Scouts with Keizer Troop 121 will hold their annual Christmas tree recycling fund raiser this weekend, Dec. 28-29 and next weekend, Jan. 4-5, at Willamette Valley Bank at 5140 River Road.The public can drop their ornament/tinsel-free trees between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. all four days. Flocked trees will not[Read More…]
Holidays
Hundreds attend Keizer Fire Santa breakfast
Gifts wrapped for families in need
Hundreds of area families will have a merrier Christmas thanks to the efforts of the Keizer Network of Women’s (KNOW) Giving Basket Program.On Thursday, Dec. 12, community volunteers joined members of KNOW to wrap toys, clothing, books and sports equipment.The gifts and boxes of food will be delivered by an[Read More…]
Sam is the man leading the way
By DEE MOORE for the KeizertimesLike George Bailey in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, Sam Goesch has spent his life working to make Keizer a wonderful town. For his dedication to the town he calls home, Goesch will be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Keizer Holiday Lights Parade[Read More…]
Holiday Lights parade to sparkle on Saturday
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesThe Keizer Holiday Lights Parade returns on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade starts at 7 p.m. at River Road North and Lockhaven Drive, and continue south to Glynbrook Street. The parade will glow with the lights of floats, the sounds of marching bands and plenty[Read More…]
OH! Christmas tree!
12-06-24 Keizertimes PGS A08-09.indd About 700 people braved a chilly evening on Tuesday, Dec. 3, as Santa Claus and two helpers flipped a switch and lit up Keizer’s Christmas tree at Walery Plaza. Arriving courtesy of the Keizer Fire District, Santa was interviewed for a few moments by Keizer’s Mr.[Read More…]
Turkey Dash returns for 2024
About 100 runners entered the 2024 Turkey Dash, at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, returning after a one year hiatus.Many entrants were attired for the theme, Pajama Party, or in a Thanksgiving theme.The 5K fun run started and ended at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Keizer Station, following a route through[Read More…]
What Keizer was talking about in 2023
As the year comes to a close, there were more than a few topics that had Keizer abuzz. Inside are clips of the stories about the celebrations and successes, the controversies and struggles, the people and the stories that Keizer was talking about in 2023.
Hundreds of families receive KNOW baskets
Almost 300 families in need received deliveries of food baskets and wrapped gifts from the Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s Keizer Network of Women (KNOW), on Saturday morning, Dec. 9. Dozens of cars lined up to load boxes and gifts at the Chamber’s Santa Central—LIons Club Auditorium —on Cherry Ave. NE[Read More…]
Hanukkah: Its origin and what it means
Eight days in December, or occasionally late November and early December, make up the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.