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CONNECTION
Volume 3 Issue 11 APRIL 2013
Salem Park Improvement Fund Program:
A Win-Win-Win-Win Opportunity
The Salem Park Improvement Fund program began
in 2006 as a way to make needed improvements in
our parks through partnerships with neighborhood
associations, civic organizations, businesses, and our
own City staff. A Win-Win-Win-Win opportunity, if
you will.
Going into its seventh year, this program has
been very successful because of the volunteer
efforts throughout our community. Since 2006,
35 park improvement projects have been awarded
and resulted in an approximately $812,000 in
improvements to Salem parks. These improvements
could not have been done without some very
Friends of Nelson Park. Photo: Parks
dedicated and energetic citizens. A number of
generous business groups have been involved,
offering staff and cash donations to help their local
community. Support your local businesses; they really
do care about their neighbors.
Salem has extremely generous donors who have
given thousands of dollars toward these projects.
These donors, many anonymous, have sparked a
flurry of excitement among many neighborhood
groups. For example, Sunnyslope Neighborhood
Association received an anonymous donation of
$7500 toward improvements at Sunnyslope Park.
The neighbors decided to focus on replacing older
play equipment. A group of five neighborhood volunteers
sprang to action to raise funds and to bring together many
more volunteers for a community build project.
Sunnyslope Park Play Equipment. Photo: Parks
Nelson Park lies within Croisan-Illahee Neighborhood Association. A subgroup called Friends of Nelson Park
came together to raise funds for a complete playground renovation. For a period of two years, this group
knocked on doors, wrote grants through the Parks Foundation, and held fund-matching competitions to raise
over $90,000 to replace all of the play equipment at Nelson Park. A highly successful
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capital campaign!
It’s a BIG Idea
Minto Island
Pedestrian Bridge & Trail
Celebration Event
Join us to celebrate project accomplishments,
thank our many partners and hear what’s next.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Salem Conference Center, Willamette Foyer, 2nd Floor
200 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
Light refreshments will be provided.
**RSVP by March 29, 2013**
[email protected]
For More Information About the Bridge:
www.cityofsalem.net/mintobridge Email: [email protected] Phone: 503-540-2480
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.
This is an open, public meeting and special accommodations are available, upon request, to ensure
access for individuals seeking to participate. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation,
languages other than English, or persons with disabilities. To request accommodations or services, please
call 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting.
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Applications Currently Being Accepted for
Salem Boards & Commissions
Get involved with decisions in your City. The City of Salem is currently seeking applications for vacancies
for several different boards and commissions.
The Board and Commission application form, descriptions, including current members and membership
requirements, are available at: www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/default.
aspx.
Below is a full list of current vacancies for Boards/Commissions and Committees:
• Community Police Review Board: two vacancies - (alternate positions) Salem resident
• Cultural & Tourism Advisory Board: one vacancy – at large Salem resident
• Downtown Advisory Board: three vacancies – one person representing an institutional organization,
including the State of Oregon, Marion County, Salem Area Transit District, Willamette University, a non
profit organization providing services within the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area, or Salem
Hospital, one member from
HUDAC, and one business/property owner within the Downtown Parking District
• Historic Landmarks Commission: one vacancy - for a professional position
• Housing Advisory Committee: two vacancies - one for a tenant assisted by Salem Housing
Authority and one for a representative of a social service agency
• Housing & Urban Development Advisory Committee: three vacancies - one member from the
Social Service Advisory Board and two members from the Housing Advisory Commission
• Human Rights & Relations Advisory Committee: one vacancy – at large Salem resident
• North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board: one vacancy – for a resident within and/or adjacent to
the North Gateway URA
• Salem Library Advisory Board: one vacancy – at large Salem resident
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: three vacancies - at large Salem resident
• Salem Social Service Advisory Board: one vacancy – at large Salem resident
• Senior Center Advisory Commission: five vacancies – four at-large Salem resident positions, and
two partners from; representative of the Retired Senior Volunteers Program and a representative of the
Northwest Senior Disabilities Service
• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board: four vacancies – one for a resident within
boundaries of West Salem Neighborhood Association, one for a person representing interests of
business/property owners within the Riverfront Downtown URA, one for a resident living within the
West Salem Urban Renewal District and business/property owner within West Salem Renewal District.
For further information, please contact Linda Cate at 503-588-6255 or [email protected].
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PARKLINES/PW NEWS
There are several civic groups such as branches
of Rotary International, Lions Club, Boy Scouts of
America, and our own Salem Parks Foundation
that have been instrumental in supplying financing,
labor, and materials to many projects. The Salem
Parks Foundation has given thousands of dollars
to neighborhood associations over the years to
make improvements to our local parks. Dedicated
solely to City of Salem Parks, the Foundation works
tirelessly to solicit donations, write grants, and
provide volunteers to park projects.
Last, but not least, the fourth part to our WinWin-Win-Win scenario is the Public Works staff
members who help fill in crucial gaps for these
projects. We like to think of our community as
one big family, and that should also include our
City staff who do work within our great city.
Our Stormwater crew will soon be installing a
culvert in front of Brown Road Park property
to improve access, so the neighbors can have a
community garden and focus on making additional
improvements at that site. The Water crew installs
water meters at no charge to neighbors who are
coordinating community garden activities with
Marion-Polk Food Share. Our Streets crew recently
paved a short section in front of Gracemont Park
to allow access for ADA parking. These are just a
few of the many coordinated efforts by staff. Some
of our Public Works staff have supplied their own
skill off-hours at no charge to help improve a park
playground.
Our Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Tibby Larson,
works very hard to coordinate large crews of
volunteers to help keep our parks beautiful. Some
groups are up to 250 people in size!
This a Win-Win-Win-Win because our citizens, civic
groups, businesses, and City staff are responsible for
these park improvement projects. Stop and visit a
park in the near future and then give yourself a big
pat on the back! Did You Know?
There are 21,000 Multi-Family Dwelling Units in
Salem?
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 8 a.m.
The Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop is just over
an hour and will cover selecting the type of tree,
choosing a planting site, and properly planting and
pruning a tree. Meet at the Savage Road parking lot
between Hoover Elementary School and the Boys
& Girls Club. A park and school tree planting will
follow—volunteers welcome.
For more information, contact City of Salem Urban
Forester, Jan Staszewski at jstaszewski@cityofsalem.
net or 503-361-2215.
Star Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering in Salem’s Parks?
Here are some of the projects recently completed
by groups contributing time and energy to help keep
Salem parks beautiful and healthy!
Grant neighbors planted street trees.
Leslie Middle School Roots & Shoots Club
planted flower bulbs at Morningside Park.
Volunteers worked on improving the trail at
Sprague/Skyline.
Volunteers from Oregon State Hospital
resurfaced the trails through the dog park at
Minto-Brown Island Park.
Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, April 13, 9–11 a.m., Pioneer Cemetery
spring cleanup.
Monday, April 15, 9–11 a.m., Pioneer Cemetery,
spring cleanup.
Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.–Noon, Secor
undeveloped park, trail resurfacing.
Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.–Noon, Straub Nature
Park, No-Ivy League will be removing English ivy.
Monday, April 29, 9–11 a.m., Pioneer Cemetery,
spring cleanup.
Volunteer to deadhead roses at Bush’s Pasture
Park historic Rose Garden.
Complete an application to become a Minto
Brown Park Patrol volunteer.
Contact Tibby Larson at [email protected]
or 503-589-2197 to register for volunteer events.
National Volunteer Week:
April 21-27, 2013
Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has
grown exponentially in scope each year, drawing
the support and endorsement of subsequent U.S.
presidents, governors, mayors, and other respected
elected officials.
A Salem Area Park. Photo: Parks
National Volunteer Week embodies the energy and
power volunteers evoke on a daily basis as they lead
by example-not only encouraging the people they
help, but motivating others to serve as well. Hats off
to Salem’s volunteers who work for the good of our
community.
Clean Streams, Clear Choices
for Car Care
“Seven out of ten consumers believe the benefits
of regular vehicle maintenance will improve the
environment while nearly all believe it will increase fuel
efficiency” according to the Automotive Aftermarket
Industry Association.
April is National Car Care Month and a great time
to think about how you change your oil. While many
people appreciate the convenience of taking the car
into the shop for an oil change and repairs, others
enjoy working on their cars themselves. For those
do-it-yourselfers, determine how you are going to
properly dispose of your used motor oil. You may
be able to recycle the oil where you buy it because
some auto parts stores in Salem accept and recycle
the used motor oil for no charge. Ask the store
where you buy your oil if they offer this service.
Another option is to recycle your used oil in your
curbside collection basket. Just be sure to follow
the directions for disposal provided by Marion
County. Place used motor oil in a sealed, leak-proof
plastic screw-top container and ensure that the lid
is fastened tightly. Place in the recycle basket for
curbside pick up.
Keeping oil out of the storm drains helps protect
local water resources including our streams and the
Willamette River. If you see dumping into the storm
drains of any kind, call the City of Salem’s Public
Works Dispatch Communications Center at 503588-6333 to report the incident.
A Salem Area Park. Photo: Parks
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2013
Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Salem Art Association April Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Tuesday, April 2 | 10 am | Artist Lecture: Totem Shriver & Chloe Raymond
Totem Shriver is a professor of 3-D design at Linfield College and considered the
lauded Oregon woodcarver Leroy Setziol a mentor and inspiration. Now Totem is
passing on his art knowledge to a new generation of young artists. Chloe Raymond is
one such artist. Totem and Chloe will talk about their respective art techniques as
well as the challenges and rewards of working with wood.
Chloe Raymond & Totem Shriver
A monthly meeting of the SAA Gallery Guides docent volunteers will follow. To learn
more about becoming a docent at the Bush Barn Art Center, contact Nikki Freepons
at 503-588-2748 or email [email protected].
Saturday, April 6 | Noon-5 pm | Family Art Day
Sponsored by Maps Credit Union | www.mapscu.com
Experience art first-hand at the Bush Barn Art Center! A professional artist will be on
hand to teach figure drawing basics. Draw a variety of animals or one of your own
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2013
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Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or registration
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through Grade 12. Parents are asked to remain with their children. For more
information, contact Catherine Alexander, Gallery Director at 503-581-2228 x302 or
Salem
Art Association April Event Correction
at [email protected].
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The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation, and historic preservation in Salem and
surrounding communities and is one of the largest community arts organizations in Oregon. SAA operates the Bush House Museum and Gardens and the Bush Barn
Art Center in historic Bush’s Pasture Park. SAA prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any
other legally protected right. SAA is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
SAA also runs Community Art Education programs that bring art classes to over 14,000 school children in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year. SAA creates
and runs the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival. The Art Fair reaches all segments of the community on the third full weekend in July each year in Bush’s Pasture Park.
This major community event includes the 200-booth Artist Marketplace, two stages, hands-on arts activities for children and adults, artist demonstrations,
information booths hosted by approximately 35 cultural organizations, and food booths run by other local nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit
www.SalemArt.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2013
Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Salem Art Association April Exhibitions
April 2-30| Featured Artists: Totem Shriver & Chloe Raymond
Sponsored by Capital Manor | www.capitalmanor.com
As the featured artists for the month of April in the Rental-Sales Gallery at the Bush
Barn Art Center, a new selection of wood carvings and assemblage works by this
noted Linfield professor of art and his student will be on view. Totem and Chloe will
give a talk about the similarities and unique aspects of their respective art
techniques on Tuesday, April 2, at 10 am. This presentation is free and open to the
public.
Is You Or Is You Aint (detail)
by Totem Shriver
Through April 27 | Young Artists’ Showcase
Sponsored by Maps Credit Union | www.mapscu.com
Artwork by Quinn
Candalaria Elementary School
Don’t miss SAA’s annual art extravaganza highlighting creative expressions by
Kindergarten through 12th Grade students in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Art
projects by students at the Salem-area Boys and Girls Clubs, Oregon School for the
Deaf and SAA’s Artists-in-Schools program will also be featured. An Open House is
scheduled for Saturday, March 9, from Noon-3pm at the Bush Barn Art Center with
an awards ceremony at 1 pm.
Through April 27 | Bioscapes: Recent Work by Daniel Kreitzberg
Sponsored by Edward Allis in memory of Debra Smith Allis
Daniel Kreitzberg
Daniel began his recent series in 2008 by painting a scene from a tumor removal
surgery in response to the untimely death of a loved one. The resulting paintings
possess a unique beauty that challenges both the artist and viewer to face the notion
of mortality. Daniel is the Salem Art Association’s 2013 Emerging Artist. The
Emerging Artist Series supports and promotes an artist’s professional development.
For more information, email [email protected].
The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation, and historic preservation in Salem and
surrounding communities and is one of the largest community arts organizations in Oregon. SAA operates the Bush House Museum and Gardens and the Bush Barn
Art Center in historic Bush’s Pasture Park. SAA prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any
other legally protected right. SAA is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
SAA also runs Community Art Education programs that bring art classes to over 14,000 school children in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year. SAA creates
and runs the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival. The Art Fair reaches all segments of the community on the third full weekend in July each year in Bush’s Pasture Park.
This major community event includes the 200-booth Artist Marketplace, two stages, hands-on arts activities for children and adults, artist demonstrations,
information booths hosted by approximately 35 cultural organizations, and food booths run by other local nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit
www.SalemArt.org.
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community
CALENDAR
APRIL 2013
MONDAY, APRIL 1
• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Faye Wright Elementary, 4060 Lone Oak Rd.
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
• Senior Center Advisory Commission, 9 a.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd. NE, 503-588-6303
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW, 503-588-6178
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd. NE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
• Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St. SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336
• Grant Neighborhood Association, 6:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market St. NE
• South Salem Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Salem Heights Elementary School, 3495 Liberty Rd. S
• East Lancaster Neighborhood Association (ELNA), 7 p.m., The Springs, 1940 45th Ave NE – Dining Room
MONDAY, APRIL 8
• Social Service Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 503-588-6178 - Check the Agenda on www.cityofsalem.net/SSAB for meeting location
• City Council/Urban Renewal Agency/Salem Housing Authority, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
• Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA) Annual Meeting, 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd. SE
• SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., Council of Governments, 100 High St. SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 325, 503-588-6064
• Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (Meeting and Inservice), 6 p.m., Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-540-2371
• Pringle Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 3911 Village Center Dr. SE, 541-954-0435
• North Lancaster Neighborhood Association (NOLA), 6:30 p.m., Oak Park Church Youth Center, 2990 Lancaster NE
• Northgate Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Hee Hee Illahe RV Resort, 4751 Astoria St. NE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
• Housing and Urban Development Advisory Committee, 5 p.m., Salem Public Library, Anderson Room, 585 Liberty St. SE, 503-540-2446
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 305, Third Floor, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Morningside Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr. SE
• South Central Association of Neighbors (SCAN), 6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church St. SE
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
• Lansing Area Neighborhood Partnership, 10 a.m., La Casita, 3032 Sunnyview Road NE, 503-588-6207
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 325, 503-588-6304
• South Gateway Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE
• Highland Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. Highland Elementary School, 530 Highland Ave NE
• South East Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA), 7 p.m., Capital Park Church, 410 19th St. SE
MONDAY, APRIL 15
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CAN-DO) Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Bentley’s Grill, 291 Liberty St. SE
• Mid-Willamette Watershed Alliance, 6 p.m., Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE
• Northeast Salem Community Association (NESCA), 7 p.m., Fresh Start Market and Espresso Meeting Room, 3020 Center Street NE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
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• South Salem Connect Meeting (formerly SESNA Partnership), 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-588-6207
• Airport Advisory Commission, 6 p.m., Airport Terminal Hold Room, 2990 25th Street SE, 503-588-6314
Council of Governments, 105 High Street, Salem, OR 97301
Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Avenue SE, #130, Salem, OR 97301
Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 1831 Village Center Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302
Parks Operations Office, 1460 20th Street SE, Bldg. 14, Salem, OR 97302
Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Salem Public Library, Anderson B, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
APRIL 2013
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
• East Lancaster Partnership, 10:30 a.m., Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market St. NE, 503-588-6207
• Historic Landmarks Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5:30 p.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW
• Mill Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Turner Community Center, 7250 3rd St. SE, Turner, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice Way S
MONDAY, APRIL 22
• Earth Day
• City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
• SKATS Policy Committee, Noon, 100 High St. SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Lansing Community Action Association Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing Ave NE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
• Administrative Professionals Day
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 305, Third Floor, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 7 p.m., Keizer City Hall Old Library, 930 Chemawa Rd. NE, 503-566-4034
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
• Downtown Advisory Board, noon, IT Department, Kalapuya Conference Room, 295 Church St. SE, Ste 201, 503-588-6178
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
• Grant Neighborhood Association Litter Pick Up, Grant School parking Lot, 725 Market St. NE
Salem’s Bridges. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Easterly.
More meetings: www.cityofsalem.net. Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Mon., April 8, 6:30 p.m. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: Mon., April
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING*
Mon., April 22, 6:30 p.m.
8, 6:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
* Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Neighborhood Association
Spring Annual Meeting
Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA)
Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park
Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd. SE
Central Area Neighborhood Development
Organization (CANDO)
Tuesday, April 16, 6 p.m., Bentley’s Grill, 291 Liberty
St. SE
Lansing Neighborhood Association
Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805
Lansing Ave NE
Women Helping Women
Luncheon
Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Salem Conference Center
200 Commercial St. SE
You can help change the lives of women and girls in
your own community:
• Shelter, feed and empower homeless families
• Provide free breast cancer screenings and support
to survivors of all stages
• Provide support and training to families in crisis
• Give young girls access to science, technology,
engineering and math programs
• Provide leadership opportunities and enrichment
activities
• Remove myths and misunderstandings about
cultural differences
Can't attend, but would like to donate? Visit
ywcasalem.org/donate.
A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
116 Marion Street NE
503-371-3631
www.acgilbert.org
School's Out, Science is In: Joke's on You!
Monday, April 1, 1-3 p.m.
It may be April Fools' Day, but this event is no joke!
Learn the truth about fool's gold, help bust urban
legends and myths and discover the science behind
optical illusions. Try to use science to spot a fake.
Free with admission.
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Around the World: Little Friends First
Thursday
Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m.-noon
Learn about countries from around the world
through dress-up play, music and crafts. Create an
international-style shadow puppet to take home.
The first Thursday of the month is a special time
for preschoolers at the Village. We welcome kids,
ages 3-5, to explore the world around them through
stories, hands-on activities and crafts. Free with
admission.
It’s a Small World-Nano: Discovery Saturday
Saturday, April 6, 1-4 p.m.
The Next Big Thing is Super Small! Explore a
miniscule world where materials have special
properties and new technologies have spectacular
promise. See how 3D images are made and
investigate new Nano products and materials. Other
activities include making bracelets that change color
in the sun and a story time reading of Dr. Seuss',
Horton Hears a Who! Free with admission.
Summer Camp Expo
Saturday, April 6, 1-4 p.m.
This is your opportunity to check out the amazing
summer camps we have lined up for this year.
Sample many of the activities, meet our educators
and learn about the advantages of having a summer
camp experience. We will have registration open and
materials for you to take home. 10% off camps with
paid registration during the April 6 Summer Camp
Expo.
Cinderella Around the World: Discovery
Saturday
Saturday, April 13, 1-4 p.m.
There are many versions of the Cinderella story
around the world. Try on shoes from different
cultures and learn about the many interpretations
of the story.You may be surprised at what she
represents in other cultures. Free with admission.
The Things We Wear: Discovery Saturday
Saturday, April 20, 1-4 p.m.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…what is beauty after all?
The concept of beauty is reflected in different ways
throughout the world. Explore jewelry, clothing and
other adornments from around the world. Try on a
traditional sari and kimono. Free with admission.
Making Music: Discovery Saturday
Saturday, April 27, 1-4 p.m.
Discover what a m’bira is and learn about other
musical instruments from around the world. Grab a
drum, a maraca, even a m’bira. Everyone can feel the
beat and make some music. Free with admission.
Historic Deepwood Estate
1116 Mission Street SE
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
503-363-1825
Crafting with Mac: Star Book
April 2, 1-3 p.m.
$20 includes all supplies
Learn to make a little book that looks like any other
book until you open it to display a lovely star shape.
It will be colorful with both solid-colored and
patterned papers. We will use a spring theme leaving
space for you to add family photos, recipes, or
words of wisdom. A fun, easy project that is sure be
a conversation piece. Bring a sweet treat to share
and Deepwood will supply the tea!
Erythronium Native Plant Festival and Sale
April 5 - 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Historic Deepwood Estate Parking Lot &
Greenhouse 12th & Lee Streets
Free Admission
Celebrate the earth’s reawakening and the
exquisitely beautiful erythroniums (native lilies)
blooming at Historic Deepwood Estate. Purchase
a few native plants or perennials for your own
garden, take a guided nature walk, or just come to
enjoy a day outside and the special exhibits and
informational booths. Children can enjoy a few
kid-friendly activities. A great way to kick start
your spring! Walks begin in front of the greenhouse
and go through the Rita Steiner Nature Trail or the
native plant gardens.
Beautiful Garden Photography - Simplified!
Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$80 (lunch included)
Class limited to 10, Pre-Registration required
To quote Chase Jarvis, “The best camera is the one
that is with you.” Eugene photographer Jacob Pace
will share simplified techniques demystifying garden
and landscape photography. No sophisticated
equipment is required.
Participants will learn:
• How to create beautiful garden and landscape
photos using basic to advanced equipment
• New lighting techniques, post production
processes and best camera settings to meet
your goals
• How to add “everyday, household items” to your
photography “tool belt” for special effects
Bring your camera and tripod, if you have them.
Jacob Pace was raised in Salem, graduated from the
University of Oregon with a degree in Fine Arts
emphasizing photography, digital art and sculpture.
He has worked as a commercial photographer for
7 years. For questions regarding the class, you may
contact Jacob at [email protected] or at
Pace Images, www.jacobpace.sqsp.com.
Garden Photography. Photo: Pace Images
Spring Tea
April 16, 11:30 a.m.
Seating is limited
and reservations are
required. $30 per
person
Let’s celebrate the
beginning of Spring and
the rebirth of the lovely
Deepwood gardens with
a sumptuous tea. Enjoy a
delicious 3-course tea in
the Deepwood dining room,
followed by a tour of the
house featuring the current
exhibit, Celebrating Lace:
Love & Life.
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Children’s Etiquette Tea
April 20, 11:30 a.m.
Reservations required. $20 per person
Bring the little ones dressed in their going out
clothes (and your camera) for a luncheon and
lesson with Stephanie Allen. She’ll teach proper
etiquette, and the children will gain confidence and
increase self esteem as they learn how to behave
appropriately in social settings and around company.
We’ll enjoy a three course high tea followed by a
tour of the house. Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
101 Front Street NE
503-540-0374
www.salemcarousel.org
Spring Garden Tea Party with Peter Rabbit
Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
$18/person, by reservation only
A variety of sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Tea,
milk, or juice. Carousel rides. Storytelling. A visit with
Peter Rabbit. Limited seating available.
The Willamette Heritage
Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St. SE
503-585-7012
www.willametteheritage.org
Grand Ronde Tribal Members 1954. Photo:Willamette Heritage Center.
Special Exhibition: We Were Here First… And
We're Here to Stay! Assimilation,
Termination and Restoration of the Grand
Ronde Tribe Exhibit Opens to the Public
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Friday, April 12 – Monday, May 27,
2013
In 1954, one hundred years after
the Native Americans of western
Oregon were removed to the Grand
Ronde Reservation, the United
States implemented its termination
policy. The permanent Grand Ronde
Reservation, settled in 1855 and
established by presidential executive order in 1857,
was terminated by Congress. The seven ratified
treaties were nullified and the tribal people lost
their Federal recognition. In western Oregon, native
people appeared to cease to exist.
For 29 years Grand Ronde’s tribal cultures,
languages, and community were severely fractured
and much was lost. During the post-termination
era, despite all of the problems the tribal members
faced, they found ways to survive and worked to
restore the tribe. In 1983, the Grand Ronde Tribe
was restored.
The exhibition, curated by the Cultural Resources
Department of the CTGR, explores experiences
of tribal members living through efforts by the U.S.
government to liquidate the Grand Ronde Tribe
forever. The stories of loss endured by tribal peoples
for 160 years put into context the tribe’s 40 year
journey to fight back through federal restoration
and the subsequent building of a tribal nation. The
exhibition occurs on the eve of the 30th anniversary
of the restored Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde Community of Oregon.
DIY Workshop: Preserving Your Treasures:
Clothing and Accessories
April 13, 10 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $10 members, $13 non-members
Pre-registration
required by Friday
April 5
This workshop gives a
brief overview of the
history of dress, provides
information on how
museums care for historic
clothing collections, and
tips you can use for
preserving your own
heirloom clothing. Space is
limited.
Preserving Your Treasures. Photo:
Willamette Heritage Center.
Pine Needle Basket Classes - Vivian Byers –
Instructor
Session 1 - Monday April 15, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Session 2 - Monday April 22, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Pre-registration required by Friday, April 12.
Call 503-585-7012 or email: kathleens@
willametteheritage.org.
Turn your
creativity
loose with this
decorative and
useful skill. These
beautiful pine
needle baskets use
locally collected
pine needles and
artificial "sinew"
embellished with
wood or beads.
Pine Needle Basket.
Photo:Willamette Heritage Center.
Each class consists
of two 2-hour
sessions. The first session gives you the basic skills
and helps you begin a small basket with a black walnut
hull base. Students are expected to continue working
on this project between class sessions. The second
session helps you complete this project. Instructor
Vivian Byers brings a variety of samples for inspiration
and provides personal attention for each student.
Classes are held on the 4th floor of the Mill in the
Textile Learning Center. Fees: $60/members, $65/nonmembers, $10/materials fee. All fees must be paid in
advance
Day Trippers: Heritage Bus Trips
Portland Art Museum Native American Art
Tour and the McLoughlin House
Thursday, April 18, 9:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fees: $32 members, $35 non-members. Space
is limited, and preregistration by
Friday, April 12, is
required.
Visit the Native
American Art Collection
at the Portland Art
Museum.This trip is in
conjunction with the
Confederated Tribes
of Grand Ronde's
annual spring exhibition.
Curator Deanna DarttA Native American Mask.
Newton will be our guide. Photo:Willamette Heritage Center.
After lunch, we will stop by
the McLoughlin House in Oregon City.
A Town Hall with Abraham Lincoln:
Willamette Heritage Center's 21st Annual
Heritage Awards Ceremony
Friday April 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$25/members, $35/nonmembers, $200/table of 8.
The WHC is proud to
host the Annual Heritage
Awards that recognizes and
honors community leaders
and organizations who have
contributed significantly to
our heritage. The program
will feature Steve Holgate,
who will present his
first-person portrayal of
Abraham Lincoln.
Steve Holgate as Abraham
"Steve Holgate truly brings
Lincoln.
Lincoln to life. His portrayal Photo:Willamette Heritage
calls on all the wisdom,
Center.
humor, and lore of our 16th
President, as one would imagine him, and as Lincoln
was in real life," said Mike Burton, Chairman, Oregon
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
Walk MS
Saturday, April 20
200 Water Street NE
9 a.m. Registration Opens 10 a.m. WALK
Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Route Length: 5km
What if we could connect every person living with
MS? Every person who cares about someone with
MS. Every family affected by it. Everyone who has
seen what this disease can do to people. What if
we could come together, even one day a year, to
show the power of our connections? At Walk MS,
our connections become more powerful than the
connections MS destroys.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you
raise give hope to the more than 7,000 people
living with MS in our community. The funds raised
support life-changing programs and cutting-edge
research. We’ve been walking since 1988 and have
raised more than $10 million dollars to help support
people living with MS. Register now, connect with
others and start fundraising today.
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Walk for Wishes 2013
McCulloch Stadium & Bush Park
900 State Street
503-802-7843
www.walkforwishes.kintera.org/2013
Join us in making wishes
come true!
Bringing hope, strength,
and joy to children with
life-threatening medical
conditions in YOUR
community is as easy as
Walk for Wishes Kids. Photo: CD. lacing up your walking
shoes! Join us for the 6th
annual Walk For Wishes on Saturday, April 20, 2013
in Salem, Oregon. This family-friendly 5K walk begins
at Willamette University’s McCulloch Stadium and
winds its way through beautiful Bush Park, where
wish kids, volunteers, and community members
will come together in support of the Make-A-Wish
mission. By participating, you can help make local
wishes come true!
All the tools you will need to register, join a team,
send emails or sponsor a walker or team are right
here! A Walk For Wishes t-shirt is included with
registration.
• Step One: Register as an individual or with a
team of friends, family, colleagues or organization
members.
• Step Two: Personalize your fundraising page.
• Step Three: Reach your fundraising goal by using
the tools available through your web page such as
sending emails and updating your social media sites.
Finally...Celebrate with us on April 20 and walk to
make wishes come true!
Chefs For Liberty House
Sunday, May 5, 5 p.m.
The Putnam University Center at Willamette
University
900 State Street
Tickets are $90/person/$720/table until April
12th or $100/person/$800/table after April
12th.
Call 503-540-0288 x 318 or email bkidder@
libertyhousecenter.org for reservations.
Be a part of the fun! Support Liberty House
services to help children who may have been abused.
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The 11th annual Chefs for Liberty
House event is a special evening to
support our community's children
and families. Join us for a gourmet,
four-course meal prepared by
local chefs, fine wines from local
vineyards, and exciting live and silent
auctions with a focus on food, wine
and travel.
Celebrating People In Action
National Volunteer Week
April 21-27
Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has
grown exponentially in scope each year since,
drawing the support and endorsement of all
subsequent U.S. presidents, governors, mayors,
and other respected elected officials. National
Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and
encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to
engage in their communities; demonstrating to the
nation that by working together, in unison, they have
the fortitude to meet challenges and accomplish
goals. National Volunteer Week is about taking
action, encouraging individuals and their respective
communities to be at the center of social change
– discovering and actively demonstrating their
collective power to foster positive transformation.
Many thanks to Salem's volunteers who put their
caring and resources to work for the good of us all!
Marketing Tools & Resources
A resource guide is provided for recognizing
volunteers and equipping organizations with the
valuable tools they need to make their work
successful for the 2013 National Volunteer Week.
Visit www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/
signatureevents/nvw to download the National
volunteer Week Resource Guide.
Did You Know?
Volunteers donated 184,110 hours to the City
of Salem last year.
Youth Fire Prevention & Intervention
Each year the Salem
Fire Department
comes in contact
with dozens of
children who have
been involved
with fire setting
activities. These
children are either
referred to us from
the child’s parent,
law enforcement
agencies, children
services, juvenile
departments, or directly from our fire suppression
personnel at the scene of a fire.
They range in age from as young as 3, to as old as
18. The incident could range from no fire damage,
to millions of dollars of damage to property and
contents. These fire incidents occur both inside and
outside buildings and many times can result in injuries
or deaths to children as well as others.
Fire incident data from the Oregon Fire Marshal’s
Office shows juveniles caused approximately $1.9
million of property loss statewide in 2009. A five-year
study also shows 51% of juvenile-set fires occur in the
summer months.
Who are involved with fires?
• In Oregon, 61% of juvenile-set fires are started
by children aged 10 to 15 (89% male and 11%
female).
• Children under the age of 5 account for 52% of
all child fire deaths. These children are usually
unable to escape from a fire independently.
What is the result of fires set by juveniles?
• Juvenile fires are the second leading cause of all
fatal home accidents.
• Fire setting is the largest cause of home deaths
among children.
• Almost 34% of the victims of child-set fires are
the children themselves.
Where and why do children get involved with
fire?
• Younger children typically set fire in their homes,
often hiding in their bedrooms, in closets, and
under beds.
• Older children often are involved with fire
setting outside of their home.
• Most children who set fires lack fire safety
education, but more importantly, appropriate
parental supervision.
• Children mistakenly believe that they can control
fires that they set.
• Once a fire is set, it only takes about two-
minutes for the flame from a single match or
lighter to set an entire room on fire, and less
than five minutes for that fire to overtake an
entire house.
What should you do if you think your child
might be involved with setting fires?
• Teach your children about the power of fire.
Even as adults we tend to think of fire in very
controlled situations (wood stove, campfire,
candles, etc.). Any fire, once out of control, can
become deadly in a matter of seconds.
• Teach your children how to make good
decisions. Remember, there is a greater
likelihood that adolescents will make positive
decisions when there is family involvement.
• Teach your children the big picture. If they start
a fire they could hurt themselves or others.
Remember that physical and emotional scars
from fire can last forever.
• Increase supervision. Parents need to be aware
of their children’s activities. Know where your
children are and what they are doing.
• Install, maintain and test smoke alarms. Develop
and practice a home evacuation plan that
includes two ways out and a meeting place
outside.
If you have concerns about your child being involved
with fire setting activities, contact the Salem Fire
Department for assistance by calling 503-588-6245 or
visit www.cityofsalem.net for more information.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Divisi
UO’s Premier Women’s A Cappella
INCLUDES: Breakfast, Snacks, Workshops, Entertainment,
Door Prizes and More…. Purchase tickets in advance at
Center 50+. For more information call 503-588-6303.
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
●Age Intervention ●Personal Safety for Older Adults● Beautiful
You from the Inside Out ● You Can Be Normal Again…Whatever
Normal Is ● Preserving Your Precious Photos, Heirlooms and
Treasures ●Exercise For the Whole Body through Laughter ●
Planning For Your Healthcare Future ● Bienvenue! Learn,
Practice & Play In Your New Language…Today! ● Traveling with
Road Scholar for Women ● Vegan Adventures with Tofu
●Developing the Intuitive You ● Food for Thought ● Stress
Management ●Video Chatting Using Google Hangout
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Les Schwab Cares About Kids!
You can partner with
Les Schwab to help
children in our community!
URGENT NEED FOR:
Diapers sizes: 3 anD Up (inclUDing pUll-Ups)
Drop donations at any Les Schwab store in April!
Additional
Drop Locations:
Video Brochure
Courtesy of:
Your generous donations
will also benefit:
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POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS
Crime Prevention Tip
The tax season is almost over, but let’s not breathe a
sigh of relief just yet. Don’t forget to properly store
your tax return and related paperwork. Consider:
• Copy your documents onto a disk and store
the disk in a safe place.
• Store your tax return in a home safe or safety
deposit box.
• If you filed using a software program, keep your
firewall and spyware up-to-date.
Lastly, if you end up tucking them away in a shoe box –
please, just don’t label it “tax papers.”
National Telecommunicator
Week: April 14-20
They are at the other end of the line when you make
that emergency call for an officer or a paramedic.
They answer the phone when you call to report your
vehicle stolen. They are truly the first responders
in reaction to an emergency situation. They are our
telecommunicators, or in Salem, the dispatchers and
call takers of the Willamette Valley Communication
Center (WVCC).
Join the Salem Police Department in saluting the
dedicated women and men of WVCC during National
Telecommunicator Week. According to Dispatch
Monthly Magazine, this commemorative week was
instituted by Congress in 1991 to honors these
workers.
Locally, our dispatch center is led by Director Mark
Buchholz, who oversees the 59-employee operation.
WVCC takes calls and provides emergency and
non-emergency dispatch service for the Salem
area agencies and 16 other police, fire and medical
responders.
To learn more about the center, or get additional
information about when to call 911 or how it works,
go to http://bit.ly/13RYNhO.
Landlord Workshop
Rental property owners, managers, resident managers
and realtors: Save April 17 & 18, 2013 for the next
Salem Police Department Landlord Training. The
workshop has a two day format (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
each day) designed to teach participants about how
to reduce crime in and around rental properties, as
well as how to establish and maintain a stable rental
environment.
Day one focuses on crime prevention strategies for
properties, recognition of drug and other types of
criminal activity that can detract from the stability of
any neighborhood. Participants will also learn about
state laws and local ordinances that affect rental
properties. Officers with expertise in each of these
areas will instruct the class and be able to answer
common and uncommon questions that can help you
protect your investment.
The course is conducted in partnership with
Campbell DeLong Resources and day two comprises
an expanded section of Oregon landlord/tenant law
presented by John Campbell. It will include applicant
screening, rental agreements and the eviction process.
The registration fee is $60/person or $85/couple;
however, after April 5 the fee increases to $70
and $95, respectively.
Registration includes
reference materials and
refreshments during the
two day workshop.
For more information
contact the Crime
Prevention Unit at 503588-6175 or download
the registration form at
www.cityofsalem.net/
police.
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WVCC Dispatcher. Photo: Police.