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The Pierogi Place offers Russian dumplings, piroshkies in Woodburn
Pierogi, pelmeni and piroshky are just some of what you can find at The Pierogi Place, now open in Woodburn's Metropolis Marketplace and Venue. The humble stall serves up hundreds of dumplings a day, both fresh and frozen. Mother and daughter owner duo Sally and Kayleen Kolmogoroff have been running The Pierogi Place for...
Movie filming in Salem seeking deaf and hard of hearing people to work as extras
Another movie is filming in Oregon this summer, and there’s a casting call for people who are deaf, hard or hearing and/or fluent in American Sign Language to work as extras. The movie, “Flash Before the Bang,” is inspired by a true story about an all-deaf high school track and field team trying to achieve victory at the 1986 Oregon State Track and Field Championship.
Oregon Humane Society launches Foster-to-Adopt program for dogs in Salem
Are you looking for a new furry family member? The Oregon Humane Society is launching a new Foster-to-Adopt program for dogs at its Salem campus. It’s called Diamond in the Ruff. The dogs featured in the program have been at the shelters for months and may be struggling with...
Summer treats to find around Salem as the weather heats up
Summer is in full swing in the Mid-Valley. With the hot weather comes cravings for sweet treats and handheld foods. You can find sweet and savory snacks to beat the heat in and outside Salem. Elote Veloz. Elote Veloz is open for the summer, offering elote and esquite in northeast...
Celebrating the Future of Wine: Linfield University’s Latest Graduates
Toasting Their 7th Graduating Wine Studies Class with Oregon Bubbles in the Heart of the Willamette Valley. McMinnville, OR — The atmosphere was bubbly as family, friends, and wine department staff gathered to celebrate the ten new graduates from Linfield University’s Wine Studies program. The cheerful celebration took...
Events & Activities: Holiday fun on tap, music and more
Chicken barbecue ready to roll at St. James for July 4 MOLALLA: The St. James annual chicken barbecue will be held July 4, at the church, 301 Frances St., Molalla The chicken dinner, which includes baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and a dessert will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a to-go booth running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A half-chicken to go is $9, while a...
Tunes on Tuesday will begin July 9 at Chehalem Cultural Center
The 2024 Tunes on Tuesday concert series will kick off in less than a week and promises an eclectic mix of genres sure to satisfy the musical sensibilities of all who attend. Five bands will be featured over the next month an a half at the free events annually staged in the plaza before the Chehalem Cultural Center. “We have a committee that discusses what bands and genres we’d like...
Pet Care Essentials for a Happy 4th of July
Though many of us look forward to celebrating summer holidays like the 4th of July with friends and family, the festivities can be stressful for our beloved pets. If your pet is sensitive to loud notices, fireworks can be particularly distressing. Schedule a vet appointment well in advance if your pet may need a prescription for sedation. Your vet can assess your pet’s needs and provide appropriate medication or suggest alternative calming methods, such as anxiety wraps or pheromone diffusers. ...
Memoir, book of poems document Lafayette family’s journey
A Newberg publisher’s recent release of a book of poems and a complementary novel by a Lafayette author details in prose her family’s journey both physically and spiritually. Bethany Lee’s “Close to the Surface," released in late May by the Fernwood Press, documents Lee, her husband and her two children’s journey by sailboat from Washington to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. “The Coracle and the Copper Bell: Poems to Carry Skin and Soul” is a book of poems based on the journey as well. ...
Willamette Valley Lavender Festival Paint & Sip at Meraviglioso
Join Bottle & Bottega for an afternoon at the stunning property of Meraviglioso Winery in Dundee Hills wine country for a wine tasting & painting party. Receive step by step instruction on how to turn a blank canvas into a memorable work of art. No experience needed. Ticket price includes all painting materials – wine will be available for purchase during the event.
Take Time to Stop and (Drink) the Rosés
I was born in summer, which might explain why this season is my favorite. Watching puffy white clouds drift across the sky, listening to birds sing their songs, feeling the sun’s warmth, smelling the heady aroma of blooming flowers– I adore it all. And, what an ideal time to visit wine country.
July 2024 Cellar Selects: All Day Rosé
Balsall Creek 2022 Rosé of Gamay Noir, Chehalem Mountains (panel pick) An intriguing blend of citrus and earthy aromas starting with kumquats, grapefruit and gravel dust. Red licorice and blood orange supply additional vibrancy. Flavors of strawberries, strawberry leaf and watermelon rind join passionfruit and orange peel. This rosé has a refreshing, crisp mouthfeel, characterized by bright acidity and pronounced tartness. Prominent mineral notes add complex depth to a long, mouthwatering finale. $40.
Dayton winery unveils barbecue sauce that incorporates wine tainted by wildfires
A Dayton winery has come up with another use for a vintage negatively affected by wildfires that blackened over a million acres of Oregon forests four years ago. Durant Vineyards recently unveiled its “Durant Pinot Noir Barbecue Sauce,” made from grapes that absorbed smoke from the catastrophic wildfires that struck the northwest corner of the state around Labor Day 2020. “The winery is now turning lemons into lemonade — or...
Pacific Northwest Porch Perfection: Container Gardening Hacks for Small Spaces
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’re all about embracing the outdoors. But what if your outdoor space is more like a “shoebox balcony” than sprawling garden? Fear not, fellow plant enthusiasts! Container gardening is your ticket to a thriving urban oasis. This month let’s explore space-saving hacks and plant picks perfect for July’s sunny skies.
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