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October is almost upon us. Some of you have likely been planning elaborate Halloween costumes for months.

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But if you want to dress up with less effort – or need to get rid of last year’s costume – the Halloween Costume Swap is coming up.

Salem Cloth Project is again collecting costumes in wearable condition. You can drop them off in the bin on the second floor of the Salem Public Library’s main branch, 585 Liberty St. S.E., until Oct. 11.

The costume swap will take place Saturday, Oct. 12, at Englewood Elementary School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information is here.

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Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks through upcoming preparedness events and food planning for emergencies.

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Spending on wildfires this year has topped $250 million, with experts saying Oregon’s fire season will wrap up in mid-October.

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Events in Salem this week include a storybook adventure fundraiser at the Gilbert House Children’s Museum, a final round of the West Coast’s car stereo competition and Viva Salem’s lineup…

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