Newveau Festival Seeks Newberg Wineries
NEWBERG, Ore. — A new harvest-season wine festival is seeking Newberg wineries interested in creating nouveau-style wines for the event on Friday, Nov. 21.
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Modeled after the Nouveau Festival in France, the Newveau Festival will feature young wines bottled shortly after primary fermentation. Eight wineries have committed so far, and organizers say participation will be capped at 12. Event organizers said they’re prioritizing Newberg wineries before opening up to the broader Willamette Valley.
“We talked about this tradition in France, where all of the vineyard workers and their communities were coming together to celebrate the harvest by tasting that year’s vintage for the very first time before they go into the cellar for years,” said Newveau Festival co-organizer Branden Andersen. “We were so surprised to see there is nothing like that here in the Willamette Valley. So we decided to make it.”
Andersen’s community media outlet, Newsberg, is the primary sponsor for the event, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the community news project. Nick Konen, vineyard manager at Forest Hills Farms and CPRD board vice president, is co-organizing the festival with Andersen.
Participating wineries must produce at least five cases of nouveau-style wine — traditionally made from Gamay grapes but open to any variety the winery chooses — and may also pour another wine from their lineup. To inquire about participation, email newveaufestival@gmail.com.
Konen and Andersen said a full event announcement is coming soon, but the festival will feature nouveau-style wines, live music, food specials with a local chef, a harvest photography exhibit, an on-site wine shop, and more.
Follow Newveau Festival on Instagram for updates.
Registration Opens for Special Olympics Oregon Fall Sports
NEWBERG, Ore. — Special Olympics Oregon Yamhill County is accepting registrations for its fall sports season, offering athletes opportunities in swimming, bowling, and volleyball.
Swimming practices begin Aug. 31 and will be held Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Newberg Aquatic Center. Bowling participants can choose between two sessions: Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Langer’s in Sherwood starting Aug. 28, or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at The Rec in Keizer starting Aug. 30.
Volleyball practices are scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in McMinnville, with the start date and location to be announced.
Athletes must have current Health History Release Forms completed before participating.
For more information, email yamhill@soor.org or visit the group’s Facebook page, Special Olympics Oregon Yamhill County.
Energy Trust of Oregon Offers Heat Wave Safety Tips
NEWBERG, Ore. — With temperatures near or above 100 degrees this week, the Energy Trust of Oregon is offering tips to help residents stay cool at home while reducing energy costs.
To maximize air conditioning efficiency, set the thermostat a few degrees higher when the house is empty, replace dirty air filters, and ensure vents and registers are sealed.
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can help keep hot air out and cool air in. Caulk or weatherstrip drafty windows and doors, and seal gaps in attics, basements, and crawl spaces before adding insulation.
Light-colored window coverings, drawn during the day, can reduce indoor heat. Open windows at night or early morning for cooler air, and consider planting shade trees as a long-term solution.
Ceiling fans should run counterclockwise in summer to push air down and create a breeze.
To reduce heat indoors, power down electronics when not in use, switch to LED lighting, and cook with a microwave, stovetop, or outdoor grill instead of the oven.
For more information, visit energytrust.org.
‘Spoil Your Dog Day’ Returns to Newberg Animal Shelter
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg Animal Shelter will host its third “Spoil Your Dog Day” on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1591 S. Sandoz Road. Admission is free, and leashed dogs are welcome.
The event, held in honor of National Dog Day, will feature wading pools, a ball pit, agility course, misters, bubbles, and special treats like pupsicles. Vendors, raffles, enrichment and training advice, and a “kissing booth” with free photos from local photographer Lori Ackerman will also be available.
Emcee Jillian Bradshaw will host the festivities. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can meet Newberg-Dundee Police Officer Jeromy Pilon and his K-9 partner, Tango, and watch working-dog demonstrations. Visitors can also meet the shelter’s adoptable pets.
Founded in 2000, the Newberg Animal Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill organization that completes about 800 pet adoptions each year, according to its website.
More information is available at the Newberg Animal Shelter website or by calling 503-554-9285.
CPRD Updates Golf Course Clubhouse RFP Deadline
NEWBERG, Ore. — Chehalem Park and Recreation District has extended the deadline for its Request for Proposals for consultant services on a feasibility and market analysis for the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course clubhouse.
The original submission date fell on Labor Day, when CPRD offices are closed. The new deadline is 1 p.m. Sept. 2, according to Addendum No. 2, released Aug. 8.
Details and documents are available on CPRD’s RFP and Bids webpage.
NDPD Wraps Up July Speed Enforcement Effort
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg-Dundee Police Department concluded a monthlong enhanced speed enforcement operation in July, issuing 157 speeding citations.
Officers spent 18 hours on high-visibility patrols in Newberg and Dundee, making 56 traffic stops during the effort.
The department said the operation was part of its ongoing work to improve road safety.
