JULY 2025

Oavkille Presbyterian Church 175th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. 
Car show, quilt show, historical tours and exhibit

Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
worship service, picnic, games, quilt show and historical artifacts exhibit

29970 Church Dr • Shedd 541-758-0647
https://oakvillechurch.org

Albany Regional Museum — Meet the Director

July 10, 4–6 p.m. • 136 Lyon Street SW, Albany
Welcome Val Van Alstyne to her role as Albany Regional Museum’s new Director! This is a casual meet and greet open to the community, light refreshments provided.

Free Nitrate Screening

Thursday, July 10, 3–7 p.m.
Brownsville Thursday Market

Bring a ½ cup of untreated well water in a container. Testing only takes 10 minutes. Nitrate has been associated with both short and long-term health issues. It is also a great indicator if your water is susceptible to surface contamination. Testing provided by the Oregon State University Extension Service. Other events at  https://wellwater.oregonstate.edu.

River Rhythms 2025 – Tiffany

July 10, 7.p.m, Monteith Park, Albany, FREE

Tiffany is an American pop singer who rose to fame in the late 1980s. She is best known for her 1987 cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Suggested $1 donation.

Flora& Fauna Field Day Guided Walks

Saturday, July 12, 9 or 11 a.m. or 1:30 or 3:30 p.m.
OSU Soap Creek Beef Ranch

90-minute guided walks of the land Letitia Carson once stewarded. Printed field guides with native pant and animal species provided.

https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/letitia-carson-legacy-project-flora-and-fauna-field-day

Brownsville Citywide Garage Sale

Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore approximately 50 yard sales throughout town. Get your address on the map

Rally on the River

July 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A vintage trailer rally along the Calapooia River at Pioneer Park open to the public on Saturday only.

Yankee Dutch Quilting’s Christmas in July

Take-and-make classes  Weds/Thurs., July 23 + 24

Christmas Party July 25, 5–7 p.m.
Christmas Cookies and treats. Discounted bundles, Christmas presents with purchase,

140 Spaulding Ave.,  Brownsville • 541-466-3662
https://www.yankeedutchquilts.com

Blood Drive in Halsey

Friday, July 25 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Halsey City Hall

Make your appointment today. Visit redcrossblood.org or call Halsey City Hall to Schedule. Get a FREE movie ticket from Fandango via email when you donate between July 15–31.

Stand by Me Day

July 26, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Downtown Brownsville

Headquarters and merchandise on Park Avenue

ALL DAY: Stand By Me Singers, old cars, food & drink trucks, blueberry pie & ice cream at the American Legion Hall.

1–2:30 p.m. Fan Forum at the Rec Center (up the hill behind City Hall)

3–4 p.m. Blueberry Pie Eating Contest at the Pioneer Park Stage

4 p.m. 50/50 Raffle at the Pioneer Park Stage

GUIDED WALKING TOURS leave every 15 minutes from Park Ave.

Oregon’s Trail of Tears Exhibit

Friday, August 1, 2025, 5 p.m.
Albany Regional Museum
136 Lyon St. SW, Albany OR 97321

Antique Faire & Car Show

Saturday, August 2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pioneer Park hosts antique vendors offering unique finds for collectors and enthusiasts. Organized by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce

Halsey Summer BBQ & Movie Night

Friday, August 22 • Halsey Memorial Park
Join us for a free meal, followed by activities for the kiddos and a family-friendly movie