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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over 200 community members, including local leaders and educators, participated in an MLK Peace Walk in downtown Salem to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.  Statesman Journal
  • Hundreds of Salem residents participated in the MLK Peace Walk to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and promote peace amid local concerns over rising violence.  Salem Reporter

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Salem Fire Department vehicle was involved in a collision while responding to a 911 call, with no injuries reported.  Salem Reporter

CRIME NEWS

  • Salem police are investigating an early morning car fire at a Tesla dealership as arson, with no injuries reported.  1430 KYKN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Salem-Keizer School District is implementing weapon detectors at all high schools, starting with McKay, North, and Roberts, as part of a comprehensive school security upgrade.  Salem Reporter

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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  • Andrea González Caballero Concert

    Andrea González Caballero will perform live at Smith Auditorium in Salem.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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