Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate without expecting praise or reward.
Although being kind to one another is encouraged every day, United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, and many others in Alva, Enid, Kingfisher and Woodward, have joined forces to shine a bigger light on kindness through observing Kindness Day in Northwest Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 18. The international observance of World Kindness Day is Nov. 13.
This special day was introduced in 1998 to promote kindness throughout the world. It is observed in many countries including Australia, Canada, India, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
“The United Way of Northwest Oklahoma has been observing this day to promote planned and random acts of kindness in the area since 2014 and have been expanding the reach into northwest Oklahoma by including Kingfisher, Alva and other communities who have kind hearts and willing spirits,” said Dan Schiedel, Executive Director of United Way of Northwest Oklahoma.
Several Kingfisher and Alva community leaders and volunteers have been meeting to discuss plans for the day and welcome everyone who would like to be involved. “We have various acts of kindness happening so far from thank you notes and goodie bags to kindness messages, paying for fountain drinks for unsuspecting individuals and more,” Cindy Harris of Pioneer said.
Various groups from the NW area are planning acts of kindness throughout the day. Some of the groups are Kingfisher Public Schools, Stepping Up, Foster Feet, YMCA, NOC, The Rotary Club of Enid, NWOSA, Carver & Fowler Kids, Pioneer, Campus Cabinet food pantry, Vance Airforce Base, Kingfisher NBC Bank, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, NWOSU Art Society, NWOSU Medical Sciences Club, NOC Baseball and Softball Teams, Cheer Squad, Northwest Technology Center, Alva State Bank, Washington Elementary in Alva, girl scouts in Waynoka, Kayla’s Kindness, Kingfisher Coalition, Food Pantries and all 26 Jiffy Trip locations.
Any club, school class, group, business, etc., who would like to be involved in the Day of Kindness and wants to be added to the overall list that will be shared with the media and others of those planning acts of kindness may contact Dan Schiedel @ dan@unitedwayenid.org. Also, anyone who wishes to sponsor the Day of Kindness in Northwest Oklahoma please contact Dan Schiedel, CEO and executive director of United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, at (580) 237-0821 or dan@unitedwayenid.org.
Staying up to date with trends and new releases in the social media and search engine marketing realm is a top priority at Wordy Girl Creative.
New features are often celebrated, but sometimes they’re a cause for pause, like the MetaVerse or Instagram’s “Shake Violently to Report a Technical Issue” feature. Per my usual quote on this: “[They] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should,” as Jeff Goldblum said in Jurassic Park.
Here’s my deep dive into the ever-evolving social media landscape:
LinkedIn Announces Native Scheduling Option
LinkedIn’s developers announced a scheduling tool is in the works. This is reason to celebrate in the social media marketing world! According to the announcement, made via Twitter by App Developer Nima Owji, a small clock will appear in the bottom right of the LinkedIn post creator, allowing users to schedule when their post will go live.
LinkedIn announced to Social Media Today, “We’re working to bring native post scheduling to members and pages soon. Stay tuned for updates on future rollout plans.”
Not a lot of information yet, but certainly a game-changing concept.
Photo: Socialmediatoday.com
Meta Provides Algorithm Insight
Reels are all the rage these days! Data shows reels take up 20 percent of users’ time on the internet. With that in mind, it is clear that Meta wants more reels posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Just posting a reel isn’t a promise for traction, as I’m sure you’ve noticed if you’ve stepped into this newer craze. If you’ve entered into the video and reel world, Meta has announced some helpful tips to get more views.
Here is how the platform breaks down reels and videos:
“With Reels and Stories, people connect with others through engaging short bursts of entertainment. With Video on Demand and Live, people discover videos they care about and connect with their friends and fellow fans around that content.”
For maximum distribution, Meta gave the following tips:
Originality. Straight from the horse’s mouth, we hear that the more original and unique, the more the algorithm will share your video content.
Videos that capture attention will be shown more. This means once people start watching it all the way through, the algorithm will show it to more people to watch all the way through. Think quality footage and clear, gripping narration.
Brand loyalty is also important, as the platform says, “When people regularly come back to view an account’s videos, we take it as a strong, positive signal for distribution. This is especially true when we see that people actively search for your content or seek it out on video-first destinations like Facebook Watch, or directly on your account.”
Don’t take it lightly that Meta is opening up about algorithm tips. We’ve been trying to crack the code for years, and the platform is finally assisting businesses in reach! Check out bit.ly/metareelstipsfor the full instructions on gaining video and reel traction.
Reels vs. Videos – A Topic Worth Mentioning
Meta reported that videos take up 50 percent of users’ time on Facebook, in a 2022 report by TechCrunch! It’s important to note that videos and reels, while essentially the same medium, are different tools.
A reel is a short, engaging snippet intended to fall in line with a string of reels for entertainment purposes. A video is significantly longer – up to seven or 10 minutes on social media, with the goal of connecting you with meaningful content. There is value in videos of length! Per the article mentioned above, these are still integral in gaining traffic online.
I’ve heard a lot recently, “Well, isn’t that way too long? I thought everyone did little 15 second clips now.” They do, but those are reels! There is a time and place for a well made video.
If you’d like to discuss this difference further, email me at elizabeth@wordygirl.com for a free consultation.
Instagram Users Don’t Want to Shop in the App
A recent report shared that the current Instagram ‘Shop’ tab will soon be erased from the platform. The company has reported a goal of moving to a ‘simpler and less personalized version of its retail product display. This is a big change in the e-commerce world, as in-stream commerce has appeared to be an area of growth for Meta.
The report shows that the platform has goals to focus on reels and videos over in-app shopping. Reels and videos, the topic of the week!Visit socialmediatoday.comfor all the scoop on this announcement.
Keeping up with new features is a great way to ensure you’re always tweaking your social media marketing strategy to get the right eyes on your content.
What new social media developments are you most excited about? We’d love to hear from you on Facebook or the blog.
Oklahoma Bible Academy remains dedicated in its commitment to promoting unity within its school body. To do so, this year OBA kicked off the school year with two separate retreats for both high school and middle school students and teachers. All high school students, along with several teachers, traveled to Camp WOW in Stuart, OK for a two-night, three-day getaway. They enjoyed low and high ropes courses, waterfront games, late-night parties, teacher-led bible study and worship sessions, individual personal worship times, and class and gender-specific small group discussions. Each class also met to discuss possible community service efforts for the upcoming school year and made plans to pursue such efforts. Bible sessions focused on how to build one other up this year spiritually, physically, and academically. It was a grand time of fellowship and fun!
Interpersonal communication and relationship building were key aspects of the trip for students. Discussion groups focused on reflecting on bible study sessions and looking at how to promote unity within each class individually and the school as a whole. Freshman Sophie Petka remarked of the trip, “I really enjoyed the [discussion] groups. It was really nice to bond with the class and get to know people better.” The trip was also unique in that all classes, freshmen through seniors, were in attendance. Emmaleigh Pendleton, freshman, enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with students outside of her class, “I enjoyed being more connected not only to kids in my grade but the whole high school!”
The middle school students and teachers likewise went to Boiling Springs State Park in Woodward, OK for a one-night stay where they enjoyed a scavenger hunt, games, and a bible study session. The Boiling Springs trip was planned and executed by high school leadership students. When asked about her first OBA event as a sixth grader, Erin Sandwick commented, “I learned to build others up and not tear them down. It was a good experience and I can’t wait for next year!”
Of special note to both students and teachers were the intentional relationships built outside of the classroom that is sure to impact the school year ahead. High school Spanish teacher Amanda Autry recalled, “It’s always good to have fun experiences with students outside the classroom. I got to observe their talents and how they relate in real-life moments.” Students also remarked on the teacher-student bond, Freshman Reagan Miller said, “I loved getting to hang out with my teachers because I got to have a deeper connection and friendship with them.”
OBA’s desire for both trips is to see the seeds of unity spread throughout the year. Students and teachers alike were so grateful for the opportunity to fellowship in a unique way and cannot wait to see how the trips continue to affect the spirit of unity alive in the school body today.
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Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. Rebecca Lewis, DO, a family medicine physician and obstetrician at St. Mary’s Physician Associates, discusses why and how women should perform breast self-exams.
Q. When should women begin breast self-exams?
A. Women should begin breast self-exams by the age of 20 and they should perform the exams monthly. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) to learn when self-exams are right for you.
Q. Is there a specific time of the month that women should perform monthly self-exams?
A. If you are still menstruating, it’s best to perform the exam about three to five days after your period begins, when breasts are less tender. Try to do your exams at the same time each month.
Q. Please describe how to perform a breast self-exam.
A. First, lie on your back with one hand behind your head. With your fingers, gently press down on the breast. You can use circular or up-and-down motions. Repeat this process on your other breast.
Next, while sitting or standing, gently squeeze the nipples to look for any discharge.
Then stand up in front of a mirror with your arms at your sides. You want to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel. Observe the shape and outline of your breasts and look to see if the nipples turn inward. Look for any changes in the texture of the skin. Examples include dimpling, indentations and puckering.
Lastly, repeat the mirror portion of the exam while standing with your arms above your head.
Q. Are breast self-examsa replacement for mammograms?
A. No. Beginning at age 40, or younger if you have a family history of breast cancer, women should get an annual screening mammogram. When combined, breast self-exams and annual mammograms may increase your odds of early detection of breast cancer.
Q. What should I do if I discover a lump?
A. If you find a lump or another abnormality, don’t panic. Many lumps are benign growths that are not cancerous. However, it is important to report any changes in your breast to your PCP or gynecologist. You will need an appointment to evaluate your breast health.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lewis, call 580-233-5553 or book online at stmarysphysicianassociates.com
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3rd Year Enid High Softball Coach Chris Jensen has some big dreams for his relatively youthful softball team. “Listen, no disrespect from where we were when I started, but we were not near where I expected. We had a practice plan for our first practice, and within minutes, we told the girls to take a break, and had to reconsider some of our plans for that preseason. The good news is that the girls have bought in, and we went from 12 wins total in the three seasons prior to 2020, to 9 wins our first season, 12 wins last year and as of today we are 9 and 11, and have a goal of 20 wins this season, which I really believe is realistic,” Coach Jensen said. (Editors Note: The Pacers won 21 regular season games by digital publication).
The 2022 Pacers are mainly led by 3 Seniors, 3 Juniors, 3 Sophomores and a bevy of other contributors from all classes, including freshmen. The main pitchers, Mady Withey, Katelyn Bezdicek, and Camryn Patterson all have different strengths, and all are capable of being the ace, as needed. “We don’t have a problem throwing any of those three,” says Jensen, “They are all righties, so it really depends on matchups and who we are playing. They all have different “out” pitches and have all had some success.”
The Pacers are a little light on power, having only one home run so far this year (Camryn Patterson), but are very good at small ball, bunting, running and stealing bases. Jensen says they like to put pressure on the other team’s pitchers and fielders and make them make a play. “We aren’t going to hit many long balls, but we will put some girls on base, which gives us the opportunity to score some runs,” he said. In addition to Bezdicek and Patterson, he notes that Catcher Chloee Robinson, currently leading the team in batting average, is one of their best hitters.
While every team wants to win a state championship, the more realistic short-term goal is to host regionals and make the state tournament, which is well within reach, if not this year, then soon. “Our future is bright,” says Jensen, “I like our Freshmen, and we have a great group of 8th grade girls coming up. The district has invested in us and our facilities with new turf, and an upcoming indoor facility with new locker rooms, batting cages, and coach’s offices that should be ready by March, in time for the slow pitch season. Slow pitch is great for us, especially helping improve our defense.”
These Pacer players may not hit the long ball very often, but they have big hearts, and would love to have your support.
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By: Erica Miller, Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
Dave and Linda Jones, of Waukomis, are the type of couple who can, and do, finish one another’s sentences. They have been married for 45 years, and the bond they share is evident. Their faith is the foundation of their marriage, and both their relationship and belief in God have become stronger as they have faced Linda’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment as a team.
Just a few short months ago, Linda believed she had stage IV cancer, both in her breast and in her lungs. But, as you will learn, God had other plans for Linda. “In 2020, when COVID hit, we did what a lot of people did, and we skipped our regular doctor appointments and our preventive care tests and scans,” Linda said.
In early 2022, Dave and Linda established care with INTEGRIS Health family physician, Chris Shearer, D.O., who wanted to make sure they both went through all the recommended tests and scans they missed over the last two years.
“I went in for my mammogram in April, and within two hours I received a call back from INTEGRIS Bass radiology,” Linda said. “I was told they saw something suspicious, and I needed to undergo a second test.”
That was followed up with an ultrasound and then a biopsy of the mass. The test came back positive for cancer.
“It happened quickly, and it was overwhelming,” Linda said. “My sister had breast cancer thirty years ago.” Fortunately, she beat it and has been cancer-free for decades. Linda’s mother, however, died of pancreatic cancer and liver cancer.
Linda’s cancer was found to be triple positive, meaning hormone-positive (both estrogen and progesterone) and HER2-positive. HER2-positive cancers are considered more aggressive and are often treated with chemotherapy. Linda was recommended to undergo chemotherapy before surgery.
She also underwent genetic testing, which showed she carries a high risk of breast cancer due to a mutation on her PALB2 gene, which places her at increased risk for breast cancer.
Linda was referred to INTEGRIS Health general surgeon John Goulart, D.O., to discuss her options. Goulart ordered additional tests to determine if the cancer had spread to other areas of her body. A PET scan showed nodules in her lungs, which took her cancer diagnosis from stage I to stage IV. “That was a really hard time,” Linda reflected. “I was ready to start treating the cancer that I knew was killing me, but the doctors needed more information before we could move forward with treatment.”
“Dr. Goulart referred me to INTEGRIS Health Breast Surgery in Oklahoma City and surgical oncologist Nicole Sharp,” Linda said. “Dr. Sharp meticulously went through every single test that had been done.”
Before starting treatment with Sumbal Nabi, M.D., at the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute in Enid, the doctors needed to find out if nodules in Linda’s lungs were cancerous. “I had the lung biopsy in June,” Linda said. They prayed as a family, along with prayer warriors from across the nation.
“We have a faith, and I am not afraid of dying,” she said. “With a stage IV cancer diagnosis, I was sad about everything I thought I was going to miss.”
Again, God had other plans.
The biopsy results were negative, and Linda’s cancer diagnosis was recategorized to stage I, with cancer only located in her breast.
“The news changed everything,” Linda said. “I had already planned my funeral songs before we found out the lung nodules were benign. It was truly a blessing from God.”
Linda followed up with INTEGRIS Pulmonology Associates Enid pulmonologist Sarah Matousek, M.D. “Every lobe in my lungs has nodules, but Dr. Matousek said that with guarded optimism, we are going to take the results of the biopsy to mean the other nodules are benign as well, but that we would keep a close eye on them.”
Linda believes her strong faith resulted in a miracle. “I know it was prayer. I have such a team behind me.”
In June, Linda’s daughter, Tiffani, and her friend, Marla Fuxa, began selling rubber bracelets and shirts to help with her expenses. “A few weeks ago, after Sunday church service, my daughter knocked at the front door, and when I opened the door, there were dozens of people in my yard wearing the shirts,” Linda said. The shirts display the words, “Heal Cancer,” with “He” and “Can” highlighted.
In August, Linda began six rounds of chemotherapy treatments with Dr. Nabi at the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute in Enid. As of the first week in October, Linda has completed three rounds and is more than halfway done.
“I love everyone here at Bass in the cancer center,” Linda said. “The first day of treatment I received a quilt made by the Cherokee Strip Quilters Guild. I had built up so much anticipation for the treatment, but the nurses were so loving and attentive to my needs. They make me feel like a queen, and they are so good to Dave as well.”
The struggle has been difficult for Linda and her family, but she is grateful for the support she has received. “Everyone has been positive and encouraging. They want me to fight this and get well.”
According to Dave and Linda, they will continue catching up on their preventive tests, where the journey began. “We want to do everything we can here in Enid,” Dave said. “We believe there is great, quality health care here in Enid, and that’s how we will keep it here. By utilizing it.”
Following chemotherapy, Linda will meet again with Dr. Sharp to schedule a bilateral mastectomy. She plans to pursue a risk-reducing surgery to lower her risk of ovarian cancer as well due to her increased risk from her PALB2 mutation.
Their daughter, who is 43, plans to undergo testing to see if she, too, has the genetic disposition for the cancer.
“We just keep praying,” Linda said. “I so appreciate this place. The option to be here, close to home for treatment, means so much to us. I know the tumor is reduced. I can already feel it. I know I am in good hands.”
Gaslight Theatre is taking advantage of the spooky season by presenting Stephen King’s psychological thriller, Misery, adapted for film and stage by William Goldman, directed by Tammy Wilson, and starring April Morrow-Pearson, Jason Ogg, and Jonathan Wilson.
Author Paul Sheldon wakes up days after an awful car accident in the home of Annie Wilkes, who proclaims herself Sheldon’s “Number one fan.” Sheldon can’t go anywhere as the snowstorm that caused the wreck has all the phone lines down and roads closed, but luckily, Annie is a nurse and assures him he’s in good hands.
It becomes apparent there is a fine line between admiration and obsession and Sheldon begins to wonder if his rescue was fortuitous or frightening.
“We all thought we were fairly familiar with this story,” said Wilson, “but the deeper we get into the rehearsal process, the more we’re all realizing how complex this story really is. Paul is at the mercy of someone that claims to adore him, but as it all unravels, we discover how manipulated the whole situation really is. We have had to really examine the lengths someone will go to in order to get their way as well as to stay alive, both physically and mentally. There are mind games on both sides and it’s been fascinating to work through these characters. We are being very deliberate with every single thing about this show and we can’t wait to have an audience.”
Misery runs October 14, 15, 16 and 21 and 22 and tickets can be purchased through the Gaslight Theatre box office or www.gaslighttheatre.org.
“This show WILL BE uncomfortable. We aren’t pulling any punches,” Wilson said. “We get absolutely giddy every time we make a new decision and feel a little like Willy Wonka when he says, ‘the suspense is terrible, I hope it will last.’ “
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October 1 8 am – 12 pm Hospice Circle of Love Benefit Clay Shoot 2598 HWY 58, Ringwood $100, includes shells, lunch, and gift. Register by calling (580) 234-2273 or Julien@hospicecircleoflove.com
8:30 am Race: Paint Enid Pink 5K Crosslin Park (1520 W. Oxford) www.paintenidpink.com
9 am Enid Antique Power Gas Engine & Tractor Show Garfield County Fairgrounds (111 W. Purdue)
9 am – 5 pm Harvest Market Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy 81)
10 am Tri-State Music Festival Parade Downtown Enid Square
11 am – 3 pm Family Farm Day Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th) Family Farm Day gives families the opportunity to experience different hands-on activities. Come shell and grind corn, church butter, decorate pumpkins, and MUCH MORE!
1:30 pm Tri-State Marching Contest D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
7 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
8 pm Wig Night! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)
October 2 1 pm Golf Tournament: Andy Deterding Memorial Turkey Creek Golf Club (12424 OK-51, Hennessey) Benefits St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Register by calling (580) 234-6646
October 6-31 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Nightmare Warehouse 424 W. Walnut $15 Entry, Open Thu-Sat
October 6 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
October 7-8 7:30 pm Tombstone Tales Enid Cemetery (212 W. Willow) Re-enactment characters portray historic personalities who once lived in the Enid area and, as you ride through the cemetery, they approach your wagon to tell their unique, true stories. Call (580) 233-3643 for tickets ($15)
October 7 6 pm – 9pm First Friday: Oktoberfest! Downtown Enid
7 pm Football: Enid High v. Bixby D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
7 pm Live Music: Jake Bowers and the Outsiders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Theater: Broadway Backwards Gaslight Theatre – Turpin Theatre (221 N. Independence)
8 pm Live Music: Jase Haltom and Skeleton Station The Spot (417 N. Grand)
October 8 9 am Car Show: Cars and Coffee Blaze’s BBQ Parking Lot (1002 W. Willow)
10 am – 12 pm Motor Mania! Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Leonardo’s will have many of amazing vehicles that guests get to explore and interact with! Each vehicle will be accompanied by the pro who operates them, and will be teaching and answering questions. Firetrucks, police cars, ambulances, excavators, and so much more!
4 pm – 8 pm Sunset Second Saturday Sunset Plaza Shopping Center (610 S. Cleveland) Makers’ Market, sales and festivities at the Sunset Plaza shops, food trucks and axe throwing.
6:45 pm Date Night Under the Stars The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) Bring your own blanket(s) to snuggle up together behind our historic barn where there is plenty of open sky to star gaze. Joe Malan a local astronomy enthusiast will do a fun presentation on space. There will be a bonfire going to toast homemade marshmallows and charcuterie from Bite Box. Tickets are $45 per couple and must be purchased in advance by calling 580-470-0625. Each couple will receive a charcuterie box from Bite Box and a smores kit from The Farm on Norman with homemade marshmallows. No alcohol will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine
7 pm Live Music: Alltown Trio Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Auto Racing Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)
8 pm Live Music: Robert Allen Moose Lodge 1740 (302 E. Purdue)
8 pm Live Music: Born in November RED (302 E. Maple)
October 9 6 pm Live Music: Nikki Jackson The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)
October 12 7 pm Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
October 13-15 Leonardo’s Fall Festival Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Special Fall Arts and Crafts, pumpkin carving, decorating, costume parades and more!
October 13 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm Football: Enid High v. Westmoore D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
October 14-16 7:30 pm (Fri/Sat), 2:00 pm (Sun) Live Theater: Misery Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
October 14 6:30 pm Farm to Table Dinner hosted by Garfield County Master Gardeners Buffalo Point Event Center (525 W. King, Waukomis)
9 pm Live Music: BC & The Big Rig The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)
9 pm Comedy Show Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) Tickets available at www.enidbrewing.com
October 15-16 8 am Sooner State Kennel Club Dog Show Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
October 15 9 am – 3 pm Enid Writers Club Writing Workshop St. Matthews Episcopal Church (518 W. Randolph) Free to the public, but MUST PREREGISTER by emailing peggy.chambers@hotmail.com Guest Authors: Rilla Askew, John Biggs and Stephen Jones
10 am – 2 pm Pop Ups on Park St. Downtown Enid (E. Park)
10 am – 5 pm Shopping: The Market Neighborhood Craft Show Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
11 am – 3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th) The historic buildings in the Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or file their own land claim in the Land Office.
2 pm – 4 pm Murder Mystery Tea in the Garden The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) Tickets ($30): https://tinyurl.com/2tv2dfth
7 pm Live Music: Kassie Junghanns Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Auto Racing: Winter Nationals Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)
7:30 pm Live Music: Night Ranger Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)
October 20 5:30 pm Enid Young Professionals Network @ Nite Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
6 pm – 7 pm Speaker: Get the Facts on Senior Scammers Brookdale Senior Living (4613 W. Willow) Free with RSVP by Oct. 17th to Rhonda @ (405) 229-4334
7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
October 21-22 9 am-5 pm Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale Hospice Circle of Love (314 S. 3rd)
7:30 pm (Fri. and Sat.) Live Theater: Misery Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
October 21 4 pm Pumpkin Painting (for Elementary Aged Kids) Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine)
7 pm – 10 pm Fly Fitness Street Dance! Fly Fitness (315 W. Cherokee) Music, dance, Vanessa’s Food truck, pumpkin decorating, raffles, vendors and more! We will kick off this fun event starting with DanceFit Cardio 7:30-8:30 pm. If you haven’t tried this class, this is an excellent opportunity to check it out! After class, enjoy the music and fun festivities!
7 pm Fundraiser: Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center Gala Independence Tower Ballroom (302 N. Independence) Tickets available at csrhc.org
7 pm Live Music: Kansas Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)
9 pm Live Music: The Peachtrees The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)
9 pm Live Comedy Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) Tickets available at www.enidbrewing.com
9 pm Live Music: Chad Todd Band The Spot (417 N. Grand)
October 22-23 9 am – 5 pm (Sat), 10 am – 4 pm (Sun) Oklahoma Gun Show Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
October 22 10 am – 3 pm Fall Craft-a-Ganza 4RKids (710 Overland Trl.) Free activities, discounted mini golf, door prizes for kids and adults!
10 am – 4 pm Grown Up Book Fair Old Soul Used & Antique Books (232 W. Randolph)
11 am – Midnight Fundraiser: Pints for Polio (Rotary Club of Enid) Land Run Steakhouse (3710 W. Garriott), Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence), Napoli’s (225 S. Grand) $1 of every beer ordered at Enid Brewing Company, Land Run Steakhouse, and Napoli’s Italian Restaurant will be donated to Enid Rotary Club’s Pints for Polio campaign.
4 pm Fundraiser: Zombie Walk (Benefitting the Garfield County Child Advocacy Council) The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) Everyone will meet at The Farm on Norman to start. All the zombies will shuffle (walk) over and around Meadow Lake Park. We will finish our shuffle back at The Farm on Norman for a zombie dance party in the barn and some refreshments.
6 pm – 8 pm Oakwood Bowl Trunk R Treat Oakwood Bowl (4709 W. Garriott)
7 pm Live Music: Austin Duplantis Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Symphony: Jonathan Nichol Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)
8 pm Oktoberfest Party! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple) Beer specials all night long!
October 23 1:30 pm – 4 pm Furniture Painting Class Kustom Creations (2219 N. Grand Ave.) $60 (Must be able to transport your own furniture there)
October 26 8 pm Skare-aoke Costume Party (Free Admission) Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)
October 27-28 6 pm – 9 pm Haunted Gym Champion Park (700 N. 10th)
October 27 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
October 28 11 am – 1 pm Fundraiser: United Way Chili Cookoff Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
7 pm Football: Enid High v. Southmoore D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
9 pm Live Music: The Damn Quails The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway) Halloween Party-Best Costume wins Gift Card
October 29 8 am – 5 pm Enid Blue Star Mothers Craft Show Hoover Building (300 E. Oxford)
12 pm – 2 pm Book Signing: Tammy Wilson and Jeff Provine Putnam Six Bookstore (310 S. Cleveland)
6 pm Fundraiser: Dia de los Muertos Dinner (21+) St. Francis Leven Center (110 N. Madison) Homemade, authentic Mexican cuisine, award for best dressed. Money raised for Totus Tuus summer program. Tickets $30 at https://tinyurl.com/2ay6cckk
6 pm Party: Costumes and Cocktails Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand) Costume contest, wicked hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live music and dancing! $20 ticket, or $200 for a reserved table
7 pm Live Music: Buffalo Jones and the Heard Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
8 pm Halloween Party! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple) Costume Party with Cash Prizes for Best Costume!
October 30 2 pm – 5 pm Halloween Skate: Costume Contest and Prizes! Skatetown (905 Overland Trail)
7 pm Live Music: Petra Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)
October 31 6 pm – 8 pm UN-Halloween Christian Music Sk8 (Free Admission) Skatetown (905 Overland Trail)
8 pm Fright Night Rave! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple) Free Glow
Hello readers and welcome back to TEEN SCENE!!! I’m happy to finally say fellow teens and I have gotten through a whole month of school! Speaking of school, October 16th is National Bosses Day so I thought we’d talk about what I would change if I was BOSS of Enid High (sorry Principal Lidell!) Let’s go!
The first thing I would change at Enid High is the time of day it starts. I do appreciate that it starts 35 minutes later than Elementary and Middle school but I would rather it start at 9 and end at 4. Usually, most students also do extracurricular activities like sports, band, choir and many more so you might be thinking wouldn’t practice last till 6 and the answer is yes. Yes, it would BUT we wouldn’t be as tired because school is starting at 9. Now I don’t know if it’s the state or the city that decides what time our school starts but I know if I was the boss I would fight till I got my way.
The second thing I would change is LOCKERS! Whenever I was younger I was SOOO excited to get to High School so I could have my own locker. I was really looking forward to decorating it all pretty and fun, but when I got there they were all gone. I always see them in high school movies so it’s like why can’t we have them, you know? AND for me personally, my bag is REALLY heavy so if I was able to get the things I needed for my class and leave everything else in a locker then it would be a whole lot easier on me and my back.
High school hall blue color lockers closed, one open. Education building interior, empty corridor, 3d render
The last thing I would change is how strict everyone is on phones. I understand that they can be distracting but if you get your work done they should be an award. A lot of kids, me included, would have more motivation to do my work if we were allowed on our phones when we’re done with it. I will have to admit I have snuck my phone before and got on it when I’m not supposed to (don’t be mad, Coach Holland), but what do you expect? I was SOOO bored and already had all my work done. I also believe that the more strict someone is on something the more likely kids are going to try and sneak something, so basically, if teachers are more strict on phones then students are more likely to get on them when they aren’t supposed to. Thank you for reading this month’s article. I hope you enjoyed the topic!! I would love to hear what you would change about your school if you were the boss. So email me @ tweensceneenid@gmail.com If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles let me know there as well!! See you all next month. Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Lori Westfall graduated from Oklahoma State University with an elementary education degree. She went to work for Pioneer-Pleasant Vale where she was well loved as an elementary school teacher. Upon having the first of three children (Gracie, Luke and Jace), she was an active stay-at-home mother until her youngest went off to school. At that time, she began working part-time at Emmanuel Enid in the children’s department. Seeing her drive and dedication, it was not long until she was offered a full-time position there. She is now truly living out her calling as the Children’s Pastor at Emmanuel Enid. She has touched the lives of many children, infants through 5th grade, and their families and has been instrumental in guiding multiple children to a saving faith in Jesus. One parent said, “where I lack as a parent, she picks up as a pastor.”
Lori oversees the Emmanuel nursery program, organizes and manages the Kids Day Out program, organizes and runs the popular Emmanuel Vacation Bible School and leads children’s camp as part of her myriad duties as Children’s pastor.
Lori is very intentional about being actively involved in the lives of her kids and activities at their schools. In addition, she is engaged in the community as a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes and every week volunteers to read in two of our local elementary schools.
Lori is a blessing to all that have the pleasure of knowing her. Her heart is golden, she always shows love to others and always has an incredibly positive attitude. She inspires people to love a little harder, breathe a little deeper and dig into their faith and love of the lord. She is such a blessing and an absolutely perfect model of a follower of Jesus. She is truly a “Local Legend!”
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