May 3: Marion-Polk Early Learning Hub: Making a Difference for Children!   There is an adage that it takes a village to raise a child. It is amazing when that “village” includes effective programs, systems, and policies to support the family and the child. Enter the Early Learning Hubs! Early Learning Hubs exist in 16 regions across Oregon. […]

April 19: Early Childhood Attachment…What it is and Why We Care!   Today we welcome Ariahna Hays, a licensed therapist, who will help us understand the importance of the psychological phenomenon of early childhood attachment. Aria was a Rotary Exchange Student in high school and thanks to Rotary, spent 10 months in Ecuador! Aria will explore […]

April 12: Meet Janet Chvatal, a Classical Soprano, Paul Harris Fellow, and Much More   Janet Marie Chvatal, originally from Beaverton, Oregon, is a classical soprano and proud Oregonian who has achieved international acclaim in musical theater as a performer, director, producer, and author.   Janet graduated with honors from Sunset High School, and summa cum […]

April 5: Celebrating Children!   Children are our future! We all want the children in our lives and community to succeed! Many of our recent Rotary investments have supported resources and programs for children of all ages.    Today we will hear from a panel of three experienced community leaders who will comment on the question, “What are […]

March 29: State of Local Journalism in Salem   News outlets have been undergoing massive change as they merge, contract, and close. There has been a loss of local coverage, a reduction in news sources, printed vs. online options, and impacts on younger generations. Les Zaitz, one of Oregon’s top investigative reporters and publisher of the […]

March 15: Farmers Ending Hunger Helps Feed Oregonians   Farmers Ending Hunger is an Oregon nonprofit established in 2005. Its mission is to deliver more high-quality, locally produced food commodities to the Oregon Food Bank network. Since the first donation in the fall of 2006, over 33 million pounds of food commodities have been donated. Executive […]

March 8: Enjoy a Performance by the Sprague High School Choir   The Sprague High School Choir has a history of excellence and outstanding teachers, including Gary Frame, Russ Christensen, and now David Brown. The choir has won several State OSAA Championships and is considered to be one of the best High School Choirs in the […]

February 22: Salem’s Career Technical Education Center   Rhonda Rhodes, Principal of the Career Technical Education Center for Salem Keizer Public Schools, will be joining us this week. In her sixth year at the helm of CTEC, she remains passionate about preparing students for exciting, high-paying, and rewarding careers. Rhonda enjoys the innovation involved in her position and will […]