Forget “moth to a flame” – that saying might be totally wrong! Scientists are buzzing about a new discovery that flips the script on why insects dive-bomb your porch light. It turns out, they might not actually love light at all. Instead, all those flickering bulbs might be messing with their built-in GPS! Like tiny […]
Some of our neighbors were unable to keep up with their yard work due to health issues, which can be challenging in the valley. With the help of the Capital Park Wesleyan Men’s group, the project was completed in just two days. The first three volunteers cleared the larger items from the yard and took […]
Despite preservation efforts, some of the most iconic landmarks from Salem’s past have become victims of the wrecking ball. The newest exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center features the rubble, and saves remnants of many of Salem’s lost buildings. Discover how Salem’s skyline has changed over time and how preserving historic structures can make a […]
The City of Salem has released an update of their “Who To Call” list with many emergency and other convenient phone numbers. Vire and download the pdf in English, y en español.
On Tuesday August 27 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Richmond School Park. Bring a chair. Refreshments provided. 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin – Salem PD updatesCouncilor Linda Nishioka – City Council updatesSpecial guest Rep. Tom Andersen – Oregon Legislative updates, Q […]
A chance to hang out with our Latino neighbors. We didn’t get any more info, so let the posters speak for themselves.
We’re halfway through the summer. The sun relentlessly torments the earth for days. The same dog is barking at the few shadows left. That blackberry bush is rapidly growing through the fence again. The air feels as if straight from an oven. The neighbors newly installed outside light is very bright and shines into bedroom. […]
On Tuesday July 23 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Lee Park. Bring a chair; refreshments provided. 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin – Salem police department updatesJessica Howard, Chemeketa Community College president -New issues at Chemeketa, November bond election.Councilor Linda Nishioka […]
Bird baths, yard ponds, sprinklers, spring rain, add up fast to create a sizable amount of standing water in the city. While they might seem harmless, and even cute; standing water can actually cause a bit of a ripple effect throughout the neighborhood. Don’t worry, though! There are easy ways to address it. One of […]
On Tuesday June 25 at 6:30 p.m. In person at the Aldrich Park gazebo. Bring a chair; drinks provided. 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin, Salem PD updatesDavid Brown, District 19 state rep candidateCouncilor Linda Nishioka – city budget and council updates […]