Angie Helvey

Last winter, the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce launched an exciting tradition — a magical community skating experience! The Glide + Gather Skating Rink is returning this year with an expanded celebration to bring the joy of the season to all ages!  The 2024 Glide + Gather was an incredible success, drawing more families and visitors than the organizers ever imagined. This year, the skating experience will be held at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, which offers plenty of room, ample...

It’s the perfect season to curl up with a good book, and lucky for us, the best place to find your next favorite read is located right in downtown Canby! The Book Nook is more than just a bookstore — it’s a community hub with a positive impact that extends far beyond its brick-and-mortar walls.  Confessed book nerd Megan Waterman had been selling vintage and antique books in a section of another store before a cross-country trip with her family gave her the indie bookstore bug. With...

Strolling through a lavender field feels like walking straight into a daydream, and here in the Willamette Valley, where lavender plants thrive, visiting U-cut farms is a treasured summer tradition. Located in Wilsonville, on Ladd Hill, overlooking the valley, Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm is preparing for its third season of inviting the community to a purple paradise featuring U-cut bouquets, golden hour picnics among the bloomscape, and more!  Sheena and Garrett Rupp knew they wanted to...