Monday, May 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salem police arrested a 16-year-old boy after a fight at a billiard hall on May 8 led to the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Isac Steven Rizo—Rizo died at a hospital from knife wounds while a 20-year-old man received non-life-threatening injuries. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem's Budget Committee advanced the Interim City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on May 7 to address a $13.8 million shortfall for the public library, parks, recreation programs, and senior services, and the City Council will review the plan on June 9. A local option levy on May 20 may lead to budget amendments—if it passes, tax revenue will support these services. 1430 KYKN
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Crochet & Slay for Teens
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Craft, socialize, and explore fiber arts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
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Mexico in the Heart 2025
5-9 p.m. — Gerry Frank Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican culture with lively music, delicious food, and vibrant traditions.
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Free Beginner ESL Class
3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — A welcoming atmosphere to learn English as a second language with multilingual instruction.
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The Outer Realms Art Market
11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Downtown Salem — Free entry — Celebrate community with local artists, authors, and practitioners at this vibrant three-day art market.
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Paint and Sip Experience
3-5 p.m. — Honky Tonk Bar & Grill — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class while enjoying a drink.
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Memorial Day Weekend Vineyard Tours
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Willamette Valley Vineyards — Ticketed entry — Experience a curated wine tasting with live music in the scenic Salem Hills.
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Memorial Day Weekend...Cuban Style! 2025
12-6 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Enjoy a festive Cuban-themed celebration with live music, food, salsa lessons, and raffles.
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Bazooka Sharkz and Friends Live Show
7 p.m. — Blast Off Vintage — $10 — Experience a night of local punk and folk punk music with exciting performances from Salem's own Bazooka Sharkz and others.
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ColorSync: The Integrative Art of Cut & Color Mastery
10 AM – 5 PM — Salon Abode — Lunch provided — Elevate your hair cutting and coloring techniques for impactful transformations.
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Yoga and Wine Evening at Legacy Estate Vineyard
6-7 p.m. — Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard — Suggested donation of $5-10 — Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class by the lake followed by wine and a picnic.
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