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2011-----The Best Year Ever!---------------2012-Happy New Year! Parties Extra! December 24, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment  Happy New Year! 2011 has been a great year! Let’s wrap it up with some social happenings, with party pics.  The photos appeared this year in The Oklahoman and on NewsOk’s photo gallery or Parties Extra! Read More
Jennifer McCharen talks about holiday hair styles on Parties Extra! December 23, 2011 Jennifer McCharen from Rutz Salon talks how to fix your hair for holiday parties on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Me first? December 21, 2011 QUESTION: Is there a “me first” attitude going on? Read More
Lakehurst neighbors have Christmas party December 19, 2011 Angela Payne Reynolds welcomes  Barry and Anne Gray to her home. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette-December birthday? December 18, 2011     BY CALLIE GORDON, LILLIE-BETH BRINKMAN AND HELEN FORD WALLACE QUESTION: My friend’s birthday is Dec. Read More
Joy Reed Belt talks about her art gallery on Parties Extra! December 17, 2011 Joy Reed Belt talks about JRB Art at the Elms Gallery on Parties Extra! Read More
Celebrating tennis at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club December 13, 2011 Brent Huesman, Gary Trost, Dexter MacBride and Tim Shanahan bring out the old tennis rackets. Read More
Country Club celebrates 100 years! December 12, 2011 Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Doug Hoke). Read More
Larry Brannon and his baked fudge, brownies, coconut cake. Yum! December 09, 2011 Larry Brannon talks about holiday desserts on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette- Table manners December 08, 2011 QUESTION: I would like to know whether table manners are still in vogue. Read More
Cake pops add to the holiday spirit! December 08, 2011 Davis adds the finishing touch to his cake pop. (Photos by David Faytinger). Read More
Lee Allan Smith receives "Distinguished Fiji Award" at reception December 07, 2011 Homer Paul, Bill Martin, Lee Allan Smith, Gov. Mary Fallin, Bill Rodgers were at the reception where Smith received an award. Read More
Jimmy Samis and his trains! December 04, 2011 One of the trains in Jimmy Samis’ collection. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club celebrates 100 years December 02, 2011 Chuck Ainsworth, Oliver Boudin and Linda Dowling talk about the 100th year celebrations at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette-Whose family? Yours? Or Mine? December 01, 2011 To see Parties Extra! photo gallery, click here   QUESTION: Last year on Christmas Day, going to family to family with a new baby was hard. Read More
Be sure to look for Spaghetti Eddie Band during the holidays! December 01, 2011 Spaghetti Eddie band members, Brendan Parker and Todd Parsons, talk about their children’s band on Parties Extra! Read More
"The Nutcracker" production by the Oklahoma City Ballet is coming soon! November 28, 2011 Robert Mills, Oklahoma City Ballet artistic director, and Leslie Thomas, Oklahoma City Ballet development director, talk about “The Nutcracker” on Parties Extra! Read More
Bachelors Club Members choose 2011 Debutantes for the Christmas Ball November 27, 2011 On Thanksgiving Day,  twenty six young women were invited to make their debut at the Bachelor’s Club Christmas Ball on Dec. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I honk? November 25, 2011 QUESTION: Is it impolite to honk the horn at the car in front of you if it is going too slowly? Read More
Elizabeth Samara and Christopher Haggard have beautiful wedding reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club November 22, 2011 Elizabeth and Christopher Haggard arrive at their reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club following their wedding. 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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