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Salem to Host Annual Massing of the Colors on Flag Day

(SALEM) - The memories of Oregon servicemembers who have lost their lives during military service in Afghanistan and Iraq will be honored during the annual Flag Day Massing of the Colors and Service Remembrance event at the Oregon State Capitol on Flag Day, June 14th, at 2:30 PM.

Initiated 71 years ago, the Massing of the Colors is a unique, patriotic opportunity to honor America`s flag and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

This year`s ceremony is being dedicated to Oregon servicemembers who have lost their lives during military service in Afghanistan and Iraq. Veterans groups and legislators will join with veterans and their families at a special tribute that will include a soloist, a singing group, a military bugler, and an address from Jim Willis, the Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans` Affairs.

Thursday is `Dump the Pump` Day

National Dump the Pump Day is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association, a non-profit association of more than 1,600 member organizations, including almost 400 public transit agencies.

(SALEM) - Cherriots is joining with other public transportation systems throughout the country to highlight that public transit offers a quick, easy alternative to the high cost of driving.

"With gasoline prices at record levels, many Oregonians are having to change their transit habits," said Transit Development Director John Whittington.

Celebrate an Old-Fashioned 4th of July in Newport

Events include a clambake and seafood barbecue and fireworks over Yaquina Bay.

(NEWPORT) - The City of Newport invites visitors to recapture the fun of a family-friendly, old-fashioned 4th of July with a small-town flavor.

This coastal community will celebrate the holiday weekend in traditional style, beginning with a clambake and seafood barbecue at historic Nye Beach on Saturday, July 1st from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM The annual fireworks display will take place over Yaquina Bay at dusk on Tuesday, July 4th.

From the late 1800s through 1918, Newport residents celebrated the 4th of July with a clambake at Nye Beach and four years ago the tradition was revived. "We wanted to bring back the clambake not only to celebrate Independence Day, but to create a means to help our local non-profit organizations and schools raise needed funds," said organizer Berniece Hammon.

Bike Oregon Wine Country While Helping Local Schools

Rides are held every Sunday in August 2006.

(RICKREALL) - The people who run Eola Hills Winery in Rickreall have several fun bicycle trips planned for Willamette Valley fans this summer.

The winery`s Eric Rogers says it is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the natural area, while sampling some of the valley`s finest wines, `Being avid cyclist ourselves, we decided to organize a bike tour in the mid 90's. That ride has now evolved into `Bike Oregon Wine Country.``

When people join in the Eola Hills Wine Cellars for the premier bicycle tour through Oregon Wine Country, they benefit area kids, `For every purchase of Eola Hills Wine, a donation will be made to support Oregon schools through Eola Hills' Oregon Education Assistance Fund.`

Teddy Bears and Back Packs Will be Collected to Help Traumatized Children

(SALEM) - For younger kids being removed from suspected drug homes by police, a teddy bear can be a comforting connection to help them in their transition to what is often a new life.

For all of the kids, backpacks filled with new clothing and other needed supplies can mean the difference between losing everything and having something to hold onto.

Salem Public Library Kicks Off its Annual Summer Reading Club

(SALEM) - Pet lovers of all kinds are invited to join the 2006 Summer Reading Club, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales." The summer reading fun begins on Tuesday, June 6th as we begin sign-ups at the main library, the West Salem Branch, on the Bookmobile, or online.

Registrations are accepted through August.


The summer reading club and special summer programs are free to participants. All children are encouraged to participate, from babies to high schoolers. As participants count the hours they spend reading or listening to stories, they earn Book Bucks to spend in the Reading Club Store at the end of the summer, or raffle tickets to try to win one of the special prizes donated by local businesses and organizations.

Enjoy Oregon State Parks For Free on Saturday

The Oregon State Legislature established Oregon State Parks Day in 1997 to focus public attention on the heritage, use, development and funding of Oregon's state park system.

(SALEM) - "GO PLAY!" ... in a state park, for free.

The invitation from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is good for the ninth annual State Parks Day on Saturday at all of its day-use areas, and for camping in its full hookup (sewer, electricity and water), electrical hookup (electricity and water) and tent sites.

In recognition of National Trail's Day on the same date Governor Kulongoski will help observe the day by cutting the ribbon on the newest section of Willamette River Water Tail at 10:00 AM in a public ceremony at Marshall Island south of Junction City.

Salem-Keizer Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Members, Officers

(SALEM) - Five new community leaders are joining the board of directors of the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation.

The Foundation will induct new board members and officers during its annual meeting on June 2nd.

Dennie Brooks, Diane Meza Childs, Jackie Franke, Velda Schooler and John Weeks are the newest Foundation board members.

All are active community volunteers and have previously held leadership positions on other nonprofit boards and committees.

Brooks is a health careers specialist at Salem Hospital.

Meza Childs is marketing director for the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center.

WAR to Headline Northwest Art & Air Festival

Formed in Long Beach in 1969, the large combo initially served as rocker Eric Burdon's group, backing the ex-Animal on his 1970 million-seller "Spill the Wine."

(ALBANY) - Classic rock/soul/funk artists WAR will be the headline act for the 2006 Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival at Timber Linn Park in Albany.

Freewheeling WAR mixed rock, jazz, and soul influences throughout the 1970s, resulting in a series of rhythm and blues and pop hits with funky melodies and politically aware messages.

The band signed with United Artists in 1971 and had its first smash the next year with "Slippin' into Darkness."

In the mid-1970s, "The World Is a Ghetto," "The Cisco Kid," and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" all went gold.

WAR continued to perform throughout the '80s and then went through a revival in the early 1990s when all their albums were reissued. They are acknowledged as a primary influence on contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

Local Students to be Honored For Turning Their Lives Around

(SALEM) - A student from each middle and high school in Salem and Keizer will be honored with a Turnaround Achievement Award at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 24th at Willamette Lutheran Homes, 7693 Wheatland Road, in Keizer.

The award is given to students who have made a significant effort to turn their lives around and get back on track to success.

The award was created more than twelve years ago by Don and Ann Lebold, owners of Town and Country Lanes in Keizer and business partners with Salem-Keizer, as a way to recognize and encourage students to continue to seek life's positive rewards.