North Douglas Betterment

Drain City Wide Yard Sale
2023-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | OR
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.

Yoncalla Summer Festival
2023-08-05 12:00 - 22:00 | OR
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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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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North Douglas County Fair Parade
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | OR
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!

North Douglas County Fair
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | OR
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NDB Board Meeting
2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-19 06:00 - 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

Drain Victorian Garden and Tea Tour: The Age of the Mystics
2023-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 | OR
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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Yoncalla 4th of July Celebration
2023-07-04 | OR
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.

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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Drain Civic Center Open House
2023-06-16 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
Drain Civic Center Open House on June 16th.
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Drain Pool Summer Kickoff
2023-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | OR
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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Yoncalla City-Wide Yard Sale
2022-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Join us for the 2022 Yoncalla City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday August 27th from 8am-5pm.
Sale locations:

Care and Share Food Bank Christmas Boxes
2020-12-21 | OR

Drain Ugly Sweater Caroling
2020-12-20 17:00 - 18:00 | OR
5:00pm ugly sweater caroling! Meet at the Drain big Christmas tree. Join us!
If you are standing outside we will stop and carol. Hot soup after the event at the pavilion. Prize afterward for the best ugly sweater! *FREE!*

Old Fashioned Snowball Themed Dance Party
2020-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Snowball Family Friendly Dance: dancing, and fun at the pavilion behind the Drain Civic Center. Family-friendly! Face Mask contest. 7:00-9pm. *FREE!* More info at
https://www.facebook.com/events/2633799930001383/

Drain Chamber of Commerce Meeting
2020-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Please join us via-zoom for our next upcoming Chamber meeting!
Topic: Drain Chamber of Commerce
Time: Nov 18, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78899662598…
Meeting ID: 788 9966 2598
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
us04web.zoom.us

Drain Nativity Scene Photoshoot
2020-12-13 16:30 - 17:00 | Exclusively Bridal
Photo shoot at 4:30 with the nativity scene. Behind Exclusively Bridal.
Bring your camera for memories! FREE!

Give the Gift of Charity
2020-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Bring some little items to pack bags for those less fortunate. Enjoy a potluck dinner and meet new friends while doing something positive for our community.
Ame and Jim Beards house: 105 West A Avenue, 6:00pm. *FREE!*
https://www.facebook.com/events/371356597634272

Drain Christmas Lights Decoration Contest
2020-12-09 - 2020-12-21 | OR
December 9-21st: Drain Christmas lights decoration contest: $100 grand prize, top business $50 and top home $50 prize! *FREE* to enter! Judging will occur in this date range.

Drain's Big Christmas Tree Lighting
2020-12-05 18:30 - 19:00 | Ray’s Food Place, 308 N 1st St, Drain, OR, 97435, United States
Join us for the BIG Christmas tree lighting event! 6:30 pm, Ray’s parking lot! *FREE*
https://www.facebook.com/events/666728374238281
drainchamber.org

Drain Christmas Light Parade
2020-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 | OR
Christmas Light Parade at 5:30pm!
FREE ENTRY! Line up at 4:00pm, judging at 5:00pm.
More Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1467148220148636
Learn more: drainchamber.org

Drain Community Christmas Trees Outside Businesses and Window Decorating
2020-12-05 09:00 - 17:00 | OR
Christmas Extravaganza Event:
Decorate a Christmas tree for your community and leave it outside your business for viewing and decorate your window for holiday fun enjoyment!
We will provide addresses for those who participate for you to enjoy! FREE!

Thank you to all who participate!!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1637125456466199
Learn more: drainchamber.org

Drain Chamber of Commerce Christmas Extravaganza
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-20 | OR
Come one, come all to The Drain Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd annual Christmas Extravaganza!
There are special events over multiple weeks that are sure to please everyone in your family!

Want to help in some way? Here is how you can help:
*Multiple volunteer opportunities (parade safety, setting up, tearing down, etc.)
*Donate money to offset costs
*Decorate a tree for the front of a business
*Grant writing or asking for community donations
*Cookie baking or purchasing for the various events
and much, much more!

Check out the amazing FREE events:
December 5th: Community Christmas trees outside businesses and window decorating! We will provide addresses for you to enjoy! *FREE!*
Tree of Joy starts after Thanksgiving for those less fortunate. At US Bank. *FREE!*
December 5th: Christmas Light Parade at 5:30! Free entry! Line up at 4:00, judging at 5:00.
December 5th: Big Christmas tree lighting event! 6:30 pm. *FREE*
December 9-21st: City Light contest: $100 grand prize, Top business $50, and Top home $50 prize! *FREE* to enter! Judging will occur in this date range.
December 12th: Give the Gift of Charity: Bring some little items to pack bags for those less fortunate. Enjoy a potluck dinner and meet new friends while doing something positive for our community. Ame and Jim Beards house: 105 West A Avenue, 6:00pm. *FREE!*
https://www.facebook.com/events/371356597634272

December 13th: photo shoot at 4:30 with the nativity scene. Behind the bridal shop. Bring your camera for memories! FREE!
December 19: Snowball Family Friendly Dance: dancing, and fun at the pavilion behind the Drain Civic Center. Family-friendly! Face Mask contest. 7:00-9pm. *FREE!* More info at
https://www.facebook.com/events/2633799930001383/

December 20th: 5:00pm ugly sweater caroling! Meet at the big Christmas tree. Join us! If you are standing outside we will stop and carol. Hot soup after the event at the pavilion. Prize afterward for the best ugly sweater! *FREE!*

As we strive to organize safe events, please be respectful of social distancing and mask-wearing requirements. As most of these events are outdoors, we hope you feel safe. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help support you.
Hope you are able to make it to these special events!

North Douglas County Fair Board Meeting
2020-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | OR
North Douglas County Fair Board Meeting
-Open to the public
-Have ideas or want to help out with the fair? These meetings are the perfect opportunity for your thoughts to be heard.

205 W A Ave, Drain, OR 97435-0229, United States

https://www.facebook.com/NorthDouglasCountyFair

Drain Christmas Extravaganza Planning Meeting
2020-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us this Sunday at 4pm on Zoom (Event Page) as we continue to plan for the upcoming Christmas Extravaganza!!
Spread the word and we look forward to seeing you online!

More info: drainchamber.org

10th Annual Elkton Art & Wine Weekend
2020-11-27 10:00 - 2020-11-29 17:00 | OR
Join us Thanksgiving weekend for Elkton’s annual Art & Wine Tour. The artist studios will not be open this year, but Elkton still has plenty to offer. Here’s what you need to know:
It will be low-key. Expect social distancing and outdoor wine tasting. There’s no passport this year; instead of visiting as many sites as you can, we encourage you to focus on a few and visit others online.

There will be art! In place of the studio tour, local artists are joining a show in the Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC) library at 15850 Highway 38. The show will be open Friday and Saturday from 10-4 with prints, cards and other items for sale. After Thanksgiving weekend you can view the show Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 until December 17th.

Our wineries are open. Lexème Winery and Bradley Vineyards will be open Friday-Sunday from 11-5. Brandborg Winery will be open Friday and Saturday only from 11-5 for tastings on the patio by appointment. Crew Work Wine is offering complimentary shipping for all orders over three bottles made Thanksgiving Weekend; visit www.elktonwineco.com.

You’ll still find one-of-a-kind gifts. There are three specialty shops with distinct styles in town. The newest is Attic Goblin, specializing in antiques and eclectic collectibles at 300 River Road (one block south of Highway 38); they’ll be open Friday-Sunday 10-5. Farm Pickins Mercantile has an ever-changing collection of home goods and furniture, with a focus on farmhouse décor, industrial designs and local artisans. Don’t miss Jennifer Daelen Wolfe’s whimsical gnomes, which are perfect for holiday decorating. Farm Pickins is open Friday-Sunday 9-5. ECEC’s Gift Shop features garden-themed gifts, educational toys and a remarkable collection of rocks and crystals reflecting the center’s focus on environmental and heritage education Friday and Saturday only 10-4.

You’ll eat well. The holiday celebration starts early at Tomaselli’s Pastry Mill & Café. They are offering 10% off pre-ordered pies and dinner rolls before Thanksgiving. They will be open Thanksgiving morning until 1 pm with full breakfast service and a light lunch menu, and on their regular schedule throughout the weekend. Arlene’s Café and General Store will be serving casual diner fare all three days. El Guerrero Azteca’s food cart is also open. Coffee drinks are available all weekend at Tomaselli’s and Farm Pickins, and at the Elkton Station on Friday.

Don’t want to leave home Thanksgiving weekend? You can enjoy a lot of what Elkton has to offer by shopping online. If you visit, you’ll find other businesses are open too. Visit the ECEC website (elktonbutterflies.com) for complete Art & Wine information, links to local online stores and event updates as they develop.

See you in Elkton!

Care and Share Food Bank Thanksgiving Boxes
2020-11-23 09:00 - 09:30 | OR

November NDB Board Meeting
2020-11-16 18:00 - 18:30 | OR
Meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month at the Yoncalla City Hall starting at 6pm.

Be sure to join our Facebook group to see events happening in our area.

Care and Share Food Bank
2020-10-15 - 2020-11-19 | OR
