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Member Highlights
4 Elements Yoga Shop and Studio
4 elements yoga shop & studio is proud to be bringing Desiree Rumbaugh to McMinnville!
Friday March 22nd, 5-7:30 pm at Linfield College (Ted Wilson Gymnasium, multi-purpose room) $45. Desirée Rumbaugh teaches from the experience of more than two decades of practice and travels the world offering workshops which are innovative, transformative, challenging and compassionate. With a well-earned reputation for deepening the newest and most seasoned practices through humor balanced with a quest for authenticity, these workshops are a beautiful opportunity to learn. Having this world-renowned teacher here in McMinnville is an honor, and we hope you will take advantage of this special local opportunity. All levels welcome and encouraged. Visit us at the studio or online at www.4eyoga.com 503-687-1750
Currents Gallery
Spring Art Schedule - Click here to view full schedule.
2013 Recycled Art Show - Currents Gallery invites creative Oregonians to enter its Annual Recycled Art Show in honor of Earth Day. Turn trash—from your re-cycle bin, your tool shed, your junk drawer, your neighbor's garbage can or the thrift store—into art. All pieces must contain at least 80% recycled materials and must be for sale. Submit your actual art for jurying to Currents Gallery between Monday, April 8th and Saturday, April 13th. There is a jury fee of $25 for up to 3 pieces, $5 for an additional piece, the limit is 4 items. A student fee is available for those under 18 years old. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The public will vote for a People’s Choice Award.
For more information about the Recycle Show, our artist-owned gallery, or our Back Door Studio classes, visit Currents Gallery, 532 NE 3rd Street, McMinnville, or call 503-435-1316 or check our website at: www.currentsgallery.com
Date, days & time:
Jury Deadline: April 8th - April 13th
Show Dates: April 17th - May 13th
Open Daily 10-5
Closed Sunday
Opening Reception: April 20th, Saturday 5-8pm
During McMinnville’s Art & Wine Walk
The Delphian School
The Delphian School in Sheridan invites you to attend their annual Bazaar & Spring Festival on Thursday, March 21st. The Bazaar opens at 6pm and features fine art, pottery and unique crafts for sale. Then our many talented musicians will perform selections celebrating the Spring season, including performances from Delphian's award-winning Jazz and Varsity choirs. A reception for all attendees follows the performance. This is a perfect opportunity for interested families to find out about Delphian School's academic day school program or our exciting summer adventure camp. Tours of the school are available upon request. Join the Delphian faculty and students in celebrating the coming of Spring. For more information, or to schedule a tour, contact the school at 503-843-3521 or email SueM@delphian.org
Dundee Community Center
The Dundee Community Center is available for rent at $400 per day or $15/hour for non-profit groups and $30/hour for business groups.
3/26 - 10 AM Workshop, Plant Sale Prep
3/27 - Plant Sale at Billick Park 10—12
4/4 - Native American Speaker:
5/2 - Speaker: Mexican, Cinco de Mayo, Guests from other Yamhill County Women Clubs meet with us.
More information
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and Wings & Waves Waterpark
10th Annual Easter Egg-Stravazagana Event: Families are invited to join the fun as the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum hosts the tenth annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza event on Saturday, March 23 8:15 to 11:00am. The event will include the arrival of the Easter Bunny on helicopter, an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo and crafts.
Spring Break Education Camp, Applied Science The camp os designed to educate and inspire local youth.
Date: March 27 - 29 from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
Price: Non-Member: $93/person, Museum Member: $68/person
Gallery Theater
Jerry Paine Scholarship Application Deadline is April 5, 2013. The Jerry Paine scholarship was established with a bequest from highly respected Gallery Players participant Jerry Paine. It was his wish that the scholarship be used to help those high school students who are interested in pursuing an education in the arts. More information is available on our website and in our lobby. www.gallerytheater.org
Give a Little
Spring Bling will be held Saturday, May 4, from 9-2:30, at the First Presbyterian Church, 309 NE 2nd St., in McMinnville. A special feature of the event will be an English Tea Luncheon, so plan to come and spend some time shopping (for Mother's Day) and enjoying fine treats. - They are also looking for donations to sell at the event.The drop off-location for fine jewelry is Timmreck & McNicol, 428 NE 3rd St., in McMinnville. Other drop-off sites in McMinnville are Incahoots, Jack of All Beads, Electrolysis Clinic, Steps Above Reflexology and Pedicures, and McMinnville Community Acupuncture. The drop-off site in Newberg is Janis Jewelry and Gifts. Tax receipts are available.
Hillside
Join us for Hillside's Winery of the Month Wine Tasting by Coeur de Terre Vineyard. Complementary tasting, vote on your favorite wines, enter to win a raffle, and stay for dinner Weds March 27 4pm Traditions Living Room 300 NW Hillside Parkway
Linfield College
March 18: Terrorism - Jeff Vicktoroff, a neuroscientist at the University of Southern California Medical School, will present “Why We War, or How a Suicide Bomber Is Very Like a Green-bearded Amoeba” Monday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium at Linfield College. The lecture is sponsored by the Edith Green Lectureship and is free and open to the public.
Theatre: The world premiere of “UMW (University of Mostly Whites)” by Rob Urbinati will be presented March 19-22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall at Linfield College.Tickets are $9 for full price; $7 for seniors (62+), Linfield faculty and staff; and $5 for students; with a $2 discount on all tickets on opening night. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 12. For more information call 503-883-2292 or visit www.linfield.edu/culture.
Panel Discussion: A panel discussion analyzing recent mass shootings and ongoing gun crime in America will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 11:45 a.m. in 201 Riley Hall at Linfield College. What Should Oregon do about Gun Violence?” will feature James Huffman, dean emeritus of Lewis & Clark Law School; Penny Okamoto, executive director of Ceasefire Oregon; and Chris Bouneff, executive director of The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Oregon. They will offer their opinions on the source of gun violence and answer the question Congress is still debating - what should America do about gun violence?
Lecture/Book reading: Jill Timmons, Linfield College professor emerita of music, will share insights on crafting a successful music career Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Austin Reading Room of the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield.Timmons will talk about her new book, “The Musician’s Journey: Crafting Your Career Vision and Plan,” which will be released March 19. The book focuses on building a career as a music artist by combining philosophical questions with practical advice and training. She will share personal insights about her processes writing the book and how she built her own career.
Art - The Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA) will be the focus of an exhibit and lecture as part of the Lacroute Art Series at Linfield College. Printmaker Frank Janzen will speak on “Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts: History and Artistic Endeavors” Wednesday, April 3, at 5 p.m. in 127 Nicholson Library at Linfield. In addition, Crow’s Shadow Selected Print Exhibition will be held April 2-27 in the Linfield Studio Gallery. This exhibition will include artists Pat Boas, James Lavadour, and Wendy Red Star. It was curated by Cris Moss, Linfield gallery director.
Reading - The journal and art of Marie Bashkirtseff, European artist and writer, will be the focus of a reading, “Marie and Her Passions,” by Katherine Kernberger on Thursday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the Austin Reading Room of the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield College.
Kernberger, Linfield professor of English, will read selected passages from “The Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff,” and show examples of Bashkirtseff’s art. Kernberger has taught in the English Department at Linfield since 1979 and has worked with Bashkirtseff's journal since 1991, taking over the project from her mother after she died. Additionally, Kernberger’s translation of selections from Bashkirtseff’s 106 notebooks has recently appeared as an e-book available online from Amazon and other sources.
Lecture - Linfield College will host Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt on Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall. Schmidt, a co-recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics, will speak about “The Accelerating Universe.” Schmidt’s visit is part of the Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium at Linfield, one of only five such symposia in the world, which gives students and faculty the opportunity to meet and dialogue with Nobel laureates, and includes a free lecture open to the public.
McMinnville Chamber of Commerce
Greeters: 3/22 - 8:00 - 9:00 AM Kathleen's Hallmark 1321 NE Hwy 99W and 3/29 - 8:00 - 9:00 AM Devo's Screenprinting 816 SE 1st Street
McMinnville Community Media - New courses are posted on the McMinnville Community Media website.
McMinnville Public Library
March 19 - Join Dr. Janet Iversen for a free series called "Building Blocks of a Fine Life." The program begins at 5:30pm in the Library’s Carnegie Room. March 19: Will Power: The Little Engine That Could
March 26 - Join Dr. Janet Iversen for a free series called "Building Blocks of a Fine Life." The program begins at 5:30pm in the Library’s Carnegie Room. March 26: Will to Power
News-Register - Targeted Marketing Opportunities:
Discover Yamhill Valley - The Official Yamhill Valley Visitor Guide. This beautiful color magazine has a press run of 40,000 and is not only distributed regionally throughout the county to various tourist points of interest, but also statewide to visitor association. The shelf life lasts all year long. Your ad will be seen by thousands of potential customers who will patronize your establishment and spread the word to others about the wonders of the Yamhill Valley. Your ad will also be seen online for one year! Publishes April 26, Deadline March 25.
Green Living - This quarterly section features stories, news tips and factoids on everything from how going “green” can affect the environmental impact on our homes to the diverse selection of sustainable and natural products and services right here in the Yamhill Valley. Tell our 23,000 readership that your organization is concerned about the health of the environment and not only conscious of the positive global effect it produces, but also that you’re one step ahead of the movement to improve your business and customers’ needs. Publishes: April 23, Deadline: April 1Ask about frequency discounts and free color!
Please call your News-Register representative or all Terry Conlon 503-687-1258 or tconlon@newsregister.com
Oregon Stationers
Support Operation Backpack! For $14 you can purchase a backpack stocked full of supplies to help students in need. The deadline to order is March 20 (tomorrow!). Call Lesli Lutz at 503-472-5181 or email lesli@oregonstationers.biz
Yogis Studio - Yogis has moved their studio to the Community Center, upstairs in room #201
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