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Treasures of the Heartland Auction and Fundraiser Dinner

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Rescheduled to Feb. 23rd!
Heartland FlyerA Five Course Dinner & Auction Event will be held on February 23rd, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. at Stoller Winery in Dayton, presented by the Amity/Dayton Cohort of the Ford Family Foundation (FFF) Leadership Program. Tickets are $125 (limited to the first 72).

The event is a fundraiser for the program’s community project, a “Gathering Place” in both towns featuring a kiosk including information, seating, and bike racks.

There will be special live entertainment, photo opportunities with local treasures, and a silent and oral auction. Contact  Evonne Foshee at 503.864.2508 or MaryAnn Stoller at  503.868.7173 for more information.

Heartland Auction and Fundraiser Poster 

DCDA Volunteers of the Year 2013

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Tom and Paulette, DCDA volunteers of the yearCongratulations to Tom and Paulette Gardner, the Dayton Community Development Association’s Volunteers of the Year! They received the award at the DCDA’s annual board meeting for their hard work this past year, such as on the three DCDA sponsored photo booths, the city/DCDA partnered newsletters and the scarecrow contest. Thanks, Tom and Paulette!

Scarecrow in wheelbarrow
Scarecrow Contest
Easter Bunny sitting on hay bales with volunteer
DCDA volunteer Carol Hesseling & the Easter Bunny at photo booth

November 2013 Dayton Community News

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Downtown Dayton NewsThe latest Downtown Dayton News is out! This newsletter is a publication of the City of Dayton and the Dayton Community Development Association. Interested in upcoming downtown events, upcoming new businesses, potential changes to Miller Fountain, and water news? Download it and read about what’s going on in the city and downtown here (pdf file): Downtown Dayton News November 2013

Read a bit of history about Miller Fountain here: Dayton Tribune Article and Fountain dedication article.

Olive Oil Festival 2013

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The Oregon Olive Mill at Red Ridge Farms will hold its 5th Annual Olio Nuovo Festa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday Nov. 22-24.

Guests can view and learn how olive oil is made on the Italian olive press. Samples of Arbequina from Spain and Koroneiki from Greece, as well as a blend of Italian varietals will be available for tasting.

This is your first opportunity to sample and purchase the newly-milled oils right at the source. Enjoy traditional Italian bruschetta and their latest Durant Vineyards Pinot Noir.

Red Ridge Farm
Red Ridge Farm

All ages welcome.

Red Ridge Farms is at 5700 NE Breyman Orchards Road in Dayton. Admission is free. For more information, call (503) 864-8502 or go to http://redridgefarms.com/oregon-olive-mill.

Wine & Art Event

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An Art & Wine Event presented by the Amity/Dayton Cohort of the Ford Family Foundation (FFF) Leadership Program will be held on November 2 from 5-8p.m. at Coelho Winery in Amity. Advance tickets are $25, and $30 at the door. You will receive your choice of red or white wine , along with a signature glass to take home. Heavy appetizers from local restaurants will be served.

The event is a fundraiser for the program’s community project, a “Gathering Place” in both towns featuring a kiosk including information, seating, and bike racks.

There will be a silent and oral auction of art and other exciting items. Attendees will also have the opportunity to play a “wine pull” game: purchase a chance(s) to draw (or pull) a number that correspond to a nice, very nice, or GREAT bottle of wine, depending on your luck! Contact any FFF Dayton/Amity Cohort member for tickets or call Carol Hesseling at 503-864-8445.

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