News: Hiatus, Length TBD

Due to circumstances beyond my control and a change of work schedule, the Salem Event Calendar will be on hiatus until further notice. I hope to bring it back after the holidays in one form or another. In the mean time, I would like to point those seeking stuff to do in Salem in the direction of the Salem Pipeline. It is a blog I occasionally contribute to and a great weekly resource for events.

Salem Pipeline Links:
Salempipeline.com
Salem Pipeline on Facebook

Thanks everyone for your events and contributions! I hope to get things going again soon!

Halloween Update!

Instead of the usual format, as there are lots of Halloween events going on in town this week, I'll give you all the highlights.

All Week
13 Nights of Halloween

Thursday the 29th
Monstrous Teen Program
Haunted Mill Tour

Friday the 30th
Halloween Pub Crawl
Kid's Halloween Party @ the Library
Santian Wine Co: Blind tasting of Blood Red Wines from the living dead

Saturday the 31st
Reed Opera House Halloween

Thursday Update XVII: October 15th

Friday
2009 American Roots Music Festival

Saturday
11th Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Merriment
Salem Public Market
Saturday Market

Sunday
11th Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Merriment
Fort George Brewers Dinner @ Venti's

Monday
Capitol Chess Club

Tuesday
Visit Browne's Town Lounge for the Halloween Art Show (all month)...

Wednesday
Wednesday Farmer's Market

Thursday
Read the next Thursday Update...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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"Entertain Me Salem" Plans

I have plans to continue the article series, named Entertain Me Salem, highlighting ongoing classes and events in Salem such as live music, art classes, wine tasting, etc. I have a rough draft for wine tasting and classes in Salem which will be out soon.

If you have any information or would like to request a topic you feel there are many ongoing events for in Salem, please let me know (comment on the site). Are there lots of open book clubs in Salem or places who hold art shows that you know about and love? Comment below and I will craft an article around them.

Thanks for your help!

Ending Human Trafficking in Oregon

On October, 12th, 2009, Outward Church will be hosting a presentation on Modern Slavery in Oregon. Come learn how you can get involved in helping put an end to human trafficking and sex slavery in our state. I guess every state has its dark side. Admission is free.

When: 10/12/2009, 6:30pm

Where: Outward Church, 775 Front Street NE, Salem (Formerly Keith Brown Lumber Supply).

Website: http://www.facebook.com/OutwardChurch#/event.php?eid=148211813348&ref=mf

Salem Screening of The Edge of Never

(From Facebook) The Edge of Never ski film comes to Salem October 8th and 9th at the Northern Lights Theater, 6:30pm. Don't miss out on this gripping true story about a boy who goes to ski the route that killed his father and join the tribe of big-mountain skiers.

Salem Screening of The Edge of Never
Location: Northern Lights Theater
Time: 6:30PM Thursday, October 9th

Cherry City Derby Girls: Black & Blue Debut

On October 10th, 2009, Cherry City Derby Girls will be hosting their first live bout. Bout takes place at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, in The Pavilion. Doors open at 6pm and the out begins at 7pm. All seating is general admission so its first come first serve. Come and watch the roller derby action. I hear it will be awesome!

When: 10/10/2009, 7pm

Where: Oregon State Fair Grounds Pavillion, Salem, OR

Website: http://www.cherrycityderbygirls.com/

Thursday Update XVI: October 8th

TONIGHT
Salem Progressive Film Series at the Grand

Friday
80's Night party at the f/stop Fitzgeralds

Saturday
Brewers Bash
Cherry City Derby Girls: Black And Blue Debut
Clairvoyance 101 Workshop

Salem Public Market
Saturday Market

Sunday
Get out to Bauman's for some Fall apples...

Monday
Capitol Chess Club
Ending Human Trafficking in Oregon Workshop

Tuesday
Go taste some wine at Red Hawk Winery in West Salem...

Wednesday
Wednesday Farmer's Market

Thursday
Mission Mill "Full Steam Ahead” Fundraiser

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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First Wednesday, October 2009

On October, 7th, 2009, Go Downtown Salem will be hosting the October 2009 First Wednesday. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It looks like there will be bra auction and art exhibit at various downtown locations, a Bra Ball at Mary Lou Zeek art Gallery, tastes of Fall at Travel Salem, lots of art and belly dancing at Brown's Towne Lounge. As usual, events will take place downtown from 5pm to 8pm.

When: 10/07/2009, 5pm-8pm

Where: Downtown, Salem OR

Website: http://www.gofirstwednesday.info/specials.htm

Indigo Wellness Center Grand Opening

Quick post via Facebook

Indigo Wellness Center Grand Opening of the new downtown studio.

Friday 10/2 4-7 PM. Discounts & Raffle prizes.

http://indigowellnesscenter.com/?m=20091002&cat=46

Thursday Update XV: October 1st

Friday
Quilt Show at Mission Mill
EMERGE OREGON
World of Music Kickoff: The Nettles

Saturday
Quilt Show at Mission Mill
Salem Public Market
Salem Saturday Market
Eat Salem's Vicarious Diner

Sunday

Quilt Show at Mission Mill
Chef's Night Out

Monday

Capitol Chess Club
Salem Big Band Performance

Tuesday
Take a walk at River Front Park and enjoy the crispFall air...

Wednesday

Wednesday Farmers' Market
First Wednesday

Thursday
Read the next Thursday Update...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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Back to the Future Night

On September, 27th, 2009, Brown's Towne Lounge will be hosting Back to the Future Night. Costumes, drink specials, food specials, special guest DJ Cookies and a raffle to raise money for our dear friend Paul Gorham's 30th birthday/going away party! Raffle items will include vinyl, t-shirts, artwork and more!

When: 09/27/2009, 7pm-2am

Where: Brown's Towne Lounge, 189 Liberty St., Salem, OR

Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138470361854

Tea Party Book Shop Psychic Faire

On September, 26th, 2009, The Tea Party Book Shop will be hosting the their 3rd Psychic Faire. A variety of readers will be there from all over the Valley, and some readings are as little as $5. Sara Wiseman will be offering mini readings and healing sessions for $30. Plus, enter to win a Reading or Consult!

When: 09/26/2009, 12pm-4pm

Where: 420 Ferry St. SE Salem, Oregon 97301

Website: http://www.teapartybookshop.com/?p=619

Salem Big Band Dance

On September, 25th, 2009, Mission Mill will be hosting the Salem Big Band Dance. Folks of all ages are invited to waltz, fox trot, and swing the night away with the Salem Big Band at the Mission Mill Museum. $10 per person. Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Dance lessons start at 7:30 - free with ticket purchase! All proceeds from these dances help to fund Mission Mill Museum's education and preservation programs. This dance is sponsored in part by Weathers Music. Tickets may be purchased at Mission Mill Museum or by calling 503-585-7012. All tickets are non-refundable.

When: 09/25/2009, 8pm-10pm

Where: 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR

Website: http://home.comcast.net/~salembigb/

Thursday Update XIV: September 24th, 2009

Friday
Creative Pub Crawl
Creative Wine Crawl
Salem Big Band Dance

Saturday
Psychic Faire @ Tea Party Book Shop
Salem Public Market
Saturday Market

Sunday
Back To The Future Night @ Brown's Towne

Monday
18th Annual Cook's Tour
Capitol Chess Club

Tuesday
Catch a movie at Salem Cinema

Wednesday
Wednesday Farmer's Market

Thursday
Read the next Thursday Update...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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Website Update

Apologies. The Google Calendar can be accessed here, as always, however the embedded calendar on this website is having issues. I hope to have those issues resolved soon. Thanks for visiting the calendar!

Creative Pub Crawl: Back In Highschool...

On September, 25th, 2009, Salem Creative Network will be hosting the Creative Pub Crawl. If you didn't make it to the last pub crawl, make sure you don't miss out on this one! The theme is "be who you wish you were in highschool" (period clothing recommended), so get your letterman jacket on and blast back to the past. (sorry for the corniness, the theme just begs for it) Visit the website for the final pub schedule.

When: 09/25/2009, 6pm to 11pm

Where: Downtown Salem, Cascade Baking Co

6:00-8:00 Salem Pipeline Party at Normandy Guitars/Cascade Baking Company
6:30 Brown's Towne Lounge
7:00 Copperjohn's
7;30 Venti's
8;00 The Brick
8:30 Pete's Place
9:00 Cokie's Landing
9:30 Magoo's
10:00 6 Ultra Lounge/Grand Vines
10:30 Cafe Noir
11:00 The Space

Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109930043929

Thursday Update XIII: September 17th 2009

Friday
Go buy "Oregon Townscape Walks" at the Tea Party Bookshop

Saturday
Walking Tour of Salem
The Oregon Grape Stomp Championships
Of Blood and Beauty, Roller Derby Art Show
Salem Public Market
Saturday Market

Sunday
Deepwood Antique Show and Car Show
Women's Cycling Team Recruitment
The Oregon Grape Stomp Championships

Monday
Capitol Chess Club

Tuesday
Enjoy the second day of autumn by talking a walk at Bush Park...

Wednesday
Go see a movie at Salem Cinema...

Thursday
Read the next Thursday Update...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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Dog Fest, 2009

On September 12th, 2009, Marion County will be hosting Dog Fest 2009. This canine festival will be held at Chemeketa Community College and admission is only $3 per dog, humans are free. You can enter your dog into various contests or just sit back as you and your buddy watch dogs run the agility course. Learn about how your pup can become a Canine Good Citizen (CGC), a class which costs $10.

When: 09/12/2009, 10am-3pm

Where: 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR (Cooley Dr & Lancaster)

Website: http://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/DogControl/dogfest.htm
OR
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=116407202367

Thursday Update XII: September 10th 2009

Friday
Sit in your favorite watering hole and contemplate rain drops...

Saturday
Dog Fest 2009
Live Wire Radio
Hoover School Park Concert
Salem Public Market Founder's Day Celebration
Saturday Market

Sunday
Go to a winery in S. Salem (Vitae Springs, Ankeny, Trinity)...

Monday
Capitol Chess Club

Tuesday
Go to the Salem Public Library and browse the new additions...

Wednesday
Marion DemoForum
Wednesday Farmers Market

Thursday
Email some events for me to add to the calendar...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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Salem Public Market: Founder's Day 2009

On September, 12th, 2009, the Salem Public Market will be hosting their annual Founder's Day Breakfast. Bring 2 or more nonperishable food donations for Marion/Polk Food Share and receive a breakfast (until the food runs out...). There will also be a book sale for the Salem Public Library, a plastic nursery pot recycle/reuse collection, a gardening booth by the O.S.U. Master Gardeners from 9:00-12:00, a tomato tasting, and a booth by the Salem Audubon Society.

When: 09/12/2009, 9am-1pm

Where: 1240 Rural Ave. SE, between 12th and 13th streets

Website: http://salempublicmarket.com/

Hoover School Park Concert

On September, 12th, 2009, The City of Salem will be hosting the last summer concert at Hoover School Park. The Retrofits are a Portland based piano driven pop band. For more information, call 503-409-4363.

When: 09/12/2009, 5:30pm

Where: 1250 Savage Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Oregon State Fair 2009

9/4/2009
Don't forget to go see the Cherry City Derby Girls monday 1pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm at the Pavilion. Free w Fair entry!!

And now for some fair pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liseanne27/sets/72157622240132376/

8/30/2009
Read about what is going on at the fair from some local bloggers.
Eat Salem
Salemites
Breakfast On Bikes
Salem OR Homes 4 U


8/25/2009
From August 28th to September 7th, 2009 The Oregon State Fair will be happening at the Oregon State Fair Grounds. A family tradition for some and a great evening out for others, the Oregon State Fair is hosting many great events this year from BMX bike racing to a 150th birthday bash for Oregon. "Oregon! Oregon! 2009 " sounds like a great show with Pink Martini and the 234th Army Band-Oregon National Guard on Friday the 28th.

Stay tuned more information on cool things to do at the Oregon State Fair!

When: 08/28/2009 to 09/07/2009, 9am-11am

Where: 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301-0601

Website: http://www.oregonstatefair.org/

Gone For The Weekend

Awesome events this weekend. I hope you all, except for those vacationing like I am, get out to at least one. Hot tickets seem to be the Keizer Musicfest and the State Fair. Don't forget about The Big Lewbowski party going on at Brown's Towne Lounge this Sunday Night. Wish I could go!

I'll be back and blogging next Tuesday. Later!!

Keizer Labor Day Musicfest

On September, 5th, 2009, KTR Entertainment (among others) will be hosting the Keizer Labor Day MusicFest. The rock show line up includes Sandvig, KTR, Crossing 13th, The Digger Trends, and Amadan. If you buy your tickets now they are $10 on the website or various locations, at the door they are $15.

When: 09/05/2009, 2pm-8pm

Where: Keizer Rapids, Keizer Rotary Ampitheater

Website: http://www.rockwithktr.com/Keizer_Fest.html

Thursday Update XI: September 3rd, 2009

Lots of cool stuff this weekend!!

Friday
Oregon State Fair

Saturday
Keizer Labor Day Musicfest
ASA Women's Class D Slow Pitch West Tournament
Oregon State Fair
Salem Public Market
Saturday Market

Sunday
Browns Towne Lounge: The Big Lewbowski Night
ASA Women's Class D Slow Pitch West Tournament
Oregon State Fair

Monday
ASA Women's Class D Slow Pitch West Tournament
Oregon State Fair
Capitol Chess Club

Tuesday
Take a walk through the Capitol Mall...

Wednesday
Wednesday Farmers Market

Thursday
Browse some art exhibits in the downtown coffee shops...

For more information on these events visit http://salemorcalendar.blogspot.com/ and click on the event name. See you next week!
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