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The Great Plains Literacy Council is pleased to announce it has received a $5000 grant from the Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation in Oklahoma City.

“We are so pleased to have received this grant,” said Ryan Howard, newly-elected president of the Great Plains Literacy Council, at the presentation. “The literacy council believes in sponsoring free educational literacy services to our families, but it does take funds to operate this beneficial program. Some of the grant will purchase current citizenship and English language curriculum for immigrants seeking to pass the citizenship test.

The Great Plains Literacy Council’s proposal includes plans for the expansion of citizenship and literacy needs, especially in Altus. This project will target adult learners who have English as a Second Language (ESL) and permanent residents who need to pass the Immigration Naturalization Service test with an understanding of the English language while learning the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States.

Established in September 1985, the Great Plains Literacy Council has a strong history of operation. The mission of the Council is to provide basic adult literacy services in Jackson County and Harmon County. The Council offers one-to-one tutoring and small group tutoring to meet the individual needs.

During the past year, 12 adult learners with the literacy council obtained their US citizenship. There were a total of 100 students reached with various educational needs through the help of 36 volunteer tutors.

“The Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation was founded by Carolyn Watson, CEO and chairman of Shamrock Bank, N.A., in 1995 to actively work to improve the quality of life in selected rural Oklahoma communities,” stated Mr. Horschler. “The Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation has different grant programs that promote education, community appearance, economic development and art and the humanities.”

The Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation targets the Oklahoma communities of Coalgate, Caddo, Clayton, Mountain View, Apache, Durant, and Altus. Since its inception, the Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation has awarded over $600,000 in grants to improve the quality of life in rural Oklahoma.

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Free Events at Quartz Mountain Summer Arts Institute Faculty & Students Perform
Jun 19, 2013 | 2298 views | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Jun 19, 2013 | 2298 views | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Free Events at Quartz Mountain Summer Arts Institute Faculty & Students Perform
Jun 19, 2013 | 2298 views | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Free Events at Quartz Mountain Summer Arts Institute Faculty & Students Perform
Jun 19, 2013 | 2298 views | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Free Events at Quartz Mountain Summer Arts Institute Faculty & Students Perform
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Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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Free Events at Quartz Mountain Summer Arts Institute Faculty & Students Perform
Jun 19, 2013 | 2298 views | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Looking for free, fun, family activities this summer? Then head out to Quartz Mountain for performances and events by Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) faculty and students. Renowned filmmaker Lauren Greenfield kicks off the performances, which run Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 29. OSAI, a prestigious academy for Oklahoma high school students, will also host poetry readings, film screenings, gallery openings, and music, dance, and theater performances.
“Many performances are followed by free receptions hosted by southwest Oklahoma communities,” said Emily Claudé, Oklahoma Arts Institute program director. “Catching a performance and enjoying the reception are great ways to experience OSAI.”
Acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender, and consumerism. Her latest feature-length documentary film, The Queen of Versailles, was selected as the opening night film of Sundance 2012. It won the Best Director award in the U.S. Documentary Competition and was nominated for Best Documentary by the Directors Guild of America, Critics Choice, and the International Documentary Association. The film was named on many “Top Films of the Year” lists, including in The New York Times and Slate.
Greenfield, as well as Florida-based chorus master André Thomas, will present on Fri., June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be followed by a free public reception hosted by the communities of Blair, Eldorado, and Hollis, Okla.
Other highlights include a variety of performances and showcases by OSAI students during ONSTAGE Weekend, Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29. The performances represent the culmination of the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week arts academy. Institute students are selected for the program through competitive, statewide auditions and represent Oklahoma’s most talented high school students.
For a complete listing of public performances, visit www.oaiquartz.org or call (405) 605-7500. OSAI is taught on a collegiate level, and some performances may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, non-profit organization developed in 1977, with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. OAI administers a program for talented Oklahoma youth every June and a series of continuing education workshops for adults every fall.

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Spaghetti Eddie Band is ‘Digin’ It’ at the Altus Public Library
Jun 19, 2013 | 3042 views | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend | print

“It’s so much better when we’re together, let’s go have a ball!” sings Brendan Parker from the duo known as Spaghetti Eddie! With Todd Parsons on drums, they play family friendly songs from the album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Song” and their new album “Spaghetti Eddie! and Other Children’s Songs Vol. 2”. The topics range from colors and outer space to days of the week and months of the year! The songs will have your little ones moving, singing have having fun.

They are quickly building a following in Oklahoma and plan on getting more fans with every performance, so catch them when you can and you can catch them right here at the Altus Public Library Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Get here early for a great seat to hear this new and exciting duo at the library. For more information on the band’s performance visit the library on our web page: http://www.spls.lib.ok.us or our Face Book page: Southern Prairie Library System. You may also call the library at 477-2890 for more information on this program and the rest of what the library has to offer during “Dig Into Reading.”

The Spaghetti Eddie Band performance is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. In addition, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people and information. Sonic, America’s Drive-In is also a proud sponsor of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.

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Cumbie new POE State President
Jun 19, 2013 | 1842 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

 Professional Oklahoma Educators, a statewide professional teachers association, is proud to announce their 2013-2014 state officers.

Carol Cumbie will serve as the new state President. Cumbie is currently a special education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Altus. She has over 30 years of experience teaching. Cumbie has previously served as a state officer for Professional Oklahoma Educators, both as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been on the Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors since 2008.
Jackie Bobbitt will serve as state Vice President. Bobbitt teaches at Porter Elementary School in Porter. She currently teaches 6th grade and is the coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program.
Brenda Asher will serve as state Treasurer. She teaches kindergarten at Edgemere Elementary School in Oklahoma City.
Hal Clary will serve as state Secretary. Clary teaches science to 7th graders at Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Executive Director Ginger Tinney stated she is excited to serve with the newly-elected officers during the 2013-14 school year.
“These incredible educators have set an example of integrity, professionalism and excellence - not only in their service to Professional Oklahoma Educators, but in the classroom as well,” Tinney said.
Professional Oklahoma Educators is a non-union, nonpartisan organization serving more than 8000 Oklahoma educators. Members receive numerous services, including professional liability protection, legal services, professional development training and lobbying representation on education issues.

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