APRIL News

Will Rogers famously said "If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it'll change."  Sure enough, this spring's weather has been erratic to say the least -- 75 degrees one day and then a cold front comes down from the north and it's suddenly freezing temperatures, just after we've put outside all of the non-winter-hardy plants that have spent the winter in the house.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  The Cleanup Day at Roman Nose State Park scheduled for April 7 has been canceled due to bad weather, but RESCHEDULED for Saturday APRIL 14.  Same Time, Same Place.   Phoenix Circle Foundation is an affiliate of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, and March through May is KOB's Great American Cleanup campaign.  We scheduled a clean-up day at Roman Nose State Park for Saturday, April 7, and have been promoting it heavily so that we get a good turnout of volunteers. Several groups have been involved in making this activity a community effort:  the staff at Roman Nose State Park, the Watonga Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Roman Nose State Park, the General Store at the Park.   Unfortunately, the event didn't make the news in our local newspaper this week.  I guess that was a good thing because the weather has taken a sudden turn back to winter and we've decided to reschedule the Clean-Up Day at Roman Nose State Park for APRIL 14, 2018, which will be a day with nice weather according to the long-term forecast. We're trying to get the word out about the date change by facebook and emails.

OTHER NEWS

YOU ARE INVITED TO AN INTIMATE HOUSE CONCERT WITH Oklahoma Singer/Songwriter 

CHUCK DUNLAP

 AT THE CHAPARRAL RETREAT & GUESTHOUSE  (www.chaparralbb.com)

4978 OK HWY 8A, the Road to ROMAN NOSE STATE PARK

Sunday, April 15, 2018         BYO Beverage and snack           4:00 PM –6:00 PM        Sponsored by Phoenix Circle Foundation, a nonprofit bringing the Arts to rural Oklahoma --suggested donation $10 to Phoenix Circle Foundation (requested but not required)

SINGER/SONGWRITER CHUCK DUNLAP is returning to his roots in Oklahoma. With a smooth blend of blues, folk, and alt-country music, Chuck Dunlap was on the ground floor in Stillwater, Oklahoma of the genre that is now pegged Red Dirt, contributing his expertise in defining the gap between country and rock music.
www.chuckdunlapmusic.com

“The influence of Chuck Dunlap on the Oklahoma musical tradition should not be under-rated....” -Chris B. Critter/Currentland
 
Chuck Dunlap is releasing his 10th album, “Full Circle” with four state tour including Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Colorado. Musical surprises on the album “Full Circle” include Red Dirt Pioneers, Randy Crouch and Monica Taylor as well as a host of other well-known Oklahoma musicians. By the way ... you never know who will join Chuck onstage!    We are honored to host Chuck on this tour.

Please tip the musicians generously to support their tour. Artist merchandise also available.

Space is limited. Courtesy RSVP at 580-623-4269 or click on “Going” on OKLAHOMA HOUSE CONCERTS Facebook Event.  --------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------ ----------------- --------------- APRIL 14, 2018 --  ROMAN NOSE STATE PARK and WATONGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE are hosting Movie in the Park at Roman Nose State Park, beginning at 7pm.  Fun Family Night.  See Roman Nose State Park facebook page for more information. ------------------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------- ----------------------- APRIL 27-29, 2018 - ROMAN NOSE HILLS TRAIL RIDE.  One of the best-organized, best-attended pleasure trail rides in Oklahoma, held twice a year, north of Watonga, Oklahoma. The event is sponsored by and proceeds benefit Watonga Kiwanis Club.   2-6 hour guided rides/Great Food Call in pre-registration encouraged - Jeff Fritz 580-830-0235. For more information, see their website www.romannosehillstrailride.com  -------------------- ----------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------  APRIL 24, 2018 -   Red Carpet Country Association Board of Directors' meeting will be held at Roman Nose State Park Lodge.  I am excited to be able to highlight our local state park and introduce the new Park Manager and staff to this tourism group.  Red Carpet Country is a state tourism organization that promotes 16 counties in Northwest and North Central Oklahoma, including Blaine County.  Check out Red Carpet Country at www.redcarpetcountry.com and on facebook.  WATCH THIS BLOG FOR MORE NEWS that doesn't get into our local newspaper.  I try to post any and all events I am aware of in Blaine County, on the Blaine County OK Community facebook page.  If anyone has information on an event, activity, new business etc. they would like to publicize, please send it to me by email to bar00legal@yahoo.com.   /Linda Barrett