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With Thanksgiving a few days away, we wanted to again share options for free meals in our community.

Salem Elks Lodge #336 will serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings free on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Lodge members invite the community, especially those with no plans for dinner, to join them and enjoy a free delicious homecooked meal. Donations will be accepted but aren’t required.

Location:  2336 Turner Road S.E.  Phone:  503-364-6839 or 971-241-9891.

Other options are below. This list was created by Northwest Human Services.

Here’s some of today’s news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark was reelected to a sixth term after fending off a close challenge from former Mayor Lore Christopher.

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Shop local for the holidays

Salem Reporter is inviting locally-owned shops with interesting gifts for the holiday to help us spread the “shop local” spirit in Salem.

We will publish a guide to local retailers on Friday, Nov. 29. There is no cost for participation, but here’s what we need from your business:

  1. Name, address, hours, phone, website
  2. One gift item described + price – 3 sentences or so.
  3. If possible, a photo of the gift.
  4. Item should be in stock at your store
  5. Gift certificates – do you offer them?

To have your item included, send an email to [email protected] by noon Monday, Nov. 25.

So, Salem business owners, tell shoppers: What have you got?

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