Facts & Fun - February 2012

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Register now to see Children’s Musical Show

The City of Lawton and the Lawton Arts & Humanities Council is pleased to present, “No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of Her Head”.  The production by Lawton Community Theatre is set for Thursday, April 5 at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium.  However, daytime performances require early registration because all seating is by lottery selection.

This widely acclaimed fun, witty, and delightful children’s musical features a spirited princess who upon reaching her 21st birthday (and is finally able to choose a husband), discovers that a tree is growing from her head thanks to the local evil wizard, Wartstitch.  She enlists Gimlet the Good and Kind to help her on her journey to the four corners of the earth in search of a solution. This 60-minute musical is recommended for children Pre-K to 4th grades, and will delight the entire family. Funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as support from the McMahon Auditorium Authority allows performances to be offered at special rates.

Daytime Performances Require Early Registration
Special performances for schools, daycares, and small groups are set for 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., however prior registration is required and seating is by lottery selection.  Daytime performances cost $1/person. Call 580.581.3470/3471 for information on the registration process.  

Evening Performance
This performance is open to the public for just $3/person general admission tickets. Children under 2-years old are admitted free.  Tickets for the 6:30 p.m., show can be purchased at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium Ticket Office (west entrance), Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Info: 580.581.3472 for more information on purchasing tickets for the evening public performance.

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Free Tax Help at Lawton Public Library

It’s that time again.  This year, you can get free tax help courtesy of AARP and the Lawton Public Library!  The program runs February 1 to April 16 and is open to everyone.  No appointment is needed, and it’s run on a first come, first served basis.  The hours for help are Mondays, 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.,  and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  For more information, call 580.581.3450.

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Enter to Win!

Gaylord Texan® Remember Romance

Register NOW to win the Remember Romance package at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in beautiful Grapevine, Texas.

This romantic package for 2 people includes two-night room accommodations, breakfast for two one morning in a hotel restaurant, romantic welcome amenity delivered upon arrival, 20% off select spa services at Relache – The Spa at Gaylord Texan, all applicable taxes, daily self-parking, and resort fees. Must be 21 to enter.  Some restrictions may apply. 

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Leap Year!

Here’s a poem to help you remember that this year is a Leap Year, and this month has an extra day – Feb. 29 is Leap Day!

Thirty days hath September,
April, June, and November,
All the rest have 31,
Save February which has 28
And one day more in four.

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February’s Baby Face!

Isabella is 4 months old.  She’s an Air Force baby who was born in England at Lakenheath AFB.  She is happy and loves music!  Her parents call her cutie pie!

Send us your baby’s face! You think your child is adorable, now show the whole world! Each month we will choose one lucky child to be featured as our new Baby Face. Be sure to tell us a little about your child. Parents or legal guardians only should send us the picture. Include your name, child’s name, and phone number where we can reach you. Please, no professional photos.