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20-40-60 Etiquette---Can I check the time? October 28, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!  By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: Are watches obsolete? Read More
Coming up---Halloween! October 27, 2012 Party Galaxy fashion show on Parties Extra! Read More
Junior League Remarkable Shop will have final sale Nov. 2-4 October 27, 2012 Elizabeth Taylor Semtner, Junior League of Oklahoma City Public Relations Chairman, sent out this press release: The Remarkable Shop, located at 3208 N. Read More
Casady Leadership Circle event held October 26, 2012   Laura Hood, Katie Say, Leigh Ann Albers were at Casady School’s  Leadership Circle party. Read More
Len Casteel honored at reception in Oklahoma City October 23, 2012 Tim Fleming, Patty Casteel, Chuck Ainsworth, Len Casteel were at the party. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---She didn't like her gifts! October 22, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!   QUESTION: As the holidays and an impending wedding approaches, my husband and I become more and more apprehensive about our soon-to-be daughter-in-law, and I think we need your advice. Read More
Parties Extra! Charlie Brown talks about Oklahoma City's Jersey Mike's Restaurants October 19, 2012 Charlie Brown, Owner of Jersey Mike’s, and Mark Wilmes, Oklahoma Pulishing Co., talk about Jersey Mike’s on Parties Extra! Read More
Ann Hargis wins prestigious "Light, Leadership and Legacy" award in Oklahoma City October 17, 2012                 Ann Hargis   My precious friend Ann Hargis won a prestigious award recently. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---The in-laws are coming! October 15, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: I am a newlywed. Read More
M.J. Van Deventer and Rev. William Thomas Shelton marry in Oklahoma City October 14, 2012 M.J. Van Deventer and Rev. William Thomas Shelton were married Oct. Read More
Parties Extra!----Walk For Wishes scheduled for November 3rd October 12, 2012 Kandy Hadley, Olivia Childers and Joel Childers talk about Walk For Wishes on Parties Extra! Read More
Thursday, Friday, Saturday--- Junior League of Oklahoma City's Mistletoe Market October 11, 2012 Gift item displayed along the walls at the Cox Convention Center. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---What should I wear? October 09, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: I am attending a fall evening wedding that will be outdoors in Oklahoma City. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I set work rules? October 08, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!     By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: My new job requires me to work from home. Read More
Parties Extra!---Junior League of Oklahoma City's Mistletoe Market October 06, 2012 Cristi Reiger, Amy Parrish and Kelli Hayward talk about the Junior League’s Mistletoe Market on Parties Extra! Read More
Juliette Low Leadership Society luncheon set for February 21st, 2013---Bush twins will be speakers October 03, 2012 Chairmen Anne Gray and Myrla Pierson greet guests as they arrive for the kickoff luncheon. Read More
Celebrating 75 Years--Civic Center Music Hall---Oh, What A Party! September 29, 2012 Judy Love and Ann Johnstone, Co-Chairmen. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace). Read More
Parties Extra!---New event set at Gaillardia Golf & Country Club---Fairways to Freedom September 28, 2012 Peter Vitali and Linda Haneborg talk about the Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament and other activities surrounding the event at Gaillardia Golf & Country Club. Read More
Parties Extra!---Coming up---The Oklahoma City Public School Foundation's Wall of Fame September 25, 2012 Lori Dickinson and Christy Watson talk about the Oklahoma City Public School Foundation Wall of Fame on Parties Extra! Read More
Parties Extra!---Dr. Ross Cash is surprised at a party celebrating his 40th birthday! September 24, 2012   McKenna,11, Lorelei, 6, and Tierney,9, Cash, front; Kirsten, Ross and Brecken,3, Cash celebrate Ross Cash’s birthday. 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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