After around six months at its new location, Salem’s Recovery Outreach Community Center has more than doubled the number of people walking through its doors. ROCC mixes fun and community activities with peer support, helping people get and stay sober and find housing.
COMMUNITY
PHOTOS: Hoopla 2024 fills Salem streets with basketball
Athletes and spectators filled Salem for the 25th year of Hoopla.
Hoopla 2024 in full swing as thousands converge downtown
Thousands enjoyed a cool Saturday morning full of basketball and community as the 2024 annual Hoopla basketball tournament got underway.
Peek inside the Oregon State Capitol as crews work to finish new foundation
The home to Oregon’s state Legislature, and perch for the Gold Man, will see major steps to finish its foundation this week. The multi-year project includes major seismic retrofitting on the historic building weighing 160 million pounds.
For former floral arranger, The Fussy Duck is a creative and community outlet
An eclectic store on Commercial Street sells hundreds of antique and new items for customers to get lost in as the owner works with local business partners and charities to expand her community.
PHOTOS: At Riverfront Park, osprey dive and battle eagles for fish
Local photographer John Svendsen has recently captured scenes of birds of prey diving for fish and learning to fly at Riverfront Park.
First Congregational Church hosts month-long climate film festival
Salem’s Environmental Faith Network is putting on its first film festival starting July 12, showing climate films every Friday for a month. The festival will be free to the public and takes place at First Congregational Church in downtown Salem.
Salem drag community celebrates art, history at new exhibit
“The Art of Drag,” exhibit at the Salem Art Association celebrates the work and history of local drag performers, who see the medium as a lifeline. The exhibit will be on display through August, and will have accompanying live performances.
200 dogs compete for flyball glory in tournament at Marion County Fair
Beneath the energy and noise of flyball racing, many dogs learn important behavioral skills while owners find deeper bonds with their pets and flyball peers. All of the excitement will be on display at the Marion County Fair as the “Fun Fair All” flyball tournament begins Saturday morning.
Infinity Room sees outpouring of support to keep comedy, live music going in Salem
Salem’s downtown comedy and live music venue has hit a $5,000 fundraising target less than a day after seeking help with unexpected expenses. The owners said they’re operating on a shoestring and hope to see continued higher ticket sales.
