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Salem
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crowds gathered at the Capitol on March 21 to enjoy Cherry Blossom Day with blooming trees, cultural performances (including tea ceremonies) as the plaza reopened for the first time since 2019. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Cherry Blossom Day at the Oregon State Capitol took place on Saturday, Mar. 15 and featured cultural demonstrations and performances as the Akebono trees bloomed in Salem. Statesman Journal
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English/Spanish Language Exchange
5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Practice your English or Spanish with fellow learners while enjoying light refreshments.
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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.
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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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Russ Taff Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying voice of Christian music legend Russ Taff live on stage.
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Alfred Robles Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of the hottest young comedians in the country.
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Daddy Daughter Dance: A Night in New York
4-7 p.m. — The Withnell Family YMCA — $45+ — Enjoy a magical evening filled with dancing, crafts, and delicious food trucks.
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Salem Fashion Week Runway Show
2:15-9:30 p.m. — Salem Convention Center — Free admission — Experience local designers showcasing fashion in a vibrant community celebration.
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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
This retreat will offer a restorative space to rest and rejuvenate in the healing waters as well as guide you on your journey to mindfulness and hopefulness. Find healing and hope through activities like guided meditations, exploration and discovery of strengths and resilience, movement and mobility, soothing sound baths, artistic endeavors, and more!
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Preschool Storytime
10:15-10:40 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and movement for children ages 2½ to 6 and their grownups.
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Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
6 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Engage in community discussions on cultural and tourism initiatives.
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