Good morning, McMinnville.

F-15 and F-16 jets fly over McMinnville as part of the Oregon International Air Show happening today and will continue on Sunday—gates open at 10 a.m. today and 11 a.m. Sunday, with shows running from noon to 4 p.m.

Groups can sign up to march or have a float in the McMinnville Veterans Day Parade on Nov.

8 at 10 a.m. in downtown McMinnville — spectators will line Third Street to honor local veterans.

Local engineer Brett Gailey broke a 300 mph record at Bonneville Speed Week in Utah — he achieved the feat during a high-speed run on salt-laden terrain.

Oregon Humane Society rescued 41 dogs and three 1-day-old puppies from a neglectful home in Monmouth earlier this week with help from Polk County police—many of the dogs lacked proper socialization.

The Community, Parks, and Recreation Political Action Committee moved the community forum on the $98.5 million parks and recreation bond measure from Oct.

9 to Oct. 6 — the event will take place at Kent Taylor Civic Hall at 6 p.m.

Linfield Wildcats began fall sports with the women’s golf team playing on Sept.

22—23 and the men’s team competing in tournaments in Spokane and St. Cloud, while the women’s tennis squad won key matches and the women’s soccer team improved to a 4-0-2 record with wins on Sept. 12 and 14. The teams have upcoming home games—women’s soccer today and Sunday, men’s soccer this weekend, and volleyball on Friday and Saturday—and the cross country teams will run on Oct. 4 in Salem.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in friendly chess matches at a community hub in a historic setting.

Runtoberfest 2025

8:30-11:00 a.m. — McMinnville High School — Registration fee required — Participate in a 5K run/walk and a kid's mile in support of education.

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam

7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Weekly acoustic jam welcoming all levels of bluegrass enthusiasts to join the fun.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in some friendly chess matches at a relaxed community venue.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in a friendly chess club community with open play and resources for all skill levels.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in lively chess matches and community connections in a historic venue.