Memorial Day 2019 services, events in the Salem area

Memorial Day weekend isn't just about getting a day off work, it's about honoring those who have died while serving in the military.

Here's a roundup of services in the Mid-Valley, plus some other events: 

Services

Corvallis: Memorial Day program, 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, National Guard Armory, 1100 NW Kings Blvd. Free. 541-753-6410.

Dallas: Program featuring more than 700 flags, Color Guard, the Dallas High School choir and band and Mayor Brian Dalton, 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, Dallas Cemetery, 2065 SW Fairview Avenue. Free. 503-623-3727.

Mt. Angel: Organized by the American Legion Mt. Angel Post No. 89, this annual Memorial Day service is to remember those who died in active military service. 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, Calvary Cemetery, 1015 N Main St. (may take place at St. Mary Catholic Church, 575 E College St. due to weather); Veterans are invited to take part in a march to Calvary Cemetery beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a reception a reception for veterans and their families following the service at Legion Hall, 740 E College St. 503-845-6119.

Salem: A statewide Memorial Day celebration organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs featuring speaker David Solomon, presentation of the colors, Pledge of Allegiance and the playing of TAPS, 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial, 700 Summer St. NE. Free.

For more Memorial Day services in Oregon, visit oregondva.com/2019memorialday.

Other things to do 

Let Freedom Ring — Celebrating Polk County Veterans: Features a parade, the Blessing of the Bikes, live music, vendors, arts, crafts and the presentation of a banner for those "Killed in Action," 10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, Falls City. Free admission. micc-or.org.

Trinity Vineyards: Annual open house featuring new wines, munchies and live music, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, Trinity Vineyards, 1031 Wahl Lane S. $15. 503-371-6977 or trinityvineyards.com.

Summer Music Series: Memorial Day weekend will kick-off “Music on the Willamette” with live “soul fix’n blues” music from The Ted Vaughn Blues Band, plus wine, Oregon craft beers and the food truck Coin Operated Boy, live music from 1 to 4 p.m., event from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, Arcane Cellars, 22350 Magness Road NW. $5 cover. Camping in the vineyard is available, call 503-868-7076 for reservations. arcanecellars.com.

Airlie Winery: Live music, five tastes and an Airlie wine glass, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. $15, $10 to those with own Airlie wine glass, half price for wine club members. 503-838-6013 or airliewinery.com.

Cubanisimo Vineyards: Live music, tapas, wine, salsa lessons and raffles, music 1 to 4 p.m. each day, event from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 1754 Best Road NW. $30 package (admission, two drink tickets, salsa lessons, entry into raffles and a stemless wine glass), $20 package (admission, salsa lessons and one drink ticket), $10 designated driver, $5 for ages 15 and younger, free for active/retired military and wine club members. 503-588-1763 or cubanisimovineyards.com.

Coria Estates: Live music, food from local food trucks and wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 8252 Redstone Avenue SE. 503-363-0525 or coriaestates.com.

Firesteed Cellars: Live music in the cellar, wine flights, lawn games and guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 2200 W Pacific Hwy (99W), Rickreall. $10 tasting fee, free for wine club members. 503-623-8683 or firesteed.com.

Pudding River Wine Cellars: Open house featuring a wine release, art show, food and live music, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 9374 Sunnyview Road NE. $15 tasting fee. 503-365-0391 or puddingriver.com.

Redhawk Vineyard & Winery: Wine & barrel tasting, delicious food and an incredible view, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 2995 Michigan City Lane NW. $12 tasting fee. 503-362-1596 or www.redhawkwine.com.

Willamette Valley Vineyards: Wine flights featuring latest releases, tours, live music, lawn games and a BBQ-themed menu (for purchase), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner. $20, $10 for wine club members, owners and guests, free for children with paying parent and veterans/active military with ID. 503-588-9463 or .

Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. To support her work, consider subscribing. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby. 

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