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If you’re interested in showing up for the teens in your life, a free workshop on Sunday, Oct. 12, might be up your alley.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Salem Youth Collective is sponsoring “Named, Noticed, Known: A Framework for Belonging,” from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St. S.E.

“How do we cultivate spaces where our teenagers can experience belonging? Based on national research on teens and mental health, this workshop will present a simple framework that can inform how adults can accompany young people, in our ministries, in the community, and in our lives,” a description says.

The workshop is hosted by Rev. Chris Dela Cruz of Portland’s Westminster Presbyterian Church, and includes a free pizza lunch where adults can talk with 6th to 12th graders about belonging. Dela Cruz will then work separately with adult attendees.

Learn more and register here.

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CAN YOU TRUST THE MEDIA?: Les Zaitz, Salem Reporter editor, will examine the current state of the media and lack of trust by Americans in a presentation to the Salem City Club. According to the program notice, “Les Zaitz will help sort out how to decide you can trust a news source and when you should treat a source with deep skepticism. Facts matter. Les will explain why.”

He is scheduled to speak at noon Friday, Oct. 10, at Willamette Heritage Center (Dye House) 1313 Mill St. S.E. The public session is free for club members and $10 for others. (Register here). Les will be taking questions as well, so join him for this important topic.

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20 Oregon counties support Marion County suit over immigration records

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Salem man gets 15 years in fatal shooting on Cordon Rd

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