KEITH HOLSTEN
Keith Holsten has called Enid home for most of his life. He graduated from Enid High School and went on to earn a degree in marketing from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Keith and his wife, Ramey, are parents to four adult children and one adorable Great Pyrenees named Jasper.
Keith got his start in business with Edward Jones a little over 20 years ago. When the time was right, he branched out, first with a partner and then eventually hanging out his own shingle. Opening his own financial services business was a gamble. “It was a huge leap for him,” said Ramey, Keith’s wife. It paid off, though, and K/H Financial is a thriving part of the Enid business community.
Although K/H Financial won “Best Financial Planner” in this year’s Best of Enid awards, for Keith and the team at K/H, life is about so much more than business. Charitable giving is baked into the very fabric of K/H, and every year, the team gets together “where we set our goals for giving back,” explained Ramey. Some organizations that
are particularly dear to Keith’s heart are 4RKids, the Enid SPCA, Main Street Enid, and Enid Public Schools (EPS). In fact, K/H has a special program called “Back a Teacher,” which is a grant program. Any EPS teacher can apply, and every month of the academic year, one lucky recipient is awarded $250 toward his or her classroom.
In his spare time, Keith enjoys spending time with his family, spoiling Jasper, and sailing. Yes, sailing. While there aren’t many opportunities to set sail here in Enid, that has not stopped Keith from indulging in his love of the water. Some years ago, he and his wife drove to Florida, bought a sailboat, and pulled it back to Oklahoma. The boat is now
Like everyone featured in this column, Keith would never call himself a Local Legend. However, his drive, kindness, philanthropic efforts, and compassion definitely make him one. Ramey said, “He is very humble. He truly feels like his business is so successful because of his team. He likes people to know that he couldn’t do what he does by himself.”
Keith brings excellent business sense and financial advice to Enid. But more importantly, he brings a love of family and an unshakeable dedication to giving back to the community. And those things are what make Keith this month’s Local Legend.
housed in a slip on Kaw Lake, and Keith hits the water whenever he can.
For this month’s cover story, runners gear up for the annual Great Land Run Race and share their stories because they weren’t always marathon runners. For them, a pair of cowboy boots, a furry companion, and a single step started their journey. They, in addition to many more just like them, are walking, and running, examples of everything begins with just a step. Your career, your educational ventures, parenthood, the gym, hobbies, and activities all began with a single step. When considering running a marathon or undergoing a big task, it’s important to keep in mind that not only does everything begin with just a step, but also all progress is progress. When the world has as many obstacles as it does and is as hard as it is, don’t add to that fire. Give yourself some slack and grace and recognize and appreciate your progress. After all, any goal you set or desire is attainable – it just begins with a step.
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BY ALI TA FEEK
A Single Step
Enid Locals Gear Up for the Great Land Run Race and Share the Differences that a Single Step Can Make
Every year, Enid hosts the Great Land Run racing event. Started in 2008, the run is a fun, spirited event that usually attracts several hundred athletes. Presented by Wymer Brownlee and Koch, the event commemorates the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, which gives runners and walkers the chance to race, and most importantly, also raises funds for schools in Garfield County. With the 17th annual Great Land Run just around the corner, Enid Monthly is shining a light on both the race itself and the inspiring stories of some local runners.
It’s been said that “A thousand-mile journey begins with a single step.” In the case of Enid runner Jason Watkins, it would be accurate to say that a streak of nearly one thousand runs began with a single pair of cowboy boots. And for fellow runner Johnette Kemph, also of Enid, what has become an epic quest of finishing half marathons across America began with some neighborhood mailboxes. For each of these hometown runners, running has taken them on journeys that they never imagined. Like the thousands of people who participated in the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, Jason and Johnette are staking their claim—only instead of homesteads, their claims are firmly planted on the annals of Enid running lore.
Although Jason’s running story really did begin with cowboy boots, those came a bit later in life. As a youth, Jason grew up on a farm in nearby Burlington, and he was not a track star. In fact, his school did not even offer track or cross country. Instead, he played basketball. “We had winter basketball and summer basketball,” he recalled. In college, he met his wife, Sheila, and in 1993, he graduated from Rose State College with an associates in radiology. One thing led to another, and eventually Jason found himself at the helm of his own business, Health Link Mobile X-Ray.
Building a thriving business is an impressive accomplishment, but as any business owner knows, it is also a demanding one. In the thick of both growing the business and raising two growing kids, Jason eventually found himself at a crossroads. “I was up to about 228 pounds,” he said, “and I just didn’t take care of myself like I should have.” So about 12 years ago, he woke up around the first of January and said to himself, “I’ve got to do something different.” The “something different” ended up being a lap around the local high
school track with a pair of cowboy boots. Unsurprisingly, Jason recalled saying to himself, “Well, this is kind of hard.”
He didn’t know it at the time, but that one lap would change his life. Undaunted and undeterred, Jason bought himself a proper pair of running shoes, and then he ran some more. Impressively, it only took him about a month to go from the cowboy boots lap to his first 5K, which was the now defunct “Warm Your Heart 5K” hosted by the Junior Welfare League. His daughter encouraged him, saying “Dad, if you’re going to run, don’t squeeze your fist, hold your hands like you’re holding a potato chip in each hand.” Father and daughter ran that 5K together, and Jason has been running 5K’s ever since.
In addition to 5K’s, Jason has run a slew of other races. Gradually, he shed pounds and added miles. He had not originally intended to run longer distances, but they kind of snuck up on him. He said, “You’re only half crazy to run a half marathon,” and so he ran one at Woodring Regional Air-
port, on the eastern outskirts of town. Jason just kept going, eventually finishing the Tulsa Route 66 half marathon and the Oklahoma City Memorial marathon. Looking back, Jason credits his successful journey of fitness and improved health to God, saying, “I just feel blessed that I’ve been given an opportunity to stay healthy.”
If Jason began running with cowboy boots, Johnette began with mailboxes. Now a retired lady of a certain age, Johnette worked for 35 years as an insurance adjuster. She spent 25 years with General Adjustment Bureau and the last 10 with Progressive, all based here in Enid. Her job was demanding, and it took her all over northern Oklahoma. “I spent long hours in a truck,” she said, “so fast-food heaven!”
The years took their toll, and eventually Johnette had had enough. “I was grossly overweight when I retired,” Johnette said, and her doctor had concerns about the potential for diabetes. So, Johnette began going to Zumba classes at the gym. One of her Zumba friends, Tami, wore tee shirts from 5K races she had done, and somehow those shirts caught Johnette’s eye. They sparked her curiosity about running, and then she mustered up the courage to go to meetings for the Enid Running Club. From Johnette’s rookie viewpoint, the long-time runners seemed impossibly grandiose, and she recalled griping to her coach, Glenn, that “I couldn’t run very fast.” And Glenn replied, “Have you ever thought about how many birthdays you’ve had?” Taking up running in one’s mid-sixties is not for the faint of heart, and yet that is exactly what Johnette did.
Like Jason, once Johnette started running, she did not stop. She mixes up the running with plenty of walking, but she still gets the job done. In fact, Johnette is now part of an elite group of racers called Mainly Marathons, whose members strive to complete races in all 50 states. Along with a close-knit group of girlfriends, Johnette has conquered half marathons almost everywhere, with just about 12 states left to check off their list. “We have three coming up in September, in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho,” she said. “It’s a girl’s trip, our break from reality. You don’t mess with tough old women!”
Both Johnette and Jason are active members of the Enid Running Club (ERC), which organizes the Great Land Run race. The ERC is responsible for setting up the race start/ finish line, providing chip timing, etc., and they do it with a small army of volunteers. According to Jason, “It’s a ball of volunteers. Whether it’s handing out water, helping with registration, helping set up the equipment…there’s always room for volunteers.”
The ERC has helped with the Great Land Run race event from the beginning. Starting with a 5K in 2008, the event has since added a 10K and a half-marathon. As the event has grown, so has the behind-the-scenes effort to ensure a successful race day. In addition to the ERC, the generous contributions of many others in the community help to maximize the positive impact that the races have on the community. ERC President Eve Switzer said, “It's just a large pro-
cess. There are so many parts, and we couldn't really do it without all our partners and help from the schools and help from our sponsors.”
In 2008, when the Great Land Run Foundation started the race, they could not have foreseen the sheer amount of sup-
port that would eventually be raised for schools. As of 2024, the Foundation has donated over $500,000 to Chisholm and Enid public schools. According to Dr. Dudley Darrow, who is the superintendent of Enid Public Schools and also a board member of the Great Land Run Foundation, the funds have been a tremendous gift.
Dr. Darrow explained that the Land Run funds are unrestricted, meaning that schools may use the money as they see fit. For Enid’s students, the funds have supported the purchase of classroom technology such as SMART Boards, tools in the high school fabrication lab, and resources for the aviation class at Enid High School.
The future is bright, too, as Enid High plans to launch a Vocational Agricultural (“Vo-Ag”) program in the 2024-2025 school year. Land Run funds will be directly supporting that effort, with Dr. Darrow reporting that they will be “using these funds to help kick this off. You know, we're a Vo-Ag community and a very agribusiness community. And it'll just help us get this program off the ground.”
Working in collaboration with Autry Technology Center, Enid High has planned a robust program that aims to help students who are interested in exploring careers in the agricultural industry. Dr. Darrow said, “It's everything related to
ag. As you know, we live right in the middle of the country where agriculture is a huge part of our life. And when you start looking at the industries in the Enid area, a lot of them can be tied back to agricultural skills and, you know, agricultural mechanical skills…meat judging, welding, and there’s windmills. There’s just a ton of opportunities for our kids to get a good start and a good foundation for their training.”
Regardless of what careers students end up pursuing, the new Vo-Ag program will teach things that can be used in all areas of work and life. Every student who participates will learn to embrace fundamental professional values such as hard work, curiosity in learning new things, and setting and working towards goals. One class or workshop can be the first step for a student on a journey they never could have imagined, but one that ends up being incredibly enriching, just like Jason’s cowboy boots.
Jason never imagined that a single lap in cowboy boots would someday lead to his current streak of over 900 consecutive daily 5K runs. He has no plans to stop, either, even
working in his daily runs when he is on vacation. Even better, that journey has put him in a position to help others. When his friend Dan asked for help on getting started with running, Jason’s answer was simple. “Just walk out your door,” he said, “Walk away from your house for 15 minutes and turn around and go home.” Dan did walk out the door, and he worked his way up to four miles a day. He’s even begun a streak of his own, recently informing Jason that he had done 15 consecutive weeks and lost over 40 pounds in the process.
Johnette’s jogs between mailboxes amounted to a similar outcome. She never imagined that running between mailboxes with her little sidekick, Zeek, who does 3-5 miles a day with her, would someday take her (and two of her best running friends) on a three-state tour in September of this year. The group is headed to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and they plan to smash three half marathons in one combined trip. Johnette said, “It’s a good way to combine getting some exercise and also having fun. This has been a godsend, this group of ladies. We lean on each other.”
The 2024 Great Land Run itself will also forge a new path this year. For the first time, the races will start at Red Bird Farm, a Christmas tree farm and local agritourism destination at the north end of Enid on Hwy 81. Kent and Becky Evatt opened Red Bird Farm in 2018, and both are part of the Enid Running Club. They are huge supporters of the running community, and there is a lot of excitement in the air about this charming venue. Jason said, “My house was up at the top of the hill directly behind Red Bird Farm, so it’s kind of a throwback…if I run the race this year, it’ll be on that same area I used to run at all the time.”
Approximately 100,000 people participated in the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. That historical event was ostensibly about land, but in another sense, it was also about
stories: the stories of Native Americans, of government officials, and with particular resonance here in Enid, of settlers. Thousands of people and countless stories were woven together to create the fabric of northern Oklahoma. People took steps forward (or galloped on horses) without knowing exactly how their stories would go but hopeful at the creation of forging new ones. Fast forward to 2023, when over 200 athletes crossed the finish lines of the Great Land Run 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Every finisher began their race long before the starting gun, though. For Jason, Johnette, everyone in the Enid Running Club, and yes, for everyone else who has ever laced up their shoes and walked out the door, it all began with a single step.
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Teen SCENE
BYSOP H I A FAULK Youth Leadership Greater Enid Summer Camp - Part 3
Hello to my readers, and welcome to the third and final part of my YLGE Camp series.
For the last part, I am going to go over our Final Day as well as all of my favorite things I got out of this camp. Let's go!!!
To start off the day, we all wore our dream college shirt. I, of course, wore an Oklahoma State shirt!! We all ate breakfast at the Glo Hotel downtown, which was where we stayed for the whole length of camp. I liked staying at the hotel because it was close to a lot of the activities we participated in, and we had really nice rooms, which was perfect after a long day of events. We then traveled to Autry Technology Center, which is where we spent a couple hours before it was time to part ways and go home!! We talked about the past few days and discussed everything we enjoyed or disliked. We also further discussed our Philanthropic Project!! All of us agreed to donate to Youth & Family Services because we felt closest to the kids there. The staff at Autry set up some fun activities for us to do, like creating one of our peer's personality crests. I got to do Aspens, and she loved it!! We also did a fun escape room, which was very challenging. I had Delaney, Reese, and Luke on my team, and we killed it!!! We won against our other 5 classmates, and the prize was the best of all: BRAGGING RIGHTS!! That was really the full wrap-up of our last day and everything we did!!
One of my favorite things I’m taking from YLGE is the amazing friendships I made with my classmates. I was one of the only youth members there to know of everyone, but I had no idea how much I didn’t know about them!! We all learned so much about each other and from each other, and it's an experience that I believe everyone should experience. I gained 7 more friends! Another thing I really enjoyed was gaining tons of connections from the people and business owners of our community. Our mentors constantly talked about having lots of connections because you never know when they will come in handy. Therefore, I am so grateful I built a lot of relationships with the adults.
For the last time, PLEASE apply for Youth Leadership Greater Enid summer camp. It is such an amazing experience and so worth the extra days away from home. I could not recommend it ENOUGH!!!! If you are interested in applying and have any questions, email me at tweensceneenid@gmail.com. I would love to talk with you about anything concerning the camp, so please reach out!! Thank you for reading this month's article. I hope you enjoyed this series!! If you have any ideas for upcoming articles, email me for that too!! I hope you all have an amazing September and start to the 2024 fall season. See you next month!!! <333333
Adult Book Review
The Other Valley
Author: Scott Alexander Howard
I decided for this month to focus on recent debut releases, and I am so very glad I didn’t pass over this one. The Other Valley is a science fiction novel from author Scott Alexander Howard with an intriguing concept: each valley is identical, but to the east, the townspeople are 20 years in the future, and to the west, 20 years in the past. This book certainly won’t be everybody’s cup of tea – for one thing, there are no quotations for dialogue – but I found it to be so different from anything else I’ve read in a while.
The main character is Odile, and we start by seeing her as a 16-yearold student who is being vetted to join the Conseil. A seat on it would mean she helps decide who is allowed to cross the town’s borders. For example, can a dying elderly man visit to the east to see his first grandchild, or is the trip too risky? One day though, Odile accidently sees the parents of her first love on a visit – meaning he will die soon – but can’t tell anybody at all since it would be interference. The weight of that, and the sorrow, causes her to quit the vetting process, leaving her with the worst job: a member of the security force that patrols the bleak, barren area along the border fences. She toils away there until a passing
glimpse of herself in another 20 years startles her into action.
The concept of this book is simple, and yet, the story is so profound and beautiful. It’s not a page-turner or action-packed adventure, but it just has this subtlety that I wanted to keep returning to and sitting with. I could go on for a whole other paragraph about the book’s perfectly fitting cover, but instead, I will conclude by saying that The Other Valley is a really impressive debut, and I look forward to reading more from the author in the future.
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Children's Book Review
Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
The Things We Miss
Author: Leah Stecher
For my children’s book this month, I picked up Leah Stecher’s debut, The Things We Miss, released in May 2024. It is intended for ages 9-12, and it certainly doesn’t shy away from some heavier topics, like grief and depression and body image. I thought that the overall message it pulls from those topics, though, was really beautiful and a good reminder, for kiddos and adults alike.
J.P. and Kevin are best friends and ardent fans of Admiral K, a fictional comic book. J.P. is frequently bullied for her size, so she tends to wear drab clothes and just exist in the background, where her classmates won’t notice her. When she discovers that her backyard treehouse has a portal that can transport her three days into the future, it seems
like her problems have been solved. She’s getting teased at school? She has a math quiz coming up? Her grandpa is sick? She can time travel right through all of that. Before long though, J.P.’s using the portal every single day. She doesn’t want to have to deal with any of the hard parts of life; it’s easier to just skip them. The effects of that, though, are her grades are failing, her friendships are crumbling, and she’s missing out on a lot of fun moments too. When she inadvertently skips over the Admiral K movie premiere that she and Kevin have been looking forward to for months, it’s the wake-up call she needs. Perhaps it was just me, but the first part of the book was a little hard to get into. I thought, too, that the story could have used a little more humor to balance out the heavy topics. Again, though, as the book says, you can’t go downhill without having to go uphill too. Life is both the good and the bad, and therein lies its beauty. The Things We Miss isn’t a perfect book, but it is a pretty solid debut, and I think it can really resonate with a lot of youngsters.
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Pride
Built Different PLAINS of the “Live the Creed"
As the only 6A-1 school in NW Oklahoma, and one of the few 6A-1 schools not near a major metropolitan area, Enid High Football has to rely on different strategies to be competitive – the main one being effort – which is the main part of the team’s core slogan – “Effortville.”
“For us to be successful, we have to give max effort, every day,” says 2nd year Head Coach Cameron Conder. “We have to be different than those other schools, because we are different. We have more two and three sport athletes, for example. So, when we are doing football things, we have to have that effort from all of our kids.”
And that is just what he has gotten from his players since the end of last season. “We had some good and some bad last year,” says Conder, “We really ran the ball a lot better than I expected, given that our top running back had so few carries going into the year. But we also struggled some on defense, mostly, I think, due to youth, being undersized, and running a new defensive scheme. We reached some of our goals, such as making the playoffs, and we had some good individual performances, but I expect more out of this year’s team.”
And this year’s team is not without its weapons. Especially on offense, as they return several excellently skilled players to the mix. Senior quarterback Aidan Robinson is coming off a midseason injury, that appears to be fully healed, and he will be relied upon to get the ball to 3 outstanding receivers, Senior Zyaire Allen, Sophomore Keon Young, and Junior Tyson Kennedy. “Zyaire has not missed a workout, has had a great summer, and his length and ability to catch the ball is really impressive. Keon has power 4 scholarship potential if he keeps improving, and Tyson is one of our captains, had 80 catches last year, and is on pace to set the state record for interceptions in a career. All have bright futures,” Conder said.
With all the returning talent on the offensive side of the ball, one might expect some high-scoring shootouts, but that is something Coach Conder would like to avoid. “We are going to try to do some things on offense to protect our defense a bit and not put so much pressure on them. We have a great early schedule and hope to get some wins under our belt. Winning 6 games is not out of the question, we just need to give that extra effort,’ said Conder.
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THE LAW OF THE Land JUGS
Howdy friends! Recently I was afforded the opportunity to do some jugline fishing at Kaw Lake. To be frank, I always thought of it as “lazy fishing”, but I can assure you it is not. This method of fishing uses lines suspended from floating “jugs” with cut bait on a hook at the bottom. I was lucky enough to simply go run the jugs instead of doing all the work to put them out the day before. We ran about forty jug lines with limited success. I’d imagine we caught ten or twelve blue cats and channel cats and one long nose gar. Each fisherman can put out twenty jugs with up to five hooks per line. Each individual jug has to have the owner’s name, address, and customer ID. Additionally, each jug has to be attended to at least once every twenty-four hours. I spend a lot of time on the lake, and nothing gets in my craw more than discarded or abandoned jug lines polluting the waters. Generally, the jugs are spread out over a sandy flat several yards apart.
The absolute best part of jug lining for me is seeing a jug moving or floating awkwardly knowing there is a fish on it as you arrive. A hook is used to grab the line, then the line is pulled in by hand (hopefully with a fish). If you are like me and love fried catfish, jug line fishing can put a lot of fish in your boat in a short amount of time. While critics contend jug fishers over-harvest fish, there is a reason the Wildlife Department has regulations. If those “in the know” believed the critics, the regulations wouldn’t allow twenty jugs per person.
Lastly, while it might seem like a good idea to slalom ski between the jugs, I’d suggest you don’t fall. You might just get to take a trip to the emergency room to have a hook removed. I’ve had to remove hooks before (thanks father-in-law), and it isn’t a pleasant situation.
Until next time folks. It’s ALMOST HUNTING SEASON!
BYMOLLY NICHOLAS
RE al Life
No Demo Home Improvement Projects to Boost Home Appeal
With soaring home ownership costs, making major changes to your home can feel unachievable. Knocking down walls and re-working plumbing is expensive and time-consuming, but re-vamping your residence doesn't always have to break the bank. In fact, improvements that don't require demolition can make your home more attractive to you—and potential buyers. Ahead, check out the no demo projects that inspire more saves and shares on the real estate sites, suggesting a higher demand for properties with those features. So, what are you waiting for?
Window Box
Properties with a window box can get more saves and shares per day compared to homes without this feature. These can be purchased and easily installed as a weekend DIY project.
Open Shelving
While open shelving can run hundreds of dollars for professional installation, these can be found at most home improvement or home decor stores. Open shelving will make spaces seem larger and uncluttered compared to dated large furniture shelving.
Vintage Finishes
Vintage enhancements like crown molding add a sense of warmth and charm to a home. Be sure to choose finishes that coordinate with the style of your home. For example, ornate crown molding can overwhelm a home with more modern finishes.
Outdoor TV
Homes with an outdoor TV can appear to expand your living space. TV’s have become very affordable to buy; however, this savings may increase depending on electrical capabilities and weatherproofing. Be sure to have all the installation details prior to purchasing the television to avoid any surprises.
Picket Fence
This classic staple increases curb appeal substantially. It can be installed throughout the property or along the front only. Fencing, in addition to matching shutters, will make a house look more like a home, which will stand out in photos and drive consumers to your property.
Pergola
Pergolas can be purchased in kits or already assembled in more of a ‘tent like’ form. Whichever route you choose to take, it is an easy and inexpensive way to extend your living and entertaining space. Outdoor living spaces have become a popular addition for homebuyers, and adding it to your existing outdoor space will increase the appeal of your home.
Fire Pit
Gathering around a fire, toasting s'mores, sharing stories—installing a fire pit is worthwhile. This DIY-friendly project can cost, on average, a couple of hundred dollars to a couple thousand depending on which route you choose for installation. There are ready to use gas ones that will hook to a propane tank, DIY brick ones and even ones made from paver bricks. Whichever one you choose, the opportunity to gather with friends and family adds appeal.
Outdoor Sound System
Homes with this modern feature can get more online “hits” than similar homes without sound. This can be easily installed at the same time as your TV or can be done through wireless Bluetooth speakers. Again, almost any addition to your outdoor will expand your living space and improve the overall appeal of the home.
With minimal investment, each of these suggestions will provide a boost to the appeal of your home and possibly give you an edge when presenting the home whether to guests OR buyers.
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A Broader View: The 1893 Land Run in an Era of American Change
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
SEPTEMBER 3
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7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 5 – 7
9 am – 7 pm
Garfield County Fair
Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W.. Purdue)
SEPTEMBER 5
11 am – 12 pm
Veterans Coffee Social
OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W Garriott)
5-8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
Enid's Enid's E-vents E-ventsE-vents
September Events
6 – 8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm
NOC Enid Planetarium Show
NOC Enid Mackie Planetarium
7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 6
All Day
Free Friday momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
6 – 9 pm
First Friday Downtown Enid
6 pm
Live Music: Stacey
Sanders and Scott Carson
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 7 – 8 8 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew
Humphrey Heritage Village at Cherokee Strip
Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
It’s Southern-Fried
Shakespeare, where cowboy hats and twangy accents reign supreme.
SEPTEMBER 7
11 am – 3 pm
History Alive!
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
11 am
Watch Party: Oklahoma
State v. Arkansas
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm
Live Music: Dually Noted
Chicarro’s Happy’s Place (3030 N. Grand)
7:30 pm
Auto Racing: Sooner
Late Model Series
Enid Speedway (312 E. Oxford)
9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 10
4 – 6 pm
Sensory-Friendly
Family Nights
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
6:30 pm
Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 11
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 12
5 – 8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6 – 8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 13 – 14
Cherokee Strip Days
Downtown Enid
Friday: Indian Tacos, 11am-1 pm, Courthouse Lawn
Saturday:
Cherokee Strip Festival, 9 am-1:30 pm, Courthouse Lawn
Cherokee Strip Parade, 10:30 am, downtown Enid
SEPTEMBER 13
8:30 am
Working Women Breakfast Club momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
6 pm
Live Music: Larry Newsome
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm
Diana’s Birthday Bash and Shrimp Boil
The Spot (417 N. Grand)
Food at 7, Live Music at 9 (Bermuda County and The Sunken Skulls)
SEPTEMBER 14
8 am – 12 pm
Mo’s Market
Downtown Waukomis (121 S. Main)
8 am – 3 pm
Enid Hamfest
If you would like a free listing for your event, please email robert@enidmonthly.com by the 5th of the month PRIOR to your event! Events are as accurate as possible as of print date. Please see VisitEnid.org for any updates/changes, or scan this QR code.
Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
Learn about the world of Ham Radio
1:30 pm
Zumba w/ZJ Jaime & Zin Candy ($10)
First Presbyterian Gym (502 W. Maine)
2 – 4 pm
Doggie Dip Champlin Pool
8:30 am – 6 pm
SAS Kickball & Cornhole Tournament
David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Grand)
10 am – 2 pm
Sunset Plaza Second
Saturday
Sunset Plaza
(610 S. Cleveland)
11 am
Watch Party: Oklahoma
State v. Tulsa
Enid Brewing Co.
(126 S. Independence)
7 pm
Enid Cars & Coffee
Cruise
Van Buren St.
7:30 pm
Enid Symphony
Orchestra presents
Rising Voices
Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)
8:00 pm
Live Music: The Revolt
Elk’s Lodge (520 W. Oxford)
9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 16
5 – 8 pm
Sensory-Friendly
Family Night
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 17
6:30 pm
Trivia
(400 W. Cherokee)
Rescheduled from August 3
7 pm
David Allen Memorial Ballpark 25th Anniversary Celebration
David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Grand)
7 pm
Live Music: Knight Ryder Red (302 E. Maple)
SEPTEMBER 19
11 am – 12 pm
Veterans Coffee Social OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Garriott)
5 – 8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6 – 8 pm
Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 18
9 am
Website Workshop by the Wordy Girl momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 20
6 pm
Live Music: Jazz Daddies
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6 pm – 9 pm
Mama and Mini Dance Red (302 E. Maple)
the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
7 pm
Dustin’s Rockstar B-Day Party Red (302 E. Maple)
7 pm
Live Music: The Revolt Chicarro’s Happy’s Place (3030 N. Grand)
8:00 pm
Live Music: Knight Ryder
SEPTEMBER 21
Time: TBA
Watch Party: Oklahoma State v. Utah
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
6:30 am
The Great Land Run
Red Bird Farm (8812 N. US 81)
5K, 10K and Half Marathon
7:30 am – 10 am
Woodring Regional Airport Breakfast Fly-In: Poker Run
Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th)
8 am – 1 pm
Plaza Market
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
11 am – 3 pm
History Alive!
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of
Elk’s Lodge (520 W. Oxford)
8 pm
Live Music: Northwest Passage
Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 24
6:30 pm
Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 25
9 am
Google Gossip hosted by The Wordy Girl momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 26
12 pm
Business Book Club
hosted by Drew Ritchie momentumHQ (1909 W. Garriott)
5 – 8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6 – 8 pm Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
SEPTEMBER 27 – 28
5 pm – 8 am
Camping in the Park
Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe)
SEPTEMBER 27
6 pm
Live Music: Emma Rose
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 28
Time: TBA
Watch Party: Oklahoma
State v. Kansas State
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 am – 3 pm
Harvest Market Red Bird Farm (8812 N. US 81)
10 am
Tri-State Parade Downtown Enid
10 am – 12 pm
Motor Mania
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
10 am – 5 pm
The Market
Neighborhood Shops: Fall Craft Show
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
Show is in the arena with 2x vendors
2 – 10 pm
Fling at the Springs Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma)
5 pm
Dressed to the Nines: Celebrating 90 Years with the United Way of NW Oklahoma Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
7 pm
Customer Appreciation Night Red (302 E. Maple)
9:30 pm
Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
BYEMILY L EBARON
Gooey Caramel Apple Pull Aparts NOW SERVING!
Hello friends! With Autumn right around the corner, it puts me in a "let's turn the oven back on" mindset. Shifting from easy, cooler recipes like salads and fresh fruit to savory foods- crock pots, roasts, and desserts with hints of fall. Warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg seem to instantly bring the holidays closer, faster every year. September's recipe is a twist on a classic breakfast (or any time snack- who are we kidding), bringing the traditional cinnamon roll level of mess and difficulty down a couple notches, which is always a win!
Now Serving, Gooey Caramel Apple Pull Aparts! Enjoy!
Gooey Caramel Apple Pull Aparts
Ingredients
• 4 Nature's Valley crunchy granola bars, crushed
• 2 tsp cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• Two 17.5 oz cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, with icing
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350. Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix crushed granola bars and 1 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture evenly on bottom of bundt pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix whipping cream, brown sugar, and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
4. Open and separate both cans of cinnamon rolls, set icing containers aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
5. Gently add cinnamon roll quarters and chopped apples into the whipping cream mixture, fold to coat evenly. Spoon mixture into bundt pan, spreading evenly.
6. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Immediately invert pan onto a heat proof platter and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove pan and scrape out any remaining topping onto rolls and let sit another 5 minutes. Drizzle icing over top of warm cinnamon rolls and serve!
