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What to do in Salem from May 8-14: Mother’s Day, walk in the park
Events in Salem this week include a community walk to the park, a kids clothing swap and a Mother’s Day comedy show.
Salem artist crafts quilt to commemorate migrant deaths in Arizona desert
Glenda Mah, a Salem quilt artist, will display her latest piece commemorating 159 migrants who died in the Sonoran Desert crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona at the Morningside United Methodist Church. The quilt will be shown at the entrance of the church May 11-25 before it will be taken to the Arizona History Museum in Tucson.
Meet the experts working to stop invasive garlic mustard in the Willamette Valley
Garlic mustard is an emerging concern for local invasive plant specialists, particularly in the Santiam Canyon, where the noxious weed has been sighted in areas affected by wildfire.
PHOTOS: Awesome 3000 draws a crowd of young runners
This year's Awesome 3000 drew nearly 2,200 runners and is expected to raise more than $30,000 for grants to local teachers and schools.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in May
New exhibitions on display this month include a showcase of local photography, a multi-medium celebration of flowers and partially concealed portraits.
COLUMN: How to prepare for evacuating during a disaster
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, writes about building a go-bag in case you need to evacuate your home.
Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights
Oregon’s largest farmworker advocacy organization, PCUN, hosted the Thursday rally in Salem.
Crunk pioneers Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins to perform July 4 at state fairgrounds
Hip-hop fans of all ages are in for a party when Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins take the stage at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on the Fourth of July. The duo popularized the crunk subgenre in the 2000s with anthems like “Get Low.”
What to do in Salem from May 1-7: Awesome 3000, Sheep to Shawl, bead show
Events in Salem this week include a large plant sale at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, the annual Sheep to Shawl event at the Willamette Heritage Center and Salem’s largest fun run, the Awesome 3000.