Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Salem.
🏘️ Community
The Oregon Lottery's annual St. Patrick's Day Raffle is nearly sold out with roughly 32,000 tickets remaining.
Tickets cost $10 and will be sold until March 13 at Oregon Lottery retailers—players have a chance at 1,801 prizes, including a $1 million grand prize.
🎓 Education
Salem-Keizer School Board will approve the sale of three district properties—Fruitland and Lake Labish elementary schools and the Paulus Administration Center—to boost the capital projects fund, as proceeds will not cover renovation plans at the former Wells Fargo building.
Sales follow a 2023 inventory review.
🏛️ Government
Oregon Housing and Community Services is funding 329 affordable rental homes approved by the Housing Stability Council.
Four projects in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland will offer varied housing options (from manufactured homes to multifamily units with supportive, culturally specific services planned).
🏥 Health
Salem’s new REACH co-response team handled 49 patient encounters in its first month, easing pressure on fire and ambulance units by preventing multiple dispatches — officials reported Monday after the pilot launched Jan.
20 under the Clean and Healthy Salem initiative.
🎉 Salem Events
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Celtic Celebration with The Gothard Sisters
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an enchanting evening of music blending Celtic, folk, and classical influences.
Salem Slam IV
8:00 a.m. — The Madhouse — $25.00 – $50.00 — Watch top MRDA teams compete as Concussion defends its title in this thrilling tournament.
Hyprov - Improv Under Hypnosis
7:30 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of mesmerizing comedy and magic with Asad Mecci as he blends hypnosis and improv for a unique show.
St. Paddy's Day Paint Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — South Liberty Bar & Grill — Cost of food and beverages — Celebrate St. Paddy's Day while creating art in a festive atmosphere.
Journey in Exporting: Salem
4-6 p.m. — Chemeketa Community College — Free entry — Hear seasoned exporters share their inspiring paths to success in global trade.
Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00-11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Participate in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for infants and toddlers.
Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
March 21-22 — Home Courts Powered by NPJ — Registration required — Rapidly improve your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and focused coaching.
English/Spanish Language Exchange
5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Practice your English or Spanish with fellow learners while enjoying light refreshments.
Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for babies and toddlers with their grownups.
Beginner English as a Second Language Class
3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — A multilingual ESL class for beginners taught by local instructors from Goodwill Industries.
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