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You have a chance to support some talented high school musicians tonight as McKay High School’s orchestra takes the stage for its annual fundraiser concert.

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The student musicians will receive help from two Oregon Symphony cellists as they perform Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto and other selections. The concert begins at 7 p.m. in the Smith Auditorium on Willamette University’s campus, and tickets are $25 general admission.

Read our preview of the concert here, and catch more fun around Salem in our weekly events guide below.

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EVENTS: Native plant sale, metal concert in Salem this weekend

This weekend in Salem, shop for native plants at Deepwood Museum & Gardens’ annual sale, and see a metal show or Koto performance.

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Who’s on the ballot for 2024 Marion, Polk county elections

Voters in both Marion and Polk counties have rare contested races for sheriff, while Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is running for reelection unopposed.

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Biden announces up to $8.5 billion in preliminary funding for Intel 

Intel plans $36 billion investment in Hillsboro to aid semiconductor research and development

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BUILDING SALEM: Washington distributor putting up $55 million Mill Creek operation

A manufacturing and distribution center for HVAC distributor Gensco will bring about 100 jobs to Salem in its first year, many of them union metal fabrication work.

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