City council agenda 12-13
Here is the city council agenda for Monday, December 13.
Category COMMUNITY
Cat of the week
Name: Willow Age: 7 History: Willow is a domestic medium hair mix. She was adopted from the shelter years ago but was recently found as a stray. Preferred home: This cat is very affectionate and playful. She loves attention and belly rubs.
McNary Latino Club preps for parade
McNary Latino Club members met after school on Tuesday, Dec. 7 to wrap presents in preparation for the Saturday, Dec. 11 Keizer Holiday Lights Parade. The students will hand out the presents during the parade and also sell tamales and hot chocolate. The proceeds from…
City looking to fill vacancies
The City of Keizer is currently looking to fill a one vacancy on the Traffic Safety/Bikeways Pedestrian Committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing traffic safety issues in Keizer and meets every third Thursday of the month. The meetings take place at 6 p.m. at…
Elf the Musical debuts at Ken Collins Theater
Gage Dubois will play the lead role of Buddy the Elf in McNary High School’s production of Elf the Musical (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For the first time since January 2020, Ken Collins Theater will be opening its doors to its annual winter musical put on by…
Book review: “Lightning Down”
The storm’s a-coming. You can smell it in the air: rain’s on the way, maybe thunder, maybe more, but the high winds are what you hate. They make you run for shelter and pray hard. The storm’s a-coming, and in “Lightning Down” by Tom Clavin, it’s never…
Cat of the week
Name: Samantha Age: 4 History: Samantha is a white domestic short hair. She is a social eater which means that she likes to eat her food near people. Preferred home: This cat does best in a home with no other pets. Children of all ages…
Holiday Parade returns to River Road
The Salem Electric float was awarded the Best Use of Light award at the 2019 Holiday Parade (File). After a two-year hiatus, the Keizer Holiday Lights Parade sponsored by Cascade Floors makes its grand return to River Road N. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at…
Keizer tree lights up on Tuesday, Dec. 7
The Keizer tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Two lucky children will be chosen to assist Santa Claus as he flips the switch that lights up Keizer’s Christmas tree on Tuesday, Dec. 7. This is a free community event put on by the…