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Elyssa at WhirLocalSalem’s “Passport to Fun” Returns for Spring Break 2026Mar. 23rd, 2026

Salem’s “Passport to Fun” Returns for Spring Break 2026

Spring break is here, and families in Salem have a fun (and affordable) way to explore some of the city’s most beloved downtown destinations! From March 23 through March 27, 2026, the Spring Break …
Elyssa at WhirLocalThings to do in Salem, Oregon // March 20 - 22, 2026Mar. 19th, 2026

Things to do in Salem, Oregon // March 20 - 22, 2026

Spring fun is blooming in Salem this weekend! Enjoy live music, family outings, cultural events, and local experiences. Deepwood Plant Sale and Horticultural Tours Deepwood Museum & Gar…
Elyssa at WhirLocal5 Reasons Your Website Isn’t Working for You (And What to Do About It)Mar. 19th, 2026

5 Reasons Your Website Isn’t Working for You (And What to Do About It)

Many business owners invest time and money into a website, only to feel quietly disappointed by the results over time. It exists and it looks great, but it doesn’t seem to bring in calls, inqui…
Elyssa at WhirLocalGussie Belle Commons Opens Its Doors to Salem FamiliesMar. 16th, 2026

Gussie Belle Commons Opens Its Doors to Salem Families

In northeast Salem, a new chapter for 120 local families is beginning. This past Wednesday, March 11, the community gathered under the shelter of the newly completed clubhouse at Gussie Belle Commons…
Elyssa at WhirLocalThings to do in Salem, Oregon // March 13 - 15, 2026Mar. 12th, 2026

Things to do in Salem, Oregon // March 13 - 15, 2026

Make plans for the weekend with local live music, family fun, classes, shows, and festive St. Patrick’s Day events happening around Salem. Salem Slam 4 Cherry City Roller Derby will host …
Elyssa at WhirLocalSalem’s 17th Annual Young Artists’ Showcase Now Open at Bush Barn Art CenterMar. 9th, 2026

Salem’s 17th Annual Young Artists’ Showcase Now Open at Bush Barn Art Center

The 17th Annual Young Artists’ Showcase is officially underway at the Bush Barn Art Center. This annual showcase, hosted by the Salem Art Association (SAA), opened Saturday with a ceremony that…
Elyssa at WhirLocalThings to do in Salem, Oregon // March 6 - 8, 2026Mar. 5th, 2026

Things to do in Salem, Oregon // March 6 - 8, 2026

There are lots of great events happening this weekend in Salem! She’s Speaking Live – A Concert Celebrating Women Songwriters She’s Speaking Live returns to Salem’s Historic Gr…
Elyssa at WhirLocalRoots for the Future: Salem Library and Neighborhood Forest Launch Free Tree ProgramMar. 2nd, 2026

Roots for the Future: Salem Library and Neighborhood Forest Launch Free Tree Program

As the first hints of spring continue to add color to the Willamette Valley, the Salem Public Library is inviting the city’s youngest residents to participate in a hands-on environmental legacy…
Elyssa at WhirLocalThings to do in Salem, Oregon // February 27 – March 1, 2026Feb. 26th, 2026

Things to do in Salem, Oregon // February 27 – March 1, 2026

Salem is closing out February with a weekend full of music, movement, family fun, and community connection. Take a look at these great local events. Hiring Event Those looking to make a mea…
Elyssa at WhirLocalChurch at the Park Reports Success Through Microshelter ProgramsFeb. 23rd, 2026

Church at the Park Reports Success Through Microshelter Programs

In the complex landscape of homelessness, statistics often tell a story of struggle. However, a new annual report from Church at the Park, a Salem-based non-profit, is approaching that narrative with…