Even the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself made it Saturday for McMinnville’s 18th annual UFO Festival. Elvis Presley flew in on a saucer to ride in Saturday afternoon’s parade on ...
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday, June 3
The Calvary Chapel McMinnville Youth Group is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at the chapel, 1825 N.W. Second St. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. A silent auction will be held. Proceeds benefit the youth group.
For more information, contact Wess Root at 503-472-4245 or wessroot@calvarymac.com.
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