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Bite of Salem Underway

The annual event runs throughout the weekend at Salem's Riverfront Park.

(SALEM) - The Bite of Salem is taking place at Riverfront Park this weekend. Each year the event features different varieties of food, some that is what people have every day in Salem, and other more unusual things. Fireworks displays were written in for both Friday and Saturday nights.

Last weekend's Salem Art Fair had a good turnout initially, lots of beautiful things on hand and the best collection of vendors ever, but intense heat kept numbers down.

This weekend with temperatures expected to stay in a more mild mid-70's range, the weather should prove to be anything but a deterrent.

The Bite of Salem began Friday. Saturday's hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On Sunday, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Vendors often break down hours early on the last day, so anyone planning to go Sunday might try to arrive well before 6:00 PM.

OSCON on a Budget

If open source software is your bag, then you might want to head for the Open Source Convention in Portland.

(PORTLAND) - This week I'm checking in from OSCON in Portland, the eighth annual Open Source Convention, hosted by O'Reilly Publishing at the Oregon Convention Center.

Primarily aimed at informing businesses about the wide array of open source software available, most of the sessions and tutorials are priced at hundreds of dollars each.

In the midst of this gathering of world-class talent there are also some great educational opportunities that are free. Read on.

At the OSCON registration desk, you can obtain a free Exhibit Hall pass. Major companies and local groups will have booths in this area, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For The First Time in Nearly 100 Years, OSU to Perform Shakespearean Play Outdoors (AUDIO)

Director Scott Palmer found that this August’s adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” appears to be the first Shakespearean play at OSU performed outdoors since the 1920s.

(CORVALLIS) - For the first time in nearly a century, the University Theatre program at Oregon State University will present a Shakespearean play as it was meant to be done – in the great out-of-doors.

“These plays are meant to be performed outdoors,” Director Scott Palmer said.

The James M. Floyd Memorial: An Installation by Nancy Floyd

The James M. Floyd Memorial was first shown in 1986 in Los Angeles and League City. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was shown in Washington, D.C., where it was included in War and Memory at the Washington Project for the Arts.

(SALEM) - Contemporary artist Nancy Floyd’s installation dedicated to her brother who was killed in the Vietnam War will be on exhibit Aug. 5th to Oct. 21st in the Study Gallery at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University.

Floyd created the installation, The James M. Floyd Memorial, in honor of her brother Jim, who was killed in 1969. Floyd will give an illustrated slide show lecture about her work of the past 20 years, including The James M. Floyd Memorial, at 5:00 PM Sept. 15th in the Roger Hull Lecture Hall at the museum.

The lecture is free and open to the public. A preview reception will follow from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the lobby and galleries downstairs.

The museum also will host a free, four-part film series, Vietnam: On the Frontlines, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Sept. 14th and 28th and Oct. 5th and 19th in the Roger Hull Lecture Hall.

Oregon State Police Celebrate 75th Anniversary

(SALEM) - The Oregon State Police turns "75" on August 1st. During the month, the Oregon State Police Foundation will be hosting anniversary celebrations for active and retired members, their families, and invited guests.

"Since August 1, 1931, the Oregon State Police have seen many changes but the spirit and values of the organization has stood the test of time for 75 years," said Superintendent Ronald C. Ruecker. "One thing that hasn't changed during that time is the hallmark of the Oregon State Police – Pride, Loyalty and Dedication."

This coming August 1st, Oregon Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski, Oregon State Police Foundation Chair Gerry Frank, and Superintendent Ronald C. Ruecker will be honoring the Department's tradition in service, duty and excellence in the State Capitol Galleria. Active and retired members, their families, and guests have been invited to a 75th Anniversary ceremony.

Salem Art Fair Begins! (VIDEO)

The event is held at Bush's Pasture Park on High Street and runs through Sunday.

(SALEM) - Salem, Oregon’s 2006 Art Fair is up and running under beautiful summer skies. The event has been drawing some of the top artists from the west coast and beyond to Salem’s historic Bush’s Pasture Park for decades.

Basketball Teams Converge on Salem This Weekend For Annual Hoopla

Be Aware! Court Street in Salem is close west of 12th Street and several side streets are also closed.

(SALEM) - Not even recorded high temperatures expected this weekend will stop this annual downtown Salem event.

Staged on Salem's Court Street literally in the shadows of the Oregon state capitol building, Salem Hoopla 2006 promises to be the best 3-on-3 event yet.

A purse of $5,000 will be split among the champions of some of Hoopla's most elite divisions.

A four-game guarantee promises participation for all teams on both Saturday and Sunday. Referees and court monitors help ensure fair, clean play.

Oregon Jamboree Sells Out Concerts and Camping For The First Time in It’s 14 Year History

The Jamboree features many popular, national country music performers.

(SWEET HOME) - For the first time in it’s 14-year history, the Oregon Jamboree has sold both it’s concerts and camping. This year's featured performers will include Gretchen Wilson, Randy Travis, Carrie Underwood, Charley Pride, Josh Turner, Keith Anderson, Rockie Lynne, Ryan Shupe, and many more TBA


The Oregon Jamboree takes place August 4th-6th. The festival will features 14 concerts over 3 days. The Jamboree is the Northwest's largest Country Music & Camping Festival.


In addition to featured headline entertainment the family style event hosts RV and tent camping, food booths, beer & wine gardens, children's performers, and more.

Law Enforcement for Youth presents the 2006 Pig Bowl Football Games July 29th

The Pig Bowl football games are full contact and played by local law enforcement members.

(SALEM) - Local cops are gearing up for the upcoming Pigbowl Football Games. If you're ever seen these guys play, you know they're as committed to the game as they are to the kids that the event benefits. In fact, last year's lineup was on a par weight-wise with an NFL team.

Most of them played in high school and college and they hail from all kinds of local agencies in police, corrections and beyond.

Law enforcement for Youth is a group that never stops working to improve life for kids, and kids today are facing challenges that many of us never expected. Still, we can take solace in the knowledge that dozens of area police officers and their supporters spend much of their off-work time in volunteer roles working on projects that truly benefit the community.

OSU Hosts Summer Blood Drive

(CORVALLIS) - Oregon State University is hosting its annual two-day summer blood drive July 18th-19th in the campus Memorial Union Quad.

Appointments are needed and can be made online at www.givelife.org or call 800-GIVE-LIFE.

Donation hours on Tuesday, July 18th, are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 19th.

Giving blood takes less than one hour.