Happy birthday to my niece, Rachael Evans of Salem, Mass.

Rachael celebrates her birthday Friday, August 8.

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Happy birthday to The Register’s own Cathy Hanselman.

Cathy celebrates her birthday Friday, August 8.

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Another happy birthday to The Register’s own Wyatt Steiner.

Wyatt celebrates his birthday Friday, August 8.

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Happy 36th anniversary to Randy and Suzanne Harris.

They celebrate their anniversary Tuesday, August 12.

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Happy birthday to Nelda Matthews, Kyle Perigo, Alex Ewing, Eli Ewing, Emma Rolin-Patton, Lora Stanton, Carrie Eyler, Savannah McCurdy, Natylee Spaulding, Debbie Rummage, Patsy Atterberry, Raul Trejo, Francisco Perez, Julia Purus, Christin Lee Ann Warren, Ron Bledsoe, Misty McKiddy, Maria Susana Aguinaga, Kay Collett, Jim Duggins, Sarah Murrieta and Katie Johnson.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Creativity Unleashed: Tie Dye with Natural Colors” Thursday, August 7, from 12-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

The program is designed for all ages.

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities of your creativity.

You will be guided through this program exploring tie dye techniques to produce your own tie dye piece. Learn the different ways to dye items with foods and dyes!

Supplies will be provided. Please bring any additional materials to help support your experience and comfort. No prior experience is necessary for this program.

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

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The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, hosted by Kinetic.

The coffee will be held at Kinetic offices, 1738 N. Green Ave. in Purcell.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local business and community leaders.

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The McClain County Boots & Badges Blood Drive will be held Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the bloodmobile located across from First United Bank at 324 W. Main in Purcell.

To schedule an appointment call the Our Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or obi.org.

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The August Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held Thursday, August 21, at the Mid-America Technology Center, 27438 State Highway 59, in Wayne.

Lunch is $20 and will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the program to commence at 12:10 p.m.

The program will feature superintendentsToby Ringwald, Wayne; Dr. Sheli McAdoo, Purcell; Chad Hall, Lexington; Chris Reynolds, Washington; and Mike Eubank, Mid-America Technology Center, who will be speaking on the “State of the Schools.”

The host for the luncheon is McClain Bank.

RSVP by Monday, August 15, by callingor texting 405-527-3093 or email elisabeth@theheartofok.com.

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I made this over the weekend and it is so good!

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ( I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs)

20 oz. can pineapple chunks, with juice

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 green bell pepper,chopped

1 onion, chopped

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.

In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger (if using). Stir until well mixed.

Scatter the bell pepper and onion around the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is well coated.

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Once the chicken is cooked, shred them using two forks, allowing the chicken to soak up more of the sauce. Serve over rice.