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`I Am The Cure` HIV Prevention Campaign Launches in Oregon

Oregon's efforts are part of the larger HIV STOPS WITH ME initiative that features HIV-positive spokespersons in cities cross the country.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This month state public health officials are launching a new phase of the HIV-prevention campaign, "HIV STOPS WITH ME," now in its fourth year.

Independent Spirit Award Nominees Headline 5th Mid-Valley Video Festival

Both films screen on Friday, February 22nd, one day prior to the Spirit Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 2008 Spirit Award nominees "Vanaja" and "Quiet City" headline the expanded Mid-Valley Video Festival, which features more than 100 independent films during its nine day run at Northern Lights Theatre Pub, the Historic Grand Theater and Loucks Auditorium February 15th -24th.

New programming includes Future Filmmakers, the Digital Blitz Film Challenge, Videomash and Sustainable Saturday and Sunday. Winners of the festival will be recognized February 24th at the Golden Pioneer Awards Ceremony.

Salem Art Museum to Feature Native American Painter James Lavadour (VIDEO)

(SALEM, Ore.) - An exhibition of work by James Lavadour, a Native American painter and printmaker known for his exploration of landscape as both inspiration and subject, will be on display February 2nd through March 30th at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University.

`Shop With a Cop` in Salem Helps 415 Local Kids

Law Enforcement for Youth says they are pleased to announced that their 2007 Shop with a Cop program was a resounding success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Shop with Cop program partners disadvantaged children with a law enforcement officer to shop for a holiday gift. The kids are selected through several agencies including the housing authorities of Marion County and Salem, Salem/Keizer Schools, crisis centers and others,

Peter Pan at Elsinore Theatre Sunday, January 20th

Peter Pan the high flying musical comes to the Elsinore Theatre, in Salem on Sunday, January 20th for 2 performances only.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Produced by The Park Avenue Worldwide Group, this is a new staging of the musical Peter Pan that features the music and lyrics of Broadway legends Jule Styne, Carolyn Leigh, Mark Charlap and Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Starring in this production will be Brooke Stone as Peter. Brooke was recently seen in Hairspray, The Beauty and Beast and Grease. Also appearing onstage will be Gary Kimble as Cap’t Hook.

Jefferson Firefighters Assemble and Deliver Christmas Baskets Saturday

Also on Saturday morning, Santa will ride through town on a fire engine, arriving at the Jefferson Community Center at 10:00 AM. He will be handing out candy to all the little visitors.

(JEFFERSON, Ore..) - The Jefferson Volunteer Firefighters will once again be preparing and delivering food baskets to those in need living within the Jefferson, Talbot, and Millersburg communities.

Fire District Spokesperson Elaine Parrott says beginning at 8:00 AM this Saturday morning at the Jefferson Fire Station, firefighters will be assembling food boxes, and loading them on fire engines to distribute to those in need within the community.

Oregon Wine & Food Festival Set for January 11th-13th

Three local non profit agencies will benefit with proceeds from the event.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The 26th annual Oregon Wine & Food Festival begins Friday, January 11th and runs through Sunday January 13th at the Jackman Long Building in the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th Street NE in Salem.

The event will feature many NW winery exhibitors who will show off Oregon wines, fine art, craft & sculptures, premier food & cuisine and live entertainment.

Independence Parade of Lights Set for Saturday

Refreshments, caroling and a visit from Santa will take place following the parade at the library, which is located at 175 Monmouth St.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore. ) - The annual Independence Parade of Lights will take place on Saturday beginning at 5:00 PM.

The parade will begin on Monmouth Street across from Central High School, travel down Monmouth Street to Third Street, turn left and go to B Street, then turn right and go to Main Street.

Western Oregon Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight

The Oregon room will be filled with music by the Chamber Singers, visits with Santa, and children's crafts.

(MONMOUTH, Ore. ) - Western Oregon University will be holding it's 40th annual Holiday Tree Lighting tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

Veterans Day Activities Across Oregon

Veterans Day is a national tribute that traces its roots to World War I.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon communities, towns and cities are planning special events, parades or other gatherings to honor military veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th.

Events in Oregon vary from the annual Albany Veterans Day parade on November 10th, the largest parade west of the Mississippi River, to other parades and events scheduled on various dates in cities throughout the state.