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Salem’s Civic Center turns 50 this week, and you’re invited to the party.

The anniversary celebration is slated for Thursday, Aug. 18 from 3-7 p.m. at the Civic Center – with a mix of local performers, art and architecture tours, activities for kids and a 70s costume party. Find our preview from earlier today below.

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Salem is throwing a party for its 50-year-old Civic Center
The Thursday afternoon celebration features art and architecture tours, cotton candy, games, dance and story performances and of course, a 70s costume party.
Salem is throwing a party for its 50-year-old Civic Center
The Thursday afternoon celebration features art and architecture tours, cotton candy, games, dance and story performances and of course, a 70s costume party.
Breakfast, lunch will be free for all Salem-Keizer students this year
Though some federal programs providing free school meals during the pandemic have ended, local schools won’t be affected.
Breakfast, lunch will be free for all Salem-Keizer students this year
Though some federal programs providing free school meals during the pandemic have ended, local schools won’t be affected.
LISTEN IN: Next steps mapped to set up transit center in south Salem
TODAY’S BROADCAST: Rachel Alexander describes what the Salem transit district board considered in selecting a place to put up the newest transit center. But a ride on the bus from…
LISTEN IN: Next steps mapped to set up transit center in south Salem
TODAY’S BROADCAST: Rachel Alexander describes what the Salem transit district board considered in selecting a place to put up the newest transit center. But a ride on the bus from…

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