City Council cancels meeting: There was no city council meeting this week due to schedule conflicts caused in part by the annual Virginia Municipal League conference, which is regularly the case in mid-October. The next scheduled meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26.
10th annual Hallowheels Trunk or Treat: Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) is its 10th annual Hallowheels, an event highlighting creativity and inclusion by transforming children’s mobility equipment into imaginative Halloween costumes.
Online costume voting runs Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at Hallowheels.org. Votes cost $1 each, with proceeds supporting C.A.T.S.’ mission to provide assistive technology free of charge to children with disabilities.
A Trunk or Treat featuring games, giveaways and family activities will be held at Roanoke College’s Bast Center from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Families wishing to enter the online costume exhibition must register by Oct. 15. Local businesses and organizations are also invited to participate or sponsor the event. Go to hallowheels.org/participate for more information, or call 540-493-2285.
Sports Club: The Roanoke Valley Sports Club welcomes Jeff Bourne, a Salem native and retired athletic director at James Madison University, to its next meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Salem Civic Center. Social hour begins at 5:45 p.m., dinner is at 6:15 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m.. Cost is $22.50 for members, $28 for non-members and $10 for kids 4-12. For more information, call 540-240-1117, email [email protected], or visit roanokevalleysportsclub.com.
RSO POPS! Sinatra and the American Songbook: The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will perform with special guest Steve Lippia and conductor David Stewart Wiley at the Salem Civic Center, Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the SCC box office, or at ticketmaster.com.
The Losers Club: Held at the Salem Center but not just for seniors. All adults are welcome. Every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. No registration fee; $3 per month dues. Contact: Charlene Lester, 540-293-7753.
Star-B-Q: The 18th annual Star-B-Q will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Salem Farmers Market, 3 E. Main St., featuring Trey Pendley and live country music. Gates open at 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy barbecue, beverages and music, and are encouraged to bring chairs. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the event; children 10 and younger are free. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Salem. There will be no re-entry. The event is presented by Salem Parks & Recreation, Star Country, Renewal by Andersen and Holiday Inn Express Salem.
Flea Market: The Senior Center Flea Market will be Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center, 110 Union St. Multiple vendors are expected to participate. There will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks for sale. All sales are cash only. For information about being a vendor, call 540-375-3054 or email [email protected].
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 9.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 12.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16.
