Happy birthday to Don McQuerrey, Jerry Maynard, Clay Dawson, David Sparlin, Philip Pedlow, Eddie Harrison, Savannah J. Ibarra, Sandra Cervantes, Jose Espinoza, Susan Johnson, Jose L. Chavez and Diego Murrieta.

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The Purcell Register will have early deadlines for the issue of November 28 because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All ads, classified ads and news must be in the office by Monday, November 25, at 11 a.m.

The paper will be available Tuesday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.

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McClain County Operation Christmas is now accepting applications.

The deadline to submit applications is November 22.

Applications are available at The Purcell Register, Delta Community Action in Purcell, the Purcell Public Library, Purcell’s First Baptist Church, Pioneer Library in Newcastle and the Newcastle First Baptist Church. Monetary donations can be mailed to McClain County Operation Christmas c/o Darrell Ford, PO Box 756, Purcell, OK 73080.

For questions contact Gale Wilson at 405-250-8316.

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Lexington High School will present “Beauty and the Beast” Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m., Friday, November 22, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23, at 3:30 p.m.

For tickets and information contact alind@lexington.k12.ok.us.

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The Town of Goldsby will hold its Christmas Celebration Tuesday, November 26, from 5-8 p.m.

The event will be held at the Goldsby Park and Community Center, 164 East Center Road, in Goldsby.

The park lighting will be held at 7:30 p.m. and there will be a photo booth for pictures with Santa, crafts, cookies and hot cocoa.

Those attending are asked to bring an unwrapped toy.

All proceeds benefit Holiday Helper.

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Washington Masonic Lodge #406 will host Washington’s Fourth Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5. Pictures with Santa will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a tree lighting ceremony.

Food will be available at the Masonic Lodge at 4 p.m.

Donations are accepted for the parade by the Washington Masonic Lodge.  Children are welcome to bring their letters to Santa and he will take them to the North Pole.

Contact David Perry at 405-642-3119 for more information.

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The Washington Band will be in concert Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at the WEC.

The band will be representing the Warriors in Dublin and Limerick, Ireland and will march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and compete in the International Marching Contest.

At the concert there will also be a bake sale, live and silent auction and a drawing to win a dream vacation.

All proceeds go the band to help them fund their trip to Ireland.

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Mark your calendars now!

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the annual Purcell Christmas Parade, where Main Street Purcell will be illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and enjoy the merriment and joy that fills the air!

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, at 6 p.m.

To register your parade entry, stop by the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce at 220 W. Main in Purcell, email elisabeth@theheartofok.com or call 405-527-3093.

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Purcell’s Lights From the Heart at Chandler Park will be open nightly from Wednesday, November 27, to Tuesday, December 31, from 5:30-10 p.m. nightly.

Over two miles of lights are available to drive through.

Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

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The Wayne Fire Department is holding its 34th annual Toy Drive.

Firefighters are currently accepting toy donations or cash donations to help them meet their goal.

Toys will be given to children at the department’s program December 14.

For more information contact Sarah Kennedy at 405-570-2478 or Meghan Claunch at 405-412-7848.

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Here is another great Thanksgiving dinner recipe! It comes from Janet Woolly.

Hominy Casserole

3 cans white hominy, drained

3 cans yellow hominy, drained

2 cans chopped green chilies

16 oz. Hiland French Onion dip

1 lb. grated Velveeta cheese

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Heat oven to 350°.

Mix all ingredients together.

Place in greased 9x13 inch casserole dish and bake for 1 hour.