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Women United is making period kits on Wednesday to distribute to local schools. (Courtesy/Stephanie Bob) When members of Women United, a fundraising arm of United Way, found out local girls had a lack of access to menstrual products during their periods, they sprang into action.…

The Willamette Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding and Event Show on Saturday. (Courtesy/Willamette Heritage Center) Saturday Are you planning a wedding or special event? Willamette Valley Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding & Event Show to feature venues, photographers, DJs and event planners for…

Young people held a climate strike at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday, joining cities across the world. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Salem joined the roster of cities around the world where young activists took to the street Friday, demanding action on climate change. As cars…

A trolley at Powerland Heritage Park. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Wednesday Need something fixed? Head over to the Pringle Creek Park Community Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for help repairing items like tools, knives, computers, jewelry and bikes. 606 Church St. S.E. More info…

The Oregon State Fair saw revenue gains this year despite a slight decrease in attendance. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) It was a good year for the Oregon State Fair. The event, which hits Salem for more than a week at the end of August, saw gains…

A graffitied car on display at a prior Urban Arts Fest (Courtesy/Latinos Unidos Siempre) If you’ve ever wanted to see graffiti artists paint a 30-foot wall, Salem’s Urban Art Fest is the place for you. The free, all-ages event this Saturday celebrates graffiti art, rapping,…

Friday Hear all about wildfires as speakers Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO Western Fire Chiefs Association and Tom Fields, a fire prevention coordinator for the Oregon Department of Forestry, discuss the changing nature of fires, the causes and consequences, fire prevention and protection of both public…

A new program at the Willamette Valley Humane Society will allow kids aged 5- 11 to read to the shelter residents. (Courtesy/Willamette Valley Humane Society) Soon, the dogs and cats awaiting a forever home at the Willamette Humane Society will have fledgling storytellers to keep…

The Capitol City Cornhole Classic is this Saturday. (courtesy/ Shangri-La) Wednesday It’s the first Wednesday of the month and Salem’s downtown alleys will be filled with live music, art vendors and food trucks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There’s yoga in Riverfront Park at 6 p.m.…