FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS
Salem Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., dinner and a program, Salem Civic Center.
SECOND MONDAY
Paint Bank Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Paint Bank Fire Department. Contact 540-897-5346 for more information.
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.com or 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 p.m. 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, OCTOBER 13
The Roanoke Valley Music Teachers Association will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Grandin Court Baptist Church. Dr. Carol Ann Barry, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, will present the workshop entitled, “Off to a Strong Start–Teaching Elementary and Intermediate Technique”. Dr. Barry, whose creative teaching methods have enabled her to work with children of different learning styles and abilities, successfully developed the Columbia Pedagogy Series. Coffee and fellowship at 9:30 will precede the meeting.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Come join us at First Christian Church at 712 Front Ave. Salem, VA for our Fourth Annual Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include baked goods, jewelry, handcrafted décor, Author Carolyn Roth signing books, personalized items, raffles and much more! Breakfast and lunch served all day!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
The VRTA District P, a non-partisan group of retired educators, will host a legislative forum of candidates for the General Assembly election set for November 7, 2017. The venue for the forum will occur at the Roanoke Country Club. Registration of retirees and guests begins at 9:30 a.m. with the forum beginning at 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women, with the exception of skin cancer. It accounts for one in three cancers diagnosed in women. Studies have identified numerous risk factors for breast cancer in women, including hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that may increase the risk of the disease. These and other factors will be discussed at Shiloh Baptist Church at 1 p.m. We will have a guest cancer survivor and presenter will be Rita Joyce.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Second Annual Night Of Passion event for the Lupus Foundation Of America DC/MD/VA Chapter. All of the proceeds will be donated to their research center, in hopes to find a cure for one of the world’s most mysterious illnesses. Contact makinglupuslookgood@gmail.com or 540-819-2283 for more information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Spiritual Steel Drum Concert to be held at Garden City Baptist Church at 4 p.m.
