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Things to Do in Salem Feb. 24 Family Caregiver Seminar - "The Language of Dementia"2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Center 50+ 2615 Portland RD NE Salem OR 97301 "The Language of Dementia" is the theme of this month's free Understanding Alzheimer's Disease seminar for family caregivers. Join us and learn how to use verbal and non-verbal communication to minimize frustration and anger for both the caregiver and the person with dementia. Have more knowledge, skills, confidence, harmony and peace in your caregiving experience. Presented in partnership with the Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time with Friends Programs, with additional support by NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Presenter: Dara Queen, Community Relations Director at Senior Helpers Phone: 503-588-6303 Email: [email protected] Feb. 25 Salem Reads: Priced Out Documentary Film7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Grand Theatre 191 High St NE Salem OR 97301 Salem Progressive Film Series presents a film exploring the complexities of gentrification. Priced Out (2017) is a heartbreaking documentary of the history of housing discrimination in Portland and the personal impact it has on residents. There will be a moderated discussion following the film. This event is a part of the monthlong 2020 Salem Reads: One Community, One Book project, focusing on the book Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson. Salem Reads is an annual project of the Salem Public Library Foundation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Feb. 26 Salem Reads: Bias and Kids - How Do Our Prejudices Affect Our Children?6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Bush Elementary School Gymnasium 410 14th ST SE Salem OR Verónika Nuñez and Kyrié Kellett lead a bilingual Spanish conversation. As parents, family members, teachers, neighbors and voters – how do our biases influence how we interact with the children in our lives and communities? We will reflect on how our biases – conscious and unconscious – shape everything from our subtle interactions with the kids we care for to the way we make political decisions that influence children in our society. This event is a part of the monthlong 2020 Salem Reads: One Community, One Book project, focusing on the book Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson. Salem Reads is an annual project of the Salem Public Library Foundation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Feb. 27 Edgewater Partnership Meeting12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.West Salem Boys ＆ Girls Club 925 Gerth ST NW Salem OR 97304 Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in the Edgewater District of West Salem. For more information, call City of Salem Neighborhood Services at 503-588-6207. Salem Reads: Open Mic Night - Tell Your Truth, Part 27:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Taproot Lounge ＆ Café 356 State ST Salem OR 97301 Take inspiration from Piecing Me Together and tell your truth. Come share a poem, song, story, skit, jam, joke, or just come to listen and appreciate. Everyone is invited to be a part of this open mic partnership between Taproot Lounge and Salem Reads, celebrating the book’s themes of identity, strength, taking action, and artistic expression. This event is a part of the monthlong 2020 Salem Reads: One Community, One Book project, focusing on the book Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson. Salem Reads is an annual project of the Salem Public Library Foundation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected]
City Council & Meetings Feb. 24 Salem Housing Advisory Committee11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Salem Housing Authority 360 Church Street SE Salem OR 97301 Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Advisory Committee Agenda: Agenda Salem Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: Minutes Salem Housing Advisory Committee Phone: 503-373-3801 Email: [email protected] 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 503-373-3801 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Traffic Control Conference Room Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 325 Salem OR 97301 The Salem City Council Finance Committee is a standing committee of the City Council whose purpose is to advise the City Council and City Manager on financial policy, planning and management issues. Agenda: February 24, 2020 Phone: 503-588-6040 Email: [email protected] 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 503-588-6040 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Executive Session of the City Council5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m.City Manager’s Conference Room Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220 Salem OR 97301 Executive Session - ORS 192.660(2)(d) Labor Negotiations Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available. Phone: 503-588-6097 Email: [email protected] 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 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission Agenda: Agenda Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Minutes: Minutes Salem Housing Authority Commission Phone: 503-588-6368 Email: [email protected] 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 503-588-6368 at least two business days prior to the meeting. City Council Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Regular Meeting of the City Council Agenda: February 24, 2020 City Council Agenda Meeting Minutes: February 24, 2020 City Council Minutes Phone: 503-588-6097 Email: [email protected] 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 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting.
