OCTOBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

October Events:

  • Oct 31, 2005 - Halloween on Main Street

    Nearby:

    • Oct 1 & 2, 2005 - King Arthur Fair
    • Oct 28, 29 & 31 - Haunted Forest in Stroud

Also see below for upcoming events in November and December

See Event Calendar below for more detail on all events.

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Every area has its stories about things that go bump in the night and Halloween is a perfect time to share them. Here's a few from Bristow.

Big Foot Sighting
In 1977, Big Foot sightings were reported in Vici, OK. Shortly thereafter, search parties were formed after similar sightings of an unidentified creature were reported in eastern Oklahoma near Bristow and Stilwell. Nothing was found. (Click here for more details on this and other Big Foot sightings.)

UFO Sighting
On 5/15/74 at 13:00, an object appeared for 5 Minutes. It was described as large, drab color, enormous, cigar shaped, no appendages on craft. Moving at moderately fast speed, (faster than any blimp could}. (Click here for more details on this and other Oklahoma UFO sightings)

Spontaneous Combustion?
When an elderly woman that resided on Pecan street became too feeble to live on her own, her son moved her into a trailer house near his home in Sapulpa. A former neighbor reports that shortly thereafter, the woman was found in a chair severely burned with no damage to either the chair or the trailer house. The neighbor further reported that unfortunately, the poor woman lingered a few days in the hospital before passing on. What could possibly have caused such an injury? Was this a case of spontaneous combustion?

Ghost, Gust or Goof?
A local Bristowan took photographs of some roadside ruins and had quite a start when pictures were in hand. A curious mist appeared in several shots. Was it a gust of her frosty breath on a cold morning captured by the camera, flaw of the lens, or something else? You be the judge whether it is "ghost", "gust" or "goof". Click here to view the photos.

       

2005 - October

Oct 31, 2005 - Halloween on Main Street

    Downtown businesses hand out candy to the youngsters during this holiday event.

    General Info: Free Admission, Handicap Accessible
    Days/Hours Open: 5:30-6:30pm
    Event Contact: Kala Varner

    Contact Information:
    Location: Main Street - Bristow, OK
    Phone: 918-367-5344
    Fax: 918-367-5151

      Nearby:

      Oct 1 & 2, 2005 - King Arthur Fair

      Outdoor themed faire reenacting the historical and legendary reign of King Arthur. Costumed characters, live jousting, human combat chess match, artisans and crafters, music, dancing, kids activities and games.

      Admission: $7 adults, $5 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under.
      General Info: Handicap Accessible
      Tour Group Services: Group Rates, Tour Bus Parking
      Event Hours: 10:30am-6pm
      Projected Attendance: 4,000
      Event Contact: David Timmons
      Phone: 918-968-0459
      E-mail:
      Website: www.kingarthurfaire.com

      Oct 1 & 2, 2005 - Haunted Forest

      A Forest full of frights and fun, featuring:

      • Adult Area
      • Themed Scavenger Hunt
      • Dark Faeries
      • Mystery Trail
      • Medieval Monsters
      • Candy for all children in Children's Realm

       
      • Children's Area
      • Story Telling
      • Games/Games
      • Pumpkin Roll
      • Trick or Treat
      • Costume Contest
        For All
      Admission: 12 and older - $5; 11 and under - $3
      Event Hours: 6pm to 10pm
      Location: King Arthur Faire grounds at Stroud Lake
      Event Contact: David Timmons
      Phone: 918-968-1991
      Website: www.kingarthurfaire.com for map

2005 - November

    Nov 19, 2005 - Bristow's 1st Annual "Hawg" Wild Toy Run To Benefit Bristow Social Services

    Double your pleasure by also bringing a non-perishable food item for Thanksgiving baskets

    Come early for coffee and donuts

    Time: 10:30 a.m.
    Location: Route will begin at Bristow High School
    For more information:
    918-367-3343 Sharon VanOrsdol
    918-367-5151 Bristow Chamber of Commerce

2005 - December

    Dec 1 - 31, 2005 - Festival of Lights

    Christmas displays during the holiday season.

    General Info: Free Admission, Handicap Accessible
    Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking
    Days/Hours Open: Dusk-10pm

    Contact Information:
    Location: Main Street & City Park - Bristow, OK
    Phone: 918-367-5151
    email: bristowcc@sbcglobal.net
    website: http://www.bristowok.org

    Dec 1, 2005 - Christmas Parade

    Parade begins at 7pm in Wal-Mart parking lot (at Hwy 16 & 66), and continues down to 4th St. Following the parade, Santa will be at the Depot to visit with the children and hand out candy.

    General Info: Free Admission, Handicap Accessible
    Days/Hours Open: 7pm
    Event Contact: June Hurst

    Contact Information:
    Location: Citywide - Bristow, OK 74010
    Phone: 918-367-5151
    Fax: 918-367-5151
    email: bristowcc@sbcglobal.net
    website: http://www.bristowok.org

     

             

       

 

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