Oh18 Magazine | July-August 2021

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10 P.14

C H R I S T M A S I N J U LY 14 SUMMER S C AV E N G E R H U N T 20 SUMMER RECIPES 36 SUMMER STYLES 40

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Oh18 is all about the 73018 and surrounding areas. We love to promote living local by showing off our great shops, giving insight into local eats and highlighting live music and events.

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Check out all the Oh18 area has to offer and live local, friends!

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HELLO! Summer days drifting away to oh, oh, those summer nights! Where are my Grease fans? Summer is officially here and bringing all the fun things to town. I love being outside and getting all the natural vitamin D I can get.

Whether it is relaxing with friends on the patio or going fishing, count me in!

Our sweet town is jam packed with fun things to do this summer. So, we thought it would be cool to do a scavenger hunt to hit all the great local spots in Chickasha. From live music to bomb food, the upcoming fair and firework show there is something fun for everyone! The live music scene is really picking up as the nights begin to warm. Trust me, the biggest issue you'll have this summer is deciding which concert to go to!

It has been really amazing to see all the hard work all of our Oh18 peeps (that’s you) are putting in to ensure our great town isn't just thriving, but becoming the destination we always knew it to be. The drive to make this town the best it can be is evident and an honor to be a part of.

Kristyn Allbritton Kristyn Allbritton Account Executive

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Kristen McGregor COPY EDITOR Kristyn Allbritton PHOTOGRAPHY Kristyn Allbritton DESIGN & LAYOUT Kristen McGregor

ON THE COVER Parrot Ice Grady County Fair

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7/3 Across the Washita Canadian River Brewery

8/20 Cody Hibbard Rock Island Grill

7/9 Saving Abel Legends Pub House & Venue

8/27 Plutoh Rock Island Grill

LIVE MUSIC

7/10 Opera On TAPokc Canadian River Brewery 7/16 Tyler McCollum Rock Island Grill 7/17 Sunny Sweeney w/ Jonathan Terrill Rock Island Grill 7/17 Buckcherry Legends Pub House & Venue 7/30-7/31 Saliva w/Black Top Legends Pub House & Venue 7/31 The Nixons & Tantric Legends Pub House & Venue

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LIVE MUSIC

8/27 Wade Bowen w/TJ Wicks & Reddirt Outlawz Legends Pub House & Venue 8/28 Texas Hippie Coalition w/Next Halen Legends Pub House & Venue 8/28 Canaan Brice Rock Island Grill

JULY EVENTS

7/1 Thursday Night Tidings* Downtown Chickasha

7/22 Movie: A Christmas Story* Washita Theater

7/1 Movie: The Grinch* Washita Theater

7/23-7/25 Barrel Bash Grady County Fairgrounds

7/4 Firework Show Shannon Springs Park

7/24 Christmas in July Block Party/ Evening Concert* Downtown Chickasha

7/8 Thursday Night Tidings* Downtown Chickasha 7/8 Movie: Polar Express* Washita Theater 7/9-7/11 World Series of Team Roping Grady County Fairgrounds 7/14-7/17 OK State 4H Horse Show Grady County Fairgrounds 7/15 Thursday Night Tidings* Downtown Chickasha 7/15 Movie: Elf* Washita Theater 7/16 Livingston Machinery's Fendt Field Day OSU South Central Research Station 7/19-7/24 Christmas in July Sale Okie Mountain Trading Co. 7/22 Thursday Night Tidings* Downtown Chickasha

7/31-8/1 Copper Ridge Summer Craft Show Grady County Fairgrounds

AUGUST EVENTS

8/7 Grady County Fair Horse Show Grady County Fairgrounds 8/7-8/8 Elephant’s Graveyard Washita Theater 8/14 Watermelon Festival Rush Springs 8/26-8/28 Grady County Free Fair Grady County Fairgrounds

*Christmas in July events

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LEARN G ROW T H RI V E

AFTER SCHOOL CARE Chickasha Area YMCA MONDAY - FRIDAY 725 W. CHICKASHA AVE. | 405 224 2281 JULY-AUGUST 2021 // 13

2nd Annual

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS IN JULY? During the beginning of the pandemic, the Chamber and EDC put their heads together to find ways to support our local businesses. When you think of Chickasha, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it's the Festival of Light. This is the concept behind Christmas in July. Why not bring that same sense of community and holiday spirit to town more than once a year?

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The first year of Christmas in July was a blast, but we are making the second year even better! For the entire month of July Chickasha will have all kinds of cool events and giveaways.

THURSDAY NIGHT TIDINGS Thursdays in July will now be known as Thursday Night Tidings.

Our downtown merchants will be extending their hours until 7pm for extra shopping time. The Chamber will be offering a holiday snack or drink. Following downtown shopping, the Washita Theater will be showing Christmas movies.

Go to chickashachamber.com to find a full list of participating merchants and try your hand with their downloadable bingo card. Make sure to follow the Chamber social media to get updates about these events and watch their live drawing every Friday. Each Christmas In July game you play gives you a chance to win a $50 or $25 gift certificate provided by the Economic Development Council.

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ALL MONTH WE WILL BE PLAYING CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCAVENGER HUNT AND CHRISTAMAS MOVIE EMOJI BINGO. Here are the rules for Christmas Movie Scavenger Hunt: 1. Locate cardboard cutouts of Christmas characters in businesses.

2. Take a selfie with the cutout.

3. Post on social media and tag the Chickasha Chamber.

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THE GRAND FINALE OTHER FUN CHRISTMAS IN JULY EVENTS

All events need a finale and Christmas in July will not disappoint!

1. Large Christmas tree is lit every night

The Chamber and Economic Development Council will be hosting a Christmas in July block party and concert on the evening of July 24th right in front of the leg lamp. Enjoy live music, food trucks, blowup water inflatables and games for the kiddos.

2. Fireworks at Shannon Springs 7/4 3. Leg lamp displayed downtown 7/22-7/25

LEARN MORE AT CHICKASHACHAMBER.COM

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The Imaginaries is an Americana band formed in the open plains of Oklahoma. Consisting of husband & wife duo Shane Henry of Verden (guitar, vocals) & Maggie McClure of Norman (piano, vocals), their debut album was released March 26, 2021. It was recorded in famed Muscle Shoals, AL with legendary “Swampers” & serves as both an introduction to The Imaginaries and the beginning of their journey as a band after both singer songwriters have enjoyed their own successes as solo artists.

DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED MARCH 26

Recently they co-produced, co-starred in, and created music for feature film, "A Cowgirl's Song", which just wrapped production in Chickasha.

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Summer is on and so is the hunt! We rounded up some great spots around town to try out during summer break. As you visit each location, be sure to check it off your list and see how many you can hit up before summer comes to an end!

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a l e x a n d e r e at s 415 W Chickasha Ave bj's pizza and grill 208 W Chickasha Ave chicken express 1700 S 4th St crazy 8 café 424 W Chickasha Ave l ay l a ' s y o g u r t c a f é 1724 S 4th St napolis 1732 S 4th St rock island grill 3509 S 4th St

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e r u t n e v d a As you visit these local spots, be sure to take photos and tag Oh18 on social media. We would love to see how you live local this summer!

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Boozy Firecracker Popsicles adult summer treat

Preparation

Ingredients

Step 1 In a saucepan over medium heat combine together sugar and water. Cook until the sugar is dissolved making a simple syrup. Remove from stove and let cool.

• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar • 1/2 cup Water • 3 cups Fresh Lemon Juice • 1/3 cup Red, White, & Berry Vodka (or half lemon vodka, half cherry vodka) • 1/8 teaspoon Raspberry Extract • Red & Blue Food Coloring

Step 2 Combine simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka and raspberry extract. Stir until combined then divide into three different measuring cups.

Step 3 In one cup, add two drops of red food coloring and stir until combined. In another cup, add two drops of blue food coloring and stir until combined. Leave the third cup uncolored. This will be your white layer.

Step 4 Starting with the red cup, pour the mixture one third of the way into your molds.

Repeat until you've filled all molds up 1/3 of the way. Put mold in freezer and let set for 4-6 hours. Slowly pour white layer on top of red, filling up another 1/3 of the mold. Freeze for another two hours. If using wooden popsicle sticks, stick them into your white layer 1 hour into freezing. After, repeat with blue layer filling the molds the rest of the way up. Freeze 4-6 hours for each layer.

Step 5 When fully frozen, run hot water on the outside of your mold to loosen the popsicles.

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Optional: Leave out alcohol and share with kids

Easy Bay Breeze Cocktail a taste of the tropics

Preparation

Ingredients

Step 1 Add the pineapple juice and vodka to a glass and stir. Fill the glass with ice.

• 3 tablespoons 100% Pineapple Juice • 2 tablespoons Vodka • 6 tablespoons 100% Unsweetened Cranberry Juice (do not use sweetened or cocktail) • 1 teaspoons Maple Syrup or Simple Syrup* • 1 Lime Wedge

Step 2 In a shot glass or small pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and syrup* and stir.

Step 3 To make a layered drink look, tip the glass of pineapple juice slightly and pour the cranberry mixture along side of glass so that it can glide to bottom.

(See How to Make a Layered Drink.) Otherwise, just pour in the cranberry and maple and stir.

*If all you can find is sweetened cranberry juice/cranberry juice cocktail, omit the syrup.

Step 4 Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Adults Only

Credit: acouplecooks.com

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S U M M E R W I T H

S T Y L E S T H E

Short Faded Faux Hawk Great for kids and adults, this cut can be styled in many ways which makes it the perfect summer style.

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High Fade, Slick Back Combover With a hard part and short sides, this classic hairstyle is a great fix for both business and casual.

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B A R B E R Mid-High Fade with Spiked This low maintenance cut is excellent for summer for any age with a hard part and a little fun on top.

C A R E

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1. Make sure to keep your beard and skin moisturized. This is essential for summer beard maintenance as sun and water dry out hair and skin.

2. Keep your beard brushed or combed.

This will help keep tangles and knots at bay.

3. Using oils, balms or both is the best way to keep your beard and face moisturized. These products also help reduce itchiness and make it easier to comb through.

4. Choose a regular maintenance schedule with your barber or stylist to keep your beard groomed and looking sharp.

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T H E H I S T O RY O F C H I C K A S H A' S

Washita Theater

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ack in 1935, the original Washita Theater opened as one of the town’s cinema theaters. The building we know and love today was not built until 1941 when the original building burned down in December of 1939. The theater premiered “Tom, Dick, and Harry” starring Ginger Rogers and “Hold That Ghost ” starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello as the first cinema attractions.

April 2001 Washita Theater closed its doors.

They remained closed u n t il December 2001 when Chickasha Community Theatre bought the building as a permanent location for their performances. CCT then began renovating the building to turn it into a proper theatre. The transformation was completed in 2009.

The Washita Theater now houses all of Chickasha Community Theatre’s performances while still honoring the historic building. Be sure to check out the upcoming showing of “Elephant ’s Graveyard” this August 7tth and 8th.

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SMALL CLASS SIZES Student to faculty ratio is 13:1

AFFORDABLE 4 out of 5 Science & Arts students receive some form of scholarships or financial aid

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Breed Labrador Retriever Color Black Best Trick Retrieving literally anything and everything!

Favorite Treat All the treats Lovable Quirk Koda gives the best hugs.

Owner Tyler Montrose If you'd like to submit your pet for pet of the month, send a photo and info to oh18.livelocal@gmail.com.

N O N P R O F I T of the M O N T H Resurrection House & Life Skills Institute The Resurrection House is an emergency shelter and short stay facility providing a safe and secure environment for those who stay.

Life Skills Institute is a non-profit faith based program to help people get back on their feet. They offer classes about faith, finances and life skills throughout the week and help residents save money. Through this program, they learn the foundation for living a healthy life.

To volunteer with one of these programs, call 866.277.4788. If you would like to donate, please visit lsireshouse.org or follow on Facebook.

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