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12• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 The Elk City News MERRITT 52nd Annual Route 66 Flea Market Approaching By Sheryl Ponce tage items, novelty foods, and at wohsfleamarket@gmail. collectibles. This flea market com. This flea market brings The Western Oklahoma has a reputation of being one out families and friends from Historical Society has been of the best in the state, which Elk City, as well as most of working toward their 52nd is why the reservations fill the surrounding communi- Annual Route 66 Flea Mar- fast. ties. ket. It will take place Oct. 3rd The event will begin Fri- Kick off the fall season by through the 5th, in Ackley day, Oct, 3rd, bright and ear- perusing all of the treasures Park. Chairman, Beverly Jor- ly at 8 a.m. It will continue that are brought out that first dan, sent out flyers, and she is Saturday throughout the day weekend in October. It has currently taking reservations and close on Sunday at 4 p.m. grown over the past 51 years for vendors. Admission is free, as well as to what it is today. The tra- There are over 100 vendors the parking. dition continues to grow to planning on being there to Anyone interested in be- support the Western Okla- set up and sell their specialty coming a vendor or wanting homa Historical Society’s ef- treasurers. They will include more information about the forts to preserve the heritage food vendors, clothing, dé- event, need to contact Jordan of Western Oklahoma. cor, tools, antiques and vin- at 580-339-0668, or email her Auditions Set for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” [Western Oklahoma, Sep- fun – when the Herdmans more information and to fill tember 3, 2025—] Untitled collide head-on with the sto- out an audition sheet go to Pop Up Theatre will be hold- ry of Christmas! www.untitledpopuptheatre. ing auditions for its Christ- This delightful show is com/auditions. mas show, The Best Christ- adapted from the bestsell- Untitled Pop Up Theatre mas Pageant Ever, by Barbara ing Young Adult book, and is a Western Oklahoma The- Robinson on Monday, Sep- has become a holiday staple atre Company specializing tember 15 and Tuesday, Sep- for groups across the Unit- in performing in surprising tember 16 at 6:00 pm locat- ed States. The crowd-pleas- places. Theatre is not a con- ed at the First Presbyterian ing comedy features plenty fined space. It’s a street cor- Church, 217 N Washington, of great roles for children ner, Elk City. Director, Tiphani and adults, a few favorite your neighbor’s house, a Henderson is excited to pres- Christmas Carols, and lots of coffee shop, or even an aban- ent this a warm story for the laughs. Auditions will consist doned building—it’s wherev- holiday season. of cold readings and open to er you choose to perform. It’s In this hilarious Christmas all ages. Production dates are also the intent—the desire to classic, a couple struggling to November 28, 29, and 30, make art. Untitled Pop Up put on a church Christmas 2025. We are excited to part- Theatre seeks to challenge pageant is faced with casting ner with Elk City’s Chamber the hearts and minds of their the Herdman kids – probably of Commerce to help launch audiences, stirring questions, the most inventively awful their opening weekend’s park filling them with wonder and kids in history. You won't be- festivities with this produc- amazement, while also en- lieve the mayhem – and the tion at the Opera House. For couraging them to create. Yes Finance We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Merritt Schools 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank 580.225.1525 LocalLoanGroup.com