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Geronimo's Birthday
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- The town of Geronimo is planning its annual birthday celebration for September 14th and 15th.
As usual the festivities will begin with a parade and end with a street dance and fireworks.
If you are interested in being a vendor contact Geronimo City Hall at 353-5511.
Pickers Paradise
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- Pickers Paradise Flea Market @ the Comanche Co. Fairgrounds in Lawton Sept.15th is a monthly market that offers vintage, antiques & collectibles, this & that, arts & crafts, knickknacks, new & used merchandise, unique treasures and much more! Shop early for the best selection from the market vendors.
9am to 4pm
JUNKIN' DONE FUN!!!
Want to sell your stuff? Space Available!! sign up @ montagefestivals@earthlink.net or call 405-596-1687
Geronimo Bull Riding Classic
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- The Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department's 25th Annual "Silver Anniversary" Geronimo Bull Riding Classic Present by Harper Construction, Geronimo, OK
Saturday September 15, 2012 5:30 pm
30 Bull Riders, 2 Veteran Rodo Clowns, Top Rodeo Bull Fighters and every seat is great.
Tickets $8(advance) $10 (at gate)
Tickets Sold at
Crutcher's for the West, Showman's Choice, Lawton Co-Op, First Command Financial Services, Chatty Co-op, or call Cecillia Dunlap 580.458.9953 and McKenna Buchfink 580.574.1493
Geronimo Celebration
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- There will be a street dance Saturday night after
the bull riding feat. THE ALLEN BIFFLE BAND
from Duncan ok. Allen is a nashville recording
artist. Come out & listen to some great country & red dirt music. Hope to see you there!!
"Manicures & Monuments"
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- Blue Moon Productions Dinner Theatre
Janann, a young girl from a dysfunctional family, discovers the importance of having someone to care for and someone to care for her.
The author of this Oklahoma-based script is Dallas playwright Vicki Caroline Cheatwood, who was born and raised in Lawton-Ft. Sil and has strong ties to the area. "Manicures& Monuments" is directed by Jack Hunsucker.
Dates: September 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2012
Times: Buffet - 7:00 pm; Show - 8:00 pm
Tickets: Dinner-$10; Adult-$15; Student-$10
Dinner is optional.
www.bluemoonlawton.org (580)591-6730
Frederick Arts ‘n Action calling for Artists and Entertainment!
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- Preparations are underway for this year’s Arts ‘n Action to be held in Frederick OK on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 at the Tillman County Courthouse Square. The Frederick Arts & Humanities Council is now accepting Applications for artist booths. Booth spaces are $45 each and the artist has their choice of a 10’x10’ open space or 2-4’x8’ panels. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 7th. Applications can be picked up at the Frederick Chamber office, or forwarded by mail. For more information you can contact the Frederick Chamber of Commerce at (580) 335-2126, or by calling Arts ‘n Action Chair Karen Caldwell at (580) 305-5287. In addition, the Frederick Arts & Humanities Council is now booking talent for the Art Show. They are look for all singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians! If you or someone you know is interested in performing, please contact Michelle Wood at (580) 305-2956.
[All day event] Western Fall Fest
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- Five Duncan entities will transform Duncan into "The place to be" the weekend of Sept. 15th. Truly a Destination Duncan weekend!
*******THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012*********
Western Fall Fest kicks off Thursday when the Heritage Longhorn Herd is driven up the ol' Chisholm Trail from the Bray area to the outskirts of Duncan. A special press event and cowboy meet and greet will take place that night at 7:00pm. (580) 252-6692
*********FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012*********
The Heritage Center opens at 10:00 am for a day of activities for senior citizens, families and kids. Vendors of all kinds, live music and fun await! http://www.onthechisholmtrail.com (580) 252-6692
Stay until after 5:00pm, for the Chuckwagon Dinner and Wine Tastings, followed by a FREE concert Church of the Western Swing (COWS) band at 7:00pm at the On the Trail Monument.
Roving historical characters will re-enact parts of Oklahoma history during the day on Friday and Saturday. Duncan Little Theatre actors will bring these characters to life like a reality show from the past.
**********SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012**********
The Herd arrives at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center at 9:00 am to moooove into the Western Spirit Celebration. All day long participate in family activities inside and outside the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. FREE children’s area, stock dog runs, mule jumping, cowboy and chuckwagon demonstrations, and lots and lots of FREE music and fun!
Duncan AMBUCS presents the 5th Annual Wine'N on the Chisholm Trail featuring the following Oklahoma wineries: The Range Winery from Anadarko, Oak Hills Winery from Chelsea, Woods and Waters Winery from Anadarko, Native Spirits from Norman and Stable Ridge Winery from Stroud. Wine Tasting is $10.00 and all proceeds go towards purchasing AMTRYKES for handicapped individuals in Stephen's County. For more information contact LuLane Dutton 580.251.1252 Cell/Text.
Keep a watch out for Duncan Little Theater’s strolling re-enactors. Can you guess who they are?
How about a Saturday night with fabulous bluegrass stars? "The Quebe Sisters Band" at the Simmons Center concert starts at 7:30pm. Hosted by the Chisholm Trail Arts Council. Tickets are going fast! Contact Ms. Leena Frace at www.chisholmtrailarts.com (580) 252-4160 for ticket info.
**********SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012********
The Prairie House Vintage Days will be held from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on their grounds at 814 W Oak. Music, food and fun in the historic W.T. Foreman house!
[All day event] “Arts N Action” Art and Craft Show
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- For more Information: Frederick Chamber of Commerce, 580-335-2126.
The Frederick Arts and Humanities Council is gearing up for the Annual “Arts N Action” Art and Craft Show Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Frederick OK. Also happening that day is the Friends of the Frederick Library’s Annual Book Sale.
The Art show, held on the Tillman County Courthouse Square, at the intersection of Highway 183 and Hwy 5 in Frederick, will open at 10 am and continue until 4 pm.
Artists will offer handcrafted original items such as Jenny Perry's Mosaics; Ronald Kuykendall, Pottery, glass jewelry; Beverly Summerford, Pottery & Photography; and Carolyn Mystrick, Watercolors; Jim Shelley fused glass; Mark Fuller, pottery; Larry Greer’s watercolors; and Goat Milk Soap from Barbara Adams and Two Peacocks Soaps. There will be many others as well.
The Festival also will offer many new and various food vendors. Food items offered will include: Frito Pies, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers,
Taco Salads, Homemade Ice Cream, Cinnamon Rolls and Homemade Desserts.
The Arts Council also has a great entertainment line-up for the Festival, featuring some of the best local entertainment
around.
The Frederick Chamber will be offering several different types of t-shirts at a special price of $5, those include Abernathy Boy, Hackberry Flat, and Oyster Fry shirts. Limited sizes only.
There will be plenty to see at the Pioneer Townsite Museum, which is located just west of the Art Show, and will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Tillman County Historical Society will be hosting a special book signing by local author Richard McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s new book “Peaceful Valley” is a comprehensive history of the town of Tipton, OK.
Speaking of books, the Friends of the Frederick Library will have their annual book sale at the Grey Gish Event Center at 126 N Main Street. The Book Sale will be from 9am until 3pm, and includes paperbacks, hardbacks, and fiction and non-fiction books on all subjects and from many genres. All proceeds go to benefit the Frederick Public Library.
In addition the Pioneer Townsite Museum offers multiple exhibits, buildings, and artifacts to portray life in rural Southwest Oklahoma in the 1920’s. Be sure to visit the interactive Abernathy Boys exhibit, complete with a 1910 Brush Automobile!
Admission is free to the Townsite. Admission is also free to the nearby Crawford Collection, and will be open from 10am- 2pm. The Crawford Collection in downtown Frederick is a private collection of more than 160 animal trophies mounts that were collected from throughout the world by Frederick’s Crawford family.
The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team will be conducting a training weekend that weekend as well, and visitors to Frederick are welcome to come out to the Frederick Airport to visit the historical hangar and see the Team’s operations.
For more information, please contact the Frederick Chamber of Commerce at 580-335-2126, or visit www.frederickokchamber.org.
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[9:00am] LAWTON-FT. SILL MOUNTAIN METRO AMBUCS CHALLENGE TRAIL FESTIVAL
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- We are excited to announce and invite everyone to our annual Challenge Trail Festival being held September 15 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Goodyear Recreation Pavilion. This is a free event for physically and mentally challenged people of all ages. The trail is wheelchair accessible and handicap bathrooms are available.
Anyone interested in being a participant may contact Anita Love at 580-355-0581. There is a registration form and medical liability release form that must be completed by race day.
We will have food, fun and prizes for the participants. Lunch will be served at noon and awards will be presented from 1pm to 2pm.
For years, the AmTryke has benefited and delighted children with disabilities. It has allowed them to experience the pleasure of riding freely even among peers without disabilities. Physical therapists acknowledge the AmTryke’s therapeutic benefits to patients, citing improved motor skills and strength development. In fact AmTryke was inspired by a therapist. There are many sizes available with adjustments that can be made to accommodate the height, weight and reach of each person from cradle to gray.
We also build ramps for handicapped people and we provide scholarships for therapists who in turn help thousands of handicap individuals.
[10:00am] ACBL SECTIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
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- BETTY HALL MEMORIAL LAWTON SECTIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT 11 am - 3:30 p.m.;Center For Creative Living 3501 Dr. Elsie Ham Drive Laawton, Ok. 73505 Open Pairs - $10 (lunch included); Newcomers - $6; Swiss Teams - $22/person (lunch included) TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN - WITTIE RAINWATER - 580-357-3807, E-MAIL iansgrams@att.net; PARTNERSHIP CHAIR - HILLARY HENRY - 580-704-2063; E-MAIL hhenry@pas.org; OPAL THURMAN - 580-357-6585 - E-MAIL othurman@sbcglobal.net
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