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Chamber Legislative Breakfast The Bristow Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 3rd legislative breakfast to be held on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 a.m.The breakfast will be held at the Chamber office in The House Unique at 124 West 4th Avenue, according to organizational flyers. Contact bristowchamberoffice@gmail.com for more information. Poetry Contest as Fundraiser Friends of the Bristow Public Library is hosting a poetry writing contest open to those as young as kindergarteners through adults. The Friends board offers four age-determinant divisions for entries. Entries will be accepted through April 30 at the library, and entry forms are available at the library and by download via the library’s website. First and second place winners will receive prizes. Earthquakes Affecting Cemeteries I recently had an interesting conversation with cemetery caretaker Billy Ledbetter outside of Bristow City Hall, learning that earthquakes are shaking up the cemetery. Although the graves remain intact, upright headstones walk as the ground rumbles. One large headstone on the western side of the cemetery has walked so far north that it nearly touches the vase, mere millimeters away. Ledbetter confirmed that although responsibility for maintaining the headstones technically lies with relatives, the City does its best to promptly address any issues that become dangerous or could result in damage. Food Truck Opportunities Mondays offer food truck owners and community patrons the opportunity to try new and beloved foods in the city park for Food Truck Mondays. Meanwhile, food trucks also continue to set up and support the Bristow Historical Society at their lot on the northeast corner of 9th Avenue and Main Street throughout the week. A few local favorite vendors consistently setting up include Mamacitas,The Lamb and the Wolf, Misfit Pits BBQ, M & J’s Pitstop, Oriental Fusion, Five Star BBQ, and Marco Panlasang Filipino Food. Proceeds from food trucks renting the space with the historical society go toward restoration projects. Bristow Day Camp Returns Bristow Day Camp will return this year from June 10 through June 28 and run Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon. Campers may enroll and pay for the full camp at a cost of $70 or pay by the week at a cost of $30 per week. Enrollment forms are available at Community Bank and SpiritBank. Minimum age requirements are 4 or 5 years and must be entering kindergarten this fall. Wildflower Run This year’s 5K Wildflower Run “A Day in the Park” will be dedicated in honor of beloved Bristow Public School’s track coach and teacher Shannon Hilburn, who passed away last year.The Wildflower Run celebrates its 36th annual event on May 11. Registration online opened in recent weeks.To register online, visit https://runsignup. com/Race/OK/Bristow/BristowWildflowerRun and follow “The Wildflower Run” Facebook information for updates and additional information. Bristow Band Boosters Held Fundraiser Bristow Band Boosters held its annual fundraiser, supporting the Bristow Pirate Pride, on April 20.“Raise Your Hand for the Band” offered an auction, meals for purchase, and live entertainment provided by the Bristow High School Jazz Band. Local and area businesses and organizations donated goods and services for the auction portion of the event and Pokey Varner served as auctioneer. BINGO! Last Saturday evening, April 20, the American Legion hosted bingo with its tasty snack bar available as well. The American Legion family organizations recently resumed offering bingo twice a month. Bingo will next be held on Saturday, May 4. Bingo and the snack bar open at 6 p.m. at the American Legion at 131 West 8th Avenue.
