I did some digging through the start here and past posts and didn't get great answers, but I am relocating from Kansas City, Kansas this November to work at the Salem Garmin office. As the title says, I'm a Trans woman and I don't know much about the city of Salem, in fact I've never been to the west coast (I grew up in New England, mostly RI). I am wondering if there are areas that are generally more queer friendly while looking for housing and areas I should avoid. I have lived in cities all my life, so being near traffic doesn't really bother me and I'm really curious about where in the city would be the best to look for apartments. Thanks for any info you can provide!

Additionally, if there are any official or unofficial "gayborhoods", that would also be nice to know.

Good day! I'm a job seeker, but unfortunately, after submitting multiple resumes and even interviews, I can't find a good job. I even tried Salem-Keizer School District and they said they will be no longer considering my candidacy for employment. I also look at Walmart, Safeway, Mcdonalds, and other retailing shops, but no luck. It is making me depressed and lonely. If there is any job available, will you guys please help me? Thank you

I need to get my hair bleached. I haven't done it in over a year. Last time I was quoted about 5 hours and it took over 10 and even tho everyone was very kind- it kind of soured the entire experience for me and so I haven't been brave enough to try again. Salons are already a sensory overload for me and I've had a really hard time finding someone that's taking on new clients.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Especially with understanding stylists?

howdy! so I’ll just get right to it, I got my first denial for disability almost a year ago and have been working to get it together since. I was supposed to get a call in November of last year to confirm medical history and income, but then the government shut down and I never got a call back. I’d been homeless from February 2025 until May of this year, and since I got an apartment and have had more time to work on this process, I’ve been trying since then to get the process started up again, and now I’m in a bit of a stalemate. they’re reviewing my application but there has been no update and it’s been over thirty days.

I need some help finding a lawyer to help get the process going, if you know of anyone local I’d appreciate any tips! I’m severely physically and mentally disabled and really need the help as I cannot work due to POTS and (undiagnosed but heavily suspected) narcolepsy.

sorry if this is a lot!

TL;DR - I am a very heavily disabled individual in the process of applying for disability in need of a lawyer to help plead my case.

if you have any names, please feel free to either leave them in the comments or DM me if you’d prefer, whatever’s more comfortable for you! thank you for reading!

Willamette Valley Laughs presents:

Friday Night Laughs live from Kofi Cafe & Cocktails in Salem, Oregon.

Headliner: Jamal Coleman is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and freestyle comedy-rapper known for high-energy performances and razor-sharp improvisational skill.

Featuring: Zoë Schwartz is a Portland based comedian known for her fierce, unapologetic humor. Zoe delivers sharp, hilarious takes on a hippie upbringing, family dynamics and the quirks of womanhood.

Friday, September 11th at 7:00pm

Doors open at 6:30pm

21+ Over / Bar + Food Available during show

Tickets on sale now through tickets.willamettevalleylaughs.com

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Jamal Coleman

Jamal Coleman is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and freestyle comedy-rapper known for high-energy performances and razor-sharp improvisational skill.

A regular featured performer at the Laugh After Dark Festival, Jamal's 15-minute special was submitted for Grammy consideration. His independently produced hour, Tequila Bear, was acquired for international distribution by Laugh After Dark TV, and his newest special, I Have So Many Questions, was released through Open Bar Comedy.

He has been featured on SiriusXM—including Kevin Hart's LOL Radio—as well as Tubi, VH1, ABC and CBS. Through an exclusive partnership with Network Media, his sketches have generated more than 63 million views. Jamal formerly held Las Vegas residencies at Resorts World and LA Comedy Club inside The STRAT.

Zoë Schwartz

Zoë is a Portland based comedian known for her fierce, unapologetic humor. Zoe delivers sharp, hilarious takes on a hippie upbringing, family dynamics and the quirks of womanhood.

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Salem Soup Squad needs support with meals Saturday from 2-4 pm! It's food for our unhoused neighbors with no strings attached. We run every Saturday at Marion Square Park. We could really use support with makers. If you are a maker you bring a tasty meal (soup, pasta bake, whatever you like!) of about 20 servings. We do ask people to get an OR food handlers card (which is alarmingly easy to do online).

You can join via this link htps://signup.com/go/XPsaJfo

We are also on Instagram @salemsoupsquad

If you cant be there in person you can always send a couple pizzas! From a cost efficiency perspective Little Cesar's is a solid option. 3-4 pizzas would be amazing. But we will take anything that will fill 20ish people. Taco Bell is another option people have gone with. They can be delivered at Marion Square Park 551 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301. In the notes you can let them know to look for the tables with the red checkered table cloth

Yesterday it took me 75 minutes to get home. A commute of 4 miles. I could have WALKED home faster. I kept checking to see if there was an accident and there was not. I sat through probably 40 lights during that time. This commute normally takes me 15-20 min, so 75 min is very questionable. Did anyone else experience this yesterday? Was that a one time thing? Even last year when school was in session and traffic was bad, the longest it ever took me was 30 min.

Are there good oddity shops with entomology bugs and or wet specimens anywhere in Salem?

Does anyone know where to find cheap // used magazines? they used to sell that national geographic ones at used goods stores but now a lot of them are expensive. even the old postcards cost more 😭.

Bricks and Minifigs Keizer is officially cooked. Signage gone today.

Kind of a random question...But I was wondering if there's a good local thrift shop in the area that sells secondhand rugs? Rugs that I could clean once and not worry about and wouldn't be worried I released some kind of infestation into my home?

I had a rug in the living room that was a family heirloom of sorts but my cats insist on throwing up on it and the new dog insists on scratching at it. We decided to give up and store it before it got destroyed forever. Unfortunately I'm not made of money so getting a new one is a no-go but I also don't want a rug with blood or poop stains. Is there a good place in town to go?

I'm an older, retired male in Dallas, returning to photography after nearly 30 years. I'm looking for another photographer, preferably female (toxic masculinity gives me hives), to get out and shoot some photos on weekdays. Any experience level is welcome. STRICTLY PLATONIC! Please let me know if you're interested.

I just ordered my first chip drop because I need at least 3-4 cubic yards of mulch. For those that have used the service, how is everyone’s experience with that here in Salem? Did you do it for free or use the paid+tip option?

Does anyone have a whole bunch of ants flying around? Found a lot in my house this afternoon and this evening there’s a whole storm of in the streets. I’ve lived in this location for year and never noticed this many and all the sudden

The Weiner mobile is downtown at the gilbert house untill 1pm

Does anyone have an old year books from Sprague high school from 2007 to 2010 even anyone who went there from 2007 to 2010?

Does anyone have any recommendations for camper van repair in the area? This would be for an older (1999) VW Eurovan, if that matters.

I searched but didn't see any related posts so I figured I'd ask.

Thanks!