Locals Travel for Total Solar Eclipse
Monday offered a total solar eclipse with the southeastern corner of the state lying in the path of totality. As a result, many Bristowans traveled to southeastern Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri to take in the event.
Even those remaining in Bristow witnessed a significant solar eclipse, barring totality. All seemed entranced by the event. The next total solar eclipse, occurring coast to coast, will occur on August 12, 2045. Bristow is forecast to be in the path of totality for that eclipse.
Vintage Room Pecans Available
During the month of March, Vintage Room announced the return of its delicious, locally grown pecans. All of their pecans are grown in Slick at Lazy D Ranch and Campbell Ranch.
Pecans come in halves or pieces and are packaged in one-pound bags.
Walkability Surveyed
Mayor Kris Wyatt recently asked community members to walk from Bristow High School south on Ash Street to the football field and complete surveys to share their experiences regarding the route’s—and town’s—walkability.
At time of writing, the scheduled walk was set for Tuesday, April 9, at 12:50 p.m. Mayor Wyatt also invited interested parties to pick up a walkability audit or survey to complete on their own should they opt to walk the route at a different time. The purpose of the walk and audit was to aid efforts in securing a competitive grant. The grant, if received, will be used to fund a sidewalk along Ash Street.
The City of Bristow partnered with OSU Community Wellness and TSET Healthy Living programs.
BINGO!
Saturday evening, April 6, the American Legion hosted bingo with a tasty snack bar. The American Legion family organizations recently resumed offering bingo twice a month. Their next bingo night will be on Saturday, April 20. Bingo and the snack bar open at 6 p.m. at the American Legion at 131 West 8th Avenue.
Library Progress Closed Parking Lot
From Friday, April 5, to Monday, April 8, Bristow Public Library’s north parking lot closed for resurfacing and repainting. Parking for patrons remained available streetside to the south of the library and in the annex parking lot to the west.
“Raise Your Hand for the Band”
Bristow Band Boosters will present its annual fundraiser, supporting the Bristow Pirate Pride, on April 20. The fundraiser consists of an auction, meals for purchase, and live entertainment provided by the Bristow High School Jazz Band. At the time of writing, the Boosters are still accepting donations for the auction.
Volunteers Sought for Community Garden
Bristow Public Library will open its community garden soon and seeks interested community volunteers in tending the garden. Stop by the library to sign up.
Wrestling Entertainment Event this Saturday
Body Progression Wrestling presents “Heart of the Lion” with the Lion’s Den Steel Cages at Body Progression Gym on April 13. The entertainment event begins at 7:30 p.m. at 312 North Main Street.
Pirate Football
April 3, Bristow’s high school football held a parent meeting for all incoming 2024 freshmen through seniors to discuss the program and meet the coaches. The meeting was held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the “Home of the Purple Pirates”.
Bristow Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
In anticipation of the upcoming Smithsonian exhibit and current and future projects, the Bristow Historical Society seeks volunteers from the community. Like so many nonprofits, the organization thrives on the work of its volunteers.