Upcoming Events


Sep
16

Measure 117 Rank Choice Voting. What's it all about?

2070 NE Lafayette Ave. McMinnville, OR. 97128

Curious about Rank Choice Voting and how it could shape Oregon's future? Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the details at our non-partisan discussion event on Measure 117.

Our featured speaker, Philip Izon from Alaska, will walk us through how Rank Choice Voting works, its benefits, and its potential pitfalls. Plus, Oregon Representative Ed Deihl will discuss the possibilities and challenges of implementing this system in our state.

This is a chance to get your questions answered and learn from experts in a friendly, open setting. Whether you’re for or against Measure 117, or just want to learn more, we welcome everyone to this important community conversation.

Mark your calendar, bring your questions, and join us for an evening of insightful discussion! See you there!

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McMinnville Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Oct
12

McMinnville Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

We hope you will join us as we hear from House District Candidates Lucetta Elmer and Victoria Ernst; County Commissioner Candidates Kit Johnston and Beth Wytoski; and McMinnville City Council Ward 2 Candidates Zack Geary and George Humlie. The format will be pre-selected questions regarding current issues.

Registration is required for attendance. To register, submit a question or receive a link to attend via Zoom Call you can do so on the Chamber’s website here.

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Oct
8

Chehalem Valley (Newberg) Candidate Debate Forum

  • George Fox University Hoover Academic Building room 105 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A trio of local entities have joined forces to stage a forum where voters can hear and see candidates for five key positions in local, county and state government.

Organized by the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Newberg City Club and the Civility Project at George Fox University, the forum is set for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Hoover 105 lecture hall at the university.

The forum will kick off at 10 a.m. with candidates in the House District 23 and 24 races.

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Proposed Schedule of Events

· HD 23 & HD 24  OR. State Reps: 10 am – 11 am     Anna Scharf  23,    Lucetta Elmer  24

· Yamhill County Commissioner: 11:10 am – 11:55 pm   Kit Johnston  position 1

· Newberg City Mayor: 12:05 pm – 12:50 pm    Bill Rosacker   Mayor

· Newberg City Council: 1 – 2:30 pm Peggy Kilburg 2, Robyn Wheatley 4, Derek Carmon 6


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Meet the Candidates
Sep
12

Meet the Candidates

Join us on September 12th at 6:00 pm. The YCRP Will be hosting a Meet The Candidates live speaking event. This is an amazing opportunity to hear from and engage with two of our local candidates for Oregon House of Representatives. Jason Fields for HD 26 and Anna Scharf for HD 23 will be live and in person to answer your questions, discuss their campaigns and share their visions for the future of our beautiful state.

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Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo
Aug
3
to Aug 6

Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo

Over the years there were many changes to the county fair location and facilities. The current site was acquired by parcels over several years and buildings were added. Our current location, just off of Highway 99W on Lafayette Avenue, is on 30 acres with housing for exhibits and animals as well as a show arena open year-round for shows and youth events.

We are in the center of Yamhill County in the heart of wine country. Our facilities host the Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo each year as well as a variety of events throughout the year to include trade shows, conferences, parties, weddings, banquets, horse shows, and dog shows. Our grounds feature facilities and locations for outdoor and indoor events of all types.

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Town Hall with Christine Drazan & Lucetta Elmer
Aug
1

Town Hall with Christine Drazan & Lucetta Elmer

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan & Republican candidate for House District 24 will be joining us at The McMinnville American Legion for an open town hall discussion and Q & A session. Please join us as we get to know our candidates. Seating opens at 6:00 pm. Come early, get a seat and grab a bite at the Legion. We have many questions for these two. This is going to be a good one!

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Newberg Old Fashioned Festival
Jul
28
to Jul 31

Newberg Old Fashioned Festival

This annual festival is held the last weekend of July in Newberg Oregon. Parade, fireworks, car show and cruise in, Live music, food, carnival rides and midway, booths, children’s parade, festival court and more. Come join us as we celebrate a wonderful town!

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