Good morning, Stillwater! So glad you are all here. In times like these, someone once said, we can be broken or be broken open. The amount of desire to help, donation efforts, coordinating, volunteering, and giving from all parts and walks of Stillwater has been amazing—a testament to the quality of this community and how we really care for one another. All over Stillwater I see “Love thy neighbor” in action.

SLL readers left me some ideas last week! Stephanie suggested I try to include events happening a little farther out in time to give readers time to plan. And Ival requested fewer Facebook links. I’ve tried to implement these where possible in this newsletter. Let me know if y’all like the changes! And thanks as always for the feedback🤜🤛.

In today’s edition:

• It’s time to vote for Stillwater’s favorite mutt 🦴

• Where you can learn about making cheese and yogurt

• The Tag Ladies are at it again! 🏷️

• Places for flowers fixes

Thanks for being here.

– Nate Cheever

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WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Stillwater Strong— How to Get Involved 💪

This is for sure what’s up in Stillwater! If you’re looking for things to do relating to giving back and helping, Visit Stillwater has put together a centralized page for relief efforts, donations and drives underway. Here are a few top mentions:

🙏 Stillwater Strong T-Shirt Fundraiser – Buy an exclusive shirt from Chris’ University Spirit to support wildfire victims.

🤝 PPS Postal Pack & Ship – Offering free boxes to families who lost belongings in the fires.

🙋‍♂️ Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q Benefit (Sunday, March 23) – Community fundraiser with live music, food, raffles, and a silent auction. Donations for the auction can be dropped off at 5302 W. 6th Ave.

🙌 Stillwater Strong – Red Dirt Rising (March 29-30) – A two-day benefit with live music at six local venues, including The Twelves, The Salty Bronc, and Willie’s Saloon.

🤗 Donation Drop-Offs – Bring personal care items, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, and household necessities to the Stillwater Armory (315 E. 9th St.) Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM.

Let the voting begin! 🐶

It’s time to vote for Stillwater’s favorite dog! Thanks to all our 16 local families who entered their dogs, we’ve raised $400 for the Stillwater Humane Society, which has its hands full after last weekend. Here are the voting round schedules:

• Semi-Finals: Now — Sunday, 11:59 PM

• Finals: Monday — Wednesday, 11:59 PM

• Final Four: Next Thursday, 3/27, through Sunday, 3/30 11:59 PM

• Championship 🏆: Monday, 3/31, through Wednesday 4/2 11:59 PM

On Thursday morning, April 3, Stillwater’s top dog will emerge triumphant and adorable (not always easy to pair!) But enough from me. Go vote and have fun!

Two Ways to Get Your Flower Fix 🌷 🌸

What are the odds? Two flower events, both today, Thursday, March 20, from 4–7 PM, both run by a Sara[h]. Clearly it’s a sign! You or someone you know could use a floral moral boost about now.

Thrive Flower Farm’s Free Bouquet Bar 💐 
Thrive Flower Farm is hosting a free Bouquet Bar at The Flower Shed. Whether it's for yourself or someone who could use a little sunshine, stop by and grab a bouquet. Before heading out, text Sara at 405-880-4813 to check availability.
📍 2102 W 68th, Stillwater (Directions)

Bayer’s Blooms – Tulip You-Pick 🌷
If tulips are more your thing, drive a little further south to meet Sarah Bayer of Bayer’s Blooms for their first You-pick event of 2025. You get to go through and pick your own tulip bouquets. Admission is free, tulips are $2.50 per stem or 10 for $20. Might be a great date/family fun idea!
📍 10311 Brenna Dr, Perkins (Directions)

Learn to Make Your Own at Home 🧀 🧑‍🍳

If you’ve ever dreamed of being the big cheese in your kitchen, this class is for you! Karen from Jorgenson’s Home Dairy is going to present a free, hands-on lesson on the whey to make cheese and yogurt at home.

📅 Tuesday, April 8 | 6–7 PM
📍 Stillwater Community Center Kitchen at 315 W. 8th
Spots are limited so register here.

Officer Appreciation Sign Campaign 🚔 💙

Mr. CJ Ellis has put together a way members of the community to show our support for our local police officers and raise funds to help give them training and tools for transitioning into retirement while also supporting local schools. It might well be be the largest officer appreciation campaign in Payne County history!

To participate, order a sign between March 23 – April 14. Display dates begin on May 11.
🔗 Order Here: copsigns.org

My wife didn’t want me to post this one… 🏡 🛋️

But here it is! The Tag Ladies is hosting a big estate sale that runs today through Saturday, the 22nd, at 4717 White Oak Dr. Their fantastic website (really! I wish more of the internet was like this) has all the details, though the pictures come through better on their FB post. The sale at a beautifully decorated Stillwater home packed with furniture, appliances, décor, tools, and likely your next generational keepsake.

📅 Thursday, March 20: 2–6 PM
📅 Friday, March 21: 2–6 PM
📅 Saturday, March 22: 9 AM–2 PM (closed 12-12:30 PM)
📍 Location: 4717 White Oak, Stillwater

There’s Still Time to get Creative ⏱️ 💡

There are 103 days left until July 1st. That’s three days to figure out what you want to do for your 100-day challenge and 100 days to do something amazing, potentially life-changing. I’ve talked to people who said it changed their life. Stillwater and I can’t wait to see what you create! It’s free and fun. More about this challenge here.

🛒 Price Check: Stillwater Grocery Report

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

Sprouts has the cheapest eggs this week. Walmart is a close 2nd in eggs, and has the lowest-cost milk and bread in town.

LOCAL BUSINESS

🛍 Cowbelle’s and Cowpoke’s Consignment is having a big sale for kids: all 4T-16 clothes are 60% off. “We have lots of big kid clothes coming out and need to make room!” says owner Sydnee Hooper. They’re located at 126 S Main St. Their hours are:

Tues, Wed, Sat: 11 AM – 6 PM
Thurs & Fri: 11 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 – 6 PM

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🎥 AMC 10 is planning a sensory-friendly screening of Minecraft: The Movie, which is expected to be released on April 4th. This means a theatre experince more like at home: lowered volume, dim lighting, no trailers, and more freedom to move around, make noise, or just relax. Are they onto something? Should they do more showings like this?

CIVIC NEWS

🗳️ The vote on the Animal Welfare Center is coming up on Tuesday, April 1. If you’d like to learn more about the bond, there’s an in-person Lunch & Learn on March 26 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the CREC Community Building. Dawn Dodson will speak about the bond and its impact. If you can’t make it, you can learn more here. Not sure where/how to vote? Check here.

🫡 Hats off to five Stillwater Police officers who celebrated their work anniversaries this month.

🎖 Sgt. Behne – 10 years
🎖 Officer Cordova – 10 years
🎖 Officer Vassar – 10 years
🎖 Officer Devore – 5 years
🎖 Courtesy Officer Bostick – 45 years!

Thank you sirs for your years of service to Stillwater.

WEATHER

Thursday
62 🌡️ 45 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NW 7 mph

Friday
70 🌡️ 36 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NW 13 mph

Saturday
75 🌡️ 54 | 🌤️ | 40% | 💨 S 15 mph

Sunday
70 🌡️ 38 | 🌥️ | 0% | 💨 N 18 mph

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Thursday
Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q | T Dylan Moss and Guests | 6:30–9 PM
Iron Monk | Gypsy Jazz | 7–9 PM | Free

Friday
Modella Art Gallery | Steve Sanders | 5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Saturday
College Bar | Dinosaur Boyfriend | 9 PM | 21 and older
The Salty Bronc | John Allen | 10:30-12:30 AM| $5, 21+

Sunday
First Presbyterian Church | "Soli Deo Gloria" Organ, Harpsichord and Flute Recital  | 3-4 PM | Free
Lost Creek United Methodist Church | Choir Concert - Cimarron Christian Brotherhood | 5:30 PM | Free, all welcome
Willie’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches  🎾 ⚾

Cowgirl Tennis vs Arizona State
3/21 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 5 PM | Watch

Cowgirl Softball vs Baylor
3/21 @ Cowgirl Stadium | 6 PM | Listen

Cowboy Tennis vs Texas Tech
3/22 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 1 PM 

Cowgirl Softball vs Baylor
3/22 @ Cowgirl Stadium | 2 PM | Listen

Cowgirl Softball vs Baylor
3/23 @ Cowgirl Stadium | 1 PM | Listen

Cowgirl Tennis vs Arizona 
3/23 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 2 PM | Watch

THANKS!

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