Salem, Oregon

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City Considers Drawdown Options

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Understanding PFAS

Awareness of PFAS chemicals is increasing. Learn what Salem is doing about this emerging issue.
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News

Topics of Interest: Verrus' Mill Creek Data Center Project

Our "Topics of Interest" series sheds light on issues that are important to the community.
Connect with Your City this Summer and Fall
City Continues Management Plan as Invasive Beetle is Detected in Salem
Exciting Improvements and Thrilling Additions Coming to Riverfront Park When Playground Reopens this September

Events

Event dates for August 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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26	27	28	29	30	31	1 11:00 AMRussian Storytime/Время Сказки (на русском) 11:00 AMOrigami for Adults: Morning 1:30 PMOrigami for Adults: Afternoon
2	3 10:00 AMWatercolor for Summer 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 6:00 PMSpecial City Council Meeting	4 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 9:00 AMCenter 50+ Advisory Commission meeting 12:00 PMBrown Bag Book Club 2:00 PMAmazon Basin: An Adventure for the Senses for K-5 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 4:30 PMClimate Future Film Festival 5:00 PMSESNA 50th Anniversary Celebration, Block Party--CANCELLED 5:30 PMSouthwest Association of Neighbors Annual National Block Party CANCELLED 6:00 PMEast Lancaster Neighborhood Association Annual National Block Party 6:30 PMNorth Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting CANCELLED	5 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 7:30 AMCANCELED - West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting 4:00 PMHora de Cuentos en español 5:30 PMThe Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere 6:00 PMCitizens Advisory Traffic Commission Meeting	6 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 8:00 AMCANCELED - North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting 2:00 PMFood Through the Jewish Calendar 6:15 PMGrant Neighborhood Association Meeting 6:30 PMWest Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting 6:30 PMEast Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting	7 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 10:15 AMPreschool Storytime 11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime 3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class 8:30 PMMovies in the Park (How to Train Your Dragon)	8 10:00 AMEnglewood Forest Festival 11:00 AMCANCELED - Stories of Community Gardening with Black Joy Oregon 12:00 PMThe Genealogical Forum of Oregon 1:00 PMRead to a Pet
9 2:00 PMGolden West Winds: United States Air Force Band	10 Center 50+ Spirit Week 9:00 AMChess Wizards Summer Camp 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 6:00 PMCity Council Meeting	11 Center 50+ Spirit Week 9:00 AMChess Wizards Summer Camp 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 10:00 AMSoutheast Mill Creek Association Meeting 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 5:30 PMPlanning Commission 5:30 PMExploring Together: Artificial Intelligence 6:30 PMNortheast Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting	12 Center 50+ Spirit Week 9:00 AMChess Wizards Summer Camp 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 5:00 PMSalem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30 PMHearings Officer 6:00 PMHuman Rights Commission CANCELLED) 6:00 PMYoga 6:30 PMSouth Central Association of Neighbors Meeting 6:30 PMMorningside Neighborhood Association Meeting	13 Center 50+ Spirit Week 9:00 AMChess Wizards Summer Camp 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp 11:30 AMPrograms for Accessible Learning: Turtles! 12:00 PM2026 Water/Wastewater Task Force Meeting #2 1:00 PMParks and Recreation Advisory Board 1:30 PMBoards and Commissions Appointment Committee 1:30 PMCouncil Boards and Commissions Appointments Committee Meeting 6:30 PMHighland Neighborhood Association Meeting 6:30 PMSouth Gateway Neighborhood Association Meeting	14 Center 50+ Spirit Week 9:00 AMChess Wizards Summer Camp 12:30 PMChess Wizards Summer Camp Capital City Retro Fest 10:15 AMPreschool Storytime 11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime 3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class	15 Capital City Retro Fest 9:00 AMSTRIDE 5k Run/Walk 10:00 AMArt & Artifacts One-Day Sale
16 Capital City Retro Fest	17 2:00 PMPractical Stress Management For Families Living with Dementia 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 4:00 PMFinance Committee Meeting 4:30 PMA Taste of Stained Glass 6:00 PMCity Council Work Session - Financial Road Map: Transportation and Infrastructure	18 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 6:00 PMCANDO Meeting 7:00 PMNorth East Salem Community Association Meeting	19 4:00 PMHora de Cuentos en español	20 12:00 PMSolid Waste Committee Meeting 5:30 PMHistoric Landmarks Commission 6:00 PMNorthgate Neighborhood Association Meeting 7:00 PMSunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting	21 10:15 AMPreschool Storytime 11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime 12:00 PMCenter 50+ Luau 3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class 8:00 PMMovies in the Park (Zootopia 2)	22
23 2:00 PMAdult Game Day	24 10:30 AMWest Salem Summer Family Storytime 11:00 AMLegislative Committee 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 5:15 PMExecutive Session of the Salem City Council 6:00 PMCity Council Meeting 6:00 PMSalem Housing Authority Commission Meeting 6:00 PMUrban Renewal Agency Meeting	25 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 5:30 PMPlanning Commission 5:30 PMSpanish Conversation Group 6:00 PMSouth East Salem Neighborhood Association	26 5:30 PMHearings Officer	27 12:00 PMDowntown Advisory Board Meeting 12:00 PMBond Oversight Committee	28 10:15 AMPreschool Storytime 11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime 3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class 6:30 PMConcerts in the Park	29
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