdtcreator.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Champions Run: The “See Ya Later” Foundation will host the Champions Run for Heroes 5K and 10K run/walk with check-in at 7 a.m., the national anthem at 7:55 a.m., the 5K and 10K beginning at 8 a.m. and the kids run at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Lodge at Evergreen Aviation Museum Campus, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville. There will be a 1/2-mile kids run and KidsZone, honoring those impacted by Sept. 11 and local active military members and first responders. Entry fees are $35, $15 for active military and first responders, $30 for the virtual option and $5 for the kids run, while the KidsZone is free. For details, call Carmen Banke at 503-434-1730 or email info@SeeYaLater.org.
Sip & Support: The Lupus Foundation of America will hold its sixth annual Sip & Support fundraiser featuring three-time Olympic gold medalist and lupus advocate Shannon Boxx from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at L’Angolo Estate, 18830 NE Williamson Road, Newberg. The event will also include Kelsey Tuttle and Kristina Kalkman, L’Angolo Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, food from Red Hills Market, lupus trivia, cornhole, guest speakers, a silent auction and a bottle of 2024 L’Angolo Pinot Noir for each guest. Tickets are $175 plus fees. For details, contact Shannon Boxx at 503-538-7953, sipandsupportfundraiser@gmail.com.or visit eventbrite.ca/e/sip-support-6th-annual-lupus-fundraiser-tickets-1988929159657.
Book sale: The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
Yoga: McMinnville Habitat for Humanity and J.L. Kiff Vineyard will host "Yoga in the Vineyard" from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at J.L. Kiff Vineyard, 13544 N.W. Willis Road, McMinnville. The meditative yoga session led by Lesley Anderson of Cascade Movement Center,will include live guitar by winemaker Joel Kiff, followed by charcuterie, small bites and J.L. Kiff Vineyard wines and proceeds will support construction of affordable Women Build homes, Admission is $75. Space is limited to 20 participants. For details, contact Sarah Munk at 503-687-1412, Sarah@machabitat.org, or visit pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-women-build-and-brunch/e759453/register/new/select-tickets.
Linfield theater: Linfield Theatre presents "The 24 Hour Plays," in which student playwrights, actors, directors and designers receive a writing prompt and have 24 hours to create, rehearse and perform new plays, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall, 135 S.W. Booth Bend Road, McMinnville. A second performance will be at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-served. For details, visit www.linfield.edu/arts.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
Choir night. The McMinnville Women’s Choir will hold a Welcome Night for returning and new singers for an evening of singing, meeting other choir members and sharing snacks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at McMinnville First Baptist Church, 125 S.E. Cowls St., McMinnville. The event is free to attend, with donations requested on a sliding scale for those who wish to join the choir, For details, email Myra Classen at macwomenschoir@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Computer classes: The McMinnville Public Library will host a free drop-in computer class for beginners at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, and each Thursday through September, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
Harvest nights: “Harvest Nights” a fundraiser for the Yamhill County History Museum is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Yamhill County History Museum, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The event will feature a Texas-style barbecue, local wines and beer, music by Dante Zapata, dancing, and vintage vehicle rides. For details, call 503-434-0490, email treasurer@yamhillcountyhistory.org or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Read to a dog: Children can practice reading with therapy dogs at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. Registration is required. For details, call the Children’s Room at 503-435-5559.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Computer classes: The McMinnville Public Library will host its final free drop-in computer class session for beginners at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the library, 225 N.W. Adams St. For details, call the library at 503-435-5562.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Family resources: A Health Hub event hosted by the WVMC Birthing Center will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. This monthly Health Hub event provides free resources for families, including car seat clinics, childbirth class information, birthing center tours, Bambinos Diaper Bus access, community resources, and information on new services offered through the birthing center. All services are provided at no cost to participants. For details, contact the WVMC Birthing Center at 503-434-6004.
Writing: A free Creative Writing Workshop be held for aspiring and experienced writers to develop their storytelling skills from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Ross Choir Room 208 at George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg. Donations are optional. For details, contact Ashlee Truitt at 253-508-0875, info.creative.tides@gmail.com or visit creative-tides.com/events/creative-writing-workshop-part-ii.
Kiwanis: The McMinnville Kiwanis Foundation will host its Kiwanis for Kids Dinner & Auction with Doors opening at 5:15 p.m. and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Grand, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The fundraiser supports high school scholarships, early literacy, and health and wellness initiatives, featuring dinner catered by Biscuit & Pickles, a live painting by Angelina Octavia, and silent, live and dessert auctions. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. For details, contact Samantha Geary at 971-261-7724, mackiwanis1924@gmail.com or https://tinyurl.com/kiwanisdinner26.
Tree rings: The Native Plant Society of Oregon Cheahmill Chapter will host "Tree Rings and Their Stories", from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Carnegie Room at McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. The presentation by Amanda Brackett, project scientist and coordinator at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry Tree Ring Lab, will focus on current research into tree ring histories and what they reveal about forest disturbance, forest succession and climate, with a brief chapter meeting preceding the presentation. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
Harvest: McMinnville Adventist Church will host Share the Harvest at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the church, 1500 SW Old Sheridan Rd., McMinnville. The free family event will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, a cooking class and samples, demonstrations, books and children’s activitie. For details, call Priyanka Solanky at 917-891-4279 or visit facebook.com/mcminnvilleadventist.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Concert: The Billie Eidson Quartet will perform "Autumn Nocturne," an album release concert featuring Great American Songbook standards with pianist Greg Goebel, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online. For details, visit the Chehalem Cultural Center ticketing page at chehalemculturalcenter.thundertix.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Scottish festival: The McMinnville Scottish Festival is set for 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Events will include Highland games, pipe and drum bands, Celtic dancing, reenactments and clan gatherings. Ticket prices are available online. For details, email andrew@macyandson.com or visit celticheritage.org/mac-scottish-festival/.
Bottle drive: A monthly bottle and can drive benefiting MHS Grad Night will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and the first Saturday of each month, at 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Donations of cans and bottles will support Grad Night fundraising efforts. For details, call 505-263-5608, email mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com or visit mhs-grizzlies-grad-night.square.site/.
Choir rehearsals: The 2026 Community Christmas Cantata Choir will begin rehearsals for “A Thrill of Hope” at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Joyful Servant Lutheran Church, 1716 N. Villa Road, Newberg. Rehearsals will continue Monday evenings in October and November and Saturday mornings in November, with seven to nine performances scheduled throughout the area from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. The nondenominational, cross-generational, all-volunteer choir welcomes singers and musicians, with auditions potentially conducted for all participants and particularly for soloists, youth chorus members and narrators. The 60-minute program combines narration of the Christmas story with traditional Christian music. Participants are expected to purchase their own songbooks and rehearsal CDs. For details, contact Lee Schrepel at 503-939-1562 or lee@fruithillinc.com, or visit www.CantataChoir.org.
MONDAY, OCT. 5
Bible study: A nine week women’s Bible study is set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays beginning Oct. 5 through Nov. 30, at Calvary Mac, 1825 N.W. 2nd St., McMinnville. The study will be led by Christy Lamberson and will examine Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount verse by verse and focus on applying his teachings to everyday life. There is no cost to attend. For details, contact Christy Lamberson at 503-472-4245, clamberson@calvarymac.com or visit calvarymac.com/women.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association will hold its final Farmers Market of the season from noon to 6 p.m. at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Linfield theater: Linfield Theatre presents Rob Urbinati’s "Improvising Murder! A Homicidal Comedy," a murder mystery set in an English countryside manor where a group of eccentric guests attempt to reconstruct the events surrounding a mysterious death, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24 and Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall, 135 S.W. Booth Bend Road, McMinnville. Tickets go on sale Oct. 7. For details, visit www.linfield.edu/arts.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Family resources: A Health Hub event hosted by the WVMC Birthing Center will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. This monthly Health Hub event provides free resources for families, including car seat clinics, childbirth class information, birthing center tours, Bambinos Diaper Bus access, community resources, and information on new services offered through the birthing center. All services are provided at no cost to participants. For details, contact the WVMC Birthing Center at 503-434-6004.
Pollinator habitat: The Native Plant Society of Oregon Cheahmill Chapter will host "Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Sitka Center" from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Carnegie Room at McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St., McMinnville. The presentation by Jake Simondet, Sitka Center’s ecology and facilities manager, will be on Sitka Center’s habitat restoration efforts on its 80-acre nature preserve on Cascade Head and work to increase native wildflower habitat for the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly and other local pollinators, with a brief chapter meeting preceding the presentation. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Veterans parade: The Yamhill County Veterans Parade honoring veterans and first responders will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, traveling west on Third Street from Irvine Street to Cowls Street and north to the Yamhill County Government Services Building parking lot, followed by a ceremony with speakers and the national anthem. Participation is free, and veterans, organizations, businesses, community members and volunteers are welcome to participate. For details, contact veteransparade97128@gmail.com or visit the Yamhill County Veterans Parade page on Facebook.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
Linfield theatre: Linfield Theatre presents the musical "Ride the Cyclone," by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, about six teenagers who die in a roller coaster accident and are offered a chance to return to life through a mechanized fortune teller, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 and Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall, 135 S.W. Booth Bend Road, McMinnville. For details, visit www.linfield.edu/arts.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Linfield theatre: Linfield Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical "Into the Woods," which combines classic fairy tales including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk in a story exploring wishes, choices and the power of community, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 29-May 1 and Thursday through Saturday, May 6-8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall, 135 S.W. Booth Bend Road, McMinnville. For details, visit www.linfield.edu/arts.
