Good morning, McMinnville.

The No Kings rally will take place in McMinnville on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. along Baker and Adams streets, with themed blocks featuring frog costumes and patriotic displays — another rally is scheduled in Newberg from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Natural Grocers is set to open a new store in McMinnville this summer and is hiring for cashier, customer service, and management roles (covering body care, vitamins, and groceries) to serve local shoppers.

Linfield president Mark Blegen hosted a Pizza with the Presidents town hall on March 17 where questions focused on his Balanced Budget Initiative and concerns over course availability emerged among students.

A second draft of the REM proposal will be sent to faculty on March 30.

Chronobreak (the McMinnville High robotics team) is raising $16,500 to cover travel and lodging for the Western Edge Regional Championship in Long Beach in May; the team, which won the Sustain Award at the Oregon First Tech Challenge Robotics State Championship, asks for community donations via GoFundMe or mailed contributions.

Mac’s varsity softball beat Roseburg Indians 4-0 at Roseburg on Saturday (Mar.

21). Junior pitcher Ariel Glynn threw a complete game shutout while Rylan Carton homered to lift the team to No. 5, and they will face North Medford and West Salem on Tuesday.

Amity’s Warriors beat the Bulldogs 12 to 2 on Thursday as hitters drove the win, while the Pirates stayed undefeated with three wins including a game of 12 hits over Vernonia on March 17 at Dayton — they will pitch next in the Basin Baseball Bash in Stanfield this week.

Hundreds of track and field athletes from Amity, Delphian, McMinnville, Willamina, and Yamhill Carlton will compete tomorrow at Wortman Stadium during the annual Jim Barks Grizzly Bear Open.

The Grizzlies played in Arizona as part of the Coach Bob National Invitational, winning 9-7 over West Point on March 20 and losing 5-4 to the Highland Hawks on March 21.

The team will face Colorado schools before hosting Lakeridge on Tuesday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.

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.

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.