END OF 2016 - UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

December 31, 2016    Happy New Year's Eve! 
I only have a couple of notes to pass on before I write the "end of year" post.
The WHIRLWIND WINERY is open Today, Saturday, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM.

The winery is located on east Main St. in Watonga, OK.  Go by and wish a happy new year to Brad and Don, and pick up a bottle or two of their wines for tonight's festivities.  These guys bring a lot of visitors to our town with their Groupon offers and support the idea of tourism being an economic development tool. 




Speaking of tourism, the 2017 issue of the Red Carpet Country Visitor's Guide will be out soon and available locally around mid-January.  I am honored to be a member of the RCC Board of Directors and promote activities in and around Blaine County on Facebook through pages I administer:  Watonga Community Events, Blaine Co. Community Events, Oklahoma Travel & Tips, and by sharing with numerous groups I contribute to.


One of the upcoming events in our area is the FIRST DAY HIKE at Roman Nose State Park on Jan 1. Get more information by calling the Park or check out their facebook page.

   

The next OKLAHOMA HOUSE CONCERT at the Chaparral Retreat & Guesthouse, is  Jan. 22, 2017, 5:00 PM.  A  $10 donation to Phoenix Circle Foundation (tax-deductible) is requested, which allows that charitable organization to offer FREE art activities to local children.  Advance ticket/receipt available, call 580-623-4269.  BYOB and a snack if you choose to.  You can SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC, and make a difference in the lives of children through arts education, by attending these House Concerts or making a donation directly to Phoenix Circle Foundation.  The owners of the Chaparral Retreat provide free lodging and food to touring musicians, and in return they perform in the unique and comfortable setting of the Retreat.  The musicians we've hosted come from all across the country and we try to show them OKLAHOMA hospitality.  There is nothing else like these shows, so come share the experience.  In February, we have a returning musician, Caroline Cotter, coming with a friend, so it will be a completely different show than her solo performance last year.  Get more information at www.chaparralbb.com, and check out our Discover Oklahoma segment on youtube by typing in "chaparral retreat" in the search box at the youtube website. 

We hope everyone has a safe and festive new year's eve.  I'll be working on an "end of year" post, and want to thank all of my followers and supporters. 

/Linda Barrett