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General info for the Picnic

Set up for the picnic will begin on Wednesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. Trailers will be set first then tents and tables will come in after. The Barnstormers will perform at the Dance in the Park beginning at 8 p.m. Auditions have been completed for the 2021 Talent Contest. Contestants have been selected and

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Don’t discount this new business

TIME TO LET EVERYBODY IN – Discounts R Us, a new business at 3250 S. Hwy. 32 in El Dorado Springs was welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 9. (from left) Joe Trussell, Interim Chamber Director Teresa Hoover, Machelle Coffin, Charity, Stacy Hinker, Tina Coffin, DeWayne Coffin, Sam

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Book Review

Mostly True Tales a complete hit If you grew up on a farm or just wished you had, this book will entertain you and your children and grandchildren. There’s a ring of truth to the stories that I identify with as a boy just a few years younger than Donnie growing up on a Cedar

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It is Armband Time

Starting on Wednesday, July 21, there will be four boxes on the front counter at the El Dorado Springs Sun office, 125 N. Main. Three of them could win you an armband for the Picnic. The fourth could supply you with cash for treats and games at the Picnic. Answers to the following questions go

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50th year for the Youth Fair

IT STARTED UNDER A TENT IN 1971 – When the Land of lakes Youth Fair opens on July 10, it will continue a tradition that started in 1971. At that time there were no buildings on the grounds, so all the shows were under a tent. The Youth Fair board but up the metal building

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General information for the Picnic

The El Dorado Springs Picnic will be July 22-24.  The committee will begin marking the streets with booth numbers on Wednesday morning, July 21.  The map will be put in the window at city hall to help vendors know where their spots are that afternoon.  Then beginning at 6pm, all trailers will be set first

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Baby contest returning to the 2021 Picnic

Registration for the baby contest will begin at 10 a.m. at the Civic Center on Saturday, July 24. Age categories will be as follows: 0-3 month, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-18 months. There will be a boy and girl group in each age category.  There will be a $5 charge for each child.  The

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Talent show auditions

Auditions have been completed for the 2021 talent show. You are asked to perform the same song, dance or performance in the show as you have auditioned unless approved by the talent show coordinators. The talent show will be Friday, July 23, at 7:30. For questions you can contact Ron or Judi or message the

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Frog Jumping/Turtle Races

Frogs and Turtles need to be returned to their home habitat following the contests.  Do not leave them in the park or other unfamiliar places; they need to be taken back where you picked them up so they can find food. Frogs also breathe through their skin so they need to be kept wet.  Thank

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