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.
Festival Service of Lessons and Carols: On Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm, a Festival Service of Lessons and Carols will be offered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main Street in Salem. This beloved service of readings and carols ushers in the Christmas Season. In addition to favorite hymns and carols sung by the congregation, the St. Paul’s choir, under the direction of Steven R. Lawrence, will sing carol settings by Paul Manz, Andrew Carter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Camille Saint-Saens and Peter Warlock. The choir will be joined by organist Margaret Johnson, and violinist William Hughes. The Rev. J. Edward Morris, Rector of St. Paul’s, will officiate the service. An offering benefitting the Keystone Community Center of Southeast Roanoke will be received. 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 Lesson & Carols 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 www.salemstpauls.org or call the church office at (540) 389-9307.
Sam Barber: Rising country sensation Sam Barber will bring his heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound to the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
Winterfest Beach Bash: Salem’s annual Winterfest Beach Bash will return in February 2026, featuring the Band of Oz at the Salem Civic Center. The indoor beach party is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. inside the Salem Civic Center arena. The 2026 event marks the 19th consecutive year the Band of Oz has been selected to headline the popular gathering. This year’s concert is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.Tickets went on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Salem Parks and Recreation Department, 620 Florida St. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets priced at $12 on the day of the show. Tables seating eight are available for $80. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays from Dec. 16 through Feb. 5. Organizers note the event typically sells out.
Black Label Society: Heavy metal powerhouse Black Label Society will bring its blistering riffs and high-energy performance to the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday, May 12. The band will be joined by openers Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel. Tickets can be found at the Salem Civic Center box office and through Ticketmaster.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 9.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 9.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on March 10.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 23.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on April 14.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 27.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 11.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on May 12.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 26.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 8.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 9.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 22.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on July 14.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.
