Good morning, Salem.

Mark Wardell — CERT team leader — urges residents to prepare for disasters by building two weeks’ worth of supplies.

He outlines a January plan covering water, manual can openers, instant drinks, and flashlights and will share additional preparedness and training steps next month.

Willamette Art Center reopened on Jan.

5 at its new location (3995 Fairview Industrial Drive Southeast) after spending 20 years at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The nonprofit ceramics center welcomed visitors to its first clay-building class led by Candice Ulbricht and plans to add more studio spaces soon.

Willamette Art Center reopened at its new 3995 Fairview Industrial Drive Southeast location in south Salem — the center welcomes locals to explore the updated space.

Portland-based Metragnome opened its 10th rehearsal studio at 676 Church St. N.E. in downtown Salem yesterday; the newly renovated facility offers 49 monthly and three hourly spaces (hourly rates range from $15 to $30) and aims to reconnect the local music community.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a winter storm warning for the Cascade Mountain passes from today to Jan.

8, predicting up to 2 feet of snow and 40 mph winds at routes including Santiam and Willamette Pass — travel may be difficult though ski areas will benefit.

Beth Schmidt, the former Safe Routes coordinator, is suing the Mid-Willamette Valley Council after she was fired for wearing a t-shirt with Norman Rockwell’s painting of Ruby Bridges (showing a racial slur) during a meeting ahead of the annual Bridges Walk to School on Nov.

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Energize & Elevate

10 AM – 2 PM — The Reed — Check website for costs — Discover balance and wellness strategies aimed at busy professionals and entrepreneurs.

Cascade Creatives Grand Opening

12-3 p.m. — LAP Studio — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new design studio with giveaways, tacos, and community connection.

First Taste Oregon

January 23-24 — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Admission info available — Celebrate Oregon's finest offerings in art, brew, food, music, and more.

Tales the Winds Remember

3-5 p.m. — Rose Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey through stories and legends with the Salem Symphonic Winds.

January Paint & Sip at Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

6-8 p.m. — Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge — Food and beverages available for purchase — Unwind with a creative night of painting an adorable Winter Scene.

Genealogy Workshop: Ancestry & FamilySearch

4:30-5:45 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Explore genealogy resources with hands-on assistance from experts.

Hybrid Apprenticeship Workshop at WorkSource Salem

2-3:30 p.m. — WorkSource Oregon - Salem Center — Free entry — Discover hands-on training opportunities in various apprenticeship programs to kickstart your career.

English as a Second Language Beginner Class

3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enhance your English skills with a supportive, multilingual atmosphere.

Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms

10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore a diverse indoor market featuring local vendors from woodworking to gourmet foods.

The Severin Sisters Evensong Concert

4:00 p.m. — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church — Donations accepted — Experience the sacred harmonies of local talent in a bluegrass and gospel concert.