The Beckham County Record is excited to announce the launch of a News-in-Brief column—a new space dedicated to sharing quick community updates, announcements, and noteworthy happenings from across the area.
We’re calling on our readers, local organizations, and community members to help keep everyone informed. Have a church fundraiser coming up? A student receiving an award? A new business opening its doors? Send it our way!
Submission Guidelines:
• Keep it concise and factual (100– 150 words is ideal)
• Include names, dates, locations, and contact information when relevant • Email your submissions to: beckhamcountymedia@ gmail.com
• Deadline: Tuesday at 5 p.m. the week before publication Let’s work together to shine a light on all the small stories that make our community great—one brief at a time.
SAT AUG 2, 2025 8AM CANUTE FARMERS MARKET Where: Youth Ministry Parking LotD escription: Your healthy options from farm to fork. Fresh local produce each week! If you are interested in a booth, contact us at canutefarmersmarket@ gmail.com
6:30PM AMERICAN LEGION DANCE Where: American Legion Post 41, 1705 S, US-183, Clinton, OK 73601
WED AUG 6, 2025 6PM BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Where: Erick City Park, 510 S Pine Ave, Erick, OK Description: Come enjoy some ice cream and hotdogs with the Erick FFA and 1st Bank of Erick! There will also be bounce houses! The Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma will also be at the event to discuss a partnership with Erick Schools. There will also be announcements about after school activities for elementary students for the Fall Semester.
THU AUG 7, 2025 5PM MEET THE TEACHER
Where: Elk City Public Schools Description: Elementary - 5:006:30 pm Intermediate - 5:30-7:00 pm Middle School -6:00-7:00 pm High School - 6:00-7:00 pm
6PM OPEN HOUSE
Where: Canute Public Schools Description: Elementary students need to bring supplies to their classroom. JH/HS students will be able to get their schedules online, or schedules can be printed for students at Open House.
FRI AUG 8, 2025
First Day of School Where: Merritt Public Schools Where: Canute Public Schools
SAT AUG 9, 2025
8am Canute Farmers Market Where: Youth Ministry Parking Lot, Canute
9:30AM POKER RUN
Where: 609 W E Ave, Elk City Description: Registration starts at 9:30 AM at HELP Inc. Food Pantry (609 W E Ave, Elk City). Last kickstand is up at 11:00 AM. Last bike in by 3:00 pm. End at Ackley Park in Elk City. All proceeds are donated to Help Inc. Food Pantry. Activities include a50/50 drawing, hot dogs, and an Auction. For more information call Wendy at 580-243-0770 Or email us at [email protected]
