By TOM HENDERSON<br/>Of the News-Register The McMinnville Public Library’s air conditioner is working again, and library director Jenny Berg said she is confident it will stay that way. Librarians ...
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Community Garden
SATURDAY, JULY 28
The McMinnville Community Garden at Parkview is holding an open house from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 28, at 325 N.E. Burnett Road, McMinnville. Free activities include a plant clinic, garden tours, vegetable tasting, demonstrations and a silent auction. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Alan Wenner at 503-883-9226 or awenner@hotmail.com.
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