Keizer City Council meets on Monday, March 20th at 7 p.m. in regular session.The following options are available if you wish to view or participate in the meeting: AGENDA KEIZER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Monday, March 20, 2023 7:00 p.m. Robert L. Simon Council Chambers Keizer, Oregon 1. CALL TO[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
Keizer Rotarian honored/awarded
Mark Caillier (middle) was awarded a Major Donor award
Yellow in spotlight at Keizer Art
The Keizer Art Associaton’s March exhibit, Yellow, will be on display through March 28 at the Enid Joy Mount Gallery at the Keizer Cultural Center. Winners of the juried show were announded at a reception earlier in March. Best of Show was awarded to Dee Hendrixes’ Dahlia Dancer. First place[Read More…]
Blood drive at Saint Edward
American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org, using code stedwardkeizer. To streamline you donation visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history[Read More…]
Dinosaurs invade Salem
Dinosaurs will invade Salem the weekend of March 17-19 as Jurassic Quest takes over the Exposition Center at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Jurassic Quest is a popular interactive dinosaur experience with displays of realistic herds. Life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs will mix with interactive science and art activities, including a[Read More…]
Public input sought for transportation plan
Every year there are over 3,700 vehicle crashes in the Salem-Keizer area, with thousands of injuries—some minor, others life changing—including 15 to 20 fatalities per year. Despite efforts at the state and local level to build a safer transportation system and encourage safer driving, the number of crashes and fatalities has increased over the last 10 years.
State of the City – Growing, strong, creative, resilient
Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark gave her formal State of the City address before a lunch time audience on Tuesday, March 14. She spoke before a crowd of public officials and private sector leaders at the Keizer Civic Center.
Scavenger hunt celebrates World Water Day
The City of Keizer is inviting the public to celebrate World Water Day on March 22 by participating in The Great Raindrop Scavenger Hunt.
Applications open for Englewood Forest Festival
Preparation for the 2023 Englewood Forest Festival is underway and local artists, craftspeople, dancers, nonprofits and performing artists are invited to apply to be part of the event.
In-person cherry blossom viewing back
Senate Bill 146 was passed in 2017 designating the third Saturday in March as Cherry Blossom Day in Salem. Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol, taking place this year on March 18, was created to celebrate the cherry blossom trees on the Capitol Mall, and organically became a celebration of the Japanese cultural influence in Oregon due to the significance of the cherry blossom (Sakura) to their community.
