Daily
Salem
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include a Peace Walk hosted by the Salem-Keizer NAACP and Silverton's annual observance with Forest Service waiving recreation fees in Oregon and Washington. Statesman Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Salem, Oregon, a man was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident, leading to the arrest of the driver on multiple charges. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem City Council will deliberate on a five-year operating levy to support Library, Parks, and Center 50+ services due to a budget shortfall, with a decision required by February 28 for the May 2025 ballot. 1430 KYKN
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Engaging Preschool Storytime at Salem Public Library
Youth Services staff will host a storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers aged 2 ½ accompanied by their caregivers.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Community Resource Center
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action will inaugurate a new resource center aimed at assisting homeless families, featuring on-site staff to support families in their quest for stable housing.
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Chris James Cellars at First Taste Oregon 2025
The First Taste Oregon event showcases Oregon's finest wines, brews, spirits, art, and food, featuring Chris James Cellars along with various industry professionals and vendors.
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Healthy Care Advocacy Seminar for Family Caregivers
This educational seminar, led by experienced nurse Nadine Grzeskowiak, provides guidance for unpaid family caregivers caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
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Andrea González Caballero Concert
Andrea González Caballero will perform live at Smith Auditorium in Salem.
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Comedy Show Featuring Andrew Rivers and Friends
This event showcases a comedy performance by Andrew Rivers, known for his personal storytelling and extensive tour history, at the Infinity Room in Salem, OR.
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Mexican Cooking Class: Champurrado and Rice Pudding
Participants will learn to create traditional Mexican champurrado and arroz con leche, featuring authentic ingredients and techniques.
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Free Foot Check Day at The Good Feet Store
This event offers a complimentary 15-minute foot check by a healthcare professional to promote foot health.
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Salem Stoic Society: Meeting 2 of 25
The Salem Stoic Society gathers to discuss Stoic philosophy and its application in daily life, promoting personal growth and community support.
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Needle Felting Class: Create a Wool Heart
Learn the art of needle felting by crafting a wool heart in this beginner-friendly class hosted by Audrey Comerford of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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