🌱 Why two old UFO photos still power McMinnville’s biggest alien party

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In today's newsletter:

• Why two old UFO photos still power McMinnville's biggest alien party
• Will Linfield spoil George Fox's historic 4-0 bid in McMinnville?

Also on today's calendar: BYOG Night ~ Let the Competition Begin and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Bizarre 1950 Mystery of an Oregon Farmer, The UFO, and a Festival That Still Lives On (thatoregonlife.com) — McMinnville's famous 1950 UFO photographs still spark debate, but they've also grown into a major downtown UFO festival with speakers, costumes, live music, and a lively parade. The story traces how two farm photos near Sheridan put McMinnville in national headlines and eventually inspired today's inclusive celebration that welcomes both skeptics and believers to enjoy talks, vendors, and alien-themed fun.
   

• Game Preview: A Chance for History as Fox Travels to McMinnville (georgefox.edu) — Linfield University hosts George Fox in McMinnville this Saturday in a high-stakes Northwest Conference football matchup that could give the Bruins their first-ever 4-0 start. The preview breaks down key players, recent history between the programs, and what's at stake for both teams, while noting that local fans can still get tickets or follow along via livestream and live stats.
   

📸 Around McMinnville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McMinnville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, & First Aid →
  Chemeketa Community College - Yamhill Valley Campus (Building 2), 306 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• BYOG Night ~ Let the Competition Begin →
  Patton Valley Wines, 801 SW Baker St, McMinnville
  3:00 pm
• Football Game →
  Wortman Stadium, 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 2026 Runtoberfest: A Fun-draising Event →
  McMinnville High School Stadium, 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville
  8:00 am
• Marching Band Rehearsal →
  McMinnville High School Band Room, 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville
  9:00 am
• McMinnville Scottish Festival →
  Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville
  9:00 am
• 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools! →
  McMinnville OR
  11:30 am
Sunday October 4
• NFL Sundays at The Pub →
  The Pub, 326 Northeast Davis Street, McMinnville
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Fried Chicken Monday →
  The Pub, 326 Northeast Davis Street, McMinnville
  12:00 pm
• Trivia Night at The Pub →
  The Pub, 326 Northeast Davis Street, McMinnville
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Band Parent Meeting →
  McMinnville High School Band Room, 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market + Blitz Tournament →
  Mac Market, 1140 NE Alpine Ave., McMinnville
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⚽️📸 McMinnville High School Soccer!
  Had the opportunity to photograph #21 during yesterday's game under the lights. Such a fun game to capture! (Nextdoor Westvale)
• Cleaning house and have several used (but working) small kitchen appliances that we no longer use.
  Is there somewhere in McMinnville that I can donate them to? Rather not just pitch them in the trash bins. (Nextdoor Tall Oaks)

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Mcminnville. Apply here.
• Grounded Table posted a job opening for Event Bartender in Mcminnville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McMinnville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dundee

• Restructuring Committee to Present Findings to School Board Oct. 13 (newsberg.org)
• Results of Argyle's Art of Sparkling program will be unveiled (youroregonnews.com)

Newberg

• WATCH: Rebuilt Fitness Women's Strength Showcase (newsberg.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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