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Hallie Ford Museum explores Great Depression through virtual exhibit
“The Market” by Virginia Darce, one of the paintings on display in the Hallie Ford Museum of Art until March 27. (Courtesy/ Hallie Ford Museum) As America grapples with a pandemic-induced downturn, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art is looking back nearly 100 years to…
Salem Reads returns, encouraging residents to pick up a book and a take a walk with a shelter dog
Salem Reads 2021 gets underway Jan. 22. (Courtesy/Salem Public Library Foundation) Eric O’Grey was overworked, overweight, depressed and sick when he got a surprising prescription from his doctor: get a dog. O’Grey went on to adopt Peety, a dog who had also seen better days.…
Coffee or tea? They’re both on display at new exhibit
A Palestinian tea set on display at the World Beat Gallery for a new exhibit on tea and coffee custom. (Courtesy/ Jacob Armas) Women winning the right to vote began over tea. Yvonne Putze, executive director of the Deepwood Museum and Gardens, explained that tea…
Salem teens keep SnoBall alive in its 67th year with virtual high school dance
Evyn Baker at the 2017 SnoBall dance, “Passport to Paris” (Courtesy/Janeen Baker) Salem’s teenagers have seen many of the hallmarks of high school cancelled this year, from catching up with friends in a crowded lunchroom to after school soccer rivalries, theater rehearsals and choir performances.…
Where to celebrate Halloween in Salem this year
A student dressed as Pennywise at North Salem High School’s Halloween event in 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Whether you’re dying to show off your pandemic-themed costume or just need a break from election season, Salem has plenty of options for Halloween celebration this weekend. Local…
Humane Society heads online with its annual Salem auction
Susan Fletcher gets into the holiday spirit with Bane, a feral cat she is fostering for the Willamette Humane Society. The society has scheduled its annual auction for Saturday, Oct. 24. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) In 20 years, there’s never been a Boo Bash fundraiser for…
Railroad history, a new look at Jason Lee explored in online history series
A crowd welcoming the Oregon 2nd Volunteers returning on August 10th 1899 in Salem. (Courtesy Ed Austin/ Archives) The Southern Pacific Railroad helped shape the development of Salem when it came to town 150 years ago. In an online talk through the Willamette Heritage Center,…
Just in the time for the election, Salem City Club to hold “Informed Voter Series”
The Salem City Club holding one of its programs meant to educate the public. The civic-engagement nonprofit has moved online for its fall programming. (Courtesy/Salem City Club) With the 2020 election entering its final stretch, the Salem City Club has announced the launch of its…
Hospice plans luminaria tribute to Oregonians who have died from Covid
The Willamette Queen Sternwheeler lit up with luminaria on Aug. 17. Willamette Valley Hospice is filming the boat for a September event commemorating Oregonians who have died of Covid (Courtesy/Willamette Valley Hospice) [ NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing this information free as a community service.…