Castle News

Democrats are certainly taking home an almost unexpected win to a July 4th break, as they muscled a global warming bill through the House on a 219-212 vote.

Want something cool to do on a hot day? When the sun is blistering and the humidity is oppressive, get a glass of cold lemonade, go to your computer, and take a look at the fabulous Emerald Isle of Ireland on Google Earth.

Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2009. There are 197 days left in the year.

If you've ever dreamed of visiting Ireland, this might be the time to go. Irish tourism is way down, as it is almost everywhere, and the Irish are offering deep discounts to incentivise American travelers to visit the Emerald Isle.

AZALEA FESTIVAL, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through April 30, Honor Heights Park. View the thousands of blooms on display in the 40 acres of manicured gardens.

Michelle Obama has been getting an enthusiastic welcome on a whirlwind tour of Prague, with crowds of young people and tourists waving and chanting "Obama! Obama!" She was escorted by the Czech first lady , who showed her around Prague Castle.

First Christian Church annual garage sale, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church, 200 E. 5th St.

Your chance to win some "green" continues in Downtown Claremore stores. Entries for the Pot-O-Gold Giveaway will be available through noon on St.

Free. Information: Beverly Keeley, 683-4265. * DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE, hosted by Kids' Space for fathers, uncles, grandpas, male care-givers and their little girls, 6 to 9 p.m., The Castle of Muskogee.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE, hosted by Kids' Space for fathers, uncles, grandpas, male care-givers and their little girls, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, The Castle of Muskogee.

Joseph Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia St., from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No.

Submit calendar items and photos by Wednesday for Friday's Weekend section. Please include your phone number.

The public is invited to loan their treasured items to be included. Admission: $3, adults; $1.50, students.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, 7 p.m. today, American Legion Hut Building, 211 W. Main St., Beggs.