The hilarious farce takes the stage starting Friday, April 11, with shows slated for three weekends.

In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Gene McIntyre decries cuts in services that he believes will herald a new “era of misfortune.”

Keizer’s Collin Vosler submitted the winning essay, while Katherine Klein won the video contest. Both advance to state.

Author Russ Low visited Keizer on Friday, April 4, to honor his grandfather, entrepreneur and farmer Hop Lee, and sign copies of his book, “A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest.”

Construction crews are expected at Clear Lake Elementary School and Claggett Creek Middle School this summer to remodel entryways to beef up security at the Keizer schools.

The founder is stepping away from the Keizer Homegrown Theatre stage, with new leadership in place to carry on her legacy.

SPORTS ROUNDUP: McNary performed well at the recent Oregon Relays, competing against 80 teams. The Celt softball team is now ranked sixth in the state.

Six young women will compete for the Keizer title in May, and sponsors can help reward their efforts with scholarships.

POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.

Classes started late Monday at McNary and South Salem High Schools to prepare school employees to support students after the unexpected death of counselor Leah Anderson. Officials released no details about her passing.

Acting after community input, the city of Keizer has selected the new playground structures for Bob Newton Park on Northeast Mandarin Way. The city says this is one of the largest park remodel projects it has undertaken.

Looking for a good laugh? “Drinking Habits,” the new production of Keizer Homegrown Theatre, has just what you need. The show opens Friday, April 11, at the Keizer Cultural Center stage, and tickets are on sale now. The play, a rollicking farce written by Tom Smith, follows the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing who are secretly…

Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar “Hands Off” demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.

You don’t have to be a bird expert to enjoy watching tiny, acrobatic hummingbirds. An OSU Extension Service article looks at these remarkable birds and offers tips to attract them to your yard.

Consider this a sort of virtual community gathering. As we all watch the stock market gyrations and the contradictory explanations for whether tariffs are good or bad, Keizertimes wants to take the pulse of the community. Your thoughts about recent events are invited.

The city of Keizer’s ability to cover costs with its current taxes and fees is in question under new projections. City leaders want to talk with residents about the budget pressures – and what solutions they want the city to pursue to keep policing, other services intact.

From stunning artwork to pancakes at the senior center, the calendar of Keizer area events has something for everyone. Check out the options in this week’s Coming Up.

The Keizer Art Association’s annual Color Show drew some 65 entries, with a work by Kimberley Vu winning best of show.

A neighborhood in need. A student group looking for a project. A city chasing vandalism. Forces combined in Keizer recently to make graffiti disappear.

POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses and is working to produce a report that includes “in the 100 block ” information for public use.

In an April 4 visit, Russ Low will sign copies of his book “A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest: The Story of Hop Lee” at the Keizer Cultural Center.