PAGE A12, KEIZERTIMES, NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The Gubser Miracle of Lights
tradition continues in Keizer
LIFE
BY MATT RAWLINGS
Of the Keizertimes
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Keizer
without the Gubser Miracle of Lights.
Even in the midst of the COVID-19
pandemic, the long-standing Keizer tradi-
tion still carried on in 2020. But this year,
Bridgett Eisle, the coordinator of the event,
shared her excitement about a return to
normalcy for the Miracle of Lights.
“We are defi nitely looking forward to
going back to business as usual,” Eisle
said. “I am proud to be able to off er this
event. There is something to be said for
things getting back to normal and con-
tinuing this fun and helpful tradition.”
This year’s display will begin on Friday,
Dec. 3 and continue every night from 6-10
p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 26. The route is
approximately 3.5 miles and runs through
the Gubser neighborhood beginning at
14th Avenue NE and Lockhaven Drive.
The Miracle of Lights display serves
as a fundraiser for Marion Polk Food
Share. While admission is free, people are
strongly encouraged to donate to the food
share program.
A tent will be set up on Mistwood
Drive NE for people to donate canned and
non-perishable foods, a feature that was
not available at last year’s event. People
can also donate by scanning a QR code at
the collection site or on social media. Cash
donations are also welcome.
“The QR code was really successful last
year, so we still wanted to provide it as an
option,” Eisle said.
Despite there being no in-person giv-
ing last year, Keizerites showed their
generosity by donating 133,451 monetary
meals, setting a new record by over 25,000.
Even with 2020’s record-setting numbers,
Eisle hopes the events draws even more
givers this year.
“Every year, we are trying to surpass
the total from the previous year. It’s going
to be a large task this year,” she said.
Eisle said that she is proud to be able
to provide assistance to those in need and
bring the community together in a fun
way.
“I am really happy to be a part of a
group that can help provide this for the
community and help those that are strug-
gling. It really brings the community
together,” Eisle said.
Drivers are led through the neighbor-
hood by SnoCop barriers. It is a residential
neighborhood, so be aware and courteous
to pedestrians and residents trying to get
in and out of driveways.
Public restrooms aren’t available and
drivers should keep their headlights on at
all times. However, attendees can walk the
display if they choose.
Those who choose to walk should park
at either Gubser Elementary (6610 14th
Ave. NE) or Whiteaker Middle School
(1605 Lockhaven Dr. NE).
NEWS
TIPS?
People in attendance that want to take
photos are encouraged to stay on side-
walks and out of yards
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