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…]
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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.
KHT’s Silent Sky tells little-known story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt
Keizer Homegrown Theatre reaches for the stars when it presents Silent Sky, opening Friday, April 12, for a nine-show run.
The 32nd annual colored pencil exhibition
The DC201-Portland Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is hosting the 32nd annual Colored Pencil Exhibition from April 4 – 30 at the Keizer Art Association gallery located in the Keizer Cultural Center with a reception on April 6th from 2 – 4p.m.
Finding acres of hope in Independence
Located on a large, emerald stretch of acreage, the Acres of Hope youth ranch, located at 6665 Rickreall Rd. in Independence, brings together nature, animals and a dedicated staff who provide therapeutic activities to the children who desire them.
Princess story time at the Keizer Community Library
The Keizer Community Library partnered with Keizer Homegrown Theater on March 27, to bring a third story time session to Keizerites. The event was led by Disney princesses who read to the nearly 140 people in attendance.