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TO DO: Rally for climate change, get your tools fixed or celebrate a small town’s 100th anniversary

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 can be found on the event’s Facebook page.

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Friday

Youth across the world are taking a stand against the climate crisis and Salem’s young people are joining them during the Salem Oregon Climate Strike.  On Friday, rally-goers will gather on the Oregon State Capitol to demand a Green New Deal, a halt to fossil fuel infrastructure projects and a declaration of a national emergency on climate change.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be speakers and rallying. 900 Court St. N.E. More info can be found on Facebook.

Saturday

Mill City is celebrating its 100 year anniversary Saturday with live music, a Big Foot appearance and community photo shoot.

The celebration is also highlighting the $8.2 million grant the city was awarded to restore the historic walking bridge in town. Earlier this year, the city held a photo contest. The winners will be awarded this weekend.

From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Bootleg Jam Bluegrass Band will perform. The event takes place at the corner of 1st Avenue and Wall Street in Mill City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info is on the Mill City website.

Powerland Heritage Park is known for its displays of antique machinery, but this Saturday it will be the site of a wine, beer and spirits tasting event. Oregon wineries, breweries and distilleries will be giving tasters from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Hops and Vines event. Tickets cost $22 per person.  3995 Brooklake Rd N.E. More info can be found on the Antique Powerland website.

Have a tip? Contact reporter Saphara Harrell at 503-549-6250, [email protected] or @daisysaphara.