Coming Up: Local artists get the spotlight in Keizer

The reception for the annual Members Showcase at the Keizer Art Association is coming up on Saturday, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The show, spotlighting works by members of the association, is in the gallery in the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Road N.E. Organizers note that the show is for all forms of art, with judging by Barbara Folawn to select the winners.

The winning works will be announced at the reception, which is open to the public.

Play tickets on sale

 And don’t forget to get your tickets to the Keizer Homegrown Theatre’s next production, “Waiting for Waiting for Godot,” which opens Friday, June 13, and runs through Sunday, June 29, at the Keizer Cultural Center.

The satirical comedy is directed by Linda Baker and boasts a cast of accomplished actors, Tom Hewitt, Jeremy Clifton and Mandi Thompson.

Curtain time is 7 p.m. June 13-14, June 20-21 and June 27-28, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, June 15, June 22 and June 29. Tickets cost $15 for general admission, and are available online at keizerhomegrowntheatre.org or at the box office.
           

Here’s a look at some other events and meetings coming up in Keizer:

Saturday, June 7

• Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Keizer Salem Area Seniors Center, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E. Cost: $7 members, $10 non-members, free for kids 5 and under.

• Read to a Dog, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Keizer Community Library, 980 Chemawa Road N.E. Call 503-390-2370 to register for a 15-minute session with Maxwell, an assistance dog.

• Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., Keizer Salem Area Seniors Center, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E. Admission: $7.

Monday, June 9

• Keizer City Council work session, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, Keizer City Hall.

• Book Club for Adults, 6-7 p.m., Keizer Community Library, 980 Chemawa Road N.E.

Tuesday, June 10

• Keizer Chamber Greeters, hosted by The REC: Grange, 8:30 a.m. Limited parking; shuttles from overflow parking at Cascade Farm & Outdoor.

Wednesday, June 11

• Keizer Chamber Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chamber office, 4118 River Road N.

• Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Keizer Community Library, 980 Chemawa Road N.E.

Thursday, June 12

• Bingo at Keizer Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E.

Tuesday, June 17

• Keizer Fire District board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Keizer Fire Hall, 661 Chemawa Road N.E.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Greater Gubser Keizer Neighborhood Association

• Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Civic Center.

Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association

• Meets 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Civic Center.

Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association

• Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Keizer Civic Center.

Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association

• Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Civic Center.

West Keizer Neighborhood Association

• Meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Keizer Civic Center.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous ) Meetings

Sundays, 8 and 9:30 a.m., Keizer/Salem Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E.

Mondays, 7 p.m., Keizer/Salem Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E.

Mondays, 7:30 p.m., 452 Cummings Lane N.

Thursdays, 7 p.m., 452 Cummings Lane N.

Fridays, 7 p.m., 4855 Bailey Road N.E.

Saturdays, 8 a.m., 452 Cummings Lane N.

Saturdays, 7 p.m., 5303 River Road N. – North Side

2nd Saturday of Month, 7 p.m., Keizer/Salem Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Drive N.E.

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