Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, March 8! Time to spring forward.

Mark your calendar now and don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night, March 7.

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Happy birthday to Susan McCurdy Vaughn, Betty Pat Goddard, Charlotte Shaw, Gil Galyean, Buck Stevenson, Jennifer Maynard Brewer, Zac Duffy, Linda Hurst, Steve Perigo, Anna Ray Berger, Preston Kane, Nanette Belicek, Fabiola Calixto, Adriana Losoya, William Wyndham, Maria Franco, Alejandra Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Teresa Orta, Emanuel Guadalupe Perez, Barbara Brown, Alexis Wallace, Fernando Auz, Antonia Ortiz, Coral Vazquez, Janie Braden, Tammy Rangel and Matteo Rendon.

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Happy anniversary to Mike and Janie Allen!

They will celebrate their 57th anniversary Sunday, March 7.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Healthier You: A Way to Wellness” Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

A Way to Wellness is a free, evidence-based health education program designed to support adults in building sustainable, healthy lifestyles. The program will begin Thursday, March 5, and run through April 23 at The Purcell Public Library.

Classes will be held Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Tamara Powell, Health Planning Specialist, alongside Bret Wood, Community Engagement and Health Planning manager, and Jasmin Lujan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the McClain County Health Department.

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 Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, March 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Enjoy free coffee and pastries from local business Sassy Sifter and take the opportunity to chat with fellow members of your community!

Coffee and food will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “STEAM Kids 3rd-5th Book Club” Monday, March 9, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Did you know, almost everything we use connects back to STEAM? Discover the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and exploration.

Boost your problem-solving and teamwork skills in this program of book themed STEAM programs. Come to a program then read the book it was based on!

The program is designed for children 5-11 and registration is required.

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

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The deadline to pay the second half of property taxes is Friday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m.

If anyone has questions regarding their tax statements, call the McClain County Treasurer’s Office at 405-527-3261.

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This is a great side dish.

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole

8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature

4 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

18-ounce bag frozen sweet corn, thawed

Diced pickled jalapeños, to taste

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a medium pot set over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter. Stir in milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in salt, corn and jalapeños.

Pour corn mixture into an 8- by 8-inch square (or 2-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheddar. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.