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PHOTOS: Halloween gets “re-engineered” for kids visiting Gilbert House
Witches, dragons and at least one scarecrow found some Halloween magic Sunday at the Gilbert House Children's Museum.
Bush Park’s “heart and soul” celebrates 89th birthday after decades volunteering
Sofia Schwarz is known for two decades of volunteer work to rake and restore Bush’s Pasture Park. She celebrated the park and shared favorite stories at her 89th birthday party on Thursday.
Salem events from Oct. 24-30: A Halloween bar crawl, masquerade ball and spooky cinema
Events in Salem this week include Salem’s annual masquerade ball, a festive roller derby match-up and Salem Cinema’s lineup of fun and scary movies.
COLUMN: Geese making a “v-line” for Willamette Valley
Cackling geese are heading south for their annual migration, making a soaring spectacle in Salem's skies, columnist Harry Fuller writes.
Salem celebrates neighbors, music teachers, nonprofit leaders and city employees in volunteer award ceremony
On Sunday, people gathered in the Salem Public Library to recognize a handful of city volunteers for the large and meaningful impact their efforts made on Salem. Award winners included people who work with Salem’s youth, law enforcement, seniors and parks.
Ghosts of the Grand is Salem’s newest haunted house experience
Ghosts at the Grand is a new interactive haunted house experience which takes participants deep into spiraling madness. Chelsea Opfer is behind the haunted house’s storyline, and the production consists of a number of hired actors who take their creepy characters very seriously.
Seniors, Blanchet students bond over crafts
GlamourGals, a new club at Blanchet Catholic School, builds community with the seniors at nearby retirement home The Springs at Lancaster Village with monthly gatherings to do crafts.
Ways to celebrate Halloween around Salem: Trunk-or-Treats, festivals, costumes and candy
Dress up in costume, decorate your cars and indulge your sweet tooth in the days leading up to Halloween with trick-or-treat events and fall festivals. Churches, businesses and neighborhoods are throwing plenty of events for you to get festive for fall and Halloween while spending time with your community.
COLUMN: Make sure to check Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.