Aldo Nadi Casino Night
May 1st 6:30-11:00 pmHere's something you don't see every day - A 1920's casino-style night on the town to benefit Salem Classical Fencing. Play craps, blackjack, Texas Hold 'em, and roulette. Feel like a high roller as you click your casino chips together or call "all in!" Entertainment also includes a three-weapon fencing tournament and auction. $25.00 - includes casino chips 503-375-9209 or http://casino.salemclassicalfencing.org Located at: Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S Pacific Hwy 99W, Rickreall
Bjorn Again: The ABBA Experience - May 1st @ 7:30 pm Jill!!!! This has your name all over it. Maybe Eric too! The number one ABBA show in the world. Varies 503.375.3574, www.elsinoretheatre.com Located at: Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High Street SE, Salem
Silverton Nickel May 4thCuatro de Mayo Chihuahua Races! (say that 3x fast with an accent!)Yup, you read that right, Come and celebrate Cuatro de Mayo (that's May 4th for you gringos!)at the Silverton Nickel with our Annual Chihuahua Races, Buckets of Coronas and lots of great food!If you have a Chihuahua that you'd like to race register by e-mailing: jwatson@woodennickel.com
I know that Freda Piquita Juanita would run circles around the pack with her long Chichi-wa legs! But Peanut would be right on her heals!
Screamin' Dinner Deals:Pork Carnitas $8.99 - Carne Asada $8.991/2 Pollo Asado $7.99
First Friday ~ Silverton - May 7thFirst Friday, May 7th, at Mac's Place If you haven't been in to Mac's lately you should make a plan to visit on First Friday! They've added a chicken rotisserie and will be handing out samples on 1st Friday! They also have $3 Appetizer Plates from 4-6 every Friday and Saturday
Mac's Music for May
Saturday - May 8- Chris Cain
Saturday - May 15- Big Monti ----> very fun good blues!
Saturday - May 22- Flextones -----> great mix!
Silverton's 4th Annual Wine & Jazz Festival - May 8thwww.SilvertonWineandJazz.com Saturday Ticket office is located at Silverton Realty, 303 Oak St. 11am-8pmThe line up is huge with even some locals thrown in. Paul Unger '87 alum and George Mitchell. Get the entire line up online or pick up the entire program at area merchants. Great time to walk around town sipping some really great wines. If you're not a wine fan 7-Brides will be pouring their brew at Lisa's on Water St. Three of my faves will be in town too so don't miss Piluso, Pudding River and the ever amazing Vitis Ridge. Can you say Marechal Foch?!?! Yummo. With 24 jazz acts the town will be alive with music!
Silverton's 27th Annual Hospital Fun Run - May 8thRegister at www.silvertonhospital.org/funrun Or register in person at the Hospital Community Service Center 319 Fairview.8 am children's 1-mile run8:45 am 5k run or walk for all ages.
Mother's Day - May 9th
Silverton Pet Parade May 15th - 10 amLine up at 8:00 am at the Coolidge-Mclaine park. Kids of all ages and pets of all kinds! Pet parade has been a tradition since 1932. Can you believe my mom won for most freckles and reddest hair?! Please someone bring their pet cow this year! Even though the parade doesn't start until 10 it is so fun to stroll through the participants and see all the animals dressed up. Best spot in front of the Methodist Church. Parade route through town and ends at Eugene Field school. Don't forget to check out the Silverton Farmers market and this is truly the weekend for garage sale mania!
"Get Rich" Texas Hold'em Tournament - Saturday May15thPresented by Rich Duncan Construction, as part of Keizerfest. Tuff Ranch BBQ at McNary Golf Course6:00 pm Registration Opens $30 Buy-In (Ten $15 Re-Buys available the first two hours)7:00 pm PlayBegins
Thunder in the Garden The Oregon Garden rumbles with the sound of motorcycles rolling into place for a display. Motorcycle displays, related vendors, food, live music, and beer are part of the festivities. Adults $10, seniors $9, students $8, under 7 & members are free. 503.874.2536, www.oregongarden.org Located at: The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton
Keizer Iris Festival 11:00 am-8:00 pm 05/21 - 05/23 A community celebration for the iris bloom season. It is a family event, with a parade Saturday May 22nd, starts at 10:30 am at River Road & Lockhaven continues South to River Rd & Glynbrook. Garden walks, carnival, games, 5k & 10k and half marathon runs, car show, entertainment and more. Free 503.393.9111, www.irisfestival.com Located at: Keizer Station, Off of I-5 at Exit 260B, Keizer
Wine Cheese & Raw Chocolate - May 22, 2-6pmLive bluegrass music may sweep you away in the garden on this farm. Sip wines from Eola Hills Wine Cellars & savor award the winning cheeses of Willamette Valley Cheese, only to be topped off with decadent raw chocolate by Stirs The Soul Chocolates. $9 in advance $12 at the door info@mdiwayfarmsoregon.com Located at: Midway Farms, 6980 NW Hwy 20 , Albany
Cubanisimo - Memorial Weekend Celebration, 12-5pmExperience live music, dancing, tapas and a selection of wine. $10 per person/ $5 tapasSalsa Music by Los Rumberos del Caribe on Saturday and Sunday. 503.588.1763, www.cubanisimovineyards.com Located at: Cubanisimo Vineyard, 1754 Best Rd. NS, Salem, 503.588.1763
Willamette Valley Vineyards Bike Ride and Hill Climb Challenge! May 23rdEnjoy a scenic 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile bike ride through the beautiful central Willamette Valley on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Ride times start at 8:00 a.m. (50 mile), 9:00 a.m. (25 mile) and 10:00 a.m. (10 mile) at Cloverdale Elementary School located at 9666 Parrish Gap SE Turner, OR. Finish the day at the winery enjoying Willamette Valley Vineyards' delicious and sustainable wines accompanied with an incredible fajita buffet (vegetarian options available).
Registration is $30 an includes ride, souvenir t-shirt, wine tasting, Riedel wine glass, lunch, coupons and discounts, support vehicle and staff, prizes and bragging rights. An extra prize will be awarded to riders who ride their bike up our infamous hill for the Hill Climb Challenge. Enjoy live music from the LeNunes as well as an after bike ride massage from Executive Experience Massage.Guests are welcome for wine tasting and lunch at an additional charge that can be purchased online or at the door the day of the event. Space is limited to first 200 registrants. Please register online at www.wvv.com. $30 per person until May 1, 2010 and then registration will increase to $45. Event Sponsors: Travel Salem and Bike Peddler Hey- Kari and Lisa if you plan to go let me know! I could probably brave the 10 miler on my cruiser.
Schreiner's Iris Garden - May 31stSchreiner's Iris Garden Big Band & Chicken BBQ3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Keizer BBQ Chicken Dinner served503-393-323
Memorial Day - May 31st aka: Vineyard weekend
Word of Mouth:
Stop by the Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro for breakfast and save a bundle. The clever little place to nosh is also a perfect place for romantic starts to the day and a treat for anyone looking for a delicious and different hot breakfast on a weekday. Word of Mouth serves a different "special" for one hour every weekday morning from 7 a.m. when they open until 8 a.m. when the regular menu comes out. The special changes daily and you can find out in advance what will be served by signing up for their e-mail alerts, or you can be summoned via Twitter. Sorry, no specials on the weekends.Friday's special, by example, was sage sausage with fresh spinach and mushrooms scrambled with three eggs and topped with Swiss cheese. It was served with baby red potatoes and 10-grain toast. But here's the savings news. This breakfast after 8 a.m. is $8.50. Not too bad for all you get, but before 8 a.m., it's only $3.95. Imagine treating yourself and a client to a business meal for $7.90 plus beverage and tip? Sure you can get a cheaper breakfast at places such as Denny's, but this is great fare at a great price. To save almost $5 per breakfast, sign up for the e-mail alert at wordofsalem.com or find the bistro on Twitter at wordofmouth.OR. The restaurant is closed Mondays, and is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and weekends as well. Find Word of Mouth at 140 17th St. NE, about one block north of State Street on the east side of the street. Call (503) 930-4285 for more details.
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