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Bluegrass Association to host jam session

The Central Oklahoma Gospel Bluegrass Association presents First Fridays Gospel and Bluegrass Jam, according to jam organizer David Weinberg.
All are welcome to come play or listen, Mr. Weinburg explained.
The jam session is held the first Friday of each month at Erin Springs Baptist Church, located at at 13053, Lindsay.
Open jam will begin at 6:00 p.m. Most jam sessions will end by 9:00 p.m.
Time slot length may vary depending on attendance, and will be assigned on a first-come basis, excepting any special guest arrangements.
“Erin Springs Baptist Church has been kind enough to allow us use of their facility, so I personally request that we all behave respectfully in all ways, and bring no food or drink into the sanctuary,” says Mr. Weinberg.
The church is located at 13053 State Hwy. 76, south of Lindsay.
Those who have questions may contact Mr. Weinberg at 630-456-6744.
More details are available at facebook.com/oklahomabluegrassassociation.

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Pauls Valley Opry set for this Saturday

A full line-up of entertainers are set to perform at the Pauls Valley Opry on Sat., June 4, according to an announcement.
The entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Pauls Valley Junior High School auditorium, located at 109 W. Guy Avenue in Pauls Valley.
The event will feature music by the Memory Makers Band, with special guests John Williams, April Davis, Rod Jones, Mary Alice Koehn, Dea Newsom, and Dana Price.
John Williams will serve as the emcee.

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First Church of Lindsay celebrates 15th


The First Church of Lindsay is set to celebrate their 15th anniversary with a series of services this weekend, according to Angel Wilbourn.
Services will be held Thurs., May 26 at 7:00 p.m., Fri., May 27 at 7:00 p.m., and Sun., May 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Featured speakers include Bishop Terry Erwin of Paoli, Bishop Douglas White of Silsbee, Texas, Rev. Benjamine White of Silsbee, Texas, and Rev. Shane Burn of Oklahoma City.
Host pastor Scott Wilbourn invites the community to join in the time of worship and celebration.
Those who would like further information may contact Ms. Wilbourn at 405-756-7282.

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Foodbank distribution set for this Saturday

The Lindsay Community Foodbank will be giving out food Sat., May 28, according to Lisa Jackson of Lindsay’s Calvary Baptist Church.
The Foodbank will be open at the church between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Those who would like to fill out an application for the Foodbank may still do so. Applications may be filled out at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 410 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
“If you are an individual or a business that would like to volunteer at the Foodbank, please call me, Lisa Jackson, at 405-756-2781,” Ms. Jackson explained.

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Blood drive set for Thurs., May 26

Adventure Starts Here . . . by giving blood.
In fact, blood is urgently needed in Oklahoma.
The next Lindsay Community Blood Drive is set for Thurs., May 26, and will be held at the United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 114 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay.
All donors receive a FREE Adventure Starts Here t-shirt, plus their choice of one FREE adult admission to Safari Joe’s H2O, Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Zoo, or Frontier City, while supplies last.
The blood drives are put on by the Oklahoma Blood Institute and South Central Medical and Resource Center in Lindsay.
All healthy adults, ages 16 years and older, are encouraged to give. Donations take about an hour and can be made every 56 days.
Donors are reminded to take a photo ID with them to the drive.
Those seeking more information may contact Ms. Aprill at 405-756-4605.
Appointments are encouraged and can be made at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777.