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The 41st Annual El Reno Community Christmas Dinner is coming together, but there are still some important ingredients needed, organizers said.

The dinner has been an El Reno staple now for more than four decades. It’s organized by the family of Dwight and Diane Kennedy with plenty of help from volunteers.

The Christmas Eve dinner will begin serving at the Family Life Center at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 S. Barker, at 11 a.m. Dec. 24.

Ross Makers Market attracted a number of local artisans over the weekend as well as potential customers.

The event featured local folks who create everything from homebaked goods to ornate Christmas decorations and more.

Letters to Santa from Jeanna Miller’s kindergarten class at Hillcrest Learning Center:

Dear Santa,
I want a doggy toy and nothing else.
Love, Kyra B.

Dear Santa,
I want a horsey. It is my favorite. I want to play with it when I open it and play by myself. I saw an elf flying in the sky. Thank you.
Love, Angelina G.

Dear Santa,
I want a new bike because mine is broken. Thank you.
Love, Logan B.

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center (TLCDC) has achieved a significant milestone by earning a five-star rating — the highest distinction possible for child-care centers in Oklahoma. This achievement reflects the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care and education for children in the community.

A company has been selected to print Canadian County’s election ballots in 2025.

Midwest Printing Co. of Sapulpa was awarded an annual contract to provide regular, absentee and sample ballots for the Canadian County Election Board.

Commissioners awarded the lowest and best bid that allows Midwest Printing to continue providing ballots for another year.

“We work with Midwest (currently) and they’re fantastic,” Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.

El Reno photographer Ed Zweiacher has created three photo calendars for 2025. 

Titled “El Reno,” “My Switzerland” and “Noah's Ark,” the calendars are available by contacting Zweiacher at edzweiacher@gmail.com.

Zweiacher said he plans to have a “Blue Ribbon” calendar of photos available for 2026.

He said it would include photos that earned him top awards at the county and state fairs as well as art shows. 

Students at Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno took part as volunteers at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

The students were part of the Skills USA American Spirit competition where competitors work together to develop, document and present a community service project.

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