This month, I’ve decided to share my Sister-in-law Amy’s Cranberry relish recipe. She and My brother Jeremy have been married for almost 20 years. They have two beautiful teenage children that are smart, talented, and for the most part, well-behaved.
She grew up in Annapolis, Maryland where her father, Bob, was stationed as a Naval pilot. She attended a private catholic school from kindergarten through high school. She and my brother met on an airplane, while both living in Denver. She was a flight attendant and he was a passenger, traveling back to Oklahoma to visit our sick grandfather.
I remember the first time I visited Annapolis. It was amazingly beautiful, quaint, and picturesque.
There are a million differences between Oklahoma and Maryland, including scenery, activities, lifestyles, and cuisine. They have the Atlantic ocean right outside their backyards, so they definitely know how to cook up a feast. Amy’s mother, Patti, has a “TO DIE FOR” crab cake recipe. Maybe I can get her to share it someday and then I can share it with you all.
Amy and Jeremy have lived in numerous places, but they eventually and thankfully landed in Edmond, OK. I’m still not sure, to this day, how Jeremy got her to move to Oklahoma, but he did. She loves it and we love having them so close. In addition to being a great cook, Amy also recently got into selling real estate. Her number 1 job, though, and most favorite is being a mother, and she is an excellent one at that!
The reason I chose to feature Amy’s Cranberry relish this month is 1) It’s the perfect recipe to share during the holidays and 2) It’s so delicious!
If you have neighbors, teachers, friends, etc. that you need a gift idea for, then here it is! This dish would be so cute to give to someone in a mason jar along with some summer sausage, crackers, and cheese. It doesn’t just have to be served with a holiday meal! Although, it IS the perfect accompaniment to ham and turkey. It is bright, beautiful, tangy and so delicious!!!
It is perfect for making ahead of time and can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days before serving.
Cranberry Relish
1 ½ cups peeled & chopped granny smith apples. (roughly ½ pound) 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup white grape juice 1 tsp. ground Ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 12-ounce package fresh cranberries
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thick, while stirring occasionally. (approximately 15 minutes).
Cool completely and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
If you are trying to figure out where to start, this is a good lower body workout to get you moving.
Bodyweight squats – Feet shoulder length apart and flat on the ground. Keep your chest up and bend your knees to lower your body. Do a set of 10.
Single leg deadlift – Begin standing with your feet hip-width apart with a weight or kettlebell in one hand. Lean forward putting your weight on one leg while the other leg extends behind you. Stretch your weighted arm toward the foot on the ground until your body forms a T. Bring your extended leg back to the beginning stance. Do 10 on each leg.
Hip thrusters – Lay your shoulders flat on the floor with your feet flat on the floor in front of you. Lift your hips up and squeeze your glutes at the top of the move. Lower bottom back to the floor. Do 10 of these.
Walking lunge – Step forward with your right leg, putting the weight on your heel. Bend the right knee, lowering it down so that it’s parallel to the floor in a lunge position. Pause. Move your left foot forward repeating the same movement on your left leg. Do 10 on each leg.
Standing calf raises – Stand with your feet flat on the floor, hip width apart and toes facing forward. Rise onto the balls of your feet as high as you can. Pause. Lower your heels back down in a slow controlled motion. Repeat with a slow tempo. Sets of 10.
In the beginning do 10 reps on each move, 3 times each. When that becomes easy increase to 12 reps on each move.
Easy Salsa Chicken
3 large chicken breasts 1 jar of organic salsa
Put chicken in a slow cooker and pour the salsa on top. Cook on low for 6 hours. Shred the chicken with a fork and mix salsa and shredded chicken. Serve.
by Cathy Thomas – Garfield County Master Gardeners
“Tis the season to be jolly.” And what better color says jolly holiday than red? When we think of the holiday season most think of evergreens, trees, wreaths, garlands, and decorative boughs of pines lending their scent to the air. Along with evergreens, though many decorate with red – bows, blankets, stockings, Santas, and elves – and of course, the traditional poinsettia.
Poinsettias are originally indigenous to tropical Mexico and Central America as outdoor plants. First described to Europeans in 1834, they were introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico in the 1820s. Before Poinsett, the plant was known as the Mexican flame flower or painted leaf.
Dark green dentate leaves are the primary plant, and what many consider the flower are leaves, as well. The colored bracts, normally bright red, with newer cultivars being bred in orange, pale green, cream, pink, white or marbled – are often mistaken for flower petals because of their grouping, but are leaves. The change of color of the bracts happens through a process called photoperiodism. Meaning they require darkness of at least 14 hours at a time for 6-8 weeks in a row to change color. The plants also require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are small yellow cyathia found in the center of each leaf bunch.
Good news about poinsettias, though. They are not deadly poisonous. Erroneously it was reported that a child died after consuming a poinsettia leaf. This myth was repeated for many years until a study showed this to be untrue. Contact with any part of the poinsettia by children or pets often has no effect, though if ingested may cause nausea or diarrhea. For some who are allergic to rubber latex, contact with the sap or latex of the plant may cause a skin rash, similar to a latex glove allergy.
To care for your poinsettia, remember to keep it indoors at temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees in light, either direct sunlight or artificial light for six to eight hours per day. As many commercial growers use non-soil mixes of sphagnum peat, pine bark, vermiculite, or similar ingredients, it is sometimes difficult to decide if the plant needs water. Lift the pot to determine its weight. If the plant is heavy, there is usually plenty of moisture in the pot; if it is lightweight and the growing medium is dry, a thorough watering should be given. Also, if the plant comes wrapped in foil, punch holes in the bottom to allow excess water to escape. Be sure to put it on a saucer or plat so that the drainage water doesn’t damage where your plant is sitting. If leaves slightly wilt, your plant needs water. If the leaves turn yellow and wilt, the plant has been overwatered. When a poinsettia is properly watered it should remain attractive for about eight weeks. If you wish to re-flower your poinsettia for next year, check out the OSU Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet HLA-6413 for instructions on how to care for your plant at https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/poinsettia-care-hla-6413.pdf.
Whether you want to reflower your poinsettia or purchase a new one, enjoy poinsettia’s flaming beauty. This living symbol of a joyous season is a colorful part of the American holiday tradition.
Once strictly industrial spaces that have been converted to housing in major urban areas, lofts are changing. They’re showing up in smaller cities, in new construction—and some of them even come with walls.
Who wants to live in one, big room? You might be surprised. The market for loft apartments remains steady and strong, even during real estate downturns. And while they’ve traditionally been located in major cities such as New York, Chicago; Washington DC, and Atlanta, they’re quickly showing up in markets outside the nation’s urban core
Loft apartments made their debut in the 1800s in Paris, where they were occupied by artists who saw the potential of old warehouses and other commercial buildings as places where they could live and work cheaply. The large, open spaces and high ceilings made it easy to set up a studio; the large windows let in an abundance of light, and there were no neighbors to bother as the artists worked through the night. The U.S. “loft movement” identified as such by its proponents, grew out of SoHo in New York. Today, they’re an integral part of a renewed interest in urban living that’s been underway for several years. It’s an innovative way to reuse old buildings.
While a true loft is a warehouse or other commercial building that has been converted to residential space, today’s loft options include new construction, featuring the elements that define loft spaces, such as high ceilings, exposed pipes, and ductwork, and wood or concrete floors. They also may be what is known as “soft lofts,” which have walls to define separate rooms in the unit. One big reason for the popularity of this growing trend is that there’s a whole lot of activity in lofts and young people like them. There is also the draw of being close to local activities and entertainment. Many lofts are located in the heart of revitalized downtowns or emerging art districts.
Pros of Loft Living
Wide Open Spaces You have infinite choices in how to arrange the space—and you can rearrange to your heart’s content.
Unique Look Lofts tend to be very unique, based on the building’s former use. You’ll have a look that no one else has.
Great Light Large windows are a hallmark of loft spaces.
Room to be Bold Large pieces of furniture and art that would overwhelm most rooms look great in a loft.
Convenience Lofts typically are in downtown areas, close to jobs, services, and entertainment venues
Downtown Enid has both residential and rental lofts. Each one is unique, restored, and a vibrant part of the downtown community. More information is available on these online or by contacting Nicholas Residential Real Estate (580) 234-7000.
This year Chisholm High School is grateful to welcome a new head boys’ basketball coach, Mr. Cole Hibler just as he welcomes his first child. When the opportunity arose, Coach Hibler came to Chisholm knowing the district’s history of basketball tradition. He and his wife, Ashley, moved their growing family to Enid to start this new chapter of their life.
Hibler played basketball at Barclay college in Kansas for four years. Before coming to Chisholm, he taught as Blackwell’s elementary PE teacher, head boys golf coach, and assistant boys’ basketball coach.
While Chisholm was getting back into the swing of things as this school year began, the Hibler’s household was growing. Luckily, Hibler was able to take some time off to help his wife with their new baby, Hayden Rose Hibler. When asked about this, Hibler said, “Thankfully, when our baby girl Hayden was born, I was able to take some time off to help my wife. Being a coach’s wife is hard, and I am very thankful for my wife, Ashley. She bends over backwards for me so that I may live out my dreams of coaching. I was glad I was able to take some time off to help her when she needed it most.” Their daughter was born on the evening of August 31st of this year, and the Hibler’s are thankful for how healthy she is.
Coach Hibler is excited to help Chisholm’s basketball boys grow both as players and young men through the season while his ambitions grow to fruition. When asked what his dreams were, he said, “I told my dad when I was 8 years old that I would someday be a head basketball coach just like him, and now I get to live out that dream.” Hopefully, like Coach Hibler, Chisholm’s basketball team can meet their goals too.
If your business would like to sponsor “Chisholm Roundup” please call Robert at 405-826-0418!
Author: Maggie Knox Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
The Holiday Swap is the debut collaboration from authors Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley, and it is the perfect romantic comedy for the month of December. If you’re wanting a Hallmark movie in book form, this will do the trick. Between the picturesque town blanketed in snow, the descriptions of freshly baked goods, and the cute romances, this book can certainly take you away.
Cass Goodwin runs her family’s long-time bakery in a small mountain town, while her identical twin, Charlie Goodwin, is a co-host of a popular baking show in Los Angeles. When Charlie sustains a concussion though and loses her sense of taste and smell, the twins decide to swap places. Cass can make recipes for the show and judge the contestants, and Charlie can still make the bakery recipes since she knows them by heart. The twins make all sorts of mistakes in their reversed roles, and when they both start falling in love with guys, their situations grow even more complicated. But through it all, they also learn new things about themselves and escape the ruts they are in.
This book is a delightful, feel-good read. Some of the scenarios aren’t exactly believable, but the secondary characters are wonderful throughout and the final chapters are a warm, cozy conclusion. This book will certainly get you into the holiday spirit – and make you want to bake endless gingerbread cookies and lemon squares!
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of The Holiday Swap today!
Author: Monika Utnik-Strugala Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
Christmas Is Coming is a really fascinating new children’s non-fiction book in which Polish author Monika Utnik-Strugala explores Christmas traditions and celebrations from around the world. This book is a little over 100 pages long, and it is broken up into 39 different aspects of the holidays. The age range for this book is stated as 8-12, but it is rather for any age at all.
Kids (and adults) can learn about how a town in Sweden has a straw goat that is 23 feet tall, or how Germany has over 150 Christmas fairs (weihnachtsmarkt) throughout the country. They can learn about the eating of kutia in Lithuania and hallacas in Venezuela – and why some Japanese flock to KFC on Christmas Eve. There’re even sections on a steamboat-riding Saint Nicholas in the Netherlands on November 11th and a Christmas lottery throughout Spain on December 22nd. And so many more!
This book is not a chapter book with a story to read through, but rather a fun, informational book where kids can pick different customs to learn about. Because each section is no more than a few pages, this would make an excellent evening or bedtime book. The illustrations throughout are also quite beautiful and fit the different cultures discussed. Overall this is a really neat book that should certainly be added to anybody’s collection of Christmas books.
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Christmas Is Coming today!
Day Two of Mid America Nationals wrestling tournament saw two Enid wrestlers make the final mats, two nationally ranked wrestlers win their brackets, and a whole lot of tired kids ready for a nap (and a sandwich).
The second day of wrestling guaranteed wrestlers another four matches (following three or four the day before) resulting in a lot of exhausted wrestlers. The bracket format culminated in three matches at each weight wrestling at the same time in spotlight matches for 1st, 3rd and 5th place. Enid 106 pounder, Hector Perez, and Carlos Alvarado, at 195, both had really good days and were honored to have been able to wrestle in these final matches, Alvarado for third place and Hector for fifth.
Perez lost his first match of the day as Korey Griffin from Jay, OK was able to get the late pin. Hector then pinned his next two opponents where he met up with Barrett Byers from Piedmont. Perez took a quick 2-0 lead in the first period, and was able to ride his opponent out. He expanded the lead in the second period with two reversals and a nearfall, in which he was thisclose to ending the match with a pin, but couldn’t quite get the shoulders to touch. Entering the third period Perez had a 9-2 lead. Byers chose neutral and was able to get a take down and a three-point nearfall before Perez was able to get a reversal and get back on top. at this point it was still a 11-7 lead for Perez, who put on a hard ride, but Byers escaped with 18 seconds left making it 11-8. Byers knew he needed a big move, and quick, and he was able to do it, getting a take down with 14 second left, putting Perez on his back for two swipes and taking his first lead of the match at 12-11, where it ended seconds later. It was easily one of the most exciting matches of the final mats, and unfortunately did not end up in Perez’ favor. He still had a lot to be proud of however, as he finished the tournament in 6th place (out of 26) with a 5-2 record, with all of his wins coming by pinfall.
Junior Carlos Alvarado also had his time to shine by making it to the 3rd place match. Alvarado started the day off by pinning his first two opponents – the first in 28 seconds! He then met up with Ricky Thomas from Edmond North in a semifinals matchup, where he lost a close 3-1 decision. In the spotlight 3rd place match Alvarado faced Drew Powell from Bridge Creek. Powell got a takedown in the first period to take a 2-0 lead, got a two-point nearfall in the second, while able to ride Alvarado out. In the third Powell got an escape point to take a 5-0 lead, which ended up the final score. While disappointed, Alvarado still wrestled his tail off, and finished with a 4-2 record with four pins on his way to a 4th place finish out of 29.
Other Enid wrestlers had varying levels of success, but all in all, a good early season showing for most.
Sophomore Payton Zweifel finished 14th at 113, with a two-day record of 4-3. at 132 Vinny Vandiver did not make the second day, so finished 0-3. Steven Brooks had a good second day in the consolation bracket at 138, finishing with a 4-3 record for the tournament.
Trinit Zweifel barely missed the final mats in the 145 pound bracket by losing to JP Matinez from Duncan 3-2 in 3OT. He took out his frustration in the 7th place match with a 13-3 major decision over Tod Brakebill of Mustang. With an overall 6-2 record, Zweifel has a lot to be happy about.
Jason Pearson finished 13th at 152 with an overall 3-4 record, including a 5-4 win in his last match of the day. Jason Sayers was a little banged up, but also won his last match of the day with a gutsy 9-3 win over Wura Yunisa of Union. Overall he was 2-4 and finished 15th of 25 at 182 pounds. Heavyweight Seth Melvin was unable to finish and forfeited the 15th place match and finishing with a 1-4 record.
Overall, the Enid team placed 21st out of 30 teams, keeping in mind this tournament draws excellent teams from four states.
The finals mats were very exciting, as two nationally ranked wrestlers, and high-level D-1 signees had all eyes on them to see if they could win their brackets.
At 160 pounds, University of Oklahoma signee, #37 overall senior, and 6A state champion John Wiley faced off against Drake Acklin, an Appalachian State commit in the finals. Wiley won a tough 5-1 decision finishing 7-0 with four pins, a tech fall and a major decision. Even more impressive is that he did not give up a single takedown all weekend.
At heavyweight, Nebraska signee, and #23 overall national senior Harley Andrews from Tuttle also put on a show. Andrews had dominated his way to the finals, with five straight pins, all in the first period. He met up with Sophomore Maverick Williamson from Jay, who also had five straight pins before winning 3-1 in the semis. Williamson put up a good fight, with the score being 4-4 before Andrews just overpowered him in the second period and pinned him with a nice move. Andrews picked up the trophy for most outstanding wrestler of the tournament.
Teamwise, Edmond North ran away with the title with four finalists, followed by Tuttle in second and Mustang in third.
As a follow up to the teams from Houston and Louisiana mentioned in yesterday’s article, Houston Westside finished in 15th place. Juan Cantu finished 4th after losing 7-0 in the semis to eventual Champion Cash Donnell from Piedmont. Kyle Lew made the finals and lost an 8-4 decision, in which he was winning 4-3 in the 3rd period before Champion Josey Jernegan of Skiatook hit a big move for 5 points to win. Not much to be upset about a 2nd place finish for Lew. Freddie Pagan also finished 4th. As for Airline, Louisiana, Ernie Perry finished in fifth place, pinning his opponent in the spotlight match. All in all, we hope the long drive was worth it for these teams.
Coach Mike Froehlich from Houston Westside
And that wraps up the 2021 version of the Mid America Nationals Tournament. It is a great event, and Corey Clayton, tournament director, and the numerous volunteers and sponsors should be thanked for making it happen.
The Enid Plainsmen were back in business at the Mid America Nationals tournament today after Tuesday’s 47-27 dual win over Edmond Sante Fe which included four pins (Hector Perez, Steven Brooks, Trinit Zweifel, and Carlos Alvarado) and a tech fall (Payton Zweifel) for the Enid Grapplers.
The Mid America Nationals are hosted by Enid High at the Stride Bank Center, today and Saturday. In a grueling format, the tournament consists of a round robin (pool play) schedule, followed by a modified double elimination tournament. Wrestlers have up to four matches on Friday, and can have several more during Saturday’s bracket play. Friday’s pool matches determine who goes into the “Gold” and “Silver” brackets, with the Gold bracket being those with the better records.
This tournament has become quite popular and drew 30 teams from not only Oklahoma, but Louisiana, Kansas and Texas. Tournament Director Corey Clayton said the tournament was going “fantastic” and he has been really impressed with the skill of the wrestlers from several states. “I believe we have 14 state champions, and even more state placers and qualifiers,” Clayton said. He continued, “With Lori running the microphone (announcing) and Tom and Wade doing the brackets, this thing runs pretty smooth. We brought this tournament here to have more exposure to wrestling and I think we are doing good.”
Westside High School, from Houston, Texas traveled the farthest (555 Miles) to get here. Head Coach Mike Froehlich said it was the team’s second trip to Mid America Nationals. “We have been making trips to other tournaments in Oklahoma since 2013. We saw what this tournament had to offer, especially the pool play and the number of matches they are getting and teams from all over the Midwest, so wanted to give it a try.” Westside brought nine wrestlers, five of whom are state placers or state qualifiers from Texas’ largest division, 6A. 113 pounder, Juan Cantu, rolled through pool play with two pins (1:27 and 1:53) and a major decision (17-5) before winning his first match in the Gold Bracket with a 19-4 Tech Fall. Cantu made it to the semi finals of Preseason nationals and is undefeated so far on the season. Sophomore Kyle Lew is also undefeated at 138 pounds and has also made the second round of the Gold Bracket with a pin (2:58), a 7-2 win, a 14-2 major decision in pool play, then a pin in 4:50 in the first round. Last, but not least, Freddie Pagan, is also undefeated on the year, after two pins (2:11 and 3:38) and a 7-2 decision, followed by a 3:13 pin in the first round of the Gold. Suffice to say, these kids came a long way to wrestle their best.
From almost as far, Airline High School in Bossier City, Louisiana traveled 456 Miles to compete. Chase Cox, Head Coach for Airline said it took them about nine hours to make it to Enid. They came up on Thursday to rest and get ready for Friday’s Noon start time. “This is our second time here. We always try to preach to our kids to find really good competition. Oklahoma wrestling is superior to Louisiana wrestling in our area, so it’s really good to travel and see some nationally ranked kids like at Mid America. We really look forward to the competition and really love wrestling here,” Coach Cox said. Even though they expect some tough matches, Airline brought some studs. “We brought nine kids, would’ve been more, but three guys had to take the ACT tomorrow. Four made the Gold bracket.” Out of those four, really keep your eye on 120 pounder, Ernie Perry III. Ernie is a two time Louisiana State Champion and his only loss as a high school wrestler was at Mid America Nationals last time he was here. This year, Ernie completed Pool play with three pins (in 5:25, 0:29 and 0:32) and got a 14-5 major decision in his first Gold Bracket match. Of Enid, Coach Cox says: “We really love the town, everyone’s real friendly and makes us fell welcome. The tree looks gorgeous, but we aren’t used to this cold weather!”
As for the home team, the Enid Plainsmen entered ten young men in the tournament, to mixed success. “We wrestled fairly well, we had six guys make the gold bracket, so I was pleased with that. Guys are working, and we (Coach Corey Clayton and I) are seeing improvements here and there and kids starting to put things together,” Enid Head Coach Trent Holland said.
Hector Perez (106 pounds) made the second round of the Gold Bracket after two pins in pool play (1:23, 0:41) and a pin in the first round (4:49) of the Gold.
At 113 pounds, Sophomore Payton Zweifel had two pins (0:42, 1:36) and a 9-0 major decision in pool play before losing his first match 4-1 to a Texas Senior, Chase Davis from Southlake Carroll (who also had two pins in pool) in the Gold bracket. He has a chance to wrestle back to 5th place on Saturday.
At 132, Vinny Vandiver had a tough day going 0-3, before pinning his first opponent in the Silver (consolation bracket) in 1:37. He has a chance to win the consolation bracket if he wrestles well.
Steven Brooks (138 pounds) went 1-2 in pool play. He made up for it by pinning Kyle Manuel from the Louisiana Airline team in 1:12 in the consolation bracket. Coach Holland noted “I know Steven Brooks was kind of frustrated with some of his wrestling today, but he’s got some tough competition and he’s actually improved on the things he is doing and how he is doing them.” Brooks can still win the consolation bracket.
Senior Trinit Zweifel (145 pounds) made it to the Gold bracket behind two pins (1:20 and 1:35) and an OT loss in pool play. He ran into a buzzsaw in the first round of the bracket and lost 12-2 to Kody Routledge, an undefeated wrestler from Edmond North who previously had two pins and a tech fall. “I know he got beat, but he’s a Senior who is tough and keeps battling. He has a good attitude no matter what happens and is just out there enjoying wrestling,” Coach Holland said.
Enid entered two wrestlers at 152, which was the biggest bracket of the tournament. Leslie Fortner went 0-4, which eliminated him from the tournament and Jason Pearson went 1-2 making it to the consolation bracket on Saturday.
At 182, Jason Sayers had two pins (2:34, 1:10) and a bye to make it to the Gold bracket, where he was pinned in the first round by Garrett Wells of Glenpool. “Jason is a kid who hasn’t been on the mat in probably two years and he’s coming in and wrestling tough,” said Coach Holland.
At 195 Carlos Alvarado had himself a day with two pins in pool play (2:43, 2:49) and a bye, then just overwhelmed his first round Gold opponent and pinned him in 28 seconds!
Finally at Heavyweight, Seth Melvin made it to the Gold bracket with a pin in 1:49 and a close 3-0 loss. In the first round of bracket play he got pinned by Adley Bufford, which was a rematch of the Tuesday’s dual against Sante Fe.
As a group, Enid High finished with a solid 18-16 record with 16 of those wins coming by pinfall. When asked what Carlos and Hector need to do to follow up on their undefeated Friday Coach Holland said “They just need to focus on staying in position, winning the small battles, and stay focused on what they need to do.”
Coach Holland really likes getting this tournament in at the beginning of the year. “This format allows the kids to get a lot of mat time, which is good for them in the long term. It also gives Coach Clayton and I a lot of video to break down and see the areas we need to work on and make improvement,” said Coach Holland. When asked about a non Enid wrestler that really looked impressive, Coach Holland pointed out the Tuttle Heavyweight (Harley Andrews). “Physique wise and the way he attacks people is pretty aggressive.” Andrews was 3-0, all first period pins.
Wrestling resumes on Saturday (December 11th) at 10:30 a.m. at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets are available at the Stride Bank Center box office before and during the tournament. All Enid wrestlers will have at least two matches, and likely more, Saturday.
December 1-January 2 Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid (400 S. Independence) Hours: Monday-Thursday 3 pm-9 pm Friday 3 pm-11 pm Saturday 12 pm-11 pm Sunday 12 pm-9 pm
December 1-January 6 The One Enid: World’s Largest Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree (150 W. Park) 140-ft tree decorated with 20,000 lights and 10,000 ornaments. See TheOneEnid.com for updated events.
December 1 5:30 pm Battle of the Bowls Chili Cook off Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Garriott) $5 per person, 10 tickets to vote for your fave!
December 3-5 10 am-5 pm Friday & Saturday, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) U-CUT Christmas trees, pre-cut trees, wreaths, petting zoo, gift shop
December 3 5-7 pm Leonardo’s Nights of Lights Adventure Quest at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Santa, elves, arts & crafts, games
6 pm “A Christmas Celebration” presented by E2 Kids, Youth and Refuge Bands The One Christmas Tree (Downtown Enid)
December 4 5:30 pm Santa Stroll 5K, Fun Run & Santa Walk Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe – S side of lake)
6 pm-8 pm Christmas in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Drive-through Christmas lights display
6:30 pm Junior Welfare League Charity Gala: A Night in Tinsletown Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) Tickets $85 each
9 pm Live Music: Born in November Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)
December 7 5 pm-8 pm Candy Cane Cash Holiday Event & Drawing Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
December 8 6 pm & 7:30 pm Star of Bethlehem NOC Mackie Planetarium (Randolph & Hedges) See the sky over Babylon as it looked to the Wise Men over 2,000 years ago. Free admission, non-perishable food donations accepted.
December 10-11 12 pm Mid-America Nationals Wrestling Tournament Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Enid High School hosts some of the top teams from four states.
December 10-12 10 am-5 pm Friday & Saturday, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) U-CUT Christmas trees, pre-cut trees, wreaths, petting zoo, gift shop
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Living Drive-Through Nativity First Church of the Nazarene (324 N Cleveland) Guests drive through a pathway of lights and witness first-hand the story of the first Christmas as portrayed in 10 different scenes.
December 10 9:30 am – 11:30 am Santa Visits the Library! Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine)
5 pm-7 pm Leonardo’s Nights of Lights Adventure Quest at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Santa, elves, arts & crafts, games
5 pm-9 pm Christmas in the Village Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Experience Christmas in the Cherokee Outlet as it was over 100 years ago.
December 11 10 am-2 pm Friends of the Library Book, Bake & Craft Expo Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine)
4:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play The One Enid (150 W. Park) This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
6 pm Ag Experts on Tap Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6 pm-8 pm Christmas in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Drive-through Christmas lights display
9 pm Comedy and Cuisine Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple) $40 (Dinner/Show) $30 (Show Only) Purchase at Boondocks or on their facebook page Featuring Reginald Ballard (“Bruh-man” and seen on TV shows Martin, and The Bernie Mack Show)
December 12 6 pm “The Wonderous Mystery” presented by Emmanuel’s Bridge Choir and Orchestra Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Garriott)
December 13-17 6 pm-8 pm Trolley Bob Christmas Lights Tour Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Enjoy the best Christmas lights displays of Enid and Lahoma from the heated comfort of Trolley Bob. Tickets $18, available at Enid Welcome Center.
December 14 6:30 pm Pinot and Paint Pour (Reservations Required) Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
December 15 7:30 pm Trivia Night Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
8 pm Comedy Night Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
December 16 7:30 pm Trivia Night Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
December 17-19 10 am-5 pm Friday & Saturday, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) U-CUT Christmas trees, pre-cut trees, wreaths, petting zoo, gift shop
December 17 5 pm-7 pm Leonardo’s Nights of Lights Adventure Quest at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Santa, elves, arts & crafts, games
December 18 9 am-2 pm Holidays on Maine (Christmas edition) The One Enid (150 W. Park Ave.)
11 am-1 pm Sleigh Rides with Santa Bennie’s Barn Horse Therapy Ranch (4914 E. Rupe) $5 admission per person
1 pm & 4 pm It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play The One Enid (150 W. Park) This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
6 pm-8 pm Christmas in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Drive-through Christmas lights display
December 20 9:30 am – 11:30 am Santa Visits the Library! Enid Public Library (120 W. Maine)
December 22 7:30 pm Trivia Night Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
December 23 7 pm-9 pm Hometown Christmas featuring Kyle Dillingham The One Enid (150 W. Park)
7:30 pm Trivia Night Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Ugly Sweater Christmas Party (No Cover!) Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)
December 24 2, 4, 6 and 8 pm Community Christmas Eve Services The ONE Christmas Tree (Downtown Enid)
December 29 7:30 pm Trivia Night Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
December 30 7 pm Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer
7:30 pm Trivia Night Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
December 31 10 am-12 pm Leonardo’s Noon Year’s Eve Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
9 pm-1 am Gaslight Theatre’s Steampunk New Year’s Eve Gala Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) Tickets $75 each, $125 for a couple, $375 for table of six
7 pm – Close Super New Year’s Eve Party Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple) Free champagne, countdown, confetti canons
8 pm – 2 am Moose Lodge New Year’s Eve Party feat. Robert Allen Band (Open to the Public) Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9 pm – 1 am Steampunk NYE Party Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence) Tickets can be purchased at gaslighttheatre.org or Stride Bank Center
