Gales Creek resident Joyce Sauber was honored by the Friends of Historic Forest Grove as the nonprofit's October Volunteer of the Month. "It was an honor to be selected," Sauber said in a phone call with the Gales Creek Journal. "It's a wonderful group, so it's very wonderful to be selected," she sa
A Halloween Party for Gales Creek kids on Saturday, live music near Dilley, and a community gathering for people who want to see Gales Creek thrive are all in store for the valley this week.
A meeting of the Gales Creek, Roy and Verboort CPO 13 will be held in Banks October 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. and online. Attendees will hear a presentation on the OSU Extension Service and other community topics.
Oregon Department of Forestry fire crews will mop up hot spots at two lightning-caused wildfires Sunday, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said in a late morning update.
"We are working with�Oregon Department of Forestry�to gain access to the fire. It is putting up smoke that is visible from the Gales Creek area as well as the west side of Forest Grove," FGF&R said.
A potluck, representatives from local public safety agencies, prizes, games and more are on tap for the annual National Night Out event held nationwide and in Gales Creek.
