Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Health Plan in Eugene will work with Collective Health in San Francisco to manage self-funded plans for employers starting next year. The change will affect about 135,000 Oregon workers (their new plan will be known as Providence Health Plan Powered by Collective Health). The Oregonian
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coaches selected the 2024-25 Class 2A boys basketball all-state team, naming Gavin Hall of Western Christian as Player of the Year and Geoffrey Martin as Coach of the Year—teams include first, second and third squads with players from several schools. Additional selections reflect strong performances across the region. The Oregonian
- ➤ Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe scored 33 points in a 127-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on April 1 and grabbed 10 rebounds despite key players missing the game. His aggressive play impressed his teammates — the team will face Toronto later today. The Oregonian
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New York Voices Farewell Concert
7-9 p.m. — McMinnville Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legendary New York Voices’ final performance with memorable collaborations and live music.
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Sauvignon Blanc Festival with The Bylines Duo
11 AM – 5 PM — Durant Vineyards Tasting Room — Cost not specified — Celebrate Oregon's unique Sauvignon Blancs with live music and delicious food in a beautiful vineyard setting.
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2025 Solid Foundations Tour
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — McMinnville Art Alley — $ — Explore six stunning historic properties while supporting Yamhill County CASA, a cause dedicated to vulnerable children.
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Sparkling Easter Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM — Domaine Willamette — Cost info not provided — Indulge in a delightful Easter brunch featuring exquisite Brut and Brut Rose.
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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Demo & Lesson
10-11 a.m. — McMinnville Grange — Free entry — Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day with a demonstration followed by a beginner's lesson in gentle movements.
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