This Is Forest Grove!
2016 Fun Events & Experiences Calendar
January 2016
January 5, 2016, 7pm: Cultural Program - Friends of Historic Forest Grove: Educators of the public presents a recap of early achievements and their first cemetery historical tour. Presented by Friends of Forest Grove Library, Location: Rogers Room, Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave (503) 992-3247 FREE
January 9, 2016, 7pm: Winter Scotch Dinner: Selection of Scotches paired with multicourse dinner. Scotch expert Stuart Ramsay. Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. www.mcmenamins.com (503) 992-9533 Tickets $80
January 15-24, 2016: The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers’ Edition: Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. Shows 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday www.theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349 Tickets $12-$14
January 30, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – International Guitar Night: Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. www.pacificu.edu (503)352-2918 Tickets $25
February 2016
February 2, 2016, 7pm: Cultural Program - Remembering Frank Sinatra: 2015 marked the Centennial year of Frank Sinatra’s birth. Presented by Friends of Forest Grove Library, Location: Rogers Room, Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave, (503) 992-3247 FREE
February 6, 2016, 6-10pm: Hearts for Habitat Gala & Auction: Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing. Location: FG Senior & Community Center, 2037 Douglas St, Forest Grove. Contact Pat Truax at (503) 357-6506. Tickets $50 per person, Available at Forest Grove Habitat for Humanity Restore or visit westtualityhabitat.org
February 9, 2016, 4:30-7pm: St. Bede’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Location: United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar St. www.stbedes.net (503) 357-5300 $7 for adults, $6 youth & seniors, Family of 3 or more--$1 off per ticket. Under age 6 FREE.
February 11-14, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Winter Theatre – Dance Slow Decades: Location: Tom Miles Theatre, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. Box Office (503) 352-2918 http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events
February 13, 2016, 6-8:30pm: Cave by Candlelight Dinner at Apolloni Vineyard: A romantic
evening, with dinner served in the wine cave. Enjoy a feast for the senses, with delicious food
paired with sparkling white wines, as well as library Pinot and more! Location: Apolloni Vineyards, 14135 NW Timmerman Rd, Forest Grove. www.apolloni.com (503) 359-3606 Reservations required. Tickets $85
February 13, 2016, Noon-4pm: “Bottle Up Your Love”: Make your very own Pinot Noir blend, music and wine tasting. Location: Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Rd, Forest Grove. www.montinore.com Reservations required. (503) 359-5012 ext106. Ticket price includes bottle of YOUR special blend and 2 wine flights $75 per couple; $60 for Wine Club Members.
February 13 & 14, 2016, Noon-4pm: Chocolate, Pinot & Port at David Hill Vineyard: House made chocolates paired with our wines and port. Location: David Hill Vineyard, 46350 NW David Hill Rd, Forest Grove. www.davidhillwinery.com (503) 992-8545 Cost $5, Wine Club Members are FREE
February 14, 2016, 11am-5pm: Couple’s Cocktails: 2-for-1 cocktail glass pours for couples. Location: Sake One, 820 Elm St., Forest Grove, (503) 357-7056 ext. 235. www.sakeone.com
February 14, 2016, 6-8pm: Valentine’s Dinner at Plum Hill: Location: Plum Hill Vineyards, 6505 SW Old Hwy 47, Gaston, (503) 359-4706 Reservations required. Tickets $35 per person http://www.plumhillwine.com/events.htm
February 26 – March 13, 2016: Rent: Location, Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove. Shows 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday, www.theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349 Tickets $12-$14
February 27, 2016, 7:30pm: Stars in the Grove: Popular local Community Variety Show that showcases talents of all ages of area residents. Location: Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University, Forest Grove. Questions please contact Howard, (503) 357-3006 Tickets $10 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors.
February 27-28, 2016, 11am-6pm: Vineyards Souper Bowl Weekend: Details to come, Location: Provincial Vineyards, 14373 NW Timmerman Rd http://provincialvineyards.com/
February 27-28, 2016, 1-1:30pm: Pruning Class with Pinot Noir: This is a demonstration of how to prune one and two year old vines. Take home a complimentary Pinot plant then warm by the wood stove with soup and wine. Location: Provincial Vineyards, 14373 NW Timmerman Rd http://provincialvineyards.com/
March 2016
March 1-13, 2016: Rent: Location, Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. Shows 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday, www.theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349 Tickets $12-$14
March 1, 2016, 7pm: Cultural Series – Elections 2016 “The twists and turns of the 2016 campaign”: by Russ Dondero, Political Science Professor Emeritus, Pacific University. Presented by Friends of Forest Grove Library, Location: Rogers Room, Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave, (503) 992-3247 FREE
March 4 & 5, 2016, 5-8pm: 2nd Birthday Celebration & Fashion Show: Location: Tory’s Place, 2015 19th Ave., Complimentary wine tasting and snacks. Fashion show presented by Tory’s Place. (503) 359-4706
March 5, 2016, All Day: Grand Lodge 94th Birthday Party: Live music, food and drink specials, face painters, balloon art. Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue. (503) 992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com All Ages Welcome. Free
March 10-13, 2016: Pacific University Spring Theatre - R.U.R.: Location: Tom Miles Theatre, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. Box Office (503) 352-2918 http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events
March 12, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Darlingside: Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. www.pacificu.edu (503) 352-2918 Tickets $25
March 12, 2016, 5:30pm: 28th Annual Chamber Spring Dinner & Auction: Theme, Mardi Gras! Location, St Anthony’s Church, 1660 Elm St. Contact: Howard, (503) 357-3006. Tickets: $60.
March 13, 2016, 11:30 am to 7pm: “Maialata: The Festival of the Pig”: Includes full day of hands-on learning in butchering, pasta making, charcuterie, wine tasting & drinking. A seat at the grand feast, gratuity, a few special surprises and all things porcine. Location: Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Rd, Forest Grove. www.montinore.com Reservations required. (503) 359-5012 ext. 106 Cost: $175
March 17, 2016, All Day: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Irish dancers, live music, bagpipers and more. McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue. (503) 992-9533 www.mcmenamins.com All Ages Welcome. Free
March 18 & 19, 2016: 70th Annual All Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest:
Time: Friday – 7pm; Saturday – 2pm & 7pm. Location: Forest Grove High School, 1401 Nichols Ln. Forest Grove. Contact: (503) 310-7919, www.balladtownusa.com Tickets may be purchased online https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=btusa $20-$22
March 19, 2016, 12:30pm departure: Tour and Taste Daytrip: Here's a great way to taste a few wines in the region without having to map it out yourself! Tasting fees and light appetizers are included within the package. Tour departs from McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. www.mcmenamins.com (503) 992-9533 Tickets $90 per ticket
April 2016
April 2, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Performing Arts Series – Karla Bonoff: Location, Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. www.pacificu.edu (503) 352-2918 Tickets $25
April 2, 2016, 6pm: Meet the Artist Dinner: Support Art in the Park, An Italian Feast, Featuring: Amanda Houston, Location: FG City Auditorium, tickets $45 Call Dana (503) 502-3392 or e-mail
April 2-3, 2016, 11am-6pm: Seasonal Grand Opening Festival: Bud break is on its way, musicians, door prizes, special paired appetizers, waived fee on wine flight tastings. Location: Provincial Vineyards, 14373 NW Timmerman Rd. http://provincialvineyards.com/
April 5, 2016, 7pm: Cultural Series: Mrs. Pittock Returns: 170-year-old Georgiana Pittock will tell us how the 1854 wagon train, despite cholera, dysentery and death, brought some of the first roses to the city of Portland. Presented by Friends of Forest Grove Library. Location: Rogers Room, Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue. Contact City Library (503) 992-3247 FREE
April 9, 2016, 4:30pm: 56th Annual Hawaiian Luau: Dinner 4:30 PM, Show 6:30 PM. Location: Pacific University, Stoller Center & University Center, (503) 352-2073 www.pacificu.edu Tickets $25-$38
April 9-10, 2016, 11am-4pm: North Willamette Vintners Wine Trail Weekend: Spend a weekend exploring Oregon wine country. Visit up to 23 wineries; enjoy wine tastings, culinary delights, entertainment and educational activities. http://nwvintners.org (503) 941-0609 Tickets $45
Full-weekend, $30 Sunday only $10 DD weekend
April 15, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Spring Choral Concert: Location, McCready Hall, Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center. Contact (503) 352-2918. http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events Tickets: $7, $5-Seniors
April 15 – May 1, 2016: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave. Shows 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 2:30 PM Sunday. Contact TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $12-$14
April 16, 2016, 12:30pm departure: Tour and Taste Daytrip: Get a taste of Oregon Wine Country by visiting three tasting rooms, dining on appetizers and learning more from our dynamic tour guide. Tour departs from McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove www.mcmenamins.com (503) 992-9533 Tickets $90 per person
April 16, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Spring Jazz Nite: featuring Jazz Band, Jazz choir Location: McCready Hall, Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center. Contact (503) 352-2918. http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events Tickets: $10, $7-Seniors
April 16-17, 2016 11:30am: Bonsai Tree Demonstration: Learn pruning, potting and more. Location: Tillamook Forest Center. www.tillamookforestcenter.org 866-930-4646
April 21-23, 2016: Pacific University Dance – Dance Works XIII: Location: Tom Miles Theatre, Pacific University Campus, Forest Grove. Box Office (503) 352-2918 http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events
April 22-23 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University – “Ransom!! –an almost comic opera”: An evening of Art Songs and the premier performance of faculty composer Timothy Stephens’ new opera composition. Location: McCready Hall, Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center. Contact (503) 352-2918. http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events Tickets for Fridays show: $5, Free to Students/Staff/Faculty, Saturday Admission FREE to all
April 30, 2016, Noon-4pm: Crawfish Boil Dinner & New Release Day: All-you-can-eat crawfish and wine pairings. Location: Montinore Estate 3663 SW Dilley Road. Contact (503) 359-5012 ext. 106 or www.montinore.com Cost: $60
April 30, 2016, 7:30pm: Pacific University Spring Symphonic Band Concert: Location: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center - Pacific University Campus, Contact (503) 352-2918. http://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events Tickets: $7, $5-Seniors
May 2016
May 1, 2016: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave. Shows 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. Contact TITG (503) 359-5349 www.theatreinthegrove.org Tix $12-$14
May 1, 2016, 7:00pm: Pacific Philharmonic Orchestra: Location: McCready Hall - Pacific University Campus. General Admission, $7; seniors, $5; Pacific staff, faculty & students free; For Music & Theatre events ticket information, call the University Box Office at (503) 352-2918, M-F 1:00-5:00pm www.pacificu.edu
May 3, 2016, 7pm: Cultural Series: Young at Heart Readers’ Theatre: this eclectic group of actors, writers and dramatists will prepare and present special performances of comedy, drama, poetry and a few surprises. Presented by Friends of Forest Grove Library. Location: Rogers Room, Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Avenue. Contact City Library (503) 992-3247. FREE
May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016, 4-8pm: Forest Grove Farmer’s Market: Produce, Food, Music, local goods. Runs through October 26th, Location: Main Street Downtown, Contact: Kaely Summers, www.adelantemujeres.org (503) 992-0078 x213
May 4, 2016, 5-8pm: First Wednesday - Spring Into Action: Features local charities and non-profits. May thru November, Businesses offer shopping specials and events. Location: Downtown Forest Grove. Contact: www.fgcityclub.com (503) 708-7142 or (503) 313-9785
May 7, 2016, 1:30-3:30pm: Moms Afternoon High Tea: Tea, snacks, live classical music and activities, Forest Grove Senior & Community Center. RSVP Limited seating $15/adult, $10/child (503) 357-2021 www.fgscc.org
May 7, 2016, 8 & 9am start times: 5K, 10K, or 10.5m ORCC Hagg Lake Run/Walk: Hagg Lake, 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Rd. http://orrc.net/events/event-list/hagg-lake-runs-10-4-mile-10k-and-5k/ $30-$45. (503) 821-9577
May 7, 2016, Noon-4:30pm: Annual Sake & Oyster Fest: Freshly shucked NW oysters paired with local craft sake. Location: SakeOne, 820 Elm Street. RSVP to (503) 357-7056 ext. 235 or www.sakeone.com $25/person
May 8, 2016, TBA: Mother’s Day Brunch: Local artisan brunch. Plum Hill Vineyards 6505 SW Old Hwy 47. (503) 359-4706 for reservations. tix $30 www.plumhillwine.com
May 14-15, 2016, 10am: Medieval Faire in the Grove: Period games, food, crafts, demonstrations, music. Location: McMenamins Grand Lodge. (503) 352-2772 www.FaireInTheGrove.com
May 14-15, 2016 10am: International Migratory Bird Day Celebration: Explore the summer home of migratory birds. Guided bird walk, scavenger hunt, story and kids craft. Location: Tillamook Forest Center. www.tillamookforestcenter.org 866-930-4646
May 14, 2016, Noon-5pm: Beer vs. Wine: The fun debate, 3 Mugs Brewery of Hillsboro on site. Tastings of tapped beer and wine, appetizers, door prizes, live music. No ticket, cover, tasting, food, or entry charge, Just come out! Location: Provincial Vineyards, 14373 NW Timmerman Rd http://provincialvineyards.com/
May 14, 2016, 2-4pm: Village Without Walls: A Village is a group of members in nearby neighbor-hoods who commit to help each other thrive and do what is needed to age affordably in their own homes. Village Informational Meetings describe membership fees and benefits, volunteer svc and professional business services. See www.villagewithoutwalls.org for more details.
May 14, 2016, 12:30pm departure: Tour and Taste Daytrip: Get a taste of Oregon Wine Country by visiting three tasting rooms, dining on appetizers and learning more from our dynamic tour guide. Tour departs from McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. www.mcmenamins.com (503) 992-9533 Tickets $100
May 21-22, 11:30am & 1:30pm: Winter Steelhead Release Walk: Explore the world of salmon; after talk release small fry into Jones Creek. Location: Tillamook Forest Center. www.tillamookforestcenter.org
May 28-30, 2016, 11am-5pm daily: Memorial Weekend at Montinore Estate: Featuring wine pairings and new releases of Pinot Noir. Location: Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Road. Contact(503)359-5012 ext. 106 or www.montinore.com Cost: $15, wine glass included with admission
May 28-30, 2016: Memorial Weekend in Wine Country at Plum Hill: Tasting 6 wines paired with cheese, bread and olive plus souvenir wine glass, Location: Plum Hill Vineyards 6505 SW Old Hwy 47. (503)359-4706 www.plumhillwine.com
May 28, 2016, 12:30pm departure: Tour and Taste Daytrip: Get a taste of Oregon Wine Country by visiting three tasting rooms, dining on appetizers and learning more from our dynamic tour guide. Tour departs from McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove. www.mcmenamins.com (503) 992-9533 Tickets $100
May 28, 2016, 3pm: Pacific University’s Music in May: Top high school students playing Orchestra, Choir and Band Concerts under guest conductor. Location: Stoller Center/Pacific Athletic Complex. Contact: (503) 352-2198 www.pacificu.edu/academics/special/mim/ $5 students, seniors; $7 adults.