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The Great Oregon Steam-Up gives visitors a glimpse into farming a century ago
The Great Oregon Steam-Up takes place this weekend and next. (courtesy Lena Prine) Powerland Heritage Park has an entire campus of museums showcasing Oregon’s agricultural heritage and all of that and more will be on display this weekend during the Great Oregon Steam-Up. Visitors to…
CHECK OUT: A funny play, rejected art or people running for hours
(Illustration by Anna CK Smith/Special to Salem Reporter) Wednesday Teens can grab some popcorn and drinks as they enjoy a trip through space at the Salem Public Library on Wednesday. The library will be screening Apollo 13, which is based the story of the 1970…
PHOTOS: Salem Art Fair draws hundreds – still time to catch it
Hundreds of artists displayed their work during the Salem Art Fair and Festival. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) The Salem Art Fair and Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $5 and admission is free for kids 16 and under and for Oregon…
Bright florals filled the plant sale at Bush’s Pasture Park
Lillies were among the flowers for sale Friday. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Five-foot-tall lilies blooming with colorful pink and white flowers awaited those on their way to the Salem Art Fair. But art isn’t the only thing for sale at Bush’s Pasture Park this weekend. Plant…
CHECK OUT: A new (to you) book, jousting and LOTS of art
(Illustration by Anna CK Smith/Special to Salem Reporter) Friday Need a good read? The YMCA is hosting its annual used book sale this weekend. It’s the last used book sale in the old YMCA building before its demolished, said CEO Sam Carroll. He said it could…
Salem Art Fair brings a unique cultural experience to area
Laura Robson is bringing her handcrafted spoons to the Salem Art Fair this weekend. (courtesy Laura Robson) Hope Raszka remembers walking through Salem Art Fair as a child, happily looking at the local art. “It’s just such a happy atmosphere,” she said. When Raszka decided…
CHECK OUT: A new (to you) book, jousting and LOTS of art
(Illustration by Anna CK Smith/Special to Salem Reporter) Friday Need a good read? The YMCA is hosting its annual used book sale this weekend. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on…
Center for Hope and Safety gets secure entrance thanks to volunteers
Construction crews re-frame the doorway in the Center for Hope and Safety on Saturday. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Crews were hard at work Saturday tearing down walls, ripping out drywall and re-framing doorways at the Center for Hope and Safety in downtown Salem. Construction workers from…
Salem residents gather in protest of immigration detention centers along the border
Ben Dinsdale, Leda Dinsdale (8 months) and Anne Conners participate in Friday’s protest in downtown Salem against immigration detention centers. (Sonia Boeger/Special to Salem Reporter) An estimated 200 people from around Oregon gathered Friday, July 12, at the Salem Transit Center in downtown Salem for…