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After months of fundraising and renovations, the Willamette Art Center has reopened in a new South Salem studio! The new spot brings more space, accessibility, and opportunity for Salem’s clay and creative community.
Looking for ways to ring in the New Year? 🎉 Check out this fun list of New Year’s Eve events happening around Salem on December 31!
Salem’s newest toy store is a blast from the past! Subatomic Vintage Toys opened this month on Commercial Street—packed with retro toys, cartoons, and surprises in every corner.
Looking for lowkey plans after the holidays? Here are a few local events happening in Salem December 26–28.
Maps Community Foundation recently surprised 50 local teachers with $1,000 each for their classrooms! Learn how these grants are making a difference across the Mid-Willamette Valley.
Salem is packed with fun (and festive) events this weekend! Here's what's happening Dec 19–21:
A major seismic retrofit is coming to Salem’s Center Street Bridge in 2026, with lane closures, park disruptions, and multi-year construction ahead. Learn what’s planned and how it will affect Salem residents.
This weekend in Salem is packed with holiday fun! Check out what’s happening Dec 12–14. 🎄🎅
Have you gone to see any of the holiday light displays around town? Now's the time!
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