A special happy birthday to my funny, awesome grandson, Thomas Robert Montgomery.

Thomas celebrates his 7th birthday Tuesday, August 1.

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Happy 59th anniversary to Perry and Glenda Nemecek.

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Happy birthday to Roger Cudd, John Hobbs, Lynda Dawson, Sherry Honeyman, Linda Couch, Jose Lius Vazquez, Dee Roberts, Katie Green, Joshua Cleeland, Maria Reyes and Stella Bledsoe.

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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 Purcell Farmers Market is held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe Plaza on Main Street.

Fresh, local produce, crafts, artisan food/drinks, book and vintage finds are all available.

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The Purcell Public Library will hold its annual Book Sale benefiting the Purcell Friends of the Library.

The sale will be held through July 31 during regular business hours of the library.

Celebrate summer with some great books that are ready for their forever homes!

Hardback books are $1, paperbacks are 50 cents and all items are 10 for $5.

For more information call the Purcell Public Library at 405-527-5546.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Learn It! Digital Citizenship Skills 6th-8th Grade” Thursday, August 3, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

In this introduction to digital citizenship skills we will build confidence in your digital skills. This class is designed for 6th - 8th grade students.

Strengthen your digital skills. This program will cover digital citizenship skills through hands-on exploration in a supportive learning environment.

Digital Citizenship Skills is provided by a grant through Common Sense Education in collaboration with the Public Library Association and AT&T. This workshop will be divided into 3 sections with brain breaks and lunch provided.

The workshop will explore how tweens can: balance their technology use, make sure to be kind online, stand up for others online, stay safe online, make sure we consume and share credible information, and use technology with a purpose.

Students that attend must be in 6th-8th grade and attend the whole workshop to receive a $100 VISA gift card.

Workshop schedule:

10 a.m.—Connecting with Kindness: Online Relationships

10:45 a.m.—Brain Break

11:15 a.m.—Connecting with Vigilance: Cyber Safety

Noon Lunch (Provided for attendees)

12:30 p.m.—Connecting with Vigilance: Online Misinformation

1:15 p.m.—Wrap-up

This workshop will be concluded by 1:30 p.m.

Registration is required and you can save your spot by calling 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The Knights of Columbus will host a four person scramble at the 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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The McClain County Boots & Badges Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, August 2, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the bloodmobile located at 1930 S. Green Ave. in Purcell.

Donors receive a Boots & Badges t-shirt or the choice of a ticket to the Science Museum, Frontier City or Hurricane Harbor.

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

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The community is invited to the annual come-and-go Meet The Bulldogs on Friday, August 4, at 7 p.m.

High school students including those in baseball, basketball, football, softball, cheer, eSports and band will have players/participants at the event.

There will be photo opportunities and time to visit with your 23-24 Wayne High School Bulldogs.

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I got a tip from  Earla Tate this was a really good recipe. It’s comes from the Pioneer Woman.

Peach Dumplings

2 cans Crescent Rolls

16 whole frozen peach slices

1-1/2 stick (3/4 cup) butter

1-1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

1 can Sprite, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

Extra butter for the pan

Whipped cream for serving

Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Roll each peach slice in a crescent roll. Place in the pan.

Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir once or twice, then pour the entire mixture over the rolls/peaches in the pan.

Pour 3/4 of the can of Sprite around the edges and in the middle of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.