SCAN - South Central Association of Neighbors

06/13/2026

Come down to State Street between Liberty and Front Streets for the Salem Block and Pride Party until 5PM today!🏳️‍🌈

We are going to be here doing face painting🎨🖌️

Looking forward to seeing you all there❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/12/2026

It’s that time of year again!🌹✨

06/06/2026

Join the City of Salem at one of three events this month to learn about the Salem Safe Streets for All Action Plan! They will be hosting events on June 9, June 10, and June 23 to kick off the new planning project and hear your concerns and priorities for making Salem a safer place to drive, walk, bike, and roll.

In 2023, the Salem City Council adopted a Vision Zero goal, aiming to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in the next decade. As a critical step towards achieving that goal, the City secured a $2.8 million grant for the development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan. The plan will guide the City’s investments and priorities for improving traffic safety as well as other related initiatives.

Public Events

City staff will discuss the action plan and hear your input at three upcoming events.

Tuesday, June 9

Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Center 50+, Classrooms A and B, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem

Wednesday, June 10

Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Salem Public Library, West Salem Branch, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem

Tuesday, June 23

Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Place: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room A, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars!

✨Walk in Freedom’s Footsteps this Juneteenth! ✨

Join the Willamette Heritage Center, Oregon Black Pioneers, and Just Walk Salem Keizer for our annual Juneteenth Community History Walk on Friday, June 19.

This year’s walk highlights the story of William P. Johnson and Elizabeth Walker, early Salem residents whose lives, work, and perseverance helped shape our community. Follow in their footsteps as we visit important locations connected to their family and learn about Salem’s early Black community.

🕘 Guided Walk Times:
• 9:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 11:15 AM
• 12:15 PM

Guided walks are capped at 50 participants per tour.

Prefer to explore at your own pace?
Self-guided brochures will be available at the museum from 9 AM–4 PM.

Come celebrate Juneteenth, connect with your community, and discover stories that deserve to be remembered and shared. ❤️🖤💚

Learn More:
https://www.willametteheritage.org/freedomsfootsteps/

06/02/2026

Good afternoon, Neighbors☀️

We hope you have been enjoying the sunshine lately! Speaking of sunshine, we are excited for next week as this time of year is always a bright time for us as we have our annual meeting🤩

Starting with a potluck to get to know your neighbors, this is a great opportunity to meet new friends and community members. We will also be hosting our Board Member election/reelections, so come join us if you’re interested in joining our Board!

Our guest speaker this year will be Nenette Sequiera who will be giving a presentation on her experience as a City of Salem Water Educator🚰

Come join us for a wonderful almost Summer evening next Wednesday, June 10th from 6:20 - 8:30PM at Pringle Community Hall! We look forward to seeing you there☀️

06/02/2026

The Recreation Guide for 2026 is here!🎾✨

You still have time to sign up for summer fun! Salem's Recreation Guide 2026 has a wide range of day camps for young people, adult activities and sports, and all-ages fun!

The Recreation Guide has something for all interests!

You may qualify for the 50 percent fee waivers listed in the guide for certain programs. To qualify register in-person and bring proof of the Oregon Health Plan, Oregon Trail Card or WIC to the Customer Service Center, 440 Church Street SE, the fifth floor of the Parkway Building. Register online for activities.

https://salemor.gov/recguide26

05/27/2026

Check this out🌷✨

Every Wednesday (and on select Saturdays) through September, you can escape to nature at Gaiety Hollow's Open Gardens, the historic home and garden of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver.

Bonus: Saturdays include additional entertainment

📷 Lord & Schryver Conservancy

▶️ https://pressplaysalem.com/explore-gaiety-hollow-during-open-gardens-this-summer/

05/27/2026

Sign up today!🏡

The 2nd Annual Citywide Garage Sale Day is happening Saturday, June 6! Get ready for a fun day of shopping second hand and meeting neighbors!

Households across the city will be hosting garage sales throughout the day, creating a fun community-wide treasure hunt full of secondhand finds, reuse, and community connection.

We’ve created an interactive map with participating addresses so shoppers can plan their route. Each sale will have its own hours, and many homes will also have signage posted to help guide shoppers.

Checkout the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1eMOF-qKWCaD8pGYDJ-K-Gynb6n3zRhY&usp=drive_link

¡El 2.º Día Anual de Ventas de Garaje en Toda la Ciudad será el sábado 6 de junio! ¡Prepárate para un día divertido de compras de segunda mano y de conocer a tus vecinos!

Hogares de toda la ciudad estarán organizando ventas de garaje durante el día, creando una divertida búsqueda de tesoros llena de artículos reutilizados, hallazgos únicos y conexión comunitaria.

Hemos creado un mapa interactivo con las direcciones participantes para que las personas puedan planear su recorrido. Cada venta tendrá su propio horario, y muchos hogares también tendrán letreros para ayudar a guiar a los compradores.

Consulta el mapa aquí: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1eMOF-qKWCaD8pGYDJ-K-Gynb6n3zRhY&usp=drive_link

05/10/2026

Learn About Salem's Neighborhood Associations at Salem Saturday Market.

This summer, several Neighborhood Associations will be connecting with neighbors at the Saturday Market.

Stop by the booth and say, "hi!" It's the perfect opportunity to learn about Salem's Neighborhood Associations, ask about projects in your neighborhood, learn how you can get involved and grab some great community resources.

May 9th, you can expect to see Morningside Neighborhood Association!

Check out www.cityofsalem.net/neighbor to learn more about City events and your neighborhood association.

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you today, Neighbors!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday May 13th at 6:30 PM for our next meeting at South Salem High School🗓️

We will have presentations from Brian Sund about the South Salem High DECA Project, Caroline Frye will share about Make Salem Awesome!, and Sigrid Olsen will share an update about our parks!

Can’t wait to see you there🤩