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Submit Questions for June 15 City Manager Candidate Virtual Forum

June 10, 2022

Four-month recruitment and screen process yields three finalists

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Splash Fountains Open June 21, 2022

June 9, 2022

Salem’s self-operating splash fountains will be open every day beginning Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Spray fountains are a fun way to stay cool during the hot summer weather. The splash fountains at Riverfront and River Road Parks are open two hours earlier than the splash fountains at the smaller neighborhood parks.

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Sign Up to Comment June 13 on Our Salem, 2023 Budget and Other City Issues

June 9, 2022

Salem City Council and Salem Urban Renewal Agency to Meet

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Public Works Day is Back!

June 2, 2022

Come to Riverfront Park for City of Salem’s Public Works Day on June 17, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Meet Oscar the Orca!

June 2, 2022

Introducing Oscar the Orca the newest member to the Clean Streams Education Team! Oscar will help teach students about orcas, their adaptations, behaviors, diets, and habitat.

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Indian School Excavation Reveals Thousands of Artifacts

June 2, 2022

April excavation drew archaeologists and volunteers from around the region.

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2022 Summer Reading Club starts June 7

May 27, 2022

Readers of all ages are invited to Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Salem Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Club. Sign up, track time, and earn badges for completing activities through Beanstack online or the Beanstack app, available for phones, tablets, and other devices.

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29 Graduating Seniors Earn City Recognition for Volunteerism

May 26, 2022

Teens’ volunteerism includes virtual forums, leadership summits, volunteering at City events, special projects and the annual shoe drive

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Poll Focuses on Community Improvement Bond Perceptions

May 24, 2022

Polling on bond perceptions starts today

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In-Person Family Storytime Resumes

May 19, 2022

In-person Family Storytime resumes Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

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Oct. 08
Bucket of Words: Teen Writing Group2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Digital Meeting

Bucket of Words meetings include individual and group writing exercises, mini-lessons, encouragement, silliness, and chances to share about works in progress. Meetings include writing prompts for individual or group writing and optional time for sharing. New members are always welcome.

Sign up to get monthly notices about Bucket of Words. You will get the Zoom ID by email the day before each meeting.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Oct. 11
Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA) Meeting10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Paradise Island Park
3100 Turner RD SE
Salem OR 97302

Monthly neighborhood meeting.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-540-2303

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Tinker Tech Time4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Story Room B
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Kids through grade 5 with an adult are invited to explore a variety of STEAM activities in the library. Check out a kit at the Children's Desk from a variety of choices for a 30-minute session in Story Room B. A CCRLS library card is required. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most kits are recommended for grades 2 - 5, but there is also a small selection of kits available for younger children.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Northeast Neighbors (NEN) Association Meeting6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Monthly neighborhood meeting. Please see agenda for Zoom meeting link and details.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-540-2303

Learn more

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Oct. 12
North Neighbors (N2) Meeting11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in North Salem Neighborhoods. For more information, call Salem Leadership Foundation at 503-315-8924.

We meet every second Tuesday of each month. Locations vary.

Phone: 503-315-8924

Hearings Officer5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Digital Meeting
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