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CULTURE: June’s art, history and exhibitions
Salem’s art galleries and museums will open exhibits featuring tiny paintings, ceramic heads and new portraits of Black pioneers.

Events calendar: what to do in Salem for June 2024
June activities in Salem include World Beat, Make Music Day, a Pride Block Party and dozens of live music shows, comedians and more entertainment.

Thieves steal historic school bell from Assistance League of Salem-Keizer
The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer seeks information on a historic brass school bell that hung outside of the Assistance League gift shop, which was stolen over the Memorial Day weekend.

Salem’s parks host affordable summer camps, activities for all ages
The city is seeing low registration for its summer parks and recreation programs, which this year feature new pickleball, learning camps and tree climbing options at Silver Falls.

Salem events from May 30-June 6: Superhero fun run, women’s tackle football, illusionists
Catch a new play, magicians on stage or enjoy free music in the park over the next week in Salem.

New owners of Salem’s Stettler Supply Co. come from Midwestern farming backgrounds
Nolan Grimm and Taylor Meyer took over irrigation supplier Stettler Supply Co. about a year ago. They plan to bring the company back to its agricultural roots but with fresh perspectives.

Salem resident named Ms. Wheelchair Oregon
Anne Giffin spent much of her life homeless in Salem. She’s now sober, housed, a peer support specialist and the latest woman to be crowned Ms. Wheelchair Oregon.

PHOTOS: Salem pauses to remember fallen veterans in Memorial Day ceremony
PHOTOS: Veterans, elected officials and others gathered on Monday, May 27, for a Memorial Day observance at the Oregon World War II Memorial on the Capitol grounds.

And they’re off! Salem derby racers harness gravity in bid for speed
PHOTOS: With good weather and ready track, racers compete in Best of the West Classic soap box derby.

