Created by John Browning (a gunsmith and firearms designer in the late 1800s, early 1900s) the 1911 handgun has withheld the changing of the times as one of the most sought-after handguns still today. Used by the United States military for decades, the firearm has proven to be tough, reliable and well, simply beautiful.
Sometimes called the “Lord’s caliber,” the .45 was known to have tremendous “stopping power.” Designed by several different companies from several companies, the gun ranges anywhere from a few hundred dollars up into the thousands.
What do I like best about the 1911 you ask (pretend you did, even if you didn’t ask)? The large frame, multiple caliber options and total balance. Reliability and accuracy are also adjectives I’d say adequately describes a 1911. I read that the original 1911 Colt fired over 600 rounds during the “test” program, dunked in water, cleaned, and oiled every 1000 rounds without any issues regarding performance.
Regarding maintenance, no tools are required to strip it down to its components. While some complain the “newer” 1911 isn’t as reliable as the originals, personally I’ve had zero issues with any of mine. I own several Springfield A-1s, a few Colts (probably my favorite), Rock Island, Kimber, Glocks and a Para Ordnance. I have a steel silhouette at my property where I can often be found practicing or better yet, relieving stress after a stressful day at work. I’d suggest that of all the handguns I own I’m most proficient with a 1911. While too large for my everyday carry, it’s always a good time to simply fire some brass down the range.
Jeff Cooper, a United States Marine and known as the creator of the “modern technique” of handgun shooting once said “The 1911 pistol remains the service pistol of choice in the eyes of those who understand the problem. Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training problem because it was fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair.” I couldn’t have said it any better.
The start of school is an exciting time of year. As students head back to the classroom, it is important that they are up to date on their immunizations.
Rebecca D. Lewis, DO, FACOFP, the Chief Medical Officer at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, talks about the importance of vaccines and which ones should be completed prior to the start of school.
Why are vaccinations important?
Vaccinations protect students from diseases and help keep them healthy. On-time vaccinations help provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages.
Which vaccinations do my kids require?
Kindergarten students, ages 4-6, should receive these vaccines: DTaP (a booster for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, also known as whooping cough), polio, and a second dose of the MMRV vaccine, which addresses measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, better known as chickenpox.
Students entering seventh grade, ages 11-12, should receive: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster) and a first dose for meningitis (MenACWY).
Students ages 11-16 should receive the second dose of the meningitis vaccine (MenACWY). They are also eligible for an HPV vaccination (Gardisil). At age 16, students can receive the first dose of a second meningitis vaccine (MenB), which is highly recommended for any child who will be in a large group situation such as living in a dormitory or participating in team sports.
Annual flu vaccinations are important and typically available September of each year.
Please talk to your child’s physician about any questions on vaccinations.
Doctor giving a vaccination shot to a patient
What are the recommendations for the COVID vaccine for children?
For the best protection, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older. A booster, which is updated to impede the most common strain of the virus, might prevent your child from getting COVID-19 or becoming seriously ill or hospitalized. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help your child more safely participate in sports and other group activities, too.
Does insurance cover vaccinations?
Most insurances cover scheduled vaccinations. If you don’t have health insurance, or if it does not cover vaccines, there are programs that may offer financial help.
To make an appointment with one of the pediatricians at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, call our Physician Referral Service at 580-249-3741.
Physicians are on the medical staff of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” Just mosey out to the garden and snip a couple of tomatoes and cucumbers for supper, perhaps a few fried squash. Nothing better than fresh-from-your-own-garden vegetables. Unless there was no time to plant your garden this spring.
Fortunately, in Oklahoma we have several growing opportunities for vegetables. In fact, historically, right here in the Cherokee Strip Land Outlet fall turnips were what many settlers survived on that first winter! If you don’t like turnips, there are many other fall vegetables that you can plant right now for a cool weather harvest.
If you want to start with some seedlings for vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale or kohlrabi, remember to harden them off a bit first. They need reduced water and exposure to sun for three to five days before transplanting. Many vegetables can also be started as seeds. Seeds will sprout based on the hours of sun, rather than the temperature. These hot days of intense sun in August may be a bit much for these tender newbies, so they need shade when first planted. Additionally, using a drip line or ground irrigation, rather than a sprinkler will help keep the soil temperature a cooler so as not to cook the seeds or roots. Be sure to add a layer of mulch on top of both seeds and seedlings to maintain the moisture and provide another barrier to the intensity of sun and heat.
According to Oklahoma State University Extension Office, many of these plants can be started at the beginning of August. Be sure to provide some shade, such as screen wire strips or shade cloth to cover the rows. This will also moderate soil temperature and moisture. Some vegetables may be started in a seed flat, setting them in small containers for a month and then transplanting them into the garden when the nights are a bit cooler. A few vegetables that benefit from this kind of handling are broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage and leaf lettuce. Other vegetables that grow best by direct seeding into the ground in mid-August are bush beans, Lima beans, beets, carrots, and cucumbers. These will take about two to two and a half months to mature from planting to harvest. Be sure to soak the seeds overnight before planting. Other vegetable seeds that may be planted anytime up until mid-September for fall harvest are green peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, Swiss chard, mustard, and the Oklahoma staple – turnips. Many of these will be ready to harvest in as early as 50 days, but most will take up to two months.
The best thing about the root vegetables is that many can stay in the ground through a frost. Frost will improve the flavor content for rutabagas, turnips and parsnips. Leafy vegetables such as kale, kohlrabi, collards, leaf lettuce and turnip greens can also be planted in cold frames to extend their growing season past the first frost.
The key to planting a fall vegetable garden is keeping the starter plants cool and hydrated in the late Oklahoma summer heat. Just like people, summertime livin’ can be easy for plants, with shade and a cool drink in hand during that hot part of the day.
Ten years ago, if you told Oklahoma Bible Academy Head Coach Christopher Cayot he’d be in his 5th year coaching at a private Christian school, he’d have thought you were crazy. But even though he spent 22 years coaching at places like Fairview and Laverne, he is extremely happy he made the choice to head up a program like OBA. “Even though the communities I previously coached in were supportive of faith, it’s not really the same thing as at a place like OBA. We are free to talk about our lives, and our beliefs openly and don’t have to worry it might turn someone off or get you in trouble,” Cayot said. “And especially here at OBA, the approach from the school board, to the administration, to the other coaches, is all about focusing on faith, character and especially living out that faith publicly that really attracted me to the school, but has kept me here. My assistant coaches, especially, do so much for both the program, but more importantly care for and mentor our young men. This is the exact kind of place I want my kids to be raised in, and be able to coach. Winning games is important, of course, but the school really cares more about winning at life, and that’s a place I want to be.”
And while they have been winning at building great students of high character, they have been winning on the field too. After going 6-5 and 7-5 Cayot’s first two years while playing 11 man football in Class A, the decision was made to drop to Class B, where they play the 8 man version. “Our school numbers would have allowed us to drop at anytime,” Coach Cayot said, “and we really tried to make a go of 11 man, but we looked around after a few injuries, or a kid or two moving out, and we just didn’t have the bodies to compete. It’s been a really good decision for us and after a year of competing independent, we really had a great year last year.” And a great year it was – as the Trojans finished the regular season 10-0 for maybe the only time in history. “After going 10-0 in the regular season, we had a pretty good playoff run, and finished the year 13-1, losing in the semifinals to Seiling, who we beat earlier in the year,” Cayot said.
And while OBA graduated several excellent Seniors off that special team, Coach Cayot expects this year’s team to challenge for championships as well. “Yeah, we lost some really good players, but we still have some guys that were really good last year, and we have some guys that we expect to step up too. After last season, everyone’s expectations have been raised, so we got to show them what we can do. We are going to look a lot different than last year on offense, since we had a QB that could really throw the ball, but I think we can run the ball effectively, even when the other team knows what we are doing. We just have to work hard and get there.”
And the way there will start with Senior Jud Cheatham, last year’s team leading rusher, and all district running back. “Jud will play some QB for us this year, because he’s our best runner. He’s also a leader on defense at free safety, and a really good tackler,” says Cayot. Snapping the ball will be Senior center, Harrison Crow, who also starts at strong side linebacker on defense. “Crow does a good job knowing where to be and who to block. He will be the reason we will be able to run the ball effectively,” says Cayot. Senior Fullback and Linebacker Ian Eastin is another player Coach Cayot highlights. “Ian is a great team guy, is well respected by faculty, coaches and other students, and can really play too.”
With a team of about 24 players, a lot will be asked of these young men, and many others, for the team to be as successful as last year, but one thing is for sure, even if the football scoreboard isn’t the same, these players are all on a great road to winning at life, with coaches like Cayot.
Although the Enid Symphony Orchestra has been around in one form or another since 1905, the modern version really hit its stride 25 years ago with the multi-million-dollar (and counting) renovation of what is now known as the Joan Allen Symphony Hall. For the 2023-24 season, new Executive Director Victoria Moreira and Artistic Director Doug Newell, wanted to celebrate the anniversary.
“We really started talking about the season in January, and had a lot of different ideas,” said Moreira, “and Doug brought up the 25th anniversary, so we thought that would be a good focus and went from there.” That planning led to a season of six main shows from September 2023 to April 2024. The season kicks off September 16th with “Flipside – The Patti Page Story” a fantastic Off-Broadway performance. “We are bringing in Greg White and his Off-Broadway cast with a 6 piece ‘big band” that features the story of Patti Page, an iconic Oklahoma singer and artist and coincides with Cherokee Strip Days. We are really excited for that.”
Guitarist Matt Denman will highlight the October show playing “stirring music with Latin flavor.” November will include a presentation of Handel’s “Messiah”. February will have ESO Concertmaster Ty Myers performing “Scheherazade,” tales of 1001 Arabian nights. In March the Enid Symphony Orchestra will take the stage with the Enid Youth Symphony and the winner of the 2023 ESO Young Artist Competition. Finally, in April, pianist Edward Auer will perform along with the introduction of a specially commissioned piece entitled “Fanfare for Joan” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Symphony Hall.
As her first year as Executive Director, Moreira said she really wants to focus on youth and community engagement. “I am so excited about the young artist competition in March. We will have students from Enid and northwest Oklahoma send in audition tapes and come to the hall and perform. We will select one winner and two runners-up for cash prizes, and the winner will get to perform with the ESO and EYO at the show that month. I really wanted to get the youth involved because being part of the larger orchestra community and the training I received in Chicago as a youth was so important to me as a musician and I want to try to bring a similar partnership to our groups here and tie into this year’s 25th anniversary celebration,” said Moreira.
While the subscription series is the main event for ESO, they will be presenting four small events in August as part of the Edward Jones “Harvest Wine Series.” Beginning August 8th, and running for 4 consecutive Tuesday evenings, the ESO will host intimate shows to whet your appetite for the upcoming year.
If you have never been to an ESO performance before, Moreira says that you should come not just for the concert, but for the whole experience. “It is a great date night or fun activity. We have a cash bar open an hour before the show and a free reception after. It is always a really fun night.” Season and individual tickets are available at the Enid Symphony office or at www.enidsymphony.org
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Hey y’all and welcome back to Teen Scene in Enid Monthly!! OMG it’s already August I can’t believe it. This month I’m going to be writing about every high school student’s favorite time of year…… the first day back to school and following school year!!
This summer has been one of the best I have ever had for many reasons, but I am really excited to get back to school and start my sophomore year even if a lot of students aren’t! I would like to share a few different things with you about my upcoming goals, feelings, and some other questions you might have. My goals for this school year are pretty basic: get good grades, don’t get in trouble, and do all my work on time but the one really important and new goal I am setting this year to mainly focus on is being dedicated to putting in my 100% effort in anything and everything that I do. Sometimes it’s really hard to be motivated to do certain assignments or projects so I’m going to really try and do them with a positive attitude. Once you enter your sophomore year at Enid High you can start taking AP classes which are a little harder than an honors class. I am taking two this year and have been told they are a lot more work than what I’m used to, so setting this goal will hopefully get me through them very smoothly. The most frightening thing about a new school year for me is the fear of change. After I get used to a school year it’s hard for me to accept that the next is going to be completely different. New and different teachers, classes, students, and classmates all play a role in that for me as well. I am most excited for athletics and show choir!! In cross country (xc) I am really hoping for a very successful and injury-free season. After making state last year I have high expectations for myself and my abilities for practice and meets. I’m really hoping we can accomplish making state as a team and of course, if we don’t make it again as an individual runner. Ever since I saw the EHS show choir perform and watched all the episodes of Glee I have been really inspired to try and make the choir anddddd I did!! I’m really looking forward to it and have been SO excited. My xc coach is also the teacher/director of it so that makes it even better. One thing I am dreading about the school year is having to wake up early again. I’ve kind of gotten used to waking up early for summer pride and early morning runs but now I absolutely have to. It would probably help going to bed earlier but there are just so many good series and movies I HAVE to watch!! Lastly, I would love to wish all of the students reading this good luck in the 2023-24 school year.
Thank you for reading this month’s article. I hope you enjoyed it! If you have any questions, comments or ideas for incoming articles email me at tweensceneenid@gmail.com I would also love to hear about your goals and feelings towards this upcoming school year so email me for that too! I hope you all had an amazing summer. See you next month!!
Author: Adam Rex & Christian Robinson Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
The book may be a few years old now, but its focus comes around every single year: the first day of school! It’s natural for kiddos to feel nervous, but has anyone ever thought if the school building gets nervous too? Author Adam Rex and illustrator Christian Robinson team up in the 2016 children’s book School’s First Day of School, a funny read that explores what the school itself goes through on the special day too.
Frederick Douglass Elementary is a new school and has only met one friend, Janitor, over the summer. But then teachers start arriving and soon after, more students than the school could have imagined. Suddenly they’re drinking from its water fountains and opening its doors and playing on its playground. Not to mention those pesky, pointy pushpins everywhere! Plus, it takes it quite personally when it overhears kids say they don’t like school. All of this change is a lot for the school to adjust to. As the day goes on though, the school learns new things, like squares and rectangles, and gets to know the students, including both of the Aidens in kindergarten. And you know what? By the final bell, the school is already looking forward to the next day when the students will come back.
The illustrator of this book has won numerous awards for his prior works, including the prestigious Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor. There are so many small details that will make kiddos laugh, and the story itself has some wonderful jokes to match. Whether your student is a brand-new kindergartener or a more experienced third grader, School’s First Day of School is a perfect book to read in August. It’s entertaining, but also comforting and reassuring. It’s alright to be nervous for this big change – but don’t worry, the school is right there with you!
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of School’s First Day of School today!
New Enid High Athletic Director Scott Mansfield is no stranger to championships, most recently helping coach NOC to a national championship in 2019. But now, instead of just focusing on winning one in baseball, his goal is to win one in more than a dozen sports, and for both boys and girls. “If you aren’t chasing championships, what are even doing this for,” Mansfield said.
Along with championships on the field (or court, or pool, or whatever venue EHS plays), Mansfield wants to graduate 100% of the athletes at Enid High and set them up for success at the next level, whatever that looks like for them. “My goal is for sports to help create good quality kids and help them reach their dreams,” Mansfield says, “Whether it be a four-year University setting, juco or tech school, we want them to be prepared for what is next.”
According to Mansfield, he is already set up for winning. “One of the reasons this job was so attractive is because the program as a whole is already in a really good place. Our facilities are some of the best in the State, we have great partnerships with the community such as David Allen and the new Soccer Fields, and the staff here is really top-notch. My assistant athletic director, Lyndsay Watts and admin assistant Frances Fowler are really the heart of the department. They will make my job easy, and my plan is to learn from them and hope to be just a small part of our success as a team.”
When asked about the challenges of competing in 6A-1 in football, Mansfield was not intimidated. “I’m not big on comparing ourselves to others. We think we can win, and that’s what we expect to do.” That mindset translates to other sports as well. “Our numbers are up across the board, starting with Summer pride. I really like that all of our coaches are helping out and the kids get some coaching from other coaches other than their sport. We have head coaches in place for every sport but swimming at this time, and the buy-in from both the kids and the coaches is there. I am just really looking forward to attacking a new challenge every day.”
With an attitude like that, the championships are likely to come.
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Biography: Scott Mansfield grew up in Dallas/Ft. Worth playing baseball. He was a pitcher for Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas where he received his degree. Pitching coach at Hill Jr. College before moving to the same position at NOC- Enid in 2010. Took over as head baseball coach at NOC – Enid in 2019 and was there until taking over as EHS Athletic Director in July 2023. Married to Megan Mansfield who is a special ed teacher at Waller Middle School.
Volunteer! It’s great for the animals and an incredible way to find additional purpose in your life.
Who knew that volunteering could be as easy as reading out loud to a kitty? The ESPCA loves for volunteers to come in and socialize with the guests. You can even bring your book and sit in one of the cat rooms. This simple way of volunteering helps shy cats to be more comfortable with human interaction, and the social one’s love having visitors. Help with marketing by snapping photos and passing along some fun details about your new kitty friends. Be an ambassador, upload adoptable pets to social media, and tag the ESPCA.
The ESPCA dogs need you too! They love getting out of their kennels to stretch their legs and smell all the smells a walk offers. Your service can be an excellent activity for you and meaningful for a shelter dog. This simple bonding walk you share can prepare a dog for its forever home by keeping it calm and its mind busy with activity instead of boredom, which can lead to behavior issues. Volunteers can also sit with dogs to keep them company and offer a friendly visit of comfort.
This month we’d like to spotlight a new ESPCA volunteer Zhenya from Ukraine. Zhenya knows a little something about adoption. Kate and Nate Morehead, an Air Force family, are adopting him. Kate is a teacher by trade and is home-schooling Zhenya. He has only been in the U.S. since June 1 and is learning English, so his mom, Kate, comes to the ESPCA to volunteer with him. Zhenya is working on walking dogs and socializing cats at the shelter. His love for animals shines as he works with them to help their confidence and prepare them for a forever home.
Adoptable Pets pictured with Zhenya: Miami is a 3 to 4-year-old possible Pointer/Lab mix. She’s extremely sweet and very food motivated. She also loves to play catch and fetch.
Scooby is a one-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix. The best way to describe this guy is happy! He also loves belly rubs and walks.
To volunteer with dogs or cats, you can learn more and complete your application at enidspca.org/volunteer, and to find pets ready for adoption, head to enidspca.org/adopt.
August 1-5 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St)
August 1 5 pm All Together Now Community Read The Princes Bride Trivia Contest and Book Discussion Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine St)
6 pm Singo Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
August 2 5 pm Enid Geeks Game Night (21+) SpringHill Suites (5815 KL Dr.)
7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 3 6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
August 4-6 Fly Film Festival Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence St)
August 4 8 am – 7:30 pm Teacher Appreciation Sale Merrifield Office Plus (202 E. Broadway) Free grab bag, discounts and more!
3:30 pm Fighting Misinformation: Digital Media Literacy Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine St)
6-9 pm First Friday | Downtown Dogfest Downtown Enid
7 pm Live Music: Jake Bowers Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Larry Newsom Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Live Music: The Peachtrees The Alibi (224 W. Broadway)
August 5-6 Saturday: 10 am-6 pm Sunday: 10 am-4 pm 6th Annual Enid Comic Con Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
August 5 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
1 pm – 5 pm Grand Opening Apron Strings Candy (3700 E. Market)
2-4 pm Doggie Dip Champlin Swimming Pool (400 W. Cherokee Ave)
7 pm Live Music: TBD Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Hawaiian Summer Luau RED (302 E. Maple)
August 6 9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 8 6 pm Singo Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Edward Jones Harvest Wine Chamber Series Backstage Stories: Interview with the Maestro Enid Symphony Orchestra (301 W. Broadway Ave)
August 9 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 10 6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
August 11-13 7:30 pm (nightly) Live Theater: You Know You Did It and the list (Gaslight Teens) Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
August 11 3:30 pm Fighting Misinformation: Digital Media Literacy Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine St)
7 pm Live Music: Lyndon Burnett Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Brock Niehus Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
8 pm Live Music: Jason Starkey Jezebel’s Emporium and Tea Room (121 E. Broadway)
8 pm Live Music: The Peachtrees Pheasant Run Golf and Entertainment (1702 Clubhouse Dr.)
August 12 9 am-12 pm Enid Cars & Coffee Blazes BBQ (1001 W. Willow Rd)
10 am-2 pm Sunset Second Saturday Sunset Plaza (610 S. Cleveland)
11 am – 2 pm Live Music (and Car Show): Austin Duplantis Froz’n Shakes Mini Golf (430 E. Maine)
11 am – 6 pm Leonardo’s Back to School Bash Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
2 pm – 7 pm Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) Download the Cousins Maine Lobster for Ordering Ahead!
6 pm The Care Campus Annual Gala: Disco Nights Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Tickets: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thecarecampus?fbclid=IwAR1VjOFBbYjbMlB31y-rr9E1njdLVWT9nHlwJjP_-JChnGZSYK_y4b42ScY
7 pm Live Music: Sean Thane Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm Live Music: Robert Allen Chicaro’s Happy’s Place (3030 N. Grand)
7:30 pm Auto Racing: Sooner Late Models Enid Speedway (312 E. Oxford)
7:30 pm Live Music: Drink 182 (Blink 182 cover band) Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph
8 pm Live Music: Backstage Pass Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9 pm MMJ Rave Party RED (302 E. Maple)
August 13 9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 15 6 pm Singo Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Edward Jones Harvest Wine Chamber Series Music from the Chamber: Juniper String Quartet Enid Symphony Orchestra (301 W. Broadway Ave)
August 16 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 17 6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm Live Music: Turpin Tunes The Turpin at Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
August 18 7 pm Live Music: Jordan Holmes Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
August 19 7:30 am – 10 am Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.)
11 am Taco & Margarita Festival Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
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
7 pm Axe Your Ex Night Enid Axe (104 N. Independence) Celebrate Your Freedom by Axing your Ex (figuratively of course)!
7 pm – 9 pm “Among the Wallflowers” Closing Night and Awards Ceremony Abby Grey Imagery (2421 N. Van Buren)
7 pm Live Music: Lyndon Burnett Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
8 pm Live Music: Self Inflicted, Paralytic, Fighting Sleep, Jaw/Line, Black Magnolia Apple Alley (1738 S. Van Buren) 30th Anniversary Party
9 pm Barbie Party RED (302 E. Maple)
August 20 9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 22 6 pm Singo Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6:30 pm Live Music: Bowen Family Band Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church (11802 W. Garriott)
7:30 pm Edward Jones Harvest Wine Chamber Series Cabaret Night: Patrick Hobbes & Cathy Venable Enid Symphony Orchestra (301 W. Broadway Ave)
August 23 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)
August 24 4 pm – 7 pm Business After Hours (Sponsored by Enid Chamber of Commerce and Bluepeak) Enid Brewing Co. Barrell Room (126 S. Independence) Join us for a night of networking, delicious food, craft beer, and great conversations with the Bluepeak team and the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce at Enid Brewing Company! We’ll have door prizes, giveaways, drink tokens, and light appetizers.
6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6 pm – 8:30 pm Open House: Blossom Beauty Bar Blossom Beauty Bar (2601 N. Van Buren)
August 25 7 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Tim Brauer Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
August 26 8 am Plaza Market Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)
7 pm The Charlie Awards Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)
