Good morning, Salem.

Salem Cinema will screen the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera with live music by The Invincible Czars at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, at 1127 Broadway St. N.E.—tickets cost $18 and the event celebrates the film’s 100th anniversary with an original soundtrack that invites audience participation.

Gov. Tina Kotek read 'A Little Bit Brave' to Englewood Elementary students on Friday, April 18 in north Salem to inspire bravery and answer questions about her job.

The assembly was part of a renewed reading incentive program led by volunteer Jessie Preis—students also asked about what it means to be a community leader.

The Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study is asking for public input on how to allocate $28 million in federal funds for projects such as new paratransit vehicles, a south Salem transit center, a 25th Street multi-use path, and sidewalk extensions — comments are accepted until April 30 and decisions will be made in spring with funds available in 2027.

Oregon native astronaut Don Pettit will return from the International Space Station today with Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner after spending more than 200 days in space.

The crew will undock at 5:57 p.m. ET and parachute to a landing at 9:20 p.m. in Kazakhstan — afterward, Pettit will fly to Houston while his companions head to Star City.

Lawmakers sent House Bill 3075 to the full House to change a gun control ballot measure approved in 2022—its implementation was put on hold by court challenges.

The bill would raise permit fees and extend processing times while other bills would set new licensing rules for gun dealers and add a 72-hour waiting period for firearm transfers and a ban on rapid-fire activators.

Reporter Abbey McDonald looked into problems in Oregon's mental health and civil commitment systems in a three-part series —Sentenced to the Sidewalk— that explains how Melinda Lou Kayser died on a Salem sidewalk after being turned away for help.

The series shows how gaps in care have hurt local people and led to calls for change.

April Paint Night at Valiant The Sandwich

6-8 p.m. — Valiant The Sandwich — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with a fun paint night while enjoying delicious sandwiches in a cozy atmosphere.

Stargazing Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Center 50+ — $10 — Explore key terms for night sky observation, followed by a live stargazing session with hands-on app use.

Make Parenting a Pleasure Workshop

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Willamette Family Medical Center: Fay Shannon — Registration required — Discover parenting insights and boost your confidence in family goals through engaging education.

2025 USA Gymnastics Region 2 Xcel Championships

8 a.m. — The Pavilion — Parking $10 — Top gymnasts compete for glory from States across the region.

Oregon Ag Festival

All day — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Admission details not provided — Discover Oregon agriculture through hands-on exhibits and family-friendly activities.

Oregon Ag Fest

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Free for kids 15 and under — Experience hands-on activities and learn about the vital role of agriculture in Oregon.

Pine Needle Basket Making Class

9 AM – 12 PM — Center 50+ — $15 for five classes — Learn to weave beautiful baskets with experienced instructors in this engaging arts and crafts class.

Line Dancing Classes

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Center 50+ — $20 punch card for five classes — Get moving with fun line dancing sessions suited for both beginners and intermediates.

Writers Group Gathering

1-3 p.m. — Center 50+ — $15 for five classes — Share your stories and connect with fellow writers in a supportive environment.

Marion County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

May 2-3 — Columbia Hall — Free entry — Discover over 10,000 plants including vegetables, perennials, and special fuchsia baskets for Mother’s Day.