🌱 Apply For Community Art Exhibit + SNAP And Salem Community Market

Hello all. Rose Mendez here with your Monday edition of the Salem Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 58 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Salem today:

1. The Salem Salon community art exhibition is back for 2023 with the theme "I Love Salem." According to a recent Facebook post, this exhibit is a non-juried show open to both emerging and established artists in Salem. Interested artists can learn more information and fill out an entry form here. (Salem Art Association via Facebook)
2. The Salem Community Markets will partner with Double Up Food Bucks starting in May. The program “matches” SNAP benefits spent at the markets. For every $2 of SNAP benefits spent, you'll get a "dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 in Double Up that you can spend on fruits and vegetables," according to the Salem Saturday Market's Facebook post about the program. (Salem Saturday Market via Facebook)
3. Willamette University just kicked off the 2023 Data Fest! The university had students from across Oregon on its Salem campus (or via Zoom) that competed against each other for 48 hours this past weekend. The university will announce the winners this week. (Willamette University via Facebook)

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Today in Salem:

• Industry Special At Shades Of Brew Taphouse (11:00 AM)
• RTI Admissions Night At Salem Alliance Church (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Salem Police Department issued a shout-out to its Recruit Officer McGhee, who recently graduated from the Oregon Police Academy. Now doing some post-academy training, Officer McGhee will be assigned her field training officer to hone her newly-minted skills. Congratulations! (Salem Police Department via Facebook)
• The Salem Airport is preparing scheduled commercial airline service and is looking to hire an airport credentialing program manager. The role manages all required airport security-related training programs associated with obtaining access. To learn more, visit the airport's website or the City of Salem's Facebook page. (City of Salem via Facebook)
• Have you seen the newest installation at the Historic Richouse Museum? Installed on Friday night, the unique sculpture is best seen in person. (Salem Art Association via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!