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PHOTOS: At Riverfront Park, osprey dive and battle eagles for fish
Local photographer John Svendsen has recently captured scenes of birds of prey diving for fish and learning to fly at Riverfront Park.
PHOTOS: Family Day at the Marion County Fair
Award-winning creations at the Marion County Fair included an expertly-decorated lemon cheesecake and a Lego recreation of Crater Lake.
First Congregational Church hosts month-long climate film festival
Salem’s Environmental Faith Network is putting on its first film festival starting July 12, showing climate films every Friday for a month. The festival will be free to the public and takes place at First Congregational Church in downtown Salem.
Salem drag community celebrates art, history at new exhibit
“The Art of Drag,” exhibit at the Salem Art Association celebrates the work and history of local drag performers, who see the medium as a lifeline. The exhibit will be on display through August, and will have accompanying live performances.
200 dogs compete for flyball glory in tournament at Marion County Fair
Beneath the energy and noise of flyball racing, many dogs learn important behavioral skills while owners find deeper bonds with their pets and flyball peers. All of the excitement will be on display at the Marion County Fair as the “Fun Fair All” flyball tournament begins Saturday morning.
Infinity Room sees outpouring of support to keep comedy, live music going in Salem
Salem’s downtown comedy and live music venue has hit a $5,000 fundraising target less than a day after seeking help with unexpected expenses. The owners said they’re operating on a shoestring and hope to see continued higher ticket sales.
Salem events from July 10-17: County fair, comedy, history tour
Events in Salem this week include a free outdoor showing of “Barbie” at Riverfront Park and comedy from Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live” at Elsinore Theatre.
Free childcare program for families attending Marion County court resumes
A group of Salem legal professionals worked to resurrect a program to support parents in court proceedings after a pandemic hiatus. They're working to expand hours.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Summer gatherings, a new street mural and more happening around Salem in July
Grant gets a new street mural, glass birds come to parks around Salem and neighborhoods are preparing for National Night Out gatherings in August.