Happy birthday to my great-niece, Sophia Budd of Midwest City.

Sophia celebrates her 11th birthday Saturday, May 31.

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Happy birthday to Renee Barber, Bernie Cash, Kelly Anderson, Carinne Smith, Michael Dillingr, Cassie Crabtree, David Byars, Zach Dyson, Tommy Lynn Forster, Grover Murphy, Brady Rangel, Steve Sherman, Charli Lizana, Jeannie Lohn and Stephanie Woods.

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation golf tournament benefiting the foundation will be held on Saturday, May 31, at the Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course in Purcell.

Check-in for the tournament begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

The cost for a four-man team is $500. The deadline to register is May 23.

To register or for more information call 405-527-2207.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Inspyral Circus - Hooplahoma” Tuesday, June 3, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center, next to the golf course.

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in her interactive program all about Circus Art! Participants will be dazzled by a rainbow of hoops and circus skills, learn about the art of failing to succeed and be saturated with inspiration by the end of the show!

This program is for children 0-11 years of age and is a part of our Summer Learning Challenge. Earn prizes, collect badges, and help our community reach 18 million minutes learning by joining the Summer Learning Challenge today!

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Learn it! U.S. Citizenship Test Study Sessions” Tuesday, June 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

In these sessions you will prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

Strengthen your study skills! This program is a series of study sessions to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

This activity is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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 City of Purcell Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce and the Purcell Outreach Committee, announces the debut of a brand-new event: Purcell Lake Day—a celebration of trails, trucks and community spirit!

Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, this exciting new event combines the best elements of two long-standing community favorites, Walk the Trail Day and Touch-A-Truck, into one unforgettable experience at beautiful Purcell Lake.

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Purcell City Hall will be closed from 1-2 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for training.

The offices will be closed Wednesday, June 4.

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The 2025 Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, June 5, at the Mid-America Technology Center in Wayne.

For more information call the chamber office at 405-527-3093 or email elisabeth@theheartofok.com.

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I’m always looking for easy chicken recipes and this one fits the bill!

Disappearing Chicken Casserole

8 oz. cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

2 4 oz. cans green chilies

12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

1 lb. chicken breasts

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Preheat oven to 350°.

Cook chicken breasts until tender. Cool.

Shred and add all ingredients together in a 9x13 pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.