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Summer Lunches and Stories Coming to Little Axe

By Pam Sharp

The City of Norman Parks & Recreation – Little Axe Community Center has teamed up with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to provide free lunches to any child 18 years of age and younger beginning June 4th through July 26th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. There is not an income requirement and you... »

Congratulations to Followill

By Ledger Staff

Jonathan C. Followill of Little Axe has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training from Bethany College. The college is located in Lindsborg, Kansas and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran... »

Selfless Love

By Joy Nix

I’d like to tell you about a woman filled with love; not the selfish kind of love where you say, “I’ll do this for you, if you’ll do this for me.” No…her kind of love was the self-less kind. It has no thought for itself and actually gives. I saw her love a grandson when she helped raise him when... »

Big Catch Fishing Tournament

By Ledger Staff

Saturday, May 19 · 8:00am - 11:00pm Location: Calypso Cove on Lake Thunderbird, Norman, OK Registration starts at 5 AM Fishing starts at 6 AM Weigh-in deadline is 3 PM Awards at 3:30 PM 1st Place $1,000 Largest Bass $300 White Bass $300 Catfish $300 Crappie $300 Saugeye $300 Rough Fish 2nd Place $700 Bass $200 White Bass $200 Catfish $200 Crappie $200 Saugeye $200 Rough Fish 3rd Place $300 Bass $100 White Bass $100 Catfish $100 Crappie $100 Saugeye $100 Rough Fish And many other prizes! Visit... »

May at Discovery Cove

By Kathy Furneaux , Park Naturalist

LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES MAY 2012 Saturday, May 12th International Bird Migration Day 9:00 am – Bird Walk. Come see what birds can be found in the Nature Center vicinity. 11:00 am – Birds of Lake Thunderbird. Enjoy a slide presentation of birds that live around the lake, with recorded calls. 1:00 pm – Birds for Kids. ... »

Food Handlers Certification Class

By Pam Sharp

When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Registration is from 5:40 to 6:30p.m. Preregistration forms are available at the Little Axe Community Center, 1000 – 168th Avenue N.E. south of OK Highway 9. Where: Little Axe Elementary Cafeteria located north of Highway 9 on 168th Avenue N.E. Cost $5.00 and certification is valid for two years from the date of... »

Crafting a Waste-Free Budget

By Rep. Josh Cockroft

I will always be in favor of tax cuts, but I will never vote for something that jeopardizes core functions of government. My rural district especially has needs that deal with agriculture, senior citizens and children. We also need good schools, public safety and regular maintenance on our roads and bridges. When I step back and look at the rural... »

Just Words

By Joy Nix

I love you She said, “They’re just words.” I love you As you argue – no shower – I took one yesterday You didn’t remember “They’re just words.” I love you When your Thanksgiving dressing turned out differently you insisted you have always made it that way. I ate it anyway and wondered. “They’re just words.” I love you As I lift the cup to your lips. “They’re just words.” I love you While grinding... »

Thunderbird Needs Sweeping

By Kathy Furneaux , Park Naturalist

Thunderbird State Park Annual Clean Sweep Saturday, April 28th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Please come help us clean up the Park in preparation for the summer season. Individuals, families, groups of all kinds – everyone is welcome and needed! Check in at the Nature Center for trash bags, gloves, and suggested places to clean up. Come for all or... »

Earth Day, Lake Day

By Kathy Furneaux , Park Naturalist

LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK NATURE CENTER Saturday, April 21st. CELEBRATE EARTH DAY! 10:00 am – What Are Trees Good for? The role of trees in the environment. Ages 4 and up. 11:00 am – What Did That? Become a nature detective as we look for clues that insects and other small animals leave behind in our world. ... »

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