Please mark your calendar for the following upcoming Progressive Salem events:
First Tuesday
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 4:30–6:30 pm
Taproot Lounge, 356 State St, Salem
Councilor Mai Vang will be our featured speaker. She will update us about her write-in campaign to defeat Betsy Vega in the November election. Hope to see you at the Taproot Lounge on State Street on September 1.
General Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6 – 7:30 pm (Note time & location change!) Bush’s Pasture Park, SW Corner Picnic Area – Bring Your Own Chair
Join us to learn about the Ward 6 & Ward 8 City Council races for November, and how you can help!
East Salem Canvass Kickoff
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10 am
Royal Oaks Park, 4882 Carriage Rd NE, Salem, OR
Join Councilor Mai Vang and Special Guests to officially kick off our canvass of East Salem!
West Salem Canvass Kickoff
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1 pm
Brush College Park, 2600 Doaks Ferry Rd NW
Join Councilor Micki Varney to kick off our canvass of West Salem!
Presentation: Socialism, Communism, and American Politics
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3:00–4:30 pm
Salem Public Library, Anderson Rooms
Professor Bill Smaldone, will speak on Socialism, Communism, and American Politics today. What is Socialism? What is Communism? How are they relevant to American politics at this crucial moment in our history? Bill Smaldone, Professor of History at Willamette University and former Salem City Councilor, will examine the history of the stark differences between socialism and communism and how they are relevant to our current policies. Join us in the Anderson Rooms at the Salem Library on September 19! This promises to be a very interesting, important talk.
First Tuesday
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:30–6:30 pm
Taproot Lounge, 356 State St, Salem
Councilwoman Micki Varney will speak on her re-election campaign. Because neither she nor her opponent garnered over 50% of the votes in the May election, a run-off between Micki and her opponent is required. Come join us for some fun and a discussion about her campaign. Join us at the Taproot Lounge on State Street on October 6.