EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Oklahoma 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Oklahoma Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Fourth of July Blowout!, Afton, OK - July 3, 2009
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Afton 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Afton, Oklahoma 4th of July fireworks...

An Invitation to our Afton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Afton, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Afton area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Oklahoma’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Afton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Afton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Afton is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Afton area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Afton Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Afton! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Afton area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Afton

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Afton,...

Afton Oklahoma Information: Afton, Oklahoma is part of OTTAWA County. Population for Afton from the last gathering is 1118. You can view Afton venues that host many Afton OK events every year. You can also research Afton Oklahoma homes for sale by visiting our Afton Oklahoma real estate guide. Afton Oklahoma has a latitude of 36.6923 and a longitude of -94.9602. Zip codes in Afton, OK include 74331 ... more Afton zips.