Mid Valley Reporter

On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 12 Noon, the Salem Riverfront Carousel will be renamed and dedicated to founder Hazel Patton. The occasion will celebrate the woman who planted the Carousel seeds and the 22nd anniversary of its opening.

Please join us to show Hazel, and Salem, how much she means to us.

The party will be the unveiling of new marquee signs for all three sides of the Carousel building. The event will also jumpstart a campaign to fund Hazel’s final dream for the Carousel: the construction of the Carousel Stables Annex, where the public will be able to watch artisans hand carve and paint new additions to the Carousel family.

Throughout Hazel’s long history of civic engagement, she has given unselfishly. She has watched and applauded as homages to Tom McCall, Peter Courtney and Gerry Frank have been erected in Riverfront Park to recognize their contributions.

On June 3rd, we will celebrate Hazel’s name being added to a list of others who have contributed their time, talent, and treasure to improve the quality of life in Salem. The Carousel will be a landmark and a focal point for generations to come. It is fitting to have Hazel Patton’s name placed on the Carousel building.

Also, if you would like to help Hazel realize her dream to add the Stables Annex as the Carousel’s finishing touch here is how you can make a donation: Online by going to the Carousel website at: salemcarousel.wixsite.com/salemcarousel/generalcontributions

Click on "Donate" at the top right, then under "I would like my contribution to go toward the following", select “Stables Annex Campaign”.Or simply mail your tax deductible donation to Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 and note it is for the “Stables Annex Campaign” on your check.

We hope to see you on June 3rd!

The “Hazel Team”:

Barbara Bonnem, Elaine Sanchez, Caren Ann Jackson, Emil Graziani, Jinx Brandt, Jeff Hart and Sandra Chiodo

You are invited to a party to celebrate
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel Building
being renamed the
“Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel”
The event is open to the whole community,
please pass this invitation on to your friends!
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 — 12 Noon
Riverfront Carousel Building
101 Front Street NE, Salem 97301 

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