North Douglas Betterment

Drain Pool Summer Kickoff
2023-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Summer Kickoff Free Swim!
Monday June 12th From 1pm-4pm
Price: $0
Ages: All (As per normal pool policy, no children under 9 unless accompanied by an adult)
Come Celebrate the start of the summer season with us!

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Drain Civic Center Open House
2023-06-16 17:30 - 19:30
Drain Civic Center Open House on June 16th.
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NDB Board Meeting
2023-06-19 06:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Yoncalla Library, 194 Birch St, Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
North Douglas Betterment Board Meeting
3rd Monday of every month at 6pm at the Yoncalla Library

North Douglas Parks & Rec Annual Youth Sports Baseball Tournament
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | North Douglas Elementary School, 100 N School St, Drain, OR, 97435, United States
North Douglas Parks & Rec Annual Youth Sports Baseball Tournament
June 24 & 25
@ North Douglas Elementary school and Howard’s field – all day event

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Yoncalla 4th of July Celebration
2023-07-04
North Douglas County has an amazing annual 4th of July fireworks event in Yoncalla that is enjoyed by hundreds of spectators from all over Douglas County, Lane County, and even neighboring states. Continued local support and volunteer participation has made this a huge celebration.
The fireworks show will be located above the Log Pond again this year with a full day of fun leading up to the show including a parade, kids activities, concessions, and live music by Timberwolf!
More info or to donate visit ndbetterment.org/fireworks
North Douglas Betterment is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all the donated funds and services are 100% tax deductible. 100% of the proceeds go towards the show.

Drain Victorian Garden and Tea Tour: The Age of the Mystics
2023-07-15 14:00 - 17:00
Welcome back to Douglas Country’s premier FREE event: the annual Victorian Garden and Tea tour! The Victorians were famous for being into mysticism. Be prepared to be enchanted by all the fun activities related to the theme!
There will be a passport of all stops and you will need to drop that at Ame and Jim’s for door prizes by 5.
Also, wear your best party clothes-costume contest to conclude the event at 5 at Ame and Jim’s.
All ages welcome but out of courtesy to all participants, please no picking of flowers and children must be supervised by attentive adults.
Awesome raffle basket/prizes available if you complete all stops! Pick up your entry at most stops (not at the drive or walk by stops) , get it checked at each spot, return the entry to the Beard’s by 5 for a chance to win!

Stop 1:
Ame and Jim Beard, 105 West A Avenue. This home, known as the Hasard House, boasts of being the most photographed properties in Drain and famous our hospitality. Ame is a master gardener and specialize in flowers, herbs, unique plants and berries.Enjoy live music, tea, hors devours, live art and lovely gardens.
Music:
TBA
Live Art: Nissie Ellison.
Tarot by Misty Savage
Food:
The tea time menu at Ame’s and Jim’s TBA
Beverages:
Hot or cold Tea with fresh cream , honey, lemon and sugar
Champagne /Martinellis
Stop 2
Exclusively Bridal and Cake Castle
Stop by to enjoy tea and taste the deliciousness of Cake Castle cookies! Live models! Bonnie Morgan is your host, 101 East B Avenue.
Stop 3
Gardens of Georgia Richmond, -drive or walk by! 231 West C Avenue.

Stop 4
Beaver Creek Unique
Come check out this awesome shop and munch on tea/cookies, free essential oil samples, and a raffle for a tea shirt and and a air plant!
Charlotte and Russ Kaleese are your hosts, 416 West B
Stop 5
Make sure to check out the Drain Castle! This gem is owned by the North Douglas School District. Check it out at: 500 South Main Street. Drive or walk by only. No check box for the raffle!

Stop 6
Stop 6 at 205 W “A” Ave is sponsored by the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library and includes local history, a heritage rose bush, Drain Civic Center / library and covered bridge.
Stop 7
You are going to be dazzled by the garden of Rika Ottenbreit. Perched on top of the hill overlooking Drain with spectacular views, Rika has amazing paths and relaxing areas. Caution: this is a steep drive with some narrow stretches of road-take things slow and easy. 401 Lowe Road.
Stop 8:
Country Cabin Coffee and Laundry is passing out their delicious cookies! Join host Sandi Malchow at 438 West B Street.
Stop 9:
You surely have seen the super cute fairy houses at Sally Shepherd’s house. She is at 405 S Cedar and you can enjoy some cookies .

If you would to participate in the tour, please contact Ame Beard. We would also love to have authors, artists and speakers to come join (or your awesome idea!). Donations are appreciated to offset costs of you aren’t able to help in another way.
Looking forward to seeing you and your family!

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North Douglas County Fair
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23
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North Douglas County Fair Parade
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00
Please remember Pre registration helps us better plan for volunteers and traffic control! To ensure your spot in the parade with your category please register here. Form

Registration is completely free and judging and prizes are TBA
Thank you all for your support and we look forward to this years Parade!

Eagles Forever... Forever Eagles YHS Reunion
2023-08-05 10:00 - 19:00 | Yoncalla High School, 292 Fifth St, Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Save the Date: August 5th-6th, 2023
Forever Eagles . . . Eagles Forever
Yoncalla High School Reunion
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vUKGiE1HW2urta6p6
Along with Mike Bendele and several other former teachers, students and friends, this event is a ONE-TIME reunion that we have titled: “Forever Eagles . . . Eagles Forever”.
Initially, we wanted to target the graduating classes of the late 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. These are the years in which we were working at Yoncalla High School as teachers and coaches. As we got deeper into the planning (we will have been organizing this for about a year and a half) it was becoming clear to us that other YHS graduates, family and friends would have a natural interest in being in attendance.
We desire to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable . . . so we have expanded our class invitation to . . . ALL GRADUATING CLASSES . . . all YHS graduates . . . all teachers . . . all coaches . . . all staff . . . all family . . . and all friends!!
We are planning to hold the reunion at the YHS gym where we have scheduled slide show presentations (by the decade and about 30-45 minutes in length) beginning in the mid-1940’s to the present.
We are also setting up special YHS memorabilia displays that include scrapbooks, athletic record boards, and associated YHS clothing among other items of special school interest. With the remodeling of the school, we have planned and scheduled guided school tours. We hope to attract as many former teachers and staff as we can and we will have a special reception area in the gym for them to greet their former students.
There will be a professional photographer present for group pictures that will also be available for purchase.
T-shirts will also be available for purchase. More info to come.
RV Parking
There will be organized RV parking on the lower athletic fields.
Because “Forever Eagles . . . Eagles Forever” is scheduled for August 5th and 6th, the Yoncalla Summer Festival (organized and directed by David Adkisson) will also have planned their activities for this weekend. Down on Main Street, the normal Festival activities will be happening, including vendor booths, festival activities and live music later on Saturday night. We are being told that the Festival is trying to open the Applegate House (near the end of Halo Trail) for tours on this same weekend!
On-site food options for attendees will be available as well as plenty of other food options downtown in conjunction with the Yoncalla Festival!
For questions or more information you may contact Terry Duncan (johnnybean53@yahoo.com) or Mike Bendele (mbendele@ipw-inc.net).
We do not want to adversely impact the important and established annual reunion organized by Wayne Van Loon. That reunion will be in place for years to come.
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SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 5th, 2023
10:00 – Doors Open
11:00 – Welcome and 1940’s/50’s Slideshow (Gym)
12:00 – 1960’s Slideshow (Gym)
1:00 – 1970’s Slideshow (Gym)
1:45 – First Building Tour (Meet in hallway in front of the office)
2:00 – ALL group picture (Gather on east side of building)
2:30 – 1980’s Slideshow (Gym)
3:30 – 1990’s Slideshow (Gym)
4:15 – Second Building Tour (Meet in hallway in front of the office)
4:30 – 2000’s Slideshow (Gym)
5:30 – 2010’s Slideshow (Gym)
7:00 – Doors Close

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Yoncalla Summer Festival
2023-08-05 12:00 - 22:00
Grab the entire family and lets have some fun at the 2023 Yoncalla Summer Festival!
This years one day event will offer kids games, prizes, vendors, local open businesses, music and more! Keep checking back for updates as we release our music line up!

The Yoncalla Alumni Association will be hosting their “Eagles Forever… Forever Eagles YHS Reunion” the same day. Lets pack the town, support local business, and have a good time.

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Drain City Wide Yard Sale
2023-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
The Drain City Wide Yard Sale is Aug 12, spaces to rent will be in the Civic Center only.
No outside spaces. Call 541-836-2755 for a contract or info.

Future of Fireworks in Yoncalla
2023-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Yoncalla Community Center, 400 Main St., Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Everyone is invited to attend the NDB meeting on August 21st at 6pm at the Yoncalla Community Center to discuss the future of fireworks in our community and how to get involved. We need your help to keep the fireworks in Yoncalla.

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Yoncalla City-Wide Yard Sale
2023-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for the 2023 Yoncalla City Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, August 26th from 8am-5pm.

Digital map available here

Physical maps will be available at the Yoncalla Post Office or Community Center on August 26th.

Yoncalla Trunk or Treat + Costume Parade
2023-10-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Yoncalla Community Center, 400 Main St., Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Join us for some trunk-or-treating and a costume parade on Tuesday, October 31st from 3:30-5pm outside the Yoncalla Community Center with costume parade down Main Street to the library at 4:45.

Community members are invited to decorate their trunks and come hand out candy. Please sign up below to reserve a space.
Please sign up at the link below to reserve a space.
https://forms.gle/wXM9Beu2yxW6PbG17

Everyone else should come out and line Main Street to watch the costume parade.

If you would like to donate candy, treats, or prizes to the event, please let us know.
If you plan to hand out candy from your home after the events, please fill out this form to be included on the candy map. Maps will be available in print and digitally at the Trunk or Treat and Haunted Library.
Candy Map Form: https://forms.gle/eJDkDno8Ua4eA2KW9
Candy Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Nc5lm6p-1lbzqBY0WpvUZwtpWn-HdbU&usp=sharing

Hosted by North Douglas Betterment
*more info on costume parade coming soon. Prizes for all age groups.

If you have questions you can contact us (call or text)
at 541-537-4907

The costume parade will end at the Yoncalla Library for the Haunted Library event starting at 5pm

Yoncalla Holiday Craft Fair
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Yoncalla Community Center, 400 Main St., Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Yoncalla Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 4th from 9-3
at the Yoncalla Community Center

Vendor fees, breakfast sales, and raffle benefiting North Douglas Betterment’s Yoncalla 4th of July Fireworks
If you are interested in having a booth, please contact Yoncalla Chamber via messenger or via call/text at (541) 537-4907 or fill out the online vendor form here: https://forms.gle/NzCgcnocvpmP739p9

Admission is Free
Raffle Prizes
Breakfast 9-12
Biscuits and gravy benefiting the Yoncalla 4th of July Fireworks
Lunch 12-3
Chicken noodle soup and egg salad sandwiches

Support local businesses and NDB’s Yoncalla 4th of July Fireworks

Drain Light Parade
2023-12-09 18:00
Line up will start at 4pm on the corner of Applegate Ave & Fir St. Feel free to get there early if you need more time before judging. Must check in before 5:30 for judging. Please don’t block driveways and be courteous of businesses and others.
If you park under the cover at the gas pumps please make sure to leave one pump open for use!
Judging time to be decided
Beginning float will start at the corner of Date St & Applegate and take off at 6pm.
Parade route to be decided Tree lighting will take place immediately afterwards in the Ray’s parking lot. End parking will be at the machine shop & aldercraft for viewing and award ceremony will take place in the Ray’s parking lot immediately following the lighting of the tree.
No entry fee is required, all donations will go towards winners prize!
All floats must have lights of some sort as this will take place at night!
Volunteers are needed!
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Drain Drive Through Nativity
2023-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Drain Church of Christ, 401 2nd St, Drain, OR, 97435, United States

Yoncalla Festive Family Fun at the Library
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Yoncalla Library, 194 Birch St, Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Come in and join us for Christmas fun!
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Drain Gingerbread Houses and Santa
2023-12-16 12:00 - 15:30 | Drain Civic Center, 205 W A Ave, Drain, OR, 97435, United States
Make gingerbread houses from 12-3pm.
Photos with Santa at 3pm.

Yoncalla Light Parade & Tree Lighting
2023-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Yoncalla High School, 292 Fifth St, Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Join us for the Annual Christmas Light Parade with the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree.
Line up at the Yoncalla High School at 5pm.
Parade starts at 6, the route will be posted.
The parade finishes at the Yoncalla Community Center for the Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party.

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Yoncalla Community Christmas Party
2023-12-16 19:00 | Yoncalla Community Center, 400 Main St., Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States

Holiday Raffle
2023-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Yoncalla Community Center, 400 Main St., Yoncalla, OR, 97499, United States
Holiday Raffle supporting the Yoncalla 4th of July Fireworks.
We need your help to keep the fireworks in Yoncalla for the 4th of July!
The last few years, donations have not covered the cost of the show.
The 2023 show cost roughly $22,000 and the price increases every year.

We need to raise $15,000 by the end of 2023 to keep the show in Yoncalla for 4th of July 2024
View prizes or purchase raffle tickets today to help us raise $15,000 at ndbetterment.org/fireworks

$1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets
Drawing takes place December 16th, 2023 at the Yoncalla Community Christmas Party at the Yoncalla Community Center.

If you would like to contribute to one of the baskets, please reach out today.
We will continue collecting raffle prizes until the drawing on December 16th.

Yoncalla City-Wide Yard Sale
2024-08-24 08:00 - 15:00
Join us for the 2024 Yoncalla City Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, August 24th from 8am-3pm.

2024 Yard Sale Map PDF

Physical maps will be available at the Yoncalla Post Office or Yoncalla Community Center on August 24th.

Trunk or Treat & Candy Map 2024
2024-10-31 16:00 - 17:30
