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SUMMARY:Sheep to Shawl
DESCRIPTION:Sheep to Shawl\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\n10am – 4pm\n\nJoin us for an exciting day of woolly wonder at the 41st Annual Sheep to Shawl event! \n\nSee live animal\nWatch shearing demonstrations\nExperience living history\nTake part in activities for kids\nEnjoy live performances\nPlay lawn games\nShop with vendors and retail partners\n\nExperience the magic of wool fiber processing at the Willamette Heritage Center’s Sheep to Shawl festival\, a classic family event that has been held since 1985. \nJoin us for an exciting day of woolly wonder where you can watch skilled shearers remove the wool from sheep\, spinners as they transform the fluffy fleece into beautiful yarn\, and weavers and other fiber artists as they create gorgeous fiber treasures right before your eyes! \nThere will be plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family entertained\, including live animal visiting\, children’s activities\, fiber artists\, living heritage demonstrators\, live music\, food and drinks\, games and shopping. \nCheck out the one-of-a-kind handmade goods from local artisans and vendors. \nSo don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the full spectrum of wool fiber processing at Sheep to Shawl. Come on down to the Willamette Heritage Center\, rain or shine\, and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends! \nAdmission is free for everyone.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/sheep-to-shawl/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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SUMMARY:Family Clay Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for some quality together time and learn simple hand-built projects that are fun for everyone and create magical memories for your family. \nFamily Clay Sunday is a drop-in program. No registration required \nFamily Clay Sundays are back. We now offer an “early bird” hour for families that prefer a quieter setting and simpler projects. \n11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for early birds \n12 – 3 p.m. Family Clay Sunday drop-in sessions \nCost\n$5 per artist to create a new project on the first Sunday of the month. \n$5 for glazing day on the third Sunday of the Month. We will offer bisque pieces to purchase at $5 each for those who didn’t attend the first Sunday session so everyone can enjoy glaze day. \nWe’re so glad that our little studio is able to offer this activity to our community. \nFacilitated by Kelly Matney supported by Doug Dacar. \nDates & Projects:\nFebruary 1 & 15:\n\nEarly birds: Thumb vase\nDrop in: Ice cream bowls\n\nMarch 1 & 15:\n\nEarly Birds: Textured hand prints\nDrop-in: Chicken plates\n\nApril 19:\n\nCatch-up glaze day\n\nMay 3 & 17:\n\nEarly birds: Name frames\nDrop-in: Coil name plaques’\n\nJune 7 and 21:\n\nEarly birds: Familer faces\nDrop-in: Moon Face
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/family-clay-sunday/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:activity,community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T153000
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SUMMARY:Willamette Art Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Willamette Art Center to Celebrate New Location with Open House and Arts Activities\n\nThe Willamette Art Center is celebrating the success of its new and expanded location in Salem by inviting the public to its Welcome Back open house on Saturday\, May 16\, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The open house will include tours of the new community studio\, clay-based arts activities\, delicious snacks\, information about upcoming classes/workshops and opportunities to chat with studio instructors and staff. \n“It’s a joy to see the community come into the studio and take advantage of this wonderful space to create\,” said Lisa Joyce\, Willamette Art Center’s Executive Director. “Our team has worked especially hard to create a welcoming\, accessible space for everyone. Whether you’re new to working with clay or an experienced artist\, there’s a creative home for you here at Willamette Arts Center.” \nThe Willamette Art Center Welcome Back event will include art and other opportunities for visitors\, such as: \n\nRaku: Glaze a clay object and have it fired in our Raku kiln. Willamette Art Center is the only local clay studio with this special firing process\nExperiment with hand building: Enjoy this age-old way to create art\nThrow on a wheel: Test your skills or learn how to get started throwing on the wheel\nMeet our instructors: Say hello to our experienced instructors and get to know them\nSign up for a class: Sign up to take an introductory class or build your skills with our advanced offerings\n\n“Our hope is to fill the Willamette Art Center space with patrons who love to create and be a part of a supportive\, caring community\,” said Josie Hummert\, Willamette Art Center Board President. “At a time when so much is happening in the world around us\, Willamette Art Center is a place for everyone to feel welcomed. We’ve deliberately set up this studio to give people room not just to create\, but to connect.” \nWhat: Willamette Art Center Community Open House\nWhere: 3995 Fairview Industrial Drive SE\, Suite 100\nWhen: Saturday\, May 16\, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Onsite parking available. \nWillamette Art Center (WAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts studio in Salem\, Oregon. Their mission is to maintain a sustainable and welcoming community for lifelong learning and exploration of the arts. The WAC’s programming is focused on access to the arts\, promoting the arts\, and improving the community. Classes\, workshops and other arts opportunities are available throughout the year\, including Family Clay Sundays\, school-based programs and field trips.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/willamette-art-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Willamette Art Center\, 3995 Fairview Industrial Drive SE\, Suite 100\, Salem\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:activity,art + exhibitions,community
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SUMMARY:Family Clay Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for some quality together time and learn simple hand-built projects that are fun for everyone and create magical memories for your family. \nFamily Clay Sunday is a drop-in program. No registration required \nFamily Clay Sundays are back. We now offer an “early bird” hour for families that prefer a quieter setting and simpler projects. \n11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for early birds \n12 – 3 p.m. Family Clay Sunday drop-in sessions \nCost\n$5 per artist to create a new project on the first Sunday of the month. \n$5 for glazing day on the third Sunday of the Month. We will offer bisque pieces to purchase at $5 each for those who didn’t attend the first Sunday session so everyone can enjoy glaze day. \nWe’re so glad that our little studio is able to offer this activity to our community. \nFacilitated by Kelly Matney supported by Doug Dacar. \nDates & Projects:\nFebruary 1 & 15:\n\nEarly birds: Thumb vase\nDrop in: Ice cream bowls\n\nMarch 1 & 15:\n\nEarly Birds: Textured hand prints\nDrop-in: Chicken plates\n\nApril 19:\n\nCatch-up glaze day\n\nMay 3 & 17:\n\nEarly birds: Name frames\nDrop-in: Coil name plaques’\n\nJune 7 and 21:\n\nEarly birds: Familer faces\nDrop-in: Moon Face
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/family-clay-sunday/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:activity,community
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SUMMARY:Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Lord & Schryver Conservancy invites the public to experience the beauty and history of Gaiety Hollow during the 2026 Open Gardens season at the historic home and garden of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. \nOpen Gardens will take place Wednesdays from May through September from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, along with select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gaiety Hollow\, located at 545 Mission Street SE in Salem. \nSaturday Open Garden dates and entertainment include: \n\nMay 30 ~ Constant Billy\, a fun and energetic Americana music duo\nJune 13 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nJune 27 ~ Finn Yang Quartet (instrumental live music)\nJuly 11 ~ Constant Billy returns to the Garden Terrace\nJuly 25 ~ Salem Madrigal Singers – Renaissance musical group\nAugust 8 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nAugust 22 ~ Artists in Action! Paint/Write the town artists creating works in the garden\nSeptember 5 and 19 ~ Mid-Valley Poetry Society readings on the Garden Terrace for both September Open Garden dates\n\nStart times for music performances vary depending on the group’s preference\, but most often start during the 11 am hour. \nVisitors are encouraged to stroll through the nationally recognized garden\, learn about the legacy of Lord & Schryver\, and enjoy one of Salem’s most treasured historic landscapes. Gaiety Hollow is located across from the northeast corner of Bush’s Pasture Park. Parking is available on the east side of Church Street or at the base of the Soap Box Derby ramp in Bush’s Pasture Park parking lot. Admission is free\, but donations toward the care and preservation of Gaiety Hollow are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/gaiety-hollow-open-gardens/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Gaiety Hollow\, 545 Mission St. SE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:charity + fundraisers,community,education + learning,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T180000
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SUMMARY:Poetry & Peonies
DESCRIPTION:Join author Jessica Amos for a playful and inspiring workshop celebrating the release of her new book My Life in Moments: A Poetic Memoir. \nYou’ll be guided through simple\, soulful poetry-writing exercises before making your own lush peony bouquet to take home. \nCome solo or bring a friend! This is a space to slow down\, make something beautiful\, and connect with the beauty of your inner world. \n\n\n\n\n\nthis is for you if… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou feel drawn to creativity\, beauty\, and meaningful experiences\nYou want to reconnect with yourself\, your voice\, and inner world\nYou love the idea of a girls night that feels inspiring and intentional\nYou are curious about poetry\, even if you’ve never written before
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/poetry-and-peonies/
LOCATION:The Hot Loft\, 285 Liberty St Suite 268\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:activity,community
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SUMMARY:Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Lord & Schryver Conservancy invites the public to experience the beauty and history of Gaiety Hollow during the 2026 Open Gardens season at the historic home and garden of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. \nOpen Gardens will take place Wednesdays from May through September from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, along with select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gaiety Hollow\, located at 545 Mission Street SE in Salem. \nSaturday Open Garden dates and entertainment include: \n\nMay 30 ~ Constant Billy\, a fun and energetic Americana music duo\nJune 13 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nJune 27 ~ Finn Yang Quartet (instrumental live music)\nJuly 11 ~ Constant Billy returns to the Garden Terrace\nJuly 25 ~ Salem Madrigal Singers – Renaissance musical group\nAugust 8 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nAugust 22 ~ Artists in Action! Paint/Write the town artists creating works in the garden\nSeptember 5 and 19 ~ Mid-Valley Poetry Society readings on the Garden Terrace for both September Open Garden dates\n\nStart times for music performances vary depending on the group’s preference\, but most often start during the 11 am hour. \nVisitors are encouraged to stroll through the nationally recognized garden\, learn about the legacy of Lord & Schryver\, and enjoy one of Salem’s most treasured historic landscapes. Gaiety Hollow is located across from the northeast corner of Bush’s Pasture Park. Parking is available on the east side of Church Street or at the base of the Soap Box Derby ramp in Bush’s Pasture Park parking lot. Admission is free\, but donations toward the care and preservation of Gaiety Hollow are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/gaiety-hollow-open-gardens/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Gaiety Hollow\, 545 Mission St. SE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:charity + fundraisers,community,education + learning,outdoors
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SUMMARY:Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Lord & Schryver Conservancy invites the public to experience the beauty and history of Gaiety Hollow during the 2026 Open Gardens season at the historic home and garden of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. \nOpen Gardens will take place Wednesdays from May through September from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, along with select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gaiety Hollow\, located at 545 Mission Street SE in Salem. \nSaturday Open Garden dates and entertainment include: \n\nMay 30 ~ Constant Billy\, a fun and energetic Americana music duo\nJune 13 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nJune 27 ~ Finn Yang Quartet (instrumental live music)\nJuly 11 ~ Constant Billy returns to the Garden Terrace\nJuly 25 ~ Salem Madrigal Singers – Renaissance musical group\nAugust 8 ~ Explore an exhibit in the museum home about Lord and Schryver\nAugust 22 ~ Artists in Action! Paint/Write the town artists creating works in the garden\nSeptember 5 and 19 ~ Mid-Valley Poetry Society readings on the Garden Terrace for both September Open Garden dates\n\nStart times for music performances vary depending on the group’s preference\, but most often start during the 11 am hour. \nVisitors are encouraged to stroll through the nationally recognized garden\, learn about the legacy of Lord & Schryver\, and enjoy one of Salem’s most treasured historic landscapes. Gaiety Hollow is located across from the northeast corner of Bush’s Pasture Park. Parking is available on the east side of Church Street or at the base of the Soap Box Derby ramp in Bush’s Pasture Park parking lot. Admission is free\, but donations toward the care and preservation of Gaiety Hollow are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/gaiety-hollow-open-gardens/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gaiety Hollow\, 545 Mission St. SE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:charity + fundraisers,community,education + learning,outdoors
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