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McMinnville’s Sunrise Rotary Club is running its annual wine raffle to raise money for adult scholarships at Chemeketa Community College—tickets cost 5 for $20 and 25 for $100, and a 50-50 drawing will take place on May 21.

Senate Bill 686 advanced in the Rules Committee (vote of 3 to 2) and now heads to a full Senate vote that will require major tech companies to pay Oregon newsrooms at least $104 million annually while offering an arbitration option for a different rate; supporters say the funds will pay for local journalism while tech groups, including Google and Meta, warn the law may face legal challenges.

Oregon’s fire marshal signed a memorandum with Roy Wright from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety on Friday to launch a program that offers wildfire certificates to single-family homeowners who clear a 5-foot buffer around their homes.

Insurers may use the certification to lower rising property insurance premiums—Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials said the move will help keep coverage available as wildfire risks increase.

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.

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.

UFO Festival

Various times — McMenamins Pub at Hotel Oregon — Check website for details — Celebrate 25 years of UFO fascination with talks, parades, and alien costumes in McMinnville.

UFO Glow Experience - Galactic Blacklight Party

7-11 p.m. — Breathe Easy Speakteasy — $15 presale ($20 at the door) — Celebrate McMinnville's cosmic history with a blacklight dance party featuring live music and glow-in-the-dark vibes.

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam

7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy a lively acoustic bluegrass jam session welcoming all skill levels in McMinnville.

Live DJ: Bri Drennon at HiFi Wine Bar

6-10 p.m. — HiFi Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant tunes as DJ Bri Drennon spins live to enhance your evening.