NEWBERG — Ted Francis was having trouble getting around by 1999. But, by thunder, he had been showing movies in Newberg since Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Buster Keaton were lighting up the silent ...
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Koncert for Kids
Wednesday, Oct. 18
The annual Koncert for Kids is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Doug Anderson Auditorium, McMinnville High School, 615 N.E. 15th St. Musicians include Michael Allen Harrison, We Three (Humlie Trio), Vintage Voices and the Mac High Twilighters. Tickets are available for purchase at the McMinnville Community Center. Adult tickets are $20 and $10 for students. Proceeds benefit McMinnville Parks & Recreation’s Kids in Koncert music enrichment program.
For more information, contact Kathleen Bernards at 503-472-2179 or k.bernards@bernardsandassociates.com.
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United Healthcare Medicare Sales Meetings
Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 14
Becky Lippmann, Independent Medicare Broker/Agent, will be presenting two informational meetings regarding United Healthcare Medicare.
The meeting agendas include:
- 2018 United Healthcare Medicare Plans Presentation
- Enrollment Opportunities
- Update on changes to Medicare
- Review Medicare Basics
All meetings are free and snacks will be provided. The October 31 meeting will be held at 9:30 am at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 NE Evans Street, McMinnville. The November 14 meeting will be held at 10:00 am at the McMinnville Senior Center,
2250 NE McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. For more information, please contact Becky Lippmann at 541-914-6263 or email beclippmann@yahoo.com.
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by Dr. Kay Case
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