Happy 19th anniversary to John Denny and Emily Montgomery.

They celebrate their anniversary Tuesday, October 28.

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A special happy 4th birthday to my great-niece, Emmaline Rusler of Midwest City.

Emmaline celebrates her birthday Sunday, October 26.

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Happy birthday to Kevin Cantrell, Allen Eubanks, Bobby Gee, Mandy McCoy, Kelly McCoy, Cindy Hayes, Kelly Eck, Shelly McBroom, Sherri Smith, Kennedy Richards Sheehy, Lester Stapp, Ryan Bayless, Gary Couch, Shanae Hilgenfeld, Laurie Abney, Stephen King, Liz Caralampio. Pedro Velasco, Hurbert Engdahl, Zach Simmons, Lynda Soenksen, Bartley Keeler, Lliana Del Toro, Michael Brraden and Anna Gonterman.

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Moon and a Movie Night featuring “Moana” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at 1400 Chandler Road in Purcell

In addition to the movie, Purcell Parks & Recreation will also have hands-on astronomy activities, telescopes, science demos, crafts, prizes and plenty of popcorn.

Admission is free and those attending are reminded to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

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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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The Purcell High School Show Choir will be sponsoring a spook house at the Boney Matthews Field House Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, with food trucks at 7 p.m. and the spook house from 8-11 p.m.

The house will also be open until midnight on Friday, October 31, Halloween night, following the football game and again on Saturday, November 1, from 8-11 p.m.

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Trick or Treating in Lexington will be held on October 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Charlie McCown Park, 200 E. Broadway.

The event is sponsored by the Lexington FFA/4-H Booster Club and the Lexington Police Department.

For more information contact Randi Garver at 405-619-8276.

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The Purcell Register will feature Homespun Holidays, a DIY Guide to the Season, in the December 11 issue.

Register readers are encouraged to send us their favorite recipes, a short description of their family’s favorite tradition, DIY craft ideas and decorating ideas.

Pictures are welcomed as well.

Submit your holiday items to purcellregister@gmail.com or drop by our office at 225 W. Main St. in Purcell.

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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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McClain County Operation Christmas is now accepting applications.

The deadline to submit applications is November 24.

Applications are available at The Purcell Register, the McClain County Health Department, the Purcell Public Library, the OSU Extension Office and Delta Community Action Foundation in Purcell.

For more information contact Peggy Christian at 405-990-4001.

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This is one of my favorite cool weather recipes.

Santa Fe Soup

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium onion

1 can Rotel

2 cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes

2 cans ranch style pinto beans

1 can corn

1 lb. Mexican Velveeta Cheese

Brown beef and onions, drain. Combine all the ingredients, except the cheese, in a slow cooker on low.

Cook for 2-3 hours then add the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese melts.