Good morning, McMinnville.

With spring break underway, families enjoy the Sweet Spot pop-up mini golf course in the KAOS Building on Galloway Street between Third and Fourth — it is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. with rounds costing $5 and treats available from the nearby counter.

The McMinnville Lions Club will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. at Discovery Meadows Park on Saturday, Apr.

4, while an adaptive hunt with accessible activities is set at 10 a.m. at Willamette Elementary (families must bring their own baskets and arrive early).

On Friday, Mar. 20, Jayne Wolf led a Be 2 Weeks Ready training at Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Valley Campus to show participants how to check emergency exits, map safe routes, and secure first aid kits—emphasizing survival steps for disasters.

Local groups including the McMinnville Garden Club, Master Gardeners, and Native Plant Society continue pollinator garden projects by planting native flora at community sites along Alpine Avenue and with (OSU Extension) support, aiming to help bees and butterflies thrive throughout the summer.

Volunteers from Patton and Duniway middle schools hosted a temporary clothing swap on Tuesday at the McMinnville Public Library, where students could pick up to five free items and earn two extra by donating used clothes.

School leaders and library director Grace Juster organized the event to promote sustainability.

March is National Reading Month as Yamhill County libraries report diverse reading habits.

McMinnville library, with 17,387 cardholders, and other branches noted strong circulation of both physical books and digital formats (with graphic novels popular among young readers).

Willamina alumna Zoe Brewer earned collegiate All-American status for Southwestern Oregon Community College at the NJCAA National Championships (March 7 in Council Bluffs) after finishing third at 103-pounds and posting a 19-9 record.

The McMinnville varsity girls' golf team ended a 27-year wait with a win at the state championships at Emerald Valley Golf & Resort in Creswell while the boys also showed promise in a competitive field.

Middle school wrestlers Tanner Rauch and Tucker Wilson earned third-place finishes at the state tournament on March 14 at West Albany High School.

Their performance bolstered McMinnville’s wrestling program as coach Jerod Harney continues to train future champions.

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.

Moms Unhinged Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Aerodrome 'Giant Screen' Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious insights of mom comedians tackling life’s challenges from motherhood to midlife crisis.