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Things to Do in Salem Dec. 10 Salem Reads: Piecing Me Together Book Give Away3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.West Salem Library 395 Glen Creek RD NW Salem OR 97304 Salem Reads chosen title, Piecing Me Together, will be given away - 400 free books, one to each library cardholder. Don’t have a library card? Don’t worry. Just bring your picture ID and proof of address, and we’ll get you a free card. If you miss the give away, we have 120 library copies in circulation. The book can also be purchased at Friends Book Store, Salem Book Bin, and Reader’s Guide. We hope you will join us for the fourth season of Salem Reads in February 2020. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Salem Reads: Piecing Me Together Book Give Away6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Salem Public Library Main Branch 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Salem Reads chosen title, Piecing Me Together, will be given away - 400 free books, one to each library cardholder. Don’t have a library card? Don’t worry. Just bring your picture ID and proof of address, and we’ll get you a free card. If you miss the give away, we have 120 library copies in circulation. The book can also be purchased at Friends Book Store, Salem Book Bin, and Reader’s Guide. We hope you will join us for the fourth season of Salem Reads in February 2020. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Dec. 11 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. Dec. 13 Tinker Tech Time3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Story Room A Salem Public Library An afterschool drop-in program. Kids in grades 2–5 with an adult are invited to check out Tinker Tech kits for 30-minute sessions each Friday afternoon for use in the library. There are a limited number of kits available and are first-come, first reserved. A library card is required. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Bucket of Words: Teen Writing Group4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library This group offers snacks, silliness, and writing support for aspiring teen authors. Each meeting includes a "quick write" prompt and sharing as well as the opportunity for peer critiques. New members are always welcome. Phone: 503-588-6315
City Council & Meetings Dec. 09 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: Salem Housing Authority Commission Agenda Meeting Minutes: Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Minutes Phone: 503-588-6368 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 503-588-6368 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: December 9, 2019 City Council Agenda Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2019 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. Dec. 10 Cancelled - Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA) Meeting10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Paradise Island Park 3100 Turner RD SE Salem OR 97302 A regular meeting is held the second Tuesday of every month. Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available. Phone: 503-540-2303 Email: Irma Dowd 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 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Cultural Tourism and Promotion Advisory Board meeting6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Hallie Ford Museum of Art 700 State St Salem OR 97301 Monthly meeting of the Salem Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board. Agenda: https://www.cityofsalem.net/meetingdocs/cultural-tourism-promotion-advisory-board-agenda-2019-12-10.pdf Phone: Chris Neider, Staff Liaison, 503-540-2361 Email: [email protected] 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 Chris Neider, Staff Liaison, 503-540-2361 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Dec. 11 Joint URA, SHA and Council Board and Commission Appointments Committee meeting 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.City Manager’s Conference Room Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220 Salem OR 97301 Meeting of the Joint Urban Renewal Agency, Salem Housing Authority and City of Salem Board and Commission Appointments Committee Agenda: Board and Commission Appointments Committee meeting agenda for December 11, 2019 Phone: 503-588-6255 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 503-588-6255 at least two business days prior to the meeting.
