Category COMMUNITY

Heritage festival planned at Capitol

Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Oregon State Capitol.  All are welcome to this free event to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Asian Pacific Islander geographic region and their…

Master Gardener plant sale slated May 3-4

The 2019 Marion County Master Gardener Association will host the Annual Plant and Yard Sale at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Columbia Hall on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from…

‘It was really difficult to say goodbye.’

Dr. Kim Girouard had been working as a veterinarian in Keizer for over 30 years before announcing his retirement in April (Submitted). For more than three decades, Dr. Kim Girouard has been a staple of the Keizer community. Girouard has worked and co-owned the Keizer…

KPD drug takeback planned April 27

The Keizer Police Department will be hosting an event for the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at Schoolhouse Square, 5013 River Road N.  Citizens are encouraged…

Ag fest returns next weekend

The 2019 Oregon Ag fest will be held at the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Visitors can participate in events aimed to help…

Fitness stations could be in place by mid-June

New fitness equipment destined for two Keizer parks has been ordered and is expected to be ready for use by mid-June, said the Keizer businessman leading the charge.  Jeff Davis, who has developed and helped fund the project, provided an update to the Keizer Parks…

Calendar for April 19, 2019

Continuing through Saturday, May 4 Pentacle Theatre presents Del Shores’ Yellow, a mature drama about a southern family. Visit pentacletheatre.org for show times and tickets. Saturday, April 20 Dancing with the Salem Stars, 7:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre. Tickets range from $15 to 40. elsinoretheatre.com.…

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