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Couple celebrates marriage at a reception in Oklahoma City August 30, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Carroll Mayfield, Blake and Roger Dahlgren, Maggie, Jeremiah, and Karen Mayfield enjoy the party for newly-weds Maggie and Jeremiah Mayfield. Read More
Parties Extra! has party cakes, Ruth's Sweete Justice Bakery and Tour de Palate Gala August 27, 2010 Ruth Rickey and Jill Hull talk about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Gala, Tour de Palate. Read More
Chaos in the grocery store? 20-40-60 answers August 25, 2010 YOU ASK…WE ANSWER…YOU DECIDE QUESTION: While at a grocery store checkout line on different occasions, I have seen children who I assume are siblings physically fighting with each other while the parent is on a cell phone or distracted in some way. Read More
Red Bull's "Art of Can" exhibit comes to Oklahoma City August 24, 2010 Red Bull’s “Art of Can” is a national art show featuring professional and amateur artists with work inspired by or created with Red Bull cans. Read More
Lauren Steakley honored at tabletop shower and luncheon in Oklahoma City August 23, 2010 Bride-to- be Lauren Steakley, left, with Linda Roberts, Susan Sadler and Libby Steakley, was honoree at a tabletop shower and luncheon in the home of Linda James. Read More
Jane Thompson and Lana Lopez talk about Wine, Women & Shoes on Parties Extra! August 21, 2010 Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery Read More
Sports manners? The Pioneer Woman-Ree Drummond- and 20-40-60 etiquette team answers August 18, 2010 QUESTION: Help!  Football season is coming up again and my best friend and I (and our families) root for opposing teams that usually play each other during the year. Read More
Chi Omega alumni's fund-raiser "Fashion For A Passion" is coming up August 17, 2010 Chi Omegas, Myrla Pierson, Lori Hill and Timmye Donnell,  talk about upcoming fund-raiser on Parties Extra! Read More
DOWN IN FRONT? 20-30-40-50-60 men answer on 20-40-60 Etiquette Extra August 17, 2010 With football season fast approaching, we received this question.  20-40-60 decided to give it to the men. Read More
Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption Services celebrates 110 years of service with annual fashion show luncheon August 16, 2010 Executive Director Dierdre McCool, Event Chairman Sheila Amundsen, Janie Axton, back;  Barbara Brou, Mary Ann Harroz and Hayley Attalla, front, were at the committee meeting for the Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption Services luncheon and fashion show. Read More
Coming up...the 2010 Cattle Baron's Ball August 13, 2010 For Parties Extra! photo gallery, click here. Sara Smith and Sara Parcell talk about the Cattle Baron’s Ball on Parties Extra!. Read More
Are they party crashers? Or not? 20-40-60 answers August 11, 2010 QUESTION:  Dear 20-40-60, A friend recently got married at a destination wedding, and all the bridesmaids hosted and paid for her bachelorette party, which was held at the destination itself. Read More
Barbara and Judge Ralph Thompson entertain at a party for Heather and John Enis in Oklahoma City August 11, 2010 John and Heather Enis were honorees at a recent party. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
OU Club of Oklahoma City meets at RedPin Restaurant and Bowling Lounge August 09, 2010 Cindy Bryson, Casey Letran, Chuck Lundeen, Michelle Thompson, Judith Coyle were at the OU Club event. Read More
Claire Kennedy designs and sews dresses for parties and weddings August 06, 2010 click to see photos from the Parties Extra! gallery Claire Kennedy designs and creates deb dresses, wedding dresses, cocktail dresses and more and tells her story on Parties Extra! Read More
Chew that gum? 20-40-60 answers August 05, 2010 click to see photos from the Parties Extra! gallery Question: Dear 20-40-60,   Are there gum-chewing rules of etiquette? Read More
Graham's Grille in Taos, New Mexico, has Macaroni and Cheese with chili peppers August 04, 2010 Mac, cheese, hot chili peppers. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Junior League members visit current exhibit at Oklahoma City Museum of Art August 03, 2010 Nancy Coats-Ashley, Leslie Lynn, Sara Kelly, Betsy Mantor, Marjean Towe were at Junior League Summer Social event. Read More
Cattle Baron's Ball will be August 20th August 01, 2010 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball co-chairmen Angela Giddens, Kara Darnell and Tara Linville. Read More
Louise and John Birdsell take The Oklahoma Photobooth to parties July 30, 2010 Click here to see Parties Extra! photo gallery from last week Louise and John Birdsell of  The Oklahoma Photobooth have seven Photo Booths available for parties. Read More

Parties Extra!

This is the current blog to learn about parties in Oklahoma City. My updated photos also add to the story. I write a weekly social column for The Oklahoman and Twitter daily. Thanks for the visit!!



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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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