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Happy weekend, Salem!
In today’s happening-today edition: An evening with Fran Lebowitz, improv under hypnosis, master French macarons, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Charting a path for campuses: HB 4124 passed the Oregon House, ordering a higher education study. HECC must deliver recommendations by April 20 on enrollment and competition from online and out of state programs — understand the timeline and goals.
Oregon wildlife funding push: The Oregon House in Salem approved a 1.25% lodging tax increase for conservation. The 1.25% for Wildlife bill heads to the Senate as supporters say it will help at-risk species — read the full story.
Vibrant history and hometown pride: Just east of Salem, Silverton charms with Victorian storefronts, The Oregon Garden, and Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, plus a Frank Lloyd Wright home you can visit — discover what to see.
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💎 Local business spotlight
New drivers, breathe easy: Driving Diversity Multilingual Driving School LLC offers an ODOT-approved program with 30 classroom hours plus behind-the-wheel coaching, patient instructors who understand ADHD and anxiety, and bilingual support. Complete the teen course, and eligible teens can license up without a DMV drive test, with potential insurance discounts.
Subtle glow, big payoff: Whether you want a small tweak or a full skin reboot, White Lotus Aesthetics & Wellness pairs injectables (Botox, fillers), microneedling with PRP, laser treatments, and professional facials with personalized consults, helping you leave looking like yourself… just a touch more rested, smooth, and confident.
A fresh 18 awaits: Chemeketa Salem Disc Golf Course offers 18 approachable yet thoughtful holes with concrete tees and PDGA targets threading through campus greenspace. It’s an easy meet-up for after-work throws, a quick lunch round, or showing the ropes to that friend who still calls it frisbee.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🍀 St. Patrick’s Walk-about @ Salem’s Riverfront Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Trade the bar line for a one-hour St. Paddy’s stroll, starting at the Carousel and winding through Riverfront and downtown, led by Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums. Wear green, bring your walking shoes, and prepare for a group photo, neighborly banter, and surprisingly pleasant cardio.
🐶 Read to a Pet @ Salem Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Whether your kid devours chapters or stumbles through page one, the library pairs young readers with friendly, four-footed, furry volunteers, plus their humans. Free, first come, first served, and zero judgment from the audience, which reliably wags, sits, and listens.
🎤 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.
🏍 Race Day – Albany/Salem Arenacross 2026 @ Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Sunday at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center means throttles, dirt, and the smell of race gas. Albany/Salem Arenacross kicks off early with gates up, a riders meeting, and practice, then it is bar-banging races all day. Bring earplugs, patience, and your inside voice.
🃏 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.
☘ St. Patrick’s 10 for $15 Day @ Salem’s Riverfront Carousel | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – St. Paddy’s weekend is spinning in at the Carousel with a 10-ride pass for just $15. They’re also tucking a few lucky prizes around the place, one per person, free to find. Bring the kids, grandkids, or your inner child, and pretend it’s cross-training.
✨ Rays of Light Reiki Circle: March Renewal @ The Enlighten Healing Collective | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Winter had its cozy moment, but this small West Salem Reiki circle is your spring tune-up, no oil change required. Expect breathwork, guided meditation, and group Reiki with Nadine to reset your energy, plant fresh intentions, and, yes, limited spots, $25.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Salem report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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