Saturday, February 4th, 2012, 8pm Stand Up Comedy at the Brownsville Saloon Catch nationally known comedian, Chris Warren, at the Brownsville Saloon, this Saturday night. Enjoy a burger, jalapeno poppers, and a beer, or one of their many other menu choices, in a warm pub atmosphere. Tickets are $10 each. Call 541-466-5251 for more information. See you there! Learn more about this event

Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 1-4pm Sweet Treats on the Street Come join the Brownsville merchants for Sweets Treats on the Street. It’s an all chocolate dessert and drink event. Purchase a ticket at Brownsville Video & Spirits (130 Spaulding Ave), for $10 and get entered into a drawing for a Valentine’s Day basket for two. Desserts and drinks could include chocolate beer, chocolate wine, chocolate pasta, fudge, famous brownies, and more. Contact Kara Crompton at Bella Cuccina for more information at 541.466.5902. Learn more about this event

Saturday, April 7, 2012 (day before Easter) at 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets to find multi-colored eggs in Pioneer Park. They are divided into age groups 0 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 and prizes are awarded for First, Second and Third places. The event is sponsored by the Central Linn Recreation Association.

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 5 through end of October 2012 Saturday Farmer's Market The Calapooia Food Alliance operates a farmers market during the growing season. The market is located at the vacant lot at the corner of N. Main and Park Street. There you will find fresh produce, flowers and many other items coming from local producers. If you have produce to sell, and have not signed up, or for up-to-date info on the Farmers Market contact Jen Myers at (541) 829-9482 or farmersmarket@gocfa.org. Learn more about this event

Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6, 2012 Carriage Me Back A somewhat historic, always enjoyable, community drama of life in a particular year in the history of Brownsville. Dressed in period costumes, local actors take on the personalities of well-known historical characters. Visitors ride in a horse-drawn carriage from the Linn County Historical Museum to the 1881 Moyer House enjoying reenactments at stops along the way. Call the Linn County Historical Museum at (541) 466-3390 for tickets or more information. Learn more about this event

June through September, 2012, Sundays and Thursdays June and July - start at 6 pm; August - start at 5 pm; September - start at 4 pm Calapooia Croquet Court Accept this invitation to experience the sedate, but intensely earnest Victorian battle of the wicket, the ball, and the mallet. Everyone is welcome and all equipment is provided. Membership is $25 per person 18 and over. Drop in fee is $5 per evening; after paying 5 drop-in fees an individual is then a member. A special costume croquet event is sometimes held in September. For more information, contact Rod Fielder at saranrod@centurylink.net or (541) 466-5589.

Friday, June 15th, through Sunday, June 17th, 2012 Pioneer Picnic Linn County Pioneer Picnic is Oregon's oldest continuing celebration. The first Picnic consisted of a reunion of Oregon Trail pioneers in 1887. With the passing of time and the pioneers, the Picnic changed to include other entertainment and activities. Today’s picnic focuses on family fun with games, food booths, logger jamboree, equestrian events, talent shows and entertainment. Learn more about this event

July 4th, 2012 - all day Fourth of July breakfast and fireworks Fourth of July in Brownsville is all you imagine a summer holiday in rural America to be. The morning begins at 7am. with a pancake breakfast at the pavilion in Pioneer Park until 10am. Pancakes, eggs, ham, syrup, hot coffee, all served with the entertaining antics of the volunteer fireman pancake flippers and the dancin' grooves of the serving chicks. $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Many people spend the day in the park anticipating the fireworks display put on by the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department. Bring your change as the boot is passed and help us continue a wonderful tradition. Pre-fireworks Barbeque and Live Music at Randy's Main Street Coffee, starting at 5:30pm. On the grill: Chicken meal $9; hamburger meal $8; hot dog meal $7 - includes music which begins at 6:00pm.

Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Citywide Garage Sale Every July, Brownsville residents haul down the clutter from their attics, drag out treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns in anticipation for the Brownsville Citywide Garage Sale. All of the usual garage sale items can be found throughout the city as well as some unusual items and a treasure with your name on it! Garage sale maps will also be available in town.

Saturday, July 21st and Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 Dog Agility Trials Dog agility trials sponsored by United Kingdom International, in Pioneer Park. Any dog can enter, but may be for more experienced agility dogs as these games are a bit more difficult. Contact Lisa Bowers 253.797.3712 or go to: lavadog.net. Learn more about this event

Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 2011 Traditional Archers of Oregon (TAO) Pope Young Shoot Traditional Archers of Oregon invite all interested in archery to this event in a beautiful old growth fir grove off of Courtney Creek Drive just southeast of Historic Brownsville. Saturday is devoted to the CLOUT and WAND shoots which originated in England as a part of medieval military strategies when castles were attacked. A 50 target 3-D shoot concludes the weekend on Sunday. Members and Non-members are welcome. Learn more about this event

Sunday, July 29th, 2011 7-11pm Moonlight & Music - Sanctuary at Washburn Heights A benefit for the Calapooia Food Alliance Wine Tasting from Marks Ridge Winery Cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse Hors d’ oeuvres Dance Band Tickets $20/person – available at Keybank and the Famers’ Market Come dance under the stars at one of the most spectacular hidden venues in the Valley – Sanctuary at Washburn Heights. 35400 Washburn Heights Drive, Brownsville, OR 97327 Learn more about this event

Saturday, August 4, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique Fair The Brownsville Antique Fair draws antique dealers, collectors and browsers from the entire Willamette Valley. Over fifty vendors sell their antiques and collectibles at the event in Brownsville's Pioneer Park. Don't miss the Classic Car Show. Food will be available for purchase in the Pavilion during the event, while music fills the park. Call Nell at 541-990-5090 with questions. Learn more about this event

Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 12th, 2011 Willamette Agility Group (WAG) dog trials Fun for families and their canine pets, an obstacle course and agility activities for dogs. All events take place in the Pioneer Park where there is overnight camping available. Sponsored by US Dog Agility Association. Aug 12 @ 6:30pm is for junior handlers. Saturday/Sunday for adult handlers. Print out an entry form from the Willamette Agility Group website: wagagility.org. These dog trials are for beginners through experienced dogs/handlers. Contact Joan Hagar at jhagar@peak.org. Learn more about this event

Friday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 19, 2011 Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival The Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival is Oregon's fastest growing outdoor country music and camping event, located in the historic and quaint community of Brownsville. Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" Motorcycle Ride starting in Roseburg and rolling into Brownsville's Main Street Coffee the evening of Saturday August 20th for a big barbeque. Everyone is invited to join Country Music Star Rockie Lynn and enjoy home-cooked BBQ at Main Street Coffee while honoring the memory of fallen American heroes. For more information go to: TributeToFallenSoldiers.com or call 541.466.3533 to sign up. Learn more about this event

Saturday, November 3, 2012, 12—2 p.m. Tea to Benefit the Moyer House The Moyer House Benefit Tea will be held on Saturday, November 5 from noon to 2:00 pm at the Teen Challenge Center (formally the Shedd Elementary School), 31700 Fayetteville Drive. Go west at the former Shedd Methodist Church even though a sign says "Road Closed for bridge repair." The afternoon tea will be catered by Teen Challenge and will be served at beautifully decorated tables by volunteer hosts and hostesses. The program will include music by a local group, a presentation of the history of the Moyer House and its restoration, a silent auction, plus special raffles. Proceeds go to the Moyer House Restoration Fund and will be used for restoration projects at the 1881 Moyer House in Brownsville. The house is part of the Linn County Historical Museum, so it benefits the whole county as well as surrounding areas. Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased in advance. They will be available at Key Bank in Brownsville, from table hosts/hostesses, or by contacting Myrna Baughman, at the Linn County Historical Museum, at 541-466-3390.

Thursday, Nov. 29 thru Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 Home for the Holidays Festival of Trees and Holiday Events During the Festival of Trees, Christmas trees are decorated and auctioned off as a fundraiser for the Chamber. This year, the trees will be placed throughout the businesses in downtown Brownsville, to promote our local businesses and create a more festive atmosphere. Trees will be installed and the decorating will begin on Thursday, Dec. 1. The trees will stay up until Saturday, Dec. 10, when the silent auction ends. The Chamber is working on organizing a variety of activities during this time and will provide more details as the dates draw nearer. Anyone who is interested in decorating, hosting or sponsoring a tree can get in touch with Sharon McCoy at 541-466-5566 or Sarah MacDonald at 503-703-8969.

December 26 - 31, 2012 Moyer House - Open House Join us as the Moyer House opens its doors for public viewing. The Moyer House will be adorned for the holidays and members of the Brownsville Women’s Study Club will serve as your hostesses. For more information, call the Linn County Historical Museum at (541) 466-3390.