Mark and Tiffany Bulgin speak at the Isaac’s Room event in Salem. (Good Notion/Special to Salem Reporter) Tiffany and Mark Bulgin of Isaac’s Room gathered friends and supporters to remember and toast a very special birthday, that of Isaac, their son, who passed away of a heart condition shortly after[Read More…]
Tag: SALEM PEOPLE AND PLACES
Adults treated Halloween night to musical legends at Salem event
Costume contest at The Resurrection: The Three Kings Halloween event on Oct. 31, 2019. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) If you were not into hanging around the house while random children ring your doorbell begging for candy, you could have attended The Resurrection: The Three Kings. Don’t confuse them[Read More…]
Businesswomen celebrated at Deepwood Estates
Shannon Martinez & Christine Moehl cut the cake to celebrate 10 years. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Saalfeld Griggs, PC is a well-known law firm in town. Founded in 1932, it was established by Roy Harland and is one of Salem’s biggest law firms with more than 20 attorneys.[Read More…]
Supporters of Salem cats turn out for fundraiser
Guests dress up at the Salem Friends of Felines Paws and Purrsonality fundraiser on Oct. 5, 2019, in Salem. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Cat-lovers united recently as Salem Friends of Felines, a nonprofit that shelters and adopts out homeless cats, had its 14th Annual Paws and Purrsonality fundraiser.[Read More…]
Salem’s Gerry Frank offers key to long life: Eat chocolate
Gerry Frank celebrates his 96th birthday with friends – and chocolate cake – in an event at the Oregon Historical Society (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Gerry Frank says that he will see you at his 97th birthday if you eat right and exercise. This was the type of[Read More…]
Crowd gathers at governor’s home to support Oregon Capitol projects
First Gentleman Dan Little greets guests at the Oregon State Capitol Foundation reception at Mahonia Hall. (Joel Zak/Special to Salem Reporter) Nestled in South Salem’s Fairmont Hill is the lovely Mahonia Hall, which is the official residence for the governor. Built in 1924, Mahonia is the scientific name of the[Read More…]
Uncategorized After 75 years, classmates’ reunion is bittersweet but energetic
The Salem High School class of 1944 met for their 75th reunion on Wednesday. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Outside the dining room at Bentley’s in downtown Salem on a Wednesday afternoon, a group of nonagenarians posed for a photo. Then, they began singing the Salem High School fight song from 1944.[Read More…]
In Salem exhibit, Oregon artists take different approaches to ‘What Needs to be Said’
The opening of “What Needs to Be Said” at the Hallie Ford Museum. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Willamette University’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art opened to the public in 1998 and still serves as one of our best cultural destinations and tourist attractions. It houses some of the[Read More…]
They ran, they swam, they ate – Salem’s Multi-Sport Riverfest packs them in
Relieved racers at the 2019 Rotary Multi-Sport RiverFest on Sunday, Sept. 15 (David Barker/Special to Salem Reporter) Athletes are a dedicated bunch. Despite a downpour of rain and gloomy weather, hundreds of runners, bikers, swimmers, para-athletes and even one chihuahua participated in the 2019 Salem Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest. The event,[Read More…]
Weekend event puts dogs on the trail in Salem to raise money
Dogs meet at the Walk and Wag for Willamette Valley Hospice. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Pets bring great comfort and those who know they are facing the end of life may have worries about their beloved pets. The Pet Peace of Mind program provides money and hospice volunteers[Read More…]
