🌮 What happened this week in Salem? 9/5

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Students across Salem kicked off the school year on Tuesday, September 3, with high schools welcoming freshmen with balloons, cheerleaders, and performances by student musicians. (Salem Reporter)

The speed limit on Southeast Commercial Street between Southeast Browning Avenue and Southeast Barnes Avenue will be reduced from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour starting Sept. 9. (City of Salem Facebook)

David Gerboth, a seasoned fire service leader with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Fire Chief of the Salem Fire Department. Joining from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, where he managed a $400 million budget and 1,200 personnel as Assistant Fire Chief, Gerboth will officially begin his role on September 23, 2024. City officials praised his extensive experience and commitment to community safety. (City of Salem)

Salem pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by train

Several streets near downtown Salem were closed Wednesday morning after a train collided with a pedestrian at 12th Street SE and Marion Street NE around 7:00AM, Salem Police said. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital, though their status is currently unknown. The train resumed movement just after 9:30AM, and traffic closures were lifted. This marks the second train collision in Salem in just under two weeks. (Statesman Journal)

Salem responds to news of emerald ash borer infestation in Marion County

Salem is preparing for the arrival of the emerald ash borer, a highly destructive tree pest, by enacting a management plan to slow its spread and protect the city's tree canopy. The emerald ash borer, recently detected in Marion, Yamhill, and Clackamas counties, has already devastated ash trees in other states. Salem's Urban Forester, Milan Davis, stated that the city is collaborating with state agencies to implement preservation strategies starting this spring, while Marion County is now under a quarantine restricting the movement of certain tree materials. (Statesman Journal)

Thursday, September 5

🔎Clue on Stage | Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW | 7:30PM

Friday, September 6

📖Preschool Storytime | Salem Public Library | 10:15AM - 10:40 AM

🐣Infant/Toddler Storytime | Salem Public Library | 11:00AM - 11:20AM

💸BBSI hosts Salem Chamber of Commerce Greeters | Northern Lights Theatre Pub | 8:30AM - 10:00AM

🧘Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Music Meditation | Common People Yoga, 360 Liberty St SE | 7:30PM - 8:30PM | FREE 

🌮 Xicha Fest | Xicha Brewing North | 7:00PM - 10:00PM

🖼️First Friday Art Walk | Salem on the Edge | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | final First Friday

🔎Clue on Stage | Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW | 7:30PM

🕯️Reflections on the River | Riverfront Park | 7:30PM - 9:00PM 

Saturday, September 7

🌱Fall Plant Sale by Salem Hardy Plant Society | Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr NE | 9:00AM - 3:00PM | FREE admission & FREE parking

🌮 Xicha Fest | Xicha Brewing North | 12:00PM - 11:00PM

🪆Russian Storytime/Время Сказки (на русском) | Salem Public Library | 11:00AM - 11:30AM

🎲Adult Game Day | Salem Public Library | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | FREE 

🌚Deconstructing Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon | Salem Cinema, 1127 Broadway Street NE | 7:30PM

😂🎵UK musical comedian George Rigden | Infinity Room | 7:00PM

💪MicroMania Midget Wrestling | Honky Tonk Bar & Grill | 7:00PM - 11:00PM | 21+ 

🔎Clue on Stage | Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW | 2:00PM AND 7:30PM 

Sunday, September 8 

💪MicroMania Midget Wrestling | Honky Tonk Bar & Grill | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | 21+ 

🔎Clue on Stage | Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW | 2:00PM AND 7:30PM 

Tuesday, September 10

🌳Everyone Has Roots: Getting Started in Genealogy Research | Salem Public Library | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | FREE 

😂Moms Unhinged: A Stand Up Comedy Show | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre & Event Center | 7:00PM | 21+

Wednesday, September 11

📖Preschool Storytime | Salem Public Library | 10:15AM - 10:40 AM

👶Infant/Toddler Storytime | Salem Public Library | 11:00AM - 11:20AM

🎤Stand-up Open Mic | Infinity Room | 7:00PM | FREE

Thursday, September 12

🤝Latino Business Alliance Networking | Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry | 8:00AM - 9:30AM

Government

Thursday, September 5

• Grant Neighborhood Association Meeting | Broadway Commons, 3rd Floor, 1300 Broadway St NE | 5:45PM - 7:45PM

• East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting | First Free Will Baptist Church, 1390 45th St NE | 7:00PM - 8:30PM 

Monday, September 9

• Human Rights Commission: Process Task Force | Public Works Traffic Control Room, 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 325 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM

• Salem City Council Executive Sessions | City Manager's Office, Salem Civic Center, 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220 | 5:00PM

• Urban Renewal Agency Board Meeting | Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 240 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM 

Tuesday, September 10

• School Board Meeting | Support Services Center, 2575 Commercial Street SE | 6:00PM - 9:00PM

• Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board Monthly Meeting | Salem Public Library, Anderson Room B | 6:00PM - 8:00PM

• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association Meeting | 7:00PM | Zoom meeting

Wednesday, September 11

• Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission Meeting | Salem Civic Center, Room 325, Traffic Control Conference Room, 555 Liberty St SE | 6:00PM - 7:00PM

• South Central Neighborhood Association Meeting | South Salem High School Library | 6:30PM - 8:00PM

` Thursday, September 12

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board | City Operations Building, 1457 23rd Street SE 1:00PM - 2:30PM

• Board and Commissions Appointment Committee | City Manager's Office, Salem Civic Center, 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220 | 3:00PM - 4:00PMLive Music & Dance

Thursday, September 5

🎤Music & Poetry Open Mic | Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St. SE | FREE

Friday, September 6

👢🍺Boot Scoot & Brew | Riverfront Park Amphitheater | 3:30PM - 9:30PM

🌇End of Summer Cruise-In | West Hills Vineyards | 4:30PM - 8:00PM

Saturday, September 7

🤠Troy Lundervold | West Hills Vineyards | 5:00PM - 7:00PM

🎸Guitar Music of Peru | Ike Box Café, 299 Cottage St NE | 7:30PM - 8:30PM

⚡JFK  | Keizer Rotary Amphitheater @ Keizer Rapids Park | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | FREE

👯CJ Mickens Band | Chemeketa Cellars, Northwest Wine Studies Center | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | FREE

Wednesday, September 11

🟥FREE Square Dance Lesson | Center 50+ | 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Thursday, September 5

• ⚽Varsity Boys Soccer: South Salem Saxons vs. La Salle Catholic College Prep | South Salem High School | 7:15PM

• 🏐Varsity Girls Volleyball: North Salem Vikings vs. West Salem Titans | North Salem High School | 6:30PM

• 🏐Varsity Girls Volleyball: Sprague Olympians vs. McNary Celtics | Sprague High School | 6:30PM

• ⚽Varsity Girls Soccer: McNary Celtics vs. Glencoe | McNary High School | 7:00PM

Friday, September 6

• 🏈Varsity Football: North Salem Vikings vs. South Salem Saxons | North Salem High School | 7:00 PM

• 🏈Varsity Football: West Salem Titans vs. Sprague Olympians | West Salem High School | 7:00 PM

• 🏈Varsity Football: McNary Celtics vs. South Medford | McNary High School | 7:00 PM

• 🏈Varsity Football: Salem Academy Crusaders vs. Gold Beach High School | Salem Academy | 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 7

• 🏈College Football: Willamette University Bearcats vs. La Verne | McCulloch Stadium | 12:00PM

• ⚽Varsity Girls Soccer: Salem Academy vs. Western Christian | Salem Academy | 5:00PM

• ⚽Varsity Girls Soccer: South Salem Saxons vs. Newberg Tigers | South Salem High School | 7:30PM

• 🚲Super Casual Saturday Salem Bike Ride | Meet @ Bush Park Soap Box Derby track | 11:00AM | FREE 

Sunday, September 8

• ⚽College Women’s Soccer: Willamette University Bearcats vs. Caltech | Willamette University Sparks Field | 11:00AM

Tuesday, September 10

• ⚽Varsity Boys Soccer: South Salem Saxons vs. La Salle Catholic College Prep | South Salem High School | 7:15PM

• 🏐Varsity Girls Volleyball: South Salem Saxons vs. Sprague Olympians | South Salem High School | 6:30PM

• 🏐Varsity Girls Volleyball: McNary Celtics vs. North Salem Vikings | McNary High School | 6:30PM

• ⚽Varsity Boys Soccer: McNary Celtics vs. Barlow Bears | Lakeridge High School | 7:00PM

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