March 2, 2008, 12 Noon-6 PM: 25th 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.

March 5, 2008, 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.

March 8, 2008, 7 AM-11 AM: 56th Annual Kiwanis Breakfast Feed.
All you can eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Forest Grove Senior Center.
Tickets $6, Children under 12 - $4.00. Contact Maggie at (503) 849-6143.

March 16, 2008, 3:00 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Golden Dragon Acrobats.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503)352-2918. Tickets $25.00, $15 Under 12. www.pacificu.edu

March 17, 2008, All Day: St. Patricks Day Celebration.
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact: (503)992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com All Ages. Free

March 29, 2008. 11:00 AM: Kura Blessing of the Brewery (Shinto Ceremony)
with performance by Portland Taiko Drummers.
Sake One, 820 Elm Street. 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

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April 2008

April 2, 2008, 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.

April 3, 2008, 7 PM:  Pacific University Lecture Series - Relativism, Reason, and the Human Normative Predicament" with Dr. Kenneth Taylor, Co-host of NPR's Philosophy Talk.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. www.pacificu.edu.  Admission FREE.

April 5, 2008, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – California Guitar Trio.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. www.pacificu.edu.  Tickets $22.00, 12 & Under: $11.00.

April 12, 2008, MS Oregon Walk 2008 & Fundraiser.
Location:  Forest Grove High School for registration and start/finish.
Contact:  Multiple Sclerosis Society for Oregon (503) 445-8342, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.nationalmssociety.org/ORC.

April 12, 2008, 4:30 PM: 48th Annual Hawaiian Luau.
Dinner 4:30 PM, Show 6:30 PM.
Location: Pacific University, Washburne Hall, 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:$15-$22

April 17, 2008, 7 PM:  Student-Led Town Hall Demystifying Alcohol.
Truth and Consequences of Underage Drinking; panel of local youth and adult experts.
Location:  Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street,
Contact:  Mary Nunnenkamp, Washington County, 503-846-4918 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

April 18-May 11, 2008: Kiss Me Kate.
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8 PM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $8-$10

April 19, 2008, 9AM-1 PM: 13th 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 19, 2008, 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. 

April 19, 2008, 7:30PM: Benefit Concert for Senior Center & Jazz Band.
Join the Senior Center and the High School Jazz Band in concert with renowned pianist Michael Allen Harrison. 
Location: Forest Grove High School Auditorium 
Contact:  Senior Center (503) 357-2021.  Tickets $25.00, Students and Seniors: $20.00.

April 26, 2008, 9 AM: Arbor Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk.
Location: Rogers Park – 2421-17th Avenue.
Pre-registration: $10 – Race Day Registration: $15
More info & registration form. Contact: (503) 992-3226.

April 26, 2008, 10AM -7PM: Medieval Faire in the Grove.
Period games, food, crafts, demonstrations, music.
Location: Pacific University campus, west lawn.
Contact: (503) 352-3011, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  www.FaireInTheGrove.com

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May 2008 

May 3 - 10, 2008, 11AM-5 PM: Saké Flights of Fancy.
Experience the exquisite sakés of the Murai Family, brewed by esteemed Sakémaster Yoshio Koizumi.
Location: SakéOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove.   Flight of Five is $6.
Contact: www.sakeone.com (503) 357-7056 extension 235. 

May 7, 2008, 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.

May 11, 2008, 1-3 PM:  Mother’s Day Ikebana

Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove

Cost: $30.00 Attendance is limited; Please register by Monday, May 5.
Not your usual Mother's Day bouquet. SakéOne presents a special Mother's Day class featuring lessons on Ikebana-Japanese flower arranging (originally practiced as an offering to the Buddhist temples) designed to incorporate the elements of heaven, earth and mankind into a harmonious display. The class includes expert demonstration and lesson by Margaret Harshbarger, saké to sip (of course!) and delicious bites. Margaret Harshbarger has been an Ikebana instructor for 6 years after attaining the rank of Teacher Third Level. Her school of Ikebana is Sogetsu.
Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 503.357.7056 x 234.

May 13-17, 2008:  Forest Grove Library Annual Book Sale
Location:  Forest Grove City Library, Rogers Room.
Contact:  Alana Graham, 503-359-9719.

May 17, 2008, 11 AM- 5 PM:  Saketini Saturday

Be the first on your block to taste these new treats from our test kitchen.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR

Cost:  $5.00  The $5.00 tasting fee includes a flight of five sakés, three sakétinis and a tour.   Tours of the Kura will be available at 1, 2 & 3pm.
Contact:  503.357.7056  x235

May 14, 21, 28, 2008, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 15th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

May 21, 2008, 5-8 PM: 52nd Annual Rotary Steak Feed Dinner.
Location:  University Center at Pacific University. Tickets: $15.00
Contact:  Michelle at (503) 359-4495.

May 22- 24, 2008, 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.

May 24-26, 2008, 11 AM-5 PM:  Rogue Creamery Cheeses and Saké Pairing

One of the region's premier creameries, Rogue Creamery will be joining us for this Memorial Day event.  Rogue Creamery is an artisan cheese company with people dedicated to sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world's finest handmade cheese.   We will be pairing their award-winning cheeses with our award-winning saké to produce this unique tasting.

Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR.

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June 2008  

June 1, 2008, 10AM – 3PM: Annual Spring Garden Tour.
Visit area’s top gardens.  Includes refreshments.
Contact: Friends of Historic Forest Grove
(503) 992-1280, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tickets $12

June 1 - 7, 2008, 11AM-5 PM: Saké Flights of Fancy. 
Explore a rich and robust range of Genshu Sakés. 
Location: SakéOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove.   Flight of Five is $6.
Contact: www.sakeone.com (503) 357-7056 extension 235. 

June 4, 2008, 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.

June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 10th.
Location: 21st Ave, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

June 6-22, 2008:  Dial "M" For Murder.
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8 PM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $8-$10.

June 21, 2008, 11 AM- 5 PM:  Saketini Saturday

Be the first on your block to taste these new treats from our test kitchen.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR

Cost:  $5.00  The $5.00 tasting fee includes a flight of five sakés, three sakétinis and a tour.   Tours of the Kura will be available at 1, 2 & 3pm.
Contact:  503.357.7056  x235. 

June 28, 2008, 5:30-8PM: Sake One Summer Concerts:  Talkdemonic

All ages.  Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR  
Costs:  $8 cover charge

Contact: (503) 357-7056 www.sakeone.com

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July 2008  

July 2, 2008, 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.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 10th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503)992-0078.

July 12, 2008, 5:30 PM: The Main Course: Wine and Food Celebration.
Premier local wine and gourmet meal featuring Andina restaurant.
Location: Main Street. Tasting 5:00-7PM. Dinner and wine 7:00 PM -10:00PM.
Call for dinner and tasting tickets: (503) 357-3006. www.maincoursedinner.com

July 12, 2008, 5:30-8PM: Sake One Summer Concerts:  Jonah

All ages.  Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR  
Costs:   $8 cover charge.

Contact: (503) 357-7056 www.sakeone.com

July 19, 2008, 11 AM- 5 PM:  Saketini Saturday

Be the first on your block to taste these new treats from our test kitchen.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR

Cost:  $5.00  The $5.00 tasting fee includes a flight of five sakés, three sakétinis and a tour.   Tours of the Kura will be available at 1, 2 & 3pm.
Contact:  503.357.7056  x235.

July 20, 2008, 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 26, 2008, 6-8 PM: SakéOne Summer Concert Series - The Slants and 2nd Annual Kimono Fashion Show.   Please join us for The Slants smooth harmonies, infectious melodies and anthemic choruses.  You can check out www.theslants.com to preview their addictive sound.  20% of gate fees from the SakéOne Summer Concert Series benefit Mercy Corps' Voices for a Silent Disaster Fund www.voicesforsilentdisasters.com/about.htm.
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August 2008

August 2, 2008, 5:30-8:00 PM: Sake One Summer Concerts:  The Shaky Hands.
All ages.  Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR  
Costs:   $8 cover charge.
Contact: (503) 357-7056 www.sakeone.com

August 5, 2008, 5-7 PM: National Night Out Block Party: "Giving Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party".
Police and Fire offering food and events in parking lot 1919 Ash Street.
Contact: Police Department (503) 992-3260  Free

August 6, 2008, 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 or (503) 313-9785. Free

August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market
Produce, Food, Music, local goods, August 20 = Salsa Fest. Until October 10th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

August 7-9, 2008, 1:00 PM: 7th Annual Americana Music Festival.
National and regional music acts.   Disc Golf Tournament.
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue. Front lawn. Camping allowed.
Contact: (503) 992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com   Free.

August 17, 2008, 7AM-Noon:  Hulaman & Half Marathon
Location:  Hagg Lake, 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road
Contact:  (503) 992-0805 www.atheleteslounge.com

August 23, 2008, 5:30-8PM: Sake One Summer Concerts:  Stephanie Schneiderman & Keith Schreiner.
All ages.  Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.
Location:  SakéOne 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR  
Costs:   $8 cover charge.
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September 2008  

September 3, 2008, 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, food, music, local goods.  Until October 15th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

September 6, 2008, 6:00 PM:  Mayors' Ball - "Bridging the Gap"
Dinner, auction and dance benefits Senior Center and Senior GAP Program.
Location:  Tuality Healthcare Education Building, Hillsboro.
Contact:  Senior Center (503) 357-2021, Tix:$75.

September, 2008: TBA. Community Theatre.
Location: Theatre in the Grove 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows 8PM Friday and Saturday, 2PM Sunday.
TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $8-$10

September 13, 2008, 5:30-8PM: Sake One Summer Concerts.
820 Elm Street.  21 and over, $8 cover charge ($4.00 club, shareholder, students).
Grassy picnic area and outdoor sake bar.
Contact: (503) 357-7056 www.sakeone.com

September 16, 2008, 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 20, 2008, 5:30AM - 7PM:  2008 USAT Age Group Nationals Triathalon Championship
Location:  Hagg Lake, 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road.
Contact:  www.usatriathalon.org.

September 20, 2008, 9AM - 2PM:  Grand Reopening of Lincoln Park
Various activities and events for the community.
Location:  Between Main and Sunset Drive north of Aquatic Center.
Contact:  Tom Gamble, Parks Director, (503) 992-3238.

September 20, 2008, 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 20, 2008, 9AM – 3PM: Sidewalk Chalk Art Fest.
Location: Downtown-Main Street, Pacific Avenue/21st Avenue.
Contact: Valley Art (503) 357-3703,  www.valleyart.org

September 21, 2008, 12 noon -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 23, 2008, 5 PM - Closing:  Library's Annual Family & Friends 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 27, 2008, 2 PM-late: Equinox Celebration.
Live music, kids games, food and beer specials and more.
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave. (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com
All ages welcome. Free

September 27, 2008, 1-4 PM: Annual Historic Home Tour
Location meeting spot: TBD.
Contact: Friends of Historic Forest Grove (503) 992-1280, www.fghistory.org Tickets $5.00

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October 2008

October 1, 2008, 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 1, 8, 15, 2008, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Abundance Fest – October 8th. Produce, Food, Music, local goods.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org 503-992-0078

October, 2008, TBA: Pacific University Performing Arts Series.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. Tickets $. www.pacificu.edu

October, 2008: TBA: Community Theatre.
Location: Theatre in the Grove 2028 Pacific Ave.
Shows: 8PM Friday and Saturday, 2PM Sunday.
Contact TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $8-$10

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 2008 

November, 2008, TBA: Pacific University Performing Arts Series
Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. Tickets $. www.pacificu.edu

November 5, 2008, 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 5-16, 2008, 10 AM-6 PM: 41st Annual November Valley Art Artist Event.
Location: Valley Art, 2022 Main Street.
Contact: Valley Art, (503) 357-3703. www.valleyart.org

November 28, 2008, 6:30 PM: Holiday Tree Lighting, Caroling & Santa.
Location: Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce, 2417 Pacific Avenue.
Contact: FG Chamber, www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006.

November -December, 2008, TBA:  Community Theatre.
Location: Theatre in the Grove,  2028 Pacific Avenue.
Shows:  8PM Friday and Saturday, 2PM Sunday.
Contact: TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $10-$12

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December 2008

December 3, 2008, 7 PM: Christmas with the Trail Band
Location: Forest Grove High School.
Contact: FG Education Foundation (503) 701-8865.

December 4, 2008, Thursday, 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 or 6, 2008, TBA 6:30 PM: Holiday 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 6, 2008, 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 5-7, 2008, 5 to 9 PM: Holiday Festival Charity of Lights.
Location: Oak Hill subdivision, 1013 34th Place.
Contacts: Summerfield Homes, (503) 992-8892, www.fgchamber.org (503) 357-3006.

December 2008, TBA: 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, 2008, New Year's Eve Bash. 
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

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