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 with $3/month dues. Contact: Charlene Lester 540-293-7753.
Jazz in July: Jazz in July will celebrate its 25th year on Saturday, July 18, at the Longwood Park Amphitheater in Salem. The free event begins at 3 p.m. and features performances by The Sway Katz, Flat Five Jazz, Copycat Syndrome, Root Down and the John D’Earth Quintet with Laura Ann Singh. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon and evening of live music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Dale’s Diner, Empanada Nirvana, Star City Sips and The Tailgate food truck, with beer and wine also available on-site. Outside alcohol and pets are not permitted. Music continues through 9:45 p.m. Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and Salem Parks & Recreation, Jazz in July is one of Salem’s longest-running summer traditions.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home will host its third annual American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel on Aug. 11. This year’s theme is “Be One in a Minion because you are One in a Minion.” Light refreshments will be provided, and donors will receive a thank-you gift and a $20 American Red Cross gift card. Organizers hope to exceed their goal of collecting 27 units of blood. Appointments are encouraged.
Pickin’ in the Park — Salem Parks and Recreation will host the annual Pickin’ in the Park concert on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Longwood Park Amphitheater. The free event will feature bluegrass headliner Junior Sisk, along with Wound Tight and Southern Rail Express. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on site, and outside food is permitted, but outside alcohol is prohibited. Adult beverages will be available for purchase, children’s games will be offered, and pets are not allowed.
Virginia Vintage Comics and Collectibles Show: The show will return to the Salem Civic Center for the 29th year on Saturday, Aug. 22. Show hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for those 12 and under.
Foreigner: The rock band Foreigner will return to the Salem Civic Center this fall as part of its 50th anniversary tour celebrating five decades of performances since the group’s first rehearsal in 1976. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The band last performed in Salem in May 2023, playing a sold-out show featuring many of its best-known songs. Tickets may be purchased at the Salem Civic Center box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online through Ticketmaster.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 12.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 24.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.
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.
