2008 Events

		2008 March 18, noon The MacAlester Public Library proudly present Judy Howard’s God Bless America and Oklahoma Historical Quilt Trunk Show Program. March 24 12:00-1:00 pm OklahomaTravelNet.com interviews Judy Howard online as she shows some of the early “God Bless America” contest quilt entries that will tour the US for three years to provide quilts for wounded soldiers. March 30 12:00-1:00 pm OklahomaTravelNet.com interviews Judy Howard online as she shows some of the early “God Bless America” contest quilt entries that will tour the US for three years to provide quilts for wounded soldiers March 31 Interviews with Judy Howard and quilt artists at the debut showing of the God Bless America Quilts on UCO's Cox Channel 125 April 1^st, 1:00 pm Judy Howard portrays Kate Barnard, Carrie Nation and Jane Phillips in period costume for 130 4^th graders at Mustang Trails Elementary, 12025 S.W. 15^th, Yukon, Jamie Koch 405-816-0400 April 3^rd, 8:00 a.m-noon Judy Howard helps 130 4^th graders make Oklahoma History quilts at Mustang Trails Elementary, 12025 S.W. 15^thYukon, Jamie Koch 405-816-0400 April 10, 11:30 a.m. Judy Howard presents “The Impossible Dream,” signs books and displays quilts at the West Christian Women’s Club luncheon at the Sportsman’s Club, N. W. 39^th and Portland, Oklahoma City, OK April 26-27, Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, “God Bless America” Quilts exhibited at the National Cornbread Festival, 20 miles west of Chattanooga in So. Pittsburg Tn. $3 May 2, 7:00 p.m. Judy Howard is honored in the “Famous Authors Presentation” at the OWFI Conference in the Reed Center Ballroom, 5800 Will Rogers Rd, Midwest City, OK May 3, 4:00 p.m. Judy Howard signs “Centennial Stitches,” “Heavenly Patchwork I and II” at the OWFI Conference at the Reed Center, 5800 Will Rogers Rd., Midwest City, OK May 8-10 (10-5 Thursday, 10-9 Friday, 10-5 Saturday) Judy Howard’s God Bless America Quilts will be exhibited at the Home Machine Quilting Show at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 So. State Street, Sandy, Utah May 17, 10:30 am Judy Howard presents her God Bless America Quilt Trunk Show Program at the Cedar Schoolhouse 520 West Main, Weatherford, OK June 1, 2009, 10:30 a.m. Judy Howard presents her “Under the Covers with Granny” Quilt Trunk Show Program at the Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at the corner of Hartford & Pecan, Ponca City, OK 620-782-3749 June 13, 1:00-3:00 The Norman Veteran Center, 1776 E. Robinson St in Norman is hosting the God Bless America Quilt Exhibit and a Flag Day program. The public is invited to this free quilt show. June 16th 6:30 pm Judy Howard presents her “Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts” Trunk Show Program for the Cherokee Strip Piecemakers Guild at the Central Christian Church, 1111 W. Broadway, Enid. Public invited. 580-237-7858 June 19^th, 1:00-4:00 pm. The Oklahoma Women’s Veterans Organization is hosting the God Bless America quilt exhibit at the VA Medical Center, in the Health Wing Gym, 921 N.E. 13^th, Oklahoma City. Eyvonne Running Wolf King will speak. This free quilt show with refreshments is open to the public. June 19-21, Friday 1:00-9:00, Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Annevar Quilt Guild and Ravenna Chamber of Commerce proudly feature Buckboard Quilt's God Bless America Quilt Exhibit at their free "Annevar" Festival at the Ravenna City Auditorium, 112 West Genoa, Ravenna Nebraska. 308-452-3668 June 27-29, 10-5 The Tender Heart Quilters feature the “God Bless America” Quilt Exhibit at their 5^th Anniversary Quilt Show at 4434 Cowpasture River Hwy in Millboro, VA. Free July 1-August 29 Judy Howard’s “God Bless America” Exhibit can be seen at the Bank of America in Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK August 20-23 Judy Howard’s “God Bless America” Exhibit can be seen at the American Quilter’s Society show in Nashville, TN. September 3^rd-14^th, Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Winfield Public Library proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit, 605 College, Winfield, Ks, 620-221-4470. September 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble invites you to a free patriotic quilt show/book signing for Judy Howard, award-winning author of Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts and Heavenly Patchwork I & II, 8620 September 13, 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Sapulpa Public Library at 27 West Dewey in Sapulpa, OK proudly features Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit . At 11:00 a.m., Judy Howard will present her “Preserving Your Family Heritage” program with special tips on caring for family heirlooms. September 4th-14^th, Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Winfield Public Library proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit, 605 College, Winfield, Ks, 620-221-4470. September 15-19, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The State Fair of Oklahoma proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit in the Creative Arts area at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. Award-winning author Judy Howard will sign books September 17^th 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. September 26-27, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Dyer County Museum proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit.1208 McGaughey St, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Free Admission October 3-4, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday Threads of Time presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit at their Helping Hands Hoedown at Lexington’s Old Mill, 711 D East Main St, Lexington, S.C. Free. 803-359-3442 October 11, 2:00 p.m Judy Howard presents her God Bless America Quilt Trunk Show Program at the Edmond Library, 10 S. Blvd, Edmond, 341-9282 November 1, 8:30 am-4:00 pm The Ties that Bind Quilt Guild features the God Bless America Quilt Exhibit at their 17^th annual Country Quilt Show 521 Olympic Dr., Slinger, WI, 262-629-1424 November 4^th, 7 p.m. Judy Howard presents “Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts” Trunk Show Program at the First Christian Church, 920 N. Jordan, Liberal Kansas. Sponsored by the quilt guild. November 4^th 1:00 p.m. Judy Howard presents “Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts” Trunk Show Program at the Woodward Public Library, 1500 Main, Woodward, OK November 5^th 1:30 p.m. Judy Howard hosts the Norman Antique Club in her home for a program on quilts. November 7-9, 10:00 am-5:00 pm The Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild sponsors the “God Bless America” quilt exhibit at their 26th Annual Quilt Show. at the Shelburne Museum, Coach Barn, Shelburne, VT, $6 November 11-13, 8:00-4:00 the 45^th Infantry Museum at 2145 NE 36, Oklahoma City proudly presents the God Bless America Quilt Exhibit for their Veterans Day Celebration. 424-5313. Free November 14-15 the Oklahoma Wine Fest proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit at 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City. Friday 6:30-10:00 p.m. $90 reception benefiting The Muscular Dystrophy and Partners in the Harvest. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday Workshops $10 each, live music, sampling, food, jewelry, art show $20 November 20-29, 9:00 am-6:00 pm, The Anadarko Public Library proudly presents Buckboard Quilts’ God Bless America Quilt Exhibit. 215 W. Broadway, Anadarko, OK 405-247-7351. November 20, noon-1:00 pm, Judy Howard, owner for 32 years of Buckboard Antique Quilts and award-winning author, will present “Under the Cover with Grannie Reveals Oklahoma’s Secrets” Quilt Trunk Show Program at the Anadarko Public Library, 215 W. Broadway, Anadarko, OK 405-247-7351. December 6^th 9:00 am-5:00 the HCE presents the God Bless America Quilt Exhibit their Winterfest Show at the Fairgrounds in Kingfisher, OK. December 15-31, 2008 and January 1-31, 2009, The Stables at Camp Striker, Baghdad, Iraq proudly exhibits the God Bless America Quilt Exhibit to encourage the troops transitioning through this home away from home.