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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Infinity Room, a prominent Salem venue for live music and comedy, will shut down in June due to financial challenges and personal strain on its owners, Emma Jonas and Chris Pelka.  Salem Reporter
  • Geer Community Park in east Salem is set to undergo $4.64 million in upgrades including a new skate park, fenced dog park, and improved sports fields, financed by a 2022 bond and additional funding sources.  Statesman Journal

CULTURE NEWS

  • Salem's galleries and museums feature a diverse array of exhibits in February, including young artists' showcases, Indigenous storytelling, Japanese floral art, and more.  Salem Reporter

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Salem restaurants are adjusting to high egg prices by raising menu costs and changing operations, with prices doubling over the past year due to bird flu and new cage-free egg laws.  Salem Reporter

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • In the Willamette Valley, while people should not be alarmed by wild turkeys, they are advised against feeding them and to take precautions due to over 11,000 U.S. confirmed cases of avian flu, including 530 in Oregon.  Salem Reporter

EVENTS

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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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  • Mild to Wild Motorsports Swap Meet

    The Mild to Wild Motorsports Swap Meet offers a variety of motorsports goods and is held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Capitol City Motor Madness Car Show

    The Capitol City Motor Madness Car Show will feature a wide variety of vehicles including hot rods, vintage cars, and race cars at the Jackman-Long Building in Salem, Oregon.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Sonic Journey: A Sound Meditation Experience

    Sonic Journey is a sound meditation event utilizing gongs, crystal singing bowls, and drums to facilitate relaxation and mindfulness in a supportive environment.

    Wed, 2/12/25

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  • Los Tucanes de Tijuana Concert

    Los Tucanes de Tijuana will perform live at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Solo Performance by Eric John Kaiser in Salem, OR

    Paris native Eric John Kaiser will perform classic French songs alongside his originals and American covers at West Hills Vineyards.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Zena Road Runs in Salem, Oregon

    The Zena Road Runs is a community-focused running event offering three distances in scenic Oregon wine country, complete with post-race refreshments and support for local high school programs.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Healthy Living Lectures: Healthy Hearts

    The Healthy Living Lectures provide an opportunity for the community to gain knowledge on health-related topics, focusing this month on managing heart failure effectively.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Infant and Toddler Storytime at Salem Public Library

    This event offers engaging stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers aged 2 ½, accompanied by their caregivers.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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