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Public Safety Facility and Civic Center Seismic Needs
Revitalize Peace Plaza while retaining important art
features, and enhancing this community gathering
space.
Seismically upgrade existing Civic Center, remove
atrium canopy and Council Chambers for safety,
and eliminate below grade public entrance creating
enhanced connectivity.
Create new Public Safety Facility on existing Cityowned property with sustainable construction
practices and essential secure parking for Salem
Police.
COMMERCIAL STREET
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
CITY LIBRARY
PEACE PLAZA
EXISTING CIVIC
CENTER
MIRROR
POND
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CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
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NEW AT GRADE
PUBLIC PARKING
LIBERTY STREET
New Customer Service Center, additional Municipal
Court room, and relocated Council Chambers.
Added public visibility and accessibility.
On grade added public parking, improved
pedestrian connectivity, and multi-use plaza.
Revitalized Mirror Pond with interactive storm-water
bio-swale and trail network providing a key element
in the connection from the Mill Race to Riverfront
Park.
SALEM CIVIC CENTER
CONCEPT AERIAL
(OCTOBER 2013)
This conceptual site plan shows a new building to the east of Peace Plaza, at the street level. Parking for this building, which is likely to provide
service to residents to pay bills or do other business, would probably be at street level in front of the new building. There are no plans for
changes to Peace Plaza. There may be opportunities, however, to fix the concrete that is breaking apart on the surface of the Plaza and the
retrofit the fountain to meet water filtration requirements, in consultation with Peace Plaza stakeholders and the community.
Meeting the Needs of Our Community
The existing Civic Center campus and its buildings, constructed in 1972, included a plan and space for
expansion to serve our community as it grew. To-date, those plans have not been realized, and the Police
Department and Civic Center facilities have become over-crowded. The space is inadequate in size and
configuration for the Police Department’s 24-hour per day, 7 days per week operations. Because the need
exceeds available space at the Civic Center, some critical operations are housed off-site. Other City services
have also moved off-site into leased space at a total cost of half a million dollars a year. In addition, the
existing facility does not meet current standards for critical emergency facilities or current seismic standards.
The City’s goals are to develop a cost-effective and fiscally-responsible solution to space and seismic needs,
ensure that the Civic Center and Public Safety facility can serve our community for the next 40-50 years, and
include adequate parking for visitors with easier access to the services residents rely on most frequently. Continued on page 4
COMMUNITY NEWS
Downtown Salem’s New Holiday Tradition
“Golden Ticket Program” –Check out the following downtown businesses who are participating in the
Golden Ticket Program for the 2013 Holiday Season.Visit these businesses to learn how to get a Golden
Ticket and what the redemption value is when you apply the Golden Ticket to a purchase. The terms for the
Golden Ticket are established by each business. Free unlimited parking.
November 6 - December 31, 2013
PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS
Amadeus Restaurant
Art Department, Inc.
Bazillion Books for Kids
Bentley’s Grill
Bittersweet Boutique
Capitol City Theater
Chang Lai Chinese Restaurant
Cooke Stationary
Create A Memory
Crystal Power & Light Co.
Dave Wilson Designer-Goldsmith
Elsinore Framing & Art
Exit Real World
Finishing Touches
Frozation Nation
Indigo Yoga Studio
Jonathan’s
La Margarita Co.
Lullu’s Tutto Cucina
Ma Valise
McGrath’s Fish House
NW Comic Gallery
Olivia’s
One Fair World
Rafn’s Local Foods
Ranch Records
Shutterbug
Stephanie Galver, LMT
Studio Montage
The Arbor
The Beanery
Vouture/KT Watch
Where the Sidewalk Begins
Willamette Humane Society Thrift Store
Promotion varies by business - check for details at participating merchant or
http:www.travelsalem.com/Shopping/Shopping-Overview
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Adopt a
Storm Drain
Keep Storm Drains Free of Debris
The combination of fallen leaves and rain can lead to clogged storm drains and local street flooding.
Adopt a storm drain and follow these tips to help keep them clear:
1. Grab a rake, gloves, boots, and a bin to collect leaves.
2. Raking or blowing leaves into the street is prohibited. Put your raked leaves in a waste
bin, compost pile, or bring them to the free Fall Leaf Haul event on Saturday, December
7, 2013, from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. (locations listed below).
3. Never remove the storm drain cover, and remain on the curb when raking leaves.
If standing water persists after the debris has been removed, call City of Salem Public
Works Dispatch at 503-588-6333.
Volunteer Call for the Fall Leaf Haul
The City of Salem is seeking volunteers for this year’s Fall Leaf Haul event on Saturday,
December 7, 2013, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering a couple of hours, or would like more
information about the event, please contact Leo Gonzalez at 503-589-2195.
Fall Leaf Haul Locations:
SPRAGUE HIGH SCHOOL 2373 Kuebler Road S
STATE FAIRGROUNDS Lana Avenue NE Gate
WALLACE MARINE PARK East End of Glen Creek Road NW
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 for several
different boards and commissions.
The Board and Commission application form, descriptions, including current members and membership requirements,
are available at: www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/default.aspx.
Below is a full list of current vacancies for Boards/Commissions and Committees:
• Airport Advisory Commission – one vacancy – a pilot with current license
• Citizen Advisory Traffic Commission – one vacancy – at-large Salem resident
• Civil Service Commission: one vacancy – at-large Salem resident
• Community Police Review Board: three vacancies – one at-large and two alternate positions Salem resident
• Cultural & Tourism Advisory Board: three vacancies – at-large Salem resident
• Downtown Advisory Board: one vacancy – business owner or property owner within the Downtown Parking District
• Housing & Urban Development Advisory Committee: one vacancy - one member from Housing Advisory
Commission
• Human Rights & Relations Advisory Committee: three vacancies– two at-large Salem residents and one student
position
• North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board – three vacancies – one at -large and two business owners
or property owners with financial or occupational interest within the North Gateway Urban Renewal area.
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: two vacancies – at-large Salem resident
• Salem Planning Commission – one vacancy – at-large Salem resident
• Salem Public Library Advisory Board: one vacancy – at-large Salem resident
• Senior Center Advisory Commission: two vacancies – one at-large Salem resident and one partner from the
Retired SeniorVolunteers Program
For further information, please contact Suzanne Studer at 503-588-6255 or [email protected].
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Public Safety Facility continued from page 1
Room to Grow?
Recognizing these needs, building a modern Police facility has been the subject of City Council’s goals
since 2009. As part of the City’s year-long collaboration with the University of Oregon’s Sustainable Cities
Initiative in 2010-11, architecture students worked with the Police Department, a Council Subcommittee, and
a local architect to determine if a new facility to meet the Department’s space needs could be located on the
Civic Center Campus.
Based on the student designs and refinements of a local design team, the Council Subcommittee
recommended a 75,000 square foot new public safety facility spread over no more than three floors on the
Civic Center campus. In this concept, and as shown above, the facility would be located near Commercial
Street and Mirror Pond, using the existing driveway for access to secure Police Department parking with
access to Commercial Street and Liberty Street for emergency vehicles. Visitor parking is distributed around
the site in several more visible, surface level, easily accessed locations.
The Council also reviewed alternative sites, but found keeping the facility on site created the potential for
adequate visitor parking and secured Police parking, brought all off-site critical functions to one location,
and increased efficiency as a result of the close proximity to other City departments that work together to
keep our community safe. Greenfield sites and those with existing buildings proved to be comparable in cost
due to the cost of land acquisition and cost to renovate buildings to bring them current to emergency and
seismic standards.
Other Considerations
We recently learned that the central branch of the Salem Public Library may have similar seismic needs and
we’ve engaged an engineering firm to look at that in more detail. This will help us understand the scope of
the Library’s seismic need and inform future Council and community decisions about whether to include the
Library’s seismic need in a future bond measure related to the public safety facility and civic center seismic
improvements.
Where We Are Now: Renewing Outreach and Incorporating Community Suggestions
Early in 2013, City Council renewed their goal to move forward with addressing the public safety facility and
Civic Center seismic needs at some point in the future. In June of 2013, City Council asked staff to prepare
for a community discussion about these needs. The goal is to inform the community and solicit their ideas
about the concept and timing. We are renewing outreach from where we left off after the Sustainable Cities
Initiative work on the police facility and Civic Center campus in 2011. For regular updates, please refer
to www.cityofsalem.net/publicsafetyfacility or www.cityofsalem.net/salemciviccenter. If you would like to
schedule a meeting with a group or learn more, contact [email protected] or Courtney Knox
Busch [email protected].
Please Join Us at One of the Upcoming Community Open Houses
Date/TimeLocation
November 12, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Civic Center, Council Chambers 555 Liberty Street SE
November 13, 2013 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Center 50+ 2615 Portland Road NE
November 20, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m.
South Salem High School 1910 Church St. SE
January 6, 2014 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Roth’s West Salem 1130 Wallace Rd. NW
What May Come Next
Moving forward with and finalizing a plan to address Civic Center needs will be contingent on the desires
of Council and the community, after extensive community dialogue. If Council and the community are
interested in pursuing this project, a bond measure will be proposed on the ballot of a future election. If the
measure passes, work would begin to finalize the design and engineering for a new public safety facility and
improvements to the Civic Center campus. Construction could begin as early as a year and a half to two
years following the election.
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Downtown Parking Update
On Monday, October 14, 2013, the Salem City Council adopted initiative petition 001-2013-IP, which made
several modifications to the existing parking regulations and policies for the Downtown Parking District. The
modifications include the following:
1. Parking meters and time limits are prohibited for any City-owned (on or off street) parking within the
Parking District (this does not include the Chemeketa, Liberty, or Marion parking structures).
2. The City may designate up to 50 parking spaces as 30-minute regulated parking stalls.
3. The annual business-paid parking tax is limited to an annual increase of the lesser of either the Consumer
Price Index percentage increase for Portland, Oregon or 2.0%
4. Continued prohibition of on and off-street parking by employees, jurors, volunteers, and students without
permits, except that the prohibited hours have changed from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., all days
except Sundays and legal holidays
Beginning on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, all on-street 2-hour parking spaces became unlimited time parking
spaces. The existing 2-hour parking signs have been removed.
The City will work within existing resources to enforce the restrictions on employee downtown parking.
“Employees” include everyone working in a business. However, the help of downtown employers is needed
to make this change successful.
Employers have been asked to explain the parking regulations to employees, volunteers and students, asking
them to follow the regulations by not parking on downtown streets when they are at work. Employee
parking spaces are available in City-owned parking structures and lots; go to www.cityofsalem.net/parking for
additional information. If any employees need to purchase permits, they can contact the Permit Application
Center at 503-589-2075 to get information. To help enforce employee parking restrictions, downtown
employers have been asked to provide a current list of employee names and the license plates of their
vehicles. If a business has not provided this information in the last six months, please do so by November
15 by sending it to Jeff Barnes at [email protected] or 503-589-2066. As a reminder, the first
offense for employees parking on the street is a $100.00 citation; the citation cost increases with additional
offenses.
.Photo: Ron Cooper.
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LIBRARY NEWS
NaNoWriMo is a writing program for everyone
who has thought fleetingly about writing a novel, but
has been unsure of how to start, or has been scared
away by the time and effort involved.
All interested writers can learn about the program,
meet fellow Salem Writers (called Wrimos), and get
started at the Kick-Off Party. The Kick-Off Party
is followed by weekly Write-Ins during November
where writers can pound out word counts with
other participants and have fun in a supportive
environment.
The Julians. Photo: Jon Stuber.
2013-2014 Library Concerts
The Julians
Melodies & Desires
7 p.m. Friday, November 1
Loucks Auditorium
Tickets available starting Friday, October 25
The genre-defying female vocal quartet, The Julians,
presents a sumptuous evening of music. The program
runs the indie/pop/classical/jazz gamut with works
by composers as diverse as Leonard Cohen, Björk,
Einojuhani Rautavaara, Gotye, Gillian Welch, Tom
Waits,Veljo Tormis, Lykke Li, Cat Stevens, and more.
The Julians are four of Portland’s finest female
vocalists working together to explore, challenge,
embrace, and sing the living daylights out of
music that they love. The Julians are comprised of:
Kristen Buhler, Liz Bacon, Maria Karlin, and Vakarė
Petroliūnaitė. More information about The Julians is
available at www.thejuliansmusic.com.
Free tickets will be available at the Central Library’s
Information Desk and the West Salem Branch
Service Desk beginning Friday, October 25. Tickets
are valid until 10 minutes before performance time.
At that time, those waiting may fill any unused seats.
This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the
Salem Public Library. For additional details, call 503588-6052.
National Novel Writing Month
(NaNoWriMo)
National Novel Writing Month is a 30 day, 50,000
word writing challenge held every November.Valuing
enthusiasm and perseverance over painstaking craft,
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This program is free and open to anyone who is
interested. For information about NaNoWriMo,
visit www.NaNoWriMo.org. For more information
on the Salem, Oregon regional chapter, contact
Jamie King at [email protected] or visit the
Regional page at http://nanowrimo.org/regions/usaoregon-salem.
All NaNoWriMo programs held in Anderson
Rooms A&B:
Kick-Off Party Saturday, November 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
General Write-In Sunday, November 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
All State Write-In Sunday, November 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
General Write-In Sunday, November 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
All Day Write-In Saturday, November 30, 10:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Thank Goodness It’s Over (TGIO) Party Saturday,
December 7, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Teen Writers’ Sessions
3-7 p.m. November 5, 12, 19 & 26 in Teen Scene
Middle and high school-aged writers are invited to
enjoy snacks, challenges, and motivational cheering
by fellow writers and staff as they try to rise to the
NaNoWriMo challenge of completing a novel in a
month. Teen writers are encouraged to sign up with
the NaNoWriMo Young Writer’s Program (www.
ywp.nanowrimo.org).
These nights are open-house style. Writers can
stop by any time. Teen Scene has laptops and two
Creation Stations available for in-library use for
anyone with a library card.
Interested teens can contact Sonja Somerville at
503-588-6083 or [email protected] to
learn more.
NaNoWriMo Skypes with Authors!
Interested writers—regardless of participation in
other NaNoWriMo activities—are invited to chat
with two highly-skilled authors who will share ideas
and secrets for how they make an emotional impact
on readers.
Keep ‘em Laughing: Connecting with Readers
through Humor with Mindy Raf, Author of
The Symptoms of My Insanity
3-4 p.m.Tuesday, November 12 in Teen Scene
Keep ‘em Shaking: Connecting with Readers
through Fear with S.A. Bodeen, Author of The
Compound and The Raft
4-5 p.m.Tuesday, December 3 in Teen Scene
Salem Public Library
Foundation Ursula Le Guin
Fundraiser
Author Talk and Book Signing
Jonathan Evison & Willy Vlautin
7 p.m. Friday, November 8
Loucks Auditorium
The
Library will
welcome
two awardwinning
writers
on one
evening in
November.
Willy Vlautin. Photo: Library
Jonathan
Evison, from Washington, is the author of West of
Here and The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. Willy
Vlautin, from Oregon, is the author of three novels,
including Lean on
Pete.
Seating for this
free event will be
on a first-come,
first-seated basis,
and books by both
authors will be
available for purchase
and signature after
the presentation.
This program is
sponsored by the
Salem Public Library
Foundation. For
more details, contact
the Information Desk
Jonathan Evison. Photo: Keith Brofsky
at 503-588-6052.
Before the Show Began:
Theaters of Oregon
2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16
Anderson Rooms A&B
Theaters have always captured our imaginations.
Their architecture and lighting have drawn us inside.
Their decorative lobbies have let us know something
special was about to happen. Award winning
videographer/historian Darrell Jabin toured and
videotaped dozens of theaters, including the Reed
Opera House, The Grand, the Elsinore, and Salem
Cinema. He researched opera houses, vaudeville,
movie palaces, art houses, and neighborhood
theaters throughout Oregon.
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Boy Still Missing and Strange but True. For 10 years,
John has appeared regularly as a book critic on
NBC’s Today Show and CBS’s The Early Show. He is
also the Editor-at-Large of Cosmopolitan. His essays
have been published
in The New York Times,
Washington Post, Daily
Beast and other national
publications. He lives in
New York City.
Each year, Darrell Jabin
travels more than 6,000
miles, working in more than
two dozen cities in Oregon.
He takes advantage of
those trips by researching
interesting events, history,
and people, and telling about
them in videos. His videos
can be seen on Capitol
Community Television under
the name Did you know about
Oregon?
Darrell Jabin. Photo: Library
Darrell has produced longer videos on Oregon
carousels, Oregon amusement parks, and 100 years
of the Oregon Blue Book. These have been shown
on 10 public access stations. He has provided more
than 125 presentations with his videos at libraries,
community centers, retirement homes, and other
venues throughout the state. He can be contacted
at 503-851-8652 or by email at dmack04@comcast.
net.
Seating for this free
event will be on a
first-come, first-seated
basis, and books by
John Searles will be
available for purchase
and signature after
the presentation. This
program is sponsored
John Searle newest novel.
by the Salem Public
Library Foundation. For more details, contact the
Information Desk at 503-588-6052.
Author Talk and Book Signing
Shift into Overdrive with
Library2Go
John Searles. Photo:Thomas Caruso.
John Searles
7 p.m.Tuesday, November 19
Loucks Auditorium
Critically-acclaimed, New York Times bestselling
author, John Searles, will speak about his career, his
interests, and his writing, including his new novel,
Help for the Haunted. This riveting, chilling novel is an
unforgettable story of a most unusual family, their
deep secrets, their harrowing tragedy, and ultimately,
a daughter’s discovery of a dark and unexpected
mystery.
John Searles is the author of the best-selling novels
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Five Sessions!
Anderson Rooms A&B
2:30 p.m. Friday, November 22
10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7
2:30 p.m. Friday, December 13
10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28
10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4
eReaders are becoming ever more popular, but they
are not just for reading ebooks purchased online.
It is possible to feed an eReader with ebooks and
audiobooks borrowed from Salem Public Library via
Library2Go. Best of all, the books are free to anyone
with a library card.
Users of all devices with any level of tech-expertise
are welcome to attend a free, one-hour seminar. No
registration is required. More information is available
at www.salemlibrary.org and 503-588-6052.
Put the ‘Give’ in Thanksgiving:
All-Ages, Pay-It-Forward Event
2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2
Main Floor,Teen Scene, and Children’s Room
at Salem Public Library
For a third year, community members are invited
to contribute their time and creativity to make a
variety of items that will benefit local groups and
causes.
• Support Little Free Libraries – on the Main
Floor: Salem Public Library is working to plant 3-5
Little Free Libraries in Salem neighborhoods.
Learn more about the project and help “seed”
the libraries.Visitors are invited to bring
donations of new and gently used books to be
given to neighborhoods along with the complete
Little Free Libraries, as well as creating festive
bookmarks and book recommendation sheets.
• Talk to the Animals – in the Children’s Room:
Visitors will create fleecy cat and dog toys to be
donated to the Willamette Humane Society.
• Create a Talking Storybook – in the Teen
Scene: Visitors are invited to create custom
covers for small books of nursery rhymes, then
step into the Creation Station room to record
one of the rhymes for a CD audiobook that will
be delivered to Family Building Blocks families
along with the books.
This is an open-house style event. More information
is available from the Teen Scene Desk at 503-5886364.
Brain Boosters
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Saturday November 9
Anderson Rooms A & B
Brain Boosters offers families with children ages
three, four, and five a chance to share a story and
do related hands-on activities that boost the early
literacy skills preschoolers need in order to be
ready to read and write when they enter school.
Boogie Woogie Concert - Red
Yarn Puppets
10:30 a.m.,Tuesday November 12
Loucks Auditorium
Preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups will be
singing, clapping, and laughing with the Red Yarn
Puppets. This free Boogie Woogie concert of familyfriendly music and fun is funded by a Ready to Read
grant. Doors open to the public at 10:15 a.m. on a
first-come, first-seated basis. More information is
available from the Youth Services Reference Desk at
503-588-6088.
Empez-Arte
6:30-7:15, miércoles, 13 de noviembre
Cuarto de Actividades de los Niños
Empez-Arte ofrece a las familias de los niños de tres,
cuatro y cinco años la oportunidad de compartir
un cuento y hacer cosas de arte en actividades
relacionadas que aumentan las habilidades de
alfabetización temprana que necesitan para estar
listos para leer cuando entran en la escuela. EmpezArte y Experimentos con Libros son presentados
por fondos de “Ready to Read” y ocurren cuando
normalmente tenemos “Cuentos en español para
toda la familia”.
Family Festival of the Arts
CelloBop with Gideon Freudmann
7 p.m., Friday, November 15
Loucks Auditorium
Gideon plays the Electric Cello and moves
effortlessly from one style to another: folk, rock,
classical, and funny songs. Everyone in the family will
be asking for more! Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and
seating will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. All
shows are free and open to the public thanks to the
support of the Friends of the Salem Public Library.
Lego Party - Monthly
2 - 3 p.m. Saturday November 16
Children’s Activity Room
Kids with their grown-ups are invited on the
third Saturday of every month for an hour of
unstructured Lego play. Legos are provided. Bring
your imaginations! No sign-ups are necessary.
Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Book Club
4-5 p.m.Thursday, November 21
Children’s Activity Room
Kids in grades 2 to 4 are invited to read Waiting for
the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan in November and
Marty McGuire by Kate Messner in December for
the 2013-2014 Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice
Book Club. Meeting the third Thursday of each
month, club members will discuss books nominated
for the Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award, and
play a game or make a craft, finishing with a vote and
reading celebration in March. Come join the fun!
Speak Up! Teen Book Club
Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to
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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 False Prince by Jennifer Neilsen
4-5 p.m.Tuesday, November 26
Teen Scene
Carthya is headed toward civil war. To try to prevent it, a nobleman named Conner proposes a bold plan – to
collect four orphan boys, train them, and pass one of them off as the long-lost prince and heir to the throne.
Coming in December….
3rd Annual Mitten Tree
Children’s Room
Help to decorate the Mitten Tree by bringing new or gently used mittens, hats, scarves, socks, and other
warm fuzzy things to benefit mothers, fathers, and children of the YWCA of Salem. The Mitten Tree will be
available to decorate through the end of December.
Preschool Holiday Party
10:30 a.m.Tuesday, December 17
Anderson A & B
Last Minute Gifts
2-3 p.m., Saturday, December 21
Anderson A & B
Hey, Kids! It’s not too late to have fun! You’re invited to get creative and make holiday gifts for your family and
friends. Supplies are provided. Just bring your imagination!
Family Game Day
1 - 4 p.m.Thursday, December 26
Children’s Room
Turn off the TV, put away the controllers, and drop in at the library for some fun and games, old school-style.
Believe it or not, research shows that gaming can be a very powerful tool for literacy and learning. It’s also a
great way to spend quality time with the family.
Holiday Lego Party
2-3 p.m., Saturday, December 28,
Children’s Activity Room
Kids with their grown-ups are invited for a special holiday session of our monthly Lego party. Join us for
an hour of unstructured Lego play and drawings for small Lego prizes. Legos are provided. Bring your
imaginations! No sign-ups are necessary.
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community
CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2013
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
• Daylight Savings Time Ends
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
• City Council/Urban Renewal Agency, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
• Election Day
• 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
• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Grant Neighborhood Association, 6:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market St. NE
• South West Association of Neighbors (SWAN) Annual Meeting, 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 – Dining Room
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
• Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA), 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd. SE
• SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., Council of Governments, 100 High St. SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• TOT Grant Application Orientation, 2 p.m., Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE, Anderson Room B
• Social Service Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 503-588-6178 - Civic Center, 555 Liberty St. SE, Public Works Room 325
• Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Anderson B, 503-540 2361
• Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St. SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336
• Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (Meeting and Inservice), 6 p.m., Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-540-2371
• 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, NOVEMBER 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
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
• Lansing Area Neighborhood Partnership, 10 a.m., La Casita, 3032 Sunnyview Road NE, 503-588-6207
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 325, 503-588-6304
• TOT Grant Alternate Application Orientation, 5:30 p.m., Civic Center, 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 305 Conference Room
• South Gateway Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 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, NOVEMBER 18
• Finance Committee, Noon, City Manager’s Office Conference Room 220, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6040
• City Council/Salem Housing Authority, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CAN-DO), 6 p.m., Salem First Christian Church, 685 Marion St. NE, Room 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
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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
NOVEMBER 2013
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
• South Salem Connect Meeting (formerly SESNA Partnership), 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-588-6207
• Airport Advisory Commission, 6 p.m., Airport Terminal Hold Room, 2990 25th Street SE, 503-588-6314
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
• Historic Landmarks Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5 p.m., Salem Electric Board Room, 633 7th St. NW
• Community & Partners of East Salem (CAPES), 10:30 a.m., Family Building Blocks, 2425 Lancaster Dr. NE, 503-588-6207
• 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
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
• Family Volunteer Day
• Grant Neighborhood Association Litter Pick Up, Grant School parking Lot, 725 Market St. NE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• Housing Advisory Committee (HAC), Noon, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church St. SE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
• SKATS Policy Committee, Noon, 100 High St. SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Lansing Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing Ave NE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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, NOVEMBER 28
• Thanksgiving – City Offices Closed
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
• City Offices Closed
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PARKLINES
Riverside Cleanup Report
On the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2013,
the annual SOLVE Riverside Cleanup took place at
Wallace Marine Park. Participants included GlennGibson Creek Watershed Council, the Chemeketans,
West Salem Neighborhood Association, Scout
Pack #44, and Wells Fargo Bank employees. Tasks
accomplished included litter cleanup and many yards
of English ivy removed.
Thank You,Volunteer Fire
Hydrant Painters!
Residents in our community save the City of Salem
money by volunteering to clean and paint fire
hydrants. This year volunteers have painted 1,014
hydrants! Kudos to Chemeketa Community College
students, Partnerships in Community Living, several
Cub Scout packs, Willamette University students,
and many other individuals.
Set Up a Volunteer Project
Would you like to develop a volunteer project for
your family, class, friends, church, or civic group?
We will be happy to find a meaningful project for
your group. Would you like to spend time monthly
or quarterly to help care for your neighborhood
park? Would you like to commit your family or your
business to assist with the care of a park?
Salem Parks will supply gloves, tools, and direction
for projects. Please call 503-589-2197 to set up
your special project.
Park Stars
Friends of Pioneer Cemetery straightened
headstones, pruned shrubs, removed moss, and
performed fall cleanup.
 Neighbors at Illahe Ridge Park property added
wood chips to the surface of the trail.
Church at the Park volunteers cleaned up trash
at Cascades Gateway Park.
 Volunteers from Oregon State Hospital worked
in plant beds at Geer Community Park.
 New Harvest Church volunteers resurfaced
the trail at McKay School Park.
 Neighborhood volunteers worked in gardens
at Brown Road Park property.
 Environmental science students from
Willamette University spent a half day working
in the bioswale at Bush’s Pasture Park.
Youth Volunteers
Minto-Brown Island Patrol. Photo: Parks
Minto-Brown Island Volunteer
Park Patrol
Volunteer applications are now being accepted
for the Park Patrol. Volunteers walk, jog, bicycle,
and exercise their dogs as they keep Minto-Brown
Island Park healthy and safe. If you’re unable to
move about the park, you can perform the watch
from your car, a bench, or a picnic table. Being a
Park Patrol member is a fun way to enjoy nature
and get exercise. The flexible scheduling fits almost
everyone who is able to commit eight hours or
more per month.
 Eagle Scout candidate, Marcus Wong, planned,
built, and installed bat boxes at Cascades
Gateway Park.
 Eagle Scout candidate, Tyler McDaniel, restored
the Born Learning Trail at River Road Park.
Public Input Sought for the
McKay Community Park
Master Plan Update!
Please attend the following public meetings to
give input to City staff as they update the McKay
Community Park master plan. The first meeting was
held October 23, 2013. Two additional meetings are
scheduled for:
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
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Both of these meetings will be held at the McKay High School Commons located at 2440 Lancaster Drive
NE, Salem. There will be a Spanish translator on-site. If you have any questions or would like additional
information about these meetings, please contact Parks Operations at 503-588-6336.
City Parks on Winter Schedule
The Parks and Transportation Division of the City of Salem will be shifting to the winter schedule in City
parks beginning November 1, 2013, through February 28, 2014.
As part of this winter reduction schedule, the following park restrooms will remain open during daylight
hours: Bush’s Pasture (upper Leffelle and Bush Barn), Deepwood, Geer, Marion Square, River Road, Riverfront,
and Woodmansee Parks; and chemical toilets at Cascades Gateway, McKay, Minto-Brown, Orchard Heights,
and Wallace Marine Parks. All others will be closed for the winter season.
All athletic fields will be closed to play starting November 3, 2013, until March 18, 2014. This opening date is
dependent on actual turf conditions and is subject to change.
All drinking fountains will be shut off and winterized to prevent damage to the water lines. Most picnic tables
in large parks will be taken out of service for the winter months.
During the reduced maintenance period there will be less routine maintenance in neighborhood parks
including litter control, garbage removal, cleaning picnic tables, walkways, etc. In order to minimize the direct
effects on “off-season” park users, the Division will continue to utilize all available volunteer and supplemental
labor resources. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Tibby Larson, Parks Operations Volunteer
Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-589-2197.
.Photo: Cyndi Easterly.
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POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS/FIRE SAFETY
The Youth Services Unit
Serves Salem Schools
The Youth Services Unit comprises of nine officers
and one sergeant who are assigned to schools
within the Salem-Keizer School District. Their official
title is that of school resource officer, but they are
often addressed by their acronym, SROs. They are
assigned geographically by high school and middle
school and assist with issues at elementary schools,
when needed.
Every law enforcement officer does a great deal of
problem-solving and thinking outside the box to
address issues. These officers also have the unique
assignment of working with students and school
staff on a wide variety of issues that sometimes can
be very different than their patrol counterparts.
For example, these officers investigate criminal
complaints from the student population or
investigate allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
that come in via state and local child protection
agencies.
A SRO’s impact extends beyond the reports
they log. Their impact is in the relationships they
develop with the students, whether it is part of
the investigation or simply a chance passing in the
school hallway. These officers work with students
to influence them in a positive way by helping them
through a difficult situation, such as when they are
a victim of a crime. SROs also seek to develop
relationships with school staff to provide insight and
assistance with school matters affecting the students.
This year, encourage your teen to get to know
their SRO. To find out who your school-assigned
officer, is contact the school office or contact the
unit sergeant, Cliff Carpentier, at 503-588-6257 for
additional information.
Bullying: Realities & Resources
for Parents
According to a recent study done by the non-profit
research organization, Families & Work Institute, one
third of youth are bullied at least once a month.
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
does a significant amount of education on the topic
through various programs aimed at reducing the
incidences of teasing, verbal and physical harassment,
and social outcasting of our youth today.
The phenomenon is no longer found just at school
or on the playground. With the prevalent use of
social media and the internet, the issue also has
another side: Cyberbullying.
If your child is experiencing difficulties with friends
or schoolmates, take a moment to visit the NCPC
website at www.ncpc.org to review their resource
pages for parents. The organization covers the
topics of teaching kids about bullying, the effect of
bullying by girls, and prevention strategies. NCPC
also unveiled the Circle of Respect program which
helps students understand and manage interpersonal
conflict which can lead to bullying. If you have a
school age child or grandchild, check out the page
— it is worth the read!
D.A.R.E. is Keeping it Real
With a new school year in full swing, that means
many 5th grade Salem students are learning how
to make good choices and stay safe through their
participation in D.A.R.E. — Drug Abuse Resistance
Education.
The D.A.R.E. program is facilitated by Officer Craig
Seibel of the Youth Services Unit. His passion and
commitment to the program is evident in the
positive relationships he establishes with students as
he teaches them drug resistance education.
For 2013, Officer Seibel is launching a new D.A.R.E.
curriculum called “keepin’ it REAL,” or kiR. The
updated course of study has proven effective in
reducing teen alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use by:
• Preparing students to act decisively in refusing
offers to use drugs;
• Helping students recognize risks and avoid drug
related situations;
• Assisting students in building strong decision
making, communication, planning and assertive
refusal skills;
• Empowering youth to value their own perceptions
and feelings and make choices that support drug
free values.
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One key finding demonstrated participants reported lower alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use than students
who did not receive the program.
Keeping it Real is designated as a model substance abuse prevention education program. The kiR program
is on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based
Programs and Practices.
An independent, federally-funded cost-effectiveness study evaluating prevention programs reported that
keepin it REAL was ranked among the top three overall with a cost benefit of $28 in benefits for every
$1 spent. Please support your local D.A.R.E. program. For more information on how you can help, contact,
Officer Seibel at [email protected].
Electrical Safety
Electrical fires were involved in an estimated 46,500 reported home
structure fires in the U.S. in 2010. These fires resulted in 420 civilian
deaths and 1,520 civilian injuries, with $1.5 billion in direct property
damage. An electrical fire is considered a fire involving some type of
electrical failure or malfunction1.
According to the National fire Protection Association (NFPA),
almost half of home structure electrical fires involve equipment such
as wiring, switches, outlets, lamps, light bulbs, and cords. December
and January are the peak months for home electrical fires and the
leading areas of origin are the bedroom (14%), attic (11%), and
kitchen (11%). These fires are predictable and preventable.
Fire damage related to electrical outlet. Photo:
Safety Precautions
Salem Fire Department (September 2013)
• Have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician.
• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old, or damaged appliance cords.
• Replace any electrical tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out, or gives off smoke
or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in
the bathroom and kitchen.
• Buy electrical products evaluated and approved by a nationally-recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters
Laboratories.
• Major appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, and air conditioners should be plugged
directly into approved outlets. Never use extension cords or power strips with these appliances.
• Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or fixture.
• In homes with small children, install tamper-resistant electrical receptacles.
• Use electrical extension cords for temporary wiring only.
• Call a qualified electrician or landlord if you have:
- Recurring problems with blown fuses or tripping circuit breakers;
- Discolored or warm wall outlets;
- A burning smell or rubbery odor coming from an appliance;
- Flickering lights;
- Sparks from an outlet.
• Learn more about electrical home fire safety from the U.S. Fire Administration and the
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. Install, maintain,
and test smoke alarms and remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.
For more information on this or other prevention related topics, contact Salem Fire at 503-588-6245.
Home Electrical Fires, by John R. Hall, Jr., January 2012
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Neighborhood Association Fall
Annual Meetings
SouthWest Association of Neighbors –
November 7
LifeSource Community Room, 2649 Commercial St. S
South Gateway Neighborhood Association –
November 14
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Rd. SE
Historic Deepwood Estate
1116 Mission Street SE
503-363-1825 www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
1st Saturday Tea and Tour
Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m.
$10 per person, reservations required
Enjoy a Deepwood tour with a little extra treat. You
will be given a one-hour tour of the house beginning
with tea and a scone in the Deepwood Dining
Room.
Falling Leaves Tea
Tuesday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.
$30 per person, reservations required
Autumnal three-course tea celebrating Oregon’s
unique and delicious bounty. Includes tour of the
house and “The Magic of Small Quilts” exhibit on
the 2nd floor.
Deepwood Holiday Gift Sale
Friday, November 15 – Saturday, November
16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free Admission
Our annual sale presenting some of Salem’s finest
artisan crafts, both traditional and contemporary.
You can also pick up holiday sweets and wreaths
perfect for holiday gatherings and seasonal decor.
Many gifts packaged and under $20. A portion of
sales benefit Friends of Deepwood.
The Willamette Heritage
Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St. SE
503-585-7012 www.willametteheritage.org
Posh Plates For Grace House
Monday, November 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Amadeus Cafe
135 Liberty St. NE
503-999-5323
www.ghsalem.com
‘Posh Plates’ social event features delicious
appetizers and beverages to raise funds for the
women’s shelter. Create A Memory and 100 South
Salem students painted plates with the Grace
House theme as a gift for attendees. Tickets: $35 per
person.
Right Here and Over There
Saturday, November 9, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
$50 seat, $400 table of 8. Reservations
required
Our fundraiser includes a buffet dinner by Croissant
& Company, entertainment by the Gayle Gage Jazz
Band, wine and beer from our favorite wineries
and breweries, live and silent auctions, and many
opportunities to contribute to the WHC.
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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.
Carousel Honors - Ride Program
Veteran’s Day - Monday, November 11
In Honor of Your Public Service...
Enjoy a complimentary ride pass punch card to
active and retired service personnel
In Remembrance of:
Memorial Day
September 11th Remembrance Day
Veteran’s Day
Enjoy 5 free rides on the Carousel as a thank you
for your public service. (Limit 1 punchcard of 5 rides
per family/public service member)
Santa Arrives Aboard the Carousel Express
Friday, November 29, Noon
This is a free event!
Wait in anticipation at the Carousel steps as Santa
arrives in Salem directly from the North Pole aboard
the Carousel Express train. Complimentary hot
cocoa will be served (while supplies last) to keep
you warm!
After Santa arrives, he will take a ride on the
Carousel and then he will be available for
photo opportunities at the photo booth. Keepsake
photo: $8. Own camera: $3 sitting fee (up to 2
shots). Free, if the child is just visiting.
Face Painting by Carrie Beth - $3-$5 (cash only). 11
a.m. - 3 p.m.
Holiday Ride Passes on Sale
Day After Thanksgiving through Christmas
Eve (November 29 – December 24)
50 Rides for only $55! A $20 savings.
Rides are given in the amount of two (2) 25-ride
passes. Rides do not expire once purchased.
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Civil War Dinner & Auction
Thursday, November 21, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial St. SE
503-581-7383 ext. 15
www.civilwarauction.org
Tickets: $100
Wear your colors. Represent your team. Support
the Boys & Girls Club
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event starts with a
silent auction offering over 150 packages while
guests mingle with Duck and Beaver mascots and
cheerleaders. Photo booth is provided by Erich
McVey Photography. The silent auction is followed
by a gourmet dinner and live auction packed full
with premiere vacations, experiences, and items.
Beverages for the evening are compliments of
Gilgamesh Brewing and Columbia Distributing.
Empty Bowls Benefit Sale at
Willamette Art Center
Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. - Sunday, November
24, 4 p.m.
Willamette Art Center - Oregon State Fairgrounds
(off of Silverton Road)
2330 17th St. NE
503-365-3911
www.willametteartcenter.com
Over 1,000 bowls created by Willamette Art Center
potters to benefit Marion/Polk Food Share will be
sold. Purchase of an Empty Bowl will help feed the
hungry. Prices range from $15-$150. Free admission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2013
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 November Announcements
15th Annual Clay Ball Advance Tickets Now Available Online
Join artists and patrons on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for a glittering
evening of art, wine, food and music to benefit the Salem Art Association’s
programs. Now in its 15th year, Clay Ball is one of Salem’s most anticipated
events, gathering approximately 500 art appreciators each year. This year’s
theme, Get Up & Gatsby, is inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s celebrated
novel, The Great Gatsby, as well as the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film by the
same name. Attire that keeps with the theme is encouraged, so help us
turn back the clock to another era by dressing in your most dramatic 1920s
get-up! Tickets are $80.00 through February 16 at 5 pm and $95.00 from
February 16 after 5 pm through February 19 at 5 pm. Please visit
www.SalemArt.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.
Gallery Volunteer Opportunities
The volunteer opportunities listed require no experience unless otherwise stated
and take place in team-oriented settings with direction provided by SAA staff.
SAA Volunteers Teresa Flaherty
& Lorraine Dye
Holiday Showcase Decorating and Merchandising
Help decorate the Bush Barn Art Center for the holidays, receive holiday
artwork and create displays of handcrafted merchandise in the A.N. Bush
Gallery. Choose any four-hour shift November 1-14 and receive one
complimentary ticket to the Holiday Gala on Friday, November 15. Contact
Catherine Alexander at 503-581-2228 x302 to schedule a volunteer shift.
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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2013
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 November Exhibitions
November 16-December 24 | Holiday Showcase
Sponsored by Salem Electric with additional support from Valley Credit Union
Give your friends and family the gift of art! You’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts for that
special someone in all price ranges at the Bush Barn Art Center. Choose from a new
selection of artisan jewelry, handmade gifts, crafts, clothing, accessories and fine art.
Jewelry by Kathleen McLaughlin
November 16-December 24 | Handcrafted for the Holidays
Sponsored by Salem Gastroenterology Consultants
The Bush House Museum’s annual Handcrafted for the Holidays exhibition and sale
at the Bush Barn Art Center will highlight traditional arts and crafts by Oregon
craftspeople and artists. Featured media include: ceramics, stained glass, weaving,
woodwork and more! Sales from this exhibition benefit the Bush House Museum, a
program of the Salem Art Association. For more information, contact Ross
Sutherland, Bush House Museum Director, at 503-363-4714 or [email protected].
November 16-December 24 | ArtMarket
Sponsored by Atrio Health Plans
SAA’s Community Arts Education program will host its third annual ArtMarket in the
Focus Gallery in the Bush Barn Art Center. ArtMarket is a fun, contemporary art shop
featuring affordable crafts and edgy art by regional artists. Last year, visitors viewed
and purchased bold and colorful clay necklaces, graffiti records, bamboo and rice
paper candles, intimate collages on wood, cardboard found objects, duct tape quilts,
divided and reassembled kitchen items, and much more.
November 16-December 24 | Featured Artist: Dale Kurtz
Sponsored by Comcast
As the featured artist in the Art Center’s Rental-Sales Program for the months of
November and December, Dale’s panoramic landscapes of Oregon’s outback, as well
as his authentic fishing scenes in watercolor, speak to the rugged adventurer in
everyone. His most recent work will be on view in the A.N. Bush Gallery.
Trail to Hood (Detail)
by Dale Kurtz
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November 16-December 24 | James Southworth: Colors of France
Sponsored by Hoots, Baker & Wiley, P.C.
Following a recent trip to the France, James Southworth returned with myriad
inspirations, which he has translated into a new series of pastel works evoking the
beauty of the French countryside and the picturesque energy of some of Europe’s
most beautiful cities. His work will be on view in the Camas Gallery.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2013
Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact:
503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Artwork (Detail)
Hi-Res Images
Upon
Request
by James
Southworth
Salem Art Association November Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, November 5 | 10 am | Artist Talk: Jon Steiner
Jon Steiner is a Salem-based photographer who has traveled the world documenting
street art from Belize to South Africa to Europe. Along the way, he has met a
number of young people and has subsequently helped them with the costs of school
tuition, housing, clothing and other essential needs, thus improving their lives. Hear
his plans for an upcoming trip to Kenya and learn about the power of creativity and
human kindness.
Jon Steiner
A meeting of the SAA Gallery Guides will follow the lecture. To learn more about this
volunteer docent group, call Nikki Freepons at 503-588-2748.
Friday, November 15 | 6-9 pm | Holiday Gala: Party in Paris!
Sponsored by Salem Electric with additional support from Valley Credit Union and
Lifesource Natural Foods
Enjoy petit fours, champagne cocktails (provided by LifeSource Natural Foods) and
live music from French troubadour Eric John Kaiser while perusing a new selection of
handmade gifts, functional crafts, artisan jewelry and fine art at affordable prices.
Advance tickets purchased before November 8 are $10 for SAA members and $20
for non-members. To reserve your tickets, stop by the Bush Barn Art Center or call
503-581-2228.
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
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stages, hands-on
arts preservation
activities for children
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Salem
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501(c)(3)
cultural
art education,
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appreciation,
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in Salemand
andadults,
artist
demonstrations,
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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
visit www.SalemArt.org.
Artinformation,
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.
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SAA also runs Community Art Education programs that bring art classes to over 14,000 school children in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year. SAA creates
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COMMUNITY NEWS
How would you like to see passenger rail improved?
ODOT is hosting open house meetings in November 2013. Join us to learn more about the Oregon
Passenger Rail project, and give us your thoughts on what the future of rail should look like between Eugene
and Portland.
Studying passenger rail route options
The Oregon Department of Transportation is studying ways to improve intercity passenger rail service
between the Eugene-Springfield urban area and the Portland urban area. The study will help decide on
a general passenger rail route and evaluate options for train frequency, trip time, and improving on-time
performance.
This spring, ODOT used public input to identify potential rail route options, and has completed an evaluation of
these options. A series of public meetings are being held to share the results and to get your input before the
list of alternatives is narrowed for more detailed study. To learn more, visit www.OregonPassengerRail.org.
Go to an open house – in person or online
•
Salem/Keizer Open House
Tuesday, November 5, 5 – 7 p.m.
Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry
626 High St. NE Salem, OR, 97301
•
Online Open House:
Can’t make it to an open house in your community? Visit us online anytime between November 5 and
18 to learn about the project and give us your thoughts. www.OregonPassengerRail.org.
More information
For more information, visit www.OregonPassengerRail.org or contact Jyll Smith, ODOT Stakeholder
Engagement Strategist, 503-986-3985, [email protected].
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