FOOD & DRINK
Detroit Lake to reach ‘full pool' in boon for summer recreation and tourism season
For the third year in a row, Detroit Lake should have a good year for summer recreation. The popular reservoir east of Salem should reach its modified “full pool” level of 1,558.5 feet by this weekend, setting up what should be a continued year of growth in a town still rebounding from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
Salem-area restaurants, tasting rooms offering Mother's Day specials and brunches
Mother's Day is May 12 and places across the Mid-Valley have events all weekend to celebrate moms and other maternal figures. Check out these restaurants and tasting rooms offering brunch and other activities. May 10 events. Coria Estates: The winery is celebrating Dia de las Madres with wreath making and...
Check out the artistic work of Woodburn students
Woodburn High School art teacher Catherine Johnstone recently shared the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. In an announcement to the district Johnstone said: "Please join me in congratulating the following students for their outstanding achievements in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition: Brendaly Anselmo Alvarado, Kiarah Bryant, Haily Helzer, Violet Spencer, and Jessica Gaspar Morales." ...
Wilsonville library to hold Star Wars event — with goats
As the Wilsonville Public Library said, “May the fourth be with you and your goats.” The library is hosting a family-friendly event in honor of Star Wars Day, with crafts, activities and Jedi goats, according to the website. Outreach librarian Crystal Reynolds said there will be Pygmy goats dressed in Star Wars costumes at the event. The event will run from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and is free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, the website said.
Get your Star Wars Day lightsaber at this Oregon City shop
SaberForge in Oregon City is known for creating sabers inspired by Star Wars. The sabers come in a variety of styles and colors, and are sturdy enough to be dueled with if you want to re-enact a scene from your favorite movie. If you purchase a product or register for...
Paper harvest tag holders urged to report tag for the Rogue-South Coast Wild Steelhead season
Anglers who purchased a paper Rogue-South Coast Wild Steelhead Harvest tag are urged to report their tag now, even if they didn't harvest a steelhead. The Rogue-South Coast winter steelhead fishing season ends today, April 30. Anglers using paper tags are encouraged to report their harvest tag now rather than before the next season begins Dec. 1. Those using electronic tagging on the ELS app have already reported and do not need to do anything else. ...
Openings, closings: Cafe Brarlin, La Familia Cider, 5 Star Donuts, Sewell Sweets
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question about a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries atechan@gannett.com. Cafe Brarlin. Cafe Brarlin in Independence is closed after almost eight months in business. Owner Alice Kollinzas and her husband,...
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