The McKenzie River Food Pantry will be open at the McKenzie Bridge Christian Church on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 11am- 1pm. If you're struggling to put food on the table, we're here for you. If you have any questions text: Robin @ 541-844-8838

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming events at the Senior Center. Every Tuesday, from 11am- 1pm! Doors will open at 11:00am. All the events will feature socializing, speaker or activity, and lunch, with a suggested donation of $5. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Join us for a History Gathering and learn about the history of McKenzie River Lodges! Wednesday, May 14 2 to 4 pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center

PROJECT BACKGROUND On April 30, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Blue River Drive Design Concept, following a year-long community involvement process. The project would create a paved multi-use path adjacent to Blue River Drive from the school to Blue River Bridge and provide sidewalks and on-street parking on Blue River Drive in […]

Join us for a drop-in open house to connect with Lane County staff and partners about important projects and resources available in the McKenzie area.  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:00–6:00 p.m. (drop in anytime!) McKenzie School – New Gym Come learn more about: ADU Rentals Program Intermediate Housing Assistance Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ReOregon) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Rebuilding Community Development Disaster Recovery Grants Blue […]

Want to get more involved in our school? Attend our new PTO meetings! We're focusing on fundraising, showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them, and getting volunteers for sporting events. Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm – all parents and community members are welcome! Board Meeting Zoom: Meeting […]

Join us for a tour on the land on Wednesday, May 14th, for McKenzie area residents to learn more about restoration work at Quartz Creek and Finn Rock Reach.You can find information about both events and register for the tour (limited space available) at https://give.mckenzieriver.org/.../quartz-creek.../e670293

The McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce meets by Zoom meeting 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm Board members, Chamber members, businesses and residents are welcome to attend. Zoom meeting link  Email [email protected] with questions or if you'd like a slot to share at the meeting.  

Every Thursday evening McKenzie Valley Neighbors GMRS Radio Preparedness Group will conduct a GMRS Net every Thursday Evening at 6:00pm MCC's repeater. Please turn on your GMRS radios and participate if you are able. Transmit on 467.675 Listen 462.675 PL tone 100 on the uplink Thanks to funding from Oregon Community Foundation, MCC is now […]

Every Thursday McKenzie Valley Neighbors GMRS Radio Preparedness Group Network Check-Ins Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. McKenzie Valley Wide Net Check-In. Channel 32 441.2250 Thursday 6:30 Leaburg GMRS Channel 16, 462.6750 tone 100Hz For Further Information, Contact Facebook Groups: McKenzie River Neighbors Radio Group, or for the Leaburg area, contact Leaburg GMRS Email: [email protected]

To Your Health! VMCC Senior Center announces SAIL! 10-11:30 am Every FRIDAY to SAIL! Starts Jan 10 Thanks to a Roundhouse Foundation grant, we’ll start an exercise program in January. SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) an instructor led program of exercise techniques aimed at improving strength & balance. Get ready to unlock your […]

Guided Meditation in the Community Wellness space at Orchid Clinic. Every Friday at 10 am in Blue River at the new Orchid Clinic in their beautiful meeting space. Breathe in Love, Breathe out Harmony. Settle your nerves, quiet your mind, and bring more peace to your life and the world around you. If you want […]

Sweet Salvage Presents 10th Annual Spring Vintage “Mother’s Day Market”May 16 & 17, 2025 We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Spring Vintage Market. This event will be held at the beautiful Northern Lights Farms in Pleasant Hill Oregon where you will be surrounded around farmlands, barns and farm animals. It truly is […]

Blue River Bottle Boys Collection/Sorting - Saturday morning sorting sessions every Saturday from 10-noon. Donations can be dropped off to us at Leaburg Store and maybe help us bag up the containers! Funds from plastic, glass, and aluminum containers go toward the rebuilding of the O'Brien Memorial Library in Blue River, McKenzie River Clinic, and […]

Sweet Salvage Presents 10th Annual Spring Vintage “Mother’s Day Market”May 16 & 17, 2025 We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Spring Vintage Market. This event will be held at the beautiful Northern Lights Farms in Pleasant Hill Oregon where you will be surrounded around farmlands, barns and farm animals. It truly is […]

Workshop May 17, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm Optional walking tour May 17, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm This year’s Annual Meeting program will include a meet-and-greet with our new state OSWA Executive Director, children’s activities, door prizes, a picnic lunch, updates on state and chapter activities over the past year and our annual board election. At the heart of our […]

May 17, 2025 Margaret Beilharz and Randy Dersham on The History of Blue River and The Evolution of the Drift Boat. FLOATING THE RIVER OF TIME: A HISTORY OF BLUE RIVER will explore through images and stories what our town has been, and is becoming. From settlement days, through its lumber and mining heyday, to […]

Weekly Live Music on Saturdays from 6-9pm! Here's the 2025 Lineup: *The schedule is subject to change. Check HERE for more updates and event postings! * Please click on artists names to learn more May ​Saturday May 17th: Matt Mitchell Saturday May 24h: Use'ta Do Saturday May 31st:  Eric Leadbetter  ​​​June ​​Saturday June 7th: Skillethead Thursday June 12th:  […]

In partnership with the Emerald Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon and Lane Community College, Mount Pisgah Arboretum is excited to present the 2025 Wildflower Festival on Sunday, May 18th! Come down and enjoy:An Expansive Wildflower Display in the White Oak Pavilion featuring over 200 local speciesLive Music featuring local bandsThe Art in […]