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Successful year for Salem Art Fair with cooler temperature and plenty of joy
This year’s Salem Art Fair had a sky full of color and art with new drone and laser shows, along with lots of joy and excitement with the switch from July heat to a cooler date in September. Although early numbers suggest attendance was down a little, the Salem Art Association was happy to see people attend the fair for longer compared to previous years.
Salem events from Oct. 10-16: Peace lecture, suicide prevention walk, Indigenous Peoples Day
Events in Salem this week include an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Monday at Riverfront Park, Market for the Strange and other spooky season happenings.
Northwest Human Services CEO retires after helping thousands get health care in Salem
For nearly three decades, Paul Logan worked to make medical, dental and behavioral health more accessible and cohesive at Northwest Human Services. He retires at the end of a tenure that included a major pivot from birthing babies to doing outreach on Salem’s streets.
Take an electric vehicle for a spin at Bush Park Saturday
Portland General Electric will stop by Bush’s Pasture Park to let people test drive or ride around in electric vehicles on Oct. 12. The utility is promoting electrification as many public agencies are adopting EVs.
From humble beginnings, LifeSource’s founder built a small natural foods empire in Salem
Thirty years after its founding, LifeSource Natural Foods has remained an independently owned grocery store in south Salem, despite consolidation in the industry and more competition from mainstream grocers.
Hundreds will gather for community meal at Riverfront Park on Saturday
The inaugural One Table Salem event will serve neighbors personal steak dinners while offering winter clothing and connections to medical, dental and navigational resources.
Salem events from Oct. 3-9: Haunted houses and prisons, winter markets
Events in Salem this week include the start of Wavra Farms’ indoor winter market, free concerts at Willamette University and the return of Nightmare Factory by the Oregon School for the Deaf.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in October
Exhibits in Salem this month will celebrate Indigenous artists, showcase rarely seen ceramics and look at the world through antique camera lenses.
A slice of local harvest festivals around Salem
Farms around Salem are open for the fall harvest season. If you're looking for a horse ride, a haunted house or just want to pick pumpkins, here's a guide to get you started.