September 4,  2024 2:50 a.m. 

The Douglas County Republican Central Committee will have their fall fundraising event on September 12th.

The Freedom Gala, also known as the Trump/Reagan dinner, will be held at Melrose Vineyards on Melqua Road. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. The featured speaker is House Republican Leader State Representative Jeff Helfrich, with the event emceed by State Representative Virgil Osborne. There will be an awards presentation including honors given out to State Representative Christine Goodwin and State Senator Art Robinson. An auction will be held as well.

The evening also includes a meal and live music by Acoustic Blend. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased at: www.douglasountyrepublicans.com. For more information about the event call 541-913-8281.