Newberg Notices | February 18, 2025

Newberg FISH Updated Hours

NEWBERG, Ore. — Starting Jan. 18, local food bank Newberg FISH expanded its food pantry hours to include every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The expansion allows the food pantry to serve more area residents, specifically those who cannot visit during the weekdays

To utilize the food pantry, members must be Newberg-Dundee residents and household income cannot exceed the following: Two-person household, $5,110; Three-person in household, $6,455; Four-person household, $7,800; Five person household, $9,145.

To join the food bank, call (503) 538-444 to register.

Last year, Newberg FISH served 12,796 individuals with 368,087 pounds of food donated by individuals, government agencies, and businesses thanks to the generosity of 46 volunteers per month. 

Learn more about getting involved at the Newberg FISH website.

99 GALS Awards $64,000 in Grants in 2023/2024

NEWBERG, Ore. — 99 GAL Friends of Yamhill County, a women’s philanthropic giving circle, has just completed its second year of awarding grants to Yamhill County nonprofit organizations in the areas of art, music and culture; children, education, and schools; senior citizen welfare; and women’s health.

Thirty-six grants were awarded in 2023-2024, with grant amounts ranging from $300 to $5,000. Thanks to the donations of over 100 women in the Giving Circle, 99 GAL Friends was able to award more than $64,000 in the first two years of operation. 99 GALS only uses a small fraction of donations for Administrative Expenses, with almost every donated dollar going to awards to local nonprofits.

99 GALS said they welcomes women at any time to join its organization. Visit the 99 GALS website to find information on how to become a member, full descriptions of the grants, and more.

Paper Garden Submissions Close March 2

YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. — Submissions for Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest, an annual writing competition organized by the Arts Alliance of Yamhill County, are now open and close on March 2. 

The annual competition celebrates the work of local writers across a range of ages and skill levels. The competition accepts submissions in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, with separate categories for youth and adults. Residents from across Yamhill County are encouraged to submit their original work. A panel of local writers and educators evaluates the submissions, selecting standout pieces to be recognized in its annual anthology. 

Authors are honored at a public reading and awards ceremony held in the spring, where they have the opportunity to share their work. The competition aims to foster a love of storytelling and writing, bringing together writers from all backgrounds to celebrate the literary arts in Yamhill County.

Learn more at the Paper Gardens Competition website.

Green Planet Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Newberg

NEWBERG, Ore. — After years of preparation and renovations, Green Planet Marijuana Dispensary is now open at 301 W 1st Street.

Owner Miranda Murray said she and her co-owner, Travis Moffatt, purchased the lot in May 2020. In December 2021, the company received approval to begin construction. Between then and September 2024, Murray said they had been waiting for funds to complete the work.

Murray said they chose Newberg because it aligns with their business location strategy. Newberg will be the company’s eighth dispensary, with others in Portland, Canby, King City, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, and Milwaukie.

The building previously housed American Classics and Hot Rods, a classic and luxury car showroom and dealership. That business closed on Aug. 22, 2019, according to state records.