Newberg Winery Launches Pinot Noir to Benefit Mental Health Fund
NEWBERG, Ore. — A Newberg winery is using its latest release to raise funds for mental health advocacy, with a local dinner event planned for later this month.
L’Angolo Estate founder Chase Renton launched Resilience, a limited-production Willamette Valley Pinot Noir priced at $38, on May 1 in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month. All proceeds from wine sales benefit the Kevin Love Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on mental health education and stigma reduction.
Renton said the project grew out of his own experiences with anxiety, depression, cancer, and burnout. The wine’s label, featuring Renton’s own handwriting, draws on the Japanese concept of kintsugi — the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — as a symbol of healing.
On Wednesday, May 27, L’Angolo Estate will host a four-course dinner at its Newberg tasting room, prepared by Jack Strong, the James Beard-nominated executive chef at JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and is priced at $175 per person. Reservations are available through Tock.
Resilience is available through L’Angolo Estate’s mailing list, tasting room, and select retail partners. More information is available at langoloestate.com.
Newberg City Club Seeks Board Candidates Ahead of June Election
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg City Club is accepting expressions of interest from members who would like to serve on its Board of Directors, with an annual election scheduled for June 3, 2026.
The election will take place at the club’s final regular meeting of the 2025-26 season. All active members present at the meeting may participate in nominations and the vote. Seven positions are on the ballot: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications, Programs, Membership, and At-Large. The Treasurer, Programs, and At-Large seats are currently expected to be vacant.
Established in 1986, the Newberg City Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a forum for discussion on community issues in Newberg. Bi-monthly lunchtime meetings feature speakers who discus topics that impact the community.
Interested members may email the organization at newbergcityclub@gmail.com for more information.
Chehalem Parks and Recreation District Clerk Earns National Certification
NEWBERG, Ore. — A Chehalem Parks and Recreation District staff member has earned a nationally recognized professional credential in municipal administration.
Chehalem Parks and Recreation District public information officer Kat Ricker has been awarded the Certified Municipal Clerk designation by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, according to a letter from the organization.
Municipal clerks serve as the official record-keepers for local government bodies, maintaining meeting minutes, managing public documents, and supporting the administrative functions of governing boards. The role is often the primary point of contact between a public agency and the residents it serves.
The CMC designation is granted only to clerks who complete what the IIMC describes as demanding education requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community, and state.
The IIMC, founded in 1947, has approximately 14,000 members across the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries.
Nighttime Lane Closures Begin This Week on OR 219 in Newberg
NEWBERG, Ore. — Drivers traveling on Oregon Route 219 in Newberg should expect nighttime lane closures beginning this week as crews begin paving work tied to the ongoing OR 18 interchange reconstruction project, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Single lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., with a reduced speed limit of 35 mph through the work zone. Crews may also work during daytime hours as needed. Drivers should expect construction noise, delays, and equipment moving in and around the area.
The closures are part of Phase 2A of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass project, which involves rebuilding the interchange where OR 18 meets OR 219. Work includes the construction of new on- and off-ramps to OR 18, a new bridge carrying an eastbound exit ramp over OR 219, the realignment of NE Wynooski Road, and the widening of OR 219 to add a travel lane, sidewalk, ADA ramps, and drainage improvements. The project has an estimated total cost of $55.8 million and is expected to be completed by 2027.
ODOT reminds drivers that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether or not workers and signs are present. Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones. Current traffic conditions are available at TripCheck.com.
