Coming Up: Keizer concert series finale features JFK

The band JFK performs a free concert Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Keizer Rotary Amphitheater in Keizer Rapids Park.

The concert is the finale in this year’s Summer Concert Series, hosted by Valor Mentoring.

The venue opens at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m., featuring JFK’s mix of rock music from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. There will be food trucks on site.

JFK, a rock and roll cover band, performs at the Keizer Rotary Amphitheater on Sept. 6, 2025. (Keizertimes/FILE)

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

Thursday, Sept. 4

• Community Diversity Engagement Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.

Saturday, Sept. 6

• Keizer Rapids Park Summer Sounds Concert Series, featuring JFK, gates open at 5 p.m., amphitheater, 1900 Chemawa Road N. Admission is free.

Monday, Sept. 8

• Joint City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board work session, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

• Keizer Chamber Greeters, 8:30 a.m., Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road N.E., featuring CASA of Marion County.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Keizer Planning Commission meeting, 6 p.m., 930 Chemawa Road N.E.

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

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee, 6 p.m., City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.

Friday, Sept. 12

• Red White and Boots Gala, benefit for nonprofit VETcare, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Log House Garden, 5655 Windsor Island Road. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycxcrpyd online.

Monday, Sept. 15

• Keizer City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Keizer Chamber Greeters, 8:30 a.m., meeting and ribbon cutting, hosted by Local Plumbing, 3635 Cherry Ave. N.E.

• Keizer Fire District board meeting, 7 p.m., board room, 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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