Happy birthday to Matthew Swanner, Robert Nicholson, Pamela Provenzano, Patrick Harris, Traci Lambert Boudreaux, Brody Galyean, Chance Midkif, Roger Cudd, John Hobbs, Lynda Dawson, Johnny White, Erika Diaz, Jake Berrey, Jan Dye, Debbie Lambdin and Jose Luis Vazquez.

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The 16th Annual Heart of Oklahoma Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, August 2, beginning at 5 p.m.

The event will be held at Weaver Park at the Purcell City Lake.

There will be various activies, games and lots more.

Eight hundred backpacks with school supplies will be given away.

Everyone is welcome and everything is free.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls with Skeletons Museum of Osteology” Thursday, July 31, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Purcell Public Library.

The program is designed for adults 18+ and registration is required.

Human Skulls is a crime lab-based program focusing on the forensic investigation of various types of trauma to the human skull.

After a basic introduction to skull osteology and lab procedures, students will break-up into teams using a variety of tools from their forensic science kit to evaluate and document key evidence to support their results. They will then defend their findings to the class.

Museum-quality replicas of human skulls, from actual crime scenes, are used in this program.

Discretion is advised. Please note that the information covered in the class does include information from real homicides, trauma, and images of human bone.

This program is a part of the Summer Learning Challenge. Earn prizes, collect badges, and help our community reach 18 million minutes of learning by joining the Summer Learning Challenge today!

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

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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 July 31 through August 6 during regular business hours of the library.

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

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

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New student orientation for incoming Purcell sixth graders will be held Tuesday, August 5, at Purcell Junior High, 2010 N. Green Ave.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Students and their parents can then walk around to find their lockers and classes after the meeting.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Creativity Unleashed: Tie Dye with Natural Colors” Thursday, August 7, from 12-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

The program is designed for all ages.

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities of your creativity.

You will be guided through this program exploring tie dye techniques to produce your own tie dye piece. Learn the different ways to dye items with foods and dyes!

Supplies will be provided. Please bring any additional materials to help support your experience and comfort. No prior experience is necessary for this program.

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

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Purcell City Hall will be closed from 1-2 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for training.

The offices will be closed Wednesday, August 6.

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This hits the spot when I’m wanting something  cheesy.

Mexican Chicken Casserole

10 oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed

2 cups shredded chicken

2 cups shredded cheese--or more (I always use more!!)

Can Cream of Chicken soup

Can Rotel tomatoes

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1/2 package taco seasoning (or more if you’d like)

Preheat your oven to 350°. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Mix together all ingredients but Doritos.

Layer half the Doritos (about 2 cups) on the bottom, then spread half the chicken mixture, rest of the Doritos, and the rest of the chicken mixture. Add more cheese on top.

Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.