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What IS Cooking? April 30, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment They are planning parties at What’s Cooking Catering.  Sheli Adler and and Debbie Davis talk it over on Parties Extra! Read More
How about "to go" bags? 20-40-60 answers April 29, 2010 YOU ASK…WE ANSWER…YOU DECIDE Question: Are there any rules on “to go doggy bags?” I see people in restaurants carrying out left-overs from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read More
Denise and Matt Seikel mark one year anniversary April 27, 2010 CLICK HERE to check out MOOD story about Denise and Matt Seikel’s wedding (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Decorated tree greets guests as they arrive for dinner in Oklahoma City April 25, 2010 If you saw this lighted -up tree in Nichols Hills Saturday night, just know Terry and Hank Bradley were having a Mexican Fiesta. Read More
Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae members honor 50 year sorority women April 24, 2010 Karen Luke is pinned with her Golden Arrow by Pi Phi daughter-in-law, Becky Luke. Read More
Oklahoma City "Angels and Friends Party" honors 2010 Festival of the Arts supporters April 23, 2010 To see photos in the Parties Extra! photo gallery from this week, Click Here! Read More
"Go Red for Women" luncheon set April 23, 2010 To see photos in the Parties Extra! photo gallery from this week, Click Here! Read More
RSVP on time? 20-40-60 answers April 21, 2010 YOU ASK…WE ANSWER…YOU DECIDE What is the appropriate approach for a host or hostess to take when the RSVP  requests on an invitation are not responded to by invited guests, and multiple planning details rely on the guests to have the decency/manners to answer before a deadline? Read More
Annual Go Red For Women luncheon set by American Heart Association April 20, 2010 Jacque Fiegel and Darcie Henderson are co-chairmen of the “Go Red For Women” luncheon which over 500 people will attend on May 14th. Read More
20-40-60---Etiquette question and answers December 31, 2009 ETIQUETTE QUESTION…This question came to us from reader e-mail. Read More
25 favorites from 2009 December 29, 2009 PERSONAL FAVORITES OF 2009 Here is a list (#1-25) of things that made me smile in 2009…my favorites for the year….it has been fun to look back….HFW My favorites: 1.Oklahoman readers and NewsOk viewers for party coverage. Read More
Lobsters arrive in time for holiday luncheon in Oklahoma City December 28, 2009 The birthday/luncheon group met for lobsters in the home of Kanela Huff. Read More
Delta Delta Delta "Art With A Heart" art show benefits Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association December 27, 2009 CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS from Parties Extra! Patient/artists Paige and Holly paint for the Delta Delta Delta art show. Read More
The Oklahoma City University Societies members view plaques in OCU's Claire Jones Administration Building December 26, 2009 One of the plaques at Oklahoma City University’s Claire Jones Administration Building. Read More
Parties Extra---Happy December 25th---Merry Christmas December 25, 2009 Check out Bakerella’s Web Site for a joyously- decorated party….www.bakerella.com/ Merry Christmas. Read More
Sarah James, blogger for Whoorl and Hair Thursday, visits NewsOk studio December 24, 2009 Sarah James, Los Angeles, talks with Helen about holiday party hair-dos. Read More
20-40-60---Etiquette Question and Answers December 23, 2009 ETIQUETTE QUESTION: This question came to us during a holiday party. Read More
Parties Extra - Seventy Five club members celebrate the season December 23, 2009 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Photo Gallery Table at the Seventy Five Club Dance. Read More
Parties Extra! Ho Ho....It is the season! December 21, 2009 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Photo Gallery Susan Johnston and Judy Love greet guests as they arrive at their Christmas party in the Love home. Read More
Stan Hupfeld honored at dinner December 20, 2009 CLICK HERE for Parties Extra! Photo Gallery CLICK HERE for… more photos from Parties Extra! 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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