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Salem
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mom and nonprofit leader Ty Anderson-Hubler runs KinCultivate—an organization that helps Black youth build confidence through camps and after-school programs. The group partners with local schools to support a sense of belonging in the Mid-Valley. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Salem will suspend paid on-street parking from November 27 until November 30 to boost the holiday season as the city teams up with the Salem Main Street Association and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce for a four-day event. Today, a Holiday Traditions Parade is set for 5:30 p.m. along Court, High, State, and Liberty streets—Shop Local Saturday on November 29 will offer store specials and incentive deals for shoppers. Salem Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salem kicks off holiday festivities today with Magic at the Mill running through Dec 1 at 1313 Mill St. S.E.—downtown events include a parade at 5:30 p.m. with Buddy the Elf and Santa's arrival at Riverfront Carousel at noon, with later celebrations like the Capitol tree lighting on Dec 2 and lights kickoff at Riverfront Park on Dec 5. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State employees at Oregon’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management passed 1,500 boxes filled with non-perishable food in a warehouse south of Salem the week before Thanksgiving+ the effort supported low-income families and improved emergency readiness. The office awarded $10 million in grants to resilience hubs to boost food security and independence amid recent federal changes+ it expanded its role since being formed after major wildfires in 2020. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Oregon law says dogs cannot enter grocery stores, restaurants, and food establishments unless they are registered service animals—restaurants with outdoor seating may choose to allow dogs but stores are not required to offer extra help like shopping carts. Statesman Journal
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GLOW Christmas Light Adventure
4:45-9 p.m. — Volcanoes Stadium — Admission starting at $14.99 (+ fees) — Experience a whimsical search-and-find adventure amidst over a million twinkling lights and festive holiday scenes.
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Santa Paws Photo Event for Project POOCH
12-4 p.m. — Rogue Salem Public House — Donations welcomed — Capture festive moments with your dog while supporting a great cause.
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Holiday Author Meet & Greet
1-4 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with signed copies of the Alex McKenna series featuring ghosts, witches, and paranormal adventures.
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72nd Annual SnoBall
72nd Annual Teen dance at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion. The only dance that is inclusive of all high school and home schooled students.
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GLOW Christmas Light Adventure
4:45-9 p.m. — Volcanoes Stadium — Admission starting at $14.99 — Experience a magical landscape with over a million lights and festive activities for the whole family.
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Oregon Total Worker Health Alliance Share and Connect
6-10 p.m. — 400 High St SE, Salem, OR — Lunch provided — Network, learn, and collaborate on best practices for workplace health and safety.
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Sonic Journey Meditation Experience
7-8:45 p.m. — Salem Friends Meeting House — $20-40 sliding scale — Experience profound relaxation and mindfulness through immersive sound meditation with gongs and crystal singing bowls.
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December Paint & Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Vortex Eatery & Taphouse — Full menu available — Enjoy an evening of creativity with drinks and painting in a relaxed setting.
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Santa Baby Holiday Networking Event 2025
5:30-11:59 p.m. — Center 50+ — Free entry — Get ready to jingle and mingle at a festive night of connections and cheer for local businesses.
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High Risk Driver Course
6-10 p.m. — Salem Hospital, Building D — Court-mandated attendance — Complete the required class for high risk drivers to avoid penalties.
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Lancaster Family Health Center Flu Clinic
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — Insurance accepted — Help fight off the flu with a timely in-and-out trip to the clinic.
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