As they entered the ceremony, nominees for the Crystal Apple Award were met by fans, microphones and time on live television. By evening’s end, 15 went home as winners after the Friday, Feb. 10, event in Salem.
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Bush House Museum to unveil portraits of two Oregon Black pioneers on Saturday
A afternoon reception is scheduled at the Bush House Museum on Saturday, Feb. 11, to introduce two new commissioned portraits. They are describe as ‘visually stunning.’
Isaac’s Room to expand program for youth with new grant
Program leaders say the $250,000 recently awarded by Marion County will help create around a dozen new jobs in Salem for divested teens and young adults involved with Isaac’s Room, which seeks to provide life skills and mentorship.
‘Cool’ cat among artifacts in Salem display of items from ordinary life in ancient days
A Willamette University professor will give a free public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 9, to give insights into a collection of artifacts from ancient times in Greece, Egypt and the locations. Rather than follow the lives of nobiility and the elite, the artifacts reflect a commoner’s life.
City fair offers guidance in Spanish on housing assistance, grants
The city of Salem’s resource fair on Tuesday will also provide information about growing a business and applying for a job at the city.
“Hattitude” presentation honors community leader Willie Richardson
The longtime community leader and advocate for education worked to plan an evening celebrating hats and local hat lovers before her death on Jan. 25.
Heyen decides against seeking 3rd school board term, citing intense criticism
A veteran member of the Salem-Keizer School Board is not seeking another term, citing political bullying she has endured. Marty Heyen was elected to the board in 2015.
Chemeketa to become first community college in Oregon to offer four-year degree
Developing leaders from business employees is one goal of a new program at Chemeketa Community College. The Salem college will be the first in Oregon to offer a 4-year degree.
Salem-Keizer NAACP to host civil disobedience training
The non-violent method of protesting was used during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The free presentation will be on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again Saturday, Feb. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Salem mom who is small business owner to run for Salem-Keizer School Board
A northeast Salem parent has declared her intent to run for a seat on the Salem-Keizer School Board. Casity Troutt is seeking the seat currently held by Marty Heyen.