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30th Annual Enid Lights Up the Plains: Kicks off the 2023 Holiday Season

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Enid, Oklahoma – – Main Street Enid is gearing up for the 30th Annual Enid Lights Up the Plains event, and it’s going to be a celebration like no other. Mark your calendars as always, the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24th, 2023, from 5pm – 9pm as Main Street Enid invites everyone to kick off the Holiday Season in Downtown Enid.

Enid Lights Up the Plains promises a night filled with joy and holiday spirit for the whole family. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:

• LiveMusic by Justin Blasier, Jackson Anderson, Katie Logan, and Dave Roberts throughout the night.

• Downtown Shopping & Dining

• Meet Santa Claus

• Food Trucks & Vendors

• Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides & B.A.T. Express Train Rides

• OG&E Tree of Lights

• PAT the Snowman

• Christmas Lights Parade

• Holidays on Ice – Downtown Ice-Skating Rink

• Park Avenue Thrift Enid Firework Grand Finale

Want to be part of the Christmas Lights Parade? Interested in becoming a vendor or food truck at the event? Feel like being a part of this special occasion by volunteering? Curious about advertising opportunities for the 30th Annual Enid Lights Up the Plains? You can sign up and find out more information by visiting https://www.mainstreetenid.org/enid-lights-up-the-plains.html.

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with festive cheer, entertainment, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there.

About Enid Lights Up the Plains

Enid Lights Up the Plains is an annual holiday tradition that brings the Enid community together to celebrate the festive season. For 30 years, this event has been a cornerstone of the holiday season, offering unforgettable experiences and memories for all who attend.

Garden Tool Maintenance

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It’s time to pack up the summer gardening and get ready for the fall and winter. October is the perfect time to plant all those spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and hyacinth. It’s also time to plant pansies, mums, and ornamental cabbages. But, a big part of packing up is prepping all those gardening tools for winter. Sticking them in the shed and then getting them back out in the spring is not the best way to preserve your tools and keep a healthy garden. Many bacteria and molds can live through the winter on your tools. Most metal tools will tend to rust and deteriorate over the winter if not properly put away. With a little bit of thought and effort, you can save yourself time, money, and heartache next season by taking care of your tools now.

All gardening tools should have the dirt thoroughly scrubbed off, preferably with soapy water or even bleach water. Bleach water will kill any molds or bacteria on the tools prior to storage. If the tool is rusty, use some fine steel wool and polish off the rust and rewash it.

If an edge of the tool has a cutting edge, such as pruners, tree trimmers, hatchets, axes, flat-edged shovels, hoe blades, or even a trowel, take the time to sharpen it with a whetstone. Remember to draw the stone in one direction with the same tilt every stroke to maintain a consistent edge. This is especially important for pruning shears and tree trimmer blades. If the blades are dull, nicked, or improperly sharpened, they are potentially dangerous to the user and they will damage the stem or branch rather than cutting it. Check your owner’s manual for tiller blades and lawn mower blades, as they can benefit from sharpening and oiling, too. If you don’t feel confident to sharpen your own, there are several shops in town and plenty of hobbyists who will be happy to do it for you. Just ask friends for recommendations. With any gas-powered equipment, remember to drain your gas and clear the fuel line. Gas will dry out and turn into a varnish in your fuel line and engine, preventing it from working properly next spring.

Next, using a soft rag, rub in some household oil on the metal blades or tines of your hand tools, mowers, and tillers. This will help prevent rusting over the winter. Be sure to coat it liberally and wipe off any drips. Remember to do the tines of your flat garden rake and the yard leaf rake, too.

Check the grips and handles of your hand tools. Remember that splinter?! Splinters can be prevented by sanding down any rough patches on the wooden handle. Rub linseed oil or mineral oil into the wooden handles to keep them from drying out. If you want to seal it, use spray paint or a varnish after sanding instead of oiling the handle. This season is a great time to get deals on gardening tools. Get rid of that old, duct taped, baling-twined garden rake that your great grandpa used and get a new one. Use the old one as decoration in that patch where you planted those spring bulbs and pansies and mums. Remember how well great grandpa took care of his tools so that they lasted for many, many years and follow his footsteps.

Gaslight Theatre produces The Book of Will, Opening October 20 in Enid, OK

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Enid’s Gaslight Theatre will perform The Book of Will October 20, 21, 22, 27 and 28 on their mainstage at 221 N. Independence. Performances are at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are available at www.gaslighttheatre.org or by calling 580-234-2307.

 The Book of Will is a funny, warm and witty play that serves as a fitting tribute to Shakespeare’s work and the forethought of his friends. Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like “Hamlet”; but without John Hemmings and Henry Condell, we wouldn’t have William Shakespeare. After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors move heaven and earth to preserve Shakespeare’s plays for future generations. Their efforts result in the First Folio, published exactly 400 years ago. 

“Shakespeare coined so many of the words and phrases we use today,” said director Christianne Chase. “If you’ve ever found yourself ‘in a pickle’ or ‘on a wild goose chase,’ then you have Hemmings and Condell to thank for it.  Without these men, we wouldn’t know Shakespeare.”

“My degree is in European history but until I read this play I never knew how Shakespeare’s plays were preserved for future generations.  Everything that happens in this play is true, and it’s an amazing story” said Chase.

It is also a love letter to all those who have experienced Shakespeare in the Park over the past 30 years at Gaslight. “We’re thrilled to bring ‘The Book of Will’ to the stage at Gaslight Theatre,” said Chase. “In addition to honoring Shakespeare’s legacy, this production is a special tribute to the 30th Anniversary of our free annual Shakespeare in the Park. It’s a celebration of the enduring love for Shakespearean works and the joy they bring to audiences outdoors and now on our stage. We invite everyone to join us for this remarkable journey through Shakespeare’s legacy.”

Audiences can look forward to some special surprises during The Book of Will. ”With the 30th anniversary of our Shakespeare in the Park, I wanted to add some special touches. But you’ll have to buy a ticket to find out what they are!” said Chase.

Gaslight Theatre’s rendition of “The Book of Will” promises an evening of entertainment that blends laughter, drama, and profound emotion. The talented ensemble cast, under the expert direction of seasoned professionals, will bring this historically rich and emotionally poignant story to life.

The Book of Will was written by Lauren Gunderson and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. The Book of Will contains some adult language and some bawdy references. It is recommended for audiences age 12 and older.

About Gaslight Theatre:

The Gaslight Theatre of Enid was founded in 1966 and is one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most active community theatres. Its mission is to provide a wide spectrum of high-quality theatrical entertainment to a broad audience in Enid and the surrounding communities, and to provide a setting for nonprofessional actors, directors, designers and technicians to learn and practice their art. Audition and ticket information is available on the Gaslight Theatre website, www.gaslighttheatre.org.

The Oklahoma Arts Council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. The agency’s mission is to lead in the advancement of Oklahoma’s thriving arts industry. The Oklahoma Arts Council provides hundreds of grants to organizations in communities statewide each year, organizes professional development opportunities for the state’s arts and cultural sector, and manages the art collections at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Additional information is available at arts.ok.gov.

Gaslight Theatre Contact

Christianne Chase

Director of The Book of Will

580-278-5290

chasechristianne@gmail.com

Now Serving for October!

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Emily LeBaron
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With Fall, I think hearty, comfort foods. Crockpots, casseroles, and my family favorites, soups!  Chicken noodle, chicken and wild rice, and this recipe, Meatball Soup, are savory staples requested almost weekly. This Meatball Soup recipe hails from Chihuahua, Mexico, where it can be made into large batches and frozen, spicy or not, as you prefer!  Either way, the soup is extremely flexible in recipe, can be prepped before hand, or set to simmer and let its’ mouthwatering aroma fill the air as you complete other tasks. With the hamburger, it can be molded into adorable meatballs, or just ground up, depending on the time you have. Please expirament, and make this amazing, nearly infallible recipe your new favorite!

Serves 10-12

Ingredients:

2.25 lbs ground beef-cooked and drained

6 carrots, peeled and chopped

6 celery stalks, chopped

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

4 tbsp beef bouillion powder (Caldo de Res recommended)

2 tbsp dried, crushed jalapeno flakes (optional)

16 cups hot water

Two 8.8oz bags Uncle Bens Ready Rice in Spanish Style (Or you can make your own Spanish rice!)

Directions-

  1.  Add the carrots, celery, and rice to a large stock pot. Add the hot water, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and beef bouillion powder to the pot and mix well. Turn on high heat, bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower heat to simmer.
  2. As the ingredients in the stock pot are heating, combine your hamburger and jalapeno flakes in a large frying pan. Cook thoroughly and drain. Once drained, add your meat and any jalapeno bits to the soup. Let all simmer until vegetables are cooked to your preference.

Serve immediately, a slice or two of your favorite bread is suggested. Or, you can cool it and divide into bowls and freeze. To reheat, run container under hot water until soup can be removed and transfer to a pot. Heat and serve as usual!

October

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Hi! And welcome to Teen Scene, October column in ENID MONTHLY. Wow. I cannot believe 2023 is almost over, congrats on making it this far. The month of October brings some of our favorite things! Fall, Halloween, pumpkins (my personal favorite), nice weather, fun dates, and so much more. For this month I would like to share all of my favorite things about fall and what I love doing and include my favorite cookie recipe for this pumpkin season. LET’S GO!! 

If you know me well, you know that my favorite scents and flavors of EVERYTHING is Pumpkin and Vanilla. I especially love Pumpkin Candles. My grandma also owns a pumpkin patch outside of town that is so fun to walk around and see all of the different shapes, sizes, and colors of the pumpkins. Sometimes I’ll go and help her when it gets really busy. Carving Pumpkins is definitely not my strong suit, but it is really fun to dig out all of the guts and then bake the seeds for a little snack. For cross-country season, October has the best weather for our meets. The Oklahoma State Cross-Country meet also takes place in October making the month even better since this is our biggest race of the season, and we are trying to make it as a team this year and have a really good chance! 

I know people argue about what age you should stop trick or treating but I personally do not think you are ever too old. Even if it’s you going with your family and watching your little sibling go up and get candy, I would still consider it trick or treating. Every year my mom, dad, little sister, and I (and sometimes stepdad) go trick or treating together in my neighborhood and then eat pizza after. It is always really fun, especially in our neighborhood of Indian Hills. There are people EVERYWHERE!

I also really like baking during the fall. Here is my favorite pumpkin cheesecake cookie recipe from Chelsweets!! I hope you enjoy them if you make ‘em!! https://chelsweets.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-cookies/

Thank you for reading this month’s article!! I hope you enjoyed it. I would love to hear about your favorite things to do in October so let me know at tweensceneenid@gmail.com. Also, if you have any comments, questions, or ideas for upcoming articles email me for that too!! I hope you all have a Happy Halloween and an amazing October! See you next month!! 

October Brings Some Fun to the ESPCA Community!

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Author: Megan Lavicky

October is National Pitbull Awareness Month, and the ESPCA Dog Team has been turning up the charm and spotlighting what they lovingly call “Block-Headed” Beauties and Beaus. They’ve been hard at work debunking myths about the breed and showing how fun, friendly, and family-oriented these adoptable babies are. 

Brick is one “Block-Head” at the shelter with some Labrador Retriever mixed in. He loves playing in the water and, after some rain, was allowed to splash in the giant puddles close to the shelter with one of ESPCA’s volunteer dog walkers. Meet Brick today! 

See Brick make a BIG SPLASH right here:

https://www.facebook.com/EnidOKSPCA/videos/1056174935814502

October is Black Cat Awareness Month, and the ESPCA Cat Team has started highlighting some of these sleek beauties. Black kitties often get a bad wrap because of superstitions, but the ESPCA black kitties are here to change those hearts and minds. Some super sweet and friendly cats are just waiting to be an addition to your family.

BISSELL’s Fall National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event continues until October 15th. You can bring a spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped pet home for $50 from the ESPCA campus or one of our offsite adoption events.

Please consider opening your heart and home to a shelter pet! 

See more “Adoptables” right here:

Adopt

Join the ESPCA for these offsite adoption events:

-PetSmart

October 7th

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

-Brown’s Shoe Fit

October 14th

1:00 to 5:00 PM

The ESPCA Garage Sale benefiting the animals is October 20th and 21st from 8 AM until 5 PM at 2818 W. Walnut in Enid. It will be another big sale run by ESPCA volunteers with unique finds and many nice holiday items. Past garage sale earnings have purchased much-needed storage, special walking harnesses, and other essentials around the shelter. Supporting the animals by shopping at the sale is a fun way to help the animals.

The ESPCA Trunk or Treat at Jacksons of Enid will be on October 28th from 11 AM until 3 PM. This event helps bring awareness to the adoptable pets at the ESPCA. You can participate in the fun by calling Coraline at the ESPCA office at 580-233-1325. 

Ways to help: 

Donate candy to hand out

Decorate your trunk and hand out candy

Share the information with friends and family

Come to the event

NOC Enid Northern Encounter Oct. 11th

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 Northern Oklahoma College Enid is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the NOC Enid Campus.

  There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and a drawing for tuition waivers.

  According to Vice President for Enid Jeremy Hise, this event will be student-centered with prospective students hearing from NOC Enid students as well as faculty, staff, and administrators.

  Prospective students will rotate among a number of locations on the Enid campus including the Mabee Center, Bivins Chapel, Mackie Planetarium, Nursing Skills Lab, and the Gantz Center.

  They will learn about academic options, scholarships, financial aid, student employment, extra-curricular activities, tutoring, and residential housing.

  Registration is from 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. with the event ending at 11 a.m.  Students can register for Northern Encounter at https://www.noc.edu/students/future-students/ .

  Anyone interested in more information can contact NOC’s Enrollment and Recruitment Office at 580.548.2275.  The NOC Enid campus is located at 100 S. University.

  Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services. 

  NOCserves nearly 4,000 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater.  Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.

  The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.

  For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.

October Letter from the Coeditor

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Hey everyone! For those of you who don’t recognize me, my name’s Blake, and I’m the Advertising Director and Coeditor for Enid Monthly. It’s finally October, and that means fall is here! In my opinion, fall is the best time of year. The temperatures start dropping, the trees start changing colors, and, best of all, sweaters and hoodies can finally be brought out. With all of the enjoyable things fall brings, it also brings harder times for the animals here in Enid who are left out on the streets. And that’s what makes this month’s cover story so appurtenant. The shelters are filling up, and there’s still more animals coming in. Keep these fur babies in mind when you retire to the comfort of your home at the end of the day, and, if possible, please lend a helping hand! Adopt, foster, donate, or share the posts trying to give them a second chance. Anything and everything helps!

TSET Encourages Families to Get Active in October

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OKLAHOMA CITY (September 27, 2023) — Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is observing two important days in October: National Child Health Day on Oct. 2 and National Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 4.

“Celebrating and promoting the health of children in Oklahoma improves health for generations,” said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director. “Both days serve as reminders that the whole community has a part to play in promoting healthy lifestyles to younger Oklahomans. TSET offers resources so families, educators and communities can partner together to help children get plenty of physical activity.”

Celebrate National Child Health Day with these activities:

  • Kids need 60 minutes of daily physical activity, while adults need 30. Take advantage of the fall weather and enjoy time outside with your kids. Jump rope competitions, family walks with the dog or simply playing at your neighborhood parks are great ways to get active together. Need more inspiration? Check out this list of family-friendly ways to get moving!
  • Set aside time in the kitchen to have your kids help you prepare a delicious and healthy meal with hidden veggies.

o    Healthier Hamburger Helper

o    Sheet Pan Fajitas

o    Burrito Boats

Celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day:

  • Plan an event for your community. Follow these nine steps to get you started on planning a successful and safe Walk & Roll to School Day.
  • Accompany your child on the way to school.
  • Wear bright colored clothing for increased visibility.

For more resources, tips and ideas on living healthy for all Oklahomans, visit ShapeYourFutureOK.com. 

Shape Your Future (SYF) is a community health education intervention that encourages Oklahomans to eat better, move more and be tobacco free. SYF strives to educate parents, teachers, caregivers and all Oklahomans on how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Find more information online at ShapeYourFutureOK.com.

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust serves as a partner and bridge builder for organizations shaping a healthier future for all Oklahomans. TSET provides leadership at the intersections of health by working with local coalitions and initiatives across the state, cultivating innovative and life-changing research, and working across public and private sectors to develop, support, implement and evaluate creative strategies to take advantage of emerging opportunities to improve the public’s health. TSET – Better Lives Through Better Health. To learn more, go to Oklahoma.gov/TSET.

Enid Pride 2023

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Enid Ok, October 7, 2023:  Enid Pride 2023

It’s official! Enid Pride will be happening again on Saturday October 7th, 2023, from 12-6pm on the Courthouse Lawn. 

Enid Pride will celebrate the diversity in our community with live entertainment and speakers from the community.

The event plans to provide our community with a family-friendly celebration that promotes understanding, education, and is appropriate for people of all ages, including children.  While we gather together we will build relationships by demonstrating our commitment to pursue excellence, create unity, and be of service to all members of our community.

Like all of our program areas, while Enid Pride is hosted by Enid LGBTQ+ Coalition, the event itself is geared to be welcoming to and attended by the public. The Coalition estimates that Enid Pride attracts up to 1,000 visitors annually from across the region.  Enid Pride is run by an all-volunteer committee and funded by sponsorships and donations, for Enid LGBT Coalition, an IRS approved not-for-profit organization. Enid Pride is a not-for-profit event and does not support any paid staff.

This is an all-ages event with free admission, filled with music, entertainment, speakers, vendors, pride merchandise, and so much more! Help us paint the town with pride, together!

Other Enid Pride Weekend events:

-Friday October 6, 2023, 7:30-Gaslight’s Broadway Backwards, gender-bent cabaret performances- tickets available https://www.gaslighttheatre.org/broadway-backwards.html

-The Enid Pride Afterparty invites you all!!!!! After we celebrate with Pride, we’re headed over to Jezebel’s Backroom. to keep the party going! This is an 18+ event. Tickets available at https://ticketstripe.com/events/1036967 .You won’t want to miss this beautiful show, so spread the word and bring all your family and friends. The After Party is hosted by Dutchesz Gemini and has performances from many of the current Kings and Queens of Oklahoma.

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