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The Oklahoman
Members of Oklahoma State University Extension’s group, Oklahoma Home and Community Education, are observing OHCE Week.
The group was established in 1935 and is celebrating its service to Oklahoma during Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week, which runs through Saturday. This year’s theme is Celebrating Your Helping Hands.
With nearly 3,500 members statewide, club members work together to strengthen individuals, families and communities through education, leadership and action, a news release stated. Through the group’s relationship with Oklahoma State University Extension, OHCE presents research-based information to its members.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, OHCE members put their sewing skills to good use, making nearly 75,000 masks that were donated to hospitals, clinics and other places. Oklahoma County OHCE made 1,776 masks, donating them to the Del City Police Department, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, child
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