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This Is Forest Grove! 2010 Fun Events & Experiences Calendar

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January 2010

January 5, 2010, 7 PM: CULTURAL SERIES:  "The voters have spoken:  Oregon's Controversial Ballot Initiatives" with Oregon Humanities speaker Professor Jackson Miller of Linfield College.
Presented by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library
Location: Rogers Room at Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact: (503) 992-3247.   FREE

January 10, 2010, 2 PM:  Writers Event:  Lend an Ear, Come and Hear. 
Readings of original works by Writers in the Grove.
Location:  Theatre in the Grove
2028 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact:  TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org  Donations welcome.

January 13, 2010:  ComedySportz Show & Dessert Buffet Fundraiser
Desserts:  6:30 PM; Show:  7:30 PM
Location:  Forest Grove High School, 1401 Nichols Lane 
Contact:  (503) 359-9755   Tix $10

February 2010

February 2, 2010, 7 PM: CULTURAL SERIES:  "An Evening in Africa:  Exploring Wildlife of the Okavango Delta" with Nicole Apelian. 
Presented by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library
Location: Rogers Room at Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact: (503) 992-3247.   FREE

February 3, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday:  Sweet Words -- Authors & Chocolate.
Area authors, readings, chocolate, wine tastings and more.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

February 6, 2010, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Travelin' McCrourys.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503)352-2918. Tickets $22.00. www.pacificu.edu

February 12, 2010, 7PM:  Seafood and Wine Dinner
Pairs Oregon seafood with local Edgefield 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 12-14, 2010:  1st Anniversary Celebration @ Plum Hill Vineyards
Live music, food, wine tasting, and local author book signing.  Free gift for first 200 customers
Location:  Plum Hill Vineyards, 6505 SW Old Hwy 47.  Fri 5-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5.
Contact:  503-359-1946, www.plumhillwine.com  Tasting fee:  $5 with souvenir glass.

February 13, 2010, 5-8PM:  Sweethearts Dinner
Location:  Forest Grove Senior and Community Center,  2037 Douglas Street.
Contact:  503-357-2021, www.fgseniorcenter.org,  Tickets: $20.

February 13, 2010, 6:30-10PM:  Hearts for Habitat Gala
Location:  Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, 12930 Old Pumpkin Ridge Road, North Plains. 
Contact:  Wendy at 503-992-8600.  Tickets: $40 ($20 tax deduction)

February 13-14, 2010, 11 AM - 5 PM:   Annual For the Love of Nigori" Tasting Event: Chocolate & Sake Pairing
Location: Sake One, 820 Elm Street
Contact: 503-357-7056 ext. 234 or www.sakeone.com   Tasting fee: $10

February 14, 2010, Noon to 4 PM:  Valentine's Day Two to Tango
Latin music and Free Tango lessons and wine tasting.
Location:  Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Road
Contact:  503-359-5012, www.montinore.com   Tasting fee:  $5 for 5.

February 16, 2010, 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 19 – March 7, 2010: Doubt
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

February 28, 2010, 11AM-6 PM: 27th Annual St. Anthony Church's Italian Dinner.
Location: St. Anthony's Church, 1660 Elm Street.
Contact: www.stanthonysforestgrove.org (503) 357-2989.  Tix: $6-$10.

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March 2010

March 2, 2010, 7 PM: CULTURAL SERIES:  Irish Music by the duo "Innisfree"
Presented by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library
Location: Rogers Room at Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact: (503) 992-3247.   FREE

March 3, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday: Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

March 5-6 and 11-13, 2010, 7:30 PM, March 7, 1 PM:
FG High School Spring Musical "Grease" 
A new version of the popular 50's rock 'n' roll musical features memorable melodies such as Summer Love, Shakin' at the High School Hop, Beauty School Drop-out, Greased Lightning, and Born to Hand Jive. 
Location:  Ellen Stevens Auditorium, FGHS, 1401 Nicols Lane.
Contact:  (503) 359-8137 ext. 3505.  Tickets: Adults $8, Students/Seniors $6

March 6, 2010, 7 AM-11 AM: 58th 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 6, 2010, 11 AM-close: 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 8, 2010, 7:30 PM: Portland Youth Philharmonic
Location: McCready Hall - Pacific University Campus.
Contact:  (503) 352-2918, www.pacificu.edu  Free.

March 11-14, 2010, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Theatre – Rubber n' Glue.
Location: Tom Miles Theatre - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918, www.pacificu.edu  Tickets $25.00.

March 12, 2010, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – John Sebestian.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918, www.pacificu.edu  Tickets $25.00.

March 17, 2010, 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 27, 2010, 11AM: Kura Blessing of the Brewery (Shinto Ceremony) and Saketini Saturday
Plus Takohachi Taiko drumming and Obukan Kendo martial arts.  
Location:  Sake One, 820 Elm Street.
Contact:  RSVP to (503) 357-7056 ext. 234 or www.sakeone.com

March 26-27, 2010: 64th 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

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April 2010

April 2, 2010, 1-6 PM: Red Cross Blood Drive   
Location: Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street   
Contact: (503) 528-5892, www.redcrossblood.org   Code: forestgrovecity

April 6, 2010, 7 PM: CULTURAL SERIES:  "Prehistoric Humans in Southeastern Oregon" with Dr. Dennis Jenkins, University of Oregon Archeologist.
Presented by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library
Location: Rogers Room at Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact: (503) 992-3247.   FREE

April 7, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events -- Umbrella Contest. 
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

April 10-11, 2010, 11 am - 5 pm:  North Willamette Vintners Wine Trail Weekend.
21 wineries, free wine glass, wine tastings, culinary delights, entertainment and educational activities.
Contact:  www.nwvintners.org   Tickets: $35

April 19, 2010, 4:30 PM: 50th 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 16-May 2, 2010: Cabaret.
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 17, 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 24, 2010, 7:30 PM: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Montreal Guitare Trio.
Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus.
Contact: (503) 352-2918. www.pacificu.edu.  Tickets $22.00, Seniors 10% off.

April 24, 2010, 4PM-7PM: Annual Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner.    
Location: Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar Street.   Take Out available.
Contact:  (503) 357-2689.  Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 6-12 $5, Under 6 Free. 

April 23-25, 2010, 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

April 24-25, 2010, various times:  Spring on 47
Location:  35 wineries and businesses along or near Hwy 47 will celebrate spring with wine tastings, new wine releases, food pairings, sake tastings, live music and discounts.
Contact:  http://sip47oregon.wordpress.com

April 25, 2010:  Flag Raising and Pig Roast
Raising of flag once flown in Iraq, pig roast and assorted side dishes, live music.
Location:  Plum Hill Vineyards, 6505 SW Old Hwy 47.
Contact:  (503) 359-1946, www.plumhillwine.com  $5 entrance fee.

April 25, 2010, 12-4 PM:  Pacific University Jazz Ensemble
Location:  Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Road
Contact:  (503) 359-5012, www.montinore.com  $5 tasting fee.

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May 2010

May 1, 2010, 1-4 PM: Annual Sake & Oyster Fest
Freshly shucked NW oysters paired with local craft sake.
Location: SakeOne, 820 Elm Street.  $15/person includes 6 oysters and 6 sake tastings.  
Contact: RSVP to (503) 357-7056 ext. 234 or www.sakeone.com.  

May 4, 2010, 7 PM: CULTURAL SERIES:  Acoustic Guitarist Larry Pattis.
Presented by the Friends of the Forest Grove Library
Location: Rogers Room at Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue.   
Contact: (503) 992-3247.   FREE

May 5, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

May 17-22, 2010:  Forest Grove Library Annual Book Sale
Location:  Forest Grove City Library, Rogers Room.
Contact:   503-992-3247. 

May 12, 19, 26, 2010, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 13th.
Location: Main Street, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

May 26, 2010, 5-8 PM: 54th Annual Rotary Steak Feed Dinner.
Location:  University Center at Pacific University. Tickets: $15.00
Contact:  Michelle at (503) 359-4495.

May 27-29, 2010, 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 http://www.pacificu.edu/academics/special/mim/ $4-$6.

May 28-June 13, 2010:  You Can't Take it With You.
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. 

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June 2010

June 2, 2009, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 13th.
Location: Main Street, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

June 6, 2010, 11AM-4 PM: Annual Spring Garden Tour 
Visit area's top gardens, includes refreshments.  Vendors 11-4, Tours 12-4
Location meeting spot: Old Train Station/Burlingham Building, 19th & Main.
Contact: Friends of Historic Forest Grove (503) 992-1280, www.historicforestgrove.org Tickets $12

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July 2010 

July 7, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com (503) 359-1967, (503) 313-9785.

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Until October 13th.
Location: Main Street, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503)992-0078.

July 10, 2010, 8AM-Noon:  Olympic & Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
Location:  Hagg Lake, 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road
Contact:  (503) 992-0805 www.racecenter.com/hagglake

July 18, 2010, 8:30 AM -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

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August 2010

August 3, 2010, 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 4, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967 or (503) 313-9785. Free

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010, 4-8 PM: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market
Produce, Food, Music, local goods, August 25 = Salsa Fest. Until October 14th.
Location: 21st Avenue, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078

August 14, 2010, 1:00 PM: 9th 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 21, 2010, 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:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (503) 359-1967  Tickets:  $10.00

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September 2010    

September 1, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967 or (503) 318-6317.

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.
Produce, food, music, local goods.  Until October 13th.
Location: Main Street, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078.

September 2010: TBA.  
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 18, 2010, 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 18, 2010, 9AM – 3PM: Sidewalk Chalk Art Fest.
Location: Downtown-Main Street, Pacific Avenue/21st Avenue.
Contact: Valley Art (503) 357-3703,  www.valleyart.org

September 18, 2010, 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 18, 2010, All Day: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day  
Live music, food and drink specials and more.  
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave. (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com  

September 25, 2010, All Day: Oktoberfest  
Live music, beer booths, food and sausages, balloon guy, face painter and more.  All ages welcome.
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave. (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com   Free

September 26, 2010, 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.historicforestgrove.org Small admission charge.

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October 2010

October 6, 2009, 5-8 PM: FIRST WEDNESDAY/Pie Contest.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 359-1967 or (503) 318-6317.

October 6, 13, 2010, 4-8 P.M: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market. 
Produce, Food, Music, local goods.
Location: Main Street, Downtown.
Contact: Gina Bell, www.adelantemujeres.org 503-992-0078.

October 2010: TBA  
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, 2010, 4-6 PM Downtown Halloween Trick or Treating.
Location: Downtown Merchants. Contact City Club (503) 357-0316.

October 31, 2010, 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 2010     

November 3, 2010, 5-8 PM: First Wednesday/Downtown Late Night Tonight.
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com  (503) 318-6317, (503) 313-9785.

November 8-13, 2010:  FG LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE.
Location:  Rogers Room, 2114 Pacific Avenue
Contact:  Friends of FG Library, 503-992-3247.

November 2010, 10 AM-6 PM: 43rd Annual November Valley Art Artist Event.
Location: Valley Art, 2022 Main Street.
Contact: Valley Art, (503) 357-3703. www.valleyart.org

November 26, 2010, 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 2010      

December 1, 2010, Wednesday, 5-8 PM:  First Wednesday/ Downtown Late Night Tonight
Businesses offer shopping specials and events.
Location: Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com (503) 318-6317, (503) 992-3293.

December 2010: Community Theatre:  TBA.
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 4, 2010, 8:30AM- 5PM: Holidays in the Grove.
Hay Rides, Breakfast/Photos with Santa, storytelling, art for children & more.
Location: Throughout Downtown.
Contact: www.fgcityclub.com City Club (503) 357-0316.

December 4, 2010, 5:00 PM: Light Parade. 
Festive lighted floats and walkers.
Location:  Downtown Forest Grove.
Contact: City Club www.fgcityclub.com (503) 359-1967 or John L Scott (503) 318-6317.

December 8, 2010, 7 PM: Christmas with the Trail Band
Location: Forest Grove High School.  Tickets:  $16 adults, $10 children under 12
Contact: FG Education Foundation (503) 701-8865.

December 11-12, 2010, 9-11AM:  Breakfast with Santa. 
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

December 2010, 6:00 - 8 PM: Wassail Party @ Forest Grove City Library. 
Punch, cookies, and Family Storytime at 7 p.m.
(503) 992-3247.

December 31, 2010, New Year's Eve Bash. 
Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue.
Contact:  (503) 992-9533.  www.mcmenamins.com

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