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Things to Do in Salem Mar. 20 Books For Lunch12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Salem Public Library hosts two adult book discussion groups, Books for Lunch and Books for Dessert. Participation in the groups is free and open to the public, and new members are always welcome. Copies of the discussion books are available for checkout at the Ask Here Desk on Floor 2. These groups are made possible through the support of the Friends of the Salem Public Library and the Salem Public Library Foundation. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Literary Discussion Group1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Scrabble Club5:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Mar. 21 Writers Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library WYTT members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen. Phone: 503-371-1366 Email: [email protected] Learn more Creative Kids Afterschool Adventures: Circle of Art4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Story Rooms A ＆ B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 School aged kids from 2nd-5th grade are invited for an afterschool adventure in arts and crafts. Sign up online or at the Children's Ask Here desk. Phone: 503-588-6315 Learn more
City Council & Meetings Mar. 20 Police Facility Council Subcommittee6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Public Works Department Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 325 Salem OR 97301 The Police Facility Council Subcommittee provides policy level oversight for the project to construct a new Salem Police facility. The project was funded when Salem voters passed a $61.8 million ballot measure in May of 2017. The subcommittee will receive status reports and provide feedback to the core project team regarding policy and items with the potential to rise to the City Council’s attention. Agenda: March 20, 2019 Phone: 503-588-6008 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 503-588-6008 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Mar. 21 Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Cornerstone Apartments 2540 Rose Garden St NE Salem OR 97301 Regular Meeting Agenda: March 21, 2019 Phone: 503-540-2303 Email: Irma Dowd 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 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Historic Landmarks Commission5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Public meeting held the third Thursday of every month. Agenda: AgendaHIS18-23MOD1 Staff ReportHIS19-05 Staff ReportHIS19-07 Staff Report Phone: 503-540-2347 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 503-540-2347 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Schirle Elementary School 4875 Justice Way S Salem OR 97302 Regular Meeting Agenda: March 21, 2019 Phone: 503-540-2323 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 503-540-2323 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Mar. 25 Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission. Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available. Phone: 503-373-3801 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 503-373-3801 at least two business days prior to the meeting.
