Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Radness Ensues is a community center in Keizer offering free art and music programs for youth and now asks local residents to help pay its bills.
Owner Rebecca Bonner seeks 1,000 donors to contribute $5 a month so the center can stay open.
💼 Business
Downtown Salem now has a Basque-inspired dining spot as local bartender Tommy soft-opened PINTXO’S on September 11 with a simple menu of shareable Spanish dishes and craft beverages—featuring best-selling empanadas and classic patatas bravas.
The restaurant will add a wine-tasting program and expand its menu—promising a welcoming place for guests to connect over good food.
🎭 Culture
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations took place at the Capitol in Salem on Oct.
13—locals joined prayers, dances and art displays by Indigenous groups. The event marked a day of honoring traditional heritage and community culture.
🏛️ Government
Protests under the 'No Kings' name are set for Oct.
18 in about 65 Oregon cities, including a gathering at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Organized by the 50501 Movement, the events will oppose policies like National Guard deployment and immigration enforcement — a follow-up to a June 14 protest — and will take place at various times across the state.
🎉 Salem Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Discover local vendors and enjoy the warmth of the indoor market this winter.
The Ty Curtis Band
4-8 p.m. — Beehive Station — Entry details not specified — Ty Curtis returns to his bluesy roots with new music on the way.
Flu Clinic at Lancaster Family Health Center
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — No cost — Help combat the flu with a quick visit to the clinic for vaccinations.
Flu Clinic at Lancaster Family Health Center
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — No cost — Help fight off the flu with a timely in-and-out trip to the clinic.
Silver Falls 5K Trail Run
4:30-6 p.m. — Silver Falls State Park — Registration opens Aug 1, 2025 — Enjoy a spirited Halloween-themed trail run in one of the largest events of its kind in the west.
Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
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