Newberg Notices | January 2

Diaper Drive Kicks Off at Krohn’s Appliances

For the eighth consecutive year, Brian Love — Owner of Krohn’s Appliances in Newberg — is leading the charge to help babies and families in Yamhill County by facilitating one of the largest diaper drives of the year, according to a press release from A Family Place.

“Diaper need is a growing problem in our country,” the release stated. “One in two families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. These babies are more vulnerable to painful rashes and urinary tract infections, and have more trips to the doctor.”

Donations can be dropped off at participating locations around Yamhill County, including:

• Krohn’s Appliance (address)
• Car Quest — Mac Auto Supply (address)
• Umpqua Bank (address)
• Faulconer-Chapman School (address)
• Newberg Ace Hardware (address)

Newberg Downtown Coalition First Friday Artwalk Dates Announced

Mark you calendars: the Newberg Downtown Coalition announced the dates for 2024’s First Friday Artwalk:

• February 2
• March 1
• April 5
• May 3
• June 7
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1
• December 6

January and July are skipped annually due to expected inclimate weather (too cold in January, too hot in July).

During Artwalk, local businesses in the downtown area of Newberg come together to provide the town with art, wine, music, and shopping experience. Each First Friday Artwalk takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn more at the Newberg Downtown Coalition Artwalk Website.

Forage Cafe Newberg Closed in January 2024

Forage Cafe, located at 210 W 1st St, Newberg, OR 97132, is closed for the month of January while they install a new wood-fired pizza oven.

“Our lovely wood-fired oven has served us well for over 18 years,” the company wrote on their Instagram page. “It has traveled throughout the valley and served tens of thousands of wood-fired pizzas. It has been the anchor to everything we do. It was the powerhouse that sustained our employees and our little family.”

According to the post, the pizzaria and Italian-inspired restaurant purchased a wood-fired oven from the California-based Mugnaini Wood Fired Ovens.

Stay tuned at Forage Cafe’s website.

Newsberg is Out of Office in January, Implementing New Events Calendar

As a way to control growth and streamline the busuiness, Newsberg is taking a break from publishing for the month of January. Newsbergt will resume publishing on January 30, 2024.

Newsberg is also in the process of onboarding a new, local events calendar which will provide a more automated event gathering system, freeing up valuable time for your local neighborhood reporter. This calendar should be live by the second week of January.

While Newsberg is implementing the calendar, there may be lapses in service to make tweaks and changes. However, by the end of January, the calendar should be fully functional and include nearly twice the unique events thanks to the technology platform.

If you are a business interested in supporting the events calendar, contact Newsberg to learn about sponsor opportunities. Events are free to publish for any individual, business, or organization in the community and the new platform makes it simple to promote if you’d like to reach a wider audience. More information on that to follow.

Travel Dundee Continues Third Thursday in 2024

According to an Instagram post, Third Thursday is continuing it’s monthly event series in 2024.

“Third Thursday is back and better than ever,” stated the Instagram post from Travel Dundee. “Join us each month for a fabulous evening of fun, music, art, and local delights in the heart of Oregon wine country!”

Third Thursday is a free event where people can walk the streets of Dundee, where several businesses set up art showcases and live music, usually with a food truck parked outside.

A free shuttle service provided by Black Tie Wine Tours runs from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and makes stops at key points across town, according to the post. Those interested in riding the shuttle can park at The Dundee Hotel, the Dundee Bistro, Argyle Winery, or the Dundee Fire Station.

Artists and musicians interested in participating can email bethany@traveldundee.com.

Red Hills Market is Closed January 3 – 18

According to their website, Red Hills Market is closed from January 3 – January 18 to enjoy a winter break. They will reopen January 19th.

Social Goods To Be A Featured Location at Oregon Cider Week 2024

Oregon Cider Week is coming to Newberg through Social Goods Market, on January 16. They are the only representative of Cider Week and CiderCon in the Willamette Valley, according to a press release.

“Our team is incredibly excited to be a part of Oregon Cider Week 2024,” said Robin Sikkens, Certified Cicerone and Sommelier of Social Goods. “This event is more than just a celebration of cider; it’s a gathering of a community that shares a passion for quality, sustainability, and creativity. We can’t wait to share our excitement and connect with fellow cider lovers.”

Oregon Cider Week takes place during CiderCon 2024, an international cider convention coming to Portland, Ore. from January 16 – 19. Oregon Cider Week features special tastings, chef dinners, and tap takeovers all around the state.

Social Goods is partnering with Sherwood’s 19 Acres Cider Co. for an event on January 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., showcasing 19 Acres ciders during a bingo night.