TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly): All ages are invited to participate in the non-judgmental program at the Salem Senior Center on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. There is a registration fee and a $3 per month fee. Call Charlene Lester at 540-293-7753 with questions.
Memorial Day Ceremony: The Salem VA Health Care System and Roanoke Valley Veterans Council (RVVC) welcome the public to share in a commemoration of our fallen sisters and brothers this Memorial Day. The event will open with a presentation of colors, local Veteran Melissa Gaona will be the guest speaker, the RVVC will unveil a donation to the Health Care System, and the ceremony will conclude with a wreath-laying and 21-gun salute. The event will take place in the auditorium at the Salem VA Medical Center on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
Lebanese Festival: This year marks the 23rd Lebanese festival and will be held May 31 and June 1-2, 2024, at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, N.W., Roanoke, VA. The festival is open Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
First Mondays: The family-friendly events are held by Gary John, who manages the “Mason Creek” bluegrass group, and Vicky Sword from the center. The bluegrass/acoustic shows are free, but a tip bucket will be passed around for donations to the musicians. Cake raffles and door prizes will be offered. The event is on Monday, June 3: 7-9 p.m. – Eastern Divide. It will take place at the Salem Parks and Recreation Senior Rec Center at 110 Union Street, Salem.
Shane Gillis: Shane Gillis is coming to Salem this summer to headline the arena with his standup comedy on June 21. In 2021, Gillis released his debut comedy special “Shane Gillis: Live in Austin “on YouTube. It has been viewed over 14 million times. Gillis is one-half of Patreon and Apple’s top 10 podcasts Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. Tickets start at $42.50 and go up to $92.50. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
First Mondays: The family-friendly events are held by Gary John, who manages the “Mason Creek” bluegrass group, and Vicky Sword from the center. The bluegrass/acoustic shows are free, but a tip bucket will be passed around for donations to the musicians. Cake raffles and door prizes will be offered. The event is on Monday, July 8: 7 p.m. Virginia-Carolina Band. It will take place at the Salem Parks and Recreation Senior Rec Center at 110 Union Street, Salem.
Public meetings:
- The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
- The School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.
- The Salem City Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
- The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
- The School Board will meet on Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m.
- The Salem City Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m.
- The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.
