TJ Reid leaves his thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy’s send-off.
COMMUNITY
Knowing their options: McNary holds freshmen mental wellness fair
McNary High School held a Freshmen Well-Being Fair to help freshmen students understand the various resources in the area to help.
Concerts, mini-golf and fishing lessons on the horizon
In the coming week, there are a number of concerts coming to the area, as well as a chance to learn to fish at Keizer Rapids Park, a book sale and a mini-golf tournament.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast draws crowd
Some of the Class of 2023 who spoke at the Prayer Breakfast included (front, from left): Anna Sponable, Sheba Dawn, Mayor Cathy Clark, Alyssa Davis and Dr. Angela Plowhead. (Back, from left): Bishop Paul Jones, Pastor Jose Dominguez, Doug Short and Corri Falardeau. The 2023 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held[Read More…]
“A Doll’s House, Part 2” opens Friday
Willamette Valley Bank presents Keizer Homegrown Theatre production of Nicholas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2, opening Friday, May 5.
McNary musicians place at state solo and ensemble contests
Students from McNary’s band and orchestra program competed in the state solo and chamber ensemble contests last week with a number of them placing.
Madison Lietz named 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Keizer at 50th anniversary program
Madison Lietz was selected as the 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Keizer at the 50th Anniversary program on April 29.
“It’s really surreal,” Lietz said.
REVIEW: “Boston Strangler” chokes
T.J. Reid drops his thoughts on Hulu’s “Boston Strangler”
Local body shop nearing sapphire status
Jackson’s Body Shop will mark its 65th year of business, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley region. A celebratory open house is scheduled for September. The festivities will start at 3 p.m. and take place at the shop, 3353 Silverton Rd NE in Salem. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
KeizerFEST art contest accepting entries May 3
A remnant of the Keizer Iris Festival is the selection of a formal iris for KeizerFEST, now held in August.
An iris is selected 15 months before the festival to allow the Keizer Art Association (KAA) to hold a festival poster contest for artists. The official art is selected in May each year for the following year’s KeizerFEST.
