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Women United hosting event to package tampons, pads for local students
Women United is making period kits on Wednesday to distribute to local schools. (Courtesy/Stephanie Bob) When members of Women United, a fundraising arm of United Way, found out local girls had a lack of access to menstrual products during their periods, they sprang into action.…
CHECK OUT: A wedding show, youth farm or color run
The Willamette Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding and Event Show on Saturday. (Courtesy/Willamette Heritage Center) Saturday Are you planning a wedding or special event? Willamette Valley Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding & Event Show to feature venues, photographers, DJs and event planners for…
PHOTOS: Salem youth hold climate strike at Oregon Capitol
Young people held a climate strike at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday, joining cities across the world. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Salem joined the roster of cities around the world where young activists took to the street Friday, demanding action on climate change. As cars…
TO DO: Rally for climate change, get your tools fixed or celebrate a small town’s 100th anniversary
A trolley at Powerland Heritage Park. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Wednesday Need something fixed? Head over to the Pringle Creek Park Community Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for help repairing items like tools, knives, computers, jewelry and bikes. 606 Church St. S.E. More info…
Oregon State Fair says revenue up despite attendance decreases
The Oregon State Fair saw revenue gains this year despite a slight decrease in attendance. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) It was a good year for the Oregon State Fair. The event, which hits Salem for more than a week at the end of August, saw gains…
Urban Art Fest brings color, culture and resistance through art
A graffitied car on display at a prior Urban Arts Fest (Courtesy/Latinos Unidos Siempre) If you’ve ever wanted to see graffiti artists paint a 30-foot wall, Salem’s Urban Art Fest is the place for you. The free, all-ages event this Saturday celebrates graffiti art, rapping,…
CHECK OUT: a triathlon, dog walk or wildfire talk
Friday Hear all about wildfires as speakers Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO Western Fire Chiefs Association and Tom Fields, a fire prevention coordinator for the Oregon Department of Forestry, discuss the changing nature of fires, the causes and consequences, fire prevention and protection of both public…
PHOTOS: Middle and high school students start a new year
Alicia Kruska, Judson Middle School principal, guides students in a temporary lunch line. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) It’s a year of transition for many Salem-Keizer: Four schools are navigating around construction and campus expansions, and many have new principals. At Judson Middle School, cafeteria expansions have…
New program allows younger kids to read aloud to shelter pups and kittens
A new program at the Willamette Valley Humane Society will allow kids aged 5- 11 to read to the shelter residents. (Courtesy/Willamette Valley Humane Society) Soon, the dogs and cats awaiting a forever home at the Willamette Humane Society will have fledgling storytellers to keep…