Good morning, and hello again Stillwater! I know it’s been awhile, I apologize. Lots of good things going on and I thought I’d get a little newsletter going for this week. It’s such a great time to be in Stillwater. School is back in session, the weather is just perfect, and pumpkin spice covered pretzels are back in the pantry!

In today’s edition:

• Candy Land Parade 🍭 

• Loads of Lizards

• Library Book Sale is next week

• Is Trader Joe’s Coming to Stillwater?

Happy birthday to Kathie Tanner, Bailey Garner, and a belated wish to Chabeli Robertson 🎂

Shoutout to a local family-owned business: EKOWBOSS Handyman

LeeAnne Forsythe of the Canyons neighborhood gave some high praise to EKOWBOSS today: “Their prices are reasonable, their quality of work is excellent and they are very communicative throughout the process!” EKOWBOSS has 119 “Favorites” on Nextdoor (the social media platform) so they must be doing a good job. Plus it’s always nice to have a local reference for a good handyman. From the looks of their profile they do do it all. So if you’re in need of a jack of all trades, check out EKOWBOSS.

Phone to (469) 954-9770 English or (945) 2978-1598 Spanish.
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WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Friends of the Library Bi-annual Book Sale Next Week 📚

September brings so many great things. Here’s a special one for all you bookish folks. The Friends of the Stillwater Public Library’s biannual book sale returns for its fall edition next Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 18-21 at the Stillwater Public Library!

Thursday night is a preview night, so those who make it there get first picks. If you don’t have a Friends of the Library membership, it’s $10 at the door. On Friday and after, there’s no door charge.

They’ll have thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and even vinyls available for bargain prices – 25 cents to $1 (take that inflation!). All proceeds from the sale benefit the Stillwater Public Library.

📕 Thursday Sept 18, 5 to 8 p.m. | $10 at the door or Friends Membership
📘 Friday Sept 19,12 p.m.to 8 p.m. | Free entry | General Public
📙 Saturday Sept 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free entry | General Public
📗 Sunday Sept 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m | Fill a bag with books for $1 sale!

I recommend to bring cash or check if you plan on going. Last few times I was there they didn’t accept card. 💵

Stillwater Community Center Cinema Presents..🍿🎬

The Hunt for Red October. I loved this movie long before I could follow all that was happening in it, which was probably into my late 20’s. I guess it takes a fully-matured male brain to grasp it. It’s a cold war spy and submarine thriller packed with Sean Connery lines to help you hone your impersonation (“One ping only Vasily…one ping only”). Free movie, popcorn, candy, and water are provided, because Stillwater is awesome. Perfect for a patient date, guys night, or your friend who can understand sonar.

👉 Stw Community Center (8th and Duck) | Fri, Sept 12 | 6:30 PM | Free!

HERPS Reptile Show Returns to Stillwater! 🦎🐍

Unleash the herpetologist within! (That’s someone who likes slithery, scaly, sometimes scary* animals). If this speaks to you or your kids, checkout the the HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show next weekend at the Expo Center. There will be thousands of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, feeders, supplies, and more—all under one roof and open to the public.

🗓️ Sept 20–21 | 🕙 Sat 10–5, Sun 10–4
📍 Payne County Expo Center (Fairgrounds and Hwy 51/6th Ave)
🎟️ At the door — $10 adults / $5 kids (2-day passes available)
👶 Ages 4 & under free

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Oral History 101 Workshop 🎤 📖

Do you have a story to tell? Or are you interested in preserving other’s stories? The Library is holding a free Oral History 101 workshop led by Patrick Daglaris, Associate Professor and Oral History at OSU, explaining interview techniques, ethics, and how to share stories across generations. Some studies have found a relationship between knowing one’s family history and higher levels of emotional well-being. So you might end up saving more than just a story! 🙏🏼

👉 Stillwater Public Library | Tuesday, Sept 17 6 - 8 PM | Free (registration required)

Fall into the Holidays Craft Show 🍂 🥮

It’s a “ber” month so that means ‘tis (almost) the season. If you're the kind of person who starts Christmas shopping before Halloween candy hits the clearance aisle, this might interest you.

The Fall into the Holidays Craft Show will be at the Payne County Expo Center on Saturday, September 13 from 8 AM to 5 PM. They expect to have 120+ booths and vendors of handmade gifts, holiday decor, and crafty treasures from near and far.

📍 Payne County Expo Center (4518 Expo Circle East)

Old Settlers’ Day Candy Land Parade in Perkins 🥁🍬

If you’re feeling like a great home-town parade and can’t wait for the OSU Homecoming parade next month, our friends in Perkins are having a celebration with this year’s Old Settlers’ Day Parade on Saturday. The theme is my favorite game when I was little, Candy Land. They expect about 44 sugar and candy themed floats and bands in the procession up Main Street.

🗓 This Saturday, September 13
🕙 10 AM
📍 Route runs South —> North, from Hert Ave to Chantry Ave along Main St. Perkins

LOCAL BUSINESS

🍞 Our Daily Bread Turns 8️⃣

What did you get when you turned eight? I think I got socks and BBQ. Our Daily Bread is celebrating their eighth year with us this Tuesday, September 16 at 11:30 AM, with a ribbon cutting at 701 E. 12th Ave. And they’re planning on unveiling something way cooler than socks: a vending machine!

🍖 💍 BBQ Bus marriage this weekend!

Jordan Beaver and Ava Thompson, young entrepreneurs of the delicious and popular BBQ Bus food truck, will not be serving delicious BBQ this weekend. They are getting married. Congratulations!

🥁 Time to Signup for the OSU Homecoming Parade

In case you’re interested, I just wanted to float this one by you. The OSU Homecoming Parade is Saturday, October 18, around 8 or 9 a.m. If you want to represent your business, organization, your church, or…even yourself 🕺🏻, it’s time to sign up for your entry!

This year’s Homecoming Theme is “From: Stillwater, To: The World”. Your entry doesn’t have to incorporate this theme, but it can help get you inspired. So get your creativity cap on! The hard deadline for submitting your is next Wednesday, Sept 17th. Sign up here.

🛒 Request Trader Joes to come to Stillwater

If you’ve ever sighed about the lack of a Trader Joe’s in Stillwater, as my wife has, guess what?! My wife found an online form where you can request one to come to your city.

It’s not a guarantee of course, but they want to know they’re wanted in a community. They’re not just another grocery store. It’s a neighboorhood/market feel shopping experience. All of their products are their own, and they focus a lot on friendly staff and a great customer experience and affordable goods. I’m not being endorsed by them, we just love them. And if enough of us ask… who knows? Let your voice be heard

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Thursday
Stillwater Community Center | Troubadour Thursday | 7:30 PM | Free
Iron Monk | The Morgan Band | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q | Songwriter Circle with T Dylan Moss | 6:30 - 9 PM | Free

Saturday
Tumbleweed Dancehall | Ethan Ragan | 9 PM
Tumbleweed Dancehall | Sam Barber | 10:30 PM

Did I miss one? Let me know or submit an event here 👍

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches  🏈 🏐 🥎

HS - Football vs. Enid (Varsity) (Cheer Clinic)
9/12 @ Pioneer Stadium | 7 PM

HS - Softball vs. Norman JV and Varsity (Senior Night)
9/15 @ Couch Park | JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7 PM

JH/MS - Softball vs. Choctaw (Varsity Doubleheader)
9/16 @ Couch Park | 5 PM & 6 PM

HS - Volleyball vs. Piedmont
9/16 @ Stillwater High School | 9th 4 PM, JV 5 PM, Varsity 6 PM

Let me know in the comments!

THANKS!

Thanks for reading the Stillwater Lokal Life today. I’m working out ways to get this bad boy up and running again on the regular. Thanks for being here! And if you got something out of it, send it to someone whose phone number you have memorized.