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LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS:

Fireflight Balloon Festival August 10th - 12th

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The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch twenty balloons fill the sky, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks.

Outdoor Nation Expo August 10th - 12th

Firelake Arena

Tons of free activities for the whole family! Highlights include a fishing derby, archery contest, homemade BBQ, live seminars, climbing wall, go carts & more! Over 150 booths and attractions. Visit outdoornationexpo.com for a full list of sponsors, vendors and events!

Pottawatomie County Free Fair September 5th - 8th

Expo Center, 1700 W Independence

A large assortment of family-friendly events and vendors will be present at the fair. Attendance is, of course, free! Interested? Check out the Free Fair's website or Facebook pages for more information!

Plane's Trains, and Automobiles October 6th • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Shawnee Regional Airport, Santa Fe Depot See planes, trains and automobiles during the first Saturday in October! The event begins at the Shawnee Regional Airport at 8 am (activities will be limited at the airport due to construction). There will be food and fun activities aimed at lots of family fun. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles will continue at the Santa Fe Depot where the fun will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be HO scale model trains and a player piano inside the depot, trackless train rides, a pony carousel, petting zoo and many other hands-on activities for all to enjoy. Music, gunfighters, reenactors, and the Wild Shawnee Saloon Show along with many other activities and entertainers will last throughout the day. Automobiles and Things with Wheels will be stationed at the Santa Fe Depot; a cruise-in featuring an assortment of cars, motorcycles, tractors, touch-a-truck and more will line the streets and parking area around the Santa Fe Depot. And for the football fans, Vyve will be sponsoring the OU/Texas game on a large screen television. Bring the family to come and see what's in Shawnee! For detailed information about the event go to www.PTandA.net. If you have an event you would like to see in our Event Calendar, call Cheyenne Meadows at (405) 214-3963 or email cheyenne.meadows@news-star.com. For advertising, call Brad Casto at (405) 214-3950 or email brad.casto@news-star.com

Seeking Vendors We are seeking vendors for the Annual Bill Tilghman Boomtown Celebration Day October 20, 2018 at 9am $25 vendor registration fee Inside spaces available but limited!

Bill Tilghman Boomtown Celebration Day Car Show October 20, 2018 Pre-Registration $20 (If registered by October 1) Registration is $25 • 8am - 10am T-shirts available for pre-order $12 each Awards at 3pm. Higher Cash Prizes! For more information, call Michelle Farris P: 918-716-4407 or email: cityofcromwellevents@yahoo.com


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Movies Opening This Weekend in Shawnee! "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT"

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong. Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill star in this action-packed installment in the series. (Rated PG-13 for violence and intense sequences of action, and for brief strong language). (2:27) OPENS FRIDAY, JULY 27th AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8 AND MOVIES 6 AT SHAWNEE MALL. (Note: 3D available at Cinema Centre 8 only).

"TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES" It seems to

the Teens that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies-everyone but the Teen Titans, that is. But de facto leader Robin is determined to remedy the situation, and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick. If only they could get the hottest Hollywood film director to notice them. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their heart, the Teen Titans head to Tinsel Town, certain to pull off their dream. But when the group is radically misdirected by a seriously super villain and his maniacal plan to take over the Earth, things really go awry. The team finds their friendship and their fighting spirit failing, putting the very fate of the Teen Titans themselves on the line. The animated action comedy features the voices of Nicholas Cage and Kristen Bell. (Rated PG for action and rude humor). (1:33) OPENS FRIDAY JULY 27TH AT MOVIES SIX AT SHAWNEE MALL.

"AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR"

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth star. (Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude references). (2:29) OPENS JULY 27th AT THE HORNBECK THEATRE.

"RAMPAGE"

Primatologist Davis (Dwayne Johnson) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent silverback gorilla who has been in his care since he was young. When a greed-fueled corporation's genetic experiment goes awry, George and other animals across the country are mutated into aggressive supercreatures who destroy everything in their path. In this adrenaline-filled ride, Davis tries to find an antidote, not only to halt a global catastrophe but also to save a creature who was once his friend. Dwayne Johnson stars in the action thriller. (Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief language, and crude gestures). (1:47) OPENS JULY 27th AT THE HORNBECK THEATRE.

SUMMER KID’S FILM SERIES ENDS AUGUST 1ST: Final title in

the summer kid film series will be the animated feature “Nut Job: Nutty by Nature”, rated PG. The movie will play Wednesday, August 1 at 10am at the Hornbeck Theatre. Admission is $4 which includes the movie, popcorn and drink. Doors open at 9:30am.

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Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Offering Free Admission through August SHAWNEE – The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art will be offering free admission through August thanks to the generous donations of the Avedis Foundation, BancFirst, Ad Astra foundation, and St. Gregory's Abbey. “This is a great opportunity to visit Tutu, the portrait of Pope Pius X, and all your favorites. You can come as often as you want to see the art and enjoy the 70-degree temperature inside the museum,” said Dane Pollei, MGMoA Director. The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is located on St. Gregory’s campus, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Visit www. mgmoa.org for more information. This exhibition is funded in part by the Avedis Foundation, Oklahoma Arts Council, ArtWorks, Allied Arts, and the Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wissinger Memorial Fund. For accommodations on the basis of disability or more information on this exhibit, call the museum at (405) 878-5300.


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TULSA ZOO ANNOUNCES ALDABRA TORTOISE HATCHINGS The Tulsa Zoo is proud to announce the hatching of 25 Aldabra tortoises this year, a new record. The zoo has now successfully hatched 161 Aldabra tortoises since 1999, when it started breeding this species. The Tulsa Zoo is renowned for the successful breeding of the world’s second largest tortoise species. It is the only accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums institution to successfully hatch eggs from two females. “Starting in the late ‘90s we moved the females into a separate enclosure for the summer,” says Zookeeper Aaron Goodwin. “Male and female Aldabras have been observed by field researchers spending time apart. So we experimented. It’s difficult to move a 175 pound tortoise but after the girls’ first summer vacation — as we call it — they started laying fertile clutches. All of the hard work was, and is, definitely worth it.”

has been contacted by zoos from around the world for advice about breeding this vulnerable species. We share our knowledge about incubation period, temperature ranges and appropriate humidity as well as animal husbandry methods,” says Curator of Reptiles & Aquatics Celeste Czarniak. “For instance, Zookeeper Matt Yockey lifted the eggs during the final week. That vibration started a chain reaction to help the young tortoises start pipping, or cutting through their shells.” The Tulsa Zoo is also home to three adult

The Tulsa Zoo has been able to collect fertile eggs every two to three years since the first Aldabra tortoise hatchling emerged from its egg in the winter of 1999. Zoo guests can see several of the tortoise hatchlings in the reptile nursery in the Conservation Center. The hatchling tortoises currently weigh between 60 to 200 grams and guests can watch as they grow in their new exhibit. “The Tulsa Zoo’s reptiles and aquatics staff

males and three adult female Aldabra tortoises. The adult male tortoises weigh nearly 400 lbs, while the adult female tortoises weigh around 175 lbs. Their ages range from early 40’s to more than 130 years old. Native to the Aldabra atoll of the Seychelles, just northeast of Madagascar, Aldabra tortoises are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. About the Tulsa Zoo: Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Tulsa Zoo seeks to inspire passion for wildlife in every guest, every day. Open 363 days a year, the Tulsa Zoo hosts more than 700,000 guests each year, making it the largest attraction in the Green Country region. The Tulsa Zoo is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. TZMI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. In 2018, the Tulsa Zoo celebrates 90 years of providing family friendly recreation, natural sciences education and conservation of wildlife. The Tulsa Zoo is in an exciting phase of development with the launch of a 20-year master plan for zoo exhibits and the most aggressive capital campaign in the zoo’s history. The master plan and information about the current capital campaign, Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, can be found at buildingbeyond.org. For more information about the Tulsa Zoo, visit tulsazoo.org or call (918) 669-6600.

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SCIENCE GOES ON TAP DURING ‘SMO 21: FERMENTATION, FUNGI AND DECOMPOSITION,’ AUG. 17 AT SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA Brewing beer, the fun of fungi and the surprising importance of decomposition will take over Science Museum Oklahoma during “SMO 21: Fermentation, Fungi and Decomposition” from 6:30-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, an adults-only (21+) night at the museum located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City. The evening will include the opportunity to sample and learn about the science behind fermented beverages and foods from COOP Ale Works, Big Oak Kombucha and Scissortale Provisions, a hands-on look at different mushrooms with Earthwise Mycology, the chance to taste and learn about cheeses from American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals from Whole Foods Market, as well as take-home science for guests – from swabbing cell phones to see what is growing on the gadgets to a limited number of soil collection kits from the University of Oklahoma’s Natural Products Discovery Group (OU NPDG) Citizen Science Soil Collection Program. “Decay is something that we might not think of often, and when we do it is often in a negative manner — but it doesn’t need to be. Fungi and bacteria reveal what an amazing world we live in, so we’re celebrating decomposition and those things that come along with it at this SMO 21 with a come-and-go look at process of making beer, creating fuel from goat poop and more fun, interactive experiences,” said Clint Stone, vice president of programs for SMO. In addition to hands-on activities, the event will also include an expert panel discussion at 8:30 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium. “We’ll hear from a chemist focusing on

Pictured, guests play in Big Game Theory during SMO 21 on June 22, 2018.

Pictured, a guest plays chess in Big Game Theory during SMO 21 on June 22, 2018.

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OKC Town Hall 2018-2019 Presents Popular Lecture Series

The 86th consecutive season of OKC Town Hall will feature recognized experts in healthcare, environmental issues, antique appraisal, entertainment and geocarb science. The lectures will be presented the third Thursday of the months of September, October, November, February, March and April at 10:30am at Church of the Servant, 14343 N, MacArthur Blvd. OKC Town Hall was initiated by The Junior League of Oklahoma City in 1933. The popular lecture series was conceived to enhance the life in Oklahoma by providing a forum for nationally recognized speakers to inform, enlighten and entertain about timely topics. OKC Town Hall President Carleen Burger said "Our sponsors, members and donors deserve much thanks for our ongoing success. I can think of no better entertainment value in all of America!�

DR. G. KEITH SMITH THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Dr. G. Keith Smith Is a board certified anesthesiologist and founder of The Surgery Center of Oklahoma, an outpatient surgery center in Oklahoma City owned by over 90 top physicians and surgeons. In 2009, Dr. Smith launched a website displaying all-inclusive pricing for various surgical procedures that gained him national and international attention. Dr. Smith's most recent effort is the launch of the Free Market Medical Association which provides a platform where those seeking high quality, affordable healthcare can find free market-minded physicians and facilities impressing policy makers and legislators nationally. He has appeared on the FOX,NBC, ABC, CNBC, The Ron Paul Channel, Reason Magazine TV and has had published articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes and many others for his revolutionary approach to the pricing of healthcare and uncompromising free market principles. JIMMY WAYNE COUNTRY WESTERN SINGER AND AUTHOR OCTOBER 18, 2018 Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned award-winning country recording artist whose songs and story highlight the mission to raise awareness for children in foster care. Jimmy's hits include "Stay Gone", "Paper Angels", "I Love You This Much" and "Do You Believe Me Now?" which earned BMI's prestigious Million-Air Award marking one million radio spins in America. In 2009, Jimmy toured with Brad Paisley and recorded "Sara Smile" with Hall and Oates. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 215 times. He walked halfway across America in 2010 to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster care system and has helped legislative bills. In 2014 he released Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way, a New York Times bestselling memoir which received the prestigious Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush. His ultimate goal is to build transitional homes for those who age out of foster care without a place to live. DR. PATRICK MOORE THE SENSIBLE ENVIORNMENTALIST NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Known as The Sensible Environmentalist, Dr. Patrick Moore has been a leader in the environmental move-

ment for more than 40 years and he co-founded Greenpeace where he served as the Canadian President and as a Director of Greenpeace International for six years. He is committed to finding solutions to our environmental issues by striking a distance between the needs of people and the need to protect the environment. His policy is based squarely on science and logic as he believes that too much of today's "pop-environmentalism" is filled with sensationalism, misinformation and fear. Dr. Moore is currently focused on the promotion of sustainability and consensus among competing concerns. He was a member of British Columbia government-appointed Round Table on the Environment and Economy from 1990-1994. In 1990, Dr. Moore founded and chaired the BC Carbon Project, a group that worked to develop a common understanding of climate change.

NANCY MILLER OKLAHOMA WRITER AND PRODUCER FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Nancy Miller is a veteran series producer and writer and recently was a consulting producer on Nashville. Prior to that she served as executive producer on Lifetime's series Against the Wall and created the acclaimed TNT series Saving Grace which starred Academy Award winner Holly Hunter. She also created and served as executive producer on the successful drama series Leaving L.A. and the highly popular series Any Day Now starring Annie Potts. She created and produced the television series The Round Table and has worked on many other shows including CSI:Miami and The Closer. Nancy attended Christ the King, Bishop McGuiness and the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and is a member of Christ the King Parrish. Miller lived in L.A. 36 years and recently moved back to OKC and is very happy to be back home. MEREDITH MEUWLY GOING ONCE, TWICE, SOLD! MARCH 21, 2019 Meredith earned her Bachelor's degree in Classical Studies and Art History from Duke University in 2000 and a Master's Degree in Modern Art, Connoisseurship, and The History of the Art Market from Christie's Education in New York in 2001. She spent the next five years in the Christie's New York Antiquities Department as sale coordinator and cataloguer of ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern works of art. During her time at Christie's she worked on nu-

merous high profile auctions including Doris Duke Estate, Ancient Egyptian Art from the Harer Family Trust and the John W. Kluge Morven Collection of Ancient Art. Meredith joined Heritage Auctions in 2007 as Senior Consignment Director in the Fine and Decorative Arts Department and is currently Director of Appraisals. In addition she is an appraiser for Antiques Road Show specializing in glass, silver and decorative arts and is certified with the International Society of Appraisers and serves on ISA Fine Art Committee as an instructor for Fine Arts and guest lecturer.

SHELLY FINLEY GEOCARB SCIENCE MISSION APRIL 18, 2019 Deputy Program Manager for the GeoCarb Science Museum at the University of Oklahoma, Shelly Finley is a native of Dover, Oklahoma. She graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and went on to earn a Master of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Louisiana. An Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, Ms. Finley joined the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs and traveled to Antarctica and Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. She has also worked at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station where she served as the Science and Technical Project Services Supervisor and Winter Site Manager for the U.S Antarctic Program. Ms. Finley has achieved the honor of having an asteroid named after her-Asteroid 22586 Shellyhynes- in honor of her dedication to her students.

OKC Town Hall Lecture season tickets for all six lectures are only $90 and may be purchased online at www.okctownhall.com or will be available at the door. Single lecture tickets are $30 and are available at the door. For more subscriber ticket information call 405-202-4262 or visit townhallsales@gmail. com. Luncheon with the speaker will immediately follow the lecture at the church. The event will allow guests to interact with the speaker and submit questions. Season tickets for the luncheon are $120 and individual tickets are $20. For more luncheon information call 405-755-1417 or visit javanhorn@ cox.net. Please visit www.okctownhall.com for updated information. "Donations in addition to ticket prices are greatly appreciated and help ensure the quality of the speakers," Carleen said.


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1. In theaters this weekend is “Mission: Impossible - Fallout” rated PG-13 and

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the sixth movie in the hit franchise, this time Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong; and “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies” rated PG and about how a villain’s maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood stardom; and opening in limited theaters is “Puzzle” rated R about Agnes (Kelly Macdonald), a taken-for-granted suburban mother who discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world — where her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined.

2. Go out and try a salsa, cha-cha or two-step class to celebrate National Dance

Day on Saturday. The day was created to encourage Americans to embrace dance as a fun way to get exercise and fight obesity.

3. Then afterward, unwrap your favorite candy bar to celebrate Milk Chocolate

Day! The first bar was made in 1875, when Swiss confectioner Daniel Peter and his neighbour Henri Nestlé (yes, the founder of the world-famous food and beverage company) developed the first solid milk chocolate using condensed milk. Today, most milk chocolate is made from milk powder, liquid milk or condensed milk.

4. Sunday, catch a baseball game on TV in a local sports bars and enjoy some

wings for National Chicken Wing Day. People disagree on which is better, drumettes or wingettes/flats but most agree that Buffalo style (deep-fried then coated in a vinegary hot sauce) is one of the best types of seasonings. Other popular varieties include barbecue, lemon pepper, parmesan garlic, honey mustard, and sweet and sour.

5. On July 29, 1958, NASA was created. Celebrate the space agency by heading to the official website, http://www.nasa.gov, or

by visiting a planetarium if one is near you. The NASA site has plenty to research and enjoy – you can see highlights of the space shuttle program, see how the Mars mission is going and much more. If this weekend isn’t cloudy, you could have a family event in the backyard where you look at stars and planets.

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Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in "Mission Impossible: Fallout." [Paramount Pictures]


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