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Canadian County residents can look forward to celebrating the accomplishments and leadership of both 4-H and FFA youth, as well as the community, at the 69th Annual Canadian County Free Fair.

The annual event will take place Aug. 23-26, housed at the Canadian County Expo and Events Center, 3001 Jensen Road East, just outside El Reno.

The theme of “Under the Big Top” references the new building and the many events that are being planned on the grounds.

With free gate admission and parking, this year’s fair promises to bring family-oriented fun to the county.

An organization that helps women, men and children escape from domestic violence situations is the latest nonprofit to receive support from The Power of 100 Canadian County.

Last week, Power of 100 representatives presented the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network, better known as ICAN, with a check for more than $17,000. The donation was made outside the ICAN headquarters in El Reno.

Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program will hold its 10th Anniversary Gala Friday night (Aug. 18) at The Palace Event Center, located at 2310 N. Banner Road.

The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $75 each.

There will be a dinner, silent and live auctions, cash bar, music and testimonials from the special needs riders inside the program.

Some of the auction items include tickets to what could be the final bedlam series football game between Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.

A first-year Canadian County elected official is pleased with a new open-air garage constructed at her district yard.

District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider welcomed the El Reno Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14 at the recently completed 70-foot by 225-foot heavy equipment building.

Robinson Bros. Construction of El Reno completed the $273,000 structure behind the District 3 shop at 1205 N. Calumet Road. Work began in February.