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Christ United Pumpkin Patch

September 27 - October 31

2418 W. Randolph
M-F 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sun 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
October 3rd, 16th & 17th Sips & Dips will be set up at the Patch!

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Oktoberfest First Friday

October 2

6-9pm in Downtown Enid
Food trucks, music, games, shopping and more!

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Nightmare Warehouse

October 8-31

424 W. Walnut
7:30-10:30 Thursday
7:30-11:30 Fridays & Saturdays
Tickets: $20 • Age 10 & under: $10

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Daze In A Maze

Sept. 26 thru October 25

Marshall, OK
Sat: 10 am-10 pm, Sun: 2 pm-dusk
Mazes, pumpkins, concessions, play areas, and more.

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Red Bird Farm

Every Weekend in October

8812 N Hwy 81, Enid, OK
Sat: 10 am-6 pm, Sun: 1-6 pm
Mazes, pumpkins, concessions, play areas, and more. Free admission includes the Barn Store, petting zoo, and pumpkin patch. Tickets to the Fall Fun Area are just $10 per child / $5 per adult (kids 2 & under are free).

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CSRHC Family Farm Day

October 3

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 S. 4th
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Farm Day allows guests to experience the agricultural advancements of the 1890s and 1900s with hands-on activities like shelling and grinding corn, churning butter and more.

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New Hope Fall Festival & Craft Fair

October 10

614 N. Garland
9am-4pm. Lunch served 11:30am to 1:15pm.

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New House of Grace Fall Festival

October 10

729 W Willow
Starts at 3:30pm. Invite your friends and family if you have neighbors invite them as well this is a community event.

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Lamplight Ghost Stories

October 10

Jezebel’s Emporium & Tea Room, 121 E Broadway
8pm. an intimate evening of Enid’s haunted history told by the flicker of lamplight. $25 per person — tea and/or cider included. Seating is limited. Recommended for adults.

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The Commons

October 23

301 S Oakwood
4:30-5:00pm in the Commons Great Room. Residents will hand out candy.

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Haunted Gym

October 24

700 N. 10th
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Parks and Recreation department invites YOU to the FREE Haunted Gym at Champion Park.

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A2Z Haunt The Zoo

October 23-24

1905 Richland Ave.
5:30-9:30pm. Tricks and treats. Admission $5, children under 2 free. First 100 children get a free pumpkin, first night. Food trucks available.

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Hunterween, Hunter, OK

October 24
2pm-10pm. Trunk or treat at 2pm, cornhole tournament at 4pm, costume contest, games and activities, raffle drawings, vendors, silent auction and more! Free admission & free kids activities. Follow “Hunterween Halloween Festival” on Facebook for more info!

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Trunk or Treat at Open Door Church

October 25

831 E Broadway Ave.
From 5-7pm. Bring the kids for candy and fellowship.

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Neewoolah Fellowship Festival, Nash, OK

October 25

116 N. Main, Nash, OK 73761
Soup supper at 6:30pm. Costume and pie eating contests. Fun and faith filled event.

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Nicole's Gymnastics Academy Trunk or Treat & Open Gym

October 25

6:00–8:00 PM. Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for free through the NGA parking lot! Open gym only $5.

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Autry Tech's Tech or Treat

October 27

1201 W. Willow
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For an evening of spooky fun and tech-savvy treats! Join Autry for a free Halloween celebration like no other, featuring ghoulish games and fun for all ages.

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Trick or Treat at the Library!

October 28

120 W. Maine
10 am. Trick or Treat at the Library is happening next week! Join them for trick-or-treating, a Halloween craft, and games. Then, they’ll head over to the Garfield County Courthouse for even more trick-or-treating! This event is free and open to the public!

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First Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

October 28

401 W. Maine
6:00 - 7:30pm. Family fun with Candy and Food!

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Greenbrier Village Trick or Treat

October 30

1119 E Owen K Garriott
6:00pm sharp - until the candy runs out! All Ghost & Goblins are welcome!

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Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 29, 30, 31

Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence
7:30pm. Midnight showing on Saturday, October 31. 50 and over cast.

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HALLOWEEN

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Downtown Enid Candy Crawl

October 31

Downtown Enid
10am-1pm. Take the kids trick-or-treating downtown and visit participating downtown businesses for trick-or-treating and fall fun!

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Leonardo's HalloLeo's 2026

October 31

200 E. Maple
10am - 5pm. There are going to be lots of special activities like costume parades, a spooky science show, face painting, pumpkin chunkin', and so much more! All included with regular admission or with your Leonardo's membership! Price pncluded with admission or membership. Family-friendly costumes encouraged. Special activities will be happening throughout the day, so please check the schedule on the event page to plan your visit!

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Jacksons of Enid Trunk or Treat

October 31

4405 W. Garriott
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Jacksons of Enid is hosting the 5th Annual KNID 107.1 Pet Project, benefiting the ESPCA! Take the kids, invite your friends, and join them for an afternoon packed with Halloween fun, adorable animals, and an opportunity to make a difference right here in our community! Looking for a new best friend? Go meet some adorable dogs and cats looking for loving FOREVER HOMES! Your new furry family member might be waiting for you! Donate Dog Food, Cat Food, Dog & Cat Treats, Pet Toys and Blankets & Pet Beds.

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Enid Frights Up The Plains

October 31

Courthouse Lawn, Downtown Enid
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Costume Contests, Jack-o-lantern Contest, Halloween Queen Pageant & Vendors!

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Willow View Kids Fun Fall Fest

October 31

3525 W. Purdue
5-7pm. Games, prizes and lots of candy!

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Your Family Church Hallelujah Night

October 31

1301 N. Independence
5-8pm. Food, games, candy, prizes and face painting!

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Calvary Chapel Trunk or Treat

October 31

747 N. 11th St.
Starts at 6pm in the north parking lot. There will be: trunks with candy, Popcorn , Cake Walk, Payer Tent and more.

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Citywide Trick-or-Treating

October 31

Enid, Oklahoma
Saturday, October 31 from around 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Kids will be out trick-or-treating all over Enid for Halloween. Leave your porch light on if you'll be passing out candy, turn it off you don't have candy. Please drive careful.

The city appreciates the community’s continued support of the outdoor recreation spaces throughout the summer and look forward to welcoming everyone back when the splash pads reopen for the 2027 season.

The splash pad hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

The Hoover Splash Pad is located at 3000 West Oklahoma, and the Champion Splash Pad is located at 700 North 10th Street.

For more information on upcoming seasonal events and park activities, please visit Enid.org/ParkEvents.

Beacon schedules will be programmed according to the current school district calendars, which are available online.

During testing, motorists are reminded to always obey all traffic laws and all posted speed limits in all school zones, even during testing, and to drive with extreme caution.

For questions, please contact the Technical Services Department at 580-616-7336.

Enid school zones are 20 mph during specified times and when lights are flashing.

School zones will have flashing lights. If you speed in a school zone you'll pay a fine. Officials will turn off the school beacons during the lunch period for most Enid Public Schools. According to schools officials, students no longer leave campuses during the lunch hour and all playgrounds are fenced and supervised during breaks. Officials have determined the use of the beacons is no longer needed during this time of day.

Drivers need to slow down and pay attention when kids are present – especially before and after school.

During the school year, motorists must share the road with children who are getting on and off the bus, riding their bikes to and from school and children who are walking.

A few precautions can go a long way toward keeping children safe:
• Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic.
• In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.
• Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign.
• Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks and in all residential areas.
• Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way.
• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
• Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way.

Some schools have specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids.

The following apply to all school zones:
• Don't double park. It blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.
• Don't load or unload children across the street from the school.
• Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school.

If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the bus’s lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

• Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you're on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children.
• If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended ALL traffic must stop.
• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children. Stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus.
• Be alert. Children often are unpredictable and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks.

As a reminder, speeding in a school zone is a $215.00 fine and overtaking a stopped school bus is a $565.00 fine.

The shows will demonstrate the Great Planet Adventures as well as what to view in the night sky in the Enid area.

When the school year begins, planetarium shows will occur on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m.

The planetarium may be reserved for school and community groups. For more information, contact Dr. Frankie Wood-Black at Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu .

Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.

NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater, and the University Center in Ponca City. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.

For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.

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June 22-26

Grace Mennonite Church

4006 N. Oakwood
From 6:00-8:30pm. K-8th grade.

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June 22-26

Garland Road Baptist Church
2002 N Garland Rd
From 6-8:30pm. Finished PreK-5th Grade.

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June 22-26

Trinity Baptist Church
1818 E Chestnut
From 6pm to 8pm. Illumination Station VBS, grade Kindergarten through 5th. Parents can register students at https://vbsmate.com/TrinityBaptistChurchEnid

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July 12-16

Crosspoint Church
2500 N. Van Buren
Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23
From 6:00 - 8:30 pm (Sunday - Thursday evenings)
Register online at crosspointenid.com or walk in at the start time!

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July 13-16

First Baptist Church Enid

401 W Maine
From 5:30pm-8:00pm, for completed PreK-5th Grade. Register at fbcenid.com.

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July 14-17

Northwest Stronghold

Nash Lion's Club Park, Maine Street, Nash, OK
From 6:00 - 8:35pm. Summer Quest: VBS in the Park. Join them as they journey to Egypt and decode the mystery of Life! Students that have completed Pre-K through 5th grades are welcome. Register online at: https://myvbs.org/nw-stronghold-summer-quest-egypt-file.

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July 20-23

Sonrise Fellowship

901 S. Cleveland
From 6:00-8:00pm. Completed grades Pre-K - 5th grade. Illumination Station. They will also serve dinner to the children!
You can register online at https://vbsmate.com/events/Sonrisefellowshipenid/32517

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July 20-24

Your Family Church

1301 N. Independence
From 4:00-8:00pm. Pre-registration and block party on Saturday, July 18 from 12:00-4:00pm.

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July 27-30

Oakwood Christian Church
401 N. Oakwood
6:00-8:30 pm. VBS 2026- Level Up: Living God's Way. Step into the world of Mario!

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Watch Planes Fly In for Breakfast at Enid Woodring Regional Airport This Saturday

There’s something a little different happening at Enid Woodring Regional Airport this Saturday morning, and it’s one of those events that’s fun whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just looking for something unique to do around town.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, pilots from surrounding airports will be flying into Enid for the airport’s monthly Fly-In Breakfast. The public is invited to come out, enjoy breakfast, watch the planes arrive and depart, and spend a little time exploring one of Enid’s most interesting local spots.

The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $10.99, while kids 12 and under eat for $5.99.

One of the best parts of the morning is simply watching the action on the airfield. Visitors can see aircraft flying in from surrounding communities, landing on the runway, taxiing in, and later taking off again. From time to time, there are also spot landing contests, which add a little extra excitement for those who enjoy seeing pilots show off their precision flying skills.

Even if you’re not a pilot or an airplane buff, the Fly-In Breakfast offers a fun family-friendly outing. It’s a chance to get up close to aircraft, see static displays on the ramp, and experience the atmosphere of a working regional airport. Kids especially tend to love watching the planes come and go, and it makes for a different kind of Saturday morning activity.

While you’re there, you can also stop in and check out the airport terminal and the Barnstormers restaurant, which have become part of the experience for many who attend. The event combines small-town hospitality, good food, and aviation in a way that’s hard to find just anywhere.

The Fly-In Breakfast is typically held on the third Saturday of most months from March through October, although dates are subject to change. Throughout the season, Enid Woodring Regional Airport welcomes pilots flying in for breakfast and fellowship, while giving the public a chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of general aviation up close.

For anyone looking for something a little out of the ordinary this weekend, this is a great excuse to head out to the airport, grab some breakfast, and watch the sky come alive.

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Woodring Airport History

Enid Woodring Regional Airport (WDG) is located just 4 miles SE of Enid, OK. It is a full service FBO with all the amenities. The airport now houses Barnstormers restaurant and several rooms of aerospace and military memorabilia.

Enid’s Airport was renamed Enid Woodring Municipal Airport on May 30, 1933 after Lieutenant Irvin A. (Bert) Woodring, born February 1, 1902 in Enid, Oklahoma. Irvin A. Woodring was one of the U.S. Army Air Corps’ “Three Musketeers of Aviation” along with fellow pilots John J. Williams and William Lewers Cornelius. The group performed aerobatics at the National Air Races. J.J. Williams died in practice at Mines Field, Los Angeles on September 11, 1928.

Charles Lindbergh, for whom the three had served as escorts, filled in following Williams death. Two weeks later, W. L. Cornelius died when his plane collided with another plane. On January 20, 1933, Bert Woodring fell 2,000 feet to his death over Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, when his Consolidated P-30 fighter exploded in mid-air.

Within the airport grounds is the former traveling VietNam Memorial Wall, Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park, which honors Oklahoma veterans. Ceremonies are held annually on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers. A two-story veterans museum at the site is in the works.

Grab lunch or dinner at Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Supporter of this weather update

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JANUARY 1, 2027

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Coming Winter 2027

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WARMING SHELTERS AND FOOD

The First Presbyterian Church will have a warming shelter open 8am - 8pm Sat and Sun. They will serve their regular manna meal at 11am on Saturday, and an additional meal at 5pm.

Salvation Army, 518 N. Independence.

Enid Public Library, 120 W Maine.

Hope Outreach Day Center, 815 west Maine Monday-Friday.

Mercy House, 1714 S 4th will be open Friday 5 pm for shelter (Men ONLY). If you need a ride go to Hope day shelter by 4:30 pm. 815 W Maine.

Free Meals:
Salvation Army Daily
Our Daily Bread Daily
Enid SoS Daily
First Presbyterian Church (Saturday only) 11am
Enid Welcome Table (Central Christian Church) will open the dining room on Sunday at 3:30, serve the meal at 4:30 and close at 6:00pm.

Night shelters will be provided by: Salvation Army, 518 N. Independence, for 50 people. Call (580) 237-1910.

Enid Street Outreach Services can be reached for information at (580) 603-4896 - Emergency only. They can provide warm soup and extra clothes, coffee, socks, coats and gloves if you are in need. If you need a ride during this winter storm to the shelter call them & they will pick you up and deliver you to the Salvation Army.

Forgotten Ministries will be working alongside the Enid Salvation Army to provide shelter for men this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Due to the extreme winter temperatures, they want to be available for overflow space in case the Salvation Army is full. Right now, they still have 15 beds available. Since they only have space to accommodate men, they will make sure to make extra room for any women who are in need of shelter. They opened Friday night and will remain open all day Saturday and Sunday. Then, they will close Monday morning. Meals, showers, a bed, and a pair of sleep clothes will be available for the men who are in need of their shelter this weekend. 1714 S 4th St. Shelter open for men only.

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We'll keep an ongoing list on this page and update it for each storm that passes through our area. We will list business and school closings, event cancellations, church delays and more. Please bookmark the page and stay up to date with Enid Buzz! Email buzz@enidbuzz.com with your closings.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS: The EPS Superintendent will try to make decisions at 5:45am in the mornings. Information will immediately go out to the major TV stations. Parents on the EPS phone alert system will receive a call at 6am. If you have our mobile app we will text alert around 6:00am.

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Check for weather-related road conditions through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety by calling toll free, (888) 425-2385 or (405) 425-2385. (In case of emergency, you can call the Oklahoma Highway Patrol at *55 or 911)

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If you must drive in a storm:

Remember, the leading cause of death during winter storms is vehicle crashes. If at all possible, stay home during winter storms. If you know you will need to travel, prepare your vehicle and know how to react if you are stranded on the road.
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Check your local weather, as well as the weather along your route and at your destination. Check local media for event closings and cancellations. Remember, conditions can deteriorate quickly in a winter storm.
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Check for weather-related road conditions through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety here or by calling toll free, (888) 425-2385 or (405) 425-2385
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Make sure you have plenty of fuel; a good rule of thumb is to keep your fuel tank at least half full
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Always wear your seat belt
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In ice or snow, take it slow; allow ample time to reach your destination
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Bring a cell phone with an emergency roadside assistance number (In case of emergency, you can call the Oklahoma Highway Patrol at *55 or 911)
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Remember that bridges and ramps will be the first to freeze
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Winter Storm Disaster Supply Kit:

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A cell phone with extra battery or two-way radio
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Windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal
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Several blankets or sleeping bags
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Rain gear and extra sets of dry clothing, mittens, socks and a cap
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Non-perishable snacks like canned fruit, nuts and other high energy “munchies.” ----Include non-electric can opener if necessary.
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Several bottles of water. Eating snow will lower your body temperature. If necessary, melt it first.
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A small sack of sand or kitty litter for generating traction under wheels and a set of tire chains or traction mats.
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Jumper cables
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A first aid kit
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A flashlight with extra batteries
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Enid Buzz wants everyone to be safe on Halloween night while trick-or-treating. Here are a few of the usual safety reminders for those going out. Have fun and be safe!

1. Drive slow!

If you are driving around town or following your kids, please drive slow and stay off the mobile device. There will be kids darting around everywhere!
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2. Carry a light or flashlight

Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight, glow bracelet or necklace, or flashing attire for visibility. Light-up shoes are also practical, and ever-so-noticeable on a dark Halloween night.
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3. Have a meeting place

In case someone gets lost or separated, have a meeting time and spot so your not searching for kids all night. Have your kids carry a phone or walkie talkie.
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4. Wear comfortable easy to walk in shoes

Have kids wear well-fitting shoes; preferably sneakers. Avoid princess high-heel, too-large boots, or other types of shoes often shown with costumes.
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5. Dress warm

By the time Halloween arrives the temperatures could easily drop 10-20 degrees. Carry a jacket or coat in case the kids get cold. Gloves are great as well. Also carry tissues if the noses start running.
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6. Wear safe and removable costumes

Avoid costumes that drag on the ground. While cute initially, costumes that drag can trip up little feet, get caught on bushes, and create a tussle that sometimes results in the child wanting to remove the costume.  Also pick costumes that are bathroom-friendly as well. Be aware that you may need a bathroom break during the evening.
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7. Don't cover the eyes

Be sure a child's mask allows full visibility and breathing. Parents should try on masks for size and not hesitate to cut out larger openings for a trick or treater's comfort. If possible, find a mask that "breathes" and is easy to put on and off. The types of mask that easily can slide up on the head and then pulled down are best.
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8. Avoid carrying dangerous objects

Only carry flexible props, such as knives, swords, ninja items, etc., that can't cause injury if a kid accidentally falls. Also remember that your child may get tired of carrying the props.
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9. Look for houses with lights on

Lit homes are safer and you know the person is welcoming you to trick-or-treat. Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick-or-treaters often leave off their lights as a sign.
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10. Remind your kids

Remind your kids not to go into houses or get in cars with strangers. Explain to them not to take more than one piece of candy if a bowl is left out and be sure to tell them to say THANK YOU!
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11. Don't stay out too late

Keep track of time and don't trick or treat after 9 p.m. (general recommendation). That allows ample time for children to trick or treat, and by then, the excitement of the evening and the candy/treats means little ghouls will be tired, anyhow.
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12. Carry some water

The kids will eventually get thirsty, especially if they eat some candy.
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13. Check the kids candy before they eat a piece

It doesn't hurt to inspect candy and throw out opened wrappers and homemade goodies from people you do not know. Also look for candy your child might be allergic to or get sick on.
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14. Cross at crosswalks

Walk on the sidewalk and cross at crosswalks rather than running through the street.
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15. Remember

Always remember the houses that give out king-size candy bars and visit them next year!!
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Have fun!

Bikes and skateboards were our only modes of transportation and we used them to get around everywhere. Almost every street had sidewalks that ended at a curb. These were our thoroughfares and by the end of summer we'd have every bump and crack memorized.

There seemed to be less crime or at least it wasn't on TV 24/7 so we didn't know about it. Most people didn't lock their doors and kids were allowed to go just about anywhere alone. I think it was the freedom we had that makes such good memories of those summers.

The July 4th holiday was always the highlight of the summer. Fireworks were pretty much unrestricted so we always had lots of explosives in July. Below are the memories I have of the July 4th holiday and the things we would do during that fun summer weekend. I may add more to the list from time to time as new memories pop into my head. Enjoy!

Listen to The 70's Buzz Podcast about growing up in the 70s.

Fun Summer Activities We Did In The 70s

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1.) Ran around the yard with sparklers.
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2.) Chased lightning bugs and put them in a jar.
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3.) Found turtles, painted their shells and raced them.
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4.) Watched the local fireworks display at Meadowlake.
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5.) Threw Jarts in the air and tried not to get impaled.
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6.) Walked through Boggy Creek in our sneakers and got stuck in the mud.
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7.) Stuck Black Cats firecrackers into red ant dens and blew them up.
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8.) Ate watermelon and spit the seeds!
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9.) Made homemade ice cream in a churn bucket.
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10.) Ran and slid on the Slip'n Slide and got bonked with the Water Wiggle.
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11.) Set up the spinning sprinkler and ran through it.
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12.) Stuck pinwheels on our bikes while we were riding.
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13.) Stuck little American flags in the grass.
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14.) Ate burgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill.
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15.) Made real lemonade and sold it at a table in the front yard.
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16.) Covered ourselves in bug spray and played hide & seek.
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17.) Watched the sky at night looking for falling stars.
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18.) Walked barefooted on the hot cement until our feet were on fire.
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19.) Drank soda out of a bottle with a straw.
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20.) Washed our bikes with a garden hose.
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21.) Rode our skateboards over a wooden board on a brick.
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22.) Ate Popsicles while they melted all over us.
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23.) Licked Kool-Aid powder out of a packet.
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24.) Hula Hooped, but tried to look cool doing it.
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25.) Played catch with a Frisbee.
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26.) Slid down a burning metal slide at Meadowlake Park.
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27.) Spun each other on the merry-go-round at Champlin Park until we were sick.
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28.) Told jokes and scary stories under a corner street light on W. Broadway.
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29.) Swung on a swing at Champlin Park and jumped out as high as we could.
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30.) Sat in webbed lawn chairs trying not to fall through the broken strap.
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31.) Tried to ride wheelies the length of the block.
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32.) Climbed trees on boards we nailed to the trunk.
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33.) Blew bubbles with our Fruit Stripe gum.
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34.) Dug up worms for fishing bait.
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35.) Threw water balloons at each other.
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36.) Slept with a fan in the window to stay cool.
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37.) Watched the clouds and looked for shapes.
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38.) Filled up a wading pool and played for hours.
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39.) Caught tadpoles in Boggy Creek and took them home.
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40.) Slid down the hill at the Bird Sanctuary on a cardboard box.
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This free, family-friendly event offers an afternoon of fun and celebration as Enid families prepare for the upcoming school year.

SCHEDULE:

Lessons: Tuesday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Lap Swim: Tuesday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open Swim: Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lessons: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Swimming lessons will be held in 4-week sessions: June 3 to June 27 and July 8 to August 1 in 30-minute daytime blocks from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 45-minute evening blocks from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers.

The pool entrance fee is $3.00 per individual per day for the lap swim and open swim. Summer pool passes are available for open swim: $30 for first family member and $20 for the second family member. Swimming lessons are $48 for the 4-week course.

Private pool parties are scheduled on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a fee of $150 for the first 50 individuals.

Individuals interested in swimming lessons, must register at Enid.org/swim.

Located at 400 W. Cherokee.

Teachers will be treated to their choice of a root beer float, or a personalized ice cream sundae as they explore the Heritage Center and all of the available programming/field trip options available for the upcoming school year!

The historic Humphrey Heritage Village will open with living history interpreters offering hands-on activities and there will be raffle drawings for prizes throughout the event.

The prizes will be provided by local businesses, and each teacher who attends will receive a FREE pass for them and one guest to attend one of our annual special events of their choice in 2025 - either Family Farm Day or Christmas in The Village!

They will also be giving out a free bag of groceries as well.

If you would like to donate towards sponsoring backpacks, you can contact Brittany (brittany@enidmad.org).

HISTORY

What started out to be a small event to reach out of the four walls of the church with a small group of people back in 1998, has grown to be a city-wide festival that blesses thousands of people in the Enid area.  Feed the Neighborhood is an event that takes place each year in August on the Sunday evening before school starts.

Feed the Neighborhood is centered upon supplying the basic need for school supplies in the Enid community.  It has grown to be a city-wide festival that feeds, serves, and empowers the people of the Enid area.

April is National Kite Month, and the goal of Kites Over Enid is to introduce – or reintroduce – the joy of flying a kite to children and adults alike.

Saturday
10 am: National Anthem and Opening Welcome
1 pm: All White Kite Memorial Fly
4 pm: Closing

Sunday
10 am: National Anthem and Welcome
1 pm: Red, White & Blue Display
4 pm: Closing & Gratitude

Wings of the Wind Kite Store will be on site as the kite vendor. Food trucks will be on site both days.

See demonstrations by experienced kiters before flying your own kite. You can also bring, create or buy your own colorful kite. Make sure to catch a glimpse of special kites from all over the country. Food trucks will be on site for lunch and snacks. Discover or rekindle the joy of flying a kite at Kites Over Enid.

Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center, located at 1201 W Willow. Flying field accessible only from N. Van Buren. Turn west on Mulberry and proceed to field. Parking is on the grass east of the flying field.

History

Kites Over Enid was held in 2009 and 2010 in a large field behind Autry Technology Center. Both events were held as attempts to break the Guinness Book of World Records for number of kites in the air at one time. In 2009, Enid broke the North American record with 2,598 kites in the air at once, but fell short of setting the world record. The 2010 Kites Over Enid event again came up short with “only” 2,439 kites in the air. The 2,598 kites flown in 2009 remains the North American record.

The idea to bring back Kites Over Enid came from the 2015 AKA National Convention with city and AKA leaders saying a kite festival in Enid each year would help advance the joy and values of kiting. Phillip Whitaker, Enid native and AKA President, was the Field Coordinator for the 2015 convention and leads the efforts for Kites Over Enid.

Boys and girls teams in the first grade through the 12 th grade are eligible to participate in this four game-guarantee tournament July 12-14.

“This is the 26 th consecutive season that we’ve held a MAYB tournament in Enid,” said Enid MAYB tournament director Tim Swartzendruber. “This will be a premier event for youth teams to compete in.”

Originating in 1993, MAYB is now one of the largest youth basketball organizations in the U.S. Visit Enid partners with MAYB to help promote the event and ensure all participants a great experience.

The Enid tournament is part of the MAYB summer package where teams can either sign up for the four-tournament package or select individual tournaments. Each summer session concludes with the National MAYB Tournament. Boys Nationals are August 1-4 in Wichita, Kan., while Girls Nationals is August 2-4 in Oklahoma City.

Teams or individuals interested in participating in MAYB may contact the MAYB office at 316-284-0354 or visit the website at mayb.com. For the Enid tournament, contact Swartzendruber at 620-217-1439 or tswartzendruber@bethelks.edu. For more information on Enid, go to VisitEnid.org or call 580-233-3643, ext. 1.

In years past all of the competing marching bands would parade around the Enid downtown square in what was known as the Million Dollar Parade. Bands from all over the country would converge on Enid for this yearly event.

In the heyday of Tri-State kids would sleep in churches and homes because there was never enough room to house them all. Band buses could be seen on every corner of town. The carnival rides were located on W. Broadway between the post office and court house.

Enjoy these memories below...

Tri-State Photos from Enid, Oklahoma

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Families must enroll students online at www.enidpublicschools.org/enrollment. Enrollment will open on April 1 and will be completed exclusively online. Guardians enrolling their children as EPS students for the first time will need the children’s immunization record, birth certificate (no hospital footprints, please) and verification of address, such as a utility bill.

Enrollment is first come, first served. Randy Rader, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, expressed the crucial need for guardians to enroll their students as soon as possible.

“We are thrilled every year to welcome our newest, youngest learners to EPS,” said Rader. “We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of all families but are also conscientious of our staffing needs. We encourage all families to enroll as soon as they can so we can place students and continue to serve families by having sites staffed adequately.”

Families who do not have access to a device to complete enrollment online are encouraged to visit the EPS Welcome Center at 500 S. Independence between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. beginning April 1. Resources and assistance will be available.

All EPS four-year-old programs focus on the social, academic, physical and emotional needs of children. Students must be four-years-old on or before September 1, 2024.

Beginning May 6, full-day kindergarten enrollment for students who are new to EPS will be open to families online. Parents should enroll their student online at www.enidpublicschools.org/enrollment or visit the Welcome Center located in the Administrative Services Center, 500 S. Independence. Online enrollment will be open May 6.

Students must be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 to enroll. If a child is currently an EPS pre-kindergarten student, it is not necessary to attend kindergarten enrollment because their school will send out pre-enrollment for kindergarten via call, text or email.

“We are so excited to get to offer half-price admission for the first day of spring break again!” said Riley Jantzen, director of marketing and public relations for Leonardo’s. “We get to make a bunch of new friends when we did it last year and we hope to experience that again!”

Leonardo’s mission is to enrich and inspire children of all ages with fun learning experiences.

Visitors can explore more than 100 hands-on activities inside the museum and play at the world's largest community-built playground Adventure Quest.

Leonardo's Children's Museum and Adventure Quest will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday, March 11 and admission after the discount will be $5.99 per guest.

Recreational Spring 2024 registration is OPEN!
$70 registration fee for Jan. 1-31, 2024
$75 registration fee for Feb. 1-17, 2024
$90 late fee after Feb. 17, 2024 (if space is available).

???? In-Person Dates:
Jan 27th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at ASC: Early Bird
Feb 10th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at ASC
Feb 17th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at ASC: Last Registration Day

Travel Rec. & Travel Academy teams will begin games March 2, 2024. Local rec. teams will begin games March 23, 2024.

A mandatory coaches meeting will take place February 24, 2024 at 9 am at the Advance Soccer Complex conference room (please have a coach or team representative at the meeting).

Go to www.enidsoccer.com/2022/11/03/fall-recreational-season/

The field show competition will begin at 1:30pm with fifteen bands and will be held at D. Bruce Selby Stadium. An awards presentation will follow the field show competition. Judges for the event are Dr. Eric Pennello from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Jeff Hastings from Altus High School, and Mr. Jeff McReynolds from Deer Creek-Lamont High School.

In addition to the marching competition, there will be a pre-district band contest February 13-14, 2024 and the spring festival will be May 1-3, 2024. As music education is ever changing, Tri-State Music Festival has had to evolve as well to better accommodate the students, teachers, and curriculum.

To find out more about Tri-State Music Festival please visit their website www.tristatemusicfestival.com.

The Tri-State Music Festival creates an educational musical experience with lifelong impact.

The Story Of Digging Crystals As A Kid

There are some memories that can immediately bring a smile to my face when I think about them. Some of those memories are the day trips we made as kids to the Great Salt Plains area. We'd go over there hunting for selenite crystal formations. I remember the drives over from Enid with my family, thinking it took hours to get there and then wondering if we could really find the road that would get us there safely. Of course it really never took that long to make the 40 miles or so and the road to the plains was always clearly marked with a big sign.

As a kid it was quite a site driving up to the salt flats in the middle of Oklahoma. It was a huge flat desert that was completely covered in white. It boggled my mind how it ever got here. As you would get closer you would start to see the dig holes, or areas where visitors had been searching for their own crystal treasures. Here are some photos of the Salt Flats from a past trip.

A kid legend around Enid always told of unforeseen quicksand that diggers could accidentally walk or drive into. This meant there was always an air of danger as we would drive onto the actual plains. We never did find any quicksand or see anyone disappear in case you're wondering.

We would find what we thought was a lucky spot, park and unload. We always had a trunk full of things to dig with and plastic containers used to wash off the crystals and carry them home. I remember it being windy and sometimes almost cool with the air blowing in from the lake. Even in the beating spring and summer sun, there was no match for the Oklahoma wind.

We'd spend hours digging our own holes looking for those legendary crystal formations. You could always find the single crystals with the familiar hour glass design locked inside but to find a cluster of more than four or five was like finding a four leaf clover in a clover field. I think we ran across a few small clusters from time to time but never hit the mother load of the thousand piece cluster we fantasized about on the drive over.

Most of our crystal digs were family outings on a Saturday or Sunday. A quicker than imagined drive to Jet with mom, grandma and my sister would get us there and we'd spend the day baking in the sun. I remember coming home dirty and salty with cuts under my finger nails from scraping the sand and salt bare handed. We always seemed to have a garage full of crystals and would unload them at our garage sales just in time to go collect more.

There were other fun times at the Great Slat Plains. I remember my best friend and I getting interested in lightweight rocket powered cars. They actually looked like rockets with foam wheels. His parents would drive us over to the plains and we'd shoot the cars off with this rocket powered fuel that would freeze your finger off if it touched your skin. Our rocket cars would blast across the salt plains further than we could ever get them to go within the Enid city limits.

Those were all great memories, even after whining and complaining about having to go in the first place, sitting in the car and getting a big dose of Oklahoma wind. There was usually a stop in Jet for a snack or drink at the convenience store on the way home and every now and then I was allowed to snag a turtle that we'd spot crossing the dirt road.

If you haven't been or it's been a while, grab the kids and head over to the salt flats. Because it can be hot, windy and dry you should take care to protect your skin! Take sunscreen and some type of hat to cover your head. And don't forget to take a camera to record your first big crystal formation score!!

Digging for selenite crystals is dirty work so wear some old clothes you won't mind getting stained or ruined. Also take sunglasses and Chapstick. And probably the most important item to include is water!!! Make sure everyone has something to drink all day.

When you go digging remember that the moist growing crystal formations will be in soggy sand and are fragile. If you're not slow and careful you'll most likely break any large formations that you find. Let the crystals air-dry for several days and it will decrease their fragility once you get them home.

See more photos from Salt Flats.

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INFORMATION ON THE SELENITE CRYSTALS

The salt plains are a unique geological area made up of 11,000-acres that are perfectly flat with a wafer thin salt crust. It is classified as the "largest such saline flat in the central lowlands of North America".

The salt area was formed by repeated flooding by sea water millions of years ago. There are thick layers of salt-saturated sand hidden below the plain. Rains and local ground water travel through the salt-saturated sand and comes to the surface where it evaporates, leaving the crust of salt. Saline solution combines with gypsum to promote selenite crystal growth in that portion of the salt flats.

Because these crystals form in the wet part of the  soil, sand and clay particles are included within the crystal. These particles often form an "hourglass" shape inside the crystal. This hourglass shape cannot be found in selenite crystals in other places of the world; it is only found here in NW Oklahoma.

Single crystals, penetration twins, and clusters are the typical crystal shapes most frequently encountered on the refuge. Exceptional individual crystals measuring up to 7 inches long have been found, along with complex combinations weighing as much as 38 pounds.

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