Events

On Saturday, June 6, Acres of Hope Youth Ranch will host its 6th Annual Barn Party Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to celebrating hope, healing, and the youth and families served through the program. This event invites the community to visit the ranch, connect with supporters, and hear how Acres of Hope is working to positively impact the lives of adolescents in our community. Acres of Hope Youth Ranch operates with a mission to share HOPE: healing, opportunity, purpose, and

Pentacle Theatre is thrilled to announce that its beloved Acting Workshop with Jo Dodge, a transformative experience led by one of the region's most respected theater artists, is returning this spring. Since founding the class in 1981, Jo Dodge has trained and inspired over 2,000 students, leaving an indelible mark on our community's creative spirit and stagecraft. Jo Dodge's class is more than an acting workshop - it's a journey. For over four decades, Jo has helped students

It’s December! That means everyone in Salem is gearing up for a much-deserved holiday celebration. Those who want to make the most of the holidays and support their local community will find few better spots to shop than East and West Salem ACE Hardware. This year, as with every year, the store arranged an array of holiday celebrations that will brighten your spirits, support the less fortunate, and even cover your gift shopping. We spoke to store President Jeremy Mackay abou

Family comes first. That’s the premise behind Pentacle Theatre’s upcoming show, “In-laws, Outlaws and Other People (That Should Be Shot).” And it’s why director Karen McCarty was drawn to the script. “I love the way that the family comes together in the show and supports each other throughout the evening,” McCarty said. “In-laws, Outlaws and Other People (That Should Be Shot),” written by Steve Franco in 2010, is set in Brooklyn’s high-end Fiske Terrace neighborhood. On Ch

Christina Joann, recently crowned Ms. Oregon Revolutionary Purpose 2025 , is using her title as more than a crown and sash: it’s a calling. For Christina, pageantry is not only about beauty and grace, but about resilience, advocacy, and purpose. Her platform centers on honoring the memory of her late sister Jessica, who passed away from cystic fibrosis, and using that story to inspire others to rise through life’s hardships with strength and vision. “I want people to know tha