Jiyoung Cha Back in August 2018, Jiyoung Cha came to live in Oregon for ten months as a part of the Rotary Club of Keizer exchange program. Cha has lived with three different host families over the past ten months and has had many opportunities to fine-tune her English, make[Read More…]
Author: HUNTER C. BOMAR
Thai restaurant opens in Sandy River Center
Pad Thai prepared by Bai Bua Thai Kitchen now open on River Road N. Bai Bua Thai Kitchen, located at 5133 River Road N, opened its doors to the Keizer community in late May. This is Vichuda Stine’s fifth Thai restaurant, and when asked what makes her restaurant unique, she[Read More…]
Students use art to take stand against gambling
Art by Keizer’s Walea Tombleson will grace the cover of a new calendar. Hundreds of artists from 11 Oregon counties participated in the Oregon Health Authority’s statewide art contest for middle school students. Designs from three Marion County youth were chosen among the top 12 to be featured in the[Read More…]
Cascade Farm and Outdoor headed to old Roth’s locale
Over the past month, there has been much construction in the old Roth’s building located in Keizer’s Schoolhouse Square. A Cascade Farm and Outdoor store will make a new home in the building. The business’s goal is to offer farmers, ranchers and homeowners a large selection of merchandise. Customers will[Read More…]
Swashbuckling, thirilling heroics take stage at MHS
Hannah Condello (blue dress) leads a charge (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For the last 22 years, the McNary theatre department has staged a Shakespeare show in the spring, including last year’s Much Ado About Nothing. This year, and after much discussion, the students were ready for a change. Coming this month, attendees[Read More…]
Tony’s Kingdom of Comic’s 12th annual free comic book day
Tony’s Kingdom of Comics and Collectibles will hold their 12th annual free comic book day and Star Wars Day charity event and food drive starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Tony’s Kingdom of Comics 3856 River Road N. Participants can pick up to three free comics and[Read More…]
Four businesses create one-stop shop for media services
(Keizertimes/Hunter C. Bomar) Lewis Media Group, Gregory Dean Photography, J Turner Solutions, and Mid-Valley Media all moved to Baker Plaza 126 Chemawa Road N earlier in March. The move was done to provide a one-stop-shop for customers seeking media or marketing services. These collaborative businesses have worked together for years,[Read More…]
Cinco de micro brewfest held at Salem Convention Center
The eighth annual Cinco de Micro Brewfest will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Salem Convention Center. Participants can taste local and northwest brews including over 100 different beers and ciders on tap. Musical entertainment will be present as[Read More…]
Asian pacific islander day at the capitol
File Photo Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Oregon State Capitol. All are welcome to this free event to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Asian Pacific Islander geographic region and their influence on Oregon.[Read More…]
Easter events
File Photo • Keizer Christian Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. The hunt is free for age 0 up to fifth grade and held on the church lawn at, 6945 Wheatland Road North. A short storytime will be held[Read More…]