Category: News Notes

God’s Big Country Church is set to hold their Third Saturday Night Singing this week, Sat., July. 16, according to Pastor Jerry Auld.
The Country Gospel singing begins at 7:00 p.m. at the church, located at 2215 County Road 1350 in Blanchard.
“Come out and worship with us in song! Bring your songs, bring your instruments, and join us,” Pastor Auld added.
Food and fellowship follows the singing.
The church holds Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.
“We would love to see everyone here!” Pastor Auld added.
Those who have questions may text or call Pastor Auld at 405-465-2825 or Cathy Auld at 405-320-1940.
“We look forward to seeing you all!” Pastor Auld concluded.

“We’re having Christmas in July!”, that’s the word from Jason Bridwell of State Farm in Lindsay.
The agency is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local children through Lindsay’s Joy Store at Christmastime.
Donations will be accepted through Fri., July 29 and can be dropped off at Jason Bridwell State Farm, 311 W. Cherokee, Suite A, in Lindsay.

Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee has partnered with Oklahoma Humanities (OH) to host OH’s book discussion series “Let’s Talk About It.”
The book club meetings will take place as monthly in-person and online gatherings at the museum on Blue Hawk Peak and will feature a different book title each month from July to November.
All five of the books in the program have the overarching theme of the historical cowboy—the hired man on horseback who rode the ranges and trails of the post–Civil War West.
The readings for this program may help to explain the primacy of the cowboy over all other western types from the 19th century.
Each month, a scholar will give a 45-minute synopsis on the chosen book. After the synopsis, the scholar will lead an open forum discussion with the participants.
All of the events in the book discussion series will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:
July 16:
“Cowboy Life: Reconstructing an American Myth”
(1975) by William W. Savage Jr.
August 20:
“The Virginian” (1902) by Owen Wister
September 17:
“The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days” (1903) by Andy Adams
October 15:
“Monte Walsh” (1963) by Jack Schaefer
November 19:
“Lonesome Dove” (1985) by Larry McMurtry
This program is free to the public. The museum will provide all the books, refreshments and the venue. All participants need to bring is the desire to add to the discussion. Anyone can participate and may check out the books at the museum beginning in May.
The Pawnee Bill Ranch will have copies for purchase if participants wish to keep a copy of the books in the series. For more information, call 918-762-2513 or come by the museum to sign up for the program and take home the latest book in the “Let’s Talk About It” series.
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum is located at 1141 Pawnee Bill Road in Pawnee.
Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites, and affiliates across the state.
Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit http://www.okhistory.org.

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