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One year in, Avelo has received $446k from grant to subsidize Salem operations
Over 55,000 passengers have used Salem airport since Avelo Airlines reintroduced commercial air service in October 2023. Supported by $2 million in city-funded renovations and equipment upgrades, the airport received additional federal and private grants for minimum revenue guarantees. In its first year, Avelo has drawn $446,000 of the $1.2 million set aside to support ticket sales below target. Nearly half of early passengers were visitors, benefiting local tourism and economic development. The airline plans to maintain and potentially expand services, with talks underway for new routes, despite cutting a Sonoma route in September due to low demand. (Salem Reporter)
Community Development Partners recently hosted an open house for Mahonia Crossing, a new affordable housing community in south Salem aimed at addressing high rental costs for seniors and families. The $115 million project features 313 units across 18 buildings, offering intergenerational living with amenities like a community building, garden beds, and play areas. Targeted at households earning 30% to 80% of the area median income, it prioritizes applicants such as wildfire victims and agricultural workers. Nonprofit EngAGE Northwest provides on-site support services, connecting residents with resources for food, rent assistance, and more. Mahonia Crossing, named after developer Wildwood/Mahonia, emphasizes community building and sustainable living. (Statesman Journal)
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 31
👹Trick-or-Treating at Deepwood | Deepwood Museum & Gardens | 3:00PM - 6:00PM | FREE
😱Ghosts of the Grand | Salem's Historic Grand Theatre | 6:00PM - 10:30PM
🔪Halloween Screening | Salem Cinema | 7:00PM
🤡Nightmare Factory | 999 Locust St. NE | 7:00PM - 10:00PM
👄Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) | Elsinore Theatre | 8:00PM
🧌Monster Mash Halloween Roast | Infinity Room | 8:00PM | 18+
🍻Halloween Bash | The Silver Inn Bar | 9:00PM - 1:00AM | NO COVER | 21+
Friday, November 1
🤝Greeters Hosted By Serenity Lane | Northern Lights Theatre Pub | 8:30AM - 10:00AM
🪡Salem Fiber Arts Annual Sale | Willamette Heritage Center | 10:00AM - 3:00PM
🖼️First Friday Art Walk | Downtown | 5:00PM - 8:00PM
☃️Holiday Marketplace | Oregon State Fairgrounds | 5:00PM - 8:00PM
💀Dia de Los Muertos Celebration | 2195 Hyacinth NE Suite 162 | 5:30PM - 10:00PM
😱Ghosts of the Grand | Salem's Historic Grand Theatre | 6:00PM - 9:30PM
🦃The Thanksgiving Play | Keizer Homegrown Theatre | 7:00PM
🤡Nightmare Factory Pitch Black | 999 Locust St. NE | 7:00PM - 11:00PM
🎃Halloween Party | Westside Station | 8:00PM
Saturday, November 2
🏎️Oktoberfast RC Race | 1685 25th St SE | Doors 9:00AM, Races begin 11:00AM
❄️Indoor Winter Market | Wavra Farms and Nursery | 10:00AM - 3:00PM
🪡Salem Fiber Arts Annual Sale | Willamette Heritage Center | 10:00AM - 3:00PM
☃️Holiday Marketplace | Oregon State Fairgrounds | 10:00AM - 6:00PM
💀Dia de Muertos Celebration | McKay High School | 12:00PM - 6:00PM | FREE
🔓3 Ways to Reduce Self-Doubt | Salem Public Library | 3:45PM - 4:15PM | FREE
😱Ghosts of the Grand | Salem's Historic Grand Theatre | 6:00PM - 9:30PM
🦃The Thanksgiving Play | Keizer Homegrown Theatre | 7:00PM
🤡Nightmare Factory Pitch Black | 999 Locust St. NE | 7:00PM - 11:00PM
💀Dia de Los Muertos Day 2 | 2195 Hyacinth NE Suite 162 | 7:30PM - 10:30PM
💪THE HUNKS | Fuego Latin Club, Keizer | 7:30PM - 9:30PM | 21+
Sunday, November 3
☃️Holiday Marketplace | Oregon State Fairgrounds | 11:00AM - 4:00PM
🦃The Thanksgiving Play | Keizer Homegrown Theatre | 2:00PM
🏇Pony Express Flag Team Recruiting Event | Salem Saddle Club | 4:00PM
Tuesday, November 5
🧑🏫Angélica Negrón Lecture | Willamette University Rogers Music Center | 11:20AM | FREE
📖Brown Bag Book Club - Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad | Salem Public Library | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | FREE
🤖Tinker Tech Tuesday for Kids | Salem Public Library | 4:30PM - 5:45PM
🦂Noche de Loteria | Xicha Brewing Company | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Wednesday, November 6
📚Preschool Storytime | Salem Public Library | 10:15AM - 10:40AM | FREE
👶Infant/Toddler Storytime | Salem Public Library | 11:00AM - 11:20AM | FREE
🫶Drop-in Grief Discussion Group | 1015 3rd St NW | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | FREE
Thursday, November 7
🥊AARP: Fighting Fraud | Salem Public Library | 1:00PM - 2:00PM | FREE
Government
Monday, November 4
Climate Action Plan Committee | Salem Civic Center, Room 325, Traffic Control Conference Room | 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Tuesday, November 5
Southwest Association of Neighbors Meeting | Westminister Presbyterian Church | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday, November 6
North Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting | Blanchet Catholic School | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Thursday, November 7
General Election Recap hosted by Salem Chamber | Salem Area Chamber of Commerce | 7:00AM - 8:30AM
Live Music and Dance
Thursday, October 31
3️⃣Roundhouse Trio Band Halloween Show & Party | West Hills Vineyards | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | FREE
🎷David Watson's Rebirthing the Cool: Bebop & Beyond Big Band | Christo’s Pizzeria & Lounge | 7:00PM
🧟🎶Evil Dead the Musical | Chemeketa Community College Theatre Auditorium | 7:30PM
🕺Footloose the Musical | Pentacle Theatre | 7:30PM
Friday, November 1
🧟🎶Evil Dead the Musical | Chemeketa Community College Theatre Auditorium | 7:30PM
🕺Footloose the Musical | Pentacle Theatre | 7:30PM
🎸The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Led Zeppelin's "IV" | Elsinore Theatre | 8:00PM
Saturday, November 2
💃Salsa Lessons | 630 Hood St NE | 1:00PM - 5:00PM
🕺Footloose the Musical | Pentacle Theatre | 2:00PM AND 7:30PM
🎶Nathan Olsen & Jamila Maries | West Hills Vineyards | 5:00PM - 7:00PM | NO COVER
🪩Bachata Night | Fork Forty Food Hall | Lesson 6:30, Dance 7:30 | 18+
😘German Romantics - A Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Concert | East Salem Community Center | 7:00PM
🧙Grimiss with Menades and Accidental Intoxication | Infinity Room | 7:00PM | 21+
🧟🎶Evil Dead the Musical | Chemeketa Community College Theatre Auditorium | 7:30PM
🤠Isaac Barrager Band | South Liberty Bar | 8:00PM | NO COVER
☠️Rave of the Dead | Mykie’s Bar & Lounge | 9:00PM | 21+
Sunday, November 3
😘German Romantics - A Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Concert | East Salem Community Center | 2:00PM
🧟🎶Evil Dead the Musical | Chemeketa Community College Theatre Auditorium | 2:00PM
Wednesday, November 6
🎙️Angelica Negron | Willamette University Hudson Hall | 7:30PM
Sports
Thursday, October 31
⚽Varsity Boys Soccer: Corvallis vs. McKay @ Corvallis High School | 7:00PM
🏈Varsity Football: South Salem vs. McNary @ South Salem High School | 7:00PM
🏈Varsity Football: Salem Academy vs. Colton (Senior Night) @ Salem Academy High School | 7:00PM
Friday, November 1
🏈Varsity Football: Cascade vs. Sweet Home @ Cascade High School, Turner, Oregon | 7:00PM
🏈Varsity Football: McKay vs. Wilsonville @ McKay High School | 7:00PM
🏈Varsity Football: Sprague vs. Sheldon @ Sprague High School | 7:00PM
🏐College Women's Volleyball: Willamette University vs. Whitman @ Willamette University, Henkle Gymnasium | 7:00PM
Saturday, November 2
🚲Super Casual Saturday Salem Bike Ride | Meet at Bush Park Soap Box Derby Hill (bottom) | 11:00AM
⚽College Men's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Whitworth @ Willamette University | 11:00AM
⚽College Women's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Whitworth @ Willamette University | 1:45PM
🏐College Women's Volleyball: Willamette University vs. Whitworth @ Willamette University, Henkle Gymnasium | 6:00PM
Sunday, November 3
⚽College Men's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Whitman @ Willamette University | 11:00AM
⚽College Women's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Whitman @ Willamette University | 1:45PM
Tuesday, November 5
🏐College Women's Volleyball: Willamette University vs. Pacific @ Willamette University, Henkle Gymnasium | 7:00PM
Wednesday, November 6
⚽College Men's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Pacific @ Willamette University | 5:00PM
⚽College Women's Soccer: Willamette University vs. Pacific @ Willamette University | 7:45PM
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