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Things to Do in Salem Apr. 22 Edgewater Partnership Meeting12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.Virtual Meeting Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in the Edgewater District of West Salem. Please email [email protected] for Zoom meeting access. Phone: 503-540-2303 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Learn more Earth Day Live Stream Event from Talewise1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting Salem Public Library and Talewise presents: "Revenge of the Toxic Robot" a live streaming Earth Day mystery. A group of friends discovers an illegal dumpsite deep in the woods. When they investigate, they meet an eccentric robot powered by toxic sludge! Kids in grades K - 5 are invited to explore the mystery and discover some exciting science concepts along the way! Sign up to receive a Zoom invitation. Special note for teachers: In order for kids to participate in the questions and polls during the program, it is recommended that students in each household sign up to receive an individual Zoom invitation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Alzheimer's Education Session: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Digital Meeting Two education programs presented by the Alzheimer's Association and hosted by Salem Public Library will be available in April via Zoom. Sign up now to receive the Zoom link by email the day before the session. Sign up to get the Zoom link on the day before the event. The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s - 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 on Zoom - This education program will help you recognize common signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. Dementia Dementia Conversations - 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 29 on Zoom - If you know someone who is experiencing changes in memory, thinking, and behavior, this program will provide tips and strategies for difficult—but important—conversations about changes that may be related to dementia. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Apr. 24 SPL Storytime at Home9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Virtual Meeting Families are invited to join Youth Services staff online each week for stories, songs, and fingerplays. New online storytimes are published on the library's Facebook page using #splathome each Monday and Saturday in English and Thursday in Spanish. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Songwriting Workshop for Tweens and Teens with Mo Phillips2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Digital Meeting Four sessions: 3 recorded; 1 live! Watch weekly recordings from April 24-May 14 | On YouTube Attend the final session live: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 15 | On Zoom Explore the art of songwriting in a 4-week workshop series led by zany local rock-n-roller and performer Mo Phillips. Kids in grade 4-8 will first watch and follow Mo as he teaches the basics of writing lyrics and creating music. This leads to a final live Zoom session with Mo where students will get coaching from the expert and share their own original music creations. Register now to get access to the three recorded sessions starting on Saturday, April 24 and to get the Zoom access information for the final, live session. This Songwriting Workshop is free for students, funded by a grant from the Marion Cultural Development Corporation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected]
City Council & Meetings Apr. 22 Downtown Advisory Board12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting Regular Meeting of the Downtown Advisory Board Agenda: Downtown Advisory Board Agenda Phone: 503-588-6178 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 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Apr. 26 City Council Finance Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting 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. To sign up to provide public testimony, please email [email protected] by 1PM the day of meeting. Agenda: April 26, 2021 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. Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting Regular meeting of the Salem Houing Authority Commisison Agenda: https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Meeting Minutes: https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 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. City Council Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting Regular Meeting of the City Council View meeting in real-time on Comcast Cable CC:Media Channel 21 or CC:Media You Tube Channel Submit comments on agenda items no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting at [email protected] Real-time public comment and testimony may also be provided during the meeting via Zoom. Please pre-register between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting at Public Comment at Salem City Council Meeting Agenda: April 26, 2021 City Council Agenda Meeting Minutes: April 26, 2021 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. Urban Renewal Agency 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency Agenda: https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 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.
