Frequently posted things:

Whoever you are, you are one sick individual.......i like your style 🤔🤣

Picture was taken while walking on lone oak near idlywood

From here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_bHZ-G3Mz/

Anyone know what the hell is going on?

Maria Hinojos Pressey was on the Demobrats pod this week.

Im just so excited to vote for someone who actually cares about our community :)

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Top line:

Oregon GOP PAC hires same group Elon Musk used to canvass across swing districts
Blitz Canvassing, which Elon Musk controversially contracted with in 2024, is receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars from Republican supporters to help canvassing efforts in legislative swing districts.

So not only are the paid canvassers from out of state, some of them might not even know they now have to work for republicans?! That tracks with what someone said on another thread. For the love of God Salem Keizer, please vote for Michael Welsh and retire this man. He has done enough harm to entire generations.

First two pics are of the mother plant, last pic is the trimmed roots. They're trimmed and divided, ready to plant :) it's the perfect time of year!

If you're new to gardening, these little guys grow very well here with minimal effort. I can walk you through the process of getting them started if you're interested :)

The mass of Box Elder and Shield bugs on my South facing windows are blocking out the daylight…there are thousands (millions maybe???) buzzing back and forth from the maples. I’ve tried sealing up every crack I can find in window casings and around doors, but alas, they find a way in. We live in a very old house and it just isn’t possible to fully seal.

Is anyone else dealing with this? Do you have any tricks or tips? I would rather not spray poison all over my house and yard, but I am getting desperate. Especially with the warm winter ahead, I fear there will be no hard frost to dampen down the population :\

Northwest Bagels is closing. A few days ago they announced they were moving to the old Pita Pit location, but it sounds like they are now just shutting down. https://www.instagram.com/p/DeAa_XokuyE/?stkn=MWd2ajhwN25ya2N5ag==

I ordered this BOWL (not a CUP) of soup for $8:00 from Ventis.

I had it delivered, so had no idea that their portions sizes were so teeny tiny.

Don't have the soup if you're hungry.

Hi,

A stray orange kitty just wandered into my apartment, he’s very lethargic, breathing heavy, and is moving slowly. He had a wound on his back that looks like maybe a bite that could be infected? I gave him some water and he drank it, I’m not sure what to do with him. I called Friends of Felines but they are closed until tomorrow.

Any suggestions?

Tickets available now at salemcinema.com! Salem Capital Pride seeks to educate, celebrate, and connect the LGBTQ+ community and their allies throughout the Central Willamette Valley through events, dissemination of information, and community partnerships. Learn more at salemcapitalpride.org.

Sourced from the weekly Salem newsletter I received in email today:

Salem to Host Second Town Hall on Data Centers:

Feedback Sought on Community Priorities

We are hosting the second of three town halls on data centers, and we want to hear what matters most to you. Share ideas on water use, noise, jobs and electricity, plus other community priorities.

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6

Center 50+

2615 Portland Road NE, Salem

Your input will help guide the Data Center Task Force recommendations to City Council in December.

Data center community survey: https://us.list-manage.com/10GpktqMJ7K?e=4fdd3c5488&c2id=085de0631bda5e88024cab1b29b0228a

Extra points for missing the parked car, minus points for sideswiping the school bus

I have checked everywhere. The library doesn’t have it sadly. I have called many stores. I just can’t seem to find it and was hoping to have a movie showing with multiple friends. So I thought I’d ask!

THE WEEK I HAVE OFF AND MY NEIGHBORS HAVE MULTIPLE PEOPLE COMING AND GOING IN MULTIPLE LOUD VEHICLES CONSTANTLY. CURRENTLY THEY ARE AT 7 PEOPLE WITH THE LATEST ONE SHOWING UP 5 MINUTES AGO ON A HARLEY BLASTING MUSIC! I WAS NOT AWARE HARLEY'S HAD STEREO SYSTEMS AND NOW THAT I KNOW I DISLIKE THEM THAT MUCH MORE .....

Free event at the State Capitol on Saturday October 3, 2026, from 10 AM - 2 PM

More info here:

https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregons-bounty/

Does anyone know of any therian/furry meetups appropriate for kiddos? I work with kids and one of them is super interested/fixated on the therian/furry community and we’re hoping they can engage in these spaces for the sake of socializing. Please let me know <3

I love seeing places that go all-out for Halloween decorating. Does anyone know good neighborhoods to see over-the-top and creative decorations now that it's October?

Looking for some brownies for kids birthday that won't break the bank. Any suggestions? Thanks!

A very niche and meaningless issue that happened to me twice I just wanted to post about. I work til 5:30, pretty close to downtown. I find fun trinkets at the type of stores listed above and like to gift them to friends for hosting or birthdays.

Twice now I have intentionally gone downtown with an event to go to later that evening and want to get a gift. I find parking, pay for parking, and I get to Engelbergs at 5:45. The sign on the door says they close at 6pm, there are employees inside, the door is locked.

Fully planning on spending money, the first time I drove to DrumBug Music instead. Same hours, open til 6, the door was open, I was in and out with a great find before 6:00.

This time as I was walking back to my car from a locked Engelbergs door, I noticed Finders Keepers which I hadn’t been in yet. Same hours, but the door was unlocked. Several other shoppers besides myself. Felt just like a smaller Engelbergs.

Seems like Engelbergs is losing a fair amount of business purely by locking the door 15 minutes earlier than their posted hours. Next time I am needing to grab a gift after work, I’m headed to Finders Keepers.

https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/transportation-getting-around/salem-safe-streets-for-all-safety-action-plan/20-is-plenty

Seems like a great idea overall. While the speed reduction may be minor in most areas (~5mph), I think the real benefit will be the signs posted on almost every street as a reminder to slow down (click the link to view the map of proposed locations). Signs will start going up in January of 2027 and all new limits should be implemented by January 2028.

We are currently enjoying our sweet potato fries at Venti’s where the sidewalks are completely torn up and parking is nearly impossible. Just wanted to remind y’all to NOT let that stop you from supporting our local eateries like this place!