🏠︎ Old Books & Fresh Pizza at Old Central Tonight 🍕

This Week's News & Events in Stillwater

Nathan Cheever
January 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Good morning, Stillwater! Who’s ready for a warmer weekend? 🙌

Now that we’re almost at 1.2K readers 🤯, I realize that for most of you, this is your first newsletter—howdy! Each week, I pull together everything happening across Stillwater and plop it into one quick email. To my regular readers, welcome back!

Last week, I received one of the best emails since starting SLL, and I wanted to share it with you:

Your mention of my business has already been a huge help to us!

…This morning, the Manager of StoneCloud reached out to me because he saw your mention of Longboyz in the Weekly Newsletter this morning!! When he read about Longboyz in the newsletter, he reached out and offered me a booth at the Puppy Bowl on February 8th!

You have truly already changed my life! It really is the best!

Bailie Burrhus, owner of Longboyz Treatz

Messages like this keep me going because that’s what this newsletter is all about—connecting people and helping businesses to enrich Stillwater local life! (The ‘k’ in our name is a little nod to OK and a fun way to keep those Minnesotan Stillwater folks out 🥾💥.)

In today’s edition:

Learn how to become a creek caretaker 💧
Pizza with a side of medieval parchment
Captain Chad Hane is retiring 🚒
And lots more!

– Nate Cheever

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WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Some Outstanding SPS Educators Recognized 🌟👏

Yesterday SPEF recognized these educators as Site Teachers of the Year for 2025. Congratulations to:

Zach Boydston, PE, Richmond
Caleb Davis, 5th Grade, Westwood
Hannah Day, Kindergarten, Sangre Ridge
Madeline El Ouarraqe, Special Education, SJHS
Karen Holman, 3rd Grade, Will Rogers
Rebecca Jimenez, ELL, SMS
Annie Ortiz, Enrichment, Skyline
Courtney Parks, Library Media Specialist, Highland Park
Scott Peterman, Social Studies, Lincoln Academy
Michael Porter, Mathematics, SHS
Carmen Ryan, Special Education, Virtual Academy

And speaking of outstanding educators, you should have seen Ms. Megan Perkins and her Eighth-grade Symphonic Band performance in Tulsa. Wow are these young musicians talented! My full write up is coming in next week’s SLL paper.

Old books, fresh pizza at Old Central tonight 📜🍕

It’s probably not everyday you can touch and smell something medieval. But today that could change for you. And there’s pizza to boot!

For the first Pizza with a Prof gathering of 2025, Professor Jennifer Borland will present on the fascinating world of parchment—prepared animal skin used in manuscripts. Attendees will learn how this bio-archeological material is being studied today and explore the remarkable animal archive preserved in manuscript form.

📅 When: Tonight, Jan. 23, 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Old Central, Room 201

RSVP here to secure your slice and seat!

Public Forum: Connecting Stillwater 🚶‍♀️🌉

If you’re not into dead skins and you’d rather be outdoors, you might want to hear about the future of Stillwater’s trails and pedestrian connections. Join the Innovation Foundation for a public forum tonight at the OSU Botanic Garden (3300 W. 6th St).

Learn about the anticipated trails system and plans for a pedestrian bridge over Highway 51, which will connect the Botanic Garden, the Innovation Park, the Student Farm, and more.

📍 Where: Horticulture Education Center, OSU Botanic Garden
📅 When: Thursday, Jan. 23 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📧 Questions? Contact Cody Cramer at [email protected] or call 405-613-2838.

Become a Creek Caretaker 💦👍🏼

This is a neat opportunity to learn and do local conservation! The Blue Thumb program is training new volunteers to help monitor and protect our streams and creeks.

Day 1 covers water quality, pollution, and how to inform your community, plus a visit to a local creek to explore its ecology (yep, you’ll get in the water!). You’ll also receive a Project WET activity guide to take home.

Day 2 dives into stream-side and chemical testing, giving you the hands-on skills to monitor water quality every month. This training is required to become a Blue Thumb volunteer, but it’s also open to anyone needing a refresher.

📅 When: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 25 and 26 | 8:30 AM
📍 Where: OSU Agriculture Hall

It would be awesome if we received a Planeteers water ring 𓏌 but…you know…funding. Still, Go planet!

Email [email protected] for questions or to register.

Women’s Self-Defense Class Tonight 🥋

It’s unfortunate that this happens, but if/when some creepy guy starts following or confronts you, knowing how to protect yourself can make all the difference. Our Daily Bread is hosting a women-only self-defense class, offering martial arts basics for personal safety.

The class starts tonight, Jan. 23, from 5–6:30 PM at Our Daily Bread on East 12th Ave.

Don’t be Late for the Prom! 🪩💃🏼

One more reminder that PCYS’s 80’s prom is this Saturday, Jan. 25, 5:30 PM at the OSU Student Union Ballroom! Enjoy dancing, games, a catered meal, and a celebrity look-a-like contest—all for a great cause. Grab a ticket here.

🎟️ Silent auction includes SIX tickets to the SOLD OUT Boys From Oklahoma concert!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Impressionist art painting, or really bad photo? Either way, it was the long line stretched outside Good Little Eater last Friday (as promised!) as friends of Bobby Wintel braved the cold for a taste of Bobby’s Burgers. I asked around, but it’s still unclear if this was a one-time event or if Bobby’s Burgers will be back. Stay tuned for updates in the paper!

🐄 Our local Chic-Fil-A waived their delivery fee for the next two weeks. Need I say more?

🍜 Tokyo Pot temporarily closed on Monday and plans to reopen on Friday Feb 7.

🙋 Karman Korner is looking for reliable volunteers. It’s a fun, friendly place to give back, and volunteer Judy Baker always brings in home-made baked cakes on Monday mornings to share.

Free Business Classes at Meridian Tech 💼

No, a side hustle isn’t a cool dance move... but it could help you earn some extra cash! If you’re curious about starting a side hustle or launching a business, checkout these free classes at Meridian Technology Center coming up soon:

Starting a Side Hustle: Learn how to make extra income and test the waters of running your own business. 📅 Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 PM
Starting a Business: A step-by-step guide to business formation, from research to finances. 📅 Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 PM

📍 Where: Meridian Technology Center, Room 154, 1414 S. Sangre Rd.

Click here for more info and to register!

Hey anyone interested in having Job Posting section?

Where I list newly available local job postings I come across/get sent to me?

Let’s Chat!

CIVIC NEWS

Honoring Captain Chad Hane 🚒

After 26 years of dedicated service to our community, Captain Chad Hane is retiring from the Stillwater Fire Department. Join the department for a ceremonial Fire Walkout to celebrate his final day on duty.

📅 When: Wednesday, Feb 5 | 10 AM
📍 Where: Stillwater Fire Station #1, 1506 S. Main St.

If you can’t make it in person the event will be streamed live on the Stillwater Fire Department Facebook page.

Transportation Project Advisory Committee Meeting 🚦

When: Thursday, January 23 | 4 PM
Where: 723 S Lewis Street, Room 1112B, Stillwater, OK

On the agenda:

Transportation Sales Tax Fund financial report.
Recommendations to City Council on transportation projects.
Proposed projects to be funded.

Public comments can be submitted online or via the form in the City Hall lobby. The meeting will be televised on AT&T U-verse channel 99 and Optimum channel 14. More info here.

WEATHER

^{Hooray, now it’s just normal January cold!}

Thursday
38 🌡️ 18 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NNW 10 mph

Friday
53 🌡️ 29 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 SSW 10 mph

Saturday
50 🌡️ 26 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 SSW 10 mph

Sunday
43 🌡️ 21 | ☁️ | 0% | 💨 NNW 10 mph

Monday
49 🌡️ 26 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 SSW 10 mph

Tuesday
55 🌡️ 34 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 SSW 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 🎾 🤼 🏀

Cowgirl Tennis: Oklahoma State vs. Clemson
1/25 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | Time 12 PM | Watch

HS/JH - Wrestling District Duals Quad
1/23 @ Fieldhouse - 1224 N Husband St | 3 PM - 6 PM

MS/JH - Basketball vs. Mustang Central
1/23 @ Stillwater Middle School, 2200 S Sangre Rd | 7th G 4:30 PM | 7th B 5:30 PM | 8th G 6:30 PM | 8th B 7:30 PM

HS/JH - Wrestling vs. Union (Sr. Night)
1/28 @ Fieldhouse - 1224 N Husband St | 6 PM - 9 PM

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