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PARTIES EXTRA!---JANUARY 28, 2008---FIRST EVER ALUMNI AWARD January 28, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Gayle Lucas Semtner, First Distinguished Alumni Award winner for Christ the King Catholic School (Photo provided) The Distinguished Alumni Award for Christ the King Catholic School was given to Gayle Lucas Semtner January 27 . Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---JANUARY 26, 2008---MERRITT HONORED January 26, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast: Suzy Merritt, Oklahoma City party hostess and mother of five sons   ROSY ENDING…For 13 years, Suzy Merritt has been in charge of the McGuinness High School Hospitality room for the annual McGuinness Classic basketball tournament. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---DECEMBER 28, 2007---WEEK OF PARTIES December 28, 2007 IT’S A PARTY….(Photo by David Faytinger) Jeff Thompson, Sarah Schafer and Lauren and Ryan Cole are at the Skirvin Hotel for the rehearsal dinner honoring Thompson and Schafer. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---DECEMBER 29,2007---HELEN'S FAVORITES OF 2007---AND HAPPY 2008! December 28, 2007 MY FAVORITES… OF 2007… …1. The all- about -Oklahoma Centennial Parade… …2.The Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Show and After Party… …3.The fall chrysanthemums at the University of Oklahoma… …4.Stunning flower arrangements all over the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the 2007 Beaux... Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---DECEMBER 26, 2007---SARAH AND JEFF THOMPSON December 26, 2007 Sarah and Jeff Thompson take to the dance floor during their wedding reception. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA---DECEMBER 23, 2007---IT'S CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY December 23, 2007 Johnson and Millie Hightower and Carole and Boots Hall celebrate the season at the Lotus Club Dance at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---DECEMBER 17TH, 2007---WINTER LOBSTERS December 17, 2007 On the menu at the lobster luncheon. ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace) WINTER LOBSTERS…Kanela Huff was hostess for the annual lobster lunch. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!--DECEMBER 14,2007--CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES December 14, 2007 In Oklahoma City for the recent Hannah Montana concert to celebrate twins Kinsey and Darbie Wilmes’ 9th birthdays were Ramey Brinkman, Claire Hagedorn, Ella Brinkman and Bennett Brinkman, front; Macy Farr, Chloe Cox, Madison Cook, Abby Tucker, Emilie James and Chauncey Beckner, second row, and Kinsey Wilmes,... Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---DECEMBER 9, 2007---LET'S DANCE! December 09, 2007 A ROOM OF SUPPORTERS… Seventy Five Club members’ were at the holiday dinner and dance at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club on December 1. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-DECEMBER 2, 2007- MERCY HEALTH CENTER'S HOLIDAY EVENING December 02, 2007 sharedVideo(1335581501) sharedVideo(1336596947) A table centerpiece at the Mercy Health Center Gala. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!--DECEMBER 1,2007--KELLYS ENTERTAIN December 01, 2007 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Podcast : Judy Love’s holiday parties CLICK HERE to tell us about your Party! Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!---NOVEMBER 28, 2007---GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARDS November 28, 2007 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Podcast : Judy Love’s holiday parties GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS Mary FitzSimons, Christy and Jim Everest and Chris Purcell were at the reception following the Governor’s Arts Award ceremony at the State Capitol. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!--NOVEMBER 25, 2007--62ND BEAUX ARTS BALL November 25, 2007 Parties Extra! Podcast : Judy Love’s holiday parties BEAUX ARTS BALL Libby Denner, co-chairman, and Elain Frogge, chairman of the Beaux Arts Ball, greet guests as they arrive. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA! -PARTIES! PARTIES! PARTIES-NOVEMBER 23, 2007 November 23, 2007 CLICK HERE – Parties Extra Podcast! – Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl tradition SPARKLING SCENE…The Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Show celebrated 100 years of history. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-NOVEMBER 17,2007-ONE COLOSSAL PARTY!!! November 17, 2007 It was just one bigggg Birthday Party! The Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Show, in celebrating 100 years of history, featured everything…wonderful entertainment…beautiful singing….excellent music….gorgeous stars….major confetti….giant balloons bouncing around….dancing….and 12,000 of our dearest... Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-NOVEMBER 15, 2007-FABULOUS LUNCHEON! November 15, 2007 Parties Extra!: Cllick here for the Beaux Arts Ball 2007 podcast Click here to tell about your party Valerie Naifeh of Naifeh’s Fine Jewelry shows wonderful jewelry from Temple St. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!- NOVEMBER 12,2007-AT BREAKFAST November 12, 2007 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Weekly Podcast— Kanela Huff tells about her holiday parties Click here to tell about your party Larry Brannon, Jane Jayroe Gamble and Gerald Gamble were at the OCU breakfast. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-NOVEMBER 9,2007-ONLY CHILDREN HAVE A PARTY November 09, 2007 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Weekly Podcast— Kanela Huff tells about her holiday parties Peggy Collins, Elaine Levy and Marge Duncan were in the hostess group for the Only Children party in the Levy home . Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-NOVEMBER 8,2007-RETIREMENT RECEPTION November 08, 2007 Manfred Westerwell listens as Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club board president Bill Rodgers talks about his accomplishments. Read More
PARTIES EXTRA!-NOVEMBER 5, 2007-SARAH AND JEFF November 05, 2007 Parties Extra! Podcast : Listen to Ruth Meyers talk about holiday fashions SARAH AND JEFF…Lee and Sherry Beasley, Sarah Schafer and Jeff Thompson were at the dinner and couple’s wedding shower honoring Schafer and Thompson. Read More

Parties Extra!

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Parties Extra - Senior Follies

Bobbie Burbridge Lane and Lolly Anderson from the Oklahoma Senior Follies join Helen to discuss their event occurring at OCU on June 14, 15 and 16.

Parties Extra - Annie Oakley Society Luncheon

Judy Hatfield and Terri Cooper join Helen to discuss the Annie Oakley Luncheon and Awards and this year's honoree, Nadia Comaneci.

Parties Extra!: Junior League's new focus area

Cristi Reiger, Junior League President, joins Helen to talk about a new focus area, the 2013 Mistletoe Market and celebrations plans for the 85th anniversary.

Parties Extra: Prom and Party Hair

Jennifer McCharen with Rutz salon has tips on how get the most popular looks for the spring and summer party season.

Parties Extra: Party Galaxy

Party Galaxy's Marty Dillon describes what the store has to offer for your summer parties.

Parties Extra: Wine, Women and Shoes

This year's event is at a new location and the fundraiser has some new featuers for 2013.

Parties Extra: Symphony Show House

There are three homes on display this spring as part of the Annual Symphony Show House.

Parties Extra: Integris Gala

Becky Endicott and Heather Haglund join Helen to discuss the upcoming Integris Gala.

Parties Extra: What's Cooking

Helen has the scoop on new ideas for Easter desserts.

Parties Extra: A New Season and New Name for Metro Florist

Trochta's Flowers and Garden Center is getting ready for Easter and the spring planting season.


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