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Open auditions September 26 for Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Open auditions September 26 for Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

By Steven Trahen, for The West Side Newspaper What: Open auditions for Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol Directed at Pentacle Theatre by Chris Davidson Adapted by Scott Palmer When: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, September 26. Where: Pentacle Theatre’s downtown rehearsal studio, 197 Liberty St SE

Inside Salem

Inside Salem

Angel Street, Pentacle Theatre's October production, shines a light on the reality of domestic violence

Angel Street, Pentacle Theatre's October production, shines a light on the reality of domestic violence

Facing the Big One: How a Major Earthquake Could Shake West Salem Retrofit targets vulnerable Center Street Bridge before next quake hits

Facing the Big One: How a Major Earthquake Could Shake West Salem Retrofit targets vulnerable Center Street Bridge before next quake hits

Plans to Build On Largest Plot of Underdeveloped Land in West Salem Take Shape

Plans to Build On Largest Plot of Underdeveloped Land in West Salem Take Shape

September: A Season to Reset

September: A Season to Reset

Pride in the Park returns

Pride in the Park returns

Community

West Salem Profile: Destree Thompson

A 22-year West Salem resident and licensed therapist at The Enlighten Healing Collective shares her reflective journey. The former college basketball player turned artist balances her mental health practice with community connection, a love for storytelling, and a lifelong pursuit of growth.

Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Culture Shifts

Culture Shifts

Salem Retired Educators Association Seeks Community Support July 2026

Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference During Wildfire Season

Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference During Wildfire Season

Celebrate America’s Milestone with Music at the Capitol

Celebrate America’s Milestone with Music at the Capitol

Finding Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Finding Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

News

Governor Proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

Governor Proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

Governor proclaims august as national emergency management awareness month in Oregon

What's Next For The Oak Knoll Golf Course Property?

What's Next For The Oak Knoll Golf Course Property?

West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

Farmers Market Opens in May

Farmers Market Opens in May

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Columns

CERT Update

CERT Update

If you have questions about this article, preparedness, or would like to inquire about joining CERT, please contact me, Mark Wardell, at PNMarkW2@gmail.com. I am also available to schedule presentations for your group, including HOAs, neighborhood groups, and communities of faith.

Your Dentist May Save Your Life

Your Dentist May Save Your Life

Lien Cuisine: April Fools Day!

Lien Cuisine: April Fools Day!

Understanding the Reality Behind 'Teeth in a Day' Implants Part 2 of 2

Understanding the Reality Behind 'Teeth in a Day' Implants Part 2 of 2

Whole Tooth: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Yes or No?

Whole Tooth: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Yes or No?

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

Government

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An Update from Representative Paul Evans

Update from Commissioner Jeremy Gordon

Update from Senator Deb Patterson

An Update from Representative Paul Evans

An Update from Senator Deb Patterson

Events

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Neil Simon’s Rumors, Opens June 26 at Pentacle Theatre

Calling All Artists: Indy River Art Gallery Prepares for Summer Show

West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life

Acres of Hope Youth Ranch Barn Party Fundraiser

Education & Learning

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Salem CERT Update

At West Salem Shao Lin Kempo, Students Learn Self-Confidence and Self-Defense

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Brings the Joy of Reading to Thousands

Five Local Students Awarded Salem Retired Educators Association Scholarships