Salem, Oregon: Neighbor Night

​Fast conversations. Real connections.

​Salem is more than just a city, it's OUR community.

​Join What's Happening Salem at one of Salem's coolest neighborhood hangout spots, Isaac's, for a fast-paced evening designed to help neighbors become actual friends. Through meaningful, rotating small group conversations and 1:1 moments, you'll leave knowing more people in your city than when you walked in.

​This month we're also making space to celebrate two of the people making Salem better. Tiffany Bulgin will share about Isaac's Room, the local nonprofit that trains, mentors, and employs divested young people through the IKE Box and Isaac's Downtown. And we'll be recognizing Dylan Ferrier for the work he's invested in the Mycelium community.

​Whether you're new in town or grew up next door, this is your chance to:

​∙ Meet your neighbors and spark new friendships
∙ Crowdsource the best local recommendations
∙ Dream up what we want the future of Salem to look like — together

​📅 Tuesday, June 23
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Isaac's
🎟️ FREE

​Come ready to talk, laugh, and connect. Salem's best days are built by the people who show up.

​Run of Show

​5:30–5:40 Snacks & Table Topics

​5:40–5:50 Isaac's Room Spotlight: Tiffany shares about Isaac's Room, the nonprofit that helps divested young people build the capacity to rise to life's challenges, training, mentoring, and employing local youth through the IKE Box and Isaac's Downtown.

​5:50–6:00 Recognizing Dylan: We celebrate Dylan and the Mycelium community he's built right here in Salem.

​6:00–6:10 Welcome & Overview

​6:10–6:40 Connect the Dots–Speed Friending: meet one-on-one and in small groups to learn more about each other in a fast-paced activity.

​6:40–7:15 Best of Salem: Rotate more intentionally through Best of Salem Categories to learn from your neighbors about all the hidden gems in town. From coffee shops to hiking trails to the best place to volunteer, you'll have lots to choose from!

​7:15–7:30 Open Friending: follow up with someone you found interesting or call it a night and go home early!