Helping our homeless campers The City recently announced that police no longer respond in person to certain non-emergency calls, such as reports of illegal camping or excessive noise, unless they have the capacity at the time to do so. Still, they promise to log and investigated all complaints. You can help with these tips: Address […]
Today, June 28, 2022 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Aldrich Park Gazebo (Bellevue ST SE and 15th St SE) Bring a chair, any concerns about the neighborhood and meet your neighbors at the Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association gathering at Aldrich Park Refreshments! Come 15 minutes early for mingling. The agenda includes meeting Sen. Deb […]
The Willamette Heritage Center brings a special exhibit looking at the history of making live music in our community. What do an 1875 upright piano, a child’s band uniform and a concert flyer for Little Richard all have in common? They are rarely displayed artifacts that will be on display documenting the rich and long tradition of […]
SESNA traditionally has neighborhood association meetings in neighborhood parks during the summer months. The next meeting is: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Aldrich Park Gazebo at Bellevue St SE and 15th St SE All are welcome! Get reacquainted with your neighbors Find out what events are coming up Discuss the […]
Neighborhood association meetings take place in local parks during the summer months. All are welcome! Summer meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Come early (6:45 p.m.) to socialize! Schedule: June 28: Aldrich Park, Gazebo at Mill St SE and 15th St SEJuly 26 : Lee […]
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 for the production of food and protection of our environment. But the past decades the little fellows have […]
One year ago, during a sunrise timed run through the neighborhood, I encountered a wild turkey on 19th and Ferry. A beautiful animal, walking the front yards as if it always lived here. And apparently they have. Wild Turkeys are endemic to South Salem. And sometimes a couple stroll over into our southeast neighborhood. The […]
In 2017 Mitch and Mia bought and moved into their first house on Trade St. Soon they discovered Mill Race Park as a favorite stop on the daily dog walks. The park was in a state of neglect – so they decided to turn it back into the family friendly place it is today.
After some of our neighbours wanted to clean up their favourite park, they (and us) discovered the City has lots of support ready for such volunteers.
With the always wholesome Pressplay Salem publishing The Anti-Racist Ally’s Holiday Gift Guide, we are reminded that many locally owned businesses are struggling. If you are looking for takeout, or a holiday gift, why not support local?! Here are some neighborhood options: Plants and flowers 13th Street Nursery – 1298 13th St SE – 13thstreetnursery.net […]