The Waynoka Historical Society will be hosting a Smithsonian traveling exhibit from April 28 – June 9, 2012. “Key Ingredients” explores 500 years of the history of food in America. Waynoka is one of six sites in Oklahoma selected to host the exhibit. It will be at the Waynoka Harvey House at the west end of Waynoka Street next to the BNSF Transcontinental Railroad.
“Don’t Go It Alone” is the theme for the Red Carpet County Annual Tourism Conference, October 18, 2011.
Featured speakers are Steven Barnes, general manager of the Chisholm Trail Expo Center in Enid, Melyn Johnson, program director for Main Street Guymon, and Rich Cantillon, president of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Office in Ponca City. A round table discussion on special events will include Karen Wilcox of Perry, Jim Curtiss of Woodward, Kim Little of Arbuckle Country, Jeff Fritz of Watonga, Jimmy Berkenbill of Hennessey and Wayne LaMunyon of Waynoka.
The Conference will be held at the Northwest Technology Center, at 1801 South 11th Street, in Alva, Oklahoma.
The event will run from 9 am to 2:30 pm on Oct 18. The registration deadline is October 12.
All the details are included in the Registration Brochure (PDF).
Camargo OK is celebrating 100 years! Saturday September 3, 2011.
You are invited to come and help celebrate!
The parade starts at 10 am, and is just one of many activities.
Plans are underway for the 5th Annual Youth EXPO in Alva, Oklahoma. This event for kids of all ages will be held at the Merchants’ Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds, Friday, June 24, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. There’s no charge for entry to the EXPO.
At numerous stations, children preschool through elementary age will be able to enjoy hands-on activities and make a number of items to take home. These activities are designed so children can have fun while learning about the world around them. One station will be a large nature display. Other stations will feature “Animal Skins and Skulls”, “Petting Zoo”, “Trees”, “Rocks”, “Plants” “Early Life in Oklahoma”, “Oklahoma State Symbols” and many other interesting items.
The Alva Public Library will display books that children can check out to continue exploring these subjects. At 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M., the Alva Police Department K-9 Unit will make presentations using their drug dogs. At 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M., presentations will be made by the Alva Fire Department demonstrating the Jaws of Life.
Come join the fun!
For more information, call (580) 571-1123 – Click here for a printable EXPO Flier
Red Carpet Country is looking for photos of unique attractions, events, landscapes, etc., of this 16-county area of Oklahoma for the purpose of promoting Oklahoma’s Red Carpet Country as a tourist destination. All photos must be taken in Red Carpet Country (Alfalfa, Beaver, Blaine, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Major, Noble, Texas, Woods, and Woodward Counties) within the years of 2010 and 2011.
There are three divisions that photos may be submitted to. There are two divisions for adults; one for professionals, those who work in media, have sold photos, work in photographic studios and/or earn any money through photography; and a general category for non-professionals over 18 years of age.
A school age division invites photographs taken by students in grades K through 12.
There are several categories of subject matter that you may submit a photo to: Seasonal; Wildlife; Wildflowers; Events/Activities in Red Carpet Country; Lifestyle in Red Carpet Country; Landscapes; Historic Buildings; Children; Golden-age; Human Interest; Hobbies; Pets; Other.
Individuals may enter one photo in each category in their division.
A first, second, and third place will be awarded in each category and division. An overall prize of first ($250), second ($125), and third ($75) will be awarded.
Click here for the complete rules and instructions for submitting your photo.
Deadline to enter is August 1, 2011!
