Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
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🏘️ Community
CASA of Southwest Oklahoma held its second annual Aloha for Advocacy fundraiser Wednesday at the Lawton Farmer’s Market.
The event featured multicultural storytelling performances — raising awareness for foster kids and channeling donations to support volunteer training and advocacy.
Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma is hosting a Dice Run fundraiser Saturday with registration starting at 9 a.m. at Diamondback Harley-Davidson in Lawton and a ride that will visit Kochendorfer Brewery in Duncan, Cotton Blossom Winery in Marlow, Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin and Bootleggers in Medicine Park & return to the start by 2 p.m.
🎭 Culture
The Fort Sill National Landmark and Museum will unveil its renovated Native American Gallery on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the exhibit is housed in Building 441 at 441 Geronimo Road and showcases the history of local Native American tribes.
Dr. Lance Janda, a history professor at Cameron University, explained how entertainment and politics have intertwined since colonial times in an interview on June 9, noting that messaging evolved from pamphlets to TikTok videos.
🎓 Education
The Great Plains Technology Center hosted a two-week summer camp for sixth to eighth graders in Lawton, where hands-on sessions in carpentry + cosmetology helped them explore future career options.
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