Saturday, March 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The ARCHES Family First Resource Center, offering comprehensive services including meals, housing assistance, and family enrichment under one roof for families in homelessness, has recently opened in Salem. Statesman Journal
- ➤ The Salem Saturday Market is reopening with nearly 200 vendors including bakeries and a distillery, family-friendly entertainment, and is open every Saturday until October end. Salem Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The mother of Salem physician Jacob Jackson, who died in a kayak-ferry collision in June 2024, is suing Marion County for $22.5 million, alleging insufficient operator training. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Linda Derks, a Chemeketa Community College trucking program student, alleges her instructors discriminated against her despite a state grant aimed at increasing female participation in the industry. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The future of the Salem IRS office is in question due to a mishap involving Elon Musk's federal cost-cutting program erroneously listing its lease as terminated amid widespread federal job and contract cuts. Salem Reporter
SHOP NEWS
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Therapeutic Touch® Workshop in Salem, Oregon
This workshop focuses on Therapeutic Touch®, a holistic practice that utilizes universal energy for health and well-being, offering continuing nursing education credits.
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Weekly Storytime Events for Kids
A weekly event featuring stories, crafts, and snacks for children every Wednesday morning.
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The Human Need for Belonging
Disconnection from family, friends and neighbors can have devastating life-long impacts...and Dr. Franck Meyer’s work centers on how to keep families whole and thriving. Her ideas empower communities and government agencies around the world to “right-size” child welfare systems to emphasize the preservation and strengthening of families.
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Boston Terrier Club of Portland Eye Clinic
The Boston Terrier Club of Portland is hosting an eye clinic where Dr. Sarah Maxwell will certify dogs' eyes, open to all breeds, at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center.
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Cascadia Educational Conference 2025
The Cascadia Educational Conference offers opportunities for professional development with insights from experts, including a session on effective delegation by Gina Cotner.
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Crochet & Slay Evening for Teens
Middle and high school students are invited to an evening of crochet and knit creation, featuring supplies and casual conversation.
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Interactive Preschool Storytime
An interactive session of stories, songs, and movement designed for children aged 2 ½ to 6 alongside their adult companions at the Salem Public Library.
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Beginner English as a Second Language Class
This free beginner ESL class, taught by Goodwill Industries instructors, is open to anyone and requires no registration.
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St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl at The Dehn Bar
This event features a vibrant St. Patrick's Day bar crawl in Salem, offering drinks, fun activities, and access to exclusive specials across multiple venues.
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St. Patrick's Day Cocktail Celebration
Applebee's Grill + Bar invites guests to enjoy festive cocktails themed around St. Patrick's Day, featuring options like the Tipsy Leprechaun and the new Golden Goose, alongside non-alcoholic beverages for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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