Good morning, Salem.

Salem’s first Fashion Week will run from April 5 to 12 with a runway finale at Salem Convention Center on April 12.

The event will feature popup shops, kids’ and main runway shows, and free ticket options—200 spots free and 100 at $10 each.

A town hall at the Elsinore Theatre on Thursday, Feb.

5 offered creative tips for helping students enjoy reading. Local panelists — including a district superintendent, literacy director and teacher — urged families to use playful activities like spelling scavenger hunts to build reading habits.

Activist Nancy Krause, a retired nurse, reported a high school Turning Point USA event to Child Protective Services on Thursday for excluding parents from the gathering and raising student safety concerns; a TPUSA group representative said all students attended with parental permission + proper volunteer supervision.

Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics filed with the state on Feb.

11 to merge in a $61 million deal. Hospital leaders said the merger will boost rural care and keep all 750 employees if approved by fall.

Data from the Salem Housing Authority shows that affordable apartments are nearly filled with a 2.6% vacancy rate as of Friday, Feb.

13. Agency officials explained that market factors and a straightforward application process have kept vacancies lower than in Portland (where rates exceed 7%).

Oregon Symphony Young People's Concert

11:30 AM — Smith Auditorium — $7 per person — Experience a symphony performance specifically curated for students in a fun and engaging setting.

Preschool Storytime

10:15 AM — Salem Public Library — Free — Engage in interactive stories, songs, and movement designed for young children and their caregivers.

Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms

10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore a cozy indoor market featuring over 45 local vendors with a variety of goods.

Paint and Sip at The Rabbit Cellar Lounge

7-9 p.m. — The Rabbit Cellar Lounge — Ticket required — Unleash your artistic side with painting, food, and great company in a relaxed atmosphere.

Trivia Night at Stomp

6-8 p.m. — Stomp by Croft Vineyards — Winning team gets a $50 gift card — Test your trivia skills with great food and wine in a lively atmosphere.

Preschool Storytime

10:15 – 10:40 AM — Salem Public Library — Free — Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and movement for young children and their caregivers.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert

8:30-9:45 p.m. — Willamette Heritage Center — Ticketed entry — Experience a captivating candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

Marketing Psychology for Hairstylists

10 a.m. — Salon Abode — $— Discover the psychological principles that enhance client trust and decision-making in hairstyling marketing.

4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Salem Convention Center — Free entry — Explore child and family-centered services and ignite hope in the community through engaging discussions and networking.

Plant and Seed Swap

1-3 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Trade seeds, cuttings, and plants while getting expert gardening advice.