News & Announcements

The City of Salem wants to spruce up the City Council Chambers in the Administration building with original art scenes or photography of the city. Citizens are invited to donate works that depict the community. If you are interested in talking to someone about this project, contact Melinda Payne at 375-4112.

Upcoming Events 2008

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APRIL 2008

Friday, 25th - "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "The Kings" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. (540) 375-3057

MAY 2008

Saturday, 3rd - "57th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", 9 a.m. - noon,

Lake Spring Pond, Children ages 3-8 years. A fun-filled day of fishing with lots of prizes!

Bring your own fishing pole. (540) 375-3057

Monday, 5th - "57th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", 10 a.m. - noon,

Lake Spring Pond, Disabled Children's Day. A fun-filled day of fishing with lots of prizes!

Call Salem Parks & Recreation at (540) 375-3057 if your class would like to come.

Wednesday, 7th - "57th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", 10 a.m. - noon, Lake Spring Pond, Nursing Home Patient Day. A fun-filled day of fishing with lots of prizes!

Call Salem Parks & Recreation at (540) 375-3057 to register.

Saturday, 10th - "57th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", 9 a.m. - noon,

Lake Spring Pond, Children ages 9-12 years. A fun-filled day of fishing with lots of prizes!

Bring your own fishing pole. (540) 375-3057

Friday, 30th - "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "The Catalinas" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. (540) 375-3057

Saturday, 31st - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, The Wizard of Oz, Admission is free, Concessions available to purchase from Fun Times. Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie under the stars! (540) 375-3057

JUNE 2008

Saturday, 14th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, The Bee Movie, Admission is free, Concessions available to purchase from Fun Times. Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie under the stars! (540) 375-3057

Friday, 20th - Saturday, 21st - Relay For Life, Salem High School Track, begins at noon on Friday.For more information call the American Cancer Society.(540) 345-5272

Friday, 27th - "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "Coastline" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. (540) 375-3057

JULY 2008

Saturday, 12th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park,Movie TBA, Admission is free, Concessions available to purchase from Fun Times. Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie under the stars! (540) 375-3057

Friday, 25th - "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "Burning Bridges" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. (540) 375-3057

Saturday, 26th - "Jazz in July", Longwood Park, 4 - 9:30 p.m., Admission is free, Sponsored by Salem Merchants Association. (540) 375-3057

AUGUST 2008

Saturday, 9th - "Salem Distance Run", 8 a.m., begins at Longwood Park, For more information contact Health Focus of Southwest Virginia. (540) 774-4022.

Friday, 22nd - "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "The Tams" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. (540) 375-3057

*DATES, TIMES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

For more information contact:

Salem Parks and Recreation Department - Special Events

620 Florida Street, Salem, VA.
Phone: (540) 375-3057

Recreation Program Manager  - Special Events: Kathy Murphy
kmurphy@salemva.gov

Recreation Program Supervisor - Special Events: Kristen Finley

kfinley@salemva.gov

UPDATED: March 24, 2008