The witch’s head at Enchanted Forest on Tuesday, October 27. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Last summer, where there were once teenaged screams at the height of rollercoasters and toddler giggles on wooded paths, there was silence as Enchanted Forest – the theme park nestled between Salem and Albany – struggled to[Read More…]
Tag: SALEM PEOPLE AND PLACES
Salem graphic artist wins state grant to sustain work
Salem graphic artist Jane Malone poses with her artwork (Courtesy/Jane Malone) Salem artist Jane Malone was scrolling through Facebook one day when she liked a post–Oregon artists who had made it through the pandemic had a chance to win some cash. “We had been living off savings for awhile and[Read More…]
Uncategorized PHOTOS: Neighbors come together to give Grant a splash of color
Will Huffman tries his hand with a paintbrush while Zachary Herrmann waits his turn during the Grant neighborhood mural painting on Sunday, July 3 (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Neighbors gathered over Fourth of July weekend to paint Salem’s first street mural under a new city program. The cherry blossom design came[Read More…]
Painted flowers set to bloom in Grant neighborhood
A design for the cherry blossom mural which will be painted in the Grant neighborhood over Fourth of July weekend. It’s the first street mural approved as part of Salem’s new street painting program. (Courtesy/Grant Neighborhood Association) Where it started depends on who you ask. There was a letter to[Read More…]
Tennis and pickleball tournament benefits women’s heart health
Stephanie Jones serves it up on the tennis court. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) The Salem Health Foundation hosted a mixed tennis and pickleball tournament on May 21 at the Salem Tennis & Swim Club. The goal was to bring greater awareness to women’s heart health issues. Since 1968, the[Read More…]
Union Gospel Mission event shines a light on Simonka Place for Women
Jodi Hack and Kathy Smith spoke at the Renew event for Simonka Place on Friday, May 6 (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) The Union Gospel Mission’s Simonka Place held its “Renew” event on May 6 at the Keizer Community Center. Hundreds of women and a few men gathered to[Read More…]
Liberty House raises funds with 20s-themed mega raffle
Board Chair Eva Corbin presents at the Liberty House Mega Raffle on Saturday, April 30 (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Fringe and sequins for the ladies; bowler hats and pocket watches for the men were in style at the Salem Convention Center on April 30. The Liberty House chose a 1920s[Read More…]
Mid-Valley Literacy Center celebrates adult learning
Guests attend the Spotlight Dinner on Literacy on Friday, April 29 (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) The Mid-Valley Literacy Center held its eighth annual Spotlight Dinner on Literacy on April 29. The event was held at Roth’s West Salem Hospitality Center. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and perused silent auction[Read More…]
Salem takes time to honor its leading citizens
Myron Jones of the Union Gospel Mission was honored with a Distinguished Service Award at the First Citizens Banquet, held by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce on April 17. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Glamour and celebration were finally back as hundreds of Salem citizens gathered for the[Read More…]
Salem artist renders pandemic wishes in oil
Salem artist Dago Benavidez in his studio (Courtesy of the artist) Like most people over the last two years, Dagoverto Benavidez really needed an escape. He’d retired from his job as a court advocate manager on the final day of 2019, just in time for him and his wife to[Read More…]
