Vernonia Events!

Welcome to Vernonia's Voice Events Calendar! Here you can find information on upcoming Vernonia
events as well as look back at past events and see additional photos not seen in the paper.

Check out our Vernonia Visitor's Guide for 2008:

Vernonia's Visitor's Guide for 2008 - .pdf
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Vernonia Open Air Market - Every Friday from 4PM-7PM
Arts, Open Air Market, Food , Music, farewell to Summer S’mores, and a Craft Tablefor kids to do their own Hands-on Art. Located on Madison Avenue.

AARP Safe Driving Class - Septmeber
Classes will be scheduled in September - Call Senior Center for details.

Fall Celebration at Out On A Limb and Buckleberry Cottage - September 5-7
At their old location in the Old City Hall building (next to US Bank). Friday 6:30PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday Noon to 4:30 PM.

September First Friday GOOD-BYE TO SUMMER - September 5, 4-7PM
Dog parade for socialized dogs to benefit local animal charities, 6:00PM Shay Park; call Carol Davis 503-367-2378. S’mores @ Open Air market on Madison, 4-7 PM. Toast your own marshmallows, make s’mores for a buck. Hands-On Art free craft table for kids. For art show information call Erika 503-429-0898.

Vernonia Jazzercise Open House Week - September 6
Runs through September 12th during regularly scheduled classes. Snacks, refreshments and door prizes galore - looking forward to seeing you there! At the Vernonia Grange Hall 375 North Street. For more information contact Penny at (503)429-0196 or (800)FIT-IS-IT or jazzercise.com.

Recycling Class - September 10, 7PM
Mark Lemay, a Vernonia resident and Master Recycler will have a discussion at the Vernonia Community Learning Center about how to participate in curb-side recycling more beneficial to you, the environment, and our community. Learn tricks for recycling more efficiently, and why recycling is important. Come get inspired!

St. Mary’s Quilt and Crafts Fair - September 18-21, 10AM-4PM
St. Mary’s Church is having a unique craft bazaar. Admission still only $1!

Vernonia Community Garage Sale - September 20, 9AM-5PM
The 10th Annual Community Wide Garage Sale is almost here! All residents and businesses wanting to be included can sign up by calling Helen Bateman at 503-429-6203. Maps of all participating locations will be available the Friday before the sale. In the past years over forty locations have held a sale. Several groups have donated all or a portion of their proceeds to nonprofit organizations or individuals in need of assistance.

October First Friday - October 3, 4-7PM
Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Art Show at Scout Cabin, call Erika at 503-429-0898.

Seventh Annual Salmon Festival - October 4
Come celebrate the return of the salmon and the fall harvest. Pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, hay rides, art, food. Fun for the whole family!


The Vernonia Community Calendar at VernoniaChamber.org provides additonal information regarding community meetings (i.e. club meetings, sporting events, and city meetings).



Open Mic Night at the Grange - January 12 - 7:00 pm

Ladies Night -- February 6, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Buckleberry Cottage and Out-on-a-Limb Ladies night is early this month due to Valentine’s Day

Public Meeting - February 7
Why: Repealing Ordinance 725 and Adopting Ordinance 851 relating to the enactment of a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The City of Vernonia has proposed a land use regulation that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties. It is a flood hazard prevention ordinance that is being changed.
When: February 7, 2008 at 5:00 pm before the Planning Commission and 7:00 pm before City Council
Where: Community Church, Corner of ‘A’ and State St. Vernonia OR 97064

Upper Nehalem Watershed Council - February 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Mist Birkenfeld Firehall

Sadie Hawkin’s Day Dance - February 29, 7 p.m.
Where: Vernonia Grange Hall
Cost: $3
Sadie Hawkin’s dance to benefit Vernonia Grange Flood Relief Fund. Record Hop - bring you favorite record. Door Prizes. Refreshments provided.

“Vernonia 2020” - March 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
“Vernonia 2020” is a series of community based information and planning meetings begins at the Community Church, on the corner of State and A Streets in Vernonia. Come share both your immediate concerns and your vision for the future of the city. Vernonia information and relief agencies will be on hand to provide residents access to recovery resources. Additional community meetings are planned for March 10th and 24th.

Open Forum - March 7, 10:15 a.m.
Open Forum on Apprenticeship Programs with Building Trades Where: Columbia Technology Center, 375 S. 185th Street, St. Helens

Movies at the Library - Every Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Movies will be shown Saturday in March and April. Movies for youngsters shown at 3 p.m. and family movies shown at 7 p.m.

SOLV Saturday - March 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council is sponsoring the event to clean-up flood debris. Meet at Vernonia High School parking lot at 9 a.m. Contact Watershed Council Director, Maggie Peyton at: 503-429-2401

AX MEN - March 9, 8 p.m.
“Ax Men” an American original series, premieres March 9 at 8 p.m. on The History Channel.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting - March 12, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Upstairs at Black Bear Coffee

School Board Meeting - March 13, 6 p.m.

Recovery for our Community - March 13, 6 p.m.
National Association of School Psychologist’ National Emergency Assistance Team from Eugene discuss “Recovery for our Community: Recovery For Our Kids.” Washington Grade School Library.

“An Attitude of Gratitude” - March 14, 7 p.m.
Sue Kirby, “An Attitude of Gratitude,” at the Scout Cabin. Trunk show and seating from 6-7 p.m. Sue Kirby starts at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at Out on a Limb/Buckleberry Cottage ($10 per person).

St. Patrick’s Day Parade - March 17, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Vernonia

The Hidden Meaning of Fairy Tales - March 18, 7:00 p.m.
The Vernonia Public Library will present an Oregon Chautauqua program made possible by funding from the Oregon Council for the Humanities. The title of the program is “The Witch’s Garden: The Hidden Meaning of Fairy Tales.”

First Friday’s of Vernonia - April 4, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: “Flood Stories” at the Library 7:30 p.m.: The first presentations of “Heidi” and “The Ugly Duckling” at the Vernonia Grange, presented by home school students of the Vernonia  area.

“Heidi” and “The Ugly Duckling” - April 5, 2:30 p.m.
A matinee performance by home school students of the Vernonia area.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting - April 9, 12 p.m.
Where: New Hong Kong restaurant in Vernonia

Ladies Night - April 10, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
At Buckleberry Cottage & Out on a Limb

St. Mary’s Rumage Sale - April 17-19
“Down By The Riverside Cleanup” - April 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the Upper Nehalem Watershed Council for an Earth Day watershed flood cleanup. Meet at the Vernonia High School. Parking lot. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear and gloves. Snacks will be provided.

Vernonia Senior Center’s Grand Opening - April 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Come join in on the music, fun and food. Lunch will be served at noon. $3.00 under 60, $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and over.

Make Vernonia Shine - May 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Help clean up your town and be proud. Register at Providence Medical Group.

Sharing our Successes - May 14 , 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What: Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award and civic organizations
Where: Vernonia Middle School
Dinner is potluck style. Open network time from 6 to 6:30. Awards start at 6:45. The public is invited... don’t forget your potluck dish if you want to eat. For further information call 503-429-6081.

Vernonia School Band Second Annual Garage Sale, May 17, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: VHS Cafeteria
All proceeds benefit the High school and Middle Band programs. to be used for festival entrance fees, new uniforms, and a spring trip in 2009. Everything is half price from 3-5pm! For more information or to donate items please contact Betsy Miller at 503-429-6049.

“Down By The Riverside Cleanup” - May 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the Upper Nehalem Watershed Council and SOLV Down by the Riverside for a watershed flood cleanup. Meet at the Vernonia High School parking lot. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear and gloves. Snacks will be provided.

Oregon Trail Rally - May 17 and 18
Watch out for those race cars coming through town. Cedar Side Inn will host a party Saturday night for the participants of the race. For further information go to www.oregontrailrally.com

Plant Sale - May 24 and 25, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Organically grown vegetables, flower and herb starts, garden art and accessories. 11301 Fishhawk Rd, Birkenfeld, 503-755-0320. Hwy 202 to Fishhawk Rd., first big white Farmhouse on the right, barns with blue roofs.

“When AM Radio was King” - May 30, 7:00 p.m.
7th grade students from Vernonia Middle School will be presenting a play at the Washington Grade School gym.
Tickets at the door or from any 7th grader Adults $3.00, Students and Senior Citizens $2.00

Hazardous Waste Disposal - May 31, 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Waste Transfer Station, St. Helens. Columbia County is offering free household hazardous waste disposal the last Saturday of each month at the waste transfer station in St. Helens (paints, cleaners, automotive chemicals (though not waste oil), pesticides, fluorescent lights, and many other items). If you have any questions about what is acceptable, call 503 397-1501.

Open Air Market, June 6, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us on Madison Avenue for fresh produce, crafts baked goods and more. Join your neighbors in supporting downtown, evening, activities in Vernonia.

First Friday - June 6, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the arts in Vernonia. Art, music, food, Open Air Market, Scape Goat Bonfire, Open Mic Night, and much more!
Schedule of Activities:
• 4:00PM - 7:00PM - Open Air Market (normally held behind the Community Learning Center ) will be on Madison Street, just north of Bridge Street.
• 6:30PM - Bonfire behind Wauna Federal Credit Union on Weed where we’ll gather around a bonfire to burn away the sorrows and frustrations of the past winter. For a $1:00 donation to the First Friday Committee, you can write your personal grievances on a paper scapegoat and toss it in the fire.
• 7:30 PM - Eileen Williams will give a short introductory presentation on animal communications at the Grange.
• 8:00 PM - by an Open Mike Night where local musicians, poets and other performers can have some stage time to share their talents. Admittance is free, but donations are requested to cover repairs and utilities usage.

Local merchants participating in June First Friday include Clever Cricket, Grey Dawn, Buckhorn, and Out on a Limb. If you are interested in participating in any future First Friday events, please contact Erika Paleck at: 503-429-0898or Scott Laird at: 503-367-0098. We are especially looking for artists, crafters, musicians and vendors.

Ladies Night & Last Day of Business - June 12
Join the ladies from Out On A Limb and Buckleberry Cottage for the last Ladies Night and their last day of business on Bridge Street. Their next event will be “Fall Celebration” September 5th and 6th.

Take Me Out To The Ballpark - June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us at Spencer Park for the player and coach appreciation ceremony, Vernonia Slugfest ‘08, Baseball BBQ, car wash, and more!

Annual Red Cross Blood Drive - June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
At Spencer Park in conjunction with Baseball fund raiser.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) - June 19, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
SHIBA will come be at the Vernonia Senior Center Thursday June 19 th to give a free presentation on Medicare. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Karen Miller, Community Action Team Senior Case Manager at the Vernonia Senior Center, 503-429-9112.

KUPL Fishing Derby and Cruisin’ Concert - Saturday, June 21st
Schedule of Events:
7:00AM - 2:00PM - Fishing Derby, Vernonia Lake - Registration is at the middle school
11:00AM - 3:00PM - Car Show, school grounds
3:00PM - Car show awards
4:00PM - Join us at Cedar Ridge! ( Keasey Rd.) - Enjoy the beer gardens and food vendors during the following events...
5:30PM - Awards for Fishing Derby
6:00PM - KUPL Concert - Featuring Chris Young, Laura Bryna, Jamie Johnson, and Jesse Cain!
9:30PM - Fireworks!!!

Museum Talk - June 29, 2:00 p.m.
At the Vernonia Pioneer Museum on Nehalem Valley Pioneer Women.

4th of July in Vernonia! - July 4
Join your friends and neighbors for the First Friday Celebration, Downtown Vernonia, starting at 4:00 PM including the Open Air Market, Live Music, and Side Walk Chalk Art for kids; Parade at 7:30; Vernonia Booster BBQ and snacks at school grounds; Fireworks at dusk.

AARP Safe Driving Class - Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29
At the Vernonia Senior Center Call Karen Miller 503-429-9112 or 429-3912 for more details.

Chili Cook-off - Thursday July 31
At Vernonia Senior Center. Details at the center or call 429-3912.

52nd Annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree and Logging Show - August 1-3
Join your friends in Vernonia, as we celebrate life in the upper Nehalem Valley. Three days of Food, Fun and Friends. For all the details and a complete schedule see our Jamboree Guide. Meet the world famous Ax Men on Saturday, August 2nd, from 12PM-2PM on Weed Avenue. Don’t miss the Logging Show on Sunday 12PM-4PM.

Echoing Evergreen Day Camp - August 4-8
Camp Wilkerson- Sign up for this years day camp and enjoy crafts, activities, gamesand lots of fun.

Bear Creek Run/Walk - August 16
This is a fund raiser for Vernonia Cares. A 5K or 10K option is available. Details available at www.signmeup.com/57993 or contact Race Director Maria Lemay at 503-429-1069.

Vernonia Alumni Picnic - August 16
At Anderson Park. Registration begins at 10AM. Bring a picnic lunch and plan to spend the day reconnecting with long lost friends. Coffee and cups will be provided; Hot Dogs and Soft Drinks will be for sale.

Upcoming Events at the Vernonia Library
Tuesday August 19, 7PM - Family Movie Night: Air Bud-Golden Receiver
Monday August 25, 5:30PM - Book Discussion: Life of Pi
Thursday August 28, 7PM - Adult Movie Night: Driving Miss Daisy

Vernonia Night Out - August 19, 5PM-7PM
At Anderson Park. Join the Vernonia Police Department for a BBQ, demonstrations,raffle prizes, and more. “Vernonia Night Out”, a gathering to show community support against crime. It will feature tours of emergency vehicles, a police dog demonstration by Vernonia Police Sergeant Mike Kay and Canine Officer Krueger, and other surprises. Please bring the whole family out and show support for Vernonia.

CLICK HERE for an archived list of 2007 events.