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Salem
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Salem and the Boys & Girls Club will host Red Ribbon Week from October 27–31 to teach kids how to live drug free and prevent opioid use. Kids at eight clubs will join daily themed activities while the city holds a proclamation meeting on October 27 and lights the Union Street Railroad Bridge red. 1430 KYKN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A downtown Salem preschool closed indefinitely on Oct. 17 amid payroll issues and allegations of wage theft and embezzlement that left families without child care and staff without work—director Ramiro RJ Navarro resigned after employees reported receiving bad checks. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Salem’s job growth slowed but still outperformed Portland and Eugene as employment reached nearly 7% above pre-pandemic levels—while unemployment rose to 4.9% with about 11,000 workers without jobs. Analysts noted that shifts in leisure, retail and health care, along with government shutdown concerns, have raised caution about a possible recession. Salem Reporter
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Salem For All! Variety Show
2-11:50 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate local talent as performers showcase meaningful cultural works hosted by Peter Bergel.
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Latinas - Wine Tasting With Friends
1-3 p.m. — Cória Estates — $56 — Enjoy a delightful wine tasting experience at a family-owned vineyard in Salem, Oregon.
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Childbirth Education Series
6-9 p.m. — Community Health Education Center — $90 — Gain essential skills for labor, delivery, and postpartum care through this informative four-week series.
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Lancaster Family Health Center Flu Clinic
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — Free service — Help fight off the flu with a timely in-and-out trip to the clinic.
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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy a cozy market atmosphere this winter season.
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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
This retreat will offer a restorative space to rest and rejuvenate in the healing waters as well as guide you on your journey to mindfulness and hopefulness. Find healing and hope through activities like guided meditations, exploration and discovery of strengths and resilience, movement and mobility, soothing sound baths, artistic endeavors, and more!
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