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

Sophia celebrates her 12th birthday Sunday, May 31.

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Happy birthday to Bernie Cash, Butch Kluth, Renee Barber, Damon Carlton, Maddie Russell, David Quells, Sandra Del Toro, Kodee Roberts, Zach Dyson, Tommy Lynn Forster, Grover Murphy, Brady Rangel, Charlie Lizana and Jeannie Lohn.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is set for Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m.

The banquet will be held at the Showplace Theatre at the Riverwind Casino in Goldsby.

To RSVP call the chamber office at 405-527-3093 or email Elisabeth Baker, Executive Director, at theheartofok.com.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Dino Detectives: Using Our Senses to Make Big Discoveries” Wednesday, June 4, from 10-11 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Step into the role of a paleontologist and dig into the past! Young explorers will uncover fossils, sort dino clues, and use simple tools and movements to learn how scientists study dinosaurs.

This playful, hands-on session helps young learners build observation skills while discovering the science of dinosaurs!

The event is designed for early childhood up to 5 years old and registration is required for the program for the children, not for the caregivers.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Painting Together: Step by Step with Pinot’s Palette” Thursday, June 4, from 5-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Join Pinot’s Palette to connect with others in this upbeat creative painting class where you’ll be guided through steps to create your own work of art.

The event is designed for those 18+ and registration is required for the program.

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, June 5, 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 serve basis.

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

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation is sponsoring a golf tournament benefiting the foundation Saturday, June 20, 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 $400. A 50/50 drawing will benefit the foundation scholarship program.

To register or for more information call 405-550-6814.

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The Purcell High School Class of 1976, the bicentennial class, will have its 50th reunion Saturday, June 27, at 6:15 p.m. at the Canadian Theatre.

For more information call Vickie Thurston Meyers at 325-668-4321 or email vlynn215@gmail.com or Teresa Genson Jones, 405-830-2120 or email tjones713@aol.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.

Note: You can also use a rotesserie chicken to make this even easier!