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SUMMARY:Music at the Mill: Water Street Project
DESCRIPTION:Music at the Mill continues August 11 and every other Tuesday until September 8! \nCome dance\, eat\, and drink to a different sound each night while being surrounded by the beautiful historic setting at Willamette Heritage Center. \nMusic plays from 6pm to 8pm. \nAug 11 features Water Street Project\, a six-piece band that uses four acoustic guitars to create a lush\, vibrant sound. \nGet pre-sale tickets online ahead of time for a $5 discount. \nMusic at the Mill is hosted by WHC in partnership with Lively at the Mill.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/music-at-the-mill-water-street-project/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert + live music
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Fridays\nAttend our Family Fun Fridays throughout August for hands-on experiences that educate and bring the history of our region to life!\nCost: $15/adults; $11/youth 6-7; Berry Pass holders and 5 & under free\n*Adult admission required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nKalapuya\nAugust 7 and August 21\, 2026\n10:15 am – 11:45 am\nThe Kalapuya people have lived in the Willamette Valley since time immemorial. Children will engage in hands-on activities exploring seasonal lifeways. They will investigate how the Kalapuya community was impacted by waves of Euro-American explorers\, fur trappers\, missionaries\, and Oregon Trail immigrants. \nArchaeology: More Than Rocks!\nAugust 14 and August 28\, 2026\n10:15 am – 11:45 am\nFamilies will learn that how they discover something is just as critical as what they uncover. They are taught the importance of stewarding both the mystery and the story that a dig site offers. \n\nLearn skills for unearthing artifacts and handling them responsibly\nGet your hands “dirty” using tools to explore a dig box\nParticipate in a group exercise where they rotate responsibilities and make collective decisions\nPresent findings to the rest of the class and conduct your own Q&A
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/family-fun-fridays/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:family + kids
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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:"A New Moon Ball" A Bridgerton Themed Ball
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to transport back in time to the elegant world of Bridgerton at A New Moon Ball – it’s going to be a night to remember! \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to “A New Moon Ball” A Bridgerton Themed Ball! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with elegance and grandeur at the Willamette Heritage Center. Immerse yourself in the Regency era with lavish decorations\, period costumes\, and delightful music. Indulge in a night of dancing\, socializing\, and revelry reminiscent of the hit series Bridgerton. Don your finest attire and prepare to be swept away in a world of romance and charm. Don’t miss out on this magical event! \nThere will be VIP dinner provided at 4pm. Contact seller at pixiedesignseventplanning@gmail.com for more details or to reserve your spot for a VIP dinner
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/a-new-moon-ball-a-bridgerton-themed-ball/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Closing a Chapter: Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack on Accomplishments\, Challenges and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack recently announced his retirement effective May 22\, 2026. As reported in the Salem Reporter\, Chief Womack said\, “There’s no career like this.  It’s an incredible career.  Thankful and grateful that I had the honor of serving this way\, especially these last five years.”  Being Salem’s Police Chief was\, he said\, “the highest honor” of his career in law enforcement.  Upon retirement\, he plans to return to Stockton\, CA\, his hometown. \nChief Womack assumed leadership of our police department on December 7\, 2020.  Speaking to the Salem City Club in early 2021\, Womack mentioned that community outreach\, transparency from data-driven policing\, and increasing staffing would guide his leadership. \nJoin us to hear our Chief of Police reflect on accomplishments and challenges\, report on the status of public safety initiatives\, and the Salem Police Department’s  path forward.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/closing-a-chapter-salem-police-chief-trevor-womack-on-accomplishments-challenges-and-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,education + learning,talks + readings
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Passport to Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown venues have joined together to create “Spring Break Passport to Fun”\, which offers activities for the family during spring break week. Oregon State Capitol\, State Capitol State Park\, Willamette Heritage Center\, Hallie Ford Museum of Art\, World Beat Gallery\, Salem Art Association at Bush Bart Art Center\, Salem Public Library\, and Deepwood Museum have teamed up to offer families a fun and free\, or discounted\, way to fill the week off school with activities. A passport for download will be available starting March 1\, 2026. \nYou can start and end your journey at any of the participating locations.
URL:https://pressplaysalem.com/calendar/spring-break-passport-to-fun/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:activity,education + learning
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