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October 1, 2012

Fall events dot October calendar

Rebeka Rutledge The Duncan Banner

DUNCAN — As we head into the fall season, October has no shortage of events lined up for Stephens County.

There are a variety to choose from including the second performance for the Chisholm Trail Arts Council’s Concert Series.

Kylie Morgan, an Oklahoma native, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Simmons Center.

Tickets are on sale at the Simmons Center.

For the arts and crafts market, first off there is the 34th annual Quilt Show, sponsored by the Stephens County Historical Museum and OHCE clubs of Stephens County from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6 in the museum.

They will take entries from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 3. For more information, contact Zelpha Taylor at 580-439-2468.

On Oct. 6, the Duncan Art Guild will be hosting a 6x6 Canvas Gala from 6:06-8:06 p.m. at Celebration Frames and Gallery.

Local artists will submit the 6x6 canvases to be sold during a silent auction during that time. For more information, contact Jolene Loyd-Forbes at 580-470-5031.

The Family Fall Fest on Oct. 27 will feature a craft show, live performances, carnival activities and a haunted house. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. at the Simmons Center.

Main Street Duncan’s Boo Review will begin at 11 a.m. on Main Street and is a safe trick-or-treat day for the whole family. There will be a costume contest for kids and for pets, a free movie at The Palace, and much more. Call the Main Street Duncan office at 580-252-8696 for more information.

Duncan Regional Hospital Heath Foundation’s annual Gala will be from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Simmons Center. This year it is a Halloween Bash where you can show up in casual dress or your costume. This event will feature a nice meal and live and silent auctions. Tickets can be purchased by calling 580-251-6640.

Dress your pet in their costume and take them to Bark in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 in Fuqua Park. Several contests and vendors will be available during this annual event, which benefits the Stephens County Humane Society and shelter.

This year’s Fabulous Female Friday Women’s Expo starts at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Scarlet Event Center where you will find more than 32 vendors, several silent auctions, entertainment and even a bridal and evening gown show. It is free to enter the event and all funds raised from auctions go to the Stephens County Youth Shelter.

For more information, call Lori Anne Riojas at 580-255-1350.

Church Women United will host their annual Toy Shop Rummage Sale Oct. 4-5 at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center.

This event helps provide toys to needy children during Christmas.

During the sale, there will be a number of toys left from last year and the funds go to provide new toys this year.

A few of the local churches are providing some fun events for the community as well, such as the Ray of Hope Gospel dinner theater Oct. 5-6, the Southern Gospel Celebration on Oct. 6, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Bratfest Oct. 25 and a Fall Fest at Rivers of Life Family Church Oct. 31.

For a western twist to the festivities, available this month is the Red River Ranch Round-Up Oct. 5-7, the PRCA Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo on Oct. 18-20, the Oklahoma High School Rodeo Oct. 27-28 and a Corporation Club Lamb Sale Oct. 13. All these events take place at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center.

Also this month are the Model Railroad Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at 1803 N. 5th St. and a Red River Rocketeers Rocket Launch at noon Oct. 27 at Cape Greenwood.

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