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Monty Harper, a multi-award-winning singer and song writer, will appear at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center on June 30th at 2:30 p.m., as part of the library's Summer Reading Program. Monty's songs range anywhere from the scientific behavior of dinosaurs to the fun and wacky songs of bugs, dragons, and singing books. He always stresses the importance of reading during his programs.

His interest in performing began when he was working on his Master's Program at OSU. By the time he completed his degree he was booked at schools and libraries across the state and nation. He has won numerous awards and honors from Parent's Choice, Children's Music Web, and Kids Radio Mania among others. More information about Monty is available at www.montyharper.com.

Sign-up is not required, and the program is free! Come early to get a seat up front and enjoy Monty's show.


LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

The Public Library of Enid & Garfield County will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2009, for the Independence Day holiday.

Items can be returned to the library during closed hours in the Book Drop, located in the alley between the Library and the Post Office on the north side of the building.

Due to construction issues and the lack of a clubhouse, Oakwood Country Club will not be having their annual fireworks display this year.

Area residents that normally park around the club can enjoy the fireworks at Meadowlake this year.

Make your plans now and happy summer!

Juneteenth will be going on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Saturday at Government Springs Park.

People are beginning to gather to enjoy The Super Bowl Brothers as they fire up their grills for
the 35th annual Juneteenth celebration.

This annual event features hamburgers and hot dogs and is open to the public. Also enjoy a performance by the David Dancers.

Juneteenth commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves.

Gina, Mitch, Jay, Sally, Carmen, and Corey are the names of some unusual newcomers to the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County. They sound like everyday children; however they are different because they are life size puppets with disabilities that are brought to life by a puppeteer. They will be in the Great Plains Room on Tuesday June 16th, at 2:00 p.m.

Nancy Gardner, Director of Special Projects for the Oklahoma Parents Center, explains that the puppets help children become more comfortable with other children who have disabilities. The puppets have lively personalities, and demonstrate to the children that children with disabilities play sports, swim, and argue with their brothers and sisters just like everyone else.

The puppets were brought to Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Parents Center from the Pacer Center in Minneapolis where the "Count Me In" programs have been presented to more than 350,000 people. The puppets are three feet tall hand and rod puppets representing a diverse group of children. The program consists of three to four skits with plenty of time for questions.

Sign-up is not required, but appreciated. Call 234-6313 for more information.

Movie execs are currently accepting submissions for extras for the feature film

THE KILLER INSIDE ME

Directed by
Michael Winterbottom
("A Mighty Heart")
Starring
Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson & Jessica Alba


Now filming through the end of June

Filming locations will be in Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Cordell, Enid and Tulsa

Extras will be paid $6.55/hour with a 4-hour minimum guarantee. However, most extras will be used in an 8 - 10-hour day.
Those chosen to be extras in the film must attend a wardrobe fitting on a day prior to their shoot date. At that fitting, men's hair may need to be cut to fit the 1950s style. There will be no fitting fee paid.

To apply:

Fill out the information on the following page, [Sign-Up!] entering as much information as possible into our database. Please have a current photo available for upload. Make sure this photo clearly shows the casting department how you look, preferably from the waist up.
You will receive a free listing and profile in our database for the duration of the filming of this motion picture. There is no cost to you.

If selected to appear as an extra in this film, you will be contacted by the casting office about your wardrobe fitting day, and the day of your shoot. We will not know the time or location you will be needed until the night before. But please plan to be available for a very full day of filming.

Is a tower of clutter threatening to avalanche & bury your family? Having trouble keeping track of appointments? Wondering what to make for dinner just as the family is sitting down at the table?

Fear not! Help is here as the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County introduces its 'Get Organized' program.

We won't have all the answers to life's little messy problems, but starting Friday, June 12th at 10:30 a.m., join us for an informative session focused on getting started in clearing away the clutter that's overwhelming your life. For instance, did you know that you only use 20% of the items in any one room of your house? Guess what the rest is?

The programs offered by the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County are free and registration is not required. For more information call the library at 580-234-6313.

Enid Receives 5 Honors at State Historic Preservation Conference

Enid walked away with a total of five honors at the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Conference held at Quartz Mountain Resort Arts & Conference Center, 3-5 June.

Enid was recognized as one of two new Preserve America Communities in the State of Oklahoma (bringing a total of 8 communities in the state) to receive this White House designation. The other city recognized was Oklahoma City.

Enid's Terminal Grain Elevator Historic District received a certificate signed by Governor Henry as being added in the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of Interior. This brings the National Historic District in Enid up to four; along with 10 other individual property listings.

Kenwood Historic District received a State Citation of Merit for conducting The Golden Days of Kenwood during last year's Cherokee Strip Activites and bringing attention to the history of its district and historic homes.

Ron Wilfong received a State Citation of Merit for researching and documenting the history of Enid's Gaslight Theatre and producing a CD that records the history of the theatre.

Donald & Shirley Marquardt received a State Citation of Merit for completing the exterior restoration of the McCristy-Knox Mansion location at 1323 W Broadway. That mansion is also listed in the National Register of Historic Homes and helps tell the historic heritage of the city.

Submitted by: Donald Marquardt, Chairman, Enid Historic Preservation Commission

The annual Relay for Life takes place tonight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday morning on the Enid Downtown Square.

"Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back" is the theme of this year's annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

More than 225 cancer survivors, 30 team members and lots of family and friends will participate in tonight's event. The goal this year is to raise $110,000 in Enid. Luminaries may be purchased on site for $5 each.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.

Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

Browse the Relay For Life Website for more information.

The 2009 Parade of Homes takes place this weekend from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

This year 13 new homes will be on display. The Parade of Homes highlights new home construction in Enid and opens these homes to showcase the great builders we in the area.

The homes and builders being presented during this event are listed here.

The Enid Home Builders Association ( HBA) is a not-for-profit professional trade association dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the homebuilding industry as a viable economic force in the Enid area.

It's time for another Enid Downtown First Friday! Be sure and make plans to head downtown Friday night.

There will be late shopping in many stores located on and around the Square. There will also be dining and live music throughout the downtown area.

Kid Care will be provided at Leonardos from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Download the PDF for more information.
First Friday.pdf

Visit the First Friday Website