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Kids Culinary Academy Dates: June 30–July 2, 2026 Ages: Youth entering grades 6–8 Location: UWL Student Union Theme: The Crave Lab: Creative Cooking with Confidence Format: Three days of hands-on kitchen instruction, practice, and culinary activities. The experience culminates in The Crave Lab Showcase, where youth prepare and present a meal for family and friends,…

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Join Us for the West Salem Fire Department Pancake Breakfast! Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and the entire family! We’re hosting a free-will donation Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the fire station. We have been working hard on making improvements to the apparatus bay at…

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The ARC’s first floor will serve as the festival’s “Atrium,” a dynamic gathering space for festival-goers. This space will harness the beloved atmosphere of the Atrium at the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) lobby. The ARC first floor will host festival box office and information, filmmaker meet-and-greets/panel discussions, workshops, merchandise, and other programming throughout the festival…

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Eleanor Roosevelt recounts her journey from a shy orphan into a confident, driven woman. Shaped by hardship, she rose to become a champion of civil rights, an author, and a respected stateswoman. She was hailed by President Harry S. Truman as “The First Lady of the World.” Come hear her story! No registration required. Presented…

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44th Annual Boys McDonald’s Basketball Classic (4th – 9th Grade Boys School-Based Teams)

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7th Annual McDonald’s Basketball Classic (4th – 8th Grade Girls School-Based Teams)

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Formerly known as the Candlelight Snowshoe Hike, we want you to know that walking in boots or skiing are also great choices for this winter evening event. Regardless of what’s on your feet, you’re sure to be astonished by the captivating views and magical atmosphere as you hike a trail lit by luminaries. Afterwards, enjoy…

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The Pizza Project at-a-glance Dates: July 27–30, 2026 Ages: Youth entering grades 8–10 Location: UWL Student Union Format: The Pizza Project is a four-day, immersive summer program incorporating culinary and visual arts, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and teamwork! Turn Your Love for Pizza into a Business! Do you love pizza? Have you ever dreamed of making…

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ArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist Travis Head: Artist Talk & Opening Reception for Busy Boys, Better Boys Artist Talk: March 26, 4 p.m. Opening Reception: March 26, 5 p.m. Join UWL School of Visual & Performing Arts for ArtsFest Advance! guest artist Travis Head. Mr. Head will deliver an artist talk on March 26 at 4…