An inaugural event designed to celebrate the partnership between working dogs and their handlers is on tap in mid-June just south of Newberg.

The Lady Hill Sheepdog Classic is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13-15 at Lady Hill Winery, 8400 Champoeg Road N.E. The destination is a stone’s throw away from the Champoeg State Heritage Area.