Category COMMUNITY
PHOTOS: Dragon boats take to the river at World Beat
More than 600 dragon boat racers made a splash at the World Beat Festival over the weekend, with community teams raising thousands for local charities.
What to do if you lose, or find, a stray pet in Salem this holiday weekend
Loud fireworks on the Fourth of July means it’s typically Marion County Dog Services’ busiest week of the year. Here are pet safety resources and lost and found forums in the Salem area.
PHOTOS: Tibetan monks visit Salem on peace, healing tour
Buddhist monks from Gaden Shartse Monastic University presented a "Ceremony of Light" Thursday at Unity of Salem.
La Familia Cider Co. named Manufacturer of the Year for its inventive ciders
The family-run company, operating since 2017, recently expanded its hard cider operations into Portland.
Gardens, alleys and Salem streets fill with songs for Make Music Day
Performances for the annual June 21 celebration of music kicked off across Salem Friday morning with rock ‘n’ roll, ukulele and visitors who traveled to enjoy the scene.
Salem punks expand from yearly music festival into “epic” outreach service for homeless youth
Salem nonprofit Punx With Purpose, known for its annual Punx in the Park festival, has gone mobile. At monthly pop-up events, teens and young adults can get clothes, connect with housing and build community.
On Juneteenth, Salem remembers history, celebrates freedom
Salemites participated in history walks, talked about the legacy of slavery, shared resources and donated blood in honor of Juneteenth.
Growing therapy program for struggling Salem families benefits from training on play, trauma
Therapists with Family Building Blocks said they’re better able to help parents and children connect and process trauma after training paid for by a donation from Country Financial.
Salem actor stars in feature film presenting Jesus’ life in American Sign Language
Miles Barbee, an Oregon School for the Deaf graduate, plays Peter in the Deaf Missions’ film “Jesus,” which will screen at Regal Santiam June 20 and 23.