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Brooke and Ryan Coe honored at dinner party in Oklahoma City August 30, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Brenda Lowry, Suzy Phillips, Joanie Holmboe, Ellen Kelley, Donna Bozalis, Sally Bentley host party for Brooke and Ryan Coe. Read More
Cattle Baron's Ball is a huge success! August 26, 2011 Jenna Holt, American Cancer Society; Robin Waller, Chairman Cattle Baron’s Ball, and Sharri Mackey, Co-chairman, talk on Parties Extra! Read More
Coffee and Art Show held at Howell Gallery August 24, 2011 Jan Smith, Ellen Price were at the Art Show. (Photo by David Faytinger). Read More
Elizabeth Samara and Christopher Haggard are honored at engagement party August 23, 2011 Amelia Haggard, Elizabeth Samara, Christopher Haggard, Stacey Haggard, Chris Haggard enjoy the party. Read More
Laura Watts and Paula Chappell celebrate birthdays in Oklahoma City August 21, 2011 Grant Burget, Thomas, Laura, and Colin Watts were at the birthday party. Read More
Renaissance Ball organizers talk about the upcoming event! August 19, 2011 Whitney Cross Moore, Bette Jo Hill and Judy Love talk about the Renaissance Ball on Parties Extra ! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Where is my gift? August 18, 2011   QUESTION: Last year, I mentioned to my sister that I was ordering a music CD, and she told me not to get it because she knew I liked the songs and was planning to give the same one to me at Christmas. Read More
Skit night held last week at OU August 16, 2011 BID DAY 2011 (Photo from Face Book).   SKIT NIGHT….Oklahoma City sorority alumni Sonja Pellow and Jackie Jones were at the Delta Delta Delta skit night at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. Read More
Oklahoma Senior Follies cast members wrap it up for this year and make plans for 2012 August 15, 2011 David Herendeen, Bobbie Burbridge Lane, Robert Henry, Mark Parker were at the dessert meeting for the Oklahoma Senior Follies. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I just say no? August 14, 2011 QUESTION: What if I am at a dinner party and due to dietary restrictions I cannot eat the food they are serving? Read More
Suzy Gibson surprised at birthday party! August 12, 2011 Valerie Courtney, Lynn Guilliam, Kim Funderburk, Suzy Gibson, Mara Porter, Tami Jackson enjoy the swim party. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Where are you? August 05, 2011 QUESTION: I invited five couples over for dinner. Most of them arrived on time except for one couple who arrived one hour late. Read More
Marty Dillon of Party Galaxy talks about parties on Parties Extra! August 04, 2011 Marty Dillon, Vice President of Party Galaxy, talk about luaus, football parties, birthdays and anniversaries on Parties Extra! Read More
"A Tribute To Clendon Thomas" luncheon held at The Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City August 03, 2011 Soni Thomas, Beau, Sophia, Ashley and Isabella  Bertelli, Clendon Thomas and Matt Bertelli were at the party honoring Clendon Thomas. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Who can I talk to? August 01, 2011 QUESTION: Is there a trick to keeping dinner conversation going? Read More
Jim Vallion and Gena Vallion from Trochta's talk about the heat and flowers on Parties Extra! July 29, 2011 Jim Vallion and Gena Vallion talk flowers on Parties Extra! Read More
David Mahone celebrates at birthday party July 28, 2011 Steve Stephens, Brad Ellis, David Mahone, Ford Farris and Tom Talley celebrate David Mahone’s birthday. Read More
Physicians tour new Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center July 26, 2011 Molly Boren, Colin FitzSimons, David Boren tour the new Cancer Center. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I get a babysitter? July 23, 2011 QUESTION: I was one of the hostesses for a shower and was the one who took the RSVP’s. Read More
Tom Hoch celebrates 80th birthday in Oklahoma City July 17, 2011 Liz London, Joanne, Tom, Tim, and Tom C. Hoch enjoy the birthday 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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