Happy birthday to Carrie Mayes, Michael Perigo, Mike Carpenter, Tonia Rollins, Ashton Nemecek Grissom, Ryder Nemecek, Rowan Nemecek, Kerry Nemecek, Grant Horoho, Phil Horoho, Harry Wollenberg, Danniele Perigo, Matt Honeyman, Jeff Abernathy, Bob Atterberry, Debbie Gantz, Stephen Davis, Sue Rogers, Dylan Smith, Victoria Cleeland, Helen Harrison, Matt Frazier, Caylin Nimmo, Kim Murray and Sandy McCaskill.

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The annual Okeyha Mothers Club Holiday Home Tour is scheduled for this Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Holiday Home Tour patrons will have the opportunity to view the homes of Kyle and Amanda Bates, 25196 Doe Creek Trail, in Purcell; Shad and Bri Blackwell, 15251 Indian Meridian Ave., in Wayne; Jason and Summer McIntire, 22855 Johnson Ave., in Purcell; and Jason and Samantha Tompkins, 24797 Norte Road, in Purcell.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 through Venmo at @Okeyha-MothersClub.

If tickets are purchased through Venmo, the tickets will be earmarked for them to pick-up at the home of the Country Kitchen.

If they prefer to pick-up tickets at a different location, or pay for them in a different way, please text Jenny Goodspeed at 405-517-5346.

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The Purcell Register will feature Homespun Holidays, a DIY Guide to the Season, in the December 11 issue.

Register readers are encouraged to send us their favorite recipes, a short description of their family’s favorite tradition, DIY craft ideas and decorating ideas.

Pictures are welcomed as well.

Submit your holiday items to purcellregister@gmail.com or drop by our office at 225 W. Main St. in Purcell.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Creativity Unleashed: Holiday Crafts! Sublimation Mugs” Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities of your creativity. You will be guided through this program exploring designing and sublimating a mug to produce your own work of art.

Supplies will be provided. No prior experience is necessary for this program. Program is come and go.

The program is for all ages and registration is required.

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

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Mark your calendars now!

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the annual Purcell Christmas Parade,  “Anything Christmas,” where Main Street Purcell will be illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and enjoy the merriment and joy that fills the air!

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, at 6 p.m.

To register your parade entry, stop by the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce at 305 W. Main Street in Purcell, email elisabeth@theheartofok.com or call 405-527-3093.

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The next Purcell 2025 Art Walk is set for Thursday, December 11, from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Christmas parade.

Get ready for an evening of art, shopping and vintage treasures.

This month’s event will feature vintage and antique dealers lining the streets, food trucks, arts and crafts, homemade goods and more—all in a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates creativity and local businesses.

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Purcell’s Lights From the Heart at Chandler Park will be open nightly until Wednesday, December 31, from 5:30-10 p.m. nightly.

Over two miles of lights are available to drive through.

Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

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The annual Christmas Home Tour sponsored by Mothers Entwined is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, from 1-4 p.m.

Christmas Home Tour patrons will have the opportunity to view the homes of Jeremy and Brittany Hey, 24272 Portland Ave., in Blanchard, Darren and Elizabeth Townley, 24455 Ladd Ave., in Purcell, Robbie and Ashley Austian, 826 Wildflower Way, in Goldsby and Tyler and Kaile Richey, 672 Forest Circle, in Goldsby.

You can purchase your tickets for $15 from any Mothers Entwined Club member, Savvy Parke in Purcell, Althea’s Vault in Washington and Occasions, Poppy Lane and Christmas Expressions in Norman.

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The Wayne Fire Department is holding its 36th annual Toy Drive.

Firefighters are currently accepting toy donations or cash donations to help them meet their goal.

Toys will be given to children at the department’s program December 14.

For more information contact Sarah Kennedy at 405-570-2478 or Meghan Claunch at 405-412-7848.

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This is always a good choice on a cool evening.

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat

1 yellow onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

24 oz. chicken broth

2 15 oz. cans great Northern beans drained and rinsed

2 4oz. cans diced green chiles

15 oz. can whole kernel corn drained

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. cumin

3/4 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

4 oz. cream cheese. softened

1/4 cup half and half

Add chicken breasts to bottom of slow cooker, top with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne pepper.

Top with diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn and chicken broth. Stir.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Remove chicken to large mixing bowl, shred, then return to slow cooker.

Add cream cheese and half and half, stir, then cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, or until chili is creamy and slightly thickened.