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“It’s not just about us”: training service dogs brings purpose to Salem prison
Salem nonprofit Joy of Living Assistance Dogs recently expanded its service dogs training program to Oregon State Correctional Institution.
COLUMN: “Success” can be housing, or remembering a favorite color
Lynelle Wilcox, SafeSleep United's director, shares success stories large and small from a year serving more unsheltered women and kids in Salem.
Awesome 3000 returns to raise money for Salem schools
Salem's 2023 Awesome 3000 raised $35,000 to fund field trips and supplies for schools across the district. The race returns on Saturday, April 27.
EVENTS: Walking tour, local markets and Qingming Festival this weekend
Events this weekend in Salem include a tour through Gaiety Hollow, flea markets and the Qingming Festival.
CULTURE: April’s art, history exhibitions and events
A fresh slate of gallery shows open this month in Salem, including showcases from graduating art students, knit marine life and celebrations of self-expression.
A bridge-builder between Salem churches, neighborhoods named First Citizen
Retiring nonprofit leader Sam Skillern will be honored April 13 as Salem’s First Citizen for his work forging connections through the Salem Leadership Foundation.
Qingming Festival returns to celebrate Salem’s Chinese ancestors, history and community
Salem’s sixth annual Qingming Festival starts Thursday, and this year will highlight the life of Low Sun Fook, a prominent Salem business owner known as “Hop Lee” who died in 1925. Events include book discussions with his grandson, Dr. Russell Low, who said Salem has a rare history of inclusion.
COLUMN: For wildlife’s sake, turn the light down
Columnist and Salem birder Harry Fuller explains why the natural dark is important to everything from nesting swallows to amphibians.
A headless husband, daycare shenanigans among new plays hitting Salem’s summer stage
A whirlwind day of six mini plays in one is part of Theatre 33’s expanded lineup for its summer 2024 season in Salem.