The Keizer Miracle of Lights will illuminate the Gubser neighborhood for the 41st year starting Friday, Dec. 5, continuing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night through Friday, Dec. 26.

The event is not only a good-natured décor competition, but also a donation drive that funnels thousands of pounds of food to Marion Polk Food Share to help those in need.

“I think we can beat last year,” said Chelsea Straight, who has helped organize the display for four years. “So the goal is 16,000 pounds of food.”

Dave Guile, a former elementary school principal in Keizer, recalls the event’s early years. He moved to Northeast 14th Avenue in 1984 with his wife, Norma, and his neighbors approached him about decorating their home in what was to become Gubser area’s signature style.

“We’ve just moved in,”

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