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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade and Festival

This is the signature Salem 400+ event! We are bringing back the Heritage Days Parade from 10–Noon followed by the Heritage Days Festival at Derby Wharf! This is a free event and fun for the whole family. Hosted by National Park Service and located at the Historic Derby Wharf.

Parade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, down Lafayette and Derby Street

DJ at Derby Wharf: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta: 1:00–2:30 PM

Food, Beer Garden, Family Activities, & Visiting Vessels: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Live Music and Entertainment: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND

Fusion Fest at The Gables — 12:00–5:00 PM — Free

Our fourth annual Fusion Fest! The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association was founded to help newly arriving immigrants become successful here in the United States. While the groups arriving in Salem have changed over the years, The Gables' drive to provide support and education has not. We are taking this special day to celebrate the backgrounds and cultures of students in the English Language and Citizenship classes at The House of the Seven Gables and how they have contributed to the growth of such a diverse and colorful city. Live music, food trucks, dancing, art, dominoes, and kids' activities.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD

The Salem Community Concert Band and Jazz Band

Under the direction of Cynthia Napierkowski, the band will perform its 17th annual concert at Salem State University, 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, on Monday, August 3rd at 7:00 PM. The concert will be held outside of the Marsh Dining Hall. The program will include popular favorites from movies and Broadway, and will conclude with John Philip Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever. The Salem Community Band is made up of players from 9th grade through adult from Salem and surrounding communities.

Weather note: If the weather is clear, the performance will take place outside on Salem State University's beautiful campus. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be relocated into the Salem State University Recital Hall, 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970.

Salem Senior Event: Ice Cream Social — 12:15 PM — Jean A. Levesque Community Life

Guests will be served ice cream and an assortment of toppings. This event is sponsored by Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Manny Cruz and is free to Salem seniors 60 and older.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH

North Shore Concert Band — 7:00 PM — Salem Willows Shell

Come listen to the North Shore Concert Band at the Willows Shell, David Benjamin conducting. This is an opportunity to hear some great music and a full orchestra!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH

Salem Senior Event: Annual BBQ at Winter Island — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Come join us for some food at Winter Island. This annual event in the park is one of our favorites! We will honor three seniors for service to the community.

Registration required: Contact Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006 to reserve a spot.

Ice Scream Bowl — 6:00 PM — Salem Common

We all scream for ice cream! Indulge your sweet tooth! Salem Main Streets' Annual Ice Scream Bowl is back! Sample flavors from the finest creameries and ice cream shops around.

$6 Adults / $4 Kids. Proceeds benefit Salem Main Streets. For more information visit www.salemmainstreets.org

Movie on the Common: Casper — 8:00 PM — Salem Common

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will host this screening of the beloved film.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Farmers' Market — 3:00–7:00 PM — Derby Square, Front St.

The amazing Salem Farmers Market, brought to you by Salem Main Streets. It's as much a social gathering as it is a great place to purchase locally grown and prepared foods. Enjoy musical entertainment and demonstrations throughout the market, including 4:00 PM Summer Storytime with the Salem Public Library for kids of all ages.

More information: www.salemfarmersmarket.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH

Senior Event: Charlie Card Day — 9:30–11:00 AM — Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St.

If you are in need of a Charlie Card for the MBTA, bring a valid, state-issued photo ID that includes date of birth. Must be age 65 or older to qualify. Sponsored by the Salem Council on Aging.

Advance registration required: Contact Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006 to reserve a spot.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH

Salem 400+ presents Mapping a Century of Salem by Salem State University — Old Town Hall — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Developed as part of Salem's quadricentennial celebration, this free, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years, combining oral histories, maps, historical photographs, and more to explore how Salem evolved socially, economically, and physically between the city's 1926 tercentenary celebration and today.

Salem Free Music Festival — Salem Willows — Noon–8:00 PM

Enjoy free music from Pretty Rotten, Not Bad Pretty Good, Sunset Creatures, Orboat, Just a Pipe Dream, Mike Morrissey, and Andy Connolly. This is a family-friendly event with live music and vendors. All music will be performed at the Willows Shell.

Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Program — Forten Park — 4:00-6:00PM

Greg Coles Dance and Drum will be on site to offer a Latin dance program for the community including dance lessons in salsa, bachata, chachacha, Kizomba and Merengue. Free to all.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH

24th Annual Phillips House Car Meet — 11:00 AM–3:00 PM — Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St.

Join Historic New England for the 24th Annual Car Meet! Stroll down historic Chestnut Street to see vintage and antique vehicles, including Phillips House's own Model A Ford. Enjoy the first floor of Phillips House and the Carriage House, featuring two Pierce-Arrows, free of charge. Car registration is first come, first served on the day, with a suggested $10 donation. People's Choice Voting until 2:30 PM. Live music by Bucket of Blues until 3:00 PM. Refreshments available for purchase at the Phillips Fill-Up Station in the Phillips House backyard.

Salem Porchfest — 12:00–8:00 PM — Wisteria Street & Linden Street in Salem

Salem Porchfest is a free, community-powered music festival where neighborhood porches become stages.

More information: u/salemporchfest on Facebook and Instagram

Salem 400+ Tour-A-Truck — Noon–3:00 PM — Salem Willows, Across from Dead Horse Beach

Youngsters get a chance to climb and explore the insides of all kinds of big trucks and emergency vehicles. There will be giveaways and activities on site for little tikes.

S.C.E.N.E.'s 14th Sunset Hang — 1:00–8:00 PM — Salem Willows Shell

An event combining the skills of local VJs, DJs, and live electronic musicians. The extravaganza's purpose is to showcase talent right here in Salem, the North Shore, and Boston — giving a stage to new music that might otherwise be overlooked by the mainstream.

The Mack Park Farm Festival — 3:00–7:00 PM — Mack Park Farm

Food, cash bar, live music, and family-friendly activities! Support Mack Park Farm's mission to grow food for the Salem community! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10. There will be t-shirts, tote bags, and other products for sale. All proceeds go towards growing food for the Salem community. Mack Park Farm produce is distributed for free through partners at The Salem Pantry and free farmers' markets at the farm.

don’t know what’s socially acceptable anymore

We moved here about 6 months ago and never had barrels like this I got home from work and my recycle bin hadn’t been emptied and had a rejected sticker for a trash bag with recycling in it. The bin is absolutely full do I have to wait two weeks for it to be picked up? If that’s the case it’s probably just going to end up in the trash. Which I rather not do but will if need be.

Side note why are recycles only picked up every 2 weeks?

Reminds me of something you'd think you'd see at witch city mall

Please help me find my cat!

Is this true?

We actually paid for our unconstitutional mass surveillance camera network?

I assumed that Flock installed the cameras for free and charged for access. I assumed that was the grey area we operated in that would need to be challenged in court to end.

Nope.

Salem actually paid for this. I believe this crosses the line into unwarranted searches and violation of our 4th amendment rights.

Time to DeFlock.

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I can’t leave the path to see who the bunny misses.

First one went SO well, we’re doing it again! August 15th in Salem, MA there will be a day long of four classes to choose from. One is a bone magnet class, and one is a jewelry (necklace or ring) class, or bundle and do one of each!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bones-beauty-a-resin-jewelry-workshops-with-the-dead-moon-studio-tickets-1994579116831?aff=oddtdtcreator

Trying to find super casual soccer to join in on within a reasonable distance. Adult friendly and either men's or coed, doesn't matter! I'm struggling to find anything that's not a trek into Boston or past it.

I don't have a group and a league is a bit intense to start out. Played a lot as a kid, but that was over 10 years ago 😅

Thanks!

Edit: Oh and while I'm here, are there any parks/fields nearby that have goals out for the public?

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geya-jendas-speed-puzzle-and-a-pizza-competition-tickets-1992514824477?aff=oddtdtcreator

Still a few days left to register! Get a team together, complete a fun puzzle purchased from a local shop and eat some pizza (also from a local pizzeria)

Hi pretty self explanatory but does anyone know anywhere hiring near the campus? I will be moving there in August. Thank you

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Tonight I saw a small orange and white cat limping around Linden St between Ocean and Forest Ave. It appeared to have no collar, and seemed uninterested. I tried to get close but it went into someone's yard.

I posted on one other Facebook page, but I don't know what to do, but I am so worried for the poor kitty.

I’m fine, I’ll start there. Car was exiting the parking lot pretty fast though and kind of zoomed away.

I think there should be one of two things done here.

Either put in a warning light for pedestrians that a car is about to exit OR just close off this exit completely and force cars to exit on Seawall over by the YMCA where there is way more visibility to oncoming traffic

So does anybody have any information on how to register for this resident rate? Licence plate to park just went into effect it looks like. Can't find anything searching the web or salem website.

Thanks!

Hello!

I'm interested in finding some technically-inclined groups in and around Salem to meet new people and network. Does anyone know of any groups for those in IT/software development that I could participate in? Something like a weekly meet-up/social hour?

Thanks in advance!

It's 7AM now, but I've been up since 5. Can't watch TV or turn on lights because it'll wake up my girlfriend. Staying at a hotel right be Essex st. What is there to do in the mornings? I'd hoped for Gulu Gulu but I guess they don't open til 8?

If this breaks the rules, sorry.

hi!! My partner and I have lived in Salem for a few years now and are preparing for our engagement this fall (after Halloween). We want to do some indoor engagement photos with a gothic/historical vibe… has anyone had any luck anywhere in town and what policies are? Thinking maybe Hawthorne hotel or rockafellas…

Hello!

Does anyone know of a trustworthy, reputable automotive mechanic in the Salem area? I'm looking for someone to continue to return to for routine maintenance.

Thanks in advance!