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In today's newsletter:

  • Hoping to score unique vintage finds at the fairgrounds this month?
  • Free Christian parenting tour stop headed to Salem next month
  • How new federal dollars will expand child protection services based in Salem

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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Great Junk Hunt Returns to Salem: Get Ready for the Pacific Northwest's Favorite Vintage Market! (prlog.org) — Salem shoppers can explore more than 100 vintage and handmade vendors when The Great Junk Hunt returns to the Oregon State Fairgrounds on October 16–17. With food trucks, music, cocktails, and early-bird access, it's a big indoor market day out for anyone hunting unique home décor and gifts close to home.
   

2. Raising Godly Generations Tour Coming to the West Coast (answersingenesis.org) — A national Christian teaching tour on raising "godly generations" is coming to Salem in mid-November, offering free sessions on passing faith to children and views on schooling choices. Local residents can attend the Salem stop by registering in advance through the organizers' events page.
   

3. Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter Announce $4.3 Million to Support Public Safety Across Oregon (senate.gov) — Salem will see a major boost in services for vulnerable children, with $1 million for Liberty House's medical clinic and $1.03 million for the Oregon CASA Network headquartered in the city. These federal grants, part of a $4.3 million statewide package, aim to expand advocacy, medical care, and safety for abused and neglected kids across Marion, Polk, and other counties.
   

4. New report finds supportive housing programs helped thousands of Oregonians remain housed (ktvz.com) — A new state report spotlights how Permanent Supportive Housing is helping Oregonians stay housed, including residents at Sequoia Crossings in Salem, where stable apartments are paired with on-site support services. For Salem neighbors, it shows how this 2024 development is improving health, stability, and community connections for formerly homeless residents right in your city.
   

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  • Week 36 — A Year in Flowers
    I have a question for you this week. Have you ever seen cardinal basil in bloom? Most people know basil from the kitchen — but the flowering… (Nextdoor Brooks)
  • @ My neighbor who is Spanish and doesn't speak English when she sees me outside she always says hi and then she will tell me I love you.
    She is such a great neighbor. She makes me feel good when she says that and makes my day I told her today which she understands a little I told her… (Nextdoor East Lancaster)
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