Salem Creative Network -- Pop Up Shop

Five days of Holiday Cheer are coming your way at Pop Up in Salem Center, December 10-14 next to Ross Dress for Less on Center St NE. Our favorite Mid-Valley Makers will be serving up local art, music, food and drink from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Plenty of holiday gift ideas and libations will be on tap to make your shopping easier and more fun. Santiam Brewing, Salem Ale Works, Vivacity Spirits, 2 Towns Cider House, Lewman Vineyards and surprise guests are pouring. A Salem Creative Network creation.

Choice opportunity tomorrow, 2/23, at Saturday Public Market on Rural St.

My very talented neighbor Marnie has a booth at Salem Public Market tomorrow.  She sent me some pictures of her stuff, which I have also seen at the old city hall in Keizer, and it's terrific.  I lost the pictures, but still wanted to alert you to the opportunity.

 Marnie and Dave at the Market

This Saturday, Feb 23, from 8 am until 2 pm, come to the Saturday Public Market and see Marnie and Dave Jeffers.  Marnie will demonstrate her techniques for making small clay figures and animals. Just in time for Easter, you will find a variety of ceramics, including heart pocket vases and pendants, decorative containers, colorful stars, bird ornaments, miniature clay bunnies and ducks, handmade note cards and small watercolors for sale at reasonable prices. 

The Saturday Public Market is located in South Salem, on Rural St. between 12th and 13th  in a barn red building. It’s open every Saturday year round and features all kinds of crafts, produce, treats and specialty food items.

I guess Marnie's husband Dave will be there too, bless his heart.

Wonderful late fall dinner @ Pringle Creek Community

 In case your eyes are as bad as mine and struggle with low-contrast printing, it says:

Dinner with Pringle Creek
Join us for a dinner with Pringle Creek

We would like to invite you to join us for the second in a series of local eating events at Pringle Creek Community. This month our menu centers around foods from the Root Cellar, produce coming out of our garden & orchards with several supplements coming from vendors in and around Salem.

If you are interested in hearing more about what we are doing here at Pringle Creek, or you're just looking for a good meal, come to our Dinner at Pringle Creek

Friday, November 30th at 6:00pm.

 Our menu for the evening is $15 for Vegetarians and $20 for Omnivores with proceeds going to support our garden & orchard programs.

Space is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible either by email to info@pringlecreek.com or by phone at (503) 315-1055.

Autumn Harvest Menu

Appetizer
Spinach Puffs

Soup
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

Entree
Pumpkin Shepherds Pie

Dessert
Apple Gallete
Pringle Creek Community, 3911 Village Center Dr, Salem, Oregon 97302

Mark your Calendar: Squaredance at Marion-Polk Food Share

Very cool! Mark your calendar for 10/27

Come to the GeerCrest Fear Fest!
Schedule:

5pm to 9pm:

• Games, Dark Forest and Haunted House!
• bobbing for apples         
• Pumpkin carving
• fishing for prizes            
• scary pinata

7pm to 8pm:

• Ghost stories around the campfire

8pm:

• Costume Contest Judging

9pm:

• Dance Begins

Snacks offered all evening long!
Beer, apple cider, coffee, tea, and soda for purchase.

Come and enjoy a night of surprises!

Create an ode to your library -- or a poem, or a rap, or a full-length feature film script, or a novella, or . . .

In celebration of Information Literacy Month in Oregon, library enthusiasts of all ages are invited to submit original pictures, poems, or short essays to Salem Public Library on the topic of “Why I Love My Library.” 

Entry forms are available at library service desks or at www.salemlibrary.org.

Participants may submit an unlimited number of creative entries expressing their love for Salem Public Library. However, each participant will have only one entry in a prize drawing for a new Kindle Fire. 

Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 21.  For more details about the contest, contact the Information Desk at 503-588-6052.

Drop what you're doing, call a sitter, change your plans, and go see this movie TONIGHT, last chance (9/6/12)

What an incredible shame -- this is an amazing, uplifting, wonderful, hysterically funny, serious movie . . . and so few people went to see it that the distributor asked for the print back so it could be taken to other places where more people would take a chance on a movie with subtitles. 

Salem Cinema shows yet again that it's far and away the premiere portal connecting Salem and the larger world out there, a Salem treasure with no equal. 

Treat yourself to a great movie in the setting it was meant to be seen in -- 
go see "The Intouchables" tonight, its last night in Salem. 




(It's a far, far better movie than Exotic Marigold Hotel, which is a decent film.  So if you liked that, don't miss this!)

Fun and inspiring

Community Garden (Photo credit: Plan for Opportunity)

Marion-Polk Food Share’s Community Gardens Program presents…

The 2nd Annual Community Gardens Bus Tour

· What: Tour 8 community gardens via school bus.
· Where: Meet at Marion-Polk Food Share, 1660 Salem Industrial Dr. NE.
· When: Saturday, September 22nd, 9 am - 3 pm.
· MUST RSVP, either by email or phone

• imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.org or 503-581-3855 (x 329).

· $10 suggested donation.
· Bring a sack lunch

About the tour:

Did you know Salem-Keizer has over 25 community gardens? Ever wonder where they are or how you can get involved? Get on the bus, and check out our bountiful, beautiful gardens. Bring a sack lunch and a suggested $10 donation, and hop on board! Limited seating, RSVP now.

Ian Dixon-McDonald
Emergency Food Prevention Programs
Marion-Polk Food Share

T: 503-581-3855 x329 C: 503-798-0339 F: 503-581-3862
E: imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.org
1660 Salem Industrial Drive NE Salem OR 97301-0374

Great Sunday Morning Seminar -- Thinking about the infinite

Another Great Salem Public Library free offering, Weds 8/8 @ 7 pm

True-color picture of Saturn assembled from Voyager 2 images (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A free all-ages program,
Astronomy for Everyone:
Size & Scale of the Universe:

7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8
Anderson Rooms at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE.

Retired astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former NASA consultant, will present an exciting, family-oriented exploration of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders. Following an indoor presentation which includes video footage and hands-on activities, participants will go outdoors (conditions permitting) to view celestial objects in the night sky, such as the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon, through a telescope.

Dianna Clark
Office Assistant /Administration
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-588-6071
Fax: 503-589-2011

More great stuff at Marion-Polk Food Share: Food Preservation and Community Cooking Classes

Upcoming Food Preservation Classes from OSU Extension Services 

2012 FOOD PRESERVATION CLASSES
in the Mid-Willamette Valley 

All classes begin at 6:00 PM. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. 

Cost: $10.00 per session. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Contact debra.driscoll@oregonstate.edu or tonya.johnson@oregonstate.edu





Salem: Marion-Polk Food Share

• Tuesday, July 24 - Preserving Fruits 
• Tuesday, August 14 - Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa 
• Tuesday, September 18 - Pressure Canning

 Community Kitchen Classes

 

Magic Marinara – Tuesday, July 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m., $10

Instructor Dawn Manke has a magnificent recipe that she describes as “so simple and versatile it’s genius!”  Roasting seasonal vegetables right out of the garden, she will teach you to create some frugal and healthy variations on a basic marinara that is equally at home as a sauce for pasta or as a basis for chili or a yummy salsa verde. Class will include a light supper. 

Register through Friday, July 6 by calling Kat Daniel at Marion-Polk Food Share, 503-581-3855 extension 322.  Class limit: 10.

 Kids in the Kitchen – Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue, 
Tuesday, July 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

Join OSU Extension Summer Intern Amy Comer to learn to make some red, white, and blue food that is both fun and good for you!  Bring your mom or dad to the Community Kitchen to help you create a fruit flag, Patriotic Parfait, and Cranberry/Blueberry muffins.  Class size is limited to 10 children plus their parent helpers.

Register by calling Kat Daniel at Marion-Polk Food Share, 503-581-3855 extension 322, no later than Friday, July 13.

Waste Not, Want Not
Wednesday, July 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m., $10

Tim Branaman presents a healthy way to stretch vegetable “scraps” into a delicious Portuguese vegetable (vegan) soup that you can stretch even further with the addition of staples from your kitchen. Join Tim for a step-by-step demo and then a light supper of soup and quinoa salad:  a nice boost of protein after your busy day.
 
Register by calling Kat Daniel at Marion-Polk Food Share, 503-581-3855 extension 322, no later than Friday, July 20.  Class limit: 10

Vertical Veg – inspiring and supporting food growing in tiny spaces

Urban farmers unite!  The only way to grow is up!

Two and three weeks out -- a great great ride and a great party benefiting a great place

Third Annual Hoedown & Silent Auction

Saturday: June 30, 2012

Join The Pagan Jug Band and Special Guests for the third Annual Farm Benefit with Silent Auction & Hoedown! Come out to the farm and camp for the weekend, bring your family, Bring An Instrument For Jams, definitely bring your dancin' feet ... biggest bonfire in town, camping under the stars, and of course music, music, music!!!

Local food and beverages will be available for purchase.

In the historic and (incredibly) scenic Waldo Hills!

• $5 -$20 donation per person, kids 12 and under free, camping available - (see below)
• Optional Sunday Brunch - (see below)
• Sorry, No Dogs Allowed

Schedule:

• 2:00 pm Gates open to campers - (see below)
• 3:00 pm Gates open to public, games and activities begin
• 4:00 pm Live music begins with WhistlePig, Route 41, and The Pagan Jug Band
• 5:00 pm Silent Auction begins
• 9:00 pm Silent Auction ends
• Bonfire begins at dusk.

Camping:
$20.00 - Camping (tent)Please register your camping space in advance. Space is limited, and we cannot guarantee room will be available on the day of the event. To reserve a camping spot, please email us or call us at: 503-873-3406.

Note: We reserve the right to refuse campers that do not accommodate our family atmosphere.

• $20 camping fee (tent)
  

• $30 camping fee (trailer)

Sunday Brunch:

Brunch will be available between 9:00am - noon, and is a full menu, buffet-style brunch including beverages. Tickets for brunch must be purchased by Saturday before 9pm.

• $10 adults (13 and up)
  
• $6 kids aged 4-12
• FREE ages 3 and under

Call us at 503-873-3406 for more information, or email us by clicking here:

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Petal Pedal
Saturday June 23, 2012

Cycle the Summer Solstice!

• A gourmet distance ride in the Willamette Valley.
• Blooming fields of flowers along serene, low traffic routes.
• Free Hopworks beer & gourmet dinner at the finish line.
• World class support from start to finish.
• On site boutique hotel amidst 80 acres of gardens.
• Campout under the stars at Historic GeerCrest farm!

Explore the Willamette Valley's Roads Less Traveled.

Petal Pedal is a gourmet distance "Century" bike ride like no other. You'll journey along scenic, quiet roads along mostly flat routes (with a hilly option to visit Silver Falls) as you drift away to another world.

Description: The ride starts and ends at The Oregon Garden, Oregon's premier botanical garden with over 80 acres of specialty areas. Your ride pass includes

• breakfast
• lunch
• gourmet dinner
• free beer
• full support
• access to the garden.
  
  Petal Pedal is a fully supported ride with three distances to choose from 100, 60 or 30 miles. You will enjoy riding on quiet rural roads, passing waterfalls and wineries, with friendly rest stops every 15 miles.
  
  Plan to stay all weekend and explore Silverton, the friendliest town in Oregon, and the surrounding area.

Camping facilities available at GeerCrest Farm! Pitch your tent, or sleep under the stars on this historic Century Farm! Then join us Sunday morning for a farm-fresh brunch!

Just $10 a night for camping or only $15 for both Friday & Saturday nights. Add $10 for Sunday Brunch ($5 for kids up through 12). Register via PayPal here.

Quantum Mitt

Hilarious because true.

YAY! Salem Saturday Market opens tomorrow!!

Zero Waste Policy (Photo credit: heidigoseek)And there's a nice volunteer opportunity for you to help make it even nicer, while getting to know some very nice people behind the scenes:

It's farmers market season again! And that means the award-winning Zero Waste Zone project will be up and running again. We believe the public is more in tune with composting and recycling at the market with two years of volunteers helping at the Zero Waste stations. But it doesn't hurt to have a few volunteers at the start of the season as a reminder.

Anyone interested in volunteering at a Zero Waste station tomorrow? Just let me know the time, and I will put you on the schedule. You can check in with Tina Miller, the market manager, at the start of your shift. Just let her know which station you'd like to be at.

Thank you for all of your work! Without wonderful volunteers, this project would not be the success that it is!

Best,
Beth
--
Zero Waste Zone Project
Friends of Salem Saturday Market
(503) 877-FSSM (3776) --
friendsofsalemsaturdaymarket.org -- salemsaturdaymarket.com
ZeroWaste@FriendsOfSalemSaturdayMarket.org
Winner of 2 "Recycler of the Year" awards for 2011!
Association of Oregon Recyclers ~ Mid-Willamette Valley Green Awards

Thursday, think of sunnier times, helping young people have sunnier lives! Reservation required.

Why posting is so irregular recently

Computer access problems.

The View from LOVESalem HQ front window in Spring

Most excellent

A LOVESalem local cool stuff correspondent sends:

If I'm emailing you it's because I think you might be interested in this local coffee roaster either because it's local, because it's sustainable, or because it's tasty. :) It gets delivered by bicycle to your house once a week on the day it's roasted. Not sure coffee gets more fresh than that! Matt and I have tried it and think it's delicious and have signed up.

Here's the promo video (which is cool even if you hate coffee) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfTJso63fRM



And the website with more details - www.steelbridgecoffee.com

Thanks, and if you know someone else who might be interested in Salem, feel free to forward this on!

Two Englishmen Shooting Balloons in Slow Motion . . . That Is All « Fun

http://jonathanturley.org/2012/01/06/two-englishmen-shooting-balloons-in-slow-motion-that-is-all/

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