Good morning, Salem.

The City of Salem will host a series of community events this summer and fall, starting with an Energy Resource Fair at Center Fifty Plus on Saturday, June 27.

Residents can also connect by calling 503-588-7272 or by visiting the Customer Service Center on Church St. SE.

Oregon BottleDrop's 6th Hidden Bottle Hunt kicks off today at 5 p.m., inviting participants statewide to search for commemorative bottles hidden in parks, trails and public land.

Winners in each zone will choose a nonprofit to receive a $1,000 donation.

Agility Robotics, a Salem-based manufacturer, announced on June 24 a $2.5B merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI to go public.

The deal will give the company over $620 million for expanding production of its humanoid robot Digit and future investments in AI and manufacturing.

The Oregon Garden, which opened in 2001, now features 29 specialty gardens on 80 landscaped acres (a local site that reflects rich horticultural history).

Seventeen construction students at Salem’s Career Technical Education Center built an award-winning western saloon playhouse in a spring competition, earning national recognition for their hands-on project.

The Oregon State Capitol will host A Passport to History and Democracy on June 27 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Visitors will pick up free passports at the Galleria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., collect stamps at 13 stops to earn a limited commemorative coin, and enjoy free apple pie plus ice cream.

The advice article gives Salem locals a clear guide on restarting a fitness routine with manageable 30-minute sessions and gradual intensity increases to avoid injury, and it suggests planning workouts to fit busy days (like mixing squats and lunges) during summer's longer days.

Durango Fest with Montez De Durango and Patrulla 81

7 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with top acts at the exciting Durango Fest.

2026 World Beat Festival

9:45 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate Pacific Islander cultures with music, dance, and food from over 60 nations.

Barry's Book Club with Salem Public Library

6:35 PM — Chemeketa Baseball Field — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate reading with family-friendly activities and special programming throughout the game.

Marion County Fair

Jul 9-12 — Marion County Fair — General admission: $6, Children under 6: free — Celebrate community spirit with live music, rides, and great food.

Oregon Parent-Child Chapman Tournament

All day — Salem Golf Club — Entry fee from $99 — Compete in a fun 18-hole Chapman stroke play with family teams.

Mean Girls the Musical

6-8:30 p.m. — Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night under the stars with sharp wit and vibrant choreography in this Broadway musical adaptation of a beloved film.

Santiam Canyon Stampede PRCA Rodeo

7-10 p.m. — Sublimity Harvest Festival — Ticket required — Celebrate Military Night with rodeo action, mutton busting, donkey races, and live music.

Spearhead Oregon

July 24-25 — Salem Armory Auditorium — Paid entry — Experience two days of worship, prophetic impartation, and spiritual activation.