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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo will run from Wednesday, July 30 to Saturday, Aug. 2 and will feature animal shows, a carnival, youth rodeo events, and a demolition derby starting Saturday at 6 p.m. Evening concerts will feature acts including Chayce Beckham on Wednesday, Easton Corbin on Thursday, Tone Loc and Digital Underground on Friday, and Alien Ant Farm on Saturday—tickets include admission to all events. News-Register
- ➤ Today, Amity Day will feature a parade starting at 10 a.m.—the event will have floats, horses, and vendors in Amity City Park until 6 p.m. On Sunday, July 27, a pancake breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. serving plain and blueberry pancakes with ham, eggs, and juice while funds help volunteer firefighters buy new equipment. News-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association conference on July 18, the News-Register won the General Excellence Award for newspapers of its size from Oregon, Washington and Idaho in the new Pacific Northwest News Contest. The paper also received six first-place, six second-place and five third-place awards for overall content, design and photography—showing strong newsroom work—according to the conference results. News-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Linfield University released a second draft of its Balanced Budget Initiative that cuts programs and will reduce faculty and staff to fix a nearly $5 million deficit. The Academic Council reviewed the proposal on July 10 and will vote on it by Sept. 11, with final decisions by Sept. 30—students and affected faculty await the outcome. The Linfield Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McMinnville voters will decide on a $98.5 million bonds measure for parks and recreation upgrades after the city council unanimously approved the plan on Tuesday. News-Register
- ➤ A report from the Prison Gerrymandering Project at Prison Policy Initiative said that Oregon districts with prisons have more voting power because inmates are counted as living at correctional facilities instead of their last known address. Lawmakers had proposed changes in House Bills 2250 and 2704 to improve equal representation—an effort aimed at addressing the imbalance before the 2030 Census. The Oregonian
- ➤ On Friday, the Oregon Lottery Commission will review proposed rules that ban international ticket sales via online couriers and limit bulk purchases of draw games and Scratch-It tickets—measures designed to protect game integrity, state revenue, and comply with federal law. Public comments on the proposals will be accepted until Aug. 29. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amity High School is set to hold athletic camps for students in grades K-12, featuring volleyball, football and soccer camps starting August 11. A sports registration and free physical night will be held August 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Amity Fire Department—700 S Trade Street. News-Register
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5K Wine Run
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Van Duzer Vineyards — Check website for entry fee — Enjoy a scenic run followed by wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard.
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Missoula Children's Theatre Camp
9 AM – 5 PM — Sue Buel Elementary School — Check event page for fees — Explore your dramatic and comedic side with this year's play, Red Riding Hood!
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Rock of Ages Fun Festival
1:30 PM – 2:00 AM — 15600 SW Rock of Ages Rd, McMinnville, OR — Free entry — Celebrate the 27th annual festival with hot air balloons, concerts, and family-friendly fun.
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant weekly bluegrass jam welcoming musicians of all skill levels.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gathering
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in friendly chess matches and enjoy a community-driven atmosphere.
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Harvest Fest
12-4 p.m. — Yamhill Valley Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate the harvest with fun family activities and vintage farming demonstrations.
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Intro to Wilderness Survival Program
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Joe Dancer Park — Cost varies — Build survival skills and test your abilities while connecting with nature.
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Weekly acoustic jam open to all levels in a welcoming environment.
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Cruising McMinnville Car Show & Cruise
10 AM – 5 PM — Downtown McMinnville — Free entry — Experience a vibrant car show and cruise amidst the lively atmosphere of downtown.
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Beatlesfest at Coeur De Terre Vineyard
12-6 p.m. — Coeur De Terre Vineyard — Celebrate the joy of music at this annual Beatles tribute festival.
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