Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Maravilla’s Bakery & Coffee celebrates 17 years serving Salem families with daily breads (including pan dulce and custom cakes) and a coffee shop added in 2019.
The family-run business opens at 5 a.m. daily and remains a local hub for routine treats and special events.
💼 Business
Most grocery stores in Oregon, including Safeway, Fred Meyer, Walmart, and Trader Joe’s, will be closed on Christmas with early closures on Christmas Eve so residents should finish shopping by Dec.
24 + some 24-hour convenience stores will remain open.
🎓 Education
A national report shows Oregon is last in fourth-grade reading with 48% of students below basic level while Mississippi’s science-based approach boosted learning.
Experts urge state officials to adopt similar methods to help 545,000 K-12 students improve reading skills.
🌲 Environment
Silver Falls State Park remains largely closed today due to extensive storm damage on its trails and roads — several other parks including Saddle Mountain, Detroit Lake, and Ecola are also closed.
Visitors should check each park’s website for updates on conditions.
🎉 Salem Events
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Brooks Ugly Sweater Party
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Brooks Wine — Food and wine available for purchase — Flaunt your favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-12:30 a.m. — The Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center — $31.95 — Experience the enchanting sound of Christmas classics performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
End of the Year Art Mixer
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Salem on the Edge Art Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the year's end in a vibrant local art space with community camaraderie.
Holiday Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange
6-8:30 p.m. — Cascadia Pizza Co. — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with pizza, joy, and a fun gift exchange.
Salem Tuba Holiday
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Donations welcomed — Celebrate the season with a festive performance featuring community musicians playing beloved holiday tunes on tubas and other conical bore instruments.
Magic of Lights
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of dazzling lights and festive fun in Salem.
Magic of Lights
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling display of holiday lights in Salem.
Magic of Lights
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Ticket details vary — Experience a captivating display of illuminations and festive cheer in Salem.
Magic of Lights
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling display of lights at this festive event in Salem.
Magic of Lights
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling light display in Salem that captivates the holiday spirit.
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