Good morning, Salem.

The West Salem Jazz Combo, a student-run band, won first place at the state contest on May 9 and will perform with middle school jazz bands and the high school group on Friday, May 29 at Straub Middle School; tickets cost $5.

Today at Oregon State Plaza dedication, the state's nine federally recognized Native American tribes joined a ceremony honoring local heritage — a significant cultural celebration.

Registration is open for the 2026 Oregon 4-H Wagon Train, a weeklong living history program scheduled for July 12-18 along historic Barlow Road with a Tune-Up Weekend on June 6-7 at the Oregon Outdoor Education Center in West Salem, where youth, families and volunteers learn pioneer skills without prior experience.

Officials plan to study and preserve Salem’s oldest street tree before its removal begins in late June or early July.

Urban forester Milan Davis said parts of the tree will be shared with community groups for research (and art projects) and to collect heritage acorns.

Oregonians will see a rare blue micromoon on May 31 at 1:45 a.m. PDT; this calendrical full moon appears smaller as it reaches apogee and only happens every few years.

Salem is applying for grants to upgrade Fisher Road Park and Northgate Park with new amenities like paved paths, shaded picnic areas, and renovated restrooms; City Council approved the application on May 11 (grant effort) and the upgrades are expected to take 2–3 years.

Marshall Tucker Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic Southern rock with the iconic Marshall Tucker Band.

Teacher Appreciation Night

6:35 – 11:59 p.m. — Chemeketa Baseball Field — Free admission for teachers — Celebrate the amazing educators of our community at the ballpark with a fun-filled evening.

Grupo Barak Concert

6:00pm-9:00pm — L.B. Day Amphitheater — $10 per vehicle — Experience an inspiring night of contemporary worship and Latin rhythms with Grupo Barak.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics Fun Run & Health Walk

8:30 – 11:00 AM — Santiam Hospital & Clinics — Registration required — Lace up your shoes for a fun-filled day of running and walking in Stayton.

2026 ACWA Biosolids Management Workshop

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Paid entry — Dive into the latest research on biosolids' benefits for soil health and sustainable farming.

Bonnie Raitt Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Tickets from $581 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Bonnie Raitt live in Salem.

Salem Summer Solstice 5k & 10k Run

6-9 p.m. — Minto-Brown Island Park — $20-$25 — Celebrate the summer solstice with a fun run and a sweet ice cream sundae finish.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Salem

2.5 hours — Salem Convention Center — All materials included — Create your own hand-painted ceramic bowl or plate in a relaxing workshop with Turkish tea and treats.

7th Annual Haley's Heroes Run for the Rare

Haley's Heroes Foundation presents the 7th Annual RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE — a 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run/Walk supporting International Batten Disease Awareness Day. Join us on June 14th to Run for the Rare and be part of the effort to find a cure. #RunForTheRare

CYOJ Daddy Daughter Dance

6-9 p.m. — Creekside Golf Club — Free entry — A delightful evening for dads and daughters to bond over fun and laughter.