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Coming together; helping out

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 […]

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Salem’s Lost Buildings

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 […]

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August neighborhood meeting

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 […]

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July neighborhood meeting

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 […]

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So many mosquitos!

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 […]

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June neighborhood meeting

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 […]

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How Rabbits Die

“Once upon a time, there was a quiet neighborhood where people lived in harmony with their pets. Dogs barked, cats roamed, and birds sang. However, something strange started happening one day – domestic rabbits started running wild!” That is how last year’s report on two expanding rabbit colonies in our neighborhood started. It seems time […]

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May neighborhood meeting

On Tuesday May 28 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE). 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin, Salem Police Department, with city updates 7:10 – Neighborhood news, concerns and ideas Open session for feedback 7:30 […]

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World Bee day in the backyard

Today brings another World Bee Day! Oregon is home to about 500 species of bees. You can find them in forests, fields and our own gardens. These busy insects are the main pollinators for 90% of plants, so keeping them healthy is important. Honey Bees like to visit our yards. Or more precisely, the busy […]

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The Annual Nesting of Walter and Irene

Walter and Irene are two ducks who have become a familiar sight in the neighborhood. Every year, the pair returns to the same spot to nest and raise their ducklings. Their chosen location is in a quiet corner of the neighborhood, surrounded by trees and bushes that provide ample cover and protection. Locals have come […]