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March 9, 2013

Weekend events

DLT's 'We've Got Talent' offers entertainment

The Banner Staff The Duncan Banner The Duncan Banner Sat Mar 09, 2013, 03:04 PM CST

DUNCAN — Events happening this weekend in Duncan and Stephens County include Duncan Little Theatre's second annual 'We've Got Talent' show. The celebrity-judged contest features a variety of acts, from singing to instrumental and performance arts. The proceeds help provide scholarships to area youth who want to attend the DLT summer Teen Workshop.

Following is a quick look at this weekend's events:

We’ve Got Talent

Duncan Little Theatre’s second annual We’ve Got Talent competition will feature 21 local acts trying for first prize at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Simmons Center.

Stephens County Rabbit Breeders Show

Stephens County Fair & Expo Center will host a rabbit breeders show March 8-9. For more information, contact C.M. Carroll at 580-252-7381.

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