A trio of local entities have joined forces to stage a forum where voters can hear and see candidates for five key positions in local, county and state government.

Organized by the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Newberg City Club and the Civility Project at George Fox University, the forum is set for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Hoover 105 lecture hall at the university.