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event celebrating food, wine and micro-brew providers of the local communities. 503-359-1967.

■ August 19-21 66th Banks Barbecue, Tractor Pull & Combine Demolition Derby Cheer on combine teams while enjoying a barbecue sandwich.

■ August 19-21 Wapato Showdown Spend a day in Gaston for this annual summertime car show.

September

■ September 17 Lion's Club Walk/Run for Sight

Come to Pacific University to participate in 5K and 2.5K events. 503-357-5824.

■ September 17 Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival & Corn Roast Anyone can reserve a space to create colorful original art in downtown Forest Grove before enjoying roasted corn-on-the-cob and free family events at Pacific University. www.valleyart.org an d www.fgchamber.org.

■ September 23 Octoberfest celebration Come to McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove and

get serious about welcoming Fall. www.mcmenamins.com.

■ September 25 Historic Homes Tour The annual event draws hundreds to enjoy Forest Grove's rich history. www.historicforestgrove.org.

October

■ October 29

Mayor's 6th Annual Dinner & Auction

Event happens at the Forest Grove Senior & Community Center. www.fgcityclub.com.

■ October 31 Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat

A parade of goblins and superheroes treks through downtown Forest Grove seeking goodies from store owners.

November

■ November 5

Verboort Sausage Festival This event pays tribute to the area's Dutch roots by serving up hand-crafted sausage and homemade sauerkraut. Games and vendor booths, too.

■ November 12 St. Francis of Assisi Seasonal Sampler Come see what the Roy

parish has to offer in the way of holiday crafts.

■ Mid November Annual Artists' Event Head over to Valley Art in downtown Forest Grove to see the best of what local artists have to offer. www.valleyart.org.

■ November 25

Holiday Tree Lighting Kick off the holiday season in Forest Grove starting at 6 p.m. with Santa and caroling. www.fgchamber.org.

December

■ December 10 Holiday in the Grove/Holiday Light Parade

Forest Grove's biggest holiday events, featuring breakfast with Santa, illuminated floats and holiday music. www.fgcityclub.org.

■ December 8

Christmas with the Trail Band Annual holiday concert happens at Forest Grove High School. 503-357-7060.

■ December 14

Annual Wassail Party and Winter Gathering

Set the stage for a wonderful holiday season at the Forest Grove City Library. 503-992-3247.

2012

February

■ February 26 St. Anthony Catholic Church Dinner

Come to the Forest Grove parish's annual evening feast. 503-357-2217.

March

■ March 3 Kiwanis Breakfast The Forest Grove Kiwanis Club serves up a morning feast.

■ March 11

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Dinner Join your neighbors for a steak feed at the parish in Roy. 503-324-2182.

■ March 17 St. Patrick's Day

Celebration Find the luck o' the Irish at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. www.mcmenamins.com.

2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Concours d'Elegance Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival Verboort Sausage Festival Holiday in the Grove