Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and friends this holiday.

The Register offices will be closed both Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the holiday.

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Happy birthday to Suzanna Harris, Teresa Pollok, Charlie Sherman, Mark Suchy, Judy Taber, Julie Gentry, Heather Moring, Jeff Abernathy, Kylie Tolle Hayes, Kimberly Fulks, Tyler Cummings, Gabriella Miranda, Juan Jose Aguinaga, Alayna Ray, Chris Sheehy, Yesenia Carrillo, Abigail Escobedo, Angelica Gil, Mary Ann Gralla, Abigail Ibarra and Fritz Johnson.

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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, specialty coffee and hot cocoa and a drawing to win a dream vacation.

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

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The 12th annual Christmas Home Tour sponsored by Mother’s Entwined is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, from 1-4 p.m.

Christmas Home Tour patrons will have the opportunity to view the homes of Christopher and Tabitha Gilliland, 21644 201st, Purcell; Austin and Kaitlin Brister, 150 Gayle Ct., Goldsby; Trent and Chenoa Anderson, 103 Mallard Row, Goldsby; 29369 Cottage Wood, Norman; 18443 Boardwalk Crossings, Norman; and 18685 Selah Way, Norman; and the featured business is Trek Coffee.

You can purchase your tickets for $15 from any Mother’s Entwined Club member, Savvy Parke in Purcell, at the office of Roger Cudd in Purcell, online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mothersentwined1/home-tour or on the link on Facebook.

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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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The annual Okeyha Mothers Club Holiday Home Tour is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Holiday Home Tour patrons will have the opportunity to view the homes of Clinton and Lauren Tharp, 318 S. Canadian, in Purcell; and Bradley and Paige Brown, 33451 Hwy. 39, in Wanette; and the Huckleberry Hill Barn, owned by Justin and Mariah Kalhor and James Young, in Purcell and the SteelwoodsDesign Airbnb, ownd by Jason and Melissa Pruitt, 18114 Lost Road, in Purcell.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $15 from any Okeyha Mothers Club member, by contacting Jenny Goodspeed at 405-517-5346, Melissa Pruitt at 405-255-1463 or at the door of any of the homes.

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Here’s a good recipe to use for your leftover turkey.

Roasted Turkey Enchilada Bake

2 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey

16 oz. jar Taco Bell® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa

15 oz. can black beans, rinsed

1 cup frozen corn

1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder

4 flour tortillas (8 inch)

3/4 cup sour cream

1-1/2 cups Kraft Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia

Heat oven to 400°.

Combine first five ingredients.

Place two tortillas, in single layer, on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of half each of the turkey mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers; cover.

Bake 40 minutes or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, uncovering after 30 minutes.