Touch of Christmas: How one church can change the world

Last Saturday, Cornerstone Church held its annual Touch of Christmas blessings event. While the community noticed the queue, winding throughout the east side of town, few understood the magnitude of Cornerstone’s impact or why the church continually engages the community with such awesome voracity.

Creating memories and building family traditions in the kitchen

When the wooden recipe box or the cookbook with the tattered, stained pages opens to a favorite recipe, the kitchen will soon be filled with familiar smells and nostalgic feelings.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Meet the AuthorFrom noon til 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, The Old Crow Showroom hosted a meet-the-author event, when patrons met Kylie Shockley.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics Anonymous meetingSaturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True VineIndianBaptist Church, 211 E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

The Creek County Democratic Party announces it is offering up to two $2,000 scholarships

The scholarship competition is open to all graduating seniors who 1) are residents of Creek County and 2) are either registered Democrats or have at least one parent or guardian who is a registered Democrat in Creek County, Oklahoma.

Older adults can prevent slips, trips and falls with these tips

(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Memorable main dishes made in 30 minutes or less

(StatePoint) Fifty-one percent of families find it challenging to get new ideas for meal planning.

Rent-To-Buy Company has big state investment, limited customer options

Michelle Houston was in a bind. After six months of living in cramped quarters with her parents, she needed to quickly find a home for her five children, husband and three dogs, but didn’t qualify for a mortgage and had trouble renting after previous eviction notices.

Happenings

Wake Island Memorial DayThe VFW Post #3656 Auxilary will be hosting a Wake Island Memorial Day on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 37033 Veterans Memorial Drive. There will be a movie, kids activities and Food.Christmas ParadeThursday, Dec. 5 6:30 p.m. . Registration deadline is Monday, Dec.