Wines Northwest - A Guide to the Wine Country of the Pacific Northwest

Driving services and packaged tours are available to explore the scenic Willamette Valley wine country.

When: On your own schedule.

Where: Visit www.winesnw.com to make arrangements.

Cost: Varies - dependent on package purchase and service arrangements.

Spirit Mountain Casino and Resort

Spirit Mountain Casino is located approximately 30 miles west of Salem. The casino and resort features a 254 - room lodge, 90,000 square feet of casino gaming, five restaurants, live entertainment and other special events. The casino has both smoking and non-smoking gaming areas including 2,000 slot machines, craps and poker tables, a high-stakes poker room, roulette tables and Keno. Sign up at the conference.

When:

• Tuesday, May 12, 2009 (9:15 AM - 2:30 PM)
• Thursday, May 14, 2009 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Where: Visit www.spiritmountain.com/ to learn more

Cost: Shuttle is $5 per person.

Walk Salem Downtown Delights

Take a walk through Salem's Riverfront Park and ride the Riverfront Carousel, shop without sales tax in Salem's Downtown Historic District or local shopping malls, stop for coffee along the way or treat yourself to a wonderful meal at one of our many fine dining or casual eating establishments.

When:

• Downtown Historic District: Most retail shops are open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
• Salem Center Mall: View mall hours and other information.
• Riverfront Carousel: Visit the Salem Riverfront Carousel Web site for more information.

Where: Salem Downtown!

Cost: Riverfront Carousel ride is $1.50

Silver Spur Country Dance & Dine

Free line dance lesson and mechanical bull ride. Sign up at the conference.

When: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Where: Silver Spur, 1821 Silverton Road NE, Salem

Cost: Shuttle is $5 per person

Oregon DDS Building "Green" Tour

When: Friday, May 15, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Mark your conference reservation form

Where: DDS Building, 3150 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR 97305

Cost: Free Shuttle

Salem Saturday Market

Fresh, locally produced fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Cut flowers, plants, arts & crafts, on-site prepared foods and free entertainment. Free parking or a short walk from the Salem Conference Center.

When: May through October, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. (Saturday, 5/16)

Where: Corner of Summer and Marion streets. Visit www.salemsaturdaymarket.com/ to learn more.

Cost: Free to browse!