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.
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.
Second Friday Dance with Limited Edition Band. Limited Edition plays a variety of dance music and loves to play your requests. Great Dance Floor. Food available for purchase. $10 per person. Casual attire 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. American Legion, Post 3, 710 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA
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 more information.
SEPTEMBER 8 – SEPTEMBER 10
Salem Library Book Sale. Contact (540) 375-3089 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Free ADHD Seminar at Glenvar Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Therapist Gabriel Villarreal will discuss managing ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Come and experience Paint for Preservation at the Salem Museum. Benefitting the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, a silent auction will start at 6 p.m. For more information, event sponsorship and artist registration visit www.roanokepreservation.org/Paint-For-Preservation .
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 (behind the old Timber Truss Plant) in Salem. 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
1977 Salem High School Teacher Reunion. 11:00am at Mama Maria’s 2025 West Main Street in Salem. Contact Steve Hyer at 540-387-9055 or via email hyerfinancial@comcast.net for more information.
SEPTEMBER 22 – SEPTEMBER 24
The GHS Class of 1977 will have its 40-year reunion Homecoming weekend. Festivities will start with a Tailgate BBQ dinner in the school cafeteria Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. (We do need a head count for this dinner so we have enough food! See our Facebook page or email below) The Class fund will cover most of the cost of dinner – we will ask for a small donation per person to help with this expense. We’ll then be able to sit together at the stadium for the football game. (Tickets are $6.00)
Saturday’s schedule
9:30 a.m. – Tour of school – come see the beautiful renovations to our alma mater.
12:00 p.m. – 4 Pot Luck Lunch at Longwood Park (Shelter on top backside of Hill). If you graduated anytime in the 70s feel free to join us. Bring a dish to share.
8:00 p.m. – Gather at Billy’s Barn for some dancing and entertainment by the band Uptown.
Sunday’s schedule
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. – wrap up the weekend by gathering for breakfast/brunch at Golden Corral Towne Square Blvd in Roanoke.
We’ll have a memory table Friday night and Saturday events – so bring pictures or other mementos from our high school days. Let us know if you can attend – check out our Facebook page – Glenvar High School – Class of 1977 where we will post updates or contact Janet (Kelley) Duncan at jduncan@robertsonmarketing.com or Lisa (Poff) Bain at lbain@servprormp.com for details or questions or to confirm attendance.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Salem Senior Center is seeking 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.
Lots of crafts, flea market items, food, drinks, baked goods and nice people will be present. Come and spend some time and money with us. Please feel free to take a newsletter of events at the Center. We may have an activity that you’d like to be involved in. Contact 540-375-3054 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
Come and experience Happy Trails Virginia Style – a Western event with stars plus films – at the Valley View Holiday Inn. Contact Dr. Fred Eichelman at dreichelman@yahoo.com or 540-819-2032 for more information.
