Record number turn out for annual Turkey Shoot

Record number turn out for annual Turkey Shoot

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DALLAS  -- It may have been an overcast weekend, but judging by the turnout, local golfers were excited to particiate in the 22nd Annual Turkey Shoot at the Cross Creek Golf Course on Nov. 22.

Drive-in movie series starts

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INDEPENDENCE — Reservations are required for the drive-in movie series in Independence.

Trading finance for music
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Trading finance for music

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MONMOUTH — Award-winning musician Kiran Ahluwalia, 53, will take the stage on Saturday for Western Oregon University’s Smith Fine Arts series.

Community calendar for Nov. 20

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Community Calendar: A listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County (space available) that are open to the public. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com).

Community calendar for Oct. 16

Community calendar for Oct. 16

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Community Calendar: A listing of upcoming events (space available) taking place in Polk County that are open to the public. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com).

Smith Fine Arts series starts Friday

Smith Fine Arts series starts Friday

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MONMOUTH — Friday marks the start of the 43rd season of the Smith Fine Arts Series at Western Oregon University. All the shows are free to WOU students with ID.

Fill your glass at Hop & Heritage
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Fill your glass at Hop & Heritage

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INDEPENDENCE — Hop & Heritage returns to Independence on Saturday with a slightly different format. Music and brews are still center stage, but the area will not be blocked off as it was last year.

Fiesta adds fireworks

Fiesta adds fireworks

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INDEPENDENCE — The annual Community Fiesta is going to be hotter this year — they’ve added fire dancers and fireworks.

Hop Run to highlight community
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Hop Run to highlight community

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INDEPENDENCE — The inaugural Oregon Hop Run is set to race through Independence on Sept. 28. The new event offers both 5- and 10-kilometer options, and a free kids’ half-mile dash.

Fair a learning experience for horse competitor

Fair a learning experience for horse competitor

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RICKREALL — When Karissa Thompson started riding 10 months ago, she had no idea that she would participate in the 4-H Horse Show with her horse, Cole, at the Polk County Fair.

Struts & Frets dreams a little dream
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Struts & Frets dreams a little dream

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RICKREALL — Three worlds collide in delightfully humorous ways in Dallas-based Struts & Frets Theatre Company’s production of  Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Dude, where’s my concert series?
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Dude, where’s my concert series?

  • Jolene Guzman and Audrey Caro
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POLK COUNTY — Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, and music fans in Dallas, Independence and Monmouth won’t be disappointed with the lineups starting this week. Performances at all three venues are free and open to the public. Food, beer and wine vendors will be on site at each location.