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Taste of Mac
The third annual Taste of Mac will offer samples of wine, food and gifts from more than 30 downtown McMinnville businesses from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Participants will receive a wine glass and event map, and can stop at marked venues for tastings or small items. The event, sponsored by the McMinnville Lions Club, raises funds for scholarships, medical devices, and vision and hearing programs. Tickets are $35 at mcminnvillelions.org or on-site at the US Bank Plaza, Third and Davis streets, starting at 11:30 a.m. Click here for details.
Plant sale
A native plant sale is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Miller Woods, 15580 N.W. Orchard View Road, McMinnville. There will be a variety of native trees, shrubs and understory plants available for purchase. A nursery caretaker and experienced volunteers will be available to help choose plants for the space shoppers are looking to plant in. Click here for details.
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Nonprofits & Services
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