Bob & Crystal Rilee Park Reopens to Horseback Riders
According to a Facebook post from the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Bob & Crystal Rilee Park reopened park trails to horseback riders on Sunday, April 27, 2024. The park is closed to horseback riders from fall until spring.
In September 2023, CPRD’s Board of Directors voted 3-2 to remove biking access at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park on Parrett Mountain in order to preserve the park’s original master plan, which did not contain rules for mountain biking access.
As part of the motion, CPRD Staff was instructed to search for another trail system for mountain bikers. According to a Facebook comment from Chehalem Park and Recreation District, the CPRD is continuing that process.
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Lineup for Tunes on Tuesday 2024 Announced
Tunes on Tuesday, the free outdoor concert series held at the Cultural Center Plaza outside of the Chehalem Cultural Center and Newberg Public Library during the summer months, announced the musician lineup for the 2024 season:
- July 9: Pura Vida Orquesta (Latin Music)
- July 16: The Boondock Boys (Southern Rock)
- July 23: Hit Machine (Covers from 70s to 2000s)
- July 30: CJ Mickens Band (Pop/Urban 80s/90s R&B, Funk, Rock and Soul Fusion)
- August 6: Patrick Lamb (Saxophonist and Vocalist)
Tunes on Tuesday is operated by the Newberg Downtown Coalition, Taste Newberg, and the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce. All shows start at 6:30 p.m. barring any extreme weather events. The live music is flanked by local food trucks and vendors.
Learn more at the Tunes on Tuesday website.
Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine Wineries Open Joint Tasting Room in Dundee
According to a press release, wine brands Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine are opening a joint tasting room, called Lytle-Barnett | Aubaine Tasting Room, on Friday, May 10. The tasting room will be donating 5% of sales to ¡Salud! through the month of May.
“This project is a major milestone for us—a result of hard work bringing together the best talents in our region. We’re excited to offer a unique wine and hospitality experience in Dundee,” said Andy Lytle in the release.
The new tasting room is located at 110A SW 7th Ave., Dundee OR, 97115; Operating hours are Thursday – Monday from 11am – 6pm, with summer hours Friday & Saturday 11am – 9pm.
Follow along @LBAubaine on social media to see the tasting room opening progress and soon you can make a reservation for tastings at LBAubaine.com.
Former GFU Football Player Leon Johnson III Signed to Los Angeles Chargers
According to a press release from the university, George Fox University (GFU) Football Bruin Leon Johnson III agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers after going undrafted during the 2024 NFL Draft, according to George Fox University.
Johnson III, a dual sport athlete in both football and baseball, played wide received for the Bruins from 2019 until 2022 before transferring to Oklahoma State University for the 2023 season. If Johnson remains on the team’s roster to the regular season, he will be the first Bruin football athlete to make a game-day roster or appear in an NFL game (former Vikings and Packers placekicker Aaron Elling attended GFU to play soccer, and appeared in 33 NFL games).
Johnson III, who went to high school in Bothell, Wash., led the team in catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns during his freshman year. He ended with 540 yards and three touchdowns during nine games as a junior, and totaled 55 receptions for 1,156 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior at GFU. He broke GFU’s single season records for all-purpose yards, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, as well as single game receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns.
In his senior year at Oklahoma State University, he made multiple catches in all seven starts, and served as game captain for the Big 12 Championship Game against University of Texas.
Read the full press release.
Applications Open for Culinary-Focused Martin Bleck Memorial Scholarship
The Martin Bleck Memorial Scholarship for studies in culinary, hospitality, vitaculture, or oenology is accepting applicants until May 4, 2024. The scholarship is for women pursuing education or training in any of those fields aged 17 – 60 and residents of Yamhill, Washington, Marion, or Polk counties.
Martin Bleck (1968 – 2022) worked at SubTerra: A Wine Cellar and Rogue Gourmet Catering.
“This scholarship is in honor of the ‘flavors’ Martin Bleck brought to our ‘Berg,” states the scholarship webpage. “Also in memory of his creative and generous spirit and how he shared his time and talent within our community. SICV want to continue honoring his contributions and encourage other rising stars to follow this same passion for food and flavor through scholarships for culinary, hospitality, viticulture, and oenology.”
To submit an application, download and fill out the application file (located at the Soroptimist website) and email or mail the application back to Soroptimist of Chehalem Valley before May 4, 2024. The scholarship winner will be notified by May 15.
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