shop, dine, be entertained!

Friday, October 2, 2009
Stores open all day - Events start at 5:30!
Main Street -- Carriage Rides Around the Square
Polka Unit #5 on the Gazebo
Panevino -- Brats, Pretzels & Beer
Cart in front of Body Solid
Beer Garden at Panevino
Soapweeds & Cactus --
Cowboy Sketch Artist Darrell Bullard 7-9 pm
For You -- Chickadees & Friends & Brat Bites
Scribner's -- New Show, Live Music & Food
The Felt Bird -- Live Music by Daniel Walcher
Callahan's -- Live Music by Billie Beck
And Many More!

The Public Library of Enid & Garfield County has a 'honey' of an evening planned for the October 2nd First Friday! From 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., they'll have a movie, games, and the first ever Trivia Bee. Stop by for a family-friendly, fun-filled night! The library is proud to participate in Main Street Enid's First Friday with other downtown businesses and merchants.

No registration is required & anyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please contact the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County at 234-6313, or visit them online: www.enid.org/library.

This fun photo shows a firetruck that tipped over while trying to help run a rope up a flag pole. The year was 1964. Do you know where this photo might have been taken? See more details here.

Enid's own Sugar Rush has a full plate of things going on in October! Be a part of these fun activities.

Haunted Limo tours of Enid
Sugar Rush, in conjunction with Tammy Wilson of Eerie Oklahoma and Sooner Limo, will be offering guided tours of Enid's most haunted places in the luxury and safety of a limo. There will be a special stop at the Imo Cemetery. Tours will be available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights throughout October. The cost is $300 per group of 10.
Contact Sugar Rush for further details or availability.

Sugar Rush to host thrill the world event
Sugar Rush will host Enid's first ever participation in the Thrill The World event at it's location inside Oakwood Mall on October 24, 2009 at precisely 7:30pm. Registration is $10 and all ages are welcome to participate. There will be a Zombie Dance Party afterwards in the Sugar Rush Event Room.

Thrill The World is a world wide, simultaneous thriller dance. This year we are going for a world record. Sugar Rush will host practice evenings throughout October to learn the Thriller Dance. Free dance lessons are also available online at www.ThrillTheWorld.com/learn/videos

Contact: Nikki Johnston
4125 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Suite A17
Oakwood Mall * Enid, OK 73703
Phone 580-234-2888
Fax 580-234-2879

Here's a great old picture of Montgomery Wards in downtown Enid.

For more information, stories and a larger view follow this link... Montgomery Wards.

Get out and enjoy the great weather this weekend if you can. There should be plenty of things to do around town. Here's just a few...

1.) Garage Sales! They're winding down for the season so get out and see what cool bargains you can find!

2.) Daze in a Maze, south of Covington is open! Daze in a Maze is open weekdays by appointment to groups of any size. It is regularly open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. to dusk Sunday. Daze in a Maze is located 11 miles south of Covington. Call 234-MAZE.

3.) Enid Farmers Market, Saturday, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Grand and Garriott.

4.) The Girl Power Rally is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Autry Technology Center Deadline to register for the event is today. Cost is $15 and includes two snacks, a lunch and a goody bag. Registration forms can be picked up at the YWCA, 525 S. Quincy, or online at www.ywcaenid.com under News/Events. For information, call 234-7581.

Get out and enjoy!

Did you know that when the The Barrow's gang hid out in two tourist cabins in Great Bend, Kansas, they committed numerous robberies in Oklahoma to support Bonnie's medical needs and other financial needs of the gang?

On June 26, 1933, Clyde Barrow was in Enid and stole the car of Dr. Julian Fields while it was parked outside of the hospital. He was after a medical bag that was left in the car.

On July 7, 1933, while in Great Bend, Clyde and part of his gang traveled back to Enid, Oklahoma and robbed the National Guard Armory of weapons and ammunition. The Armory was then located on the campus of Philips University. Their stash of weapons was so large they didn't know what to do with them all.

Soon after that, they drove to the home of Pretty Boy Floyd in Salisaw, Oklahoma to see if a safehouse could be found for Bonnie's healing. However, they never made contact with Pretty Boy Floyd, and decided to keep Bonnie in Great Bend, Kansas.

Who'da thunk?

These binoculars were found in one of the cabins after a shootout with police. The Barrow's Gang escaped but left behind several clues. These were inscribed with the Enid armory name.

This is a great old newspaper photo detailing the 1973 Enid flood. This aerial picture shows St. Mary's and the surrounding area.

Wow! Summer is winding down and Enid is gearing up for Fall with football games, the Pumpkin Patch and the upcoming Scare on the Square.

We're also gearing up for some fun new things around Enid Buzz! We have gotten a hold of some great vintage photos of Enid and will be publishing them soon. We have also started a new photo section on the site that will showcase many of the best Enid pictures in a larger, easy to view format.

We will also be spending more time snapping photos around town especially for those of you that have moved away. Keep checking in and we'll keep plugging away. We appreciate all of our loyal readers and browsers.

Here's a sneak peek at the new photo section.

Please send us any old family or town photos you have of Enid and we will continue to build an online history of Enid through photos. Contact us.

The NFL Punt Pass & Kick Competiton was cancelled due to weather conditions. It has been rescheduled for September 20th from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the EJRT Football Complex, Government Springs Park South.

Download forms at www.hessportsclub.com. If you wish to volunteer please contact them prior to the event.

Samuel Hill - H.E.S. SPORTS
Office# 580-366-3467 * Cell# 580-484-3519

Waverly District - 1105 W. Maine - Enid, Oklahoma

Waverley Historic District Neighborhood Association is taking orders for their 2010 Calendar. The calendar features historic homes from the district and this is the third year the district has produced a calendar.

The calendars make wonderful Christmas gifts and only cost $12 per calendar. Proceeds go toward the District's sidewalk project. To order a calendar, call 234-2197.

Information submitted by: Shirley Marquardt

The Enid Metropolitan Human Service Commission and the Health Planning Committee announce the kickoff of the "Walk This Way" walking program to begin October 3 at Meadowlake Park.

Walk This Way is a six-week walking program designed to help people make walking a regular part of their lives. Families, individuals, businesses, organizations and churches are invited to participate. The first 500 participants to register will receive a free t-shirt. Walking logs will be provided to record the number of minutes walked over six weeks beginning October 3, 2009. Participants can pick up their t-shirts and walking log at the kickoff registration event on October 3, 2009 at 10am at Meadowlake Park or print their own at www.cdsaok.org.

People who walk and report at least 1,100 minutes of walking during the six-week period will be eligible for prizes including a Wii Fit and gym memberships. Families and teams of five may also register. Businesses will be recognized based on the percentage of employee participation. Participants will receive bonus minutes for attending events such as the Enid Farmer's Market and Scare on the Square.

For more information or for an electronic mailing of registration forms to your business, contact Teresa Bailey at the Garfield County Health Department 233-0650 or teresamb@health.ok.gov.

Enid's only local television station - KXOK - Channel 32/ Cable 18 is coming in October. Stay tuned...

On Monday September 14th the weather forecast at the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County calls for "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."

Join the library from 4:00-5:15 p.m. for a reading of the book, a book discussion, a craft, and a game. First published in 1978, the book by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett brings us a delightful story of a town where it never rains rain or never snows snow and the wind never just blows. Food of all types blows, snows, and rains from the sky. The book has been made into a movie and the scheduled release date in theaters is September 18th.

Trying to break the world record for kite flying in Enid, Oklahoma.

This is a big week for Enid and Garfield County as the Garfield County Fair and Cherokee Strip Days begin.

The Garfield County Fair begins today! Many entries into the Fair are due by the end of the day. Judging for fine arts, photography, art, painting and other household arts will begin on Thursday.

Animal judging starts Friday and will continue through Saturday. The final day of the fair is Sunday. Exhibits will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m.

The Cherokee Strip Days celebration starts Thursday and runs through Saturday.

Things kick off Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a luncheon on the courthouse lawn, with great food and free entertainment.

The Continental Resources Great Land Run takes place Saturday morning,. There is a 10K run and a 5Kwalk/run. Money from the event goes to update technology for local schools. Both runs begin at 7:30 a.m., and registration is at 6 a.m.

Participants may register in advance at www.greatland run.com. The pre-registration fee is $20 for adults and $15 for children 11 and younger.

The annual Cherokee Strip Days parade starts at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Enid. The theme this is "Stake Your Claim - Enid, Oklahoma!" Throughout the day there will be art and craft booths, food, pony rides and music.

This Thursday Enid will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for number of kites flown simultaneously. The attempt will take place behind Autry Technology Center, 1201 W. Willow.

Enid had originally thought they would only need to break the record set last year in Germany with 967 kites. However, on July 30 children from the Gaza Strip were bale to get more than 3,700 kites in the air at the same time. A newer world record.

Enid still plans on trying to break the first world record and if possible will try to better the 3,700 kite mark.

The kite event will begin at 1 p.m. Kites may be purchased for $5 before the event or people may bring their own. Get out and help Enid set the record!

More info

Watershed Studios

Local Recording Studio now open!
Watershed Recording and Production Studios in Enid, OK is officially opened its doors to the public Sept 28th, 2009. Studio Engineer/Producer and Owner Barry Johnston, has been working out of the studio for over 4 years.

"I built the studio in '05. I would bring in bands and projects that I really wanted to dig into and work with. I would find time between playing in a band and running the family business to work on the projects. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some really great stuff over the past 4 years. The word of mouth has been really great! I feel like the timing is right for the studio to make the next step. I’m really looking forward to opening up to the public and bringing more artists through the doors."

Johnston has been producing and recording records for the better part of 15 years. He's done work for the Alkaline Trio, Maritime, Weston, the Juliana theory, Jimmy Eat World, The Promise Ring…and many more. During 8 of those years he split his time between doing studio work and working on the road touring as a Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager for many notable acts.

With that experience and with the use of cutting edge recording techniques and equipment, Watershed Studios provides a creative comfortable environment for bands and/or artists to create and see their visions through.

Watershed Studios - 'Preserving Sonic Integrity'

Contact: Barry Johnston
Watershed Studios
Phone 580 603 1093
Fax 580 234 2104
1813 Quailwood Drive Enid, OK 73703
www.watershedrecording.com
www.myspace.com/watershedstudios

It's that time again and the first Friday of September is not only being celebrated with the monthly Downtown First Friday activities but also the Enid High School homecoming and the first football game of the season.

Several businesses will remain open late Friday night and there will be special music and activities at restaurants and shops around the Square.


To kick off Library Card Sign-up Month, the library will be participating in First Friday by extending their hours until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th. The event will include a showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a Basic Jewelry Making: Earrings class for adults, and the opportunity for patrons to participate in an exciting scavenger hunt around the library for prizes, including a grand prize of $100.00.

For the Earrings class at 7:00 p.m., all of the supplies are provided for you to create a small piece of wearable art. Learn a few new skills & make a beautiful pair of handmade earrings. If you have a sweet tooth and like solving puzzles, participate in our Wonka scavenger hunt and find Golden Library Cards hidden in the building for a chance to win $100.00. Drawing will be at 8:30 p.m. Or just stop in and get a new library card.

For more information on how to sign up for a library card or for a printed calendar of September events, visit the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County at 120 W. Maine Ave, call (580) 234-6313, or visit the library online at http://www.enid.org/library or at their blog http://plegcblog.wordpress.com. They're also on Facebook and Twitter!

The library will be open on Saturday, September 5th but will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the Labor 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.

Tour de Trykes is a fundraiser to purchase Amtrykes for people with disabilities. For more information visit the website at: www.tourdedtrykes.com. This great event is presented by the Enid Noon Ambucs and numerous local sponsors.

When: 8:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2009
Where: Downtown Enid, OK at David Allen Memorial Ballpark, 301 S. Grand Ave.
Why: To raise money for AmTrykes, a therapeutic tricycle for children and adults with disabilities. Learn more here.
How: This is a road ride for bikes, trikes, recumbents and tandems. Terrain is mostly flat and even.
Cost:
Single bike: $22 before August 15, $27 thereafter
Tandems: $40 before August 15, $50 thereafter
Family Fun Ride: $15 or $30 per family (2 t-shirt limit, extra shirts available)
Distances: 2-mile Family Fun Ride; 10, 24, 38, 58, 100-mile road tours
Contact: Mike Stuber 580-541-5155 mjstuber@ptci.com

Wear your college colors wherever you are on Friday, September 4, 2009 for the fifth annual College Colors Day celebration!

College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promote the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day of Friday, September 4.

Additionally, College Colors Day, which coincides with "back to school" and the kick-off of intercollegiate athletics, strives to advocate higher education through increased public awareness, and celebrates the achievements of colleges and universities, acknowledging their fundamental importance.

So let's see everyone in their best orange, crimson, black and cream tomorrow!

The Enid High football team will play its homecoming game this Friday against Sand Springs at D. Selby Stadium. All stores around town are encouraged to decorate and help support the football team.

The traditional homecoming bonfire will be held tonight beginning at 9 p.m. in the southeast EHS parking lot, directly following the team walk from the stadium, led by Big Blue Band and cheer and pom squads.

Coronation will be held prior to Friday night's game at 6:45 p.m.. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30.

Get out and support your Enid High football team!

Did you know there was a goat farm in Enid? Did you know they sell goats milk, soap and have goat's cheese coming soon?

Last Laugh Farms is a family owned farm in Enid, OK

They provide clean fresh Raw Nubian goats milk for sale. They are also expanding into handmade goats milk soap, goats milk fudge, and eventually ice cream and cheese.

Last Laugh Farms is a family farm owned and operated by a mother and daughter. They love their goats and farm and invite you to bring the kiddos out to meet their farm family. This family includes 4 cows, 3 horses, a pony, 20 goats and 2 barn kittens.

Last Laugh Farms is located at 4819 1/2 Southgate Rd., Enid, OK, 73703

Email lastlaughfarms@yahoo.com or call 580-478-2260 for more info.

Last Laugh Farms Website

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County wants to make sure that everyone in our community, especially every child, has the smartest card of all - a library card. The library will begin issuing new library cards in September, and for the whole month anyone can trade in their old card for FREE and get a new card and keytag combo with a picture of the library on the front. Many people like the convenience of having their library card attached to their key ring, so they always have it with them.

Getting a library card is easy. Anyone, regardless of place of residence, can obtain a library card by presenting a picture ID and a form of identification that shows your name and current address. Parents/guardians must show this proof of ID and address on behalf of kids under 18 years old. If your picture ID does not have your current address, please also bring something that shows your current mailing address.

To kick off our month-long celebration of library cards, the library will be participating in First Fridays in downtown Enid by extending their hours until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th. The event will include a showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a Basic Jewelry Making: Earrings class for adults, and the opportunity for patrons to participate in an exciting scavenger hunt around the library for prizes, including a grand prize of $100.00.

For more information on how to sign up for a library card or for a printed calendar of September events, visit the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County at 120 W. Maine Ave, call (580) 234-6313, or visit the library online at http://www.enid.org/library or at our blog http://plegcblog.wordpress.com. We're also on Facebook and Twitter!