🌮 The Cherry Blossoms are Blooming! Have you seen them yet?

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Ernie Samora & Jacob Espinoza
March 27, 2025

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What’s Up Salem Squad!

We hope everyone made the most of the sunshine this week.

A few updates from around the city…

  • Burgerville is planning to open in Salem in early June

  • Wonderland opened last week, but no word yet on when the laser tag and go-karts will be live.

  • Huge shoutout to THE JAYCE COLLECTIVE for being the newest addition to our WHS Business Collective! We’re excited to share more about their business soon.

  • With only one candidate remaining, the City Council appointed Mel Fuller to fill a vacancy on the Budget Committee.

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Engelberg Antiks to Celebrate 40 Years in Downtown Salem with April 1 Event

Engelberg Antiks, Salem’s largest antique mall, is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, April 1, with a day of discounts, games, and giveaways. Owned by John and Nancy Forrest since 2022, the 11,000-square-foot mall on Liberty Street S.E. hosts over 50 vendors and is a longtime downtown fixture. The celebration will include treats, a prize wheel at the popular Pokémon booth, and a live broadcast from KLSM radio. The Forrests, who became owners after a life-altering injury changed their path, say they’re honored to carry on the legacy of the longtime community shop. (Salem Reporter)

Oregon Senate Advances Bill to Sync Clock Changes with Washington and California

The Oregon Senate passed SB 1038, a bill that would tie the state’s time-change policy to California and Washington, aiming to permanently end the twice-yearly switch between daylight saving and standard time. While the bill doesn’t yet lock Oregon into a specific time system, it allows the state to follow its neighbors if they adopt either year-round daylight saving or standard time within the next decade. Supporters hope the move boosts the chance of ending clock changes, though the final decision depends on other states and, for daylight saving time, Congressional approval. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. (Oregon Public Broadcast)

Capture Salem’s Cherry Blossoms for a Chance to Win in Travel Salem’s Photo Contest

Travel Salem is inviting photographers of all skill levels to showcase the beauty of cherry blossoms in Marion and Polk counties with its Cherry Blossom Photo Contest. Participants can submit up to two original high-resolution photos for a chance to win prizes. Photos must be taken locally, and entries are due by April 30, 2025. The contest highlights the region’s stunning spring scenery and encourages community engagement in celebrating the season.

iWingz + Salem Capitals Viewing Party & Discount!

Mark your calendar for Friday, March 28 at 7:00 PM, when iWingz invites the community for a night of food, fun, and basketball. Enjoy a family-friendly evening featuring a full arcade for the kids, great food and drinks, and your favorite basketball team on the big screen. Support two local businesses and use promo code capitals25 for 10% off your order!

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Thursday, March 27

🧪Salem Talks Science's First Science Pub • Venti’s Cafe + Beer Vault • 6:30PM • FREE 

Friday, March 28

🎵Live Music: Nathan Myers & Co • The BAD Space @ Santiam Brewing • 6:00PM - 9:00PM

🛼Traveling Wheelz Open Skate Pirate Night! • Cherry City MadHouse • 7:30PM - 10:00PM

🏀iWingz Salem Capitals Viewing Party • iWingz, 2445 25th St SE • 7:00PM • USE PROMO CODE CAPITALS25 for 10% OFF!

🎶Live Music: Bailey Heide Featuring McKayla Marie • Historic Grand Theatre • 8:00PM

Saturday, March 29

🐣Spring/Easter Marketplace • State Fairgrounds • 10:00AM - 5:00PM

🐎Spring Fling Horse Show • State Fairgrounds • 8:00AM - 8:00PM

🎹Piano Queen with Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi • Infinity Room • 7:00PM

🎵Randy Hansen: The Hendrix Experience with Lords of Blackpool • Historic Grand Theatre • 8:00PM

Sunday, March 30

🐣Spring/Easter Marketplace • State Fairgrounds • 10:00AM - 5:00PM

🐎Spring Fling Horse Show • State Fairgrounds • 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Monday, March 31

😱Circus of Horror • State Fairgrounds • 6:00PM & 8:30PM

Wednesday, April 2

🧘Yoga + Wine • Eola Hills Wine Cellars • 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Thursday, April 3

💰FREE Tax Help from the Oregon Department of Revenue • Salem Public Library • 10:00AM - 5:30PM

Discover More Events: Check out EVERYTHING happening this week on our BRAND NEW event calendar right here.

PET OF THE WEEK: Bonnie

Meet Bonnie! A mix of Blue Point Himalayan and Lynx Point Siamese, she’s equal parts beauty and attitude. Bonnie’s playful, great with kids, and totally obsessed with hair ties. Just don’t expect her to be into grooming—she’s got more important things to do, like being the queen of the house. 👑🐾🎀

Monte Carlo is looking for Salem Talent!

As businesses increasingly rely on data to power digital products and drive better decision-making, it’s mission-critical that this data is accurate and reliable. Monte Carlo, the data reliability company, is the creator of the industry’s first end-to-end Data Observability platform. Named an Inc. Best Workplace for 2024, a DBTA Readers Choice for Best Data Observability Solution for 2024, a G2 Best Product for 2023, and the “New Relic for data” by Forbes, we’ve raised $236M from Accel, ICONIQ Growth, GGV Capital, Redpoint Ventures, IVP, and Salesforce Ventures. Monte Carlo works with data-driven companies like Fox, Pepsico, Amazon, American Airlines, and other leading enterprises to help them achieve trust in data.

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See you next Thursday,

Ernie