Vickie Williams was born in Enid, Oklahoma, but she and her family lived in Nash, Oklahoma, which is a small-town Northwest of Enid. She enlisted in the United States Army in 1992 and served in different states, and she retired in 2017. While she was on active duty, she attended NWOSU and then OSU online for her Masters. She has 3 children, Brian Guffy, Alisha Mason, and Caleb Williams. Her daughter, Alisha, states, “She excelled in her military career and has always been driven in any endeavor she takes on.” In 2022, she moved back to Oklahoma and chose to live in Enid.
When she moved back to Oklahoma, she started volunteering at the Enid SPCA, and now she works there in addition to being the liaison for the Best Friends Society. She has been a voice for the voiceless time and time again, and she’s grown to be quite a vital resource for the furry residents of Enid. Her daughter says, “She is a strong advocate” for all of the animals within the area. Vickie Grantz, ESPCA Executive Director, states, “Vickie Williams embodies a relentless and selfless commitment to improving the lives of Enid’s animals. Her dedication goes well beyond the norm, as she consistently makes herself available to ensure every animal gets the care and attention it deserves.” If you’ve ever seen a lost dog posted on Facebook, chances are you’ve seen someone tagging her in the comments. No matter the animal, situation, organization or party involved, Vickie is always there to help, and she always does everything in her power to do so. And with the industry she’s currently in, having such unwavering drive and compassion is no small feat.
Her daughter states, “She served her country with a drive that is not commonly seen in people these days, and now she brings that same drive to help the animals that have been forgotten/neglected.” Vickie Grantz goes on to say, “Thanks to her tireless efforts and unwavering diligence, Enid boasts one of the highest live release rates in Oklahoma. Vickie’s work isn’t just a job—it’s a passion that saves lives every single day.” Vickie goes above and beyond for animals and humans alike, and she does it all without asking for anything in return. Her heart, compassion, and kindness shine through in everything she does, and that’s what makes her a Local Legend.
A year ago in December, renowned Western artist Harold T. Holden passed away. “H” leaves a legacy of cowboy art in our community and the surrounding area. His lovely philanthropic wife, Edna Mae, has partnered with the ESPCA in an ongoing H.T. Holden Christmas ornament fundraiser. She released “A Cowboy’s Christmas” ornament this year to help the animals.
Make a difference this holiday season by adding an H.T. Holden Limited Edition ornament to your tree! The proceeds from the sale of these ornaments go directly to the care of the animals at the ESPCA, providing them with the love and support they need. In addition to being a great gift priced at just $30, these ornaments symbolize your compassion and care. With limited quantities available, don’t miss the chance to make a difference. The newest ornament, “A Cowboy’s Christmas”, is available at enidspca.org, the ESPCA office, The Groom Closet, and Way Out West. They each come in a velvety drawstring bag for giving. You can also add to your collection and find some of the past ornaments on this page of the ESPCA website.
The H.T. Holden Christmas ornaments are not just a one-time purchase but an ongoing ESPCA fundraiser. You become part of a continuous effort to support the ESPCA by getting your ornaments today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact for pets like Sham.
Sham came to the ESPCA as a rare emergency case. He was hit by a car, and unfortunately, his owners never stepped forward. Sham spent almost a month in a cast with his front leg recovering, as well as an injury to his tail, which ended up being amputated.
During his recovery, he showed to be very shy and avoidant. It took over a month before his primary caregiver could enter the room without him trying to hide. Once he opens up, he’s a goofy, playful pup who loves to chase a ball and ask for attention. His happy place is out in one of the yards sunning. He is dog-friendly and will probably do best in a home with a dog to help him adjust and build his confidence.
Sham will take time, patience, and commitment. He needs a home that is quiet and easygoing. Whatever he experienced before the shelter has remained with him, but with the ESPCA team, he has opened up and shown what type of dog he truly is. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, please apply at enidspca.org or come to see him in person Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 3 PM.
Hey, y’all, and welcome back to Teen Scene. In honor of cross-country season coming to an end, I wanted to share an essay I wrote for my College Composition class. I hope you enjoy my career story!!
Running: Most other athletes’ punishment, and my everything. I have run almost daily for the past 4 years—one mile, maybe four, or even eight. I started running during eighth grade after the cross-country coach noticed me keeping up with a talented runner during summer pride workouts. Running then became a significant part of my life, and my application would be incomplete without it.
Running that 8th-grade cross-country season was like love at first sight. I enjoyed the idea of being the best on my team, which was never the case in any other sport I have played. I was either an average player, or close to being the best, but I was not quite at the point to be number one. My first-ever race was a one-mile run on my home course, and I, unexpectedly, took the gold medal. From my first race to the last that first year, I consistently beat my times one after another and received many medals. I participated in school soccer and tennis come spring, so running track was not an option for me.
Entering my freshman year, I realized that it was time to work harder due to more experienced competition. I had a new coach since it was now high school, which I was kind of worried about. Coach Johnson was his name (we called him BJ). He was one of the reasons I stayed in this sport and had fun every day. I started the season off great as everyone expected and made it all the way to the state cross-country meet as an individual. This had not been done by anyone else at Enid High for around seven years, therefore this accomplishment was huge, especially since I was a freshman and only in my second season of running. The state meet was the peak of my career where I ran my personal best five-kilometer time: twenty-one minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Track season was just around the corner, and I was prepared to kill it! To my disappointment, I started to experience sharp pains in my shins from running on the hard track every day. This caused me to slow down, and it hit me hard. I pushed through these pains the whole season but was not satisfied with my times. I ran the two-mile and four-by-eight-hundred relay every meet. My four-by-eight-hundred relay team consisted of two seniors, one junior, and me, a freshman. We ended up making state for the first time in years, which again was a huge accomplishment.
After freshman year, I started to lose my passion for running. I was no longer interested in giving it all of my effort, in trying to be number one on the team. I was already burnt out. My sophomore season was average and not even close to the past two years. I started to realize I was only running for the social aspect and to stay in shape. I did not try my hardest anymore, which disappointed a lot of people, but I did not care. This was the same for that track season as well. I am now in my junior season and trying to build back the fire, courage, and willpower I once had three years ago. Running is my life, even if it is not what it used to be, and I could not live without it.
Thank you for reading my story! I hope you enjoyed it or maybe even learned something. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles, email me at tweensceneenid@gmail.com. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful November. See you next month!!
[Enid, OK] – Park Avenue Thrift awarded $200,086.25 in grants to support 24 nonprofit organizations and schools across Enid, OK, during their Park Avenue Thrift Community grant fall cycle.
The 2024 fall grant recipients are 4RKids Foundation, Adams Elementary, Chautauqua Council of Enid, Emerson Middle School, Enid High School, Enid Street Outreach Services, Enid Symphony Orchestra, Garfield County Child Advocacy, Gaslight Theatre, Girl Scouts Service Unit 603, Glenwood Elementary, Hayes Elementary, Hoover Elementary, Infant Crisis Services, Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, Lincoln Academy, Loaves & Fishes, Longfellow Middle School, Main Street Enid, McKinley Elementary, Monroe Elementary, Taft Elementary, Waller Middle School, and Youth and Family Services.
“Longfellow Middle School is so grateful to Park Avenue Thrift for supporting programs that create meaningful learning experiences for our students,” said Katie Liddell, Counselor at Longfellow Middle School. “With multiple programs being funded, we are able to offer new opportunities that foster both academic growth and character development. We hope that our students continue to see success through these funded projects as we continue to help them navigate their middle school years.”
“At Leonardo’s, we are committed to growing and evolving to better serve Enid and northwest Oklahoma,” said Charlet Ringwald, Executive Director at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum. “This year, we’re excited to introduce new rotating exhibits and more educational programs. With matching funds from Park Avenue Thrift, every donation is doubled, directly supporting our mission to provide accessible, high-quality learning experiences that make a difference in children’s lives.”
“Park Avenue Thrift is so excited to support impactful initiatives across Enid, from enhancing outdoor education at several Enid public schools to providing 47 loaves of bread each week for a year for Loaves & Fishes, and sponsoring children’s concerts with the Enid Symphony Orchestra,” said Stela Jantzen, Executive Director of Park Avenue Thrift. “These grants are made possible because of our amazing community. Thanks to our incredible shoppers, donors, employees, and board members, we’re able to give back and make a meaningful difference for Enid.”
In April, Park Avenue Thrift awarded $210,573 in grants to 24 Enid nonprofits and schools and has contributed $25,709.97 to 67 different classroom projects. Park Avenue Thrift has also supported numerous community initiatives and events this year, including Hedges Speech and Hearing’s Silent Nite on the Town, Youth and Family Services Gala, Atelier Singer Songwriter Events, YWCA’s Purses with Purpose, Great Land Run Marathon, Main Street Enid’s Sticker Sponsor and Gala Sponsor, 4RKids’ Turkey Trot Sponsor, Leonardo’s Seed Reef Exhibit Sponsor, and NWOSU’s Winter Chautauqua.
Between community grants, school funding, 17th celebration funding, and sponsorships, Park Avenue Thrift’s total giving so far in 2024 reaches $457,257.72 with a cumulative total of $4,765,503.59 since 2007. Park Avenue celebrated $4 million given back to the Enid community in 2023 and anticipates reaching $5 million in 2025.
Park Avenue Thrift is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to strengthen the Enid community and serve others by collecting donations and giving the proceeds to Enid nonprofits that invest in quality-of-life initiatives.
ENID, OK — Leonardo’s Children’s Museum invites adults to relive the joy of exploration and creativity with a special adults-only night at the museum! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 15th, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a galaxy-themed evening filled with hands-on experiences and stargazing, all to benefit scholarships for Leonardo’s camps and programs.
This After Hours is themed “Milky Way Mixer” and promises a night of sweet treats and discovery for everyone attending. Each ticket includes:
• Admission to the Museum and Adventure Quest – Enjoy unrestricted access to Leonardo’s immersive exhibits and our beloved outdoor play space. Including our new rotating exhibits “Seed Reef” an immersive art installation.
• Stargazing with Astronomer Joe Malan – Explore the wonders of the cosmos with guidance from a local expert outside at Adventure Quest.
• Galaxy Cocktail – Each guest receives one complimentary cosmic cocktail to start the night!
• Cookie Decorating Station – Decorate (and enjoy) celestial-themed cookies.
• Cotton Candy Show by Starfire Celebrations – Watch cotton candy crafted before your eyes in an out-of-this-world magical presentation.
• AND MORE! – Expect surprise treats and activities throughout the night with special activities in our Art Studio and Tinkering Zone.
The event is open to adults aged 21 and over, with tickets priced at $30 for General Admission and $25 for Leonardo’s Members.
Not only is Leonardo’s Adult Night a unique chance to experience the museum in a new light, but it’s also an opportunity to give back. All funds raised will support scholarships for Leonardo’s camps and programs, ensuring that more children in Enid and NW Oklahoma can access enriching educational experiences.
Don’t miss this chance to tap into your inner child and prepare for an evening of stargazing, sweets, and hands-on fun that’s truly out of this world.
About Leonardo’s Children’s Museum
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Enid Community for more than 30 years with the mission of enriching and inspiring children of all ages with fun learning opportunities. Located at 200 E. Maple in Downtown Enid with regular business hours of 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information on upcoming events and programs, please visit www.leonardos.org or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
The 2024 Enid High Plainsmen and Pacer Cross Country Teams came to this season on very different footings. The boys were coming off an excellent building year, only losing one varsity runner to graduation and had high expectations. The girl’s team lost several varsity runners, and their head coach, so were looking to find their way. In the end, both teams met some of their goals, but still have more to look forward to.
Senior Blake Jensen was the clear leader last year, but this year has been pushed by another Senior, Carson Nault and a star Freshman, Jose Hernandez, all of whom have taken turns leading the team during meets this year. As a group, they are usually between 30 and 60 seconds faster than last year’s team, and even losing a Varsity starter to injury, has not slowed them down much. “Losing a Varsity starter could be really bad, however, our Junior Varsity team is so strong and deep, we are able to replace them and not lose too much time,” said Head Coach Justin DeClerck. Jensen won the Enid home meet, and both the Varsity and JV won the Ponca City meet, which given the rivalry is extra special.
At the beginning of the year, the boys set a goal to make the state meet as a team, and DeClerck believes they can meet that goal. “These next two weeks, we really need to train hard and have lot of effort, but we have a real shot if they run well,” said DeClerck.
As for the girls, getting used to a new coach has been a challenge for both coach and runners, but DeClerck has been excited to step up into the new role as head of the girl’s program as well. “I am so happy and grateful they selected me as girl’s coach this year, and while coaching girls has been different than coaching boys, but both me and the girls are learning each other and figuring it out,” said DeClerck. Even after losing a few Varsity starters, the girls are up to 45 seconds fast as a team this year. The Varsity girls also won the Ponca City meet with Junior Esmeralda Solis usually leading the team with promising Sophomore Cassidy Lebeda pushing her at most races. “Unlike the boys, we aren’t losing very many seniors off the girls’ team this year, so we have some real potential if they keep up the hard work,” said Declerck. This group of runners has put in the miles, and now it’s time to show up, and hopefully make state!
I know an ice-cold cup of lemonade is perhaps not the go-to beverage of choice in the month of November, but I’ve wanted to try this series for a long time – and then this month’s review theme can be “Beverage Entrepreneurs.” The Lemonade War is the first in the six-book series by author Jacqueline Davies and is intended for children ages 8-12.
When older brother Evan learns on summer break that his super-smart younger sister is skipping a grade and will be in the same class as him, he isn’t too happy about it. He won’t admit that though, so instead, in his anger and embarrassment, he challenges Jessie to see which of them can raise $100 from selling cups of lemonade in their neighborhood. The competition keeps escalating until they are soon buying out the grocery store’s supply and recruiting friends to open other stands as “franchises.” When the contest changes to winner-takes-all of the profits, the sibling rivalry becomes serious business.
I thought this was a great read, and I liked all the small details from the author too. There are simple definitions for different business terms at the start of each chapter, and there are hidden math problems for kids too – for instance, if each can of lemonade produces 64 ounces and Jessie puts eight ounces in the cup for the customer, how many customers can she serve. Even though the contest doesn’t bring out the best in Evan and Jessie, I found their relationship otherwise to be really kind, and I look forward to reading about more of their adventures in the rest of the series.
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of The Lemonade War today!
As the holiday season nears and the season of gift giving approaches, we welcome you to consider a Micro Retail Membership option at momentumHQ. This provides flexibility to retail businesses in many forms. Are you looking for a second storefront location to showcase your products and have more reach to increase sales? Or maybe you have an online platform that has a need for actual product displays and a sales location without the overhead of a typical brick and mortar storefront. Or perhaps you have a full-time job, but you have had a dream to start a store. momentumHQ is a great place to start up something with little risk as well as a community of business minded individuals that could provide knowledge and help you grow your new business. Not only do we provide a storefront presence to display your products, but we help market your business as a membership perk. From a shopper’s perspective, the availability of multiple products from unique local stores at one location provides a one stop shop for your gift finding needs! Check out momentumHQ.org for pricing information or call 580-599-1939 to discuss with a managing member.
mHQ Member Highlights
Azalea Park Boutique
This popular store originated as a traditional brick and mortar location in downtown Enid but has transitioned into an online platform due to the ever-changing world. However, the need to provide a small presence as a storefront was still present. momentumHQ has met this need by providing pick up services for online orders and displays for feature products to be purchased directly at momentumHQ.
TJ Honey
Locally sourced honey that is not only delicious and healthy but also makes a wonderful gift for your loved ones. Their jars can be found in multiple stores around town including momentumHQ. One major benefit the business has at this location is that customers can call ahead at 580-599-1939 to pre-order their specific type of honey and how many jars they’d like to pick up on their way home from work. This benefits customers as well because they don’t have to worry about going to the store and risk not having their complete shopping list met at that location, and then they’d have to find another to finish shopping.
Indian Hills Plaza Business Spotlight
Jade Garden welcomes you to enjoy delicious Asian cuisine. Take a break from holiday shopping to dine on chicken fried rice, a bento box, sushi, or other yummy dishes. Our members love having a short walk to a quick lunch between meetings!
November 1-2 10 am-5 pm A Broader View: The 1893 Land Run in an Era of American Change Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
11 am Mennonite Relief Sale Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
November 1-3 NJCAA Region II Soccer Tournament Advance Soccer Complex (1526 S. Garland)
November 1 All Day Free Friday Open House and Free Coworking Day momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
6 pm Live Music: Lane Haas Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6 pm – 9 pm Mommy and Son Dance RED (302 E. Maple) NO ALCOHOL SERVED DURING EVENT
9pm Latin Night RED (302 E. Maple)
November 2 TBA Watch Party: Oklahoma State v. Arizona St. Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
10:30 am Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Ride to Remember Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.) 100-mile ride to military sites.
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
11:30 am-5 pm Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Celebrating our Veterans OK Military History Exhibit at Oakwood Mall (4125 W. Garriott)
7 pm ESCPA 25th annual Food & Fun Festival Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) Must be 21 or older to attend, tickets $35
9 pm Live Music: Backstage Pass Alibi (224 W. Broadway)
9 pm Taylor’s Dirty 30 Party! RED (302 E. Maple)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 5 10 am Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Tree Planting Ceremony Vance AFB – Kincade Blvd.
6:30 pm Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
7 pm NOC Enid Planetarium Show NOC Enid Mackie Planetarium
November 6 11:30 am Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Free Luncheon for Veterans First Baptist Church (401 W. Maine)
3:15-4:15 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Day Spirit Express (3104 N. Van Buren)
7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
November 7 11 am-12 pm Veterans Coffee Social OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Owen K. Garriott)
5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: The Veterans’ Story Gaslight Theatre (221 N Independence) Veterans share their military experiences.
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph Ave.)
November 8-9 7 pm GT Arena Motocross Nationals Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
November 8 8:30 am Working Women Business Club momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
6 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
November 9 TBA Watch Party: Oklahoma State v. TCU Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 am-4 pm Vance Spouses’ Club Holiday Marketplace Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
11 am Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Veterans Day Parade Downtown Square
8 pm Live Music: Skeleton Station Band Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 11 11:30 am-12:30 pm NOC-Enid Veterans Presentation Gantz Center (2200 E Maine)
6:30 pm Celebrate Freedom, A Weeklong Tribute to Honor Our Veterans: Veterans Day Service & Legacy Award Ceremony Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) Keynote speaker is Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Birdwell
November 12 4- 6 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Nights Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
6:30 pm Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 13 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
November 14 12:00 pm Business Book Club by Drew Ritchie momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph Ave.)
November 15 United Way of NW Oklahoma Day of Kindness Multiple communities & multiple activities planned A day to show kindness in all that we do to all who we meet Contact Dan Schiedel at 580-237-0821 if you wish to be included or wish to share your plans
6 pm Live Music: Larry Newsome Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
8 pm Live Music: Dually Noted RED (302 E. Maple)
November 16 10 am – 12 pm Book Signing: “Squatch on the Watch” – Krista Braud momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St. Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
6 pm CARE Campus Gala: A Griswold Vacation Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. (Independence) Come dressed as your favorite character from any National Lampoon Vacation movies.
6:30 pm Taste of St. Joes: Belles & Beaus St. Joseph Catholic School (110 N. Madison)
7 pm DJ Dance w/Dale Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9 pm Lingerie Party RED (302 E. Maple)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 18 5-8 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Night Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 19 6:30 pm Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 20 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
November 21 11 am-12 pm Veterans Coffee Social OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W.Garriott)
5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Setters Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
November 22 – January 5 Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid 400 S Independence Enid’s real ice, outdoor ice-skating rink.
November 22-24 10 am-5 pm Friday, Saturday, 2-5 pm Sunday Christmas on the Farm Red Bard Farm (8812 N. US Hwy. 81) U-Cut Christmas trees, gift shop & play land.
November 22 6 pm Live Music: Jazz Daddies Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
November 23-24 Saturday: 9 am-6 pm; Sunday: 11 am-5 pm Enid Fall Home Show: Home for the Holidays Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
November 23 TBA Watch Party: Oklahoma State v. Texas Tech Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Turkey Day Rave RED (302 E. Maple)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 25-27 10 am-5 pm Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N Hwy. 81) U-cut Christmas trees, decorations in the barn store, much more
November 26 6:30 pm Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
November 27 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. and Eatery (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke Party RED (302 E. Maple)
November 28 7:30 am Turkey Trot 2024 4RKids (710 Overland Trail)
November 29-30 10 am-5 pm Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N Hwy. 81) U-cut Christmas trees, decorations in the barn store, much more
Friday 4-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-4 pm The Market Neighborhood Shops: Christmas Craft Show Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S Independence)
6-9 pm BAT Express and Mini BAT 400 S Independence Army truck and barrel train decorated for Christmas and giving rides.
November 29 TBA Watch Party: Oklahoma State v. Colorado Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
4:30-9 pm Enid Lights Up the Plains Downtown Enid
6 pm Live Music: Mitch Hayes Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
November 30 8-11 am Breakfast with Santa Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Enid Symphony Orchestra Presents Retrophonic Christmas featuring Joan Ellison Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)
8 pm Live Music: Midnight Gambler Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
November brings the hectic rush of the holidays, even cooler air, and family gatherings. Thanksgiving’s lingering near, and menu planning is on the mind. To help ease some stress and soothe the soul, this month’s Now Serving will be an easy but amazing crock pot chili to free your schedule and hands for a warm, delicious meal! While chili is traditionally made with ground beef, this recipe has a switch up with soft pulled pork and your favorite BBQ sauce! Start it on low for 8-10 hours the night before for lunch the next day, or in the morning before starting your day for dinner, or on high for a meal in 5-6 hours!
Now Serving, Pulled Pork Chili!
Serves 8-10 1 Pork shoulder New bottle of your preferred BBQ sauce 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp paprika 2 cloves of garlic, diced 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Two 15.5 oz cans dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed Two 15.5 oz cans light kidney beans, drained and rinsed Two 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with chilis and onions Serve with your choice of cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn bread, or corn chips!
Place your pork shoulder at the bottom of the crock pot. Layer with the coarsely chopped onion and sprinkle with the paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Squeeze half the bottle of the BBQ sauce over it and let cook on low for a minimum of 7-8 hours or on high for a minimum of 5 hours. During the last hour of cooking, pull the pork apart with two forks and add the cans of beans and tomatoes. Let it cook for the remaining hour and add more BBQ sauce if desired. Serve with a topping of shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream, cornbread, crackers, or corn chips! Enjoy!
