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Paradise of Samoa dance troupe raises cultural awareness, teaches confidence
Tasi Keener has spent around 18 years sharing her Samoan culture with the Salem and Keizer area through Polynesian dance troupe Paradise of Samoa. Keener wanted to raise cultural awareness in the community and now plans to start a new festival to support local Pacific Islander artists.
Annual unsheltered homeless count to return in January
After a yearlong break to find ways to collect better data, the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance plans to conduct a survey of the Salem region’s unsheltered community in a way that’s more comfortable for the community. They’ll need volunteers to help with the effort.
PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop helps hundreds of Salem kids
Hundreds of kids lined up at the Keizer Target Saturday, Dec. 14, to pick out gifts with help from local law enforcement officers.
Refugees in Salem will soon have a new place to call home
This spring, Salem for Refugees will open its first affordable apartment complex, aiming to give refugee families from around the world a place to settle in and build their careers while paying reduced rent.
Keizer Holiday Lights parade to sparkle on Saturday
Keizer's Holiday Lights Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at North River Road and Lockhaven Drive.
To improve lives of Oregon’s children, collaborators focus “upstream” on first 1,000 days
The Marion Polk Early Learning Hub is one of five organizations across Oregon that have crafted a plan to support families from pregnancy through the first three years of a child’s life. They’re hoping funding from the 2025 Legislature could help kickstart a Salem collaboration.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter launches new events calendar
From trivia nights to city council meetings and theater productions, we’re introducing a better way to learn about what’s coming up in Salem.
Salem events from Dec. 12-Dec. 18: Keizer light parade, holiday ballet, roller derby
Events in Salem this week include ballet performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday bar crawl through downtown Salem and a weekend popup shop at Salem Center Mall.
Citizens talk about moving beyond fear at Salem Speaks Up! event
Though Tuesday evening’s “Salem Speaks Up!” event did not fill the Loucks Auditorium, those in attendance came ready to listen. Speakers included local advocates, unsheltered community members and regional service providers.