Each evening, the walk will commence at 6:30 p.m. at Bob Newton Park, the informal stroll will wind throughout Gubser. Walkers are encouraged to bring along kids, dogs and friends.
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“Now I can’t wait for the world to end” -Fallout
As existentially horrifying as the idea of nuclear war is, I will say that at least it has inspired some creative fiction over the years.
For a good example look no further than Fallout, the hugely popular video game series where the roaches are humongous, the mutated monsters are plentiful and the Geiger counters enthusiastically sing their clicky song of death.
Celebrate Earth Day at Keizer Rapids Park
From April 15 to 29, interested Keizerites can take a self guided tour, created by Keizer’s Environmental and Technical Division, through 15 informational checkpoints at Keizer Rapids Park.
A community of veterans takes shape in downtown Salem
Courtney Place opened in April after construction delays and pandemic challenges. The $10 million project has 34 apartments for veterans, with 1-bedrooms renting for $865 and two-bedrooms for $1,035. Construction was paid for mostly with state grants.
Residents can earn no more than $35,160 for a single person, or $50,220 for a family of four.
Future Natural Resources Leaders meeting on Saturday, April 20
Oregon Future Natural Resources Leaders (OFRNL) will hold part of its 2024 convention at Powerland Heritage Park (formerly known as Antique Powerland) on Saturday, April 20. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. Oregon FNRL programs teach[Read More…]
Disney+ revives a classic Marvel cartoon in X-Men ’97
Kids WB was always my jam but if I had ever deviated from my strict schedule and flipped over to Fox Kids I would have no doubt fallen in love with X-Men, the massively popular animated adaptation of Marvel’s classic band of merry mutants.
The show was such a hit that Disney decided to continue it 27 years later with X-Men ‘97, an enjoyable cheese-fest with cool action, beautiful animation and an intergenerational appeal.
Rotary Raffle raises over $90K
The Rotary Club of Keizer held its annual Go for the Gold Raffle Dinner and Party on Saturday, April 6, and raised more than $90,000 for club projects.
Hundreds of attendees, dressed for the event’s theme: Tailgate Party, enjoyed a buffet dinner prepared by Jerry Crane Catering.
A taste of the Caribbean in Keizer
“I have had pulled pork sandwiches from a lot of different places in my life but this was one of the best I have ever had,” Keizer resident Diana Romero said.
Located at the Copper Creek Mercantile plaza on River Road, nestled behind the building is GW Caribbean BBQ, a smoked foods truck managed and worked by one-man team and Keizer resident Wilfrid Similien.
Keizer’s colored pencil art exhibition: creativity on the go
Surrounded by local art, members of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) and around 50 Keizerites and artists, a reception and award show for the 32nd annual color pencil exhibition was held, April 6, at the Enid Joy Mount Gallery in the Keizer Cultural Center.
Keizer’s prescription medication turn-in
The Marion County Substance Use Prevention Coalition is holding a prescription drug take back day, Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Dayspring Fellowship Church located at 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE.