COMMUNITY

Calendar for March 15 – April 12

Through Sunday, March 15

Enlightened Theatrics present First Date, the Musical, about the uncomfortable and embarrassing nature of blind dating. For show times and tickets visit enlightenedtheatrics.org or call 503-585-3427, extension 1.

Through Wednesday, April 1

Keizer Art Association’s Enid Joy Mount Gallery presents its March show: Art Found in Wood. Exhibit comprised of wood carving and burned wood art. Artists’ reception is 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. keizerarts.com.

Saturday, February 29

Salem Lifestyle Show at the Salem Convention Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local businesses showcase what they have for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. There will be free seminars, demonstrations, samples and door prizes throughout the day.

Sunday, March 1

St. Paul’s Music Guild presents pianist Christopher Atzinger of Minnesota’s St. Olaf College, with an evening of Bach, Brahms, Handel and Liszt. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St. SE. Free. stpaulsoregon.org.

Tuesday, March 3

Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4

Bingo at the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Center from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5.50. There will be prizes, free game cards and Daubers.

Friday, March 6

Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus presents Moving Forward at 7:30 p.m., conducted by artistic director Raymond Elliott. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St. NE in Salem. Advance tickets are $15 ($12 for seniors and students) or $18/$15 at the door. Visit brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, March 7

All you can eat pancake breakfast at the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Center from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission is $4.50 but children under 5 is free.

Night dance and potluck featuring music by Crossfire from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Center. Admission is $5.

Tuesday, March 10

The Willamette Valley Women’s Military League holds its monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., Red Lobster Restaurant, 521 Lancaster Dr. NE. Speaker is Anna Potter, ODVA director of Aging Veterans Services.

Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11

Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents pianist Janina Fialkowska, 7:30 p.m., Hudson Hall at Willamette University. Tickets are $25, $5 for students. willamette.edu/arts.

Bingo at the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Center from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5.50. There will be prizes, free game cards and Daubers

Saturday, March 14

Keizer Community Center clean-up, 9 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by the City of Keizer and Lakepoint Community Church. Public is encouraged to volunteer to help. Dress for March weather. Contact Mark Caillier at 503-930-7481.

Night dance and potluck featuring music by Buckskin Jones from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Center. Admission is $5

Tuesday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Tea at Deepwood Estates, 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $28 per person, gluten free options are an additional $8. For tickets visit deepwoodmuseum.org or call 503-363-1825.

Friday, March 20 – Saturday, March 21

Plant sale at Deeepwood from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be over four plant vendors with free admission to the sale.

Wednesday, March 25

G.I. Wilson will be reading from his book, Bear Crushes Dad, at the Keizer Community Library, 980 Chemawa Rd N.E., at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Friday, April 10

Good Friday

Saturday, April 11

Deepwood Estates annual Easter Eggstravaganza, ages toddler through 10. Pre-registration is required, $5 per child, $1 per adult. Purchase tickets deepwoodmuseum.orgor (503)-363-1825.

Sunday, April 12

Easter