Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A track clinic and mock meet to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes is set for Saturday, March 29 at Amity High School's track. Senior Jaxson Howard (with help from collegiate mentors) will guide athletes through stations from 1 to 4:30 p.m. with a $17 entry fee supporting Breakthrough T1D. News-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valley United has started spring basketball camps for grades 2-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1255 N.E. Alpine Ave in McMinnville. The camps offer skill training, strength and mobility sessions, and weekend gameplay + local coaches lead all activities. News-Register
- ➤ Baker Creek Harley Racing is teaming with Timber Town Harley and Woodburn Dragstrip to bring motorcycle drag racing to Woodburn on Saturday, April 18. The event starts at 10 a.m. with an open house in Salem (3601 Silverton Rd), followed by a group ride to the track at 11:30 a.m. News-Register
- ➤ Linfield softball coach Jackson Vaughan reached 900 wins on March 8 as his Wildcats beat George Fox, matching an NCAA Division III record. The ranch kid from Hereford (aged 51) remains humble while he prepares his players for the next challenge. The Oregonian
- ➤ West Albany girls basketball won Friday’s semifinal 63-37 (ending Redmond’s 25-game win streak) and will face Springfield at 7:45 p.m. today in the state championship game. The Oregonian
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McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — $20+ — Experience a delightful blend of Oregon wines, local food, and live entertainment under the iconic Spruce Goose.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gatherings
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in chess games and enjoy community play in a vibrant venue.
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Stand Up Comedy Showcase Showdown
7 PM — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $75 prize for best set — Enjoy an entertaining mix of comedy competition and audience games with local talent.
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Spring Equinox Sound Bath
3-7 p.m. — The Ground at Stillwater — $50 per person — Experience a restorative afternoon with sound healing, meditation, and creative workshops.
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Evergreen Spring Camps
9 AM – 3 PM — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — $349+ — Engage in aerospace-themed fun and learning with hands-on STEAM activities and museum tours.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gathering
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in friendly chess matches and explore our extensive Chess Library in a community-centric venue.
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Live DJ Performance by DJ Blue Note Charlie
6-10 p.m. — HiFi Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of captivating tunes with DJ Blue Note Charlie spinning live.
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Sauvage - An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
11 AM – 3 PM — Durant Vineyards Tasting Room — Cost info not provided — Discover Oregon's unique Sauvignon Blanc at this seasonal celebration combining wine, food, and music.
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