Exploring Salem Oregon: Thanksgiving Before & After Weekend Festivals - Redhawk Vineyard & Winery

Saturday, November 18 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Barrel tasting, delicious food, and an incredible view. Serving Tri-Tip sandwiches, butternut squash soup, homemade sausage, smoked salmon pate, cheeses and more. Meet the winemaker and sample a future release. Everything included with a $10 tasting fee. 

Redhawk Vineyard & Winery
2995 Michigan City Ln NW
Salem, OR 97304

503-362-1596

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Courtesy of Amy McLeod, The McLeod Group Network

Exploring Salem Oregon: Molly Moe’s Summer Antique Faire

Aug 11 ~ 5-9 pm early shopping $10 admission. Aug 12 ~ 9 am-4 pm

$3 general admission, children free.

Shop some of the Northwest's best vendors on the outdoor grange grounds, inside the historic grange and schoolhouse. Antique/vintage, re-purposed and handcrafted finds. 

Beer/wine tent, food and live music on Friday night and Saturday.

Free parking. 

Union Hill Grange
15755 Grange Rd.
Sublimity, OR 97385

503-510-0820

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Courtesy of Amy McLeod, The McLeod Group Network

Exploring Salem Oregon: Fiesta Mexicana

Friday, August 4 - 6, 2017 - 12:00 PM

Mark your calendar and be sure to join us for delicious food, amazing entertainment, Queen & Court coronation, an endlessly entertaining parade, classic cars, and soccer tournament at the 54th annual McDonald's Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana. Fiesta history dates to its first annual festivities which began in 1964 in the heart of downtown Woodburn in appreciation of the workers and the harvest season ending. The City of Woodburn is honored to continue the tradition by hosting this family friendly celebration of Hispanic culture.

Hours
Friday, August 4: 12:00pm-11:00pm 
Saturday, August 5: 10:00am-11:00pm
Sunday, August 6: 10:00am-10:00pm

Admission
Free all day on Friday. Free until 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. After 5:00pm, $5 per person age 11 & older. 10 & under are free.

Map & Directions
From Portland, take I-5 South to exit 271. Turn left onto Newberg Hwy. Proceed 3 miles. Turn right on Park Avenue. Legion Park will be on the right.

From Salem, take I-5 North to exit 271. Turn right onto Newberg Hwy. Proceed 3 miles. Turn right on Park Avenue. Legion Park will be on the right. 

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Courtesy of Amy McLeod, The McLeod Group Network

THIS SOUP'S FOR YOU!

The second Wednesday of every month is the ever entertaining gathering of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. The food is good, the fellowship is fun and the speakers are usually informative. Today was no exception. But one of my favorite activities is the opportunity to meet fellow business owners.

Today I had the privilege of sitting next to Susan Parker, the owner/operator of THE SOUP SHACK. She's developed some amazing gourmet soups. The soups are packaged, frozen and delivered directly to the customer.

When she said "delivery," my ears perked up. I heard from all around me how wonderful her soups are - so I thought I'd share her business with you, via her website. You'll find Susan at http://www.mysoupshack.com/.

Enjoy - and let me hear about your experiences with her product. I'm going for the Potatoe with Cheese & Ham!

Ciao for now.