SPECIALS AND EVENTS FOR FIRST WEDNESDAY!
Go Downtown Salem!
June First Wednesday is “DOG ‘S NIGHT OUT”
It’s the most popular First Wednesday of the year and its all for man’s/woman’s best friend. June 2nd is Dog’s Night Out where the evening is planned just for Fido. The second annual Dog of the Year and Cutest Puppy of the Year runway contest takes place on Chemeketa Street at 5:00 pm. Enter your canine friend to be the new year’s poster child. Go Downtown Salem will partner with the Willamette Humane Society to raise money for our local shelter. Registration starts at 5 pm and your $10.00 entry fee will be donated to the Willamette Humane Society. Preliminary judging will be conducted by size of dog; small, medium, large, and puppies. The top five in each of these four categories will go on to the finals to compete for the Dog of the Year or Cutest Puppy. The finals start at 6:45 pm. All breeds, mixes, and life experiences are encouraged to strut their stuff; judges can be influenced by wagging tails and a face lick or two.
You can expect a special appearance by Smudge, the official dog columnist for the Statesman Journal. And, McGruff the Crime Dog, will be on site as well as Dollar Dog from Rivermark Community Credit Union. They will be joining Dudley the Downtown Duck and be available for two legged and four legged kids.
Doggie Inspired Quilts on display. Every dog loves to snuggle in his/her own blanket and owners can view over 25 hand made quilts on display throughout downtown businesses. The quilts will be on auction for the whole month of June to help raise money for Fences for Fido. The quilts have been designed and constructed by customers of Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest. Did we mention, they are “doggie inspired quilts?” Stroll the stores with your best friend and let Fido choose!
It wouldn’t be a complete evening without a vendor fair designed for the dog lover. Many vendors will be on site on Chemeketa Street offering all the comforts and conveniences’ for the love of our lives. Yuppy Puppy, My Dog’s Gym Training, Bowser’s West Salem, Pet Etc., Peaceful Paws, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Orchard View Pet Clinic, All Creatures Under the Sun, and more will have representatives to help you find the best for your dog.
After all the excitement make it a date and take your friend out to dinner. Many restaurants will have a special Fido menu. Willamette Noodle Co., Copperjohn’s, McGrath’s, Brown’s Town Lounge, and Prudence Uncorked to name a few. Call ahead and check out menu options!
The Reed Opera House will host several floors of exciting events all involved with “Doggywood.” Back by popular demand is the Dog and Pony Show where Fido can have photo opps with a live miniature horse. The night out continues with a Doggywood After Party; where the Funniest Dog Awards will take place on the second floor in the soon to open for real people, Capitol City Theatre. Funny takes on many meanings when you let it go to the dogs!
For the singles without a four legged best friend, you won’t miss out. Downtown stores will be hosting the First Wednesday Surprise event where you won’t know what treats, savings, great buys are going on unless you step inside. Watch for the First Wednesday Surprise sign in their window. Over 25 stores have a surprise waiting just for you.
A 100 years in business celebration will also take place on First Wednesday. Stop by Saffron Supply Company 325 Commercial Street. Dog treats and maybe even a birthday cake just for Fido will be a part of the celebration. This has been a five generation family run business, meet the family at the ribbon cutting scheduled for 6 pm. First 100 customers will get a free pair of gardening gloves! Enter to win a wheelbarrow filled with lots of goodies just for Dad and in time for Father’s Day. Live music will be provided by local rock band Pacific Thunder. Victor Lund has been an employee at Saffron’s since 1987 and has waited on many celebrities including past Governors and Senator Hatfield. But his customer service includes being the bass guitarist and he is excited to share his selling and musical skills at the same time.
Live music by Cher and the B-Siders will be on Court Street and The Kindreds will play at the Equitable Center by the Willamette Noodle Company. Grand Vines will offer wine tasting, live music by Luck Penny- a Irish Folk Group. Treats and nonalcoholic water will be available for Fido.
Pick up the art walk map and other activities list at the information booth on the corner of Liberty and Court Street. There’s a lot going on downtown- its going to the dogs and people looking for a good time- Something’s going on Downtown Salem.
Agape Studios
189 Liberty St Suite 301
Salem, OR 97301
503-363-6673
Email: connect@agapestudios.net
Web: www.agapestudios.net
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Travel Salem
181 High St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-4325
Email: cedick@travelsalem.com
Website: www.travelsalem.com
June Events:
Summer is all about fun, food, photos and festivals! Travel Salem’s Travel Cafe will offer that and more next month. Come and enjoy “Dog’s Night Out” with Travel Salem — your pooches are welcome too!
• Lora Cross Photography will present a photo slideshow and information about her specialty photographs.
• Ram Restaurant will feature mouth-watering samples from their fabulous restaurant.
• The Salem Multicultural Institute will be highlighting information regarding the World Beat Festival, which takes place June 26-27 at Salem’s Riverfront Park.
• Altrusa of Salem will be on hand to entice you with chocolates as they preview their Wine, Chocolate & More Festival, which takes place June 18-20 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
• Willamette Valley Vineyards will be serving their delicious and sustainable wines. Enjoy wine tasting and a Riedel wine glass for only $5.00! Also, receive a 20% discount on all bottle purchased at the Travel Cafe.
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Contribute to Travel Salem’s “Absolutely Giving Back” program by dropping off a canned food item or non-perishable food item.
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Tasting fee for Willamette Valley Vineyards is waived for purchases over $30. Stemware not included.Summer is all about fun, food, photos and festivals! Travel Salem’s Travel Cafe will offer that and more next month. Come and enjoy “Dog’s Night Out” with Travel Salem — your pooches are welcome too!
June is one of our favorite months- with so much to do and see, coming up with a “Top Picks” list for this month was not easy. Now that school is out- June is the perfect time to explore the many family friendly destinations located through out our capital city and surrounding areas.
Here are a few family suggestions we found via Travel Salem. Make sure you visit TravelSalem.com to plan your Salem Oregon vacation and you will find a complete list of events and attractions throughout the summer. Also, when you arrive here- stop by the Travel Salem’s Travel Cafe: 181 High St. NE, Salem, Oregon 503-581-4325
Top Family Friendly Ideas for June
- Learn about Oregon and American history at the Mission Mill Museum 1313 Mill St. SE Salem, Oregon
- Root for the home team at a Salem-Keizer Volcanoes minor league baseball ballgame! 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR
- Check out one of the hands-on exhibits at the A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village in Salem, one of our most precious treasures.
- Visit the nearby Oregon Capital for a valuable lesson on our the state’s government process.
- Take a trip to the unique amusement park, Enchanted Forest, modeled after an authentic English village and your family will feel as if you have landed in the center of a wonderful fairy tale.
- Take a ride on Salem’s historic Riverfront Carousel , 101 Front St. NE, along the banks of the Willamette River and enjoy the wonderful children’s play area adjacent to the carousel.
Don’t miss some of these other events coming up this month:
Salem’s First Wednesday
Downtown Salem
503-480-1111
www.gofirstwednesday.info
Wednesday Farmer’s Market
Downtown Salem
503-585-8264
www.salemsaturdaymarket.com
Wine, Chocolate & More Festival
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem
www.winechocolateandmore.com
Salem Saturday Market
Downtown Salem
503-585-8264
www.salemsaturdaymarket.com
Silverton Farmers Market
Town Square Park, Silverton
503-390-7276
Independence Farmers Market
Sterling Bank Parking Lot, Independence
503-838-5424
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Stadium, Keizer
503-390-2225
www.volcanoesbaseball.com
Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Mission Mill Museum (Plant Sale location), Salem
503-371-3631 or 800-208-9514
www.acgilbert.org or www.missionmill.org
All American Soap Box Derby
Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem
503-705-8402
www.salemsbd.org
French Prairie Gardens Strawberry Festival
French Prairie Gardens, St. Paul
503-633-8445
www.FPGardens.com
Mount Angel Abbey presents the Festival of Arts & Wine
Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict
503-845-3066 or 800-845-8272
www.MountAngelAbbey.org
Champoeg Bluebird Day
Champoeg Visitor Center, St. Paul
503-678-1251 ext. 221
www.oregonstateparks.org
Santiam Heritage Foundation Garden Tour
Stayton/Sublimity Area
503-769-5863
www.brownhouse.org
Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival
Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton
503-508-9591
www.davenportdays.com
World Beat Festival
Salem’s Riverfront Park, Salem
503-581-2004
www.WorldBeatFestival.org
Annual Strawberry Social
Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora
503-678-5754
www.auroracolonymuseum.com
Garden Wine and Food Festival
Historic Deepwood Estate, Salem
503-363-1825
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
The 2010 Oregon State Fair is coming back to Salem and is bigger than ever! Guests of the Grand Hotel in Salem have raved about this annual event for years (not to mention we are located conveniently close to the Fair Grounds! View Larger Map)
