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COLUMN: New outdoor classroom coming to Ankeny refuge
A March 16 ribbon cutting at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate a new classroom that provides a space for hands-on learning about birds and other wildlife south of Salem.
Volunteer brings joy, magic to Valentine’s Day weddings through balloon art
A dozen couples signed up to get married at the Marion County Justice Court on Valentine’s Day. They’ll be greeted by colorful balloon arrangements by volunteer Meda Duggan, whose life work has helped her appreciate love and loss.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Kids’ clothing swap, free CPR training and Valentine’s Drive for St. Francis
Salem's neighborhood associations are hard at work planning the Englewood Forest Festival, a free clothing swap and other community events. Here's a roundup of neighborhood news for February.
Salem’s volunteer disaster response team to begin training this month
The Community Emergency Response Team will train new volunteers from Feb. 22 to March 28. Those who take the class can become first responders in the event that Salem faces a disastrous event.
PHOTOS: Market for the Strange celebrates 1 year
Salem artisans had unique takes on the "Strange Lovers" theme, with a weekend expo featuring everything from love potions to fetal pigs.
Town Hall in Salem Thursday to address community’s gun violence, solutions
SALEM EVENT: The reported surge in gun-related crimes will be addressed in the Town Hall on Gun Violence, a free community event on Thursday, Feb. 15. The event was organized by Salem Reporter.
Salem seniors craft toy trucks for kids
Retired Oregon legislator Gene Derfler is part of a team of Capitol Manor woodworkers who have crafted thousands of toy trucks for kids in the Salem area.
EVENTS: ‘Sensual’ dance show, Market for the Strange and live music variety
You can celebrate Valentine's Day in Salem this weekend with unique events including an aerial and pole dance performance - no partner required.
New “Backpack Buddies” program gives hands-on history lessons
Penny, a stuffed dog, is the first guide in the Willamette Heritage Center’s new program that hopes to give kids a fun, accessible way to learn about Salem’s railroad history.