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KT on KMUZ: On-air with founders of the Latino Action Committee
Two of the Latino Action Committee Founders, City Councilor Roland Herrera and Rev. Jose Dominguez, in the KMUZ studio Friday, March 8. (KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald) In 2018, 18 graduating seniors at McNary High School strode into the next chapter of their lives with $150 scholarships from Keizer’s Latino Action Committee,[Read More…]
Quilt Show moves to Armory
Mid-Valley Quillt Guild (MVQG) will transform the Salem Armory into a display space for its biennial quilt show in a new location on April 18, 19 and 20. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18 and 19, and 10 to 4 p.m. on April 20. Marge[Read More…]
‘The Pelvis’ goes missing in new Keizer Homegrown production
Tim Reid plays a hapless assistant who transforms into Elvis during the play. Linda Baker was about ready to hand over the reins of Keizer Homegrown Threatre’s production of Elvis Has Left the Building when the intended director’s play in another venue was held over. It was a blessing in[Read More…]
Keizer Pho hosts Night Off
After a long day, the thought of cooking dinner and cleaning up the kitchen can be daunting. The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is hoping to restore some peace of mind to home chefs. A new initiative aims to support both home cooks and local restaurants. The chamber calls it Cook’s Night Off. By[Read More…]
Willamette Lutheran honored For Earthwise moves
On March 6, Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community was presented the Earthwise Large Business of the Year award by Salem Environmental Education (part of Marion County Environmental Services) at a special sustainability luncheon held at Mission Mill. Accepting the award was Kay Hayes, director of marketing; Sam McDonald, groundskeeper/supervisor, Matt Meisenberg,[Read More…]
Cyclists: Sign up for Monster Cookie
The Salem Bicycle Club is now registering riders for the annual Monster Cookie Metric Century. The ride, which takes participants from the Capitol to Champoeg State Park and back, is Sunday, April 28. Pre-registration can be completed at www.salembicycleclub.org, for $30 before April 22. Lunch and T-shirts are available for[Read More…]
Northwest Wildlife Removal, LLC
nwwildliferemoval.com • 503-991-2404 • WCO #100180 Omar Lopez Critters. Every homeowner has had them. Not every critter is a cuddly ball of fur. Many times they threaten our pets or damage our homes. If this is you, call Omar Lopez at Northwest Wildlife Removal, LLC. Since September Omar has helped[Read More…]
Where to head to stave off Spring Break boredom
Spring Break is just around the corner, March 25-29, and local organizations a offering a variety of option to keep idle hands occupied. Keizer Boys & Girls Club • The branch on Noren Avenue in Keizer will be open every day of Spring Break from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Enlightened Theatrics stages Avenue Q in Salem
Enlightened Theatrics 2019 Season opens with the multi-Tony award winning musical, Avenue Q at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre on Friday, March 22. The musical tackles tough subjects like racism, unemployment, homosexuality, homelessness and love through catchy tunes, larger than life characters and puppetry. The production also has adult situations and[Read More…]