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2019 Salem Reads Kicks Off offers events, activities throughout February
Everyone is encouraged to take part in the 2019 Salem Reads: One Community, One Book by reading Good Morning, Midnight, a novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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City Helps Campers Under Marion Street Bridge in Coordinated Response with Local Service Providers
Together with local housing providers and social service organizations, the City of Salem is leading a coordinated response to connect people camping under the Marion Street Bridge with help they need and to clean-up under the bridge.
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City issues report on Salem River Crossing project in advance of January 30 Council Work Session
Read the report on the Salem River Crossing project issued in advance of the January 30 Council work session.
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City Meets with Community Leaders to Address Food and Sundries Distribution to Homeless in Parks
The Food and Sundries Distribution to the Homeless Community Task Force will hold the first of three meetings on Feb. 21, 2019.
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Join the March into Non-fiction Reading Challenge!
Sign up for the March into Non-Fiction reading challenge online or at the Youth Services Ask Here Desk, and print out or pick up a non-fiction reading log.
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Library releases Best of 2018 Book List
The Best Books of 2018 list is now available in print at Salem Public Library or online to download and print.
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Local Non-Profits Invited to Apply for Funds; Federal Funding Application Cycle Opens Feb. 12
Local non-profits can apply for Federal Program funding Feb. 12 – Mar. 14. Training materials are available for applicants. Apply online only at www.salemgrants.org.
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Meters Returning to Pringle Parkade Customer Spaces
As of January 1, 2019, customer parking spaces will be metered in the Pringle Parkade. Permit holders must park in the “permit parking only” spaces as of January 1, 2019.
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Opportunity to be a part of Library Upgrade Design: February 19 from 6 to 8 pm
Join us as we begin designing the Salem Public Library seismic retrofit and renovation. Drop by the Salem Public Library on February 19 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m to participate in the open house.
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Public Safety News
The latest news and press releases from the Salem Police and Salem Fire departments.
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Results from Library Upgrade Design Open House
The first community Open House on the Salem Public Library renovation project took place Feb. 19, 6-8 pm. Attendees heard a presentation on options for improving the Library’s spaces and features, and shared their views on Library improvements.
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Street Closures for March for Our Students Event
Streets near the Capitol to temporarily close (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on Monday February 19, 2019, for March for Our Students event.
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Teens invite public to share their soles for 6th Annual Shoe Battle
Teens invite public to share their soles for 6th Annual Shoe Battle of the Schools
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What’s happening
Sep. 02
Labor Day
Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day - Some city offices closed for holiday observance
Nov. 28
Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center
555 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301
Nov. 29
Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center
555 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301
Dec. 25
Christmas
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