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Share Your Art - Submit through August 15

July 22, 2021

Artists of all ages are invited to share their creations through Salem Public Library this summer, through an Art Gallery for Children and an Art Contest for Teens and Adults.

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Salem Welcomes Athletes for IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon

July 19, 2021

IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon will take place on Sunday, July 25, 2021, beginning at 6 a.m. in Riverfront Park. The areas surrounding the more than 70-mile race course will remain open to the public but significant crowds and limited parking should be expected. Several road closures are planned around Minto-Brown Island Park, Riverfront Park, and River Rd. S. Signs are posted in these areas warning drivers of the traffic impacts that may occur throughout the day.

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Willamette Slough Habitat Restoration Continues

July 16, 2021

The aquatic invasive plant, Ludwigia hexapetala, is choking the Willamette Slough, limiting recreation opportunities and wildlife habitat. The City and Willamette Riverkeeper are working together to improve this vital habitat and recreation area.

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Homelessness Navigation Center Moves Forward

July 15, 2021

City Council approves $5 million state grant and property purchase

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Partners Needed Immediately for Limited Duration Women’s Shelter in Salem

July 15, 2021

The City of Salem is asking land and business owners in Salem to partner in providing temporary shelter space for women experiencing homelessness.

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Pringle Hall Community Center Is Now Available For Reservation

July 15, 2021

The City of Salem’s only reservable indoor venue, Pringle Hall Community Center, will be available for reservation by the public beginning July 19th, 2021. Reservations can be made up to a year in advance by filling out a Facility Use Permit and Agreement with the Public Works Department.

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City Declares Health Care a Fundamental Right

July 13, 2021

Resolution commits Council to support of state universal health care with state and federal legislators

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In-Person Services Resume at the City of Salem

July 8, 2021

Wecome back Salem! City buildings, previously closed or modified because of the pandemic, will re- open to the public on or before July 19, 2021.

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Salem Earns 2021 Public Works Project of the Year Award

July 8, 2021

The City of Salem’s Public Works Department has earned The American Public Works Association’s (APWA) 2021 Public Works Project of the Year Award for their efforts in restoring Pringle Creek in downtown Salem. For decades, Pringle Creek had been shaded by the concrete remnants of the old Boise Cascade paper mill. The project focused on rehabilitating the stream bed flowing under a section of downtown Salem by removing concrete pylons, enhancing the green space along the water, and restoring the beauty of the creek.

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Salem Public Library at Broadway Reopens July 6th

July 2, 2021

Salem Public Library is pleased to announce the temporary SPL at Broadway location, 1400 Broadway St. NE, will reopen for browsing and other limited services from Tuesday, July 6 to Tuesday, August 17. Services will include browsing, holds pickup, limited public computer use and printing, WiFi access, and library cards.

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Jul. 27
South East Salem Neighborhood Association Meetin-SESNA7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Lee Park
2230 Lee St SE
Salem OR 97301

Regular monthly meeting.

Agenda:

​July 27, 2021

Phone: 503-540-2303

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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.

Lansing Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Capital Baptist Church
3000 Lansing AVE
Salem OR 97301

Regular monthly meeting.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-540-2303

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.

Jul. 28
Human Rights LGBTQ Rights Task Force6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.YouTube

Virtual meeting

Agenda:

​Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2371

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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 503-540-2371 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Hearings Officer5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Digital Meeting

Public meeting held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 5035402304

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 5035402304 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Human Rights Commission Awareness Campaign Task (ACT) Force7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.YouTube

Virtual meeting

Agenda:

​Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2371

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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 503-540-2371 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Jul. 29
Hora de Cuentos en el Hogar9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Salem Public Library

Mientras la biblioteca está cerrada al público, comparte el amor de literatura con su familia viendo nuestras SPL Hora de Cuentos en el Hogar. Cada pequeño episodio, lanzado cada jueves, tiene canciones y rimas de algunos de nuestros libros favoritos. Tenemos muchas ganas de verlos en la biblioteca, pero mientras tanto, por favor disfruten de nuestros episodios de Hora de Cuentos en el Hogar desde la seguridad de su propia casa. Visita https://www.facebook.com/@CiudaddeSalemOregon o https://www.facebook.com/spl.oregon/ #splathome

Phone: 503-588-6315

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