Your Salem week: Spooky fun, school closures, and therapy paws

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Scare at the Fair, rodeo champs, and Rocky Horror: Your week of fun

Looking for thrills this week? The Oregon State Fair's Scare event returns, rodeo championships roll into town, and the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to life on stage. Your calendar just got a lot more interesting.

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Parents pack school board meeting to oppose closure plan

Every single public comment at Monday's school board meeting opposed the district's plan to shutter six elementary schools. Parents say the closures feel devastating, with one describing it as 'like someone died' for their community.

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Salem Hospital's furry volunteer comforts patients on four paws

Meet the wet-nosed therapy volunteer bringing tail wags and comfort to patients and grieving families at Salem Hospital. This special volunteer proves that sometimes the best medicine has four legs.

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Keizer Cultures Celebration serves up global food and performances

Experience the world without leaving the Willamette Valley at Keizer's Cultures Celebration, featuring multicultural performances, international cuisine, and educational programming that highlights our community's diversity.

Around Town

Paws, Spooks & Community Voices

Salem's showing its heart this week in the most Salem way possible: a therapy dog bringing comfort at the hospital, neighbors rallying together at contentious school board meetings, and the promise of Rocky Horror callbacks echoing through a local theater. Meanwhile, Keizer's celebrating the cultural tapestry that makes our valley special with global food and performances. Whether you're seeking scares at the fairgrounds or solidarity in community spaces, there's no shortage of ways to connect with your neighbors this October.