Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
Good morning, McMinnville.
🏘️ Community
On May 2, a swarm of over 8,000 bees gathered on a downtown Newberg sidewalk in front of a boutique, so retired educator Paul Jellum stepped in to rescue them using his bee box and a few puffs of bee smoke.
Jellum, who has kept bees for nearly a decade, worked with police setting up traffic cones + safely collected the bees for relocation.
🌲 Environment
The Oregon State University Extension Service is offering McMinnville residents clear guidance on turning backyards into pollinator gardens by advising them to plan the space, remove weeds, and prepare the soil.
Homeowners are encouraged to plant groups of native flowers that bloom from early spring to late fall (such as milkweed for Monarch butterflies).
🎉 McMinnville Events
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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.
🏠 McMinnville Real Estate
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💼 McMinnville Job Board
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