The Lindsay Band program wants your shoes! Old, new, mismatched…it doesn’t matter, ALL shoes are accepted! The more shoes we can collect, the more money our band program will earn, according to band director, Shelby Lam It’s a win-win-win…you get a little extra closet space, shoes are repurposed instead of going into a landfill, and your local band kids get the benefit of a great fundraiser! Any shoes you’d like to donate can be dropped off at the Lindsay band room, located adjacent to the Leopard Arena. Shoes will be accepted through December 16. Please contact Band Director, Shelby Lam, at ssanders@lindsay.k12.ok.us or (405) 756-3132 with questions.
“Come celebrate Christmas at the Murray-Lindsay Mansion this Sun., Dec. 4, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.” That’s the word from Shawn Bridwell of the Lindsay Community Historical Society.
Visitors will be able to walk through the beautifully decorated historic Mansion. This special event has a lot of meaning for the Lindsay Community and represents a beautiful home where the families of the Murrays and the Lindsays enjoyed COMING to GRANDMA’S HOUSE. Both of the grandmas of this family gladly SHARED THEIR HOME with friends and families.
Photos with Santa (with a photographer) will be available on the third floor.
Visitors will also be treated to punch, cider, cookies, and snacks.
The Murray family moved in to the Mansion just in time for their first Christmas in December of 1881.
“Come step back in time with us this year, once again,” Mr.Bridwell added.
The Murray-Lindsay Mansion is located just south of Lindsay on Hwy. 76, then west about a mile at Erin Springs, at 13031 N. County Road 3025.
“Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there,” Mr. Bridwell concluded.
The annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Lindsay is set for Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., according to John Collins. The dinner will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 410 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay. Meals can be delivered in Lindsay and close to Lindsay only. To-go meals are also available, and may be called in ahead of time. “Donations are still needed, and are greatly appreciated. Usually 500 or more people are being fed at this event; some years many more,” Mr. Collins went on to say. “Volunteers are still needed to help on Wednesday afternoon in prepping the food, along with volunteers for tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day,” Mr Collins continued. This annual tradition began in 1982, when the John and Thelma Howell family began serving a community Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who wanted to attend. Through the years, attendance grew, and the Howells added more family members to help feed the large crowds. Thanksgiving of 2014 marked the last time the Howell, Robertson and Springman families held the dinner. Since then, others in the community have organized the annual dinner. “Everyone is welcome! If you don’t have family to enjoy the day with, please come enjoy a meal with us. If you’re in the Lindsay area and need a meal or meals delivered, please call us at the church Wednesday afternoon or Thanksgiving morning, Thurs., Nov. 25,” Mr. Collins added. Those who have further questions may contact Mr. Collins. On Thanksgiving Day, calls will be accepted at the church by dialing 405-756-2781, or by contacting Mr. Collins at 405-756-7217.
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