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Applications for the 33rd Annual Stillwater Arts Festival are due by April 2.
3-18-10: Payne County Emergency Management directors with special guests Rick Smith and Forest Mitchell from the National Weather Service Office (Norman) will present the second S.A.F.E. (Storm Awareness For Everyone) Program Thursday, March 18 at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public.(405) 372-7484.
3-18-10: Bringing the Motor City to Stillwater! Legends of Motown: Starring HORIZON will perform Monday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave. Tickets on sale now. (405) 533-8433.
3-30-10: The final 2010 'Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma: Crime and Comedy: The Lighter Side of Murder and Misdemeanor' will be held March 30 at the Stillwater Public Library (1107 S. Duck). Books available now. The reading and discussion series is free and open to the public.(405) 372-3633.
3-31-10: Learn origami, the ancient art of paper folding, at the Stillwater Public Library Wednesday (1107 S. Duck) March 31 at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public and taught by Stillwater resident Kiem Ta. (405) 372-3633.
4-03-10: Enchantment Theatre Company presents beloved children's classic 'Harold & the Purple Crayon' Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave. Tickets on sale now. (405) 533-8433.
4-10-10: Environmental Programs invites you to be part of Stillwater Trash-Off April 10. (405) 533-842.
4-10-10: Enchantment Theatre Company presents beloved children's classic 'Harold & the Purple Crayon' Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave. Tickets on sale now. (405) 533-8433.
Deadline: 4-15-10: Call for young authors (13-18): Enter the Sister Cities International 'Young Authors Showcase.' Cash prize. (405)533-8435.
Deadline: 4-15-10: Call for young artists (13-18): Enter the Sister Cities International 'Young Artists Showcase.' Cash prize. (405)533-8435.
4-16-10: Area Teens! Click here for more info on 'Poetry Cafe' at the Stillwater Public Library (1107 S. Duck). (405) 372-3633.
4-18-10: Bearfoot, an award-winning bluegrass band from Alaska, to perform Sunday, April 18 at 3 p.m. at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave. Tickets on sale now. (405) 533-8433.
5-1-10: Area Teens! Click here for more info on 'Comic Book Day' at the Stillwater Public Library (1107 S. Duck). (405) 372-3633.
5-1-10: Household Waste Collection Event slated for Saturday, May 1. (405) 533-842.
Enroll now: With 73 different classes and 32 local artists, area residents are sure to find the right class to help them find their inner artist at the City of Stillwater Multi Arts Center this spring, 1001 S. Duck.(405) 533-8539.
Schedule now: The City of Stillwater will host six blood drives for the American Red Cross during 2010. The blood drives are generally held between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the City of Stillwater Community Center at 315 W. 8th Ave or the Stillwater Public Library at 1107 S. Duck St. Dates: Feb. 24, April 28, June 30, Aug. 25, Oct. 27, Dec. 29.
Senior Activity Center: Want to know what going on at the City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center (1015 E. 12th Ave.), click here and view the calendar or call (405) 747-8070.
View information about tornado sirens and public storm shelters from the Stillwater Emergency Coordination and Communications Center.
Call (405) 747-8070 to find out if activities at the Multi Arts Center, Senior Activity Center, or Armory facilities have been cancelled due to weather.
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City of Stillwater NEWS | For Immediate Release

Downtown Halloween Festival announces theme for 2009

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http://www.downtownstw.com/halloween/

http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

http://www.myspace.com/therumfellows.

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Sept. 19, 2009) — Ahoy, me hearties! The Downtown Halloween Festival September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arrr! You heard me correct matey! For all you of you landlubbers, the Jolly Roger an infamous pirate “ghost ship” will be docking in Downtown Stillwater during the Annual Halloween Festival October 27th, celebrating this year’s theme, “Pirates on the Prairie." http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

The Halloween festival is an annual event presented by Downtown Stillwater and the City of Stillwater. This year’s festival will have some new additions chosen specifically for the pirate theme, including performances by the Rum Fellows, featuring “Okie Maritime Music for the Landlocked Pirate” http://www.myspace.com/therumfellows.

“Downtown Stillwater is very excited about our pirate theme this year,” said John Bartley Business Improvement District Board Chairman. “We strive to put on a family friendly event that gives our Downtown merchants the opportunity to say thank you to their customers and the community for supporting their business and Downtown.”

Also new this year is two huge inflatables, Blackbeard’s Revenge (pirate ship) and the ghost town maze. Wristbands will be required for inflatable fun, $3 for one, two $5, play as much as you want! http://www.downtownstw.com/halloween/.

Plenty of swag and grub will be given out, so board the ship early with your pirate gear for this year’s Annual Downtown Halloween Festival, it is sure to be a fun time for all you lads, lassies and old sea dogs!

The City of Stillwater recognizes traditional Halloween trick-or-treat activities on Friday, Oct. 31.

Those interested in becoming a sponsor of the Halloween festival, would like to have a non-soliciting booth for the event or have any questions please contact: Angela McLaughlin, Business Improvement District Coordinator (405) 742-8359. amclaughlin@stillwater.org