Good morning, Salem.

Friends of Pioneer Cemetery has built a fund valued at over $1.7 million, created an online burial list, and earned National Register status to care for the 171-year-old cemetery where early local leaders are buried.

The group meets monthly for work days and will host a SOLVE event on Sept. 20 — a plan to fix issues like vandalism and volunteer shortages.

Ishan Pillai, a Salem veteran and civil engineering technician, went on a crab fishing trip in Newport and lost his life when the F/V Das Bug capsized on Sunday—coast guard officials are investigating the incident.

A truck crashed into telephone wires on Steele Lane on July 9 and caused a fuse failure on Southeast Gath Road that started a fire burning 30 acres of former prison farmland and destroying three barns — firefighters controlled the blaze in about four hours while one firefighter was injured and residents were evacuated with $1 million in property damage.

Rogue Valley-based Hunter Communications is expanding its fiber internet service in northeast Salem and plans to serve 7,000 homes by year end—its crew is building a service station at 1168 15th Street N.E. while local jobs are set to grow as the work continues.

Pentacle Theatre’s production of Hairspray premiered Friday with a diverse cast of over three dozen local volunteers showcasing extravagant wigs and vintage fashion at 324 52nd Ave. N.W. — tickets for remaining shows through Sept.

6 are selling out quickly.

City officials selected veteran developer Charles Weathers of ORREO LLC to redevelop Block 45 near Riverfront Park into a mixed-use building with 40 affordable apartments, a winery, a restaurant and event space—but no grocery store is planned.

The proposal, chosen from six entries, will be reviewed for final approval in the coming months.

The All-American Rejects Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — L.B. Day Amphitheater — Part of Columbia Bank Concert Series — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with The All-American Rejects at the Oregon State Fair.

Train Stop Workshops: Dance and Derby

9:15 a.m.–8 p.m. — Cherry City Roller Derby — Promo code available — Learn dance skating skills and enhance roller derby footwork with Freight Train.

Paint Night at Vortex Eatery & Taphouse

6-8 p.m. — Vortex Eatery + Taphouse — Food and drink available for purchase — Unleash your creativity while sipping and painting in a fun atmosphere.

Pinot & Pizza Event

12-6 p.m. — Hudak House - Winery & Vineyard — No reservations required — Enjoy fresh pizza and Pinot Noir in a scenic setting with live music.

Dylan Scott Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Cost TBD — Experience the powerful vocals and heartfelt songs of Curb Records artist Dylan Scott.

Banda Los Sebastianes Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of Banda Los Sebastianes at the Columbia Bank Concert Series during the Oregon State Fair.

The Beach Boys Concert

4-9:30 p.m. — The Pavilion — Cost info not available — Experience over six decades of musical brilliance from The Beach Boys.

Tropical Treasures: Paper Art Exhibition by Eileen Downes

5-8 p.m. — Stefani Art Gallery — Free entry — Explore vibrant collages that transform torn paper into tropical dreams and hidden stories.

Boot Scoot and Brew Music Festival

11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Salem Riverfront Park Amphitheater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a full day of music featuring the Catnip Brothers and more.

Wine & Yoga Experience

6-8 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Suggested donation of $5-10 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga class with mountain views followed by a beverage.