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McMinnville
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Melt Down fundraiser will begin with a 10th-anniversary open house at Golden Valley Brew Pub on Saturday, Jan. 31 — 53 businesses will offer grilled-cheese specials in February and donate $2 per sale to YCAP’s food bank, with prizes for eating seven sandwiches. News-Register
- ➤ McMinnville Grange 31 at 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road hosts dancing, a potluck on Fridays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring family music. Dance lessons run on Saturdays + ballroom from 1 to 2 p.m. and line dancing from 2 to 3:15 p.m. News-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Community Cultural Fair will feature art, music, food, informational displays and a quilt raffle on Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Bridge Learning Community in Sheridan. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcomes locals from West Valley and Yamhill County. News-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flo Analytics reported that enrollment in local schools continues to decline + the trend mirrors broader statewide figures as school board members discussed ways to address these challenges. News-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McMinnville’s girls varsity basketball team defeated No. 37 Sunset by holding their opponent scoreless in the second half for a 61-18 win on Monday afternoon. News-Register
- ➤ Linfield University is hosting two All-Skills Softball Clinics on Jan. 18 and Jan. 24 at Ad and Joan Rutschman Fieldhouse (corner of Linfield Ave and Davis St) to teach hitting, bunting, base running, pitching, and defense. Campers aged 8 to 12 and 13 to 18 will also take part in Q&A sessions with Wildcats coaches on college recruiting. News-Register
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Join fellow musicians for a fun and inclusive weekly acoustic jam session.
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Valentine's Dance Night
8-11 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Prices vary — Celebrate love with a lively night of music and dancing.
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