Good morning, McMinnville.

Yamhill County parks are hosting Art in the Park — a weekend quest where families locate art pieces donated by local artists hidden in various park sites, with hints posted on the county parks department's Facebook page.

Steve Bagwell, the editorial page editor at the News Register, won the Golden Dozen award for his Oct.

31 editorial on local government challenges at a conference in Cardiff + it is his sixth international honor following a Golden Quill win in 2023.

Gallery Theater is staging Steel Magnolias, a play about bonds among women, from July 24 to Aug.

16. The production (directed by Leslie Inmon) brings a beloved Southern story to local audiences.

Air quality alerts for parts of Oregon were issued Friday when wildfire smoke from Canada and local wildfires raised red air quality levels, and today some areas are expected to register orange levels — prompting residents to check airnow.gov for the latest health guidance.

McMinnville Youth Football is accepting registrations until July 31 for its fall season from Aug.

10 through Nov. 1 and plans to open waitlists for some teams; a Grizzly varsity camp for grades 2-8 will run from 9-11 a.m. at Wortman Stadium from Aug. 11-13.

McMinnville Chess Club Meetup

5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free admission — Engage in chess games and explore our curated chess library in a friendly atmosphere.