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MHS Write Club releases new book

Members of the Write Club peruse copies of Turning the Kaliedoscope after getting them back from the printers. The McNary Write Club held a release party and Word Slam to celebrate the release of their latest book, Turning the Kaleidoscope, last month.  This year’s book was made possible with a[Read More…]

Bonaventure sponsoring MPFS auction

Bonaventure Senior Living is sponsoring the Farm to Table Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem on July 13. The festivities will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a selection of wine and beer while engaging in the silent auction. Following the silent auction, guests[Read More…]

Union and Confederacy battle at Powerland

Union soldiers fend off an advancing Confederate regiment in a battle last year at Powerland Heritage Park.  A few hundred Civil War reenactors will descend on Powerland Heritage Park July 4-7. Tickets are $12 and includes admission to the Powerland Heritage museums and vintage trailer exhibit. Children under 12 get[Read More…]

Highway memorial for KIA soldier unveiled

Staff Sgt. Ian Newland and Sgt. Bailey Fielder, who served with Pfc. Ryan Hill, pull back a blanket covering a highway sign slated for installation along Interstate 5.  Two men who served with Pfc. Ryan J. Hill honored the fallen soldier by unveiling a highway sign that will mark his[Read More…]

Firework sales support McNary’s band program

Allycia Thomas and Emily Bish show off some of the products available at the McNary High School Band’s fireworks tent.  McNary Band Boosters fireworks stand is up and running at Countryside Christian Church 5775 McLeod Lane N.E.   Operating hours are 9 a.m. through 9:30 p.m. Proceeds from sales go to[Read More…]

Oregon Garden celebrates Silverton Day

The Oregon Garden in Silverton will host Silverton Day on Wednesday, July 3.  The Oregon Garden will open at 9 a.m. At 4 p.m. attendees will be able to enjoy food vendors and bars, as well as various activities including face painting and yard games.  After 5 p.m., live music[Read More…]

MHS ‘79 grads plan reunion

McNary High School’s class of 1979 will hold their 40-year reunion party on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Keizer Civic Center from 6 to 10 p.m.  The cost is $50 per person, and spouses are invited. The reunion festivities get started Friday night with a school walkthrough and gathering after.[Read More…]

Calendar for June 28, 2019

Friday, June 28 Timbers u23 vs Victoria Highlanders at McCulloch Stadium (Willamette University) starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $9 and children ages four to twelve are $5. To purchase tickets visit timbersu23.com/tickets/ Abbey Road Live at Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre at Keizer Rapids Park. Benefit for the Keizer Fire[Read More…]