Good morning, Salem.

Lloyd Beutler, who helped build I-84 and I-205, turned 100 on March 7 and celebrated with family at The Springs Living in Lancaster.

Born in 1926 to a farming family east of Salem, he served during the Korean War operating heavy equipment.

Salem hosts family-friendly events this week.

Oregon Ag Fest runs at the fairgrounds on April 25-26, and a luau is scheduled on April 25 at 12th St. Other events include a Saturday Market dance and a McNary music concert at Elsinore Theatre on April 29 (details vary by event).

Santiam Hospital purchased the former U.S. Bank building on Highway 22 in Mill City for $500,000 and will remodel it into Santiam Pharmacy - providing walk-in and drive-through services for a community without a pharmacy since 2020.

Patrick Carney and his partners are listing the former Macy's building next to Salem Center Mall for roughly $7.9 million to free up capital and bring in a new investor.

The 188,500 sqft property has experienced seven break-ins (incurring more than $70,000 in repair costs) amid ongoing downtown safety challenges.

Preschool Storytime

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

Reboot With Krizz Kaliko

7-11 PM — Salem Armory Auditorium — Ticket information not specified — Experience a night of high-energy music from Krizz Kaliko.

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Willamette Heritage Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of 90s hits performed in a cozy candlelit setting.

English/Spanish Language Exchange

5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Practice your language skills with community members over light refreshments.

Infant/Toddler Storytime

11:00-11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for babies and toddlers with their grownups.

Bach & Mendelssohn: Tradition and Transformation

7-8:30 p.m. — Smith Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor performed by the McKay Orchestras featuring Jessica Lee.

41st Annual Sheep to Shawl

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mission Mill Museum — Admission details not specified — A wool-themed day featuring live shearing demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.

Store Signing with Madeleine

12-2 p.m. — Omega Frog Comics — Free entry — Meet writer Madeleine Holly-Rosing and get your new Lady Mechanika issue signed.

Sensory Friendly Movie in Salem

6-8 p.m. — Regal Santiam — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to watch a family-friendly film tailored for sensory sensitivity.

Schreiner's Iris Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Schreiner's Gardens — Admission fee applies — Experience the breathtaking beauty of blooming irises in a stunning springtime festival.