This Is Forest Grove! 2009 Fun Events & Experiences Calendar

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January 16 - 25, 2009:  An Evening of One-Act Shows. 
Location:  Theatre in the Grove
2028 Pacific Avenue.  Shows: 8 pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday. 
Contact:  TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix:  $10 - $12.

January 17, 2009:  Winemaker's Dinner
Location:  David Hill Winery
8-course meal paired with 8 David Hill wines, live music.
Contact:  (503) 359-1967   Tix $75.00.

February 4, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday-- Sweet Words -- Authors & Chocolate.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

February 7, 2009, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Lovell Sisters Band.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503)352-2918. Tickets $22.00. www.pacificu.edu

February 13, 2009, 7PM:  Seafood and Wine Dinner
Pairs Oregon seafood with local wines.  21 and over.
Location:  McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue
Contact:  503-992-9533, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.mcmenamins.com Cost: $50

February 14-15, 2009, 11 AM:   Annual for the Love of Nigori Valentines Event
February 14, 1-2:30 PM:  Chocolate 101 & Sake Pairing
Location: Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact: 503-357-7056 or www.sakeone.com $10-$20 per event 

February 14-15, 2009, 1 PM:  Wine and Tango Valentines
Tango dancing and lessons, live music and wine tasting.
Location:  Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Road
Contact:  503- 359-5012, www.montinore.com.

February 22, 2009, 11AM-6 PM: 26th Annual St. Anthony Church's Italian Dinner.
Location: St. Anthony's Church, 1660 Elm Street.
Contact: www.stanthonysforestgrove.org (503) 357-2989.  Tix: $6-$9.

February 24, 2009, 5:30-7:30 PM: St. Bedes Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.
Location: United Methodist Church, 17th & Cedar St.
Contact: (503) 357-5300. www.stbedes.net $6 for adults, $4 youth and seniors.

February 27 – March 15, 2009: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8PM Friday and Saturday, 2PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12

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March 2009   

March 4, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday: Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

March 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 2009:  Oliver!
FG High School presents one of the best-loved family musicals of all time.
Location:  Ellen Stevens Auditorium, FGHS, 1401 Nichols Lane.
Shows: 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM Sunday.
Contact:  (503) 359-2432 Tix: $8 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors
Tickets available at Collections in the Attic, 2020 Main Street, FG High School, and at the door.

March 7, 2009, 11AM-6PM: Grand Lodge Anniversary Party
Features the Crackpots - indoor art sale.  Live music at 3PM, food and drink specials, face painters, balloon art.  
Location:  McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact: (503) 992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com.

March 7, 2009, 7 AM-11 AM: 57th Annual Kiwanis Breakfast Feed.
All you can eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.
Tickets $6, Children under 12 - $4. Contact Maggie at (503) 849-6143.

March 7 & 8, 2009, various times:  Spring on 47
Wine tasting, food pairings, live music, and discounts from 35 businesses on Hwy 47.
Contact:  http://sip47oregon.wordpress.com.

March 7, 2009, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – The Battlefield Band.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918, www.pacificu.edu  Tickets $22.00.

March 14, 2009, 6-10 PM:  Winemaker Dinner.
5-course meal paired with 5 Apolloni wines.
Location:  Apolloni Winery, Forest Grove.
Contact:  (503) 359-1967, Tickets $55.00.

March 17, 2009, All Day: St. Patrick's Day Celebration. 
Irish dancers, live music, bagpipers and more.
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact: (503)992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com All Ages. Free

March 21, 2009, 11AM: Kura Blessing of the Brewery (Shinto Ceremony)
and Saketini Saturday
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street.
Contact:  RSVP to (503) 357-7056 ext. 233 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

March 26, 2009, 7 PM:  Winemaker Dinner.
Pairs 5-course dinner with Elk Cove wines.  21 & Over.
Location:  McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.mcmenamins.com Cost: $50.

March 27-28, 2009: 63rd Annual All Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest. 
Location: Forest Grove High School, 1401 Nichols Lane.  Shows: Friday--7 pm; Saturday--2  & 7 pm. 
Tickets $16-$22. Contact: 503-357-3006, 503-292-5673,  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or www.westsidesingers.com

March 31, 2009, 7 PM:  "Oregon at 150:  The Role of Ethnic Communities"
Panel Discussion, Awards given for student art and essay contest winners, town hall format with questions and showing of local citizens' oral histories.
Location:  Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street
Contact:  503-992-3247.  Event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library.

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April 2009

April 1, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events -- Umbrella Contest. 
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

April 4-5, 2009, 11 am - 5 pm:  North Willamette Vitners Wine Trail Weekend.
14 wineries, free wine glass, wine tastings, culinary delights, entertainment and educational activities.
Contact:  www.northwillamettevitners.org   Tickets: $35

April 9, 2009, 5:30-8:30 PM:  Grand Reopening of Valley Art
Reception with music, food and art to showcase newly renovated space.
Location: Valley Art, 2022 Main Street.
Contact:  (503) 357-3703, www.valleyartorg.blogspot.com

April 11, 2009, 4:30 PM: 49th Annual Hawaiian Luau.
Dinner 4:30 PM, Show 6:30 PM.
Location: Pacific University, University Center, Pacific Athletic Center
Contact: (503) 352-2073, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  www.pacificu.edu Tix:$9-$24

April 17-May 10, 2009: Annie Get Your Gun.
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8 PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30 PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12.

April 18, 2009, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. www.pacificu.edu.  Tickets $22.00, Seniors 10% off.

April 18, 2009, 9AM-1 PM:  Annual Forest Grove Children's Fair.
Parade, music, dancing, decorating games. Fun for the entire family.
Location: Pacific University, corner Pacific Avenue and College Way.
Contact: (503) 357-5635 0r (503) 352-1442. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , http://tinyurl.com/37d55n FREE.

April 18, 2009, 7 PM:  FGHS Jazz Band Annual Dinner/Dance/Auction
Location: Forest Grove High School, doors open at 6 pm.
Contact:  (503) 359-2432.  Tickets $20.

April 19, 2009, 1PM-4PM:  Ecumenical Earth Day Celebration & Cleanup at Hagg Lake
Potluck at 1 pm followed by work party from 2 to 4 pm.
Location:  Hagg Lake, Boat Ramp C Pavilion
Contact:  503-357-2689 or 503-357-9121, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

April 25, 2009, 4PM-7PM: Annual Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner.   Menu: Swiss steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, Choice of pie or cake for dessert.  Take Out available.
Location: Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar Street.
Contact:  (503) 357-2689.  Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 6-12 $5, Under 6 Free. 

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May 2009

May 1-3, 2009, 10AM -7PM: Medieval Faire in the Grove.
Period games, food, crafts, demonstrations, music.
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue. 
Contact: (503) 352-2772, www.FaireInTheGrove.com

May 6, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

May 11-16, 2009:  Forest Grove Library Annual Book Sale
Location:  Forest Grove City Library, Rogers Room.
Contact:   503-992-3247. 

May 13, 20, 27, 2009, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

May 27, 2009, 5-8 PM: 53rd Annual Rotary Steak Feed Dinner.
Location:  University Center at Pacific University. Tickets: $15.00
Contact:  Michelle at (503) 359-4495.

May 28-30, 2009, 3 PM: Pacific University’s Music in May.
Top high school students playing Orchestra, Choir and Band Concerts under guest conductor.
Location: Pacific Athletic Complex.
Contact: (503) 352-2198 www.pacificu.edu $4-$6.

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June 2009 

June 3, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Ave, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

June 7, 2009, 12–4PM: Annual Spring Garden Tour and Street Fair. 
Visit area’s top gardens.  Street Fair on Main Street. Includes refreshments.
Contact: Friends of Historic Forest Grove
(503) 992-1280, www.historicforestgrove.org Tickets $12

June 12-28, 2009:  The Foreigner.
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8 PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30 PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12. 

June 27, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM:  Sake One Summer Concerts:  Point Juncture, WA
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.  All ages.  $8 cover charge.
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact:  (503) 357-7056 ext 235 www.sakeone.com 

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July 2009 

July 1, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503)992-0078.

July 11, 2009, 8AM-Noon:  Olympic & Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
Location:  Hagg Lake, 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road
Contact:  (503) 992-0805 www.racecenter.com/hagglake

July 11, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM:  Sake One Summer Concerts:  The Minus 5
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.  All ages.  $10 cover charge.
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact:  (503) 357-7056 ext 235 www.sakeone.com 

July 19, 2009, 8AM -4:30 PM: Concours d’ Elegance Antique & Collector Auto Show.
Location: Pacific University grounds.  Tickets:  $5-$12 advance; $7-$15 at gate.
Contact: FG Chamber (503) 357-3006, Rotary (503) 357-2300, www.forestgroveconcours.org

July 25, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM:  Sake One Summer Concerts:  The Dimes
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.  All ages.  $8 cover charge.
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact:  (503) 357-7056 ext 235 www.sakeone.com 

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August 2009    

August 4, 2009, 5-8 PM: National Night Out Block Party: "Giving Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party".
Police and Fire offering food and events in beautiful Lincoln Park, located in the 2700 block Main St., just north of the Pacific University Campus. 
Contact: Police Department (503) 992-3260  Free

August 5, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 359-1967 or (503) 313-9785. Free

August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market
Produce, Food, Music, local goods, August 19 = Salsa Fest. Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

August 15, 2009, 10:00AM:  Hula Kids Triathlon
Ages 6-15.  Starts at Hagg Lake and Forest Grove Aquatic Center.
Contact: (503) 992-0805 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.hulamantri.com Registration Fee.

August 15, 2009, 1:00 PM: 8th Annual Americana Music Festival.
National and regional music acts.  
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue. Front lawn. Camping allowed.
Contact: (503) 992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com   Free.

August 15, 2009, 4-9 PM:  Forest Grove Uncorked: A Wine, Microbrew and Food Experience
Up to 30 vendors, Live Music
Downtown Forest Grove on Main Street
Contact:  Scott, (503) 359-1967 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Tickets:  $10.00

August 15, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM:  Sake One Summer Concerts:  The Slants
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.  All ages.  $8 cover charge.
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact:  (503) 357-7056 ext 235 www.sakeone.com 

August 16, 2009, 7 AM:  Hulaman Half:  Oregon's Hawaiian-Style Half Triathlon/Half Marathon
Starts Hagg Lake, finishes Lincoln Park, downtown Forest Grove.
Contact:  (503) 922-0805 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.hulamantri.com  Registration fee.

August 29, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM:  Sake One Summer Concerts:  Stephanie Schneiderman and Keith Schreiner
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.  All ages.  $8 cover charge.
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact:  (503) 357-7056 ext 235 www.sakeone.com 

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September 2009    

September 2, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006, (503) 313-9785.

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, food, music, local goods.  Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

September 11-27, 2009: Lend Me a Tenor.  
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows 8PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30PM Sunday.
TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12

September 19, 2009, 9AM -10:30AM: Lions Club RUN/WALK For Sight 5k and 2.5k.
Location: Pacific Avenue in front of Pacific University.
Contact: Lions Club of Forest Grove, (503) 357-5824, http://fglionsor.lionwap.org $10 registration.

September 19, 2009, 9AM – 4PM: Sidewalk Chalk Art Fest.
Location: Downtown-Main Street, Pacific Avenue/21st Avenue.
Contact: Valley Art (503) 357-3703,  www.valleyart.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

September 19, 2009, 5-8 PM: UCC 55th Annual BBQ Dinner.
United Church of Christ, 2032 College Way.
Contact: (503) 357-9121 www.fgucc.org Tix:$8-$10.

September 19, 2009, 6:00 PM:  Mayors' Ball
Dinner, auction and dance benefits Senior Center.
Location:  Senior and Community Center, 2037 Douglas Avenue, Forest Grove.
Contact:  Senior Center (503) 357-2021, Tix:$75.

September 20, 2009, 1PM - 5 PM: Annual Corn Roast - Celebrating Forest Grove
Food, Games, Crafts, Music, Children’s events.
Location: Pacific University Campus, College Way.
Contact: (503) 357-3006. www.fgchamber.org

September TBA, 2009, 5 PM - Closing:  Library's Annual Friends & Family Night @ McMenamins.
50% of all sales is donated to Library Foundation for Furnishings/Artwork Campaign.
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  Forest Grove Library 503-992-3247.

September 26, 2009, 7 PM: Octoberfest  
Live music, balloon guy, face painter and more.  Music Free, all ages welcome.
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave. (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

September 27, 2009, 1-5 PM: Annual Historic Home Tour
Location meeting spot: Old Train Station/Burlingham Building, 19th & Main.
Contact: Friends of Historic Forest Grove (503) 992-1280, www.fghistory.org Tickets $10.00

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October 2009 

October 7, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006, (503) 313-9785.

October 7, 14, 2009, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Abundance Fest – October 7th. Produce, Food, Music, local goods.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org 503-992-0078.

October 16-28, 2009: Tom Sawyer (children's show).  
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows 8PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30PM Sunday.
TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12

October 31, 2008, 4-6 PM Downtown Halloween Trick or Treating.
Location: Downtown Merchants. Contact City Club (503) 357-0316.

October 31, 2008, Dusk - Late.  Kids' Trick or Treating & Adult Halloween Dance.
Music, costume prizes and more.  Free trick or treat for kids first.
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

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November 2009     

November 4, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006, (503) 313-9785.

November 4-16, 2009, 10 AM-6 PM: 42nd Annual November Valley Art Artist Event.
Location: Valley Art, 2022 Main Street.
Contact: Valley Art, (503) 357-3703. www.valleyart.org

November 9-14, 2009:  FG LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE.
Location:  Rogers Room, 2114 Pacific Avenue
Contact:  Friends of FG Library, 503-359-9719.

November TBA, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series:
Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. Tickets $26. www.pacificu.edu

November 28, 2008, 6:00 PM: Holiday Tree Lighting, Caroling & Santa.
Location: Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce, 2417 Pacific Avenue.
Contact: FG Chamber, www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006.

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December 2009      

December 2, 2009, Wednesday, 5-8 PM:  FIRST WEDNESDAY/ Downtown Late Night Tonight
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006, (503) 313-9785.

December 4-20, 2009: Community Theatre:  Cinderella.
Location: Theatre in the Grove,  2028 Pacific Avenue.
Shows:  8PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12

December 5, 2009,  5:30 PM: Light Parade. 
Festive lighted floats and walkers.
Location:  Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006, John L Scott (503) 318-6317.

December 5, 2009, 10AM- 5PM: Holidays in the Grove.
Hay Rides, Breakfast/Photos with Santa, storytelling, art for children & much more.
Location: Throughout Downtown. Contact: City Club (503) 357-0316.

December 10, 2009, 7 PM: Christmas with the Trail Band
Location: Forest Grove High School.
Contact: FG Education Foundation (503) 701-8865.

December TBA, 6:00 - 8 PM: Wassail Party @ Forest Grove City Library. 
Punch, cookies, and music from FG School District performers and Family Storytime at 7 p.m.
(503) 992-3247.

December 31, 2009, New Year's Eve Bash. 
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

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