Happy birthday to Dr. Bryan Dye, Donald Sherman, Virgil Hope, Kandy Wollenberg, Jackson Ewing, Kevin Jones, Allen Biggs, Phylis Norvell, Lori Frankenberg, Ann Black, Miguel Legarda, John Warren, Adrian Arriaga, Brandon Fisher, Debra Fisher, Erica Montelongo, Dutzie Nabonne and Henry Dumas.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival was a great event!

There was so much to do with all the vendors, food trucks and of course some really good music. The planners of the event did a great job of having everything so organized.

I’m looking forward to next years event!

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I learned an interesting fact a few days before the music festival.

Chris Boyd, a member of the band Brother Haywood, is the son of Purcell’s Nova Boyd.

Nova wrote the Horseman’s Corner for years for The Purcell Register, a column about the Heart of Oklahoma’s horse industry.

Chris, from Norman, has been with the band for a number of years.

As I always say, it’s a small world and it just keeps getting smaller!

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, October 3, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Enjoy free coffee and pastries from local business Sassy Sifter and take the opportunity to chat with fellow members of your community!

Coffee and food will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information call 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Manage Your Money: Fall in Love with Your Money—Couples Building Financial Foundations Together” on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Manage your money and find out how to maximize your future. Discover tools and strategies to enhance your finances as a couple and discover how to build a successful, financially secure life.

Learn more about:

• removing emotions from money decisions;
• creating healthy financial mindsets;
• working together to define how you want to spend your dollars;
• defining and communicating money boundaries; and
• setting common goals for your financial future.

This event is designed for couples 18 and up.

Registration is required and each person must register separately.

Dinner will be provided.

Register online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org or for more information call 405-527-5546.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Book Discussion: How to Solve our Own Murder by Kristen Perrin” Thursday, October 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Join in a lively discussion and connect with others to read, discuss and explore.

The program is designed for adults and registration is required.

For more information call 405-527-5546 or register online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The next Purcell 2025 Art Walk is set for Friday, October 17, from 6-9 p.m. so get ready for an evening of art, shopping and vintage treasures as Art Walk returns to Purcell with a vintage twist!

This month’s event will feature vintage and antique dealers lining the streets, food trucks, arts and crafts, homemade goods and more—all in a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates creativity and local businesses.

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This year’s Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Halloween of the Heart - Treats on the Trail will be held Saturday, November 1, from 3-6 p.m. at the Purcell Lake.

House-to-house trick or treating in Purcell will also be held on Saturday, November 1.

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The Pioneer Library System Foundation invites families to the 3rd Annual Royal Games, a free, family-friendly garden party for children and their caregivers, on Saturday, November 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park in Newcastle.

This year marks the first time the Royal Games will be held in Newcastle.

This enchanting event will transport children and their caregivers into a world of princes, princesses, knights, and jesters through games, crafts, story time, and other hands-on activities.

Kids are encouraged to wear medieval or royal costumes to add to the fun.

For more information call the Purcell Public Library at 405-528-5546.

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This recipe is made in the slow cooker with just 5 simple ingredients. A family favorite meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Creamy Italian Chicken

10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup

10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup

8 ounces cream cheese

1 packet dry Italian dressing mix (I like Good Seasons brand)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper, to taste

Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place chicken in the slow cooker.

Combine Italian seasoning, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Pour over the chicken. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place on top of the chicken and sauce.

Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of chicken broth or milk if needed to thin it out. Serve over cooked noodles or rice.