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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in May
In May, exhibits in Salem will share work from local photographers and a first-of-its kind celebration of local Jewish painters, poets and performers.
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PHOTOS: Salem’s largest food bank envisions its future in bigger warehouse
The Marion Polk Food Share is planning for a future in a new warehouse three times the size of its current facility. Here’s a look inside the new building.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Roller skate dance lessons, Mother’s Day brunch, Roger Tofte memorial
Events in Salem this week include roller skating dance lessons at The Madhouse, a reservation-free Mother’s Day brunch at The Yard Food Park and a celebration of life for Roger Tofte, Enchanted Forest founder, at the state fairgrounds.
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A guide to Salem’s 2026 summer events
With summer right around the corner, Salem is gearing up for an eventful summer. Salem Reporter has compiled a list of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
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Riders pedal loops from Keizer as Monster Cookie celebrates 50 years
Riders enjoyed cookies and more as they tackled the Monster Cookie ride Sunday, April 26, raising money for the Salem Bicycle Club.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Sheep to Shawl, underground market, free comic books
Events in Salem this week include the annual Sheep to Shawl festival at the Willamette Heritage Center, an underground vendor market at Blast Off Vintage and Free Comic Book Day at Radar Toys.
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PHOTOS: Students join city, AAUW to plant over 30 trees in school park
Dozens of sixth graders from Stephens Middle School helped plant over 30 trees in their school's backyard park Friday, April 24, in celebration of Arbor Day and Salem's recent award as Oregon's Tree City of the Year.
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PHOTOS: Sunny weekend brings out crowds for Ag Fest
Thousands flocked to the state fairgrounds over the weekend to pet llamas, dig for potatoes and ride tractors at Ag Fest.
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Marion Polk Food Share to double food storage with new building
A new warehouse building recently purchased by the Marion Polk Food Share will double the organization’s space to food packing and storage starting in 2027. The purchase was made possible by community contributions and local, state and federal government funding.