Category COMMUNITY

Calendar for September 27, 2019

Through Saturday, October 12 Willamette University Theatre presents Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. For more details visit willamette.edu Saturday, September 27 – Monday, September 30 Oregon Symphony, led by conductor Carlos Kalmar, presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, with pianist Garrick Ohlsson. The evening also includes…

Community radio gets signal boost

KMUZ Community Radio (100.7 FM) recently boosted the power of its radio signal, increasing the potential mid-Willamette Valley listening audience from 50,000 people to over 300,000. On Sept. 15, KMUZ increased its power from 34 watts to 220 watts. The upgrade represents a milestone for…

KHT gets $5K grant from Cultural Trust

Keizer Homegrown Theatre (KHT) received a $5,000 Cultural Development grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More than $2.7 million was granted to 136 Oregon organizations earlier in September. The grant will support KHT’s initiative to provide free admission to all shows for Oregon Trail card…

Police: Teach caution along school routes

In light of recent events in Salem, police officials and schools are reminding students and parents to be safe when walking to school and back home.  The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has given some tips about how to stay safe. Parents should make sure to…

It goes by fast

The reunion organizing committee. Graduates of the McNary High School Class of 1969 gathered for a weekend of celebration and memories Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. The reunion’s highlight was a dinner held at Scenic Valley Vineyard, north of Keizer. Co-chairs Bruce…

Open house Sept. 17 at MCFD1

Marion County Fire District #1 has scheduled two open houses for members of the community. Fire Chief Kyle McMann said it’s just one step in the fire district’s effort to improve communication with taxpayers. “We are grateful for the support of our community and want…

Artists: Submit for city’s card contest

The Keizer Public Arts Commission invites artists of all ages to submit artwork which expresses the holiday season in Keizer for the 2019 Holiday Card Competition.  One piece of artwork will be selected by the Keizer Public Arts Commission to be reproduced as the City of Keizer’s…

Saturday concert gets cancelled

Gabriel Cox plays guitar in the studio. Cox had scheduled a Keizer concert this weekend, but it has been canceled over weather concerns. Local singer/songwriter, Gabriel Cox, was getting ready to release his third self-produced album, Junior, during a live performance at Keizer Rapids Park…

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