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Frederick Oyster Fry
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- Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry Tickets Now on Sale!
The Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry returns this year with fresh Texas Gulf Coast oysters, crafts, and free attractions for everyone!
The 2013 Oyster Fry will be held on Saturday, February 23rd from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Prather Brown Center Cafeteria, 211 S 13th in Frederick OK.
Diners at Frederick’s Fantastic Oyster Fry will have their choice of fried oysters or raw oysters. The dinner also comes with homemade slaw, chips, bread and a drink. Homemade desserts will also be available for a minimal cost.
Advance Tickets are $16 and may be purchased through the Chamber Office. Again this year, tickets may be purchased in advance by credit card by a secure website at www.frederickokchamber.org. Patrons are encouraged to use this secure site, as this will allow the Chamber office to process your order much more quickly! Credit card orders can still be placed by calling the chamber office at (580) 335-2126.
Tickets will be available around Frederick soon. Tickets will cost $20 the day of the Fry.
Oyster Fry Tickets now available in Frederick at Box Inc, Jackson Funeral Home, Farm Bureau, Howard Chiropractic, First National Bank, BankFirst, and the Chamber Office!
A craft show will run in conjunction with the Oyster Fry down the street at the First United Methodist Church at 12th and Grand, and at the Gray Gish Event Center at 126 N Main St, and at the former “Sweet Magnolia” antique store at 124 West Grand. Approximately 50 craft vendors will offer a wide variety of items for sale and exhibit, including toys, pottery, goat soap, candy, jewelry, woodcrafts, leather crafts, candles, needlework, and much, much more. The craft show will begin at 11:00 a.m. and run until 7:00 p.m., while the fry itself will run from 4pm until 6:30 pm.
Although Oysters are the main attraction in Frederick on Saturday,
February 23rd, there are many other free things to see and do.
The Frederick Arts and Humanities Council will open the Lois Long Center at 116 S. 9th at 10:00am on Saturday, February 23 for a show and sale of the Council’s private art collection. Limited edition prints, pottery ,originals oils and watercolors by M.C. Hullender, Larry Greer, John Tracy, Marilyn Todd and other artists will be offered at very affordable prices.
Tours of the historic Ramona adjacent to the Lois Long will also be given. There will no fee to view the art collection and sale or to tour the Ramona. Stop by for some light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase some terrific art work. Ramona and Lois Long will close at 4:00pm
Jenny Perry Mosaics
Mosaic artist and chamber member Jenny Perry has her studio in downtown Frederick at 114. N Main, the studio will be open to the public on Oyster Fry Day from noon until 5:00 pm. Be sure to stop in to say hello and gaze upon all the artwork.
The Pioneer Townsite Historical Museum houses the Abernathy Boys Exhibit, as well as many other wonderful exhibits, and will be open from 1pm until 5pm. Learn about he boy’s amazing cross country adventure in 1910, and step back into pioneer life in the 1920’s.
The Crawford Collection in downtown Frederick is a private collection of more
than 160 animal trophy mounts that were collected from throughout the world by Frederick’s Crawford family. It will be open from 1 pm until 6 pm.
Also, Frederick’s Carnegie Library will be open from 9am- 4pm, and offers free Wi-Fi for those who may need to facebook while in Frederick!
The World War II Airborne Demonstration Team, Frederick Airport, Southeast of Frederick.
During World War II Frederick was home to Frederick Army Air Field. The World
War II Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation has established its headquarters at the Frederick airport in the sole remaining hangar that has been preserved from that time. The team honors veterans through WWII style static line parachute jumps at events throughout the United States and Europe.
The Hanger will be open from 1 pm until 5 pm that day.
Also visit Hackberry Flat Wetlands, a restored wetland that attracts thousands of migratory birds including Whooping Cranes and other rare species. Be sure to visit the Hackberry Flat Center for updated birding information, it will be open from 9am to 3pm. Located Southeast of
Frederick, go South on Hwy 183 and follow the signs.
For more information, or to order tickets, and to see photos of all these great free attractions, go to www.frederickokchamber.org. You may also call the Chamber at 580-335-2126.
[All day event] ACBL Sanctioned Sectional Bridge Tournament
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- Lawton Sectional Bridge Tournament Feb. 23,24, 2013 at the Apache Casino Hotel 2315 E. Gore Blvd., Lawton, Ok. On Saturday Open Pairs, Knock Outs, Newcomer Pairs,all start at 9 a.m. On Sunday Sratified Swiss Teams start at 10 am Tournament Chair - Hillary Henry, 580-704-2063 hhenry@pas.org; Newcomers - Whittie Rainwater 580-357-3807, iansgrams@att.net; Partner-ship - Opal Thurman 580-357-6585, othurman@sbcglobal.net Entry Fees - Open Pairs & Knock Outs $10 per person per session; Newcomer Events - $6 per person per session; Swiss Teams - $88 per team $22 per person (gourmet meal included)
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[8:00pm] LCT presents 'Sylvia' by A.R. Gurney
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- Lawton Community Theatre presents “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney.
“Sylvia” is the story about a friendly stray dog that a man named Greg rescues from the park. Sylvia quickly becomes Greg’s best friend, but his wife is not so sure she wants Sylvia in the family. Don’t miss this howlingly funny comedy about a man, his dog, and his marriage. Performances are February 22, 23, 24, 28, March 1, 2, 3. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm. Sunday matinees are at 2pm. For tickets call (580) 355-1600 or go to www.lct.ok.org “Sylvia” is sponsored by Ana Basora Walker and Jay Walker, Attorneys.
Audition Call
Calling all actors! LCT will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “God’s Favorite” on Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26 at 7pm. Five men and three women are needed for this hilarious contemporary morality tale based on the story of Job. Performances are April 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21. Perusal scripts are available for a $10 refundable deposit. Call (580) 355-1600 for details.
Mark your calendars!
Southern Chocolate, a Night on the Veranda
Our annual chocolate event featuring fine food, chocolate martinis, live and silent auctions, and lots and lots of chocolate. Saturday, April 6 at 7pm in the New City Hall Banquet Room. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. New this year…Valet Parking! Reserve your table now by calling (580) 355-1600.
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