Daily
McMinnville
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Zero Waste will host the Bubble Rap Speaker Series event “Closing the Loop on Food Surplus & Hunger in McMinnville” on Monday, May 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library, where Jennifer Lyon & community partners will discuss ways to close the food gap. News-Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Zero Waste’s Plastic Project will host a recycling event for hard-to-recycle plastics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the McMinnville Covenant Church, 2155 N.W. Second St.— community members should bring clean, sorted items in paper grocery bags; cost is $4 per bag. News-Register
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2026 Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Grand, McMinnville — Tickets required — Celebrate community heroes at the annual DSA Banquet with a family-style dinner and awards ceremony.
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26th Annual UFO Festival
Festival hours — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Entry over $30 — Celebrate UFO culture with expert speakers, live music, and a street fair.
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UFO Fest Landing Party
3-10 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Free entry — Experience an evening of glow-in-the-dark fun with live music and dancing.
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UFO Fest Alien Costume Ball
2-4 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Free entry — Unleash your creativity in an alien costume contest and compete for the title of Coolest Alien in the Alpha Quadrant.
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26th Annual McMenamins UFO Festival Breakfast
9 a.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $60 — Enjoy a breakfast buffet and engaging discussions in a unique setting.
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Spring Wine Speakeasy
2-6 p.m. — McMinnville Art Alley — Admission prices vary — Experience a delightful kickoff to Memorial Day weekend with local wines and hidden charm.
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Rip City Music Bingo: Classic Rock Hits
7-9 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of music bingo with classic rock hits while vying for fun prizes in a family-friendly setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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