FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS
Salem Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., dinner and a program, Salem Civic Center.
FIRST WEDNESDAY
Salem TRIAD (S.A.L.T.) Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) is a group working through the Office of the Attorney General, Salem Police Department and Senior Facilities (Salem Senior Center). The goal is to reduce the fear of crimes and victimization among seniors by increasing awareness of scams and frauds targeting them, strengthening communication between law enforcement and the senior community, and educating seniors on local and state resources that are available in their area. A different topic for senior safety and information is covered every month with excellent speakers and presentations.
EACH TUESDAY
- Practice for the Salem Choral Society, 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday in the choir room of Salem Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and Market streets in downtown Salem. Membership is open to anyone who enjoys singing. For more information, see www.salemchoralsociety.comor contact director Reed Carter at reed.salemchoralsociety@gmail.com.
- Salem Chess Players meet at the Salem Senior Center, 110 Union Street in Salem from 7-11 p.m. Open to anyone 16 years or older. Instruction available.
- Salem Kiwanis Club meets 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. for lunch, Salem Civic Center.
- Glenvar Rotary Club meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. for lunch, cafeteria in Richfield Retirement’s Recovery and Care Center, first floor. Guests welcome.
- Knights of Columbus hosts bingo for charity. Proceeds support local charities including RAM House, Madonna House, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Saint Francis House, food pantries and various youth projects. Games are played from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Gator Hall, located at 5301 Williamson Road, near Happy’s Flea Market.
*All ages are welcome to TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) at 5:15 pm at the Salem Senior Center. For more information, call Judy at 540-312-7105.
EACH THURSDAY
Salem Rotary Club meets at noon for lunch, Salem Civic Center.
EACH SATURDAY
Salem Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. until noon, weather permitting. Select vendors will have country sausage, cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef, cage-pasture-raised chicken, homemade rolls, artisan breads, muffins, seasonal greens and more.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
The Roanoke Valley Horsemen’s Association will be presenting a one-day show at Green Hill Equestrian Park, starting at 8 a.m. Contactlynda_mcgarry@hotmail.com for more information.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Mountain View Baptist Church in Catawba, Virginia, invites you to come celebrate their 71st Anniversary. Evangelist Rick Via will be speaking at the 11:00 a.m. service. There will be dinner on the grounds. Pam Garman and County Connections will be in concert at 1:00 p.m. Everyone Is welcome.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
New class titled “Chair Yoga with Susan” begins at the Salem Senior Center. Six-week sessions for $20. This class is centered around seniors who have difficulty getting in the floor, have a fear of falling or fatigue from standing too long. Chair yoga offers all the benefits of traditional yoga without these barriers. Come and enjoy feeling more flexible, stronger, and restored, with a sense of inner peace. Call or stop in the Salem Senior Center office to sign up.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
The Salem Health and Rehab Center will be having their Third Annual Chili Cook Off from 2 to 4 p.m. Located at 1945 Roanoke Blvd in Salem, contact 540-345-3894 for further information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
A chicken barbeque will be taking place at the Fort Lewis Fire Department from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $9.00 and proceeds will benefit the Fort Lewis Volunteer Fire Department. Contact Michael Glass at 540-798-7656 for further information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
The Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club (RVRC) will have its annual Radio Control Warbird Aircraft Fly-in at the RVRC Field at 525 McClelland Street, Salem VA (behind the old Timber Truss Plant). Each year, the RVRC has the Warbirds Over Salem Fly-In for Radio Controlled Airplanes and Helicopters that showcases model aircraft that were used in World War I, World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, and the recent Global War on Terrorism. These models (large and small) are painstakingly reproduced to show the detail scale proportions and performance of the original aircraft used in these conflicts. There will also be static displays of radio control equipment to illustrate how model aircraft are powered and controlled. We hope you will take this opportunity to come out, bring your families and view this unique area of aviation that is on the cutting edge of technology related to radio controlled unmanned flight. As most know, there is currently much use of this new technology in military, business and commercial applications.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Salem Senior Center is looking for vendors for the 49ers Plus Club Bazaar and Flea Market. Please call the office at 375-3054 for more information or to register for a table.
SEPTEMBER 22 – SEPTEMBER 24
The Glenvar High School Class of 1977 is planning a 40th reunion that weekend. The Friday Festivities will include a tailgate dinner held in the school cafeteria before the Homecoming game. We will ask for RSVP’s by September 8 as we are having the meal catered. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the meal. On Saturday, we are planning school tours, a pot-luck picnic at Longwood Park and dinner later in the evening. A brunch on Sunday morning is also being considered. To keep up with the Reunion details, check out the Glenvar Class of 1977 Facebook page. You can also contact Lisa Poff Bain atLBain@servprormp.com if you have questions or suggestions.
