Standing in front of Salem’s YMCA on a blustery April morning, one might not notice anything outside of the ordinary. But rows of blocked-off parking, police escorts and a bin full of blue pinwheels blowing in the wind reveal something deeper is going on in Marion County. Community partners work[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
PHOTOS: Chefs’ Night Out in Salem draws 1,000 for local food, wine and brews
For the first time in nearly four years, Salem could attend Chefs’ Night Out, a fundraiser on Sunday, April 16, for Marion Polk Food Share. Those attending could sample food and wine from 52 vendors.
PHOTOS: First blooms of spring delight visitors at Gaiety Hollow
Spring may be a bit slow in arriving, but the flowering trees and the first brave bulbs were putting on a beautiful show for the attendees of the first Lord and Schryver open garden tour Saturday.
Head to the Capitol to catch cherry blossoms in their night-time glory
Grab a blanket, a friend or a camera and catch the peak exhibition of cherry blossoms out in front of the Capitol. Special lighting in the evening make the scene magical.
Salem Symphonic Winds to perform immersive celebration of Earth
The concert on Sunday, April 16, features new sounds from borrowed instruments and even truck parts, and will be one of few in the country to use scent technology to bring its audience to the rainforest.
Math breakthrough inspires local educator
From fantasy maps to quilting, Salem educator Sophia Wood has made the recent geometric discovery of a new shape accessible to all ages.
New state-funded homeless shelter opening in former Salem hotel
Oregon has spent nearly $125 million since 2020 to turn vacant hotels into shelters
Local organizations in line for $10 million for more action on homelessness
Decisions will be made this week on using state funding to add 79 shelter beds and help 158 households settle into permanent housing in Marion and Polk Counties. The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance is making the awards.
After decades apart, couple reunites in Salem – he’s 101, she’s 99
For more than 80 years, they went their separate ways – families, careers and more. Now, in Salem, they come back together – in time for his 101st birthday.
Retired senator, volunteers among Salem award recipients
The annual First Citizens banquet takes place Saturday, April 8, at the Salem Convention Center. Winners of in several categories are nominated for improving Salemites’ lives through business, volunteering and philanthropy.
