February 4, 2010
January 4, 2010
December 2, 2009
Pioneer Woman visits Oklahoma City
Be sure and catch the Pioneer Woman when she comes to Oklahoma City.
She’s got great recipes and a humorous take on country life.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
7:00 PM
BARNES & NOBLE
13800 North May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
November 24, 2009
Centennial Series by Glenda Carlile
The third book in the Centennial Series: Oklahoma Women Creators of Destiny is now on sale! The set of books, written by Glenda Carlile and published by New Forums Press as part of their Centennial Series, traces the history of Oklahoma women from Territorial Days to the present.
Buckskin, Calico, and Lace: Oklahoma’s Territorial Women -
Profiles a variety of women that contributed to the formation of the state including Anna Overholser, Elva Ferguson, Cattle Annie and Little Britches, Belle Starr, Kate Barnard, “Ketcucky” Daisy, Will Rogers Mother Mary and the all women town of Bethsheba.
Petticoats, Politics, and Pirouettes: Oklahoma Women from 1900 to 1950 –
Oklahoma’s heritage is continued with more exciting stories of Oklahoma women including the Five Indian Ballerinas, Perle Mesta, U.S. Representative Alice Robertson, Chief Alice Brown Davis, Te Ata, Augusta Metcalfe, Angie Debo, Norma Smallwood, Ruby Darby, Rosemary Hogan and even the infamous “Ma” Barker.
Astronauts, Athletes, and Ambassadors: Oklahoma Women form 1950 to 2007 –
Pioneers in their own way, these women continue to open new frontiers and bring glory to Oklahoma. Some of these prominent women are: Jerrie Cobb, Shannon Lucid, Shannon Miller, Bertha Teague, Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, Mayor Mazola McKerson, June Brooks, Clara Luper, Chief Wilma Mankiller, the Five Miss Americas, Kay Starr, Reba McEntire, Wanda Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Billie Letts, Doris Travis, Ida “B” Blackburn, Leona Mitchell, Alma Wilson, Donna Nigh, Mary Fallin, Merline Lovelace, and General Rita Aragon.
The books are available on Amazon or by special order. Use the special order and get all three for $45. To place a special order call 405-681-8071.
November 18, 2009
November 10, 2009
Romance in the Stacks
Don’t forget – this Thursday is Romance in the Stacks!
The time to register has already past but if you would like a spot email Bill Young at byoung@oltn.odl.state.ok.us
Hardesty Regional Library
Thursday, November 12th from 10:30 to 2:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 10)
Enjoy the following:
- Laura Marie Altom, Jaci Burton, Margaret Daley, Jordan Dane, Peggy Fielding, Jackie King, Malena Lott, Vicki McDonough, Marilyn Pappano, and Susan Shay
- Lunch
- Booksigning
- Door Prizes
- and more!
November 4, 2009
Red Dirt Festival is Coming
This blog has been sort of, um, quiet for awhile! Time to liven things up!
Much more is coming but for now, check out the Red Dirt Festival website.
September 24, 2009
Fantastic Super Saturday awaits at Del City
Come out to Del City Library this Saturday for a Super good time.
September 11, 2009
Rock Island Arts Festival Oct 2nd & 3rd
The Chickasha Area Arts Council is sponsoring with community support the first ever Rock Island Arts Festival Oct. 2nd & 3rd (Friday & Saturday) from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (both days) at the Rock Island Depot area, 1st & Chickasha Avenue, downtown Chickasha Oklahoma!
Highlights of RIAF 09:
• Emphasis – LOCAL, OKLAHOMA MADE COMMUNITY EVENT
• Oct. 2nd & 3rd (Friday & Saturday) 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. both days
• 25 Fine Art Artisans – featuring Wood Turner Ron Adams Jr. , he will be doing lathe demonstrations at his booth # 1. Artisan mediums, watercolor, acrylic, oil, sculpture, wood, glass & photography.
• 24 Entertainment Acts – Featuring Musician Ali Harter , & featured performer African Story-teller/Drummer JAHRUBA
• Oklahoma Wine Tasting – Featured Winery, Woods and Waters Winery from Anadarko. Also, Legends Winery from Lindsay www.legendswinery.com, Bedre Chocolate, Hardesty Cheese.
• Silent black and white films projected on the depot walls during the wine tastings. Charlie Chaplain, Buster Keaton.
• deadCENTER film viewings – 2 Oklahoma produced and directed independent films: Sustainability Blocks and Okie Shorts .
• Poetry Readings on the historic Mill Building steps – Friday Oct. 2nd 6:30 p.m. featuring Oklahoma award winning and author Nathan Brown , Tracy Townsend and Sarah Webb.
• Henna Tattoos by Henna Artists Danja Lessor and Jennifer M. Cinocco http://www.facebook.com/jmcinocco.
• Chickasha Community Theatre will be doing mini-plays. Henry Heine CCT president will be directing.
• Mainstreet Merchants Bounty Treasure dig and Map Scavenger Hunt . Highlight of downtown “Rock Solid Sales” participating Mainstreet Association merchants will be having special sales during the 2 day event.
• Kiddo Area, activities include Face Painting my Mika Smith, Origami, mini zen gardens, pet rock painting.
• Courtyard Concessions – ALL LOCAL FOOD VENDORS, KC’s BBQ , OHCE Indian Tacos, BJ’s “Rock Island” Gourmet pizza, Java Dave’s coffee and smoothies, Fried Pies from The Fried Pie Shoppe •
Major contributors – USAO , Walton Family Foundation , Oklahoma Arts Council
BE A PART OF HISTORY – ATTEND the FIRST EVER ROCK ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL OCT. 2nd & 3rd!
September 8, 2009
Now you can get Hunting and Fishing licenses online!
Oklahomans Can Purchase Hunting & Fishing Licenses In-Store or Online
Oklahoma City, OK. – September 4, 2009 – Whichever way you prefer to shop – in-store or online, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has you covered when buying your hunting and fishing license this year. Oklahoma and out-of-state residents can purchase their sportsmen licenses in-store or online at To ensure all sportsmen have convenient access to purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, the ODWC sells licenses in more than 700 stores throughout the state. These stores include sporting goods stores, bait shops, convenience stores, and large discount centers. Licenses purchased through licensed dealers are limited to the payment methods accepted by the dealer.
The quickest, greenest, and easiest way to obtain a hunting or fishing license is to buy it online. Visitors to the site can simply apply online by clicking the ‘Buy Your License Online’ link, purchase and print their wildlife license from the comfort and convenience of their own home. Payments accepted online include Visa and MasterCard and are processed through a secure payment engine, which abides by rigorous policies and procedures to ensure that sportsmen can be confident that their payments are safe, private, and secure.
“Purchasing your license electronically is not only quick and convenient but it allows you to replace your license if you loose that license,” said Melinda Sturgess-Streich, Assistant Director of Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. “In four easy steps, all sportsmen can purchase and print their license on regular 8.5” x 11” paper using a common black and white printer.”
According to Go Green Oklahoma, 13 million sheets of paper have been saved as a result of moving the licensing paper process to computer-based technology since January 2007.
Every wildlife license purchased helps fund wildlife conservation in the state of Oklahoma. These funds help manage the fish and game species across Oklahoma.
About the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
ODWC is the state agency responsible for managing fish and wildlife. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported by hunting and fishing license fees and federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment.
