COMMUNITY

Cat of the Week

Name: Collette Age: 3 History: She is a grey and white domestic short hair. Preferred home: Collette enjoys chin scratches and is very affectionate. 

Splash fountain opening slated

The City of Keizer Parks Division is planning to open the Splash Fountain in Chalmers Jones Park, located behind the Keizer Civic Center at 930 Chemawa Road N.E., beginning Tuesday, June 22. The Splash Fountain, which opened in 2010, will operate Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m .The[Read More…]

Community dinner June 23

St. Edward Catholic Church will be hosting a drive through community dinner. The event will be on Wednesday, June 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The church plans to sit together for dinner later in July while still following COVID-19 guidelines. Saint Edward Catholic Church is located on 5303[Read More…]

Pride Fair draws hundreds

Submitted by Cyndi Swaney For a first-of-its-kind event in Keizer, the Keizer Pride Fair did not disappoint.  The festival celebrating LGBTQ+ lives, drew hundreds to people to Chalmers Jones Park behind the Keizer Civic Center Saturday, June 12.  There was hardly a smile to spare as the day unfolded with[Read More…]

Library’s preps summer reading program relaunch

Keizer Community Library is gearing up for their summer reading challenge. School is out for the summer, which means there’ll be plenty of time for reading.  Children through elementary school age are eligible to participate in the library’s summer reading challenge Reading Colors Your World.  Children may read independently, or[Read More…]

Make Music returns to Salem June 21

Salem joins the international Make Music Day celebration with Make Music Salem on Monday, June 21, 2021, from 10am-11pm.  Make Music Salem is a one-day event where free, live performances and opportunities to make music take place outdoors throughout Salem on the longest day of the year.  Musical festivities in[Read More…]

Celebration of life: Howard E. Wood

It’s time to gather for pie and celebrate Howard’s 92+ years of life. Come, share memories and honor a special man. The celebration of life will be held on Sat., June 19 at 1pm, Church on the Hill, 2707 Maranatha Court SE, Turner.

Cat of the Week

Name: Zayla Age: 1 History: She is a black and white domestic short hair that used to be a stray. Zayla had kittens that have been adopted. Preferred home: This cat is affectionate towards people but currently doesn’t do well with other cats. She loves attention.

City manager candidate in hot seat

Wes Hare responds to questions from city councilors Monday, June 14. The primary candidate for the city’s interim city manager job had an informal interview for the job at a Keizer City Council work session Monday, June 14, but he almost didn’t show up. Wes Hare, the candidate, said he[Read More…]