AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJuneteenth in Salem: The Salem-Keizer NAACP brought hundreds to Riverfront City Park for live performances, Black-owned vendors, food, and community booths—celebrating freedom and local resilience. Juneteenth across Oregon: Gresham and Grants Pass also hosted joy-forward events, including Opal’s Walk for Freedom in Grants Pass, with music and speakers for all ages. Coast summer kickoff: Cannon Beach’s iconic Sandcastle Contest returns June 19–21 with demos, natural-material rules, and judging on the beach. UO graduation fallout: University of Oregon President Karl Scholz apologized after two ceremonies were moved last-minute due to heat, causing major confusion for families. Arts & entertainment in Ashland: Oregon Cabaret Theatre opens “Chicago” for the summer, with “Dracula: Comedy of Terrors” next. Film in Union County: “Bad Day for Bigfoot” is filming in La Grande, featuring Chris Elliott and Michael Ian Black. Sports spotlight: Portland Track Festival features world medalist Emily Mackay, and U20 track action continues to turn heads.
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