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Keizer Fire and Police Holding Child Safety Clinic on Saturday

Children who use child safety seats should accompany their parents so volunteers can properly fit the seat to the child.

(Keizer) - The Keizer Fire District along with the Keizer Police Department will be holding a FREE child safety clinic on Saturday.

Keizer Fire District spokesman Jim Trett says the clinics are designed to educate parents on the proper installation on child safety seats.

The clinics will take place at the Keizer Fire District Headquarters, 661 Chemawa Rd NE, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theater makes a debut appearance at Salem Public LibDo Jump! Extreme

The company has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada, including recent runs at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. and New York City's New Victory Theater.

(Salem) - Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theater makes a debut appearance at Salem Public Library this month.

This Portland-based company has created a provocative blend of dance, acrobatics, aerial work, humor, and original music that celebrates creativity and community.

Willamette University`s Annual Pow Wow Set

(Salem) - The Fourth Annual Pow Wow, sponsored by Willamette University`s Native American Enlightenment Association, is set for Saturday, March 11, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Cone Field House, Sparks Athletic Center.

March an Engaging Month at Mission Mill Museum

(Salem) - March is an active month for families at Salem`s Mission Mill Museum. Scheduled events include the monthly free Family Fun Saturday; the museum`s third speaker of its winter series; and a week of day camps during spring break. Reservations are needed for the day camps, those wishing to attend must reserve their spot now.

Two-Week Three Flags Campaign Blitz Starts Monday February 6th

(Salem) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) will be joining traffic enforcement officers in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia during the first of three special enforcement blitzes designed to promote proper use of safety restraints, deter speeding and dangerous drivers, and remove impaired drivers from our highways.

Governor Kicks Off Annual State Employees Food Drive

Goal is 3.5 million pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank Network

(Salem) - Continuing his efforts to radically reduce hunger in Oregon, Governor Ted Kulongoski kicked off his annual state employees` food drive Thursday. The Governor has set a goal of collecting 3.5 million pounds of food for distribution to needy people through the Oregon Food Bank Network.

WOU Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebration on January 18

(Monmouth) - Founders Day on January 18, 2006 will mark the beginning of Western Oregon University's yearlong celebration of its 150-year anniversary.

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival Happens February 24th - 26th

Still Crabby After All These Years

(Newport) - Each February for nearly three decades, seafood and wine enthusiasts have gathered in Newport to enjoy the taste of the Northwest. This year marks the 29th consecutive year of the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, to be held February 24th through the 26th. The event continues to be one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

Zapotec Weaver to Speak Out at Mission Mill Museum

(Salem) - Pastora Gutierrez, a Zapotec weaver from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico, will discuss her experiences as a member and director of La Vida Nueva, a women`s weaving collective, at Mission Mill Museum on Friday, Feb. 3 at noon. Juanita Rodriguez of Corvallis will translate.

Albany Children`s Performing Arts Series Begins Saturday

(Albany) - The first performance of the 2006 Children`s Performing Arts Series premieres this Saturday, with `The Reluctant Dragon` by the Tears of Joy Theatre at 11:00 AM at the Linn Benton Community College Forum.