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Blaine County OSU Extension

June 2026 Edition

Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, it’s a great time to reset your finances too. Taking a fresh look at your budget and spending habits can help you save money, refocus your priorities, and stay on track with your financial goals.

For more information and helpful tips, visit https://www.aarp.org/money/personal-finance/financial-spring-cleaning/?src=psn

Notebook page with handwritten “My Goals: Financial Stability” next to a calculator.

Mid-year financial checkup helps keep goals on track

It doesn’t seem too long ago when the notes of Auld Lang Syne filled the air, and people were setting their goals for 2026. Now that the year is half over, it’s a good time to check the progress of the financial goals that were set at the beginning of the year.

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Celebrating Creativity and Community at the 2026 Scissor Tales Exhibit

The Scissor Tales Quilt Guild invites you to experience a beautiful celebration of artistry and community at the 2026 Scissor Tales Exhibit. This special event, themed “Celebration of Women: Inspiring Hope,” highlights the powerful role creativity plays in connecting generations and preserving community history.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view a stunning collection of handcrafted quilts created by talented quilters from across the area. Each piece tells a unique story—honoring heritage, personal expression, and the enduring spirit of women who inspire hope in their communities.

Dates: Friday, June 19 through Saturday, June 20

Time: 10am-5pm each day

Address: 2500 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73115

Admission: $10 per person

Contact: Lisa Hamblin

Phone: (405) 713-1125

Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting experience and while you're there, you'll have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind quilt!

Flyer for the Scissor Tales Quilt Guild exhibit titled ‘Celebration of Women Inspiring Hope,’ held June 19–20 in Oklahoma City, featuring quilt displays, a raffle for a one-of-a-kind quilt, and $10 general admission.

OHCE July Leader Lesson

"Made in Oklahoma: From Our Roots to Our Tables"

Location: Watonga Library, 12pm

Date: June 25, 2026

Open to the public!

An upcoming OHCE program, will focus on the value of supporting products made right here in Oklahoma and the impact those choices have on local communities.

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State OHCE Newsletter

Summer 2026 Outreach Vol. 35

With the State Conference just around the corner, this issue highlights need to know information, from meeting details and hotel reservations to important by-laws vote that will shape the future of OHCE. It also calls on every county to stay engaged—by sending voting delegates, supporting the Ambassadors Auction, and making sure members are informed and involved. Take a few minutes to read the full newsletter and make your plans now—your participation truly makes a difference!

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Blaine County OSU Extension "Through Your Lens"

Photo Contest Winner

May 2026

Congratulations to Shawnie Martin of Canton, winner of the May 2026 “Through Your Lens” Facebook photo competition! Her photo, “Our Backyard in Canton,” will be showcased as the Blaine County OSU Extension cover photo for the month. New submissions open on the 1st of each month, and winners are announced on the 13th. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for all Blaine County OSU Extension updates!

Dates to Remember

Yellowing pages of a calendar with an unknown year.

June 18: Registration deadline for OHCE State Conference

June 19: Juneteenth-Blaine County Courthouse and Extension office closed

June 21: Father's Day

July 3: 4th of July (observed)-Blaine County Courthouse and Extension office closed

July 12-July 14: Annual OHCE State Conference in Oklahoma City at the Champion Convention Center. See pages 8-11 of the State OHCE Newsletter from the link above.

September 7: Labor Day-Blaine County Courthouse and Extension office closed

Legal Disclosures

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Ally Fuqua at (580) 623-5243 or ally.fuqua@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.

OSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify Employer.