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Good morning Salem! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Salem restaurant score on inspections this month?
- What Salem could lose if Detroit Lake is drawn down deeply
Also on today's calendar: Parenting Education, Movement & Community Connection Series and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• See scores from this week's restaurant inspections (statesmanjournal.com) — Marion County health inspectors recently scored numerous restaurants in Salem and nearby towns, with all listed locations remaining in compliant territory above 70. Several Salem eateries, including spots on Turner Road, Commercial Street, Lancaster Drive, and Market Street, logged minor priority violations involving food temperatures, sanitation, or labeling that owners must correct before the next unannounced visit. 
• Detroit Lake 'deep drawdown' heads to court showdown this week (tri-cityherald.com) — Salem and Marion County head to federal court Oct. 6 seeking to halt a planned deep drawdown of Detroit Lake they fear could threaten drinking water for 230,000 residents and hurt local tourism. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and supporting environmental groups argue the drawdown is required to help endangered spring Chinook, while critics cite past sediment problems that disrupted nearby cities' water systems.
📸 Around Salem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- Open Mic →
Venture Hall, 501 Marion St NE, Salem
8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Parenting Education, Movement & Community Connection Series →
129 Commercial St. NE, Salem
10:30 am - Parenting Education & Community Connection Series →
Resonance Yoga Collective, 129 Commercial St. NE, Salem
10:30 am - Fraud & Scam Prevention Workshop →
OnPoint West Salem Branch, 645 9th St. NW, Suite 185, Salem
6:00 pm - Paint Night at The Pink Elephant →
The Pink Elephant Tavern, 115 Lancaster Drive Southeast, Salem
6:00 pm - Paint Your Own Coupe ft. Clay & Kiln Collective →
285 Liberty St NE ste 135, Salem - Queer Salsa Nights →
Salem's Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem
7:00 pm - Trivia Night →
Stomp by Croft Vineyards, 5475 River Rd S, Salem
6:00 pm - Investor Lab Salem - How to Not Lose Money →
Xicha Brewing - North Salem - Taproom, 2195 Hyacinth Street Northeast, Salem
6:00 pm - LIVE MUSIC – THIRSTY THURSDAY →
Chemeketa Cellars, 215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, Salem
6:00 pm - TriviaNaught Trivia at Venture Hall →
Venture Hall, Salem
6:30 pm - Queer Salsa Nights →
Salem's Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
📣 Salem Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Acme has the best Eggs Benedict!!!
Kathy "Kat", was their best server but she's not there anymore. However, their service is still pretty good. I wish they were open for dinner but… (Nextdoor Sumpter) - Where can I take my son to get some social time other than boys and girls club.
We are in South Salem and we don't like to go to four corners area much. He is homeschooled and we're newish to the area. We do attend church… (Nextdoor Crossler)
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Salem. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keizer
- Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Kidnapping (kykn.com)
Stayton
- Cross county season rolls into homestretch for local squads (heraldpioneer.com)
Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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