Community

Ballots were mailed to eligible voters starting October 17. After you have filled out your ballot, be sure it is physically received no later than 8:00 pm on November 6. Postmarks do not count. You can return your ballot through the mail, take it to your local elections office, or drop it in one of the many drop boxes throughout the state (including Lowell City Hall, 107 E 3rd Street). To track your ballot or to find your nearest drop box, visit www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote.

Mark your calendar for our free Blackberry Jam Festival. Come to Rolling Rock Park and enjoy great music, unique crafts, car and quilt shows, fishing derby, 5k, delicious food and more. The park is at 100 E North Shore Drive. Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the Lowell Blackberry Jam Festival is a great way to top off a summer weekend trip. Bring your appetite — we even have a pie eating contest (blackberry, of course!). For more information, please visit www.blackberryjamfestival.com.

Quality local produce, local crafts, hot food, cold smoothies & more! Enjoy live music with your friends and neighbors and have some fun while we build our local economy. Bring the whole family...new for 2018:  Kid's Activity Booth!  Join us every Sunday, Noon to 4 June thru September. 

Become a part of our community, if only briefly, by experiencing one of our great community events:

Covered Bridge Regatta

Dexter Lake has been ranked as a top 10 venue in the country for the sport of rowing. In April, the community hosts one  of the largest regattas in the Pacific Northwest, bringing collegiate and master's teams from Florida to Washington. The event is  organized by the Oregon Association of Rowers. 

Columbia Drag Boat Association Races

Drop off refundable containers to benefit PTO