The Canadian County 4-H Volunteer Leaders Council’s annual fundraising gala, Soupapalooza, is set for Tuesday, Oct. 14 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Canadian County Expo. 

Each year, Canadian County 4-H Clubs, sponsors and local businesses donate live and silent auction items to raise nearly $10,000 to support Canadian County 4-H’ers.

These funds provide Canadian County 4-H the opportunity to send 4-H’ers to district and state competitions, assist with leadership trip costs and expand countywide leadership and citizenship programs.

The Pride of El Reno recently participated in the Elgin Southwest Showdown, placing fourth in 5A Red and Top 12 in Prelims to advance to the final round.

In the final round the band placed 10th out of 26 bands.

El Reno High School September Students of the Month are McKenzie Smith, Aaron Seewald, Serenity Billings, Iris Morand de Jouvencel, Jacob Oakes, Olive French, Kristian Brock and Case Wilkowske.

Riverside August Citizens of the Month are Rosario Ramos, Nahla Cabrera, Natalie Woolley, John Hicks, Macen Moore, Aspyn Moore, Leyla Johnson, Evie Alexander, Rafe Rowland and Kyler Ford.

Also, Syrus Jackson, Leta Dunford, Rilynn Richmond, Robert Woods, Sophia Lemus, Legend Hatton, Hazel Blakely, Ezekiel Benson and Huxley Macias.