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APRIL 24, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM McNary drama takes on Bard’s less known play By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes An unplanned pregnancy, deception and the questions of mortality and mercy are at the heart of McNary High School’s production of Wil- liam Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. “Shakespeare is a master of language, but, despite that, he makes lots of immature jokes. It’s beautiful and funny all at the same time,” said Osvaldo Torres, who plays Lucio. Tor- res described the character as “an enjoyable, terrible per- son.” The play began its run Thursday, April 23, and con- tinues Friday, April 24. Addi- tional performances are slat- ed April 30 and May 1 and 2. Curtain time is 7 p.m. for all shows. Tickets are $5. Lucio fi nds himself trying to fi nd a way to save his best friend Claudio, who has got- ten his girlfriend pregnant out of wedlock and is facing death. Jaida Watson plays Clau- dio’s sister, Isabella, a nun- to-be. Upon hearing of her brother’s sentence, she goes to a judge to plead for Clau- dio’s life. He agrees, but it will cost her the vow of celi- bacy. “That’s when she starts to plan with a friar to free her brother without losing (her virginity),” Watson said. Skyla Cauthon plays a woman once promised to Angelo, the judge, who takes part in the plot. “She agrees to sleep with the judge in place of Isabel- la,” Cauthon said. Torres said the play pres- Band takes second in district The McNary High School concert band took second place at the annual district contest,. Band director Jennifer Bell applauded a “fantastic perfor- mance.” Above: Spencer Brandon on timpani. Left: Sarah Peton on fl ute KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald ents layer upon layer as more and more characters get in- volved. “It’s a gift to be a part of it. Through the tough times and the fun times, you have to remind yourself that you want to be here and it’s a privilege to be here,” Torres said. “It’s also been a chance to prove I can handle the workload.” Watson said the best rea- son to see it is because it defi es expectations for the Bard. “It’s so unlike the ro- mances and the tragedies he is known for,” she said. Despite being fi rst per- formed in 1604, Cauthon found the lessons pertinent even today. “The story takes place in a different time period, but the choices the characters have to make are still relevant,” she said. Ready for 62-mile ride? You don’t have to be Cookie Monster to appreciate the Monster Cookie Metric Century Bicycle Ride, taking place Sunday, April 26. The 39th annual event, sponsored by the Salem Bi- cycle Club, begins at 10 a.m. and covers a 62-mile (100-ki- lometer) path from the state capitol in Salem to Cham- poeg State Park and back. Keizer’s Hersch Sangster Celebrate all the mothers in your life and his family started the event in April 1977 and it has grown ever since. The event derives the fi rst part of its name from the sweet treat; the Metric Century part comes from the race distance. The event was originally called the Salem Bicycle Club Metric Century Bike Ride. When the event was start- ed, the goal wasn’t to be bet- ter than any other event. As far as Sangster is aware, this is the oldest continuous running bike ride in Oregon. True to tradition, monster cookies will still be available at stops. Riders can also order a sandwich for $7.50. Pre-registration costs $30 for day-of-ride registration from 8 to 10 a.m. T-shirts are also available for $20. More information on the ride is available at www.salem- bicycleclub.org or by calling Larry Miles at 503-580-5927 or via e-mail at cookie@sa- lembicycleclub.org. Salem Bicycle Club is also sponsoring an End Polio Ride with the Keizer Rotary on June 28. Information on that event is available at www.keiz- errotary.org. Young Life benefi t Monday Keizer Young Life, part of the national Young Life ministry, will host its annual fundraiser, Taste of Keizer, Monday, April 27, at the Keizer Civic Center. Tickets are $25 for individuals and $200 to host a table. To purchase, visit www.keizer.younglife.org. Dinner will consist of sampling from Keizer-Salem area res- taurants Adam’s Rib Smokehouse, Best Little Roadhouse, Better Than Mama’s, Big Town Hero, Burly’s Chuck Wagon, McNary Restaurant, Original Pancake House and Shari’s. An oral auction and presentation on the activities of Keizer Young Life will follow the meal. We’ll transform your kitchen or bath into what you’ve always dreamed of Mothers Day is Sunday, May 10 4965 R IVER R OAD N 503-393-0701 BOUCHER JEWELERS 503.393.2875 remodelkeizer.com M ONDAY -F RIDAY 9-6 S ATURDAY 9-5 CCB#155626 WorshipDirectory These Salem-Keizer houses of worship invite you to visit. Call to list your church in our Worship Directory: (503) 390-1051 John Knox Presbyterian Church JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am • 6 pm PEOPLESCHURCH 4500 LANCASTER DR NE | SALEM 503.304.4000 • www.peopleschurch.com Celebration Services Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Children’s Programs, Student and Adult Ministries 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE Keizer 503-390-3900 www.dayspringfellowship.com 452 Cummings Lane North • 393-0404 Father Gary L. Zerr, Pastor Saturday Vigil Liturgy: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. La Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. John Neal, Pastor Worship - 10:30 a.m. Education Hour - 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available www.keizerjkpres.org Jason Lee UMC 820 Jeff erson St. NE Salem OR 97301 9:00 am Dr. Jon F. Langenwalter, Pastor The church with the purple doors 10:45 am Worship at 9:30 am • Child Care Available Sunday Morning and 503-364-2844 Faith Lutheran Church 4505 River Rd N • 393-4507 Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Children’s Activities Pastor Virginia Eggert 10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion