Salem Connection

Recent issues

CONTACT

City of Salem
By appointment:
Parkway Building
440 Church St. SE
Salem, Oregon 97301

By mail:
City of Salem
City Manager's Office
PO Box 14300
Salem, OR 97309-3986

Spanish Contact
503-540-2489
ciudaddesalem@cityofsalem.net

Event dates for August 2026
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
<<	August 2026 Aug 2026					>>
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 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 6:00 PMSpecial City Council Meeting	4 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 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 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 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 3:29 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class 6:00 PMCity Council Meeting	11 Center 50+ Spirit Week 10:00 AMSoutheast Mill Creek Association Meeting 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 5:30 PMPlanning Commission 5:30 PMExploring Together: Artificial Intelligence	12 Center 50+ Spirit Week 5:00 PMSalem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00 PMSalem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting 8/12/26 5pm 5:30 PMHearings Officer 6:00 PMHuman Rights Commission CANCELLED)	13 Center 50+ Spirit Week 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 PMCouncil Boards and Commissions Appointments Committee Meeting	14 Center 50+ Spirit Week 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 10:00 AMArt & Artifacts One-Day Sale
16 Capital City Retro Fest	17 1:00 PMClimate Action Plan Committee Meeting 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	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 2:00 PMPaint by Numbers for Teens & Tweens 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 11:00 AMSchool Supply Swap
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	25 2:00 PMWatercolor Fun for Kids 4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids 5:30 PMPlanning Commission 5:30 PMSpanish Conversation Group 6:00 PMSouth East Salem Neighborhood Association	26 2:00 PMTeen College Application Essay Workshop 5:30 PMHearings Officer 5:30 PMDrop in Craft at the West Salem Branch: Watercolor Fun for Kids! In-Person	27 12:00 PMCANCELED - Downtown Advisory Board Meeting 12:00 PMBond Oversight Committee 4:30 PMOBOB Book Club: The Mona Lisa Vanishes	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
30	31	1	2	3	4	5

Connect with Us

2022 Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater with Lights

2022 Tennis Court Orchard Heights in West Salem

minto brown island park pedestrian bridge

Stay Connected with the City of Salem

The City of Salem is here to keep you informed and involved. We want to make it easy for you to learn about what is happening in your community and how it affects your daily life. You can share your thoughts on upcoming projects, learn about city services, and access tools to make your life easier. Whether you need to reserve a space, apply for permits, or pay for services, we have options to help you.

Our goal is to keep you informed because your voice matters. By staying connected, you can participate in decisions that shape our community. You can also learn how city projects and services impact your neighborhood and daily life. Explore the many ways to stay informed and get involved below.

The City of Salem’s website, www.cityofsalem.net, is your main source for information. You may also see some of our content under the salemor.gov domain. Most of our communication tools link back to our website, but we also offer other ways to stay connected.

Community Alerts

Public Notices

eNewsletters

Stay updated with our eNewsletters! Subscribe to the Salem Connection for weekly updates or choose topic-specific newsletters that interest you.