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Rise and shine, Salem!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Fran Lebowitz live, The Wall note-for-note, and Oregon’s biggest flea markets guide + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Salem protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Adventures in unique marketplaces: Published February 25, a guide rounds up 10 enormous Oregon flea markets, from Latin American inspired finds to handmade crafts, with Salem’s Lancaster Flea Market among the featured stops — check out the full lineup.
Consumer protections in live events: Oregon lawmakers approved a ban on speculative ticket sales, targeting listings for seats resellers don’t hold. The bill now awaits Governor Tina Kotek’s signature to protect Salem fans from scams — see what changes for resellers.
Decisions shaping roads and revenue: With the session ending today, Oregon lawmakers look to balance a $37.3 billion budget by cutting tax breaks, address ODOT’s shortfall, and consider moving a transportation tax vote to May — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Home fabric lifesaver: When your sofa needs a glow-up or your windows crave real drape, InStock Fabrics delivers home-decor yardage, trims, and foam cut to size while you wait. Friendly pros can steer you to reliable local upholsterers if you want extra hands.
Breakfast that hugs back: White’s Restaurant serves un-fussy, old-school comfort with Don’s Big Mess, corned beef hash, and famous biscuits and gravy, all cooked to order. Booths, hot coffee, and cozy diner warmth complete the scene… a morning that feels like a hug, without the fuss.
Your pho night upgrade: When the craving hits, Wok N Pho Chinese and Vietnamese Cusine delivers steamy, slurpable pho, plus comforting stir-fries for non-soup nights. Fresh flavors, easy takeout, and generous portions make it a midweek lifesaver… reliably satisfying without fuss.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎼 The Black Jacket Symphony: The Wall @ Elsinore Theatre | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting to relive your vinyl years without standing in a beer line, Black Jacket Symphony brings Pink Floyd’s The Wall to Salem with a note-for-note performance, killer visuals, and reserved seats. Bring the kids, or your inner teenager, and sing along quietly.
☘ Shamrock Bingo Party @ Seymour Center for Children and Families | Thursday (3/12) at 1:30 PM – Feeling lucky? Head to the Shamrock Bingo Party in Salem for prize-packed rounds, snacks, and light refreshments. It’s the kind of evening where your competitive streak meets your love of cheddar cubes, and someone’s aunt walks out with the good swag.
🌋 Science Pub: Geologic History of the PNW and Oregon @ Venti’s Cafe + Beer Vault | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Science Pub is digging into the PNW’s rocky past, from ancient seafloors to Cascades drama, with Chemeketa’s Autumn Christensen. Free, all ages, and often standing room only, so roll in early, claim a perch, and treat yourself to Venti’s fuel, liquid or otherwise.
🎂 Saint Patrick’s Cake Class @ Sweetly Baked | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a St. Paddy’s plan that doesn’t include green beer, just buttercream. Sweetly Baked hosts a cascading cake class, from stacking and frosting to show-off finishing touches, with their decorator guiding the whole way. Seats go fast, so call 503-508-2444 to snag yours.
🎻 St. Patrick’s Ceili @ VFW Hall | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’re ceili-curious or know your reels from your jigs, the 2nd Friday St. Patrick’s shindig brings live tunes from Preston Howard-Wilde, Bob Soper, and Elizabeth Nicholson, with Sam Keator calling. Come early for a quick lesson, comfy shoes, a raffle, or just listen guilt-free.
🎤 An Evening with Fran Lebowitz @ Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre and Event Center | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been craving unapologetic opinions delivered with surgical side-eye, Fran Lebowitz is holding court at the Historic Grand. Expect razor wit, zero patience for nonsense, and the joy of laughing at complaints you actually agree with. Make it a downtown night, and behave.
🃏 Trading Card Showcase & Collectible Show: St. Patrick’s Day Edition @ Salem Scottish Rite Center | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Swap nostalgia, rare pulls, and a little Irish luck at Salem’s St. Patrick’s Day trading card and collectibles showcase at the Salem Scottish Rite Center. Expect friendly vendors, fellow lifers, free admission, free parking, and zero green beer spills on your slabs.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Salem report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 48°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 72%
Rain showers likely. Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 72%
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Rain showers before 5am, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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