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First Fridays Gospel & Bluegrass jam is set

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All are welcome to come play or listen! That’s the word from the organizers of the First Fridays Gospel & Bluegrass Open Jam.
That’s right! An open Gospel & Bluegrass Jam, called First Fridays, will generally be held the first Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Most jam sessions will end by 9:00 p.m.
The first open jam session is set for Fri., Mar. 4 at 6:00 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 jam organizer David Weinberg.
Those who have questions may contact Mr. Weinberg at 630-456-6744.

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11 file for Lindsay city counsel

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The Lindsay City Council election is set for Tues., Apr. 5, and 11 people have filed for the four open seats.
Four total seats are open: three seats carry a two-year term, and one seat will fulfill an unexpired one-year term.
Candidates are Vern Roe, Angel Wilbourn, Amy Elledge, Billy R. Nye, Jr., Bev Barker, Bart Drennan, Greg Henderson, Tom Inman, Stephanie Palmer, Steve Staggs, and Shanda Hernandez.
The Lindsay City Council has seven seats total. The three members who remain on the Council, and are not up for re-election, are Josh Miller, Robin Staggs, and Anthony Hernandez.
The election is set for Tues., Apr. 5. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Oklahoma Historial Society plans banquet

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The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will host its annual Awards Banquet on Thurs., Feb. 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, according to a news release.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt will be the guest speaker, and Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith will emcee.
 At this annual ceremony, the OHS will make presentations to OHS annual award recipients, State Historic Preservation Office annual award recipients, Guardians of History honorees and will induct four individuals into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame.
 Longtime OHS Executive Director Bob Blackburn will be inducted along with noted historians Davis Joyce and Theda Perdue, as well as Oklahoma history advocate Justice Yvonne Kauger. 
A cocktail reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., and dinner and the awards program will follow at 6:30 p.m. 
Proceeds from this event will be matched by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and will go toward the Dr. Bob Blackburn Collections Endowment Fund. This endowment provides the OHS with funds to collect and preserve archival collections and artifacts that tell the story of Oklahoma. 
Information about the event is available awww.okhistory.org/awardsbanquet. Tickets may be purchased there, as well. 
The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City.
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 memers 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. More information is available at www.okhistory.org.
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Pauls Valley Opry rescheduled for Febrary

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The Pauls Valley Opry performance originally set for Sat., Feb. 5, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 12 due to the recent bad weather, according to Becky Hill.
The concert will be held in the Pauls Valley High School Auditorium, Ms. Hill explained.
The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Memory Makers Band, with special guests Anne Young, Gunner Shi Donham, April Davis, Randall Armstrong, Jae L. Stillwell, Michael Webb, and Zack Mitchell. The MC is John Williams. 
Admission is charged, but children ages 12 and under are admitted FREE of charge.
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What better way to spend Valentine's Day than helping to make Prom Night safe for our youngsters, and then cheering the Leopardettes and Leopards on to basketball victory?
The Lindsay High School After Prom committee is hosting a dinner to raise funds to help keep young people safe on prom night, according to a news release. 
 The all-you-can-eat dinner, which consist of homemade stew and chili, is set for Mon., Feb. 14 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., prior to the Leopardettes and Leopards games against Pauls Valley.
The meal will be served in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria is located inside the Elementary School, located at the corner of S.W. 8th and Creek Streets.