Happy birthday to Jim Blevins, Mike McGregor, Cooper Lynn, Marsha Woolly, Brandon Powell, Shelly Matthews, Alyssa Rooker, Cannan Haynes, Patsy Branam, Shantel Maxon, Belinda Shuler, Seth Berger, Don Russell, Lisa Clark Robertson, Gustavo Chacon, Brad Clark, Cristina Hernandez, Carlos Pacheco, Pat Sheehy, Fernando Ivan Auz, Laura Clark Smith, Jeffery D. Wood Jr., Diana Legarda Del Toro, Tammy Burton, Thelma Arriaga, Jeannine White, Micah Chavez and Jacob Dumas.

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The Purcell Public Library will sponsor a styrofoam recycling project Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Join in the project to create positive change in our community by recycling. Learn the impact that recycling has and see how actions can make a difference.

The library will be working with Churches Caring for Creation whose mission is to “save the planet ‘one drink cup at a time’ by recycling #6 plastic.”

The recycling project will be held at the library at 919 N. 9th.

For more information call the library at 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.

Get ready for an evening of art, shopping and vintage treasures at 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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The Purcell Public Library will present a program on Weather Wise Training Saturday, October 18, from 1-3 p.m,.in the meeting room of the library.

Join us as we create positive change in our community by planning and preparing for tornadoes and other severe weather. Learn the impact that weather awareness can have and see how your actions can make a big difference.

The library will be working with Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The program is for adults 18+.

For more information call 405-527-5546.

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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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Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, November 2.

Don’t forget to turn your clock back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night, 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 is a favorite around my house. Thomas always used to call it honey bunny cake.

Honey Bun Cake

15.25 oz. package yellow cake mix

4 large eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup sour cream

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325° and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.

Pour half of cake batter into prepared pan and smooth it out.

Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of cake batter.

Cover with remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly. Run a knife in a swirling pattern through the cake batter.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.  Pour over hot cake. Let cake cool 20 minutes before cutting.