🌱 36th Annual Used Book Sale + Art Gallery Opens In West Salem

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Salem Patch newsletter. Let's get this week started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on these days in town.

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A shower in the a.m.; cloudy. High: 62 Low: 49.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Salem:

1. The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 36th annual used book sale this weekend in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. The sale will run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds of the sale benefit the ministry's programs and services for older adults in the Salem area. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
2. A new art gallery is opening in West Salem, promising to bring more opportunities for community building to the area. The Corner Art Gallery, Boutique, and Creative Community Space were designed to give creatives from historically marginalized communities a supportive space to showcase their work and connect with others. The site's official opening is scheduled for May 12. (Subscription: Statesman Journal)
3. Five individuals were arrested Sunday by Salem City Police on charges of blackmailing and sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Officials say 23-year-old K. Vinith enticed the victim by convincing her to elope with him on Apr. 25. Police say the accused individuals were sent for a medical test and would be remanded in custody. (The Hindu)

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Today in Salem:

• Sensory Hour At Salem's Riverfront Carousel (10:00 AM)
• Infant CPR & Choking At Salem Community Health Education Center (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Find the latest homes to hit the market in the Salem area at the link. (Salem Patch)
• The City of Salem, government unions, Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Health Authority, and others will be at the Salem Capitol today at noon for an International Workers Day event, which will include a march, speakers, and music celebrating local workers. (City of Salem via Facebook)
• Have you heard the news? Salem Community Markets is partnering with Double Up Food Bucks this month. For every two dollars shoppers spend at the market, they'll receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 to spend on fruits and vegetables. (Salem Saturday Market via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!