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Chuck Wagon's Summer Shopping Market

1st Annual Sparks Auto & Fireworks Show

July 7th & 8th

July 3rd • 4:00 PM Sparks School Building, 308 S. 6th St, Sparks, OK

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Chuck Wagon Western Decor is hosting another arts and crafts fair inside of the Shawnee Mall July 7th & 8th! Featuring pop up boutiques, handmade decor, jewelry, food and so much more! Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) 2018 July 8th -13th Expo Center - 1700 W. Independence Come see an exhibition of our nation's finest youth rodeo talent! Don't miss the excitement as these youth contestants showcase their best skills while competing for more than $250,000 in prize money!

The IFYR has 11 total performances, starting with the kick-off, Sunday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 there are two performances daily, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The finals performance is Friday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Events include barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. Events run simultaneously in three arenas during each performance.

The IFYR consists of two long-gos and a short-go, made up of the top 15 contestants in each event.

Adult Individual Session Ticket - $12 Children's Individual Session Tickets (3-11 years of age) - $6 Senior Individual Session Tickets (65 years of age and up) - $10 Adult All Session Pass - $110 Children's All Session Pass - $55 Sunday, July 8: 8 p.m.

Monday, July 9: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 11: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 12: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 13: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. finals

Live music, vendors, car & truck show, food and fun!

Door prizes including gift certificates and auto detailing supplies sponsored by Old Stroud Auto Detailing and many more! Stay for the Sparks Fireworks display at sunset.

Bring the family for kid activities and enjoy our small town hospitality! Free entry! All donations are accepted.

Downtown Block Party July 20th • 6:00 - 9:00 PM Downtown Shawne Join us in Downtown Shawnee for Live Entertainment, Vendors, Art, Farmers' Market, and fun activities for the whole family! Free Admission.

Events happen all along Main Street. Vendors located at Celebration of Life Park, 301 E Main St., Shawnee OK.

OK Classics Car & Memorabilia Auction July 21st • 12:00 - 3:00 PM Firelake Arena 18145 Old Rangeline Road It's time to start getting your entries in for the next OK Classics auction on July 21st at FireLake Arena!

Fireflight Balloon Festival August 10th - 12th 1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr. The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch twenty balloons fill the sky, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks.

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LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS:

OCTAFest 2018 July 20th -21st Shawnee PAAC 1001 N. Kennedy Ave. This year's OCTAFest will be hosted

by Shawnee Little Theatre!

The Oklahoma Community Theatre Association Festival (OCTAfest) is a state-wide biennial play festival that is the organization’s signature event.

In accordance with OCTA’s mission to encourage excellence in theatre arts, the festival provides an opportunity for theatres to present their best artistic productions to the state, be adjudicated by nationally known theatre experts, and for audiences to see the best of community theatre performances. It is the first step in the national American Association of Community Theatre’s festival, in which the winners are invited to perform internationally.

Two advancing plays are chosen during OCTAfest to advance to the regional festival, where one of those will be chosen to advance to the national festival. OCTA leads the nation with the most first and second place awards at regional and national festivals.

Don Felder Formerly of The Eagles Live In Concert July 21st • 7:00 PM Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Blvd.

See Don Felder live in concert at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort!

If you have an event you would like to see in our Event Calendar, call Cheyenne Meadows at (405) 214-3963 or email cheyenne.meadows@news-star.com.

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Movies Opening This Weekend in Shawnee!

"UNCLE DREW"

After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend UNCLE DREW (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squad (Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie) and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. (Rated PG-13 for suggestive material, language and brief nudity). (1:43) Opens June 29 at Movies Six at Shawnee Mall.

"SICARIO: DAY OF SOLDADO"

The drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border.

To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) reteams with the mercurial Alejandro (Benecio Del Toro) in the new action crime drama. (Rated R for strong violence, bloody images and language). (2:02) Opens June 29 at the Cinema Centre 8.

"OVERBOARD"

A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee. Anna Farris, Eva Longoria and Eugenio Derbez star in the comedy. (Rated PG-13 for suggestive material, partial nudity and some language). (1:52) Opens June 29 at the Hornbeck Theatre.

"SHOW DOGS"

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening. The family adventure comedy features Alan Cumming, Will Arnett and Stanley Tucci. Opens June 29 at the Hornbeck Theatre.

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ZOO AMPHITHEATRE CONCERT SEASON NOW THROUGH AUGUST:2018 The Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City’s beloved, outdoor concert venue, kicks off its summer season on Sunday, June 10, 2018 with John Fogerty and ZZ Top and continues through August with the following events:

· Monday, July 2: Kesha, Rainbow Tour · Sunday, July 8: Paramore and Foster the People, The After Laughter Summer Tour · Thursday, July 12: Thirty Seconds to Mars, The Monolith Tour · Friday, July 20: 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul, Rock & Roll Express Tour · Tuesday, July 24: Pentatonix · Wednesday, August 1: LOGIC, Bobby Tarantino vs Everybody Tour · Thursday, August 2: 311 & The Offspring, Never Ending Summer Tour · Friday, August 10: KATTFEST: Godsmack & Shinedown · Saturday, August 11: Need to Breathe, Forever On Your Side Tour · Thursday, August 16: Slayer, Final World Tour · Friday, August 24: Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sremmurd, Dazed & Blazed Summer 2018 Tour Managed by 3HORSE Productions, LLC, the Zoo Amphitheatre is adjacent to the Oklahoma City Zoo and remains one of Oklahoma City’s most enduring and unique attractions. To learn more about the Zoo Amphitheatre or for ticket information, visit www.thezooamphitheatre.com.

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33rd Annual

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FireLake Classic

July 21 -22

Entry fee $150 (Cart Included) Includes Friday practice round and competitive rounds Saturday and Sunday.

Dinner Saturday 7PM, at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort.

USGA Rules Will Apply!

Each ight will be awarded 4 places.

There will be 6 ights as follows Championship playing from blue tees A ight playing from blue tees B ight playing from blue tees C ight playing from white tees f D ight playing from white tees E ight playing from white tees

1st place - $500 Cash!

2nd place - $350 Cash!

3rd place - $250 Cash!

4th place - $150 Cash!

Golfers must have a valid USGA handicap or Pro-Approved handicap. Sandbaggers will not be allowed or tolerated! If there’s a question as to the handicap, the board will designate proper ight. Bump rule in effect. Any questions to bump rule will be settled by board member.

Cash prizes and ights based on 100 players * Prize fund is subject to change * Friday practice rounds are available until 3PM. Due to limited carts, there will be none available for spouses or family members.

All players MUST ride together.

To register, pick up a form at FireLake Golf Course.

FireLake Golf Course • 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801 • For information call 405-275-4471

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Seeking Vendors We are seeking vendors for the Annual Bill Tilghman Boomtown Celebration Day

PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTRAL of SHAWNEE

October 20, 2018 at 9am $25 vendor registration fee Inside spaces available but limited!

Bill Tilghman Boomtown Celebration Day Car Show October 20, 2018 Pre-Registration $20 (If registered by October 1) Registration is $25 • 8am - 10am T-shirts available for pre-order $12 each Awards at 3pm. Higher Cash Prizes!

For more information, call Michelle Farris P: 918-716-4407 or email: cityofcromwellevents@yahoo.com

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We want to show some COMMUNITY love this summer by partnering with a great local organization: FAMILY PROMISE. We will be hosting a donation drive through July 12th for items to help families and individuals striving to overcome homelessness and create a brighter future.

We will be having a patient appreciation and community party in July to celebrate - we look forward to seeing you!

Donation Items: Cleaning Supplies (Clorox wipes, toilet cleaner, all-purpose spray) Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper Toiletries (all kinds) Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets Trash Bags Diapers (all sizes) Copy Paper

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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO PRESENT SECOND ANNUAL FIRELAKE FIREFLIGHT BALLOON FEST Thirty Hot Air Balloons Set to Fill the Sky Over Shawnee SHAWNEE – The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is set to return to Shawnee this August, anticipated to be the largest balloon festival in the state, bringing live performers, family-friendly activities, giant kites, a display of 30 hot air balloons and more. Admission to the event is free and it is open to the public.

The two-day festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds. It will be a weekend filled with balloon glows, balloon rides, food trucks, retail vendors, amusement rides, a 5k, an outdoor hunting and fishing expo and balloon flight competitions.

Festivalgoers can expect to see balloons embracing the Shawnee sky throughout the weekend and enjoy balloon glows on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K race will also take place on Saturday, Aug. 11 starting at 7:00 a.m. It starts at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center and FireLake Golf Course at 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK. It will be conducted in an outand-back format and will not be timed, but all finishers will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal. Runners of all ages are welcome and can register online for the race at FirelakeBalloonFest.comfor $25.

A limited number of commercial balloon flights are available for $250.

Saturday’s events start with one of many kite performances, performed by the Austin End of the Line Kite Team, at 6:45 a.m. followed by fun flights, balloon competitions and commercial rides. The festival includes a kids’ zone and petting zoo, a carnival that’s open until midnight and tethered rides that begin at 6:00 p.m. Festivalgoers can continue to enjoy the live music and food trucks all day long, including performances from Amanda Coffee, the White Lighters and Vince Van, followed by Zo-

Outdoor Nation Expo will take place at FireLake Arena throughout the weekend. The expo includes a turkey calling competition, a free youth archery tournament, hunting and fishing seminars and demonstrations, a youth fishing tournament a vendor market and more.

Entry to the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is free and limited RV parking is available for $50 per night with a two-night minimum.

For event schedules, vendor information, directions and more, visit FirelakeBalloonFest. com.

About FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is presented by Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally-recognized government and has inherent sovereign status recognized by treaty and law. CPN owns and operates a variety of tribal enterprises including First National Bank, Grand Casino Hotel and Resort, FireLake Discount Foods and the Community Development Corporation. To learn more, please visit www.potawatomi.org.

Balloon festival sponsors include Coca-Cola, CORE water, Body Armor, Flowers Baking, Budweiser, Corona, Konami, Andrenil, IGT, Visit Shawnee, AGS, Red Rock Distributing, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Crystal Farms, Ford, Small Pockets, HilandDairy and Affiliated Foods.

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1. In theaters this weekend is the R-rated drama”Sicario: Day of the Soldado”

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to have fun this weekend

the sequel to 2015's “Sicario” about the drug war on the US-Mexico border which has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border; the PG-13 documentary “Three Identical Strangers” about three complete strangers who accidentally discover that they are identical triplets, separated at birth; and “Uncle Drew” rated PG-13 about a man, desperate to win a basketball tournament and the cash prize,who stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time.

2. Friday go out for a mobile lunch for National Food Truck Day. Look for special

discounts, menus, and giveaways in honor of the holiday. Find out which ones in your area are participating by visiting https://www.foodtruckday.org/cities.

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The World Cup heats up this weekend, as the Round of 16 begins Saturday with France vs. Argentina at 8 a.m. ET. Go to https://www.fifa.com/worldcup for schedules, news and more.

4. Saturday is Great American Picnic Day, so if the weather is nice, head to

your nearest park and celebrate the season. Remember to be safe when using a grill, if you do that, and make sure to pick up after yourself. If you want some picnicking tips, simply Google the phrase.

5. Even though July is National Ice

Cream Month, there’s no need to wait until Sunday to really enjoy ice cream. Go out this weekend to your local ice cream shop, or buy your favorite kind (and don’t forget the fixin’s!), and enjoy one of the best things man has ever created.

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Celebrating over 70 years!

“Through the Decades” Festival Schedule Friday, July 6th Festival Open 5pm - 11pm

6 - 8pm: Pageant Evening Gown Competition & Group Performance 9 - 11pm: Blackwater Smoke on stage

Saturday, July 7th Festival Open 9am - 11pm

7 - 9am: Parade Registration @ McLoud HS

2pm: Cobbler Gobbler Chamber booth

8 - 11am: Car Show Registration

3pm: Car Show Awards presented on stage

10am: Parade Starts

4 - 5pm: Elvis on stage

Noon: Kid’s Games (ages 12 & under)

5 - 7pm: Pageant Crowning

1pm: Baking Contest Chamber booth

8 - 10pm: OKC’s Favorite Band is back! The Wise Guy’s take the stage!

FIREWORKS at 10pm!

Returning to VETERANS PARK with a NEW CARNIVAL! A very special THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:

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