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Robot Showdown At OMSI

Student Demos And Scrimmage Showcase Real-World Robotics

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Don't miss the edge-of-your-seat excitement of robots battling it out at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)! Experience the thrill of victory and pounding defeat as high school robotics teams from throughout Oregon and Vancouver gather at OMSI for a day of mechanical madness at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Showcase.

Families are encouraged to come get an up-close look at these 120-pound student-designed robots in action (and even test one out) in OMSI's Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Entry to this event is included with regular museum admission.

McMinnville Cruisers Return to Drag the Gut

Festival in downtown "Mac" brings back tradition many have missed.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - “Dragging the gut” is something fairly unique to McMinnville, Oregon. It’s a term most towns didn’t use, one that is perhaps even a bit unappealing to outsiders.

But to very specific small towns throughout America, dragging the gut was nothing less than a really good time.

Linn Benton Loop Bus System Anniversary

30 Years serving Albany, Corvallis, Philomath, and Adair Village

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The Linn-Benton Loop Bus System will mark its 30th anniversary on Friday October 8, 2010. Friday passengers, already riding free during Try Transit Week, will be treated to some giveaways as part of the celebration.

Gala Dinner, Concert, to Benefit South Salem H.S. Orchestra`s Europe Tour And Saxon`s Culinary Arts

(SALEM, Ore.) - Award-winning musicians and culinary arts students from South Salem High School will team up to provide an evening of fine music and fine dining on October 14th, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the South Salem High School Gym, to benefit the Chamber Orchestra's March, 2011, concert tour of Austria and Germany and the Saxon's Culinary Arts Team.

Oregon League of Minority Voters to Host Civil Rights Forum Oct. 14

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The Oregon League of Minority Voters (OLMV) will host the first annual State of Civil Rights Oregon Forum at the University of Oregon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14. The luncheon will take place in the Club Room at Autzen Stadium, 2700 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Eugene.

Calendar events for October 4th through October 8th 2010

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Calendar of events for October 4th in Salem, Albany, McMinnville and Corvallis

The Oregon Garden Fire Safety House to serve as life-sized teaching tool

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - The Oregon Garden Foundation is excited to announce a partnership to develop the first full-scale fire prevention and safety house in the nation. Teaming with Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Moonstone Garden Management, Inc., and Oregon State University (OSU), the foundation will use grant funds and donations to remodel a home located on The Oregon Garden property in Silverton into one that showcases fire-resistant landscaping and building construction on the outside and home fire prevention and safety on the inside.

Explore your creativity in OMSI`s new exhibit-design zone

OMSI's Design Zone Exhibit Postponed to November 20th 2010

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame? How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor? What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills? Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers, music producers, roller coaster designers, and other creative problem solvers do what they do in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's (OMSI) new exhibition, Design Zone, opening October 23, 2010. Design Zone is presented at OMSI through the generous support of sponsors TriQuint Semiconductor and Mentor Graphics and will be on exhibit through May 30, 2011.

Oregon Days of Culture October 1 - 8

Though concentrated in an 8-day week, Oregon Days of Culture highlights everyday culture in every Oregon community

(SALEM, Ore.) - Friday, October 1 is the first day of the 8-day week that is Oregon Days of Culture. The celebration kicks off tonight with an open house at the Oregon History Museum, which will be open every day of the celebration - through Friday, October 8 - free.

Oregon State Treasurer Candidates Debate

Salem City Club is pleased to present this debate at noon, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Mission Mill Museum

(Salem, Oregon) - Oregon's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) must have the integrity, knowledge, and skills to safeguard Oregon's finances and maximize return on state investments. On Friday, October 8, you will hear first hand from four candidates why they believe they are the right person to be Oregon's CFO. Salem City Club is pleased to present this debate beginning at noon.