Friendly dog coaxes Keizer children to read
Children can read to Maxwell, a black Labrador, on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Keizer Community Library.
Riley Ellis - Keizertimes
Neighbors celebrate Night Out, Keizer-style
The smell of charcoal-cooked hamburgers wafted over Keizer on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 5, as neighborhoods celebrated National Night Out.
Margarita Factory coming soon to Keizer Station
A new Mexican restaurant is set to open at Keizer Station in October. Jorge Castro, the owner of the Margarita Factory restaurant chain, is redoing the building’s interior in preparation for his Latin American and cocktail eatery.
Keizer Fire District hires new community engagement coordinator
The Keizer Fire District recently hired a community engagement coordinator. Maddie Alsum, 26, will connect with schools, retirement homes, and other community groups to familiarize Keizer with its firefighters.
Keizer neighborhoods prepare events for National Night Out
Around 450 families attended the events last year for National Night Out, a national community-building campaign. Keizer’s five neighborhood associations will host family activities throughout the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Chamber picks Starr as interim executive director
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce has selected Shaney Starr, also president of the Keizer City Council, to lead the organization until it finds a permanent director later this year.
Catch the sounds of summer at Keizer Rapids Park
A free concert series, put on by Valor Mentoring, is returning to Keizer Rapids Park this summer with the next show on Saturday, July 26.
Mechanical wonders to be featured during Great Oregon Steam-Up
The Powerland Heritage Park will host its annual showcase of antique cars, imported trolleys and steam-powered logging machines over two weekends, July 26-27 and Aug. 2-3.
Volunteers turn out to paint Keizer Rapids playground
Around 30 volunteers helped restore the Big Toy Playground on Saturday, July 19, under the leadership of City Councilor Marlene Parsons.
Celt bowlers will hit the lanes again
McNary High School has resurrected its bowling team with two new coaches who will lead the season come September. Denny Eubank, 44, will lead the effort, assisted by Kyle Read, 36. The two share high hopes for the team’s future.