>Events, special meetings and gatherings

Thursday
   September 13
   Powell Butte Elementary School will host an open house beginning at 7 p.m.
   Storytime For Children resumes at the Crook County Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Call 447-7978 for more information.
   Friday
   September 14
   The POW/MIA festivities kick-off with a dinner and live entertainment at the Veterans Club at 6 p.m.
   The Democratic Central Committee will meet at the Crook County Library in the Juniper Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
   Saturday
   September 15
   The Veterans Club will host breakfast for those participating in the POW/MIA monument dedication beginning at 7 a.m.
   The POW/MIA Monument dedication ceremony and celebration will start with a parade at 11 a.m. Live music, food booths, vendors, a NJROTC barbecue, games for youngsters at Ochoco Creek Park along with skydivers and a candle light ceremony at dusk are all part of the daylong festivities.
   Tuesday
   September 18
   What We Really Think About OUR Town: Community Survey Results will be released at the Public Affairs Forum beginning at 7 a.m. at Crook County Library, Broughton Room. No Charge for admission and the public is welcome.
   Crook County High School will host an open house beginning at 7 p.m. Crook County Middle School's open house also starts at 7 p.m.
   The Board of Directors of the Crook County Fire Dist. #1 will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Prineville Fire Station, 500 NE Belknap St. Call 447-5011 for more information.
   The Crook County Tobacco Free Coalition will meet at the Sandwich Factory at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Call 416-2136 for more information.
   Wednesday
   September 19
   The Crook County Geneaology Society will meet at the Presbyterian Church, 1771 NW Madras Hwy. at 7:30 p.m.
   Wednesday
   September 19
   Ochoco Elementary School will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
   Thursday
   September 20
   Crooked River Elementary School will host an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
   The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at 5 p.m.
   Monday
   September 24
   Join Campfire USA at the Crook County Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-0720 for more information or the Campfire office at 382-4682.
   Tuesday
   September 25
   Waging the War on the War on Drugs is the featured talk at the Public Affairs Forum beginning at 7 a.m. at the Crook County Library, Broughton Room. No charge for admission and the public is welcome.
   Friday
   December 7
   The PMH Hospice Christmas Auction will be held at Carey Foster Hall. Decorated tree and quilt donations are being recruited for this annual fundraiser. Call 447-2510 for more information.