FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS
Salem Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., dinner and a program, Salem Civic Center.
SECOND MONDAY
Paint Bank Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Paint Bank Fire Department. Contact 540-897-5346 for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY
Salem TRIAD (S.A.L.T.) Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) is a group working through the Office of the Attorney General, Salem Police Department and Senior Facilities (Salem Senior Center). The goal is to reduce the fear of crimes and victimization among seniors by increasing awareness of scams and frauds targeting them, strengthening communication between law enforcement and the senior community and educating seniors on local and state resources that are available in their area. A different topic for senior safety and information is covered every month with excellent speakers and presentations.
EACH TUESDAY
- Practice for the Salem Choral Society, 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday in the choir room of Salem Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and Market streets in downtown Salem. Membership is open to anyone who enjoys singing. For more information, see www.salemchoralsociety.comor contact director Reed Carter at reed.salemchoralsociety@gmail.com.
- Salem Chess Players meet at the Salem Senior Center, 110 Union Street in Salem from 7-11 p.m. Open to anyone 16 years or older. Instruction available.
- Salem Kiwanis Club meets 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch, Salem Civic Center.
- Glenvar Rotary Club meets 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. for lunch, cafeteria in Richfield Retirement’s Recovery and Care Center, first floor. Guests welcome.
- Knights of Columbus hosts bingo for charity. Proceeds support local charities including RAM House, Madonna House, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Saint Francis House, food pantries and various youth projects. Games are played from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Gator Hall, located at 5301 Williamson Road, near Happy’s Flea Market.
*All ages are welcome to TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) at 5:15 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center. For more information, call Judy at 540-312-7105.
EACH THURSDAY
Salem Rotary Club meets at noon for lunch, Salem Civic Center.
EACH SATURDAY
Salem Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. until noon, weather permitting. Select vendors will have country sausage, cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef, cage-pasture-raised chicken, homemade rolls, artisan breads, muffins, seasonal greens and more.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
From 11am to 1pm, Salem VA Medical Center will host Intimate Partner Violence Awareness: Supporting Peace at Home. Contact 540-982-2463 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women, with the exception of skin cancer. It accounts for one in three cancers diagnosed in women. Studies have identified numerous risk factors for breast cancer in women, including hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that may increase the risk of the disease. These and other factors will be discussed at Shiloh Baptist Church at 1 p.m. We will have a guest cancer survivor and presenter will be Rita Joyce.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Come join us out in the playground at Salem Church of Christ as we spend time together carving and decorating pumpkins for Halloween. Each child will get one pumpkin (while supplies last) to either decorate or carve. We will also have stickers, markers and other crafting supplies available for those that don’t want to get their hands dirty. We recommend that you come dressed to get messy. If the weather is rainy this event may be relocated inside the church.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
*Food for Families Food Drive. 1477 West Main St. from 9 am to 3 pm. Contact 540-529-4982 or email cwowretusmc@gmail.com for more information.
*Second Annual Night Of Passion event for the Lupus Foundation Of America DC/MD/VA Chapter. All of the proceeds will be donated to their research center, in hopes to find a cure for one of the world’s most mysterious illnesses. Contact makinglupuslookgood@gmail.com or 540-819-2283 for more information.
*Meet local author Richard Sarver at 10 a.m. at the Glenvar Library. A book signing and sale will follow afterwards. 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Salem Museum.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Spiritual Steel Drum Concert to be held at Garden City Baptist Church at 4 p.m.