The Blue River Drive Design Concept item is scheduled to go before the Board at the April 30th meeting at 9am. To attend the Board of Commissioners meeting in-person,  please be in Harris Hall by 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.  Doors to Harris Hall open at 8:45 a.m.  If you wish to participate, please make sure […]

Come learn how to use native plants to save time, money, and energy on your yard while protecting water quality and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat. Learn how planting the 'right plant' in the 'right place,' helps to control invasive species, reduce chemical use, create defensible space, incorporate fire resilient landscaping, and more! Light refreshments […]

Community Meeting in Blue River - April 30, 2024 @ 6 pm McKenzie High School  Staff have been working hard on drafting and editing a draft of the Blue River Complete Community plan since December 2023. We plan to present the draft Plan to the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) in late April. The draft Plan […]

By competitive, we mean that people are playing to score points — it’s active! Men and women, ages 18-88. Free, bring your own water bottle. You don’t need to be associated with the church to attend. Tuesday evenings in the Fellowship Hall, 6:30-8:30 pm. For questions, contact Reino Huttala, cell: 541-521-5270, home: 541-525-3053. McKenzie Valley […]

Join us on May 1st at noon for an exciting class exploring the fascinating relationship between native plants, native cultivars and bees! Discover insights drawn from cutting-edge research in Oregon and beyond as we explore the world of specialist bees and their use of garden plants. Have you ever wondered about the importance of native […]

Join us for some Cornhole fun at the Upper McKenzie Community Center! We're tossing bags the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5pm! Bring some snacks to share, and some beverages for yourself! If you don't have a team and just want to play, you're welcome to join us!  Join our FB group […]

COME HANG AND LISTEN TO JAZZ WITH WOLFE HOUSE RECORDS EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY FROM 6-8PM! Tickets $15, or FREE For Suttle Lodge guests. More Info HERE  

Weekly guided meditation with Miché Meizner, (mentor, certified life coach, energy worker, longtime meditator) at the Upper McKenzie Community Center. Calming, stress reducing. Learn simple meditation for health benefits and inner peace. Spoken/guided portion approximately 10-15 minutes followed by silent meditation 20-30 minutes. There is often some discussion afterwards pertaining to the topic. No experience […]

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program would like to take you on a journey of fire throughout Oregon. In this webinar, a team of regional fire specialists will share diverse stories about how fire has shaped Oregon landscapes historically and currently. Understanding fire’s role in the place you […]

We 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 able to begin testing equipment and locations for a […]

Let’s Get Messy! Date: Friday, May 3rd Time: 6-8pm Join a fun and relaxing art class, whether you’re flying solo or bringing your entire squad. It’s all about having a good time! This is a step by step class, however feel free to let your creativity wander if you don’t feel like following along. Time […]

Friday May 3rd at 7pm Come early and get a good seat at Walterville Community Grange Hall located at 39259 Camp Creek Road in Walterville Please bring a canned food item for the upriver food bank Three 1 act plays by: Dorena/ Row River Goldson "The Organ Recital" by Walterville Refreshments served afterward

BLUE RIVER TOWN CLEAN UP DAY! Saturday, May 4th, (9am-4pm) BBQ Lunch provided by McKenzie River Locals Helping Locals Some tools will be provided, bring rakes, shovels, gloves etc. if you have them. MORE DETAILS SOON

In-person open house Plant Sale Sat May 4th, 9am-1pm Join us for our annual open house and finale to our spring plant sale! This is a great opportunity to see many of our plots in full bloom, find out about the work of the Friends, celebrate, join a tour or wander the nursery at your […]

Art show and sale presented by the McKenzie River Artist Guild! Stop by the Leaburg Fire Training Center to see a variety of arts and crafts including pottery, photography, mixed media, quilting, woodworking, and more! When: May 4th & 5th from 10-4pm Where: Leaburg Fire & Training Center- 42870 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg OR Coffee, tea, […]

Join us for Free Comic Book Day on May 4th! From 10am to 2pm We will be handing out free comics, the visiting artists will be selling art and we some great cosplayers visiting! Come have fun with us!

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 […]

The NorthWest Taco Fest is more than just a food festival; it's a community celebration that brings people together through the love of tacos. This year’s festival is open to EVERYONE! That's right - whether you're a taco aficionado or just love a good community gathering, this event is for you. Exclusive Taco Fest Package: […]

Hey, kids! Come plant a FREE flower bowl for mom on Saturday May 4, just in time for a sweet Mother’s Day gift! We will provide the bowls, soil, and plants. Kids are welcome to plant one flower bowl each, while supplies last! When: 11am-1pm Saturday, May 4Where: In our nursery at Down To Earth […]

Drop-In Wine Tasting, First Saturday of Every Month: 1pm to 5pm! We warmly invite you to join us for wine tastings at the charming "Wine Garage" in Thurston (East Springfield). On the first Saturday of EVERY month, rain or shine, we are ready to pour $10 flights that are waived with bottle a purchase. Grab […]

Art show and sale presented by the McKenzie River Artist Guild! Stop by the Leaburg Fire Training Center to see a variety of arts and crafts including pottery, photography, mixed media, quilting, woodworking, and more! When: May 4th & 5th from 10-4pm Where: Leaburg Fire & Training Center- 42870 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg OR Coffee, tea, […]