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Governor Kitzhaber to Present Awards for Youth-Designed Healthy Living Projects

The contest was built around the four "pillars" of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative.

(Salem, Oregon) - Nine groups of youth will be honored on May 4 at the state capital for their project proposals to Oregon Youth in Action (OYIA).

Largest One-Day food Drive in the World - Letter Carriers Food Drive

Distribution of emergency food remains at record high levels.

(Portland, Oregon) - Help stamp out hunger! It's easy. Simply place nonperishable food donations by your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 14, for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive.

Sixth Annual Albany Teen Art Show Reception

(Albany, Oregon) - The sixth annual Albany Teen Art Show is on display at Albany City Hall through May, and a public reception to honor the work of 125 Albany-area teens will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

The reception will be in the Great Hall at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW., and is open to the public, artists and their friends and family.

Fifth Annual Willamette Volleyball Classic to be Held This Weekend

(Corvallis, Oregon) - Oregon State University is pleased to announce that it will host the Fifth Annual Willamette Volleyball on May 6-8.

The event will be capped by an exhibition match between Oregon State and Western Washington on Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in legendary Gill Coliseum. Admission is free to the event and fans can pick up the 2011 spring poster for autographs post-match.

Free Head and Neck Screening Offered by Salem Cancer Institute

(Salem, Oregon) - To promote awareness, regular exams and the importance of early detection, Salem Cancer Institute at Salem Hospital is offering a free head and neck cancer screening to the community on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Preservation Month Fair at the State Capitol in Salem

(Salem, Oregon) - May is National Historic Preservation Month and for Oregon communities throughout the state it's an opportunity to reflect on significant historic sites and buildings that help tell the stories of our past as well as to recognize contributions that individuals and organizations have made to local preservation projects.

That`s All Folks! The Mel Blanc Story

Runs June 2 - September 11, 2011; Exhibition Opening Reception: 1st Thurday, June 2, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Many of us know Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Pepe Le Pew, Barney Rubble, and countless other cartoon characters. But who is he really? Did you know that he grew up in Portland? Did you know the original spelling of his name was Blank?

Did you know that he was the first voice artist in Hollywood to receive screen credit?

Volunteers Out in Force to Benefit Marion-Polk Food Share

(Salem, Oregon) - Volunteers from Comcast, Sodexo and the general public will be gardening, food repackaging, doing maintenance and advocating for Marion-Polk Food Share programs on April 30. More volunteers are welcome to participate in the huge work party.

Marion County Fire District Hosts Open House and Egg Hunt this Saturday in Clear Lake

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion County Fire District #1 Clear Lake Station 6 is hosting an Open House and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.

Volunteers Needed for 10th Annual Breitenbush Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project

(Springfield, Oregon) - The US Forest Service and various partners are seeking volunteers to participate in a project aimed at improving habitat for wildlife. Organizers hope to attract up to 75 volunteers to assist with various tasks including the removal of noxious weeds, fertilization, pruning, and litter collection.