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It’s Friday, Lawton! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Hidden-gem retirement towns, gold and silver’s hot streak, and spring portraits with live bunnies + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Hidden gems for fixed incomes: Thinking about retirement nearby? A roundup names 10 overlooked Oklahoma towns where Social Security can go far, with low home prices, basic healthcare, and small-town charm, including Medicine Park — explore the 10 towns.
A Way to Wellness begins: An eight-week wellness program is underway at the Lawton farmers market, offering $10 weekly incentives and support to build habits, lower diabetes and heart disease risks, and improve mental health — get all the details.
Finding lasting connections statewide: Dating in Lawton can be tough. A February guide spotlights apps, from Tinder’s big pool to Hinge’s deeper chats, Bumble where women message first, and Christian Mingle for shared values — compare top Oklahoma dating apps.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy plant plates: Feeling like a reset without losing flavor? At The Healthy Hippie Cafe & Bar, hearty, plant-forward grain bowls, salads, and soups actually hit the spot, served with an easygoing vibe that invites lingering. A friendly nudge to put greens back in the weekly rotation.
Treasure hunt time: Past Perfect Too pairs an antique shop with an artisan-style market, keeping the mix fresh with rotating local shopkeepers, vintage furniture, quirky décor, and unexpected gifts. New finds hit the floor often, so every visit feels like discovering something you didn’t know you needed.
Little spark, big vibe: If you’ve been eyeing clasp-free bracelets, Tipton’s Fine Jewelry has welded pieces built for real life: gym, dishes, toddler wrangling. It’s a tiny tradition you’ll actually keep wearing, with low-fuss sparkle that stays put day after day.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 Paint and Sip: Look Who’s in the Lavender @ A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Spring called, it wants you to paint a bunny in lavender while sipping whatever you smuggled from the pantry. Instructor-led, step-by-step, gallery-wrapped canvas and all the gear provided, 18 and up, bring your snacks and sips, and yes, reserve your seat before the herd arrives.
🐰 Spring Portraits with Live Bunnies @ Scott’s House of Flowers | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Spring portraits with live bunnies, and no session fees, at Scott’s House of Flowers in Lawton. Swing by the greenhouse, get the kids snapped, proof onsite, then order prints or digitals, as much or as little as you like. Cute chaos, great keepsakes, no appointment.
🎨 Children’s Art Workshop @ Lawton Fort Sill Art Council | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid who thinks your fridge needs new art? Bring your grown-up to this free, open-to-everyone, all-supplies-included workshop, and make something uniquely yours. The little ones call the shots, you pretend to supervise, and everyone goes home with paint-splattered bragging rights.
🧘 Spring Into Health Wellness Expo @ FISTA Innovation Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Spring Into Health brings beauty, fitness, nutrition, and women’s health pros under one roof, courtesy of Lawton Business Women. Sample new finds, quiz local experts, and feel virtuous, all with free admission, so spend on the smoothie, not the ticket.
🍎 A Way to Wellness @ Lawton Farmers Market | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Consider it the rare to-do that pays you back. A free, 8-week wellness series at the Lawton Farmers Market brings hands-on activities, a weekly $10 produce perk, and no-nonsense support to boost energy, dodge the scary stuff, and feel better day to day.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ HTeaO – Lawton (Cache & 38th) | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Cousins Maine Lobster is parking at HTeaO on NW Cache Rd, serving rolls, tacos, grilled cheese, plus all the buttery lobster things you didn’t know you needed. Grab your favorite tea, pretend we’re coastal, and preorder in the app, rewards included.
👗 ABU Fashion Extravaganza @ Comanche Nation Complex – Watchetaker Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to cheer loudly without stepping on a soccer field, this free youth fashion show is it. Music, vendors, art, prizes, and food, plus a supportive runway that puts confidence first. Know a stylish 12 to 25-year-old? They’re casting.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Lawton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 43%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 33%
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
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