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Mid-Valley Curbside Food Drive Now Underway

It's a disturbing irony that, in the agriculturally rich Willamette Valley, the fastest-growing harvest is hunger.

(SALEM) - During the recycle weeks in October, Mid-Valley Garbage/Recycle Haulers will be collecting non-perishable food donations at residential curbs for the 10th year in a row.

Garbage haulers will distribute food drive bags along with 2007 recycle week calendars. Residents are urged to fill the bag with non-perishable food items, tie the bag shut, and place it curbside on their regularly scheduled recycle day in October only.

Schools in Marion County to Celebrate International Walk to School Day Wednesday

The event promotes health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment.

(SALEM) - Approximately 1,200 students from five schools in Marion County will be joining schools from around the world in celebrating International Walk to School Day on Wednesday.

Ellen Whyte and her Big Band Will Play for Local School

An Opportunity to dance to live music and support Highland Elementary School.

(SALEM) - Award winning Blues vocalist Ellen Whyte and her Big Band, with Salem guitarist, Garry Meziere will perform a benefit concert for Highland Elementary School Saturday, October 7th.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy Ellen’s entire 9-piece band, complete with horn section. Organizer Rick Stucky says they hope people come to take in a great show, enjoy great music and dance to one of the Northwest’s best Blues groups while supporting a great cause.

6th Annual Health & Wellness Conference at the Salem Senior Center Saturday

Free screenings include blood sugar screening and blood pressure checks, and reduced costs for Medical Microdermabrasion and Body Analysis, provided by Northwest MediSpa.

(SALEM) - The Salem Senior Center will hold their 6th Annual Health and Wellness Conference on Saturday, from 8:45 to 2:15 PM at the center, 1055 Erixon Street, NE. Conference fee is $15 per person and includes keynote speaker Larry Murillo, Ph.P.H., nine seminar options, lunch, free screenings and an exhibitor fair.

Looting of the Iraq National Museum Will be Discussed at Willamette

Lectures to Address Cultural Heritage Controversies.

(SALEM) - Two lectures on cultural heritage issues will be given in October as part of an international Cultural Heritage Conference held at Willamette University. Both lectures are free to the public.

Words of Emmett Till`s Cousin Set the Stage for Civil Rights March this Saturday (VIDEO)

The shocking images that tell the story of Emmett Till's torture and murder were discussed by his cousin, who remembers the night 51 years ago like it was yesterday.

(SALEM) - The story of Emmett Till, a 14-year old black boy murdered in Mississippi in 1955 should send a shiver down the spine of every American.

His brutal murder sparked the Civil Rights movement, and this week his cousin Wheeler Parker who was there the night they took Emmett away, visited Willamette University to talk about the crime that caused a nation to awake.

Parker wasn't the target of the racist aggression that night in August of ’55. They were after his cousin Emmett visiting Mississippi from Chicago, who had committed a crime that would cost him his life; Emmett whistled at a white woman. In the middle of the night, the door to his grandfather's house was thrown open, and Emmett was taken by the mob of at least six white men, forced into a truck and driven away, never again to be seen alive. "It was terror," Parker said.

Tickets on Sale for Portland Taiko Ensemble at Salem Public Library

"The performers weave rhythm, melody, humor and movement together into an exhilarating musical experience."

(SALEM) - Portland Taiko Ensemble delivers a powerful, thrilling show of carefully choreographed Asian American drumming. In November, Salem Public Library will bring this amazing troupe to Salem for a spotlight show in it's a World of Music at the Library series.

Cousin of Emmett Till Speaks Tonight at Willamette

The vicious killing of an African/American boy in Mississippi in 1955 stands as one of the most flagrant abuses of American justice, and it started the Civil Rights Movement.

(SALEM) - Civil Rights speakers will discuss the Emmett Till Case and southern racism tonight at Willamette University in the Smith Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Wheeler Parker, the cousin of Emmett Till, is among the featured guests.

Healing Field Meets Many Goals

A somber event, Salem's recent Healing Field was a multi-dimensional benefit to the local community.

(SALEM) - Oregon's 9-11 Memorial at Salem's Riverfront Park, The Healing Field, will be donating $40,000 to two local charities.

Proceeds from the sale of flags at the event generated enough income to allow us to give $10,000 to Family Building Blocks and $30,000 to The Oregon National Guard Foundation which helps injured troops and their families.

The organizers say they are proud to have produced such a wonderful event for the Salem area and fulfill a commitment to help these two important groups.

Police to Hold Presentation on Oregon Traffic Safety Laws in Spanish

Keizer police say traffic enforcement is only one of several important components of traffic safety to keep Oregon roadways safe.

(KEIZER) - The Keizer Police Department will be presenting a free community presentation in Spanish on Oregon traffic laws, including information on obtaining an Oregon Driver’s License, as part of the educational component to seek voluntary compliance in reducing dangerous driving behavior and motor vehicle crashes.

The class will cover the basic rules of the road, the most commonly observed traffic violations, the most dangerous driving behaviors and information on how to prepare for the licensing test.

The class is free and registration is not required.