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CONNECTION
Volume 5 Issue 3 August 2014
Deputy City Manager Kacey Duncan highlghts Salem news on The Salem Connection.
Salem Connection Videos Online
City and CCTV staff have created a video edition of the Community Connection newsletter. The program is
called The Salem Connection and the inaugural edition began airing on CCTV July 1. The Salem Connection is
also available on the City’s website under City Highlights,You Tube site, and is being shared on other media
outlets such as the Library’s Facebook page.
The Salem Connection is a 5-minute series of short segments related to what’s happening at the City.
Fourth of July festivities, movies in the park, the Royal Oaks Park celebration, and Public Works Day were
among the topics discussed in the first Salem Connection. The August program includes segments on
National Night Out (8/5); Neighborhood Association Anniversaries with a special feature on Highland
Neighborhood Association from Councilor Dickey;Volunteer Recognition (nominations due 8/18, event 9/15);
the Mayor’s International Council to include an interview with Mayor Peterson; an update on the Library
Children’s Area remodel; an update on Salem Housing Authority’s Parkway Village construction; and a report
on the impact of the 2008 Streets and Bridges Bond.
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POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS
Teen Driving
Summer is here and school is out, which means there will be
more teens driving, and more kids playing on the streets.
Vehicle-related tragedies are among the leading causes of
death for children under the age of 10, and the leading cause of
death for teens. The National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has dubbed the period between
Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days” for
teen drivers. Their statistics show teens are 2.5 times more
likely to engage in one or more potentially risky behaviors when
driving with a peer as opposed to driving alone.
If you have a teen driver, or know one, make sure they are driving
smart and set strict ground rules for them. Speak with teens
about incorporating the following tips in their driving routine:
• Slow down. Remind teen drivers to be consistent about
obeying speed limits. Remember, with
increased speed comes decreased reaction time.
• Wear the seatbelt properly. The lap belt should be secured over the hips and the shoulder
strap should cross the shoulder/chest.
• Minimize distractions. Cell phones aren’t the only distractions that can occur. Remind teens that
eating, drinking, and even fiddling with a radio or mp3 player can detract attention from the task
at hand.
Find more tips for teen drivers at www.NHTSA.gov!
National Night Out Is August 5th!
This year marks the 31st annual National Night Out on August
5, 2014. The event brings neighbors together for block parties,
barbeques, and social gatherings to stand united against crime.
In Salem police officers and local business mascots visit as many
block parties in Salem as our fleet and staff allows. Last year,
Salem had 162 National Night Out block parties.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Awards
Did you know that volunteers donate more than 180,000 hours of service to the City of Salem each
year?
On Monday, September 15, 2014, a celebration will be held at the Salem Civic Center from 5 to 7 p.m. to
honor the contributions of volunteers and recognize individuals and groups who have made exceptional
contributions to the community through volunteerism.
Help us recognize the distinguished acts of service and dedication that build and bind our community
by submitting a volunteer recognition award nomination. Information about the volunteer awards and
nomination process can be found under the “What’s New” section at www.cityofsalem.net. Nominations
will be accepted through Monday, August 18.
Applications Currently Being Accepted
for Salem Boards and Commissions
Get involved with decisions in your City. The City of Salem is currently seeking applications for vacancies
on several different Boards and Commissions.
The Board and Commission application form, descriptions, and membership requirements, are available at
www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/default.aspx.
Below is a full list of current vacancies for Salem Boards/Commissions and Committees:
• Airport Advisory Commission: two vacancies – one at-large Salem resident and one active pilot
holding a current, valid pilot’s license with a rating of private pilot or higher.
• Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission: three vacancies- at-large Salem resident.
• Civil Service Commission: one vacancy - applicants shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident
of the City and believe in the principles of Civil Service.
• Community Police Review Board: three vacancies- one member and two to serve as alternates on the Board.
• Cultural & Tourism Promotion Advisory Board: one vacancy- applicants shall be residents of, or
have their place of business in, the City of Salem.
• Historical Landmarks Commission: one vacancy - at-large Salem resident.
• Housing & Urban Development Advisory Commission: two vacancies– one at large Salem
resident and one resident from the City of Keizer.
• Human Rights & Relations Advisory Committee: three vacancies– appointments are to be
representative of the residents of the City of Salem.
• North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board: one vacancy – to represent business/property
owners and others in the Northgate Urban Renewal Area.
• Salem Housing Advisory Committee: one vacancy – to represent the City of Keizer.
• Salem Planning Commission: one vacancy - at-large Salem resident.
• Senior Center Advisory Commission: one vacancy – one Partner from the Retired Senior
Volunteers Program (RSVP).
• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board: three vacancies- one position representing the Salem
community at large; one position representing interests or business owners, property owners and others
with financial and occupational interests within the area; and one position for a representative of the
residential areas within the boundaries of the West Salem Neighborhood Association.
For further information, please contact Suzanne Studer at 503-588-6255 or [email protected].
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Housing & Community Needs Survey
For Salem & Keizer Residents
Survey
Salem and Keizer residents are encouraged to complete a
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY between July
10 and September 8, 2014.
Survey Participation
The Survey is available at www.cityofsalem.net
Hard copies are available upon request at the City of Salem,
Urban Development Department, 350 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR.
For addiƟonal informaƟon, call 503-540-2405.
*All surveys must be submiƩed online or delivered to
the City of Salem, Urban Development Department by
September 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM.*
To ensure the broadest range of services to individuals with disabiliƟes, the City of Salem
will be pleased to make necessary arrangements. To request services (interpreter, etc.),
please call at least two working days (48 hours) in advance: Voice: 503-588-6178, TTY:
503-588-6370.
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.
Acomodaciones para la interpretación del lenguaje y modicaciones relacionadas con
inhabilidades están disponibles bajo peƟción en last reunions o eventos de la ciudad. Para
solicitor una acomodación o interpretación, favor de ponerse en contacto con la persona
mencionada en la reunión o evento especico al menos dos dias hábiles de anƟcipación.
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LIBRARY NEWS
Documentary Film Screening
Special Summer Program!
Salem Public Library Bookmobile Stop at the
Salem Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, June 14-August 23
Thanks to funding contributed by the Library
Advisory Board, a Salem Public Library bookmobile
began a Salem Saturday Market stop in June.
Each Saturday through August 23, from 10 a.m. - 2
p.m., the bookmobile will be parked on Winter
Street near Union Street at the Market’s northwest
corner. Library staff will be on board to help visitors
get new library cards, choose materials, and sign up
children, teens, and adults for the Summer Reading
Clubs.
Each person who shows a current library card, or
gets a new card, will be entered in a weekly drawing
for a $10 gift certificate from Fred Meyer. More
information is available at 503-588-6052.
Adult Summer Reading Club
Literary Elements
Tuesday, June 10-Saturday, August 23
The Adult Summer Reading Club is back this year,
encouraging adults to enjoy the summer with books.
The theme, “Literary Elements,” encompasses a
broad array of reading interests. Adult readers can
sign up at the Information or Readers’ Services
Desks in the Central Library.
This year’s summer-long event includes a variety of
programs, booklists, puzzles, and prizes. In addition
to earning raffle tickets by reading books and
participating in activities, the first 300 participants
who complete six books will receive a tote bag.
Winners of grand prizes will be announced August
26. More information is available at 503-588-6052.
The Days of EJD & Concert Services
(Not Rated; 108 minutes; 2014)
2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2
Loucks Auditorium
In response to the perennial teenagers’ complaint
that “there’s nothing to do in Salem,” middle school
math teacher and local legend, Ed Dougherty,
organized teen dances at the Armory Auditorium in
the 60s and 70s. Acts included the Dave Clark Five,
Sonny and Cher, Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, and
the Doors.
This film presents the story of EJD Enterprises,
including rare interviews, music, stories about
the artists, and never-before-seen photos. More
information is available at 503-588-6052.
Hit the Road with Library2Go
2:30 p.m. Friday, August 8
Anderson Rooms A&B
Tablets and eReaders allow library patrons to check
out audiobooks and eBooks anywhere, anytime using
Library2Go. Interested readers and listeners can
learn more about Library2Go at either of these free,
informative seminars. No registration is required.
Library staff members are also available for oneon-one consultations to help owners of eReaders,
tablets, and smart phones use the library’s digital
resources. Appointments can be made for this free
service by calling 503-588-6052.
Transformation Station
Salem Public Library has a Transformation Station
available in its Technology Center to help users
convert mementos such as family photos, oral
histories, home videos, and slides into newer media
formats.
Users may convert VHS tapes to DVDs, cassette
tapes and LP records to digital recordings (saved
on CDs or USB drives), and printed photos or
slides to digital images (saved on CDs or USB
drives). Appointments can be made to use this free
equipment by calling 503-588-6052.
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Cascadia Concert Opera
2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16
Loucks Auditorium
Cascadia Concert Opera returns to present The
Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti. For
Cascadia, this is a special production because it will
be costumed and fully staged. The Old Maid and
the Thief, composed as an opera for radio in 1939,
comes from early in Menotti’s career. Its accessible
music and the comic English libretto, written by
the composer, make this short opera an audience
favorite.
Menotti was an Italian-American composer of the
mid-20th Century. Among his 26 operas, he is best
known for his Christmas classic, Amahl and the Night
Visitors.
This performance, sponsored by the Friends of the
Salem Public Library, is free and open to the public.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
For additional details, call 503-588-6052.
The Ugandan Orphans Choir is sponsored by
Childcare Worldwide of Bellingham, Washington,
a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
transform the lives of children since 1981. More
information about the choir is available at www.
childcareworldwide.org/index.php?page=ugandan_
kids_choir.
This concert, sponsored by the Friends of the Salem
Public Library, is free and open to the public. Seating
is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. For
additional details, call 503-588-6052.
Discovery Room - Energize!
Become young scientists and explore the world of
energy in the Discovery Room this summer. Perform
experiments; investigate solar energy, the power of
electricity, and your own amazing mechanical energy!
Discovery Room hours are subject to volunteer
availability. Please call ahead to find out when the
Discovery Room will be open.
Ugandan Orphans Choir. Photo credit: Childcare Worldwide.
Ugandan Orphans Choir
2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 23
Loucks Auditorium
The Ugandan Orphans Choir is comprised of 10
children, ages 8 to 12, from the Ssese Islands located
on Uganda’s Lake Victoria. The children are orphans
brought together through the Childcare Worldwide’s
sponsorship program. The choir’s main objective is
to raise awareness of the needs of children living in
Third World countries.
These talented children delight audiences with their
pure joy as they play authentic African drums and
other instruments, perform traditional dances in
colorful costumes, and sing folk songs in their native
language of Luganda.
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2014 Summer Reading Club –
Fizz, Boom Read!
Summer Reading Club for Kids
Saturday August 2 - Last chance to sign up!
Sign up online at www.salemlibrary.org or in person
at the Central Library. Summer Reading Club is an
engaging way to encourage reading through the
summer, and the youth services staff offers an array
of interactive summer programs for area youth.
Kids who sign up and keep track of time spent
reading or listening to books, magazines, or audio
books have chances to win prizes donated by area
businesses. All kids get a special prize when they
reach the 10 and 20 hour marks. Program runs
through Friday, August 22. For more information
on prizes, activities, deadlines and more, contact the
Youth Services Desk at 503-588-6088.
Final Terrific Tuesday
2 p. m., August 5 – Fizz, Boom, Beat!
Make amazing sounds as you experiment with and
create your own musical instruments. This special
program for kids ages 5 and older takes place in
Anderson Rooms A & B
Final Wednesday Summer Performances
1 p.m. and 7 p.m., August 6 in Loucks
Auditorium
Henrik Bothe will bring his comedy and juggling
show for families to the Library Loucks Auditorium.
Seating is first-come, first-seated and doors open 15
minutes before each performance.
Summer Family Films
Enjoy a movie every Friday at 2 p.m. in the air
conditioned Loucks Auditorium through August 15.
Doors open at 1:45 p.m. No registration required.
Free family fun! Under the terms of our licensing
agreement, we are unable to list the movie title here,
but these descriptions should be helpful:
2 p.m. Friday, August 1
Kids try to get their parents attention after
accidently being shrunk to ¼ inch high. (PG; 86
minutes; 1989)
2 p.m. Friday, August 8
Set sail to Treasure Planet in this science fiction
update on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of
adventure Treasure Island. (PG; 95 minutes; 2002)
2 p.m. Friday, August 15
A perfectly average LEGO minifigure is mistakenly
identified as the most extraordinary person and the
key to saving the world. (PG; 101 minutes; 2014)
End of Summer Reading
Club Blast
2-4 p.m. Friday, August 22
Peace Plaza (between City Hall and the
Library)
Fizz Boom Read Summer Reading Club members
who complete at least 10 hours of reading/listening
can participate in an afternoon of games, prizes, food
and more. Members who complete at least 20 hours
of reading/listening can exchange their free book
coupon for their book between 1:30 and 4 p.m. in
the Anderson Auditorium.
Due to the large number of participants, and limited
parking,Youth Services staff asks that participating
families carpool, walk, or take the bus to this event if
possible.
Teen Scene in the Summer
With middle and high school students on summer
break, available hours in Teen Scene are:
Tuesday
1-7 p.m.
Wednesday 1-7 p.m.
Thursday
1-7 p.m.
Friday
1-6 p.m.
Saturday
1-6 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED*
Wednesdays with the Stars
Free movies are shown weekly on the big screen
TV in Teen Scene. Fresh popcorn and drinks are
served. Under the terms of our licensing agreement,
we are unable to list the movie title here, but this
description should be helpful:
3 p.m. Wednesday, August 6
This is the inspiring true story of teen surfer,
Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a
shark attack and courageously overcame all odds
to become a champion again through her sheer
determination and unwavering faith. (PG; 106
minutes; 2011)
3 p.m. Wednesday, August 13
A strange disease is decimating the land and it's up
to the Hero cloud to emerge from solitude and
defeat a new breed of enemy. (PG-13; 101 minutes;
2005)
3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20
When Clark Kent – both Kal-El on the planet
Krypton – sees his adopted planet attacked by a
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force that humans are powerless to defend themselves against, he assumes the identity of Superman and
fights to protect the entire human race. (PG-13; 148 minutes; 2013)
3 p.m. Wednesday, August 27
A brilliant young strategist rises to the top of his class in Battle School while training to defend Earth against
hostile aliens. (PG-13; 114 minutes; 2013)
Night of 1,000 Stars:Teen Talent Showcase
6:30 p.m.Thursday, August 7, Loucks Auditorium
Dancers, singers, musicians, magicians, jugglers, acrobats and more of middle and high school-age are
celebrated in this high-energy, high-caliber talent showcase. Performers are chosen by audition in July, but
people of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy this incredible evening.
Friday Science Roundtables
3-4 p.m. each summer Friday through August 28,Teen Scene
For middle and high school students fascinated by scientific concepts, this student-led casual discussion group
will choose a weekly topic, look over some provided articles, do a little independent research and talk it
out as a group. No pre-registration is needed and new members are always welcomed.Youth interested in
suggesting a topic or being a discussion leader can contact the Teen Scene, 503-588-6364 or ssomerville@
cityofsalem.net.
Spark a Reaction End-of-Summer Party
7-9 p.m. Saturday, August 23,Teen Scene
All members of the Spark a Reaction Summer Reading Club who complete and report 20 hours of reading
or more will receive an invitation for themselves and a friend to attend this after-hours extravaganza that
includes music, games and activities, crafts, and snacks. There is also a book room where 20-hour readers will
have the chance to choose a book to keep as part of their reward. Twenty-hour readers who do not attend
the party will have the chance to pick up their book and spin for an alternate prize beginning Tuesday, August
26.
Speak Up! Teen Book Discussion Group
Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to weigh in and share their thoughts about some great
books. Everyone generally reads the book in advance, then gets together to talk about it. Copies of the next
book are available at the Teen Scene Desk. Getting on the email list for meeting reminders is as simple as
contacting Teen Scene Librarian Sonja Somerville at [email protected] or 503-588-6083.
The Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, 4-5 p.m.Tuesday, August 26,Teen Scene
A lot is coming at 15-year-old D.J. Schwenk of Red Bend, Wisconsin. She’s basically running her family farm on
her own. All her family members and her best friend are acting weird. And now, she’s been maneuvered into
training the lazy quarterback for the rival football team and her feelings about Brian Nelson are anything but
easy to understand.
Fencing Classes Available
Calling all wannabe swashbucklers and pirates! Salem Fencing Club is offering a free class for elementary
school kids ages 7 and up. Learn to lunge, parry, and thrust using real fencing swords! The class will run on
Thursdays, August 7- 28 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first day of class is completely free, and the rest of the
month is only $5. All the equipment and instruction are provided. The class is limited to 16 students and we
expect it to fill, so pre-registration is recommended. Register by calling 503-375-9209 or stop by our studio
at 2455 McGilchrist St. SE, Salem. Learn more about fencing and classes for older kids and adults at www.
salemfencingclub.org.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Cigarette-caused Fires: Predictable and Preventable
Careless disposal of smoking material continues to be a leading cause of both interior and exterior home
fires. Week after week our department responds to fires that can be attributed to improper and careless
disposal of cigarettes. These fires range from small barkdust fires, to multi-story apartment complexes with
major property losses and injuries. Cigarettes disposed in planter boxes or barkdust areas can smolder and
spread to homes, apartments, and commercial buildings.
Over the past 10 years, our department has responded to nearly 1200 structure fires that were determined
to be cigarette-caused. These fires represent more than $4 million in fire loss. A recent study by the Oregon
State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) office indicates that one in every ten fires in Oregon is started by cigarettes.
During 2005-2009, there were almost 6,400 cigarette fires in the State of Oregon, which resulted in 34
deaths, 133 injuries, and an estimated $20 million in property loss.
Additional data from the OSFM office shows that 72% of cigarette fires at residential properties originate
outside, and nearly one in four of these become structure fires, extending to the inside of homes. Many
times, these fires start outside the home on a patio, balcony, or exterior wall and can be traced back to
improper disposal of cigarettes.
Safety and Prevention Tips:
Apartment Occupants
• Do not smoke within 25 feet of the building.
• Smoke in areas away from things that burn, such as barkdust landscaping, combustible vegetation,
and planters.
• Safely dispose of cigarette butts in a non-combustible container filled with water or sand.
• Let your housing manager know if you see people disposing cigarettes on the ground or in planters,
or cigarette butts spilling out of ashtrays and containers.
• Ask your landlord about no-smoking policies for your apartment complex.
Landlords
• Develop guidelines for smoking on your property and enforce them.
• Provide designated smoking areas and suitable disposal containers.
• Consider no-smoking policies.
Everyone
• Be alert and investigate unusual smoke smells.
• Take a “second look” to ensure smoking material has been properly disposed.
• Use large, noncombustible ashtrays and keep them away from combustible furnishings, deck material,
and vegetation.
• Take an active role in ensuring smoking safety, whether you smoke or not.
• Keep matches and lighters away from children.
• Remind those who use home oxygen not to smoke.
• Test your smoke alarms monthly.
• Develop and practice a plan to escape your home.
Nationally, cigarette fires in the home are the number one cause of preventable home fire deaths. The risk of
dying in a home structure fire caused by smoking materials rises with age. In Oregon, 75% of people who die
in cigarette fires are age 50 and older.
For more information on this, or other prevention-related topics, contact Salem Fire Department at 503588-6245. Additional information is also available at www.smokefreeoregon.com.
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“Even though most
Oregonians don’t
smoke these days,
smoking remains
a leading cause
of fire death s.”
— Rich Hoover, Oregon
Office of State Fire Marshal
Keep your family safe:
Don’t allow anyone to smoke inside your home.
Make sure that people:
•Donotsmokewithin25feetofthebuilding.
•Smokeawayfromthingsthatburn(barkdustandplanters).
•Safelydisposeofcigarettebuttsinanon-combustible
containerwithwaterorsand.
Let your housing manager know if you see:
•Peopleflickingcigarettesonthegroundorputtingthem
outinplanters.
•Cigarettebuttsspillingoutofcontainers.
Ask your landlord to adopt a no-smoking policy for
the property.
•Informationavailableatwww.smokefreehousinginfo.com.
If loved ones use medical oxygen, make sure they don’t
ever smoke when using their oxygen.
Quitting smoking is not easy.
If you or someone you know is ready to quit, the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line can help:
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) - 1-877-266-3863 (Spanish) - www.quitnow.net/oregon
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This work is funded by the Oregon Public Health Division
community
CALENDAR
AUGUST 2014
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Wendy Kroger Park, 200 Arlene Ave SE
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd NW
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
• Senior Center Advisory Commission, 9 a.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd NE, 503-588-6303
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (Meeting and Inservice), 6 p.m., Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-540-2371
• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St NE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd NW, 503-588-6178
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
THURDAY, AUGUST 7
• Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336
• Grant Neighborhood Association, 6:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market St NE
• South West Association of Neighbors (SWAN), 6:30 p.m., LifeSource Community Room 2649 Commercial St S
• East Lancaster Neighborhood Association (ELNA), 7 p.m., The Springs, 1940 45th Ave NE
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
• Social Service Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., 503-588-6178 - Check the Agenda on www.cityofsalem.net/SSAB for meeting location
• City Council/Urban Renewal Agency/Salem Housing Authority, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
• Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA), 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd SE
• Edgewater Partnership, 1 p.m., West Salem Baptist Church, 1373 8th Street NW, 503-588-6207
• SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., Council of Governments, 100 High St SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Works Conference Room 325, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-540-2361
• Pringle Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 3911 Village Center Dr. SE, 541-954-0435
• North Lancaster Neighborhood Association (NOLA), 6:30 p.m., Oak Park Church Youth Center, 2990 Lancaster NE
• Northgate Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort, 4751 Astoria St. NE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
• North Neighbors Community Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-588-6207
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Morningside Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr SE
• South Central Association of Neighbors (SCAN), 6:30 p.m., Location to be Determined
THURDAY, AUGUST 14
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 325, 503-588-6304
• South Gateway Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE
• Highland Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. Highland Elementary School, 530 Highland Ave NE
• South East Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA), 7 p.m., Capital Park Wesleyan Church, 410 19th St SE
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
• Finance Committee, Noon, City Manager’s Office Conference Room 220, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6040
• Housing Advisory Committee Meeting, Noon, Robert Lindsey Tower Committee Room, 360 Church St SE
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd NW
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CAN-DO) Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Salem First Christian Church, 685 Marion St NE, Rm 206
• Mid-Willamette Watershed Alliance, 6 p.m., Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St NE
• North East Salem Community Association (NESCA), 7 p.m., Fresh Start Market and Espresso Meeting Room, 3020 Center Street NE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
• South Salem Connect Meeting (formerly SESNA Partnership), 11:30 a.m., Location to be Determined, 503-588-6207
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Council of Governments, 105 High Street, Salem, OR 97301
Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Avenue SE, #130, Salem, OR 97301
Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 1831 Village Center Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302
Parks Operations Office, 1460 20th Street SE, Bldg 14, Salem, OR 97302
Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Salem Public Library, Anderson B, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
AUGUST 2014
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
• Community and Partners of East Salem (CAPES) (formerly East Lancaster Partnership), 11 a.m., Book Bin East, 2235 Lancaster Dr NE, 503-588-6207
• Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5 p.m., Salem Electric Board Room, 633 7th St NW
• Historic Landmarks Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Mill Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Turner Community Center, 7250 3rd St SE, Turner, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice Way S
MONDAY, AUGUST 25
• City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
• SKATS Policy Committee, Noon, 100 High St SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Lansing Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Capital Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3000 Lansing Ave NE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 7 p.m., Keizer City Hall Old Library, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, 503-566-4034
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
• Downtown Advisory Board, Noon, 295 Church St, Ste 200, Kalapuya Conference Room, 503-588-6178
• Housing Advisory Committee, Noon, 360 Church St SE, Robert Lindsey Tower Community Room
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
• Grant Neighborhood Association Litter Pick Up, Grant School Parking Lot, 725 Market St NE
Wes Bennett Park. Photo: Matthew Grimes
More meetings: www.cityofsalem.net. Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Mon., August 11, 6:30 p.m.
SALEM HOUSING AUTHOITY MEETING: Mon., August 11, 6:30 p.m.
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: Mon., August 11, 6:30 p.m.
* Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify.
Mon., August 25, 6:30 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Historic Deepwood Estate
1116 Mission Street SE/503-363-1825/
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
1st Saturday Tea and Tour at 10 a.m.
Saturday, August 2, 10 -11 a.m.
$10/person
Come to Deepwood for a spot of tea and a scone
with the 10 a.m. tour. Your time begins promptly at
10 a.m., but guests are welcome to walk the grounds
or gather in the solarium on the front porch in
advance of the start time. Tea and Tour will end at
11a.m.
Deepwood Jubilee
Friday, August 7, 6 p.m.
An Enchanted Evening to Preserve Deepwood’s
Legacy. The event benefits the Friends of Deepwood
and their mission to preserve the historic integrity
of the house and gardens as a living museum and
estate.
The Willamette Heritage
Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St. SE
503-585-7012 www.willametteheritage.org
Special Exhibition: Boys of Summer - Mid-Valley
Baseball
Friday, August 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Baseball has been called "America's Pastime," but
what is its story in the Mid-Willamette Valley?
Come explore the history of Mid-Valley baseball –
from its humble beginnings to the semi-pros, from
the Senators to the Volcanoes, from Oregon State
University to the Oregon State Penitentiary.
Riverfront Carousel
101 Front Street NE
503-540-0374 www.salemcarousel.org
All activities are subject to change at any time.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door the
night of the event.
Pirate & Princess Party
Sunday, August 3, Noon-2 p.m.
$15/person. By reservation only.
Take part in a whimsical fairytale adventure as
princesses and pirates take over the Carousel!
All guests will enjoy snacks and beverages. All
reservations must be made by Wednesday, July 30.
Suggested for ages 4 years & up. Children must
be accompanied by an adult. Costumes highly
encouraged.
No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of any
event. Limited seating available. For reservations,
please call 503-540-0374. Children under 1 year of
age are free.
Little Princesses Will Enjoy:
*A princess etiquette class
*Princess crafts & activities
*Carousel rides
*Keepsake Photo
Swashbuckling Pirates Will Enjoy:
*Learn how to talk like a pirate
*Pirate games & activities
*Carousel rides
*Keepsake Photo
Each child admission includes the complimentary
admission of one parent/legal guardian.
Additional adults and children over the age of 13
years will be charged $10/person.
Children 12 years & under will be charged the $15/
person rate.
Summer Ride Passes on Sale
August 15 - 31
Purchase 50 rides for only $55 (saves $20).
These will be issued in two 25-ride punchcards.
Punchcards do not expire.
Salem Hoopla
Friday, August 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Streets surrounding Oregon State Capitol
Building
900 Court St NE
503-881-6066
www.onghoopla.com
One of the west coast's largest 3-on-3 basketball
tournaments located on Court and State Streets
surrounding the State Capitol building. An allages event with over 800 teams and thousands of
spectators.
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Hoopla Kids Camp
Friday, August 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In front of the Oregon State Capitol Building
900 Court St. NE
503-881-6066
www.onghoopla.com
Basketball camp for kids ages 7-14 held on Court
Street in front of the State Capitol Building. Fee:
$49-$59.
Tower Tour to State Capitol
Observation Deck
Tours: Mon.-Fri. 10 & 11 a.m. and 1 & 2 p.m.,
through Sept. 30.
Capitol hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court St. NE
503-986-1388
www.oregonlegislature.gov
Climb 121-steps to the Oregon Capitol observation
deck and enjoy the view of the City of Salem and
Willamette Valley.
Garten Party Dinner and
Auction
Saturday, August 2, 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial St. SE
503-581-1984
www.garten.org
Tickets: $35/person, $250/table of eight.
A fun evening to raise funds for summer jobs for
young people with disabilities. This event supports a
six-week paid summer job and on-the-job training
for young people with disabilities.
Great Salem Race
Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial St SE
503-581-1466
www.thegreatsalemrace.com
Discover Salem during the team building event of
the year! Team up with your coworkers, family, or
friends as you race through town solving clues and
completing challenges in the Fourth Annual Great
Salem Race.
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Historic Downtown Salem Tours
Saturday, August 16, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: $20/person, children/free.
Meets downtown Salem
For Info: 503-779-5221
Tour of historic downtown and underground Salem.
Explore with Professor Ritter, the sordid, criminal,
exciting past of Salem. Learn about Salem's opium
dens, the last city hangman, madams and bordellos,
and Salem's biggest, most notorious bar. Walk around
downtown Salem and learn about its secrets.
Riverfront Family Fest
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Salem's Riverfront Park
101 Front St. NE
503-566-2132 ext. 317
www.familybuildingblocks.org/riverfrontfamilyfest
Health and safety hands-on activities include dancing,
music, raffles, crafts, tasty treats, helicopter landings,
fire trucks, and much more.
Carbon Monoxide Presentations
in Salem,August 28th
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is partnering
with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to
provide carbon monoxide (CO) safety information &
education presentations. The presentation will include:
• CO safety
• CO sources in and around the house
• Symptoms of CO poisoning
• The Oregon CO Law (O.R.S. Chapter 90, Chapter 105,
Chapter 476)
• Oregon administrative rules
• Placement in residential dwellings based on the CO law
(O.A.R. Chapter 837)
• Testing and maintenance
• Educational messaging and resources
The Salem Fire Department is hosting two
presentations:
• August 28 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.-with a question and answer
session afterwards-register here.
• August 28 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with a question and answer
session afterwards- register here.
Interested persons that do not have computer access
(needed to register) can contact the Salem Fire
Department at 503-588-6245 for registration assistance.
These presentations will take place at: Salem Fire
Department Training Facility, 2742 25th St. SE Salem, OR
97302.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2014
Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Hi-Res Images Upon Request
Salem Art Association August Events, Exhibits, Announcements
All events/exhibits take place at the Bush Barn Art Center and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Community Art Sessions with Dayna J. Collins
August 5, 9 & 14 | Noon-3 pm | 285 Liberty St. NE | Suite 200 & 210
Dayna J. Collins teaches at
Project Space 2014
The tradition of Tibetan prayer flags date back thousands of years.
Stamped with prayers, mantras and symbols the flags spread wishes for
happiness, long life and prosperity. Come join Dayna J. Collins in creating a
series of artful prayer flags. Materials will be provided. All flags created will
be available for sale. Proceeds will benefit the Salem Art Association’s arts
programming at Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility.
Artist Talk | Tony Zandol: Sculptural Set Design
Tuesday, August 5 | 11 am | Bush Barn Art Center
For 30 years, Tony Zandol has created intricate set maquettes for Pentacle
Theatre. He’ll discuss his dedication to this functional art form and the
techniques he utilizes to make working sculptures with simple materials.
Tony Zandol
A meeting of the SAA Gallery Guides (volunteer docents) will precede the
lecture. To learn more about becoming a Gallery Guide contact Catherine
Alexander at 503-581-2228 or [email protected].
Project Space Opening Reception
Wednesday, August 6 | 5-7 pm | 285 Liberty St. NE | Suite 200 & 210
Sponsored by Oregon Arts Commission
Project Space Opening Reception
The August Project Space reception includes work by Kathryn Cellerini
Moore with Where Does Your Yellow Brick Road Lead, an interpretation of
L. Frank Baum's famous yellow brick road. Remnants and Remembering, a
collaboration between Paula Booth, Laura Mack, Jodie Garrison and
Corrine Loomis-Dietz will take place as an investigation of their own selfidentities in relation to their memories of family and childhood. A mural by
Boz Schurr will be on display as an exploration of the ocean between
Hawaii and Oregon.
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Bush Family Farm Day
Saturday, August 23 | 1-5 pm
Sponsored by Salem Electric
Bush Family Farm Day 2013
The Bush House Museum celebrates the farm heritage of Bush’s Pasture
Park with an afternoon of family friendly activities, vintage games and
acoustic music. The 1878 Bush Family home and 1882 Conservatory are
the backdrop for this hands-on event featuring kite-making with wooden
skewers and paper. There will be a limited number of complimentary
guided tours of Bush House Museum at 1, 2, 3, & 4 pm and the Bush Barn
Art Center is open at no charge. A canned food donation to benefit
Marion-Polk Food Share is encouraged. For more information, contact Ross
Sutherland, Bush House Museum Director, at 503-363-4714 or
[email protected].
Exhibit | Radius 25: Walkabout – Paths, Journeys & Destinations
Through August 22 | A.N. Bush Gallery | Bush Barn Art Center
Sponsored by Capitol Auto Group
Schoenmakerskop (Detail)
by Andries Fourie
This biennial, juried community art exhibition in the A.N. Bush Gallery will
feature artwork in a variety of media, styles and subjects by artists living or
working within 25 miles of Salem. This year’s theme is “Walkabout” and
artists were encouraged to interpret the theme creatively. An awards
ceremony with juror’s comments will take place during the Fine Art Friday
event on July 11 at 6 pm. The juror is Cameron Kaseberg, a noted visual
artist and arts leader based in Bend, Oregon.
Exhibit | Setting the Stage: Thirty Years of Set Design at Pentacle Theatre
Through August 22 | Focus Gallery | Bush Barn Art Center
Sponsored by Atrio Health Plans
For three decades Tony Zandel has been designing sets for Pentacle
Theater productions. His set maquettes transcend functionality to become
sculpture in their own right. Photographs and other documentary
materials will also be on view in the Focus Gallery.
A set maquette by Tony Zandel
Exhibit | Marilyn Affolter: July-August Featured Artist
Through August 22 | Camas Gallery | Bush Barn Art Center
Sponsored by Capital Manor
Painted Reflections (Detail)
by Marilyn Affolter
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Marilyn Affolter travels the byways of the Willamette Valley, capturing its
scenery and farm life in her fine art photographs. Her new series, Painted
Reflections, on view in the Camas Gallery highlights images of forests
reflected in water, producing dynamic compositions that border on
abstraction.
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Call for Artists | 2014 Holiday Showcase
Artists and craftspeople working in all media are encouraged to apply to
the 2014 Salem Art Association Holiday Showcase at the Bush Barn Art
Center. Showcase dates: November 8 – December 24, 2014. The Art Center
is seeking fine art, functional crafts and handmade gift items in a variety of
styles and price points. Visit www.SalemArt.org for more information and
to download an application form. Application deadline: Saturday, October
4 at 5 pm.
2013 Holiday Showcase
Registration Open | Nature Art Workshop Series
Hare (Detail)
by Lori Wallace Lloyd
Tap into your creative energies while exploring the natural world!
Workshops for youth and adults will include watercolor landscape
painting, botanical drawing, macro nature photography and more. All
experience levels welcome. Registration information can be found at
www.SalemArt.org. This series is presented by the Salem Art Association
in partnership with the Straub Environmental Center and the David
Douglas Society.
Gallery Volunteer Opportunities
Radius 25 Artwork Check-Out | August 23 & 24 | Noon-5 pm
Help check-out artwork to artists who participated in the Radius 25
exhibition in the A.N. Bush Gallery at the Bush Barn Art Center. No heavy
lifting required.
Volunteers mingle at the 2014
Volunteer Ice Cream Social
The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation, and historic
preservation in Salem and surrounding communities and is one of the largest community arts organizations in Oregon. SAA operates the Bush
House Museum and Gardens and the Bush Barn Art Center in historic Bush’s Pasture Park. SAA prohibits discrimination based upon race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected right. SAA is firmly committed to a policy of equal
opportunity.
SAA also runs Community Art Education programs that bring art classes to over 14,000 students, teachers, administrators and parents in
Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year. SAA creates and runs the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival. The Art Fair reaches all segments of the
community on the third full weekend in July each year in Bush’s Pasture Park. This major community event includes the 200-booth Artist
Marketplace, two stages, hands-on arts activities for children and adults, artist demonstrations, information booths hosted by approximately 35
cultural organizations, and food booths run by other local nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.SalemArt.org.
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Tri4Kids
Join Courthouse Fitness, Salem Health, Salem Electric and the Boys & Girls Club of Salem on
Saturday, August 23rd for the third annual Tri4Kids Youth Triathlon.
The Tri4Kids triathlon is Salem’s multi-sport challenge for kids, comprised
of swimming, running and cycling. This triathlon is designed for kids ages 6 to 12. For many kids,
this will be first opportunity to experience the joy of completing a triathlon. We encourage kids of
any fitness level to join in on the fun and the challenge.
Participants will begin at the West Salem Courthouse Fitness Club. The swim portion will take
place at the Courthouse outdoor pool. Runners will then run a marked and protected course through
Wallace Marine Park before hopping on their bikes. The bike portion of the race will take racers
over the pedestrian bridge and all around Riverfront Park before returning to Wallace Marine Park
where kids dash through a blow up obstacle course to the finish line.
Date & Time
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
9:00 AM Start Time
Course Information
The Tri4Kids triathlon will be split into two courses. Participants get to choose their course.
Short Course: 50 yard swim. 0.5 mile run. 1.5 mile bike.
The Long Course: 100 yard swim. 1.5 mile run. 3 mile bike.
Registration
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tri4kids-youth-triathlon-registration-12097755713
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$35 for first youth per family
$25 for each additional youth per family
Registration includes event participation, event t-shirt and finisher medal.
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Save the Date!
PARKLINES
Saturday, September 27, 2014, 9 a.m. to noon
SOLVE Riverside Clean-up at Wallace Marine Park.
This volunteer event is sponsored by City of Salem
Parks and SOLVE.
Movies in the Park. Photo: Rigo Maciel.
Movies in the Park
There is still time to catch a movie under the stars
at Riverfront Park this summer. The movies are free,
but donations are suggested. Enjoy watching the
following movies projected on a 24-foot inflatable
screen:
August 9, 2014 – Hairspray, rated PG
August 23, 2014 – Despicable Me 2, rated PG
August 30, 2014 – Frozen, rated PG
Shows start at dusk. Bring your blankets, low-back
chairs, and snacks. Alcohol is not permitted.
Volunteers are needed for each showing! Please
contact Tibby Larson at 503-589-2197 or talarson@
cityofsalem.net.
August Parks Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteer to paint fire hydrants in your
neighborhood, scheduled at your
convenience
 Volunteer to work in rose beds at Bush’s
Pasture Park, scheduled at your
convenience
 Saturday, August 9, 2014, 7–11 p.m.
Volunteer at the free evening movie,
Hairspray, at Riverfront Park
 Saturday, August 9, 2014, 9 a.m–1 p.m.
Volunteer for headstone straightening
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and repairs, moss removal, and vine
pulling at Pioneer Cemetery
Saturday, August 23, 2014, 7–11 p.m
Volunteer at the free evening movie,
Despicable Me 2, at Riverfront Park
Monday, August 11, 2014, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Volunteer for headstone straightening
and repairs, moss removal, and vine
pulling at Pioneer Cemetery
Monday, August 25, 2014, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Volunteer for headstone straightening
and repairs, moss removal, and vine
pulling at Pioneer Cemetery
Saturday, August 30, 2014, 7–11 p.m.
Volunteer at the free evening movie,
Frozen, at Riverfront Park
Volunteers Help Maintain
Salem Parks
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Friends of Pioneer Cemetery volunteers
groomed plots and maintained the
grounds.
Volunteers from the neighborhood
open, maintain, and close the restrooms
daily at Fairmount Park.
Movie volunteers assisted at the
Riverfront Park showings of Top Gun and
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Volunteers from Morningside Methodist
Church beautified Morningside Park,
painted a fire hydrant, and marked
storm drains.
A group of youth from St. Michael’s
Cathedral in Boise, Idaho spent a day
resurfacing the trail at Eagle’s View Park
property in West Salem.
Thank you to Minto-Brown Island Park
Volunteer Patrol members! They point out
wildlife, report hazards to maintenance personnel,
and their presence helps park users feel safe.
Salem No Ivy Coalition volunteers are off
to a good start! This spring, yards and yards of
English ivy were removed from Minto-Brown Island
Park, areas along Pringle Creek, and other locations.
Watch this publication for the fall kick-off to find
out how YOU can join the coalition!
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D O G D AY S
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FI R S T W E DN E S DAY
D OWN TO WN S A L E M
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Do you have ideas about how to make your neighborhood a
cleaner, safer and more enjoyable place to live? In addition to
providing support to the neighborhood associations, the City
collaborates with two neighborhood areas focusing on
community building through the Neighborhood Partnership
Program.
It’s a collaborative process made possible when residents,
property owners, renters, schools, businesses, nonprofits,
churches, local government, community groups and others
work together to support a neighborhood area. Partners
address issues and concerns of the people who live and work
there. Whatever the challenges may be, the Partnership
focuses on the neighborhood's strengths to solve them.
Collaborative Efforts Have Included:
Your Opportunity to Partner
in Making Your Neighborhood
a Better Place to Live
Positive changes have included increased crime prevention
efforts, education and empowerment of citizens, cleaner
streets and parks, support for youth and the equivalent of
thousands of dollars in leveraged contributions. In addition,
neighbors and partners report more neighbors talking to and
watching out for one another, enhanced awareness of
neighborhood resources and overall improved livability.
Now it’s your turn. Partnership applications will be available
August 1 through November 3 for anyone with an idea on how
to improve their part of Salem. The applications are evaluated
by City staff from various departments, scored based upon
demonstrated neighborhood need, measurable goals and
readiness of partners to work with the City in addressing them.
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For More Information please contact Jessica Loewen Preis, Neighborhood
Partnership Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-540-2329 or Brady
Rogers, Neighborhood Enhancement Division Administrator, at 503-588-6421
or [email protected].
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