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.
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.
“Love, Light and Flight”: Members of Salem Choral Society and instrumentalists will perform a free concert Friday night, Oct. 17, at 7 pm at Salem Presbyterian Church, 41 E. Main Street. “Love, Light and Flight” will have a variety of music to lift the soul.
“Love, Light and Flight”: Members of the Salem Choral Society and instrumentalists will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 19, at 4 pm at Salem Presbyterian Church, 41 E. Main Street. “Love, Light and Flight” will have a variety of music to lift the soul.
Fall Bazaar: Peters Creek Church of the Brethren at 5333 Cove Road in Roanoke is having its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 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.
Sons of Norway meetings: The local lodge of the international Sons of Norway invites anyone of Nordic/Scandinavian heritage—or those interested in the culture of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland—to monthly meetings. Gatherings are held the fourth Saturday of each month (except for special events) from 1–3 p.m. at College Lutheran Church, 120 South College Ave., Salem. Upcoming meetings: Oct. 25 (at another location), Nov. 22, and Dec. 6 for the annual Julefest celebration. Programs feature Nordic history, culture and refreshments. All ages are welcome. For details, call Joann Barfield at 540-380-2926.
Memorial Service for the Unclaimed: A “Memorial Service for the Unclaimed” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son from 12-12:30 p.m. The 30-minute service will honor community members whose deaths went unclaimed through the court system, with no family or friends to arrange services. The public is invited to attend this time of remembrance.
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.
Choral Evensong: On Sunday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m., a Service of Choral Evensong commemorating the Feast of All Saints will be offered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main Street in Salem. This centuries-old, reflective service includes readings from scripture, music and prayer. Evensong has its origin in the ancient monastic service of vespers. During the reign of Henry VIII, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer changed the service to Evensong for the Anglican Church. Evensong is sung daily in cathedrals and parish churches throughout the world. The St. Paul’s choir, under the direction of Steven R. Lawrence, will sing settings of the Evening Canticles by Herbert Brewer, Psalm 150 by Charlies Villiers Stanford, and the anthem Give us the wings of faith by James Whitbourn. The choir will be joined by organist Margaret Johnson. The Rev. J. Edward Morris, Rector of St. Paul’s will officiate the service. St. Paul’s, located in the heart of the City of Salem, is a welcoming parish, seeking to proclaim by word and example the good news of Jesus Christ. We warmly invite everyone to attend this service of Choral Evensong and hope that you will find it an opportunity for refreshment, renewal and joy. A reception follows the service in the Parish Hall. For more information, please visit salemstpauls.org or call the church office at (540) 389-9307.
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.
Annual Remembrance Service: The Annual Remembrance Service, a long-standing tradition embraced by the community, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son. The evening will provide a special time to honor loved ones during the holiday season.
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, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
