Good morning, Stillwater! You may have have heard of Stillwater, Minnesota, but did you know there is also Stillwater in Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington? Ya learn something new every day!

In today’s edition:

• Taste of Stillwater tickets on sale

• 100 Days of Creativity

• The Fruit Truck Returns

• New Murder Mystery Game

Let’s get down to it!

– Nate Cheever

Sponsored By Stillwater Public Education Fund

Yes oh yes, dear reader! Taste of Stillwater is back on Tuesday, March 4th in its 28th fundraiser year!

If you’ve never been, here’s how it works: pay once for your ticket and then get access to a buffet of over 30 local restaurants—all without the drive-thru. If it’s a restaurant you like, chances are it’ll be there. Use your ticket to visit vendors as much as you like to sample all of the yummy food available! And the best part of all is all the funds go to support SPEF teacher grants & special programming for our kids in school.

It will be held at the Payne County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-7:30 PM.

But don’t wait till you’re at the door! Buy your family tickets in advance and save $5/ticket. See the downloadable flyer at the end more details ⬇️.

WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

The Fruit Truck is Back Again! 🚚🍓

Before you head over to Taste of Stillwater later that evening, grab a taste of Florida, Florida fresh strawberries, that is. They say they’re so fresh that if you want them any fresher, you’d have to pick them yourself!

The Fruit Truck will be here Tuesday, March 4, with juicy, preservative-free berries—perfect for jam, syrup-making, baking, freezing, etc.

📅 When: Tuesday, March 4 | 8:00–8:30 AM (They’ll do their best to be on time!)
📍 Where: OK Discount Construction Supply Parking Lot, 901A E. 6th Ave
🍓 What: Fresh Florida strawberries (~8 lbs for $30)
💰 Payment: Cash, Venmo, or check—no cards.

They won’t be here long—only about a 30 minute window! Set those alarms and get there early! 🍓⏰

Stillwater Middle School Presents The Little Mermaid Jr. 🎭

Come see Prince Eric, Ariel, Ursula (if you’re brave enough!) and the rest of the seafloor crew acted on the stage for Stillwater Middle School Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. 🧜‍♀️✨

📅 When: March 5 & 6 (Wednesday and Thursday) at 7 PM
📍 Where: Stillwater Community Center
🎟 Tickets: $7 general admission | $5 with an SPS ID (cash or check at the door)

🎨 100 Days of Creativity Kicks Off

“♪♫♪Let’s get creative, yeah yeah yeah!♪♫♪” The 100-Day Creativity Challenge is back for its fourth year in Stillwater. Hopefully you’re not like me where you have too many ideas. But you get to pick what you do. Whether you want to learn a skill, revive an old hobby, or just make more time for creativity, this challenge is all about the process, not pressure.

More details here:

5K ROAR Run 🦁🏃‍♂️

Put away those boots and grab your cross trainers for a run that makes a difference! The Saville Center for Child Advocacy is hosting the 5K ROAR Run at Boomer Lake Park on Saturday, March 1, at 9 AM.

Every step you take helps provide care and support for abused children in our community. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to get moving for a great cause. Adult tickets are $35, kids are $20.

🛒 Price Check: Stillwater Grocery Report

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

This week Homeland has the cheapest eggs . The cheapest milk award as of early Thursday morning passes from Aldi to Walmart.

Adopt a Feline 🐱

Meet Bella and Cheesy. Don’t let those kitty glares fool you. Both are quiet and sweet. And they would love to be lap kitties. Their previous owner passed and now they’re looking for their second home. One of their former housemates (Manny, 9) was recently adopted. They want to join him!

Call Tiny Paws at (405) 612-0071 to inquire.

LOCAL BUSINESS

No more Buts! Come grab some Bundtlets!  🍰

Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating their official grand opening with four days of appreciation this coming week, March 3-7. Neighbors can receive a free Bundtlet with the purchase of a Bundtlet by showing a badge, ID, or uniform on the following days:

👮‍♂️ Monday: First responders & military
🏛 Tuesday: City employees
📚 Wednesday: Teachers & school staff
🏥 Thursday: Healthcare workers
🐮 Friday: OSU students & staff

This in-bakery-only offer is a sweet way to say thanks to those who serve the community.

Jiu Jitsu Academy of Stillwater Hosts Friday Open Mat 🥋🍝

Why the pasta emoji? you might be wondering. I’ll tell you. I love Jiu Jitsu because it can teach you how to tie up your aggressive opponent into a figurative spaghetti ball until help comes or they give up. You get to leave unhurt, and if they are a good spaghetti ball, they do to.

This is a great skill to know. Even a couple of sessions at the Jiu Jitsu Academy of Stillwater, led by Edgar Escalante, would do you some good. He offers Friday Open Mat sessions for those looking to train, learn, or refine their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills. Open to all experience levels! Spaghetti, anyone? 🍝

📍 Location: 1116 1/2 S. Main St, Stillwater
🕖 Time: Fridays | 7–9 PM
💰 Cost: Free with a signed liability waiver

New Murder Mystery Game Announced 💀

Local writer and murder mystery game creator Beth Chaffin has done it again! If you like the movie Clue! or perhaps even Knives Out, do check out her latest murder mystery game from Bearded Rat Mysteries: Murder at Thornridge Manor: A Cold Case File Mystery. The games are super easy to download and playable over and over, and perfect for a game night.

Sew Long, Joanns! 🪡

As you may have heard, Joann’s stores recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in the process of closing their stores, including ours at 519 N Main St. No word yet on when the final day will be.

If you’re looking for a locally-owned alternative, there’s The Quilting Post on Main st and Sew N Sews off of Perkins in Rosewood Hills Shopping Center.

THE LOKAL LEDGER

WEATHER

Thursday
67 🌡️ 34 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NW 8 mph

Friday
74 🌡️ 36 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 WSW 13 mph

Saturday
67 🌡️ 33 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 N 14 mph

Sunday
68 🌡️ 53 | 🌥️ | 40% | 💨 E 16 mph

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Thursday
Iron Monk | The Morgan Band | 7–9 PM
Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q | T Dylan Moss and Guest | 6:30 PM - 9 PM | Free
Stillwater Community Center, Rm 121 | Troubadour Thursdays | 7:30 PM | Free

Friday
The Salty Bronc | Live Music | 6 PM | $5, 21 and older
Tumbleweed | Battle Of The Bands | 8 PM | Tickets, featuring
- Hayden Graber & The Collective
- Katie Bardwell
- Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses

Saturday
The Salty Bronc | Live Music | 6 PM | $5, 21 and older
Bennett Memorial Chapel | The Fair Maid of the Mill, Leslie Flanagan, baritone & Megan Barth Argo | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Free
McKnight Center | Chamber Music: Lavish Passion | 7:30 PM | Tickets
The Other Side Tavern | Solo Acoustic: Blane Boyer |  8 PM - 11 PM | Free

Sunday
St. John Catholic Student Center | Graduate Recital; Killian Watt-conducting | 7 - 8 PM | Free
Willie’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM - 12 AM

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches  🎾⚾🏌

HS - Baseball vs. Guthrie (Scrimmage)
2/27 @ Couch Park | 1:30 - 2:30 PM

HS - JV Baseball Blue vs. Guthrie
2/27 @ Couch Park | 7 - 8 PM

JH - Golf Tryouts (Boys & Girls)
3/1 @ The Links at Stillwater Apartments | 8 - 11 AM

HS - JV Baseball Blue vs. Piedmont
3/1 @ Couch Park | 1 - 2 PM

Cowgirl Tennis vs. University of Houston
2/28 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 6 PM | Watch

Cowgirl Softball vs. Drake
3/1 @ Cowgirl Softball Stadium | 12 PM | Listen

OSU Cowgirl Tennis vs. UCF
3/2 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 1 PM | Watch

OSU Cowgirl Softball vs. Tulsa
3/2 @ Cowgirl Stadium | 2:30 PM | Listen

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