Happy birthday to Tony Christian, Sondra Richards, Arveda Rollins, Amanda Ewing, Chuck Montgomery, John Croslin, Henry Mossman, Ted Idleman, Kayla Ray Berger, Joshua Pollard, Teresa Jones, Marisol Franco, Marcela Auz, Mazy Murray-Konrade, Alejandro Compean, Dawn Howard, Samantha Ardery, Grant DiRienzo and J.E. Shea.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Yoga with Alpacas” Monday, July 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.

Enjoy an instructed beginner’s yoga program accompanied by three alpacas for a unique and one-of-a-kind experience. The program is designed for all ages and registration is required.

Join alpacas from Magnolia Blossom Ranch for a beginner’s yoga class to exercise your physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility.

Please bring any materials to help support your experience and comfort. A limited number of yoga mats will be provided. Participants must sign a waiver before each class, and anyone under 18 must have parent/guardian consent and signature.

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

Register by calling 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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Join in on songs and dances with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma for “OKLAHOMA! An Interactive Musical” at the Purcell Public Library.

The program will be held Tuesday, July 18, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room and is for kids ages 6-11.

Join the actors during the classic songs and dances while also learning a bit about Oklahoma’s history.

Enjoy the music, the costumes, the actors, and the entertainment in this show that entertains and educates.

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

Register by calling 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Purcell will hold Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 18, through Thursday, July 20, from 9-11 a.m.

All children age four to sixth grade are invited to attend.

The theme for VBS is “The Eucharist.”

To register, pick up a form at the church or call the church office at 405-527-3077.

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The 14th Annual Heart of Oklahoma Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday, July 29, starting at 5 p.m.

The event will be located at Main Street and 2nd Ave., across from the caboose between McClain Bank and the McClain County Courthouse in downtown Purcell.

There will be various activies, games and lots more.

Seven hundred backpacks with school supplies will be given away.

Everyone is welcome and everything is free.

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The Knights of Columbus will host a four person scramble at Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course on Saturday, July 29, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

The $400 team entry fee includes green fees, cart, range balls and lunch.

Proceeds from the tournament will go towards Knights community projects.

Contact Bob Bruehl at 405-990-3871 with questions.

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I made these onions recently and they were awesome!

Tennessee Onions

2-3 whole Vidalia onions or any sweet onion will do

4 tbsp stick unsalted butter

Garlic salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup mozzarella Cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Fresh oregano or other herbs for garnish

Using non-stick cooking spray, prepare a 9x13 baking dish.

Heat over to 350°.

Slice the Vidalia onions in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and separate the rings. Lay the rings in the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the onion rings with garlic salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp).

Cut the butter into pats and place around the dish on top of the onions. 

Spread the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top of the onions and then top with the grated parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese has started to brown.