Vale, Oregon · 2026 community events

Dream big.
Show up together.

Birthday fundraising, community events, murals, swim camp, and storytime brought our community together to support swimming lessons and inspire kids to dream big.

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Bella Sims with Dream Big swim team volunteers at the Vale City Pool
2026 season

Events & community highlights

Five special moments brought neighbors, families, volunteers, and local partners together in support of the Dream Big Fund.

May1–302026
Fundraiser

Bella’s 21st Birthday Celebration

A month-long celebration and fundraiser for the Dream Big Fund, providing financial aid for swimming lessons.

Local businesses and individual supporters were invited to make special birthday donations in Bella’s honor.

Dream Big Fund 21st birthday fundraiser materials
June12–132026
Community fundraiser

Dream Big Community Yard Sale

Part of the Citywide Yard Sale, with proceeds benefiting the Dream Big Fund.

9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Vale Library Meeting Room · A community gathering supporting Dream Big programs.

Dream Big community yard sale event flyer
July032026
Public art

Mural Celebration

A community celebration of Vale’s dream big spirit at the Vale City Pool.

Meet the artists, take a picture, enter the raffle, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate together.

Dream Big community swimming activity at the Vale City Pool
July182026
Swimming

Legends of the Pool Swim Camp

Co-sponsored by a grant from the Ontario Elks Club, with participants receiving quality instruction from local volunteers.

A community-powered day focused on building skills, confidence, and a love of swimming.

Legends of the Vale Pool Swim Camp volunteers
July242026
Dream with STEAM

Dream Big Story Time at the Library

Co-sponsored with Malheur ESD and featuring the Vale High School Robotics Team.

Vale Public Library · 10:15 AM · Meet the robotics team, enjoy books, prizes, and more.

Dream Big Storytime and Dream with STEAM event materials
Thank you

Every event is powered by community.

To our volunteers, local partners, sponsors, families, and everyone who shows up: thank you for helping fund swimming lessons and creating opportunities for kids to dream big.

Keep the dream going →