North Plains Events Association
Decorated Homes & Businesses Contest
The “Best Decorated Home” and “Best Decorated Business” will be judged by the North Plains Events Association.
Lights must be installed by Sunday, December 1, 2024, to be included in the contest. Please be sure to have your Christmas lights on after dark by 6 pm so that your home and/or business can be judged on Monday, December 2, 2024. The winner will be announced this year on northplainsevents.com and Facebook on Friday, December 8th.
North Plains Public Library
Homework Help each Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the North Plains Public Library We’re happy to offer free homework help!
Homework Help is offered for all subjects, specializing in English, French, Math, and Science for all grade levels, K through College Level.
Tutoring with Jenna W., PhD is offered for all subjects,
Sessions are a half hour each. Register online, no library card is needed to register. If accommodations would help you attend one of our library classes or events, please ask. Our library events are always free!
Be a Part of the “Jingle thru North Plains” Parade and the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2024!
This will be the 21st year for the North Plains Jingle Parade. North Plains individuals, families, friends, and organizations are encouraged to decorate anything that moves and participate in the parade.
Some folks decorate trucks and trailers, others bring the family car, and many residents rent golf carts from J & S Golf Carts on Main Street at (503) 647-1984. Motorcycles and bicycles can join as well. It is up to you to keep pace with the parade, which moves about 10 miles an hour, and have a light or two you can attach to your wheeled vehicle.
Line up info: 6-6:30 pm entries line up at the parking area between Peak Chiropractic and Umpqua Bank at 10355 NW Glencoe Road. The parade will end in front of the Senior Center at 31450 NW Commercial Street. The procession lasts about 30 minutes.
Show off Your Holiday Spirit!
A panel of judges will grant one lucky participant the “Best Decorated Vehicle” award on the night of the parade!
Tree Lighting at the end of the Jingle Thru North Plains parade
Between 7 – 7:15 pm when the Jingle Thru North Plains parade ends in front of the North Plains Senior Center at 31450 NW Commercial Street, there will be a tree lighting, carolers and refreshments until around 8 pm. Commercial Street will be blocked off for this event between 313th and Main Street.
North Plains Public Library
Bookbabies
Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Miss Chris guides parents and caregivers through some inspirational early development activities for babies and toddlers.
Adults learn techniques that help expand learning experiences at home with their child.
Bonus: Visit with other parents and caregivers while entertaining and educating your little one.
Drop in, no registration required. If accommodations would help you attend one of our library events or classes, please ask. Our library events are always free!
Please join us: Activities - door prizes, gift walk, fish pond, raffle, pictures with Santa Shopping - Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, homemade crafts, jams & jellies, nuts, baked goods Dining - deli, fresh pies, free coffee Friendship - meet up with friends, family and the community more info...
Join us for our Nifty Fifties Holiday Event where nostalgia meets festive fun
in our mid-century modern home!
Event Highlights:
Members-Only Science Lab: Kick off your day from 10-11am with a hands-on science activity! Help us get an accurate headcount by RSVP’ing. Light refreshments will be served.
Cardboard Box Car Drive-In: At noon, enjoy a classic holiday film with a twist! Bring your cardboard box car to create your own drive-in experience while watching It’s a Wonderful Life. Limited to 50 participants—sign up here.
Creative Crafting: Dive into the holiday spirit with our ornament crafting and graham cracker house building sessions, perfect for all ages.
Exciting Raffle: Don’t miss your chance to win fabulous prizes in our raffle basket drawing!
This event promises to be a delightful blend of creativity, community, and classic holiday cheer. Bring your family and friends for a day filled with laughter and learning!
Free for members, included with general admission nonmembers.
North Plains Public Library
4-H Explorstation Workshop
Join Alice Phillips, 4-H Youth Development from the Oregon State Extension Service, Washington County, and Mrs. Emily, our Early Literacy Specialist, for an hour of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math). Registration required, no library card needed to registers. If accommodations would help you attend, please ask.
North Plains Public Library
Homework Help each Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the North Plains Public Library We’re happy to offer free homework help!
Homework Help is offered for all subjects, specializing in English, French, Math, and Science for all grade levels, K through College Level.
Tutoring with Jenna W., PhD is offered for all subjects,
Sessions are a half hour each. Register online, no library card is needed to register. If accommodations would help you attend one of our library classes or events, please ask. Our library events are always free!
North Plains Public Library
Tech Help Do you want to learn more about using your phone, tablet, laptop or other device?
Reserve your spot for a one-on-one tech troubleshooting session and bring your devices or use the library computers.
You can receive help with creating, saving, and sharing documents, composing & sending emails, navigating the internet, using dictation or text-to-speech, and other basic computer skills.
This is a free program. Register online, or call the library at 503-647-5051 and we will register you, no library card is needed to register.
City of North Plains Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
Re-Look Community Meeting #2
Join us in continuing the effort to Re-Look our community’s growth needs and provide your feedback. At this mapping workshop session, we’ll roll up our collective sleeves to learn more about the key issues and consider our options. Attendees will have the opportunity to design their ideal UGB expansion map and show what their priorities are: parks, housing, employment? You tell us! All North Plains residents and neighbors are invited to this workshop
North Plains Public Library
Bookbabies
Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Miss Chris guides parents and caregivers through some inspirational early development activities for babies and toddlers.
Adults learn techniques that help expand learning experiences at home with their child.
Bonus: Visit with other parents and caregivers while entertaining and educating your little one.
Drop in, no registration required. If accommodations would help you attend one of our library events or classes, please ask. Our library events are always free!
Come enjoy some hot cocoa and a large Christmas Village Display!
Get a photo taken with Santa & afterwards, pick an ornament off of our Ornament Giving Tree!
Cozy up in our Festive Reading Corner & Listen to Christmas Storybooks Read by Mrs. Claus!
Coloring pages & pre-built mini Gingerbread Houses for Kiddos to decorate with the grown-ups! (While Supplies Last)
FREE Santa Photos taken by Emily Beth Photography (includes 1 professional digital image) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
ADDITIONAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: CHRISTMAS KITCHEN GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WITH SANTA
Only $10 per child (Limited Availability - Reservation Required) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Contact emilybethphotographystudio@gmail.com to book your reservation for the Christmas Kitchen Photos with Santa!
NORTH PLAINS FOOD BANK
DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The North Plains Food Bank Christmas Meal Distribution is a special event where we provide families and seniors in need with the ingredients for a festive and personalized holiday meal.
Volunteers are needed to help distribute the meals from the North Plains Food Bank on the lower floor of the North Plains Senior Center, 31450 NW Commercial Street, North Plains.
To Donate a meal, please contact Lora Dexheimer at 503-442-8060 or lora@NPFoodBank.com.
This year, we’re honored to support the 237 families (640 total people and of this number 193 senior citizens) currently signed up with the North Plains Food Bank. Families will have the opportunity to select the items they’d like for their meal, ensuring it’s meaningful and enjoyable for everyone.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we can spread holiday cheer and ensure no one goes without a warm meal during this season of giving. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for our families and seniors in need.
North Plains Public Library
Homework Help each Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the North Plains Public Library We’re happy to offer free homework help!
Homework Help is offered for all subjects, specializing in English, French, Math, and Science for all grade levels, K through College Level.
Tutoring with Jenna W., PhD is offered for all subjects,
Sessions are a half hour each. Register online, no library card is needed to register. If accommodations would help you attend one of our library classes or events, please ask. Our library events are always free!
