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Mid-Willamette Valley Events Calendar

From a mountain bike clinic, to summer swimming lessons, and a half-marathon, there is something for every age group.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering a mountain bike clinic. Instructor is Dan Coyle, outdoor enthusiast.

The Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon will be held Saturday, October 18, at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon.

Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast Independence Day Events and Fireworks

Police all over Oregon will be out in force this holiday weekend looking for impaired drivers. Remember: When in doubt, get a ride!

(SALEM, Ore. ) - From Salem, to the Oregon Coast there will be plenty of places you can catch some awesome Independence Day fireworks displays.

So get the family together, and head for the Oregon Coast, or to one of the local rodeo’s going on this holiday weekend, or catch some baseball as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes play host to the Hillsboro Hops Friday night, there is something for everyone before the sunsets and the night skies over Oregon fill up with bright and colorful fireworks displays.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Prepare for 4th of July Spectacular

Overall, hundreds upon hundreds of Veterans will be thanked, honored, and saluted during this years powerful and heartfelt Patriotic Weekend.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - A classic American experience is the celebration of our nation's independence over the Fourth of July.

It all began in 2008, when Jerry Howard, current Senior Marketing Executive for the Volcanoes, wanted to create a patriotic promotion at the ballpark for the 4 of July. During all three games of the series, the Volcanoes team will be wearing their stars and stripes jerseys, and 176 American flags will decorate the ballpark.

Salem Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration

The fireworks display over the Willamette River in Salem is scheduled to begin at 10:15 p.m.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Mark your calendars now, as the City of Salem will be having one awesome fireworks show and Independence Day Celebration at Riverfront Park, on July 4.

The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and runs through 11:00 p.m., with live music, food vendors, and of course the fireworks display.

Albany, Oregon July Events

A community fireworks show will follow the River Rhythms concert series in celebration of Independence Day.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department along with the Albany Public Library are hosting some events that have something for everyone.

From the 2014 River Rhythms concert series, to workshops on estate planning, and classes on rock climbing, there is something for every age group.

Public Invited to Come See Improvements Made to Salem Park

In 2013, a $10,000 anonymous donation was made to improve the tot playground.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The public is invited to attend a special event at Royal Oaks Park sponsored by East Lancaster Neighborhood Association and City of Salem Public Works Parks Operations to celebrate the many improvements made to the park over the last three years.

The event is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Royal Oaks Park is located at 4882 Carriage Court NE, near Center Street NE and Cordon Road NE.

Blood Donors Sought in Oregon to Help Offset Summer Shortage

Those who present to donate at a Red Cross center on July 4 also will receive a whole apple pie, while supplies last.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The American Red Cross is asking blood and platelet donors to help prevent a summer shortage by making an appointment to roll up a sleeve around the Independence Day holiday.

Oregon Surfing Contest and Beach Clean-Up This Saturday

The event celebrates International Surfing Day.

(NEWPORT, Ore. ) - Time to go surfing, Oregon style.

On Saturday, Newport's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation together with the chapters in Portland and Siuslaw (Florence) will be holding the 6th Annual Otter Rock 'n' Roll Surf Contest and Beach Cleanup Challenge.

Albany, Oregon Summer Events Calendar

For more information or how to register for any of these summer events, call 541-917-7777.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of events this summer to keep you, or your child busy.

From sports camps, to learning to paddle down the Willamette River, there is something for every age group.

Salem Ready to Open Splash Fountains; Annual Public Works Day is Thursday

The splash fountains at Riverfront Park and River Road Park will be open two hours earlier.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem is set to open splash fountains in area parks. The self-operating spray fountains will be open every day until 8:00 p.m. starting on June 20.

The Eleventh Annual Public Works Day is scheduled for Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park.