Folks can securely shred their unwanted documents next week, and help the hungry at the same time.
A “Shred and Fed” event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willamette Valley Bank, 5140 River Road N.
People can bring in their paper materials for free shredding and drop off canned food donations for the Keizer Community Food Bank.
And that’s not all that’s happening in our area. Here’s a look at some of the events and meetings coming up in Keizer:
Thursday, Oct. 16
• Keizer Chamber After Hours and Ribbon Cutting, 5:30 p.m., at Soaring Heights Recovery Homes, 4054 River Road N.
• Keizer Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee, 6 p.m., 930 Chemawa Road N.E.
Friday, Oct. 17
• Keizer Community Library’s fall book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.
Saturday, Oct. 18
• Keizer Community Library’s fall book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.
Sunday, Oct. 19
• Fall Craft Fair, Bazaar and Treasure Hunt, benefit for Paralyzed Veterans of America Tri-State Chapter, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St. S.E., Salem.
Monday, Oct. 20
• Keizer City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 980 Chemawa Road N.E.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
• Keizer Chamber Greeters, 8:30 a.m., hosted by Patient Support Services, at The REC.
• Trashy Tuesday litter pickup, Wallace House Park. 5:30 p.m. Sign up online at www.keizer.org/TrashyTuesday.
• Keizer Fire District Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., board room, 661 Chemawa Road N.E.
• Keizer Public Arts Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.
Thursday, Oct. 23
• Keizer Community Library Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., 980 Chemawa Road N.E.
Saturday, Oct. 25
• Native Plant Celebration, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Keizer Rapids Park. To register, visit https://arcg.is/CiLS91 online.
Monday, Oct. 27
• Salem Speak and Lead Toastmasters open house, 6:30 p.m., Building 3, Room 116, Chemeketa Community College, 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E. Guest speakers: Luna Dietz, Miss Salem for America Strong, and Lauren Gregory, Miss Salem Teen Volunteer.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
• Keizer Chamber Greeters, 8:30 a.m., hosted by Willamette Valley Bank, location TBA.
• Keizer Police Fee Task Force, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road N.E.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
Greater Gubser 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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