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.
Knights Crossing Cross Country Race: The event will be at Green Hill Park on Sept. 6. It’s sponsored by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
Olde Salem Days Republican Breakfast: Winsome Earle-Sears, Republican candidate for Governor, will join John Reid, candidate for Lieutenant Governor and Jason Miyares, candidate for re-election as Attorney General, to speak at the Olde Salem Days Republican Breakfast on Sept. 13 starting at 8 a.m. at the Salem Civic Center. Other speakers will include US Congressmen, State Senators and candidates for re-election as State Delegates. After the breakfast has concluded at 10 am, all candidates will be on 110 E Main Street at the Olde Salem Days in downtown Salem for the remainder of the day.
Star-B-Q: Country music will take center stage when Dillon Carmichael and Meghan Patrick co-headline Salem’s annual Star-B-Q concert on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Salem Farmers Market. The concert runs from 5–8:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. and music starting at 6:15 p.m. Advance tickets are $10, or $12 the day of the show. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available online or at the Salem Parks and Recreation main office, 620 Florida St.
Coffee with Council: Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10-11 a.m. The open forum will be held in the Salem Public Library Community Room and will feature Holliday alongside invited guests, including fellow city leaders, department heads and community stakeholders.
Emergency Preparedness Fair: The Roanoke Virginia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is holding an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at 6311 Wayburn Drive in Salem. Handouts, instructions and guidance will be offered on how to be ready for an emergency.
Friday Evening Artisan Market: The market is Sept. 28. The Friday Evening Artisan Markets will return to the Salem Farmers Market this summer, offering local artists and makers a chance to showcase and sell their work in the heart of downtown Salem. The evening markets will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ghost Walk: East Hill Cemetery comes alive after dark just once a year! The Salem Museum once again welcomes the living for the annual Ghost Walk on Oct. 2-4. Tour the historic graveyard and meet notable characters from Salem’s past on walking tours that are family-friendly, fun, and informative, but not scary. All proceeds from the Ghost Walk benefit the Salem Museum and its educational programs. For more information, visit SalemMuseum.org or call 540-389-6760.
Coffee with Council: Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10-11 a.m. The open forum will be held in the Salem Public Library Community Room and will feature Holliday alongside invited guests, including fellow city leaders, department heads and community stakeholders.
Fall Bazaar: Peters Creek Church of the Brethren at 5333 Cove Road in Roanoke is having its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be several vendors, a country store and diner serving breakfast and lunch. Contact Doris Epperly with questions (540) 467-2394.
John Fogerty: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty will bring his “The Legacy Tour” to the Salem Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Prices range from $53.50 to $149.50, with preferred parking available for $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online through Ticketmaster.
Coffee with Council: Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10-11 a.m. The open forum will be held in the Salem Public Library Community Room and will feature Holliday alongside invited guests, including fellow city leaders, department heads and community stakeholders.
“Elmo and Friends Say Hello”: Round Room Live and Sesame Workshop are proud to announce their new live show, “Elmo and Friends Say Hello.” The live show brings the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production at the Salem Civic Center on Wednesday night, Nov. 19. From 1985-2014, Elmo and Cookie Monster made an annual stop at the historic Salem arena, but this marks the first Sesame Street stop in Salem since 2014. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to Salem. At “Elmo and Friends Say Hello,” attendees can sing and dance with their favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and online.
Crowder and Zach Williams: Two of the biggest stars in Contemporary Christian Music are returning to Salem on Nov. 20. Crowder and Zach Williams are co-headlining a fall tour that also includes hitmaker Matt Maher. Williams is an Arkansas native who hit rock bottom on several fronts before producing an endless string of hits and striking a chord with millions of Christian music followers. From “Chain Breaker” to “There was Jesus” with Dolly Parton, to “Little Less Like Me”, Williams has created an incredible following with his poignant lyrics and soulful arrangements. Crowder grew up in Texas and was a student at Baylor University when he realized music might help get more students to attend church at the Christian college. So, he formed a band and started drawing a crowd. He has never stopped filling seats. Crowder has been a staple in Contemporary Christian Music since 1996 when he was the leader of the David Crowder Band. In 2012, he embarked on a solo career, and the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist has never looked back. Four of Crowder’s five solo albums have hit number one on the charts, with the other compilation of songs landing at number two. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and online.
Coffee with Council: Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 10-11 a.m. The open forum will be held in the Salem Public Library Community Room and will feature Holliday alongside invited guests, including fellow city leaders, department heads and community stakeholders.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
