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Scarecrows greet downtown visitors

By Melissa Wagoner Business owners in downtown Silverton will be welcoming fall with a Scarecrow Showcase – a fun competition the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce hopes will promote business while creating a fun, family-friendly experience. “The scarecrows will be up for the month of October and the ‘favorites’ will be selected by a vote of the public and announced […]

The home of Emily and Greg Sisk, in Mount Angel, is thoroughly decorated for Halloween. The display has gained the attention of 1.4 million viewers on TikTok and sparked meaningful interactions. Submitted photo

This is Halloween – Mount Angel family goes all out for spooky

By Stephen Floyd Halloween has become a lot more fun this year for one family in Mount Angel. Emily and Greg Sisk were already prepared to go big after their lederhosen-themed skeletons got a lot of attention in 2022.  Little did they know their efforts would be viewed by more than 1 million people online and touch the lives of […]

Return of the zombies: Dancers needed for Thriller in the Streets

By Melissa Wagoner  What says Halloween more than a flash-mob of zombies jerkily dancing to Michael Jackson’s classic song from 1982, Thriller? “It’s so cool,” Marta Hazekamp – owner of Revolutionary Dance and Movement Company in Silverton – said of the annual performance which will be making a comeback this Halloween. “So many people were so excited to see it […]

Fall family fun: Something for little ones, big ones and in betweens

By Melissa Wagoner Family friendly events abound in the Willamette Valley during October. At no other time is bounty more apparent than in the fall when families can tour farms and pick out the perfect  pumpkins, fresh apples and corn on the cob. Bauman Farms is one of the many farms throwing a month-long celebration. It features the traditional pumpkin […]

Harvest, Halloween happenings: Fun for the whole family

Scarecrows are sprouting  and fun fall activities are happening at The Oregon Garden throughout the month of October. Family Harvest Days are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 and 27. Bring the family to enjoy fun, educational harvest activities like gourd bowling, pumpkin painting, learning why leaves change colors, learning about tractors, and more. The event, free with […]