July 20, 2012 E-Blast

(See the full July 20 E-Blast Here.)

Due July 25 - City Seeks Nominations for Volunteer Awards

Each year City of Salem volunteers contribute more than 160,000 hours of service to the City. At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, a celebration will be held at the Salem Civic Center to honor City volunteers and recognize individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to Salem through volunteerism.

The City is seeking assistance from the community to identify distinguished acts of volunteer service and dedication. Members of the community can nominate individuals, groups or projects deserving of special recognition by submitting a volunteer recognition award nomination form available under the Boards and Commissions page at www.cityofsalem.net. Information about the volunteer awards and process for submitting nominations is attached to this release. Nominations will be accepted through July 25. For more information, contact the Mayor and City Manager's Office at 503-588-6255.

August 4 – Riverfront Park Family Fest

Riverfront Family Fest will be at Salem Riverfront Park, August 4, from 10 am-2 pm.  Salem Neighborhood Services will have a table to promote Neighborhood Associations.  If you want to join us for a few hours, just reply to this email and let us know when you can make it.  The event is hosted by Family Building Blocks, and will include free food, family entertainment, prizes, and hands-on opportunities to learn about health and safety.  See the flyer for more information.

National Night Out is August 7!  Get Ready!

Click for:

2012 National Night Out street closure forms

Information and registration with the Police Department 

Salem Police Unveil New Crime Fighting Tool

In hopes of furthering its collaboration with the community it serves, the Salem Police Department has added a new feature to its webpage.  The link provides a method for investigators to post photographs of people in hopes someone will recognize them and be able to provide a name for a face.  The program is aptly named, "Can You ID Me?"  Individuals featured on the site are not limited to suspects.  Photographs may include unidentified witnesses who may be crucial to solving a crime.  There is a link with each photograph so that someone can send an email to the investigator.  As people are positively identified by officers, the photographs will be updated to reflect that.

With the ever increasing use of video equipment by businesses to protect themselves and their customers, the Salem Police Department is optimistic this new tool will aid them in keeping our community safer.  For more info, contact Info: Lt. Steve Birr, Criminal Investigations Section, (503)588-6241 or (503)932-4957.  Link to “Can You ID Me?” page. 

Find out What’s Happening – City Council Information

 Are you interested in finding out what topics are scheduled at upcoming City Council meetings?  Sign up to receive weekly “Neighborhood Leader Updates.” Anyone can sign up or change your subscription to Neighborhood Services materials here.  Each "Neighborhood Leader Update” includes a link to the upcoming City Council Agenda, reports of interest to neighborhood associations, and important City information.  

Projects Needed for Late August College Engagement

HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley is collecting projects for Willamette University’s Opening Days and Corban University’s New Student Week.  If you would like to host a group, fill out this project proposal form.  Contact Melissa Gibler at Melissa.Gibler@mwvcaa.org  for more information or to return the forms.  You can send multiple project options on the same sheet, however, please send separate sheets for each date. 

Willamette University: Monday, August 27th 3:30-5:30.  Groups have about 14 volunteers in them. 

Corban University: Tuesday, August 28th 9:30-12:00.  Groups have about 17 volunteers in them.