LOCAL LEGENDS

JUNIOR WELFARE LEAGUE

erations comes from Return Engagement, the upscale consignment store located in Downtown Enid, where clothing, furniture and household items are sold. Return Engagement is Junior Welfare League's consignment store for new and nearly-new clothing and gifts. It has grown from a furniture mart to an upscale clothing and gift store in Downtown Enid. All items are in good to exceptional condition. REturn Engagement carries women, men, children and baby clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as specialty home decor, books, furniture, electronics and many other household items. All proceeds raised through our consignment store are invested back into community programs to help those in need.

STORE HOURS:Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Closed Sundays

Another ongoing source of revenue is the JWL cookbook sales. On Statehood day in 1982, the 1st edition of JWL's highly successful Stir Ups cookbook made its debut. By the end of the year, the Junior Welfare League had over 200 retail accounts

Since their humble beginnings during the Great Depression, JWL has been successful in reaching thousands of individuals and organizations through fundraisers and service committees. In their 80+ year history, Junior Welfare League has given well over $1,000,000 to the community to help with various community causes. around the globe. Stir Ups, from America's heartland, salutes the unique flavor of today's Home on the Range. The Great Plains Region with its vast blue skies and golden fields of grain offers its own unique flavor to America's cooking heritage. Stir Ups features over 700 boot-kickin' recipes, with chapters including "Shindig Starters," "Dough-si-Dough," "Slim-Pickins," and "Pony Express-ohs." Whether stirring up a gourmet treat for a fancy shindig or simply making play dough... Stir Ups will bring unique flavor to your Home on the "Range.”

In 2002, JWL introduced their second cookbook, Cooking by the Boot Straps, the official cookbook of Enid. This hardbound cookbook is a must-have piece of Oklahoma heaven, with full-color photographs and a sleek contemporary design. The cookbook includes historical features and profiles of local chefs, plus "Beyond Salt & Pepper," an internationally inspired spice chart, beautiful four-color photography and over 250 recipes from Cowboy Soup to Veal Marsala, Two-Step Tenerloin to Chocolate Spice Truffles and many, many more!

JWL’s third source of funds comes from the Charity Gala. It is an elegant, magical evening of entertainment held annually . The evening features a delicious meal, live and silent auctions but mostly great fun!