Hope everyone has a safe and happy July 4th.

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The Purcell Register will be closed on Friday, July 3, for the 4th of July holiday.

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Happy birthday to Mark Cantwell, Greg Lucy, Noah Ewing, Amy Nemecek, Stephanie Knowles, Debbie Umber, Karlee Tolle, Mary Dawson, Jeff Wells, Erik Gonzalez, Eric Peters, Bruce Moore, Jeffrey Chaples, Fritz Johnson, Paul Neal Gullion, Megan Summers, Connor Still, Mariela Ocampo, Natalie Still, Sean Braden and John Schmitz.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Hooplahoma” Tuesday, July 7, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center Indoor Gym, 1400 Chandler Road.

Join performance artist Chelsea “Hooplahoma” Parks in this interactive program all about unearthing the key to her amazing circus skills.

Dig into the secrets of the Hoop, explore the art or using your mistakes to learn, and be inspired to embark on your own adventures by the time the show is over!

The program is for children through 11 and registration is required. Caregivers do not need to register.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Art in Action: Learn about Illustrating a Book and Create a Children’s Book Layout” Wednesday, July 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Art professor and children’s book illustrator, Joshua Brunet, will give a presentation on the elements of illustrating a book - from sketching images to painting the illustrations. Participants will learn how to create a book layout.

Joshua will show sketches, clay models, photo reference, and all the images and revisions he creates for publishers before he starts on the final, painted illustrations.

The program is for teens 12-17 and registration is required.

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, July 10, 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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This is an easy recipe and really good.

Creamy Velveeta Beef and Bowtie Pasta

12 oz. bowtie pasta (farfalle)

1 lb. ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

1 cup beef broth

12 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp. paprika

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat a large skillet and add the ground beef with the diced onion. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.

Stir in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low and add the Velveeta cubes. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta until fully coated in the cheese sauce and sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top.