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🌱 Rolling into downtown Forest Grove: what’s planned for Gears & Grapes?

Forest Grove, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Forest Grove! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rolling into downtown Forest Grove: what’s planned for Gears & Grapes?
  • Forest Grove firefighters share key tips after two escaped burn piles
  • How Monday’s countywide burn ban will change outdoor burning in Forest Grove

Also on today's calendar: Local non-profit blood drive at Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 91, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gears & Grapes 2nd Annual Car Show (wineindustryadvisor.com) — Downtown Forest Grove will turn into a classic-car and wine hub this Saturday, June 13, for the Gears & Grapes 2nd Annual Car Show. Main Street will host vintage vehicles, live music, food vendors, and a $15 drink-ticket option for adults, making it an easy, free-admission outing for families and gearheads alike.
   

2. Two escaped burn piles are preview of fire season (newsinthegrove.com) — Two recent escaped burn piles west of Forest Grove, including one near the Hillside community and another in Gales Creek, have prompted Forest Grove Fire & Rescue to warn residents about safer burning. Officials are urging wide bare-dirt firebreaks, tools and water on hand, and never leaving piles unattended as fire season formally begins June 15.
   

3. Washington County burn ban to begin June 15 (bankspost.com) — A countywide burn ban starts early Monday, June 15, affecting Forest Grove residents by prohibiting all open and backyard burning while still allowing small, carefully managed cooking and campfires. With temperatures forecast near 97 degrees in the Forest Grove area, local fire agencies and the Forest Grove ODF office urge residents to use extreme caution and check current restrictions before any outdoor burning or recreation.
   

4. 10 Oregon College Towns Worth Exploring on a 2026 Weekend Trip (myfamilytravels.com) — Forest Grove gets a spotlight here as one of Oregon’s most appealing college towns for a 2026 weekend trip, with Pacific University, walkable downtown spots, and nearby wine country all highlighted. The piece also notes Henry Hagg Lake and the Grand Lodge as easy local getaways, while comparing Forest Grove’s slower pace to busier Portland and other college communities statewide.
   

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Ok Forest Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest Grove

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.