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Important Dates
Farmer's Market
Saturdays - June -Sept.
8:30 - 12:00 noon on the Oregon Coliseum Lawn 3rd Annual Art On The HillAug. 29th - 2pm - 5pm Pinehill Inn - 400 Mix St. Art of all mediums, Live Auction, Food, to support the Rock River Center Oregon Rotary's
Mark Twain EventSat. - Sept. 11th 5:30 - 9:30pm On the deck of Maxson's Riverside Restaurant Food, Dixieland Music and Paddlewheel Boat Rides Autumn On Parade FestivalSaturday and Sunday October 2nd - 3rd Fall Wine FestivalOct. 2nd - 5 - 9pm Pinehill Inn Sponsored by Oregon Chamber of Commerce Oregon Candlelight WalkSat. - Nov. 27th Conover Square and Downtown Oregon Tree Lighting, Carriage Rides and Santa Claus |
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"Making Hay"
 | Nestled in the scenic Rock River Valley, surrounded by three state parks and a state forest, with unlimited recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities, Oregon is a great place to put on your map. We look forward to seeing you and getting to know you in the coming months!
This photo represents the latest addition to the Oregon Sculpture Trail. For more information on all of the sculptures, check out the "Art Legacy" article below. |
What's Happening Now
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Art On The Hill....Rock River Center Fundraiser
 Pinehill Inn will host the third annual Art on the Hill on Sunday, August 29th. Art can be viewed from 2pm-3pm, with a live auction beginning at 3pm in the carriage house.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rock River Center Building Fund. Wine, appetizers, music and art are on the agenda. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the Rock River Center at 800.541.5479, or will be available to purchase at the event.
Autumn On Parade
 Put it on your calendar.......October 2nd and 3rd. Craft Booths, Great Food and a Parade on Sunday. Don't miss out on the fun!
Dairy Queen Comes To Oregon
Blizzard Lovers get ready !! A new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is coming to Oregon. It will be located in the 200 Block of East Route 64, just across the bridge. The ground breaking was August 18th, and the probable opening is late November.
Oregon Park District Triathlon
The Oregon Park District hosted a Triathlon in July. Check out this great video from YouTube that shares not only the results of the Triathon but also many reasons to visit our great community.
Oregon Rotary Club Hosts Mark Twain Event
 Paddlewheel Boat Rides, Dixieland Jazz Music and a Picnic on the Waterfront. Join the Oregon Rotary Club at their Mark Twain Event on Saturday, September 11th, from 5pm till 11pm. On the deck of Maxson's Riverside Restaurant and the Paddlewheel Inn. Tickets are $30, may be purchased in advance from any Oregon Rotary Club member, or by calling 815.732.6106. They will also be available that evening.
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The Art Legacy
The Oregon Sculpture Trail
 The Community Art Legacy Committee has recently added two sculptures to the Oregon Sculpture Trail......... "Solar Reef", placed in Oregon Park West, and "Making Hay", located in front of the Stillman Bank on Highway 2 North. Check out the link to not only the two new additions, but to all of the sculptures on the Sculpture Trail
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