Cando Neighborhood

Cando Neighborhood CANDO (Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization) has been a neighborhood association in Salem, Oregon since the 1970s.

It encompasses the downtown core and surrounding residential areas. Membership in CANDO is open to everyone who's at least 18, lives, works, owns property, or engages in business in the central area, AND who's interested in helping CANDO meet its objectives. Find your neighborhood association here: http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/NeighborhoodEnhancementDivision/neighbor/Pages/default.aspx

A great group of Salem neighbors came out for a nature walk Saturday. We enjoyed the paths along the creek and checked o...
04/26/2026

A great group of Salem neighbors came out for a nature walk Saturday. We enjoyed the paths along the creek and checked out the planned path City of Salem is building which will connect Riverfront Park, under Commercial St, to the paths leading to City Hall and beyond.

Join us for the April CANDO neighborhood meeting! We'd love to see you there! April 21 @ 6PM. Location: 347 Union St NE
04/21/2026

Join us for the April CANDO neighborhood meeting! We'd love to see you there! April 21 @ 6PM. Location: 347 Union St NE

Spread the word! Salem has great walking paths and they are only getting better! Join CANDO and SCAN neighborhood associ...
04/16/2026

Spread the word! Salem has great walking paths and they are only getting better!

Join CANDO and SCAN neighborhood associations for a joint nature walk on some of the lesser known walking paths in Salem's core. Suitable for all ages.

Meet: April 25 @ 1PM, Pringle Park Community Hall

SALEM REPORTER TOWN HALL: CITY ELECTIONSMeet the people who want to run Salem city government. A special live program in...
03/30/2026

SALEM REPORTER TOWN HALL: CITY ELECTIONS
Meet the people who want to run Salem city government. A special live program includes all eight candidates for Salem City Council and the challenger who wants to become mayor. The League of Women Voters will have voter registration and election information available as well.
The event is Tuesday, March 31, at the Elsinore Theatre and tickets are free in advance. Doors open at 5 p.m. so voters can meet the candidates and the program begins at 6 p.m. The show will be broadcast by Capital Community Media in a collaboration to deliver this important community service. TOWN HALL TICKETS: FREE

Thanks for considering and sharing as appropriate to invite folks.

With regards and appreciation,

Les Zaitz
Editor and owner

February 28 Haul 'n' Ball was a success! Marion Square Park needs a little love and CANDO is trying to give it some! Joi...
03/03/2026

February 28 Haul 'n' Ball was a success! Marion Square Park needs a little love and CANDO is trying to give it some! Join us next time around!

02/22/2026

Haul 'n' ball:
Come join CANDO at Marion Square Park for a clean up and some hoops!
Feb 28 @ 10am

See you at the park!
02/13/2026

See you at the park!

Another great park event hosted by Cando Neighborhood on February 28th at 10 am. And a little game of ball after park cleanup.

Had a great meeting with Rep. Tom Anderson yesterday. Kicking off 2026 with lots of energy (and some laughs)!
01/21/2026

Had a great meeting with Rep. Tom Anderson yesterday. Kicking off 2026 with lots of energy (and some laughs)!

Don't forget our first meeting of the year! Join us in 2026 to build local community at the neighborhood level!
01/16/2026

Don't forget our first meeting of the year! Join us in 2026 to build local community at the neighborhood level!

Dark skies are good for everyone! Join Dark Skies Salem @ Ike Box to learn more!
01/16/2026

Dark skies are good for everyone! Join Dark Skies Salem @ Ike Box to learn more!

12/12/2025

The CANDO Neighborhood Association will NOT be meeting in December. We will take a break for the holidays and meet again on the 3rd Tuesday in January (Jan 20).

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Central Area
Salem, OR
97301

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