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Parties Extra!---April 30, 2008---Remembering Mex April 30, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment  Click here for Parties Extra Podcast— Helen talks with  Kris Frankfurt, local volunteer,about the Memorial Garden MEMORIAL GARDEN IS BLOOMING In front of the Junior League Headquarters at 1001 NW Grand Blvd., there is a circular flower bed filled with pretty red rose bushes and some garden plants. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 25, 2008---On The Oklahoma River April 25, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast—Helen talks with Sandy Meyers VIP RECEPTION HELD IN REGATTA PARK Ray and Lou Ackerman were at the 2008 U.S. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 21, 2008---Symphony Show House Special Viewing April 21, 2008 Linda and Wendell Patton greet guests as they arrive at the Symphony Show House. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 18th, 2008---Reception Honors Mother of the Year April 18, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast—-Helen talks with Jennifer McCharen, hair stylist at Van Cleef’s Hair Salon about party hair. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 14, 2008---Junior League 80th Anniversary Gala April 14, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast about Party Hair—-Helen interviews Jennifer McCharen, hair stylist at Van Cleef’s Salon Carrie Leonard and Cyndy Hoenig–Co-chairmen of the Junior League 80th Anniversary Gala. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 13, 2008---Outstanding Panhellenic Women Introduced At Luncheon April 13, 2008 Kendra Yandell models a bridal dress from JJ Kelly. ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Parties Extra!---April 11th---2008 President's Ball Honors Amy and Eddie Edwards April 11, 2008 Cliff and Connell Branan are greeted by Amy and Eddie Edwards at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 9, 2008---Tulsa Volunteeer Receives Honor April 09, 2008 Jean Bonney McGill, Tulsa, was given The American Cancer Society Lifetime Achievement Award for 34 years of dedication to the Society and the fight against cancer. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 6, 2008---Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Honors Nine Journalists April 06, 2008 WINNERS….Nine Journalists were inducted into the 38th Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame on April 4. Read More
Parties Extra!---April 5, 2008---Week of parties April 05, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast—Helen talks with Junior League members about the 80th Anniversary Celebration Gala Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and Tom and Lisa Price were at The Petroleum Club to celebrate Conner’s 50th birthday. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 29, 2008---Ribbon cutting ceremony held at Oklahoma Christian University March 29, 2008 DEDICATION…. Three areas of Oklahoma Christian University were dedicated recently by a group of University, City and state dignitaries. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 28, 2008---Coco and Bryan March 28, 2008 click here for Parties Extra! audio interview—Helen talks with Molly Shi Boren about OU parties Lee and Sherry Beasley and Coco Lorenzo and Bryan Beasley celebrate Lorenzo and Bryan Beasley’s engagement. Read More
Parties extra!---March 24, 2008---Easter Weekend at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club March 24, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast—Helen talks with Carolyn Harl, OKC Golf and Country Club HOLIDAY SPECIAL…. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 23, 2008---Ball committee meets March 23, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast—Helen talks with Carolyn Harl, OKC Golf and Country Club Libby Denner, Connell Branan and Elain Frogge discussed Beaux Arts Ball business at a committee meeting in the Denner home. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 16, 2008---Arts! Arts! Arts! March 16, 2008  Click here for Parties Extra! podcast—Helen talks with Carolyn Harl, Event Planner for the  OKC Golf and Country Club   ARTS! Read More
Parties extra!---march 15, 2008---lots of birthdays March 15, 2008 Click here for the weekly Parties Extra! Podcast: Helen talks to Cathy Stackpole with the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma HAPPY BIRTHDAY…. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 9, 2008 ---Chisholm Elementary School's Parents, Teachers and Students Have Sock Hop March 09, 2008 Chisholm Elementary students and their younger and older brothers and sisters, parents and teachers dance to the 1950′s music. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 9,2008---Boren Signs New Book March 09, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast: Helen talks with Paula Stover with Lyric Theatre Betty Price, Jim and Christy Everest, OU President David Boren and Lee Allan Smith with books in hand, were at the Oklahoma History Center for the book signing. Read More
Parties Extra!---March 6, 2008---Pi Beta Phis gather for lunch March 06, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast: Helen talks with Paula Stover with Lyric Theatre Lu Garrison and Katie Alexander check in women for the Pi Beta Phi luncheon “Gathering of the Angels.” ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Parties Extra!---February 29, 2008---Boulevard Boys have lunch February 29, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Podcast— Host Helen Ford Wallace talks with Ann Felton Gilliland of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Boulevard Boys Party…. Read More

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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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