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AUGUST 30, 2019, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 Kids: Time to get that library card Educators honored This September, the Keizer Community Library (KCL) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and librar- ies nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers and students that a library card is the fi rst step toward aca- demic achievement and life- long learning. “A library card opens a world of infi nite possibilities through resources and ser- vices, and libraries transform lives through education,” said Vicki Brammeier, manager of the KCL, “Libraries offer free and fun educational resources and activities that bring fami- lies and communities togeth- er.” Meet the Author, Third Thursday Lego Club and oth- er community events are ex- amples offered at the Keizer Community Library. This year, Disney and Pix- ar’s Toy Story 4 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are going on an adventure as Honor- ary Chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. They will promote the value of a library card and bring attention to the many ways libraries trans- form lives and communities. During September, the ALA and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure all children and their families have a library card. The Keizer Co mmunity Library, 980 Chemawa Road NE in the Keizer Cultur- al Center, is open 1-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. KEIZER ROTARY AMPHITHEATER AT KEIZER RAPIDS PARK FREE 2019 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER WORSHIP BAND HOPE UNITED GATES SHOW OPEN STARTS 5:00 pm 6:30 pm PRESENTED BY TITLE SPONSOR SPONSORS Santiam Brewing • Focus Consulting • Rasmussen Spray Service • Brown Insurance Rich Duncan Construction • Salem Electric • Highway Fuel • City of Keizer • UPS Store Legacy Real Estate • Walsh & Associates • R Bauer Insurance • Lulay’s Car Connection Casamigos Mexican Restaurant • Columbia Bank • Uptown Music • KSLM 104.3 FM Keizer Monthly • Keizer Vision Source • Willamette Valley Bank • JC’s Pizzaria KEIZERTIMES/Lyndon A. Zaitz The Keizer Chamber of Commerce held its annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, Aug. 26, at Log House Gardens. Nearly 40 teachers from Keizer-area schools were treated to lunch sponsored by NW Natural. School Superintendent Christy Perry spoke about the new school year and highlighted con- struction at McNary High School and Gubser Elementary School’s new cafeteria. Volunteers sought for several city council advisory boards The city of Keizer is accepting applications for volunteers to be considered on the follow- ing committees. Keizer Points of Interest Committee – the committee identifi es, authenticates and me- morializes sites of interest located in the Keiz- er area. Sites to be identifi ed may be histori- cal, geographical, botanical, or unusual. The committee meets on the fourth Thurs- day of each month at 6 p.m. (two vacancies). Budget Committee – responsibilities in- clude assisting the city council in the exam- ination and analyzing of proposed budgets for Keizer. Applicants must be registered voters in Keizer. The committee meets in May of each year to review the annual budget (two vacancies). Parks Advisory Board – the board reviews and studies issues that involve development and maintenance of city parks and makes recommendations to the council. The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (four vacancies). Stormwater Advisory Committee – mem- bers of this committee review guidelines and make recommendations to the city council on the development of ordinances pertaining to illicit discharge detection and elimination, stormwater runoff control and stormwater management. The committee seeks applicants who have experience in the development or building industry; however it is not required. The com- mittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 4 – 6 p.m. (one vacancy. Traffi c Safety/Bikeways Pedestrian Com- mittee – this committee is responsible for reviewing traffi c safety issues in Keizer and making recommendations to the city council for improvements. Members may also make recommendations for future locations of bike lanes in the city and work to promote bicycle safety and use throughout the community. In addition to the monthly committee meeting, there may be other events which re- quire extra volunteer hours. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall (two vacancies). Youth Committee Liaisons – Opportuni- ties are currently available to high school stu- dents for service on various city committees. Check the city website under the heading Volunteer Information for more information to apply. Applications can be picked up at Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road N.E., or ac- cessed electronically at www.keizer.org. Ap- plicants can also call/email Deputy City Re- corder Debbie Lockhart at 503-856-3418 or lockhartd@keizer.org. Applications received by Wednesday, Oct. 9 will be considered at the Thursday, Oct.17 Volunteer Coordinating Committee meeting.
