Good morning, McMinnville.

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.

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.

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.

26th Annual UFO Festival

Festival hours — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Entry over $30 — Celebrate UFO culture with expert speakers, live music, and a street fair.

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.

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.

26th Annual McMenamins UFO Festival Breakfast

9 a.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $60 — Enjoy a breakfast buffet and engaging discussions in a unique setting.

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.

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.