🏠︎ Lokal Life Letter #13

This Week's News & Events in Stillwater

Nathan Cheever
January 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Good morning, Stillwater! Happy New Lunar Year! It’s the year of the Snake: time to shed that bad energy and … do all the good things snakes do I guess 🤔

In today’s edition:

Free concert behind Casual Scene Books
Groundhog Day playing at Stonecloud
No-guilt pancake eating opportunity
Play auditions are open

– Nate Cheever

Local Business Shout-out 👉 D’s Down Home Bar-B-Que

You haven’t really had BBQ until that deep, smoky flavor sticks with you long after the meal—at least 45 minutes. No sauce can touch that. That’s how you know you’ve had the real deal.

Bobby Douglas, founder of D’s Down Home Bar-B-Que, has spent decades perfecting his craft cooking for the Stillwater community. His BBQ tastes homemade because it is. Every bite is smoked and cooked fresh, right onsite at his food truck next to his home.

If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out on some of the finest meat in town. And if you need catering, Bobby’s got you covered there as well.

🔥 Mention this ad and get 10% off your order.

📍 Find D’s Down Home Bar-B-Que at 823 W 11th Ave from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. or on GrubHub. The smoked bologna is incredible! You won’t regret it.

P.S. You can learn more about this local BBQ legend here.

WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Issue No. 8 is off to the printer and lands tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. This one’s special—it’s the first with professional journalist Ms. Deb Parker contributing. It’s packed with local stories I hope you’ll enjoy.

Didn’t know we print a physical newspaper? 📰 Yes, we do. And you can get it delivered to your door right here: sign up. Your support helps cover printing costs, contributor fees, and gas—and it means a lot!

📢 Heads up: With growing number of subscribers, I may not get all the business drop-offs done until Monday—unless I can recruit a small army of paperboys. (Any takers?) 😅

Town & Gown announces auditions for Crimes of the Heart 🎭

How is shooting your husband in the stomach the least of your family’s problems? 🤔

If that’s got your attention, maybe consider auditioning for Crimes of the Heart this weekend. It’s a Southern drama-comedy that follows three wildly different sisters navigating old wounds, small-town gossip, and a whole lot of emotional (and legal) baggage.

Don’t worry–if the thought of being on stage makes you woozy, there are opportunities to help backstage! Come to auditions and talk to the stage manager, and they might find you a role there.

Auditions are open to all on Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 PM at Town & Gown theatre. Don’t forget to bring your best Southern drawl accent and go for that part!

Pancakes for a Purpose 🥞⚽

I learned in high school that cold cereal, 5 AM, and running don’t mix—at least not for me. But pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage at 7:30 AM, and no running? That suits me much better.

If you’re the same way, join the SHS Pioneer Soccer Booster Club this Saturday, Feb. 1, for a pancake breakfast and silent auction at the High School Student Center. All proceeds support boys' and girls' soccer.

💰$6 gets you a hearty breakfast and the warm and fuzzies of helping local athletes.

Winter Carnival Fun at SHS (take two) ❄️🎪

Later on Saturday, SHS Junior Class officers are celebrating winter and raising funds for the prom by throwing a Winter Carnival. There will be carnival games, a bounce house, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and lots of prizes to go around. Bring the kids for sure.

And don’t miss the silent auction featuring exciting gift baskets and items donated by local businesses. The proceeds will go toward making this year’s prom a night to remember for SHS students.

📅 When: Saturday, Feb 1 | 5 – 9 PM
📍 Where: SHS Student Center
💸 Cost: Tickets $1/game sold at the door

Stonecloud Presents Groundhog Day 📽️🦫
When we can’t count on Hollywood anymore, I really appreciate how Stillwater has so many good free movie showings. This week, Stonecloud is showing the endlessly quotable, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt classic Groundhog Day.

Bring a date to the Taproom Sunday at 6:30 PM and settle in to enjoy Bill Murray at his finest. And don’t forget to “Watch out for that first step, it's a doozie!” RSVP here.

🛒 Price Check: Stillwater Grocery Report

Here’s how milk, eggs, and bread stack up across stores this week:

Item	Homeland	Aldi	Walmart
🥛 2% Milk (Gallon)	$4.99	$3.55	$3.74
🍞 White Sandwich Bread (20 oz)	$1.99	$1.55	$2.92
🥚 Grade A Large Eggs (Dozen)	$5.99	$5.15	$4.17
Total	$12.97	$10.25	$10.83

If you're looking to save a few bucks, Aldi seems to have the best deals on milk and bread, while Walmart wins on eggs.

Would you find this price check useful as a regular feature?

Or is there something else you'd like to see compared across town? Let me know.

👍 Heck yes! | 👎 Nah

LOCAL BUSINESS

Philmo Bakery is on the Rise 🍞

When Good Little Eater closed for the summer in May 2024, baker Phillip Moffat seized the opportunity to start his own venture—Philmo Bakery. He now operates from his custom-built "Bread Shed" on his property. He’s working full-time now creating naturally leavened breads and treats, including gluten-free cranberry walnut bread, banana bread, bagels, scones, cookies, pizza dough, and his popular "Phillip's Fudgy Brownies."

Phillip bakes by order, there’s a narrow window of opportunity to place an order each week. The next one opens this Friday around 7:30 AM for pickup on Wednesday, Feb. 5th. You can sign up here to get a text reminder when it opens 🔔. But hurry, it fills up fast!

CIVIC NEWS

Honoring Police Chief Shannon Jordan 🚔

After 32 years of dedicated service to the community in the Stillwater Police Department, Chief Shannon Jordan is retiring. Join the department for a ceremonial Police Walkout to celebrate this public servant’s last day on the job.

📅 When: Friday, Jan 31 | 8 AM
📍 Where: 723 S Lewis Street

Road Closure 🚧 💦

The intersection at Washington St. and 9th Ave is closed due to a water leak. The city expects it to be open again by Wednesday Feb 5.

WEATHER

With temps this high, Demi Lovato 👩🏻‍🎤 would say, ‘Give your heat a breaaak!

Thursday
60 🌡️ 37 | 🌧️ | 60% | 💨 W 6 mph

Friday
60 🌡️ 32 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NW 10 mph

Saturday
68 🌡️ 45 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 S 10 mph

Sunday
72 🌡️ 42 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 S 10 mph

Monday
64 🌡️ 37 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 N 10 mph

Tuesday
63 🌡️ 38 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 N 10 mph

Wednesday
65 🌡️ 40 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 S 10 mph

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Sunday
Willie’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM

Monday
The Great White Buffalo Tavern | Kyle Beasley | 9 PM

Thanks to our supporters, Visit Stillwater!

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches 🎾 🤼 🏀

JH - Basketball 9th vs. Norman North
1/30 @ SHS Fieldhouse | 9th G 5:30 PM | 9th B 6:45 PM

HS - Basketball at Ponca City
1/31 | JVG 3:30 PM | JVB 4:30 PM | Varsity Girls 6:30 PM | Varsity Boys 8 PM

Cowboy Tennis vs. St. Louis
1/31 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 5 PM

🧥 Pokes with a Purpose will be holding a Winter Coat Drive during the following two events. If you have a gently used coat you don’t need, bring it to the drop off bins in the east lobby (north and south side) as you go in to Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Cowboy Basketball vs. Utah 🧥
2/1 @ Gallagher-Iba Arena | 2 PM | Tickets | Watch

OSU Wrestling vs. Missouri 🧥
2/2 @ Gallagher-Iba Arena | 2 PM | Tickets

Cowboy Tennis vs. Nebraska
2/2 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 1 PM

MS/JH - Basketball vs. Yukon
2/3 @ Stillwater Middle School | 7th G 4:30 PM | 7th B 5:30 PM | 8th G 6:30 PM | 8th B 7:30 PM

NLI Signing
2/5 @ SHS Fieldhouse | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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