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Shawnee’s Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center

May Events (Shawnee, Okla.) – The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center is excited to welcome both new and annual events to the community this May. There are several unique events and family-friendly entertainment opportunities to enjoy.

The Expo Center will welcome a Cat Show May 26-27 hosted by the MuskogeeCats Cat Club. The public is invited to enter their cats prior to the event no later than 6 p.m. on May 21. Entry fees do apply and can be found on The Cat Fanciers’ Association website. Check-in will be Saturday, May 26, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and on Sunday, May 27 from 8 to 9 a.m. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For more information please visit MuskogeeCats.weebly.com.

The Gala of The Royal Horses is created, produced and led by world-renowned riding master Rene Gasser. The Gala of The Royal Horses will feature performances involving the Lipizzaner Stallions, Andalusian, Friesian and the majestic Arabian breeds, as well as a Quarter horses. The event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield now known as “The Airs Above the Ground,” as well as "Roman Riding,” “The Art of Garrocha” and “Bare Back Riding” performances. The public is invited to attend the show May 26 at 2 or 7 p.m. and May 27 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices vary and are available at the door one hour prior to showtime or online at MonumentalTix.com.

Gigi Gasser stands atop a pair of horses during the Gala of The Royal Horses “Roman Riding” show.

For more information about the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, visit ShawneeExpo. org. Located just minutes from the “crossroads of America, “the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center sits on 52 acres of fairgrounds with a variety of facility options including an outdoor arena, indoor arena and more than 150,000-square-feet of exhibit and meeting space. Complete with a top-notch RV park, the Expo Center is the perfect location for any size event including, banquets, shows, events and more. For more information on the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition center visit ShawneeExpo.org or call (405) 275-7020

If you have an event you would like to see here, call Cheyenne Meadows at (405) 214-3963 or email cheyenne.meadows@news-star.com.

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LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS:

Movies Opening This Weekend in Shawnee!

"DEADPOOL 2"

After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste.

Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the Yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor - finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover. Starred in the action adventure are Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin. Rated R, for strong violence and language throughout, sexual references and brief drug material. Running time 1:59. OPENING MAY 18 AT MOVIES SIX AT SHAWNEE MALL.

“BOOK CLUB”

Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. The stellar cast of the comedy includes Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen, Andy Garcia, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss, and Don Johnson. Rated PG-13 for sex related material throughout and for language. Running time 1:54. OPENING MAY 18 AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8.

“SHOW DOGS”

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening. The action adventure comedy stars Will Arnett and Alan Cumming. Rated PG, for suggestive and rude humor, language and some action.

Running time 1:30. OPENS MAY 18 AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8.

“BLACK PANTHER”

After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. ​​Chadwick Bosman stars in the action adventure. Rated PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture. Running time 2:14. OPENS MAY 18 AT THE HORNBECK THEATRE.​

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens the 2018 Season ​ eaturing works that are passionate, provocative and playful, F our upcoming season includes a diverse roster of plays!​

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park opens it’s 34th season with William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM running from May 31st through June 23rd, 2018 at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage, 301 W. Reno, OKC, OK 73102

by William Shakespeare Directed by Lance Marsh May 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 - Myriad Gardens 8pm Curtain

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy.

In it, an enchanted forest becomes the perfect setting for the follies and foibles of fairies, humans and amateur actors putting on a play. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is known for accessible Shakespeare, and this new and vibrant interpretation, stacked with the area’s brightest talent, promises to engage and delight all ages.

Executive/Artistic Director Kathryn McGill says, “This show holds a special place in our hearts. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM was a part of our first season in Edmond’s Hafer Park. It is a play so full of youthful exuberance, as was our first production, the cast and Oklahoma Shakespeare itself at that time. Now, as we approach our 34th year, it is a play we enjoy returning to time and again, this year turning it over to director D. Lance Marsh, who will be creating his own vibrant and fresh production featuring some of Oklahoma’s most exciting up and coming actors and designers as well as OSP’s favorite company members.”

Cast members include Rick Nelson (Oberon), Alissa Branch Mortimer (Titania) Wil Rogers (Bottom), Andi Dema (Puck), Mark Johnson (Quince), Preston Chapman (Demetrius), Carley Dickey (Hermia) Rachel Necessary (Helena) and Harrison Langford (Lysander).

Single ticket prices are $20, with discounts available for groups of 10 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Tickets are available at the box office at the Myriad Gardens on the evening of the performance or by visiting www.oklahomashakespeare.com

In Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, two couples deal with love and all its complications – confusion, jealousy, and passion. Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius – but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia.

When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies. In Shakespeare’s family-friendly comedy, anything is possible when young lovers – human and fairy royalty – and an amateur theater troupe reel through romance and spell craft in a moonlit Athenian forest.

The Revolutionists

By Lauren Gunderson Directed by Tyler Woods July 5-21 - Paseo The Revolutionists is a brutal comedic quartet about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror (1793-1794). Playwright Olympe De Gouge, assassin Charlotte Corday, and former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, loose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in revolutionary Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, feminism and terrorism, art and how we actually go about changing the world. It a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection that ends in a song and a scaffold.

About Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: Founded in 1985 by Executive Director Kathryn McGill and the late Jack O’Meara, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park has been bringing first-rate professional productions of Shakespeare and the classics to life in Central Oklahoma for 33 seasons. This season’s shows will be performed outdoors in downtown OKC at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage and at OSP’s new studio space in the historic Paseo Arts District. The organization’s educational outreach programs help Shakespeare come alive for students and teachers in classrooms throughout the state. OSP is supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Devon Energy, Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation, Allied Arts, The Inasmuch Foundation, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, OCCF, Bank of Oklahoma, and Citizens Bank of Edmond. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is a proud member of Actors’ Equity.

39th Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off Set for June 2 Vinita, OK – The Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting the 39th Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off on Saturday, June 2, at the Craig County Fairgrounds and Community Center. General admission is free. Gates will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Tasting kits - including calf fries, beans, breads, and cobblers - are $10 at the festival. Calf fries will be served from 11:00am until they’re gone.

The World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off is like a BBQ competition. But the main course is, well, bull testicles. Cooking teams will be provided with 40 pounds of the famous cowboy cui-

sine to prepared using their own secret recipes.

The culinary creation to receive the most votes will receive trophies and bragging rights.

Locations, and Westco Home Furnishings.

The Calf Fry is more than a cooking competition.

It’s a fun-filled festival including food trucks, arts and crafts, live music, and free activities for the kids. A great combination of indoor and outdoor vendors will be participating this year.

The VACC recognizes and appreciates its Legacy Members for their commitment to the organization and Vinita’s business community: Arvest Bank, Bank of Grand Lake, Cherokee Nation Businesses, City of Vinita, First National Bank, The Junction Internet, Oklahoma State Bank, and U.S. Cellular Premier Locations.

The 39th Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off festival is made possible by Arvest Bank, Cherokee Nation Businesses, KAMO Power, Oklahoma State Bank, Park Hills Motel & RV Park, The Junction Internet, U.S. Cellular Premier

If you would like more information regarding the 39th Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off, please contact the Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at (918) 256-7133 or by email at chamber@vinita.com.

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Distinguished Navajo jeweler journeying to Artesian Arts Festival

By Mallory Jones, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Navajo jeweler Jimmie Harrison trod through transformational introspection to his true passion and career path early in life.

He is a living example of what can happen when people follow a dream and pursue a passion.

After more than 30 years of creativity, Harrison is no stranger to success. He has breathed life into world-class, award-winning jewelry.

“Make the commitment,” Harrison exalted. “I never gave up. I worked at it and worked at it. I made a good name for myself and kept it going through all these years.”

The jeweler has made a name for himself by creating stunning jewelry that captures the viewer’s eye as well as honors his Native American roots.

Harrison will showcase his detailed inlaid jewelry when he makes the trek to the upcoming Artesian Arts Festival, set May 26 in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Marking his third festival appearance, he hopes patrons will become well-informed and educated about what his work represents.

They treated him like he was their son.”

Through his connection with Jesse, Harrison was able to build a close relationship with Preston who “adopted” him into the family.

The father-son duo, both critically acclaimed jewelers, shared their techniques and designs about crafting jewelry. By apprenticing under Preston, Harrison developed his own irrepressible style.

Harrison knows he was in the right place at the right time and credits Preston and Jesse for his success. His biggest inspiration remains Jesse.

Without the relationship he had established with Jesse, Harrison may never have met Preston and started the beginnings of a lifelong career of crafting innovative, exquisite jewelry.

“Doing work for Preston is what really got me going,” Harrison commented. “I’ll always be thankful for Jesse and Preston.”

UNRELENTING SUCCESS

Harrison draws inspiration from “Mother Earth, Father Sky” in addition to other spiritual elements and animals. He incorporates his inspiration into stunning pieces of jewelry.

“With my type of inlay, the most difficult thing is HUMBLE BEGINNINGS precision,” Harrison said. “The lines have to be all Looking back on 37 years of crafting jewelry, Harri- even; the images have to be centered and squared son can pinpoint where his journey began and two off exactly.” people who helped get his feet wet – Preston and Using stones and shells from South America, Jesse Monongye, father-and-son.

Mexico, Australia, Russia and other exotic places, Growing up in the Four Corners area between Harrison intertwines a multitude of colors in his Arizona and New Mexico, Harrison attended school rings, necklaces, bolos, bracelets and earrings. with Jesse, forming a bond as close as brothers.

“When you cut and inlay stones and shells from “Before my dad passed on, he told Jesse to all over the world, there is nothing more exciting take care of his ‘brother,’ which was me,” Harrison than bringing the true colors of the stones to life,” said reflecting on his early days. “He told Jesse to Harrison observed. ‘keep him on the right road, keep him going the Lifeline patterns are illustrated in Harrison’s intraditional way.’ In that way, my family took in Jesse. lay with animal figures representing strength and wisdom. Colors evoke “Mother Earth, Father Sky and Mother Nature.”

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“In a way, I am 120 W. MacArthur • Shawnee creating images in two cultures,” Harrison said.

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I do it in respect for Preston. I do my own ‘yei-bicheis’ in honor of my elders.”

Chasing a passion, no matter how difficult, and sharing knowledge with others is incredibly important to Harrison. He yearns to give back what was given to him as a gift. Because of this, he teaches others who are truly dedicated to learning the art form.

“In order to be recognized and be different, you need to do your own thing,” Harrison steadfastly argues. “I live a very humble life and keep a low profile. I let my work do the talking.”

Referred to as the “Godfather of Inlay,” “Master of Inlay” and “King of the Night,” Harrison has left his mark on the jewelry world, shaping his legacy to this day through each show and festival he attends.

He gets his notable name “King of the Night” from the many constellations he includes in his pieces.

“You are keeping the tradition alive by creating new images, being true to your culture, being true to yourself and by respecting those who inspired you and believed in you,” Harrison said adamantly.

The Artesian Arts Festival will be at the Artesian Plaza located adjacent to the Artesian Hotel and Spa, 1001 W. First Street, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

The Artesian Arts Festival is the fastest growing Native-themed art show in the nation. More than 100 Native American artists, many nationally and internationally acclaimed, will be highlighted at the festival.

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Sam Noble Museum Opens New Shark Exhibit Featuring 60-Foot-Long Megalodon NORMAN — At 60 feet long, Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine predator. Sharks are at risk today, with recent population declines attributed to humans. Though Megalodon vanished 2 million years ago, its fascinating story inspires lessons for science and shark conservation.

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History tells this remarkable story in its exciting new national traveling exhibit, “Megalodon: The Largest Shark that Ever Lived,” which is on display from May 26 through Jan. 6. The exhibit features a 60-footlong walk-through sculpture and highlights the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks.

“The Megalodon exhibit gives us the chance to showcase current museum research and our extensive paleontology collections,” said Darcie MacMahon, assistant director for exhibits at the Florida Museum, which produced the exhibit. “Who can imagine a 60-foot shark cruising all the world’s oceans?

The evolution and extinction of this giant beast capture our imaginations and inspire us to learn about shark evolution in general and the importance of shark conservation today.”

As unique as Megalodon was, so too is the exhibition that tells the story of this enormous creature. The exhibition showcases both fossil and modern shark specimens as well as full-scale models from several collections. Visitors enter a full-size sculpture of Megalodon through massive jaws and

discover this shark’s history and the world it inhabited, including its size, structure, diet, lifespan, relatives, neighbors, evolution and extinction.

“Megalodon: The Largest Shark that Ever Lived” also provides details on improving the health of our oceans and survival of threatened species. Recent worldwide declines are attributed to commercial and sport overfishing. Scientists estimate humans kill 100 million sharks, skates and rays each year, and the life history of most shark species makes it difficult for populations to rebound. For those wondering why we need sharks, the Megalodon exhibition asks guests to consider the marine food web domino effect caused by overfishing.

Another exhibition section describes how this animal continues to fascinate many, elevating Megalodon to near cult status. From biker jackets to postage stamps, the exhibition explains the many ways Megalodon remains a part of human culture through art, literature, music and film.

“Megalodon: The Largest Shark that Ever Lived” was produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, with support from the National Science Foundation.

The exhibit is sponsored locally by Fowler Honda.

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is located on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus at J. Willis Stovall Road and Chautauqua Avenue. For accommodations, call (405) 325-4712 or visit SamNobleMuseum.ou.edu.

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Ikbi: Chickasaws and Choctaws Sharing Our History and Culture Through Art on display at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15 – The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is proud to host a special exhibit in the Tulsa World-Lorton Family Gallery at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Ikbi: Chickasaw and Choctaws Sharing Our History and Culture Through Art will be on display from May 31 to September 22, 2018. The opening reception is free to the public and will be held on Thursday, June 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In the Choctaw and Chickasaw languages, “Ikbi” means “to create”. The concepts of creation, identity, and culture unite in Ikbi: Chickasaw and Choctaws Sharing Our History and Culture Through Art. Artists of both tribes implement various mediums to express their cultural roots and individual understandings of what it means to create. The artists find their base in history and culture and individual relationships to the surrounding world. Their creations are an expression of their identity in addition to an expression of their relationship to the past and current societies. In this exhibit, Ikbi serves as a commonality for artists of many different backgrounds, practices, and mediums.

Governor Bill Anoatubby noted, “We are pleased to have the works of Chickasaw artists included alongside those of Choctaw artists in this unique exhibit highlighting the compelling history and culture of our two nations. It is a pleasure to work with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame as they honor our native heritage in this exceptional venue.”

“Halito! The Choctaw Nation is proud to partner with the Chickasaw Nation for a special historical art exhibit. Our nations were originally one many years ago and it is fitting that we come together to show the rich history of our cultures and the talent of our many artists. We invite you to experience Ikbi: Chickasaws and Choctaws Sharing Our History and Culture Through Art” said Choctaw Chief Gary Batton.

RSVPs for the free opening reception on Thursday, June 28th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. are encouraged, but not required. To RSVP, contact Marissa Raglin at 405.523.3231 or mbr@oklahomahof.com.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame preserves Oklahoma’s unique history and promotes pride in our great state. Through each of its programs and the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, we tell Oklahoma’s story through its people.

For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame or Gaylord-Pickens Museum, visit OklahomaHOF.com or contact Jeff Jacobsen at jpj@ oklahomahof.com, or 405.523.3208.

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6:00-9:00 pm The Shawnee Expo Center

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Call Tony to Purchase: (405) 214-1212 A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors Firelake Discount Foods Shawnee Milling Company First National Bank South Central Industries Ford Insurance Stuart and Clover Attorneys Larry D. Gill First Financial Y.M.C.A. Shawnee Services LLC Shawnee Dental

Action Physical Therapy Arvest Bank BancFirst Collision Works Extreme Roofing Andrew Minnigh, DDS Tony McMurry

Sherry Lankford Mike & Pat McCormick Pharaoh Properties LLC Waddell Family Chiropractic

ONEOK Finley and Cook Lowe’s A Healthier Life House of Flowers

Gold Sponsors Edward D Jones The Clinic Pharmacy MBO/Pott County Telephone First United Bank Silver Sponsors Dane & Lynn Pollei Langley Management Austin Quinn Home Sweet Home Rentals Eric’s Pharmacy Round House MFG

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The profits from the Lobster and Leis fundraiser will support Shawnee Rotary Causes like Knight Vision program at local schools, the Dictionary Program, and other local charities.

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2018 OKM Music Festival features ‘Country Fest’

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (April 12, 2018) — From June 9-15, the OKM Music Festival celebrates 34 years in Bartlesville, Okla., and offers a variety of entertainment styles. Bring the whole family and enjoy country music, jazzy-pop, chamber music and an orchestra.

Several free Showcase concerts and plenty of children’s activities round out the festival.

New this year is Country Fest, a family-friendly event beginning at 4 p.m. on June 9 at the historic Silver Lake Farm and Garden. Attendees can spend the night on the campgrounds, walk the trails, and enjoy a selection of down-home food choices. Quench your thirst at the wine and beer garden, participate in children’s events or peruse the arts and crafts. Dress comfortably and bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

“We are thrilled to partner with Pam Loriaux, owner of Silver Lake Farm & Garden, for a good old-fashioned family country fest. Folks are going to love her property, and the artists we’ve lined up are really talented song writers and musicians,” said Mary Lynn Mihm, festival chairwoman.

Local country radio station KRIG will broadcast live from the event. Music kicks off with Brent Giddens Band, Lucas Hoge and headliner Parker McCollum, who will rock the night with their own brand of country sound. If the mood strikes, get up and dance!

The Brent Giddens Band performs classic country and Red Dirt favorites, as well as several original songs in a high-energy stage show.

Hoge, who regularly performs overseas for the U.S. military, found success writing songs for hit TV shows, but his passion is recording and performing in concerts.

McCollum’s music appeals to country fans, country rockers or Americana types. On his second album, “Probably Wrong,” he wrote or co-wrote eight of the 10 tracks.

A portion of proceeds benefits the Coffee Bunker, a U.S. service members and veterans group whose mission is to support the successful reintegration with their families and communities.

Besides Country Fest, OKM Music hosts the Sons of Serendip, Miró String Quartet, pianist Katie Mahan, wind quintet WindSync, plus the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra.

Lucas Hoge

Concert prices range from $10 to $30 for general-admission and $60 to $75 for VIP tickets. For a complete list of events and to purchase tickets visit www.okmmusic.org/festival.

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edy in which the foul-mouthed mutant mercenary (Ryan Reynolds) brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, Cable (Josh Brolin); “Book Club” a comedy about four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading “50 Shades of Grey” in their monthly book club; and the family friendly comedic film “Show Dogs” rated PG-13, about Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog (voiced by rapper Ludacris) who is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious dog show, along with his human partner (Will Arnett), to avert a disaster from happening.

2. The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown takes place Saturday. Jus-

tify will try to win the Preakness after winning the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. The race is at 6:20 p.m. ET and airs on NBC.

3. Friday is National Bike to Work Day, a time when people are encouraged

to ditch their automobiles and commute with their bikes if possible. You can ride an old-timey bike, a fancy new version with shocks – whatever, just bike!

It’s good for your health and for the environment.

4. Saturday is Armed Forces Day, a day to honor those serving our country

in the military. Check the newspaper for events in your town, or check out the official site, http://afd.defense.gov/ for more information.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14.

On Saturday, National Learn to Swim Day, parents and guardians should teach children about water safety as well as the importance and benefits of learning to swim. Learn more at teachmetoswim. com/national-learn-to-swim-day — More Content Now

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VINTAGE SALE!

BARNYARD FINDS is hosting their second annual vintage sale at,

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We have some great vendors, chainsaw carving expert, pony rides, snow cones, face painting for the kids.

We will also have great food: Turkey Legs, Smoked Bologna Sandwiches, Ribs, Hotdogs and Hotlinks.

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