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Grab a book, then head to an open mic night, discussion or movie screening for Salem Reads
Salem Reads 2020 gets underway Feb. 5 (Courtesy/Salem Public Library Foundation) The Salem Public Library might be temporarily closing its doors, but book lovers will still have plenty to do in February as the city’s annual Salem Reads event gets underway. Now in its fourth…
Grammy-nominated singer to perform at Willamette University
Theo Bleckmann is performing at Willamette University Wednesday evening. (Courtesy/Willamette University) A Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist is performing at Willamette University Wednesday evening. Theo Bleckmann and pianist-composer Dan Tepfer will perform a mix of dark and political songs from a pre-World War II period as well…
In favor of an Oregon fur ban, animal right activists rallied at the Capitol
Animal rights activists gathered in front of the Oregon State Capitol to protest the sale of fur. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) A group of animal rights activists gathered in front of the Oregon State Capitol to protest the sale of fur and the inhumane…
Talk explores how the traumatization of homeless people influences their brain
Salem Housing Authority. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) In his years of working with homeless people, Stephen Goins has explored the why of homeless thought patterns and behavior. On Thursday, Jan. 23 he’s going to share his insights during a talk titled: “The Homeless Brain” from 5:30…
Documentary provides glimpse into mental health crisis
Salem’s Historic Grand. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Residents who want to learn more about the mental health crisis and participate in an audience discussion can head to Salem’s Historic Grand Tuesday evening. “Bedlam,” a documentary that tracks individual stories of mentally ill patients in…
Salem takes to the streets to remember Martin Luther King Jr.
Children march along Lancaster Drive during Salem’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) “This march is not about the numbers. It’s about the commitment.” Benny Williams, Salem-Keizer’s NAACP president, kicked off Salem’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day march by urging the nearly…
PHOTOS: Englewood Park tree planting
Jahazz Octave, left, and Sydney Pickett, right, try and get a tree out of its pot during a planting at Englewood Park Monday. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) A group of volunteers grabbed shovels and got to work Monday, planting more than 200 native trees and shrubs…
Get connected with jobs, housing and healthcare at Salem’s annual MLK Day celebration
Salem residents pray on the Oregon Capitol steps during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Salem residents can celebrate a civil rights leader’s legacy and get help with healthcare, housing and more at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr.…
Englewood Park to see new trees, shrubs after MLK day planting
Volunteers will plant more than 200 trees and shrubs in Englewood Park on Monday. (Courtesy/ Northeast Neighbors) After years of removing invasive species, volunteers are about to give Englewood Park some new life. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, a group of volunteers will plant…