PFLAG to meet Thursday at church

PFLAG Norman will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 1801 W. Brooks St. The Rev. Amy Venable, pastor of the church, will speak about spirituality and homosexuality.

"What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality? Or heterosexuality? What messages did most of us receive about our bodies from our faith communities as we grew up? Rev. Venable poses these questions and asks us to think about how we live in modern times when we look for guidance from lessons written in an ancient time," a PFLAG spokesperson said.

"Denominations differ in their answers and, therefore, their acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered (GLBT) persons."

A support group will meet 8 p.m. For more information, call 360-4497 or visit www.pflagnorman.org.

Blanchard Farmers' Market to open May 3

The new Blanchard Farmers' Market will open 7:30 a.m. May 3 at 222 S. Main, two blocks south of Route 62 in Blanchard. Growers and farmers from the Blanchard area will have a variety of vegetables, bedding plants, eggs and farm crafts.?

The market is an Oklahoma Grown Market, which means that all produce has been grown in Oklahoma.

Those interested in selling at the market will need to join the Blanchard Farmers' Market Association and allow enough time for a farm inspection by Market Manager Larry Hocking before their first selling day. Backyard gardeners as well as market growers are welcome to sell their produce.

The Blanchard Market is sponsored by the Blanchard Chamber of Commerce and Charlie and Sherry Thompson. Member applications may be picked up at the Chamber office, 113 W. Broadway, or by calling Dev Vallencourt, secretary, at 485-2943.?

All growers should attend the Association meeting 6:30 p.m. April 24 at the Blanchard branch of the First National Bank to plan for opening day. For more information, call 485-2943.

-- Transcript Staff