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+weight = 15
+title = "Events"
+# link_text = "About"
+align = "left" # will force all elements to be aligned to left, default is centered
+# hidden = true ## uncomment to disable/hide this section/file
+# navbar = false ## uncomment to have a section that doesn't have a corresponding link the the navbar
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+
+### Local Events Listing
+
+* Thursday, May 12th at 6pm - City Budget Meeting at City Hall
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 +++
 To inform us about errors to this website see the [GPCCA website](https://www.gpccaor.org).
 
-{{< updated >}}
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+{{< updated >}}
+
+
diff --git a/content/sections/welcome.md b/content/sections/welcome.md
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 Visitors are very welcome to come and explore.  For a small town we have great accommodations including the super cool 
 {{< link url="https://hotelprairie.com/" text="Historic Hotel Prairie," display="tab" >}} the very nice and recently upgraded [Depot RV Park](#depotrvpark) run by the City, numerous
 {{< link url="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Prairie-City--OR--USA/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&query=Prairie%20City%2C%20OR%2C%20United%20States&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=december&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=november&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=weekend_trip&date_picker_type=calendar&ne_lat=44.46412035967319&ne_lng=-118.69466918486421&sw_lat=44.44741758676581&sw_lng=-118.73122525512724&zoom=15&search_by_map=true&search_type=user_map_move" text="AirBNBs" display="tab" >}} 
-and other lodging.  We have a few interesting shops and buildings and a historic restaurant, The Oxbow.  But the best reason to visit is the excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. 
-
+and other lodging.  We have a few interesting shops and buildings and a historic restaurant, The Oxbow.  But the best reason to visit is the excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. 
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