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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Turnaround Achievement Awards honored 23 students from Salem-Keizer schools in a Thursday ceremony at the Keizer Civic Center. Teachers and administrators nominated students who overcame academic struggles and turned their performance around — local nonprofit Valor Mentoring helped present the awards. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem’s budget committee will meet on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss restoring cuts to the library, Center 50+ and parks after voters approved a new tax levy that charges about $220 per home yearly. The levy is expected to bring in $14 million this year—funds that will help improve library hours, senior center services and park maintenance. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers, including Salem rep Kevin Mannix, are working on a plan to replace the current Climate Protection Program with a market-based cap-and-trade system that will pay for roads and bridges. Transportation co-chairs Sen. Chris Gorsek and Rep. Susan McLain said they will share more details soon—using polluters' credits to fund transportation projects. Salem Reporter
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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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206 Tube Bending & Iso Drawing Class
2-6 p.m. — Local 290 Training CENTER SALEM — Free for members, $35 for travelers — Master essential tubing bending techniques in this hands-on class.
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Salem Mystic Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — The Reed Opera House — Admission varies — Experience tarot readings, Reiki, and explore over 40 vendors at this mystical gathering.
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Yoga + Beer at Riverfront Park
6-7 p.m. — Gerry Frank Amphitheater — Suggested donation $5-$10 — Experience community and relaxation with a yoga session followed by local downtown support.
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Pinot & Pizza at Hudak House
12-6 p.m. — Hudak House - Winery & Vineyard — Free entry — Indulge in custom pizzas and delightful Pinot Noirs while enjoying live music in a scenic vineyard setting.
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Beginning of Summer Garden Festival
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Sebright Gardens — Free admission — Celebrate the arrival of summer with a plant-themed festival featuring local nurseries and special guests.
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Return to Middle Earth Concert
3-5 p.m. — South Salem High School — Ticket info not provided — Experience the symphonic journey through Middle Earth with stunning performances by Salem Symphonic Winds and guest artists.
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