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Take a Hike with Dino Venti What do you like most about Salem? The people — they have always been warm and welcoming. What is your favorite thing to do in Salem? Walk my dogs at Minto, rain or shine. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chips What is your favorite childhood memory? I always loved Christmas because I come from a large family (I'm the youngest of 11) and it was always exciting to see the tree all full of decorations and presents. I remember the anticipation that Santa would bring something fun... and not socks. What is your worst habit? I have a weakness for chips. I can polish off a bag in one sitting. Which talent would you most like to have? The ability to play any musical instrument like my dad and a better voice because I love to sing but I don't think singing loves me.
What topic could you spend hours talking about? All the topics. I love to talk. I'm a recreation trail advocate. That topic is at the top of my list. If you could go back in history, which famous person would you most like to hang out with? Stephen Hawking What do you do to try to make the world a better place? I try to live my life with tolerance, compassion and empathy. Early morning or late night? Early morning Mountains or ocean? Mountains and ocean, in Oregon we can get them both at the same time! Chunky or creamy peanut butter? Chunky
From the 2021 Lord & Schryver Conservancy Neighborhood Garden Tour
Make Music Day
Make Music Day is an international celebration of sound that takes place every year on the Summer Solstice. With events happening around the globe, Salem is just one of 700 plus cities that take to the streets to sing, play and celebrate. Register to participate as a band or venue. June 21, 2022 | makemusicsalem.org
Neighborhood Garden Tour
The 3rd annual Lord & Schryver Conservancy Neighborhood Garden Tour will feature 12 unique residential gardens within walking distance of each other in Salem's beautiful and historic Fairmount Hills neighborhood. Tickets go on sale in late April. June 4 and 5, 2022 | lordschryver.org
Terra Nova
Pentacle Theatre presents Terra Nova by Ted Tally. In the winter of 1911-12, five Englishmen and five Norwegians raced each other to the bottom of the Earth. Only the Norwegians returned. Terra Nova is the story of Captain Scott’s expedition to the South Pole, as recounted in a mixture of fantasy and realism which underlines both the human and the epic qualities of the adventure. Directed by Scott Ramp. July 8 to 30, 2022 | pentacletheatre.org winter spring 2021/22 2022 | www.pressplaysalem.com | 37
