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Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adventures Without Limits is a nonprofit that has arranged outdoor trips — including hiking, kayaking and whitewater rafting — for people of all abilities for nearly 30 years. The organization works to remove barriers so everyone can enjoy nature. The Oregonian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The former Okta restaurant will reopen May 3 as Okta Farm and Kitchen with a new four-course seasonal menu featuring products from its own farm. It will also serve the new event space in the Tributary Hotel cellar, which can hold up to 20 guests. News-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill that would criminalize AI-generated naked images passed its committee this week and is headed for a House floor vote — it updates state law to include computer-generated deep fakes with harsher penalties for first-time offenders. The measure seeks to close a loophole that has allowed harmful images to be quickly produced and shared using photos from social media. The Oregonian
- ➤ The state's Department of Environmental Quality paused car inspections on Thursday and today after a cyberattack disrupted its systems — officials are investigating what information may have been compromised. The Oregonian
- ➤ The McMinnville Library will reduce hours starting April 15 due to city budget cuts—adjustments include closing on Sundays and Mondays, reducing Thursday and Friday hours to 5 p.m., and limiting home delivery to city residents. It will remain open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. News-Register
- ➤ Sheridan and McMinnville fire districts will get $3 million each from state funding if House Bill 3870 passes into law as introduced. The bill will add $40 million — a key investment that will support local fire services statewide. News-Register
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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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A Roaring Night of Giving
5-9 p.m. — McMinnville Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a glamorous evening with dinner, dancing, and auctions at this '20s themed charity gala.
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Mother's Day Gourmet Brunch
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Abbey Road Farm — Cost info not provided — Indulge in a luxurious five-course brunch crafted by Chef Will Preisch to celebrate Mother's Day.
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