Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration will be held Monday, Oct 13 from 1–6 p.m. at the State Capitol Mall in Salem — the event will feature speeches, food, performances, and vendor booths with tent coverings provided in case of rain showers. Salem Reporter
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Spooky Boo Paint Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Valiant the Sandwich — All materials included — Unleash your creativity with a ghostly painting experience this Halloween.
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Spooky Cute Paint Night
6-8 p.m. — Vortex Eatery + Taphouse — All materials included — Unleash your creativity with a fun, spooky painting experience designed for all skill levels.
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The Winery Comedy Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Drinks available — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from some of the funniest comedians in the country.
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Author Meet & Greet Book Signing
1-4 p.m. — Barnes & Noble Salem — Free entry — Celebrate the release of the final book in the Alex McKenna series with a cozy book signing event.
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North East Salem Community Association Meeting
7-8:30 p.m. — The Jory Apartments — Free entry — Engage with your community and participate in important neighborhood discussions.
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Needle Felting Class - Pumpkin
6-8 p.m. — CreativiTee — Pre-registration required — Learn to needle felt a pumpkin and expand your fiber arts knowledge this fall.
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Backflow Device Testing Certification
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Local 290 Training Center Salem — Refund available up to 3 days prior — Learn to install and test backflow prevention assemblies with hands-on training.
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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
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