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Body & Mind
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LibertyFest Fireworks
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Around Edmond
July is here and it just so happens to be National Parks and Recreation month. Edmond has an amazing group of parks & interconnected trails, and this is one of the things that make our great city stand out. In this month’s feature, we have highlighted all 26 parks, yes we have 26, in this issue to help you navigate your way and if you are new to Edmond, will help you find your favorite! Not all parks are the same, and I can attest to the fact that you will find something different at each one! Be sure to stop into the MAC center at Mitch Park too, as they have some fantastic classes that are unbelievably priced, for all age groups and such a great way to have fun & stay cool! The 4th of July has come and gone, and as usual, Edmond’s LibertyFest was the best! We’ve included a pictorial of the amazing firework’s display at UCO, just in case you were not able to make it out. In our newest feature Field Trip, we took a tour and got the inside scoop on what’s happening down at the Chesapeake Boathouse and the amazing things to come down in the Boathouse district of OKC. Our My Yard feature highlights the Edmond YMCA Community Youth Garden sponsored by the Edmond YMCA and the City of Edmond. These kids are doing a terrific job and are selling their vegetables every Friday in front of the YMCA on Rankin at 11 am until they run out. Jason Boag, owner of Crossfit OKC here in Edmond, is back this month with fitness tips in Body & Mind, as is Leann Richardson, owner of Senses, with a new Happiness feature!
Lara Veazey, of Lifestyles OKC, has provided us with an amazing Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin grilling recipe for Metro Food & Drink. Vance Gregory, owner of Edmond Wine Shop has provided one of the best Margarita recipes we’ve had to date, and with these two combined, it takes patio time to a completely new, enjoyable level! Our Products We Love section highlights Jane Wilson’s book for breast cancer survivor’s which is a journal and inspirational guide, as well as a test on the newest trend of crackle nail polish and a test on 2 household cleaners that claim to remove water & calcium build up. If you are interested in what our local retailers have in store, check out the Shop Local Edmond section in the center of the magazine, for sales, specials and more. If you are looking for local events, be sure to take a look at the July Events Calendar! Be sure to follow our Facebook page & Twitter accounts at EdmondActive, where we pass along local info & specials, product and more from our advertisers to over 5,000 local residents. And follow EdmondActive.com for photos, video, interviews with local people & businesses, our weekly column Around Edmond that has been highlighting local shopping with Shop Local Edmond, events and more since July of 2009! Thank you Edmond for reading for the last 2 years, we cannot wait to see what year 3 brings!
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Health & Fitness
Why Women Should Lift Weights By Jason Boag / CrossFit OKC
Lake season is just around the corner, ladies. Are you ready to put that swimsuit on yet? Ready to rock those short shorts? Time to start thinking about it. This month I’d like to dispel some common myths about women and weight training and also share some tips on adding this potent stimulus into your workout regimen -if you haven’t already. Myth #1 - I don’t lift weights because I’m afraid of getting “bulky” The hormone most responsible for muscle size and growth is testosterone. Both women and men have some level of this hormone circulating through their body. The kicker is, women have been shown to have 10 - 20 times lower resting testosterone levels than men. What does this mean? It means, ladies, that you may gain a little muscle size after starting a weight training program but good luck getting any more than that. Weight training helps increase lean body mass, which in turn helps reduce body fat. Myth #2 - Women should train differently than men (hence, little to
no weights) A lot of women are afraid of lifting weights because they do not want to hurt themselves. This is a very valid concern, and not just women but men too, should take care to learn how to properly lift weights to avoid injury. Most injuries from weight training stem from two things - improper lifting technique and the lack of gradual progression in weight. Going too heavy too soon is a recipe for disaster, so is using poor technique. No evidence suggests that this is more likely to happen to women than men. All weight training participants should follow a program that allows for gradual increases in intensity and load. Myth #3 - Women should stay away from high-intensity or highload training We hear this one all the time women should use light weights and go for more reps. Again, you don’t want to get all bulky, so don’t go heavy or super hard. The trouble with this line of thinking is that these light training loads can be substantially below what is necessary to drive adaptations. Women
actually need to train at volumes and intensities that are high enough to drive the favorable adaptations in bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that weight training can provide. So ladies, if you do not include weight training as part of your current program, consider the following benefits: Increased bone density provided by weight training reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Stronger connective tissues increase joint stability and help prevent injury. Increased functional strength for sports and/or daily activities. More lean body mass leads to less body fat. Higher metabolic rate due to increase in muscle. Improved self esteem and confidence. If you make the decision to add weight training into your workout program make sure to consult with a certified personal trainer or strength and conditioning specialist. They can design a plan for you that keeps you safe and continues to give you the results you desire.
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Body & Mind
Happiness: Volume 6 By Leann Richardson, M.Ed., LPC Happily we will next be assessing “Rule #5” out of the “10 Rules For Happiness” in this edition! “If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.” – Peace Pilgrim RULE #5: Pause for reflection; meditate on the good things in life. Focusing on the good aspects of life helps to prevent hedonic adaptation. Take some time to reflect on the fact that we were optimistic as children. We hoped good things would happen, we could get into arguments with our friends but didn’t let angry feelings stay with us and quickly got over it. Bad things were temporary and we tended not to blame ourselves for bad events. They just happened and we bounced back easily from them. To an extent being optimistic as an adult is simply remembering what we originally knew. But sometimes we need more than to just remember how we were as children. We need simple and easy activities we can do to bring back that childlike optimism. Keeping a diary is a tool you can use to learn to be more optimistic: Keep a diary in which you write about both good and bad events in your life. Write about the reasons why the good events will last, will spread and are as a result of your own actions. Write about the reasons why bad events will pass quickly, are limited in their effect on you and why you are not completely to blame. Write in your diary descriptions of your preferred future. Savor your positive experiences by writing about them in detail. Keep a gratitude diary. Reframing ALL unpleasant events in your diary will help you find hidden gifts. For fun I challenge you to take Seligman’s Optimism test. Go to his website at www.authentichappiness.org and register for free. Write about the results in your diary! For further coaching to learn how to be optimistic in order to gain true happiness call me at 405-315-6330 for an appointment!
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My Home
Decorating Trend Report: Winter 2011 By Jennifer Hicks CID / Designing Diva Interiors, LLC www.DecorateOKC.net/blog Photos: Sherri Hultner
At least twice a year, designers and retail store buyers flock to the mecca known as Market. Searching for the hottest items, inspiration for their next project or the perfect pièce de résistance for that picky client, this is every manufacturer’s chance to show the world what they’ve been working on for the last year. Since market showrooms work six months in advance I will be sharing with you a few of the biggest decorating trends for the fall/winter of 2011. Pick one, pick a few! The great news is, they can all live together peacefully without too much effort so you can make a big statement with just a few little additions to your humble abode.
of today are 100% designer-inspired with tailored lines, gorgeous fabrics and the courage to go where no slipcover has gone before-- on everything from ottomans to bar stools. The bar stool seen here is covered in a natural linen which fits in almost anywhere and makes a fashion statement all by itself without clashing with your other focal points in a room! 2) Simple fabrics and textures. I couldn’t help but notice that everything seemed to be going back to a simpler time with homage being paid to the farmhouse/cottage look. Table linens, throw pillows, ribbons-even scarvesand other decorative accessories abound in burlap, linen, lace, rustic metal and mesh wire. I’ve always
Pin a brooch on one to dress it up for a special occassion or leave bare for everyday dining. 3) Numbers and Initials. While this trend isn’t exactly “new” it sure doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. The classic monogram is hotter than ever, showing up on the expected (pillow shams) to the unexpected (shower curtains). As for the numbers, there doesn’t appear
1) Slip covered seating. Forget everything you thought you knew about sloppy furniture covers! The slipcovers
to be a formula going on here! Just some pure simple fun with numerals printed on pillows, bedding, window panels, chair cushions, even wallpaper is sporting this smart trend!
been a fan of the clean, uncluttered vibe that these materials provided and I’ll admit, I was in designer heaven when I saw an entire wall of these beautiful table clothes and decorative throws. Do I even need to point out how many things they would go with?! 10 edmondactive.com
4) Navigation decoration. Want to dress up a wall in a hurry and be fashionable on the cheap? Hang a large map or compass for instant style. Who would have thought that those dreary maps from geography class would have ever charmed us as adults? Globes, maps and compasses all point to great decorating this fall. For added
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drama, create your own wallpaper by gathering enough maps to completely cover your space but burn the edges before you install. This look really suits a home office or a boy’s bedroom. 5) Vintage charm. Nearly every showroom had something noticeably in common: vintage was making its way back in a huge way. From lighting to fashion, there was definitely something to bring back the nostalgia everywhere I looked. Look for Christmas decorations circa 1950’s, lace linens that remind you of your grandmother and faded, time-worn colors that blend perfectly into today’s modern decor. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be expensive to get this look. Many of us have vintage finds in our own attics and paint suppliers offer an array of kits to help you add antique charm to any piece of furniture. The *great *news is this isn’t a trend that will be out of style by next year. There’s a reason for the saying “history repeats itself”. Hang on to Aunt Hazel’s handkerchiefs... they’ll look lovely hung on a clothesline in the mud room and better still- you will think good thoughts every time you walk through the room. And isn’t that what great design is all about? Designing Diva Interiors specializes in Fusion Design which is
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My Yard
Edmond YMCA Youth Garden By Sherri Hultner
It’s always exciting to hear an idea
and then get to see it unfold. Last July,
when we interviewed Mayor Douglas on the State of Edmond, she had
mentioned with much joy the prospect of a community garden. This July,
we are highlighting the fruit of these efforts between the City of Edmond and the Edmond YMCA.
And, not only is this a community
garden, the Y kids also sell the
vegetables & fruit they grow every
Friday starting at 11 am in front of the YMCA on Rankin.
These kids are getting an amazing
set of lessons to take through their
life about growing, maintaining, and sales, we commend everyone who was
involved in this project and hope to see it around for a long time.
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Metro Food & Drink
Guiltless Summer Grilling Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
By LaraVeazey,MA,RD/LD,CPTRegisteredDi
Discover the magic of marinade! After you fix and forget it, the marinade flavors and tenderizes.makes:6 servings Teriyaki Marinade 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Pork 2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 pound each) 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices Directions: 1. Mix all Teriyaki Marinade ingredients. Fold thin end of each pork tenderloin under so pork is an even thickness;
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secure with toothpicks. Place pork in resealable plastic food-storage bag or shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour marinade over pork; turn pork to coat with marinade. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning pork occasionally. 2. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat. 3. Remove pork from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill pork over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill and 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade and turning once, until pork is slightly pink in center. Cut pineapple slices in half. Add pineapple to grill for last 2 to 4 minutes of grilling, brushing with marinade and turning once. Discard any remaining marinade. 4. Remove toothpicks from pork. Cut pork across grain into thin slices. Serve with pineapple. Nutritional Information 1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 540mg; Total Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 1g,
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Vance’s Agave Margarita Recipe By Vance Wine Shop
Gregory / Edmond
2 parts mix (I like Pepper Creek Farms, Margaritaville or Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix) 1 part 100% Agave Tequila 1/2 part Cointreau juice of 1/2 lime (more if you want it less sweet) Salted glass rim (optional) If you like salt on the rim, rub glass rim with piece of lime, then invert into margarita salt. Use a shaker or pitcher to mix all ingredients, then shake or stir well with plenty of ice. Proportions are not set in stone.... you can make yours more or less strong, and more or less sweet. Using more Cointreau gives it more orange flavor and sweetens it up a bit. Triple Sec is a substitute for Cointreau, but the original recipe used Cointreau, which has more orange flavor. I don’t recommend Grand Marnier because it has Cognac in it which covers up the flavor of good Tequila. Always use 100% Agave tequila. That’s all that’s sold in Mexico. If it isn’t 100% agave, it must still be at least 51% agave-based, but it hasn’t the character of real Tequila. Any questions? Feel free to call or email. Have fun! edmondactive.com 15
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Renaissance Day Spa
RENAISSANCE SALON & SPA Renaissance Salon & Spa is the perfect place to stop in for a mini facial, express pedicure, a buff & polish or a rejuvinating massage! Get that summer glow for your summer evenings! This charming 100 year old farmhouse is located at 10440 N. Broadway Extension just off of Britton. Give them a call to make an appointment at 751-8888 or visit them online at SalonRen.com
Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages
Take a mini vacaction at any one of the 5 amazing cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages located in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors with a massage spa package, a candlelit breakfast and more. To book a reservation, visit Aaronsgate.com or call 405-282-0613. 16 edmondactive.com
FUNKY MONKEY For Funky, Trendy, Fun Clothing for everyone in family, stop in to Funky Monkey at 14101 N. May Avenue Ste 113! With designer clothing by Flowers by Zoe, Juicy & True Religion and 7 for All Mankind for Men & Boys, there’s something for everyone with amazing sales going on! Open Monday through Saturdays from 10 to 6 pm! Be sure to follow along at Facebook and at Twitter at @Funky__Monkey
SUPER SUPPERS is now MILLIES TABLE With 22 selections for healthy eating that are lowfat and are made fresh! Stop in to see what Millie has available in the Take N Bake Freezer and to pick up the July Menu! Give Millie a call at 330-9156 or stop in to the all new Millies Table at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond!
Our Sisters’ Closet is a quality resale shop that supports the YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter. We are excited to be in Edmond where the community is welcoming us with open arms. You are invited to visit our “Resale Boutique” at 101 E. Hurd (3 blocks N of 2nd and 1/2 way between Broadway and Boulevard. Tues - Sat 10-5 348-2442 Whether you shop or donate, you will be welcomed. We recently moved our OKC location to the Walnut Square Center I-240 & Penn. If you enjoy quality resale shopping, we invite you to visit our South Our Sisters’ Closet Boutique.
Timeless Accents is an adorable boutique in Arcadia just a ½ mile east of Pops carrying a great selection of beautiful and affordable home decor, antique windows , a great selection of Ariat clothing & boots & much much more! Check for Misty online at Facebook & Twitter @TimelessAccents for sales, new product & more!
I’m Just Sayin’ Gifts and More carries top name candles, home accessories and decor, housewares, handbags & jewelry and infants & toddler accessories, as well as full selection of seasonal accessories. You can also find amazing items from local artisans. Store hours are Monday Friday 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. and Saturday 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Stop in to this boutique in North Edmond located at 121 East Waterloo Road at the corner of Broadway & Waterloo in The Market at Cedar Lake! If you’re looking for something specific, give Sidney a call at 405.285.7210 Be sure to follow at Facebook @Imjustsayingiftsandmore
THE CLUBHOUSE BARBERSHOP Stop in to see Curtis and Co. at The Clubhouse Barbershop! Services for Men & Kids at affordabe prices make this upscale barbershop a great place to visit! Military discounts also available. Call at 286-2038 or stop in at 316 W. 33rd Street just west of Broadway. Be sure to stop by his website online at ClubhouseBarbershop.net
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THE BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM The Beef Jerky Emporium is your grilling headquarters with 2 inch dry rubbed steaks, spices, rubs, cobbler fillings & more! Stop by the Edmond store. which is located at 810 Danforth, next to Hobby Lobby, for an amazing selection of anything you may need for this years cookout with family and friends! And check for them online at Facebook @TheBeefJerkyEmporium!
CROSSFIT OKC Jason Boag, owner of Crossfit OKC on Enterprise Dr. here in Edmond offers a different philosophy to working out & training. It is a core strength & conditioning program that delivers a fitness that is by design, broad, general, and inclusive. to maximize results for any individual. You can follow Jason at Twitter & Facebook @CrossfitOKC, or at www.CrossfitOKC. com, or call at 405- 313-6996
POLE POSITION RACEWAY Be sure to stop into Pole Position Raceway in OKC on 2905 N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City, OK or give them a call at 405.942.2292 for track availability for personal or corporate parties! Great team building opportunity! Their hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – Midnight
SWEET PEACE Sweet Peace is Edmond’s destination when it comes to unique candy gifts and summer apparel & jewelry! Sweet Peace is located on Danforth Rd. just west of Santa Fe at 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 111, has a great selection of gifts & candy. You can also find jewelry, tshirts, hoodies & caps, stuffed animals & more! Their hours are Tues - Wed: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and don’t forget to follow Sweet Peace at Facebook!
EDMOND WINE SHOP Whether you are looking for unique beer and wine selections or your are new to selecting wines, the employees at Edmond Wine Shop are all very helpful and educated on every wine they carry, so don’t be shy, ask away! With a great selection of crafted beers just in time to enjoy the warm nights on the patio! Keep your eye out for sales and specials at Twitter & Facebook @ EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. till 9 pm!
LOTSA NOODLES Located on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a great place to stop with your family for a casual & fun dining experience. From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the excellent selection on their menu at a terrific price, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite! Try the all new ravioli dish & pizzas! They also have catering available for your party or corporate needs! Their food is freshly prepared and they have anything from pasta, sandwiches, salads ~ You’ll the casual atmosphere! You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials!
Be sure to stop in to Edmond’s own locally owned Sears store on 33rd St., just next to Charleston’s, where you can find appliances (great sales with installation!), lawn equipment, barbecues, treadmills, tools, tv’s, and more! If they don’t have what you need, they can order it for you! Stay in Edmond & save on name brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman & more! Follow them at Facebook @Sears Hometown Store Edmond, OK or at Twitter @ SearsHTEdmondOK
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We offer affordable & stylish accents, re-styled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts for every room and every taste! July 22nd & 23rd come in for 15% off select merchandise during Krazy Dayz and follow us at Serendipity Market @ Facebook and at www.serendipityofedmond.com Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast
Reserve your room at the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast and stop in to see the unique finds at the Arcadian Gift Shop! Conviently located at 1st and University, just across from UCO in Downtown Edmond. To book a reservation, which usually book up quickly this time of year, visit ArcadianInn.com or call 405-3486347. 18 edmondactive.com
Attention 2012 Seniors! Contact Chris Hultner of Hultner Photography now to schedule your 2012 Senior Session. Up to three outfit changes, 1 hour session including 5 hi res photos on a CD for $49.95! Schedule your session now as they will book up fast! Contact Chris at 405-315-6405 to schedule. You can see examples at HultnerPhotography.com or at Facebook @ HultnerPhotography
Paint Your Art Out is hands down Edmond’s party headquarters. This is a really fun place for your Girls Night Out, Kids Parties, Team Building exercises & corporate parties. Artist lead sessions mean absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit PaintYourArtOut.net for their current calendar of paintings and to register online! Located at 100 N. Broadway right in the heart of Edmond!
BODY LANGUAGE FITNESS Located at 17200 N. May Ave in Edmond, Body Language Fitness offers all types of fitness plans to all levels of ability. Be sure to call Haley Ray to get your fitness plan in high gear for the summer! For info on Bootcamps, call 405761-4790
Product Review
New Products We Love By Sherri Hultner
Crackle Nail Polish
It’s not often there is a change in the world of nail polish, besides hues, until now. I decided to step out and try this nail treatment, as it only came out 2 months ago. I tried a black undercoat with a plum metallic “crackle” top coat, which you can find at your local Sally Beauty Supply, with a quick drying clear coat. The other crackle finishes are silver, gold, grey, and more depending on the brand. The cost of these two polishes run at $8 combined. You can find a larger selection of colors at stores like Ulta with brands like OPI at a higher cost, but the lower cost polishes really stand up and look just as good as the higher priced product. Definitely worth a try!
Lime A-way vs. CLR Bath & Kitchen Daily
During the summer, who wants to spend more time cleaning? With everyone home during the summertime, especially kids, it’s hard to keep water spots & calcium build up from forming. And then there is calcium build up that is almost impossible to remove. We tested these two newer spray versions of lime & calcium cleaners to see if their claims were founded on our chrome kitchen faucet and our teenage boys toilet.
CLR Bath & Kitchen
This product should be in every single home in America. Not only does it do what it claims, it does it on contact. In addition, after the prescribed 3 minutes wait time, our kitchen faucet was spotless, even before rinsing. Here in Edmond the hard water will tend to make grey streaks in the bowls of our toilets and can accumulate calcium buildup. This product cut right through on contact. Amazing product and less toxic than the original, with a fresh scent.
Lime A-Way
This is the same Lime A-Way product as the original, and while it did get the water spots & calcium off our kitchen faucet, it left a foggy set of streaks and took longer than the CLR Daily and it had to be reapplied a second time to get the rest of the calcium build up off. This product is pretty toxic and did not have the fresh scent as the CLR Daily. For toilets, it did cut through heavy calcium deposits, but again, it took longer than the CLR Daily.
“A Jar for my Tears” by Local Author Jane Wilson
Jane Wilson’s life changed the moment she heard the words breast cancer, fast forwarding to her current book A Jar for my Tears. Not only is this an inspirational and spiritual book for women going through breast cancer, but it is also a daily journal for the breast cancer survivor to help them through the trials of treatment, emotional trials and more. Remember this book for either yourself, or any woman you know who is dealing with the fight of her life! Available at I’m Just Sayin… Gifts and more, located on Broadway and Waterloo in Edmond.
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Field Trip
OKC Boathouse District
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Field Trip
By all appearances rowing has really
taken hold in Oklahoma City. The Boathouse District has been expanding rapidly, with the
addition of the Devon Boathouse and the finish line tower, and even more plans are in the works for further expansion. Both OU
and UCO are making plans to build their own boathouses in the district.
The Boathouse District has already been
recognized as an Olympic-level training site with the state-of-the-art facilities in the Devon Boathouse. They have a rowing flow-pool, an
altitude chamber, weight rooms and about a hundred rowing machines.
The whole idea behind the Boathouse
District is to get the public out on the river and involved in the sport, and it’s working.
You can join the crowd and sign up for classes at the Chesapeake or Devon Boathouses. They even have summer camps for the kids. Call (405) 552-4040 for more info.
Parks & Rec
A Guide To Edmond’s Awesome Parks July is National Parks and Recreation month and Edmond has an amazing
group of parks & interconnected trails, which is one of the things that make our great city stand out. In this month’s feature, we have highlighted all 26 parks, yes we have 26, in this issue to help you navigate your way. If you are new to
Edmond, we hope this guide will help you find your favorite! Not all parks are the same, and I can attest to the fact that you will find something different at each one! Also, be sure to stop into the MAC center at Mitch Park too, as they
have some fantastic classes that are unbelievably priced, for all age groups and such a great way to have fun & stay cool! You can find out more at http://www. EdmondOK.com/Parks/Rec or by calling 359 – 4630.
Bickham-Rudkin Park Rankin & 33rd Street Hours: Dawn to dusk Pavilions
Playground Restrooms Parking
Brookhaven Park
2208 N Brookhaven Drive Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground
Water fountain
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Centennial Park Whispering Creek & Shadybrook Hours: Dawn to dusk Playground
Water fountain
Chitwood Park W First & Story
Hours: Dawn to dusk, pavilion until 10 p.m. Pavilions Trails
Playground Restrooms Parking
Water fountain
Dog Park
Rankin & 33rd Street Hours: Dawn to dusk Restrooms Parking
Water fountain
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E.C. Hafer Park 1034 S Bryant
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m. Pavilions Trails
Playground Restrooms Parking
Water fountain
Fink Park
2nd Street & Garland Godfrey Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m. Pavilions Trails
Playground Parking
Water fountain
Gossett Park
717 N University Drive Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground Parking
Water fountain
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Johnson Park
Hurd & Smythe Street Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground Parking
Water fountain
Kelly Park
1114 Taurus Drive Hours: Dawn to dusk Playground Parking
Water fountain
KickingBird Golf Club 1600 E Danforth Road Hours:
Fee Pavilions Restrooms Parking Golf
Water fountain
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Kickingbird Tennis 1500 E Danforth Road Hours:
Fee Restrooms Tennis
Water fountain
MAC & Senior Center 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive Hours:
Restrooms Parking
Water fountain
Mathis Skate Park 1305 W Covell
Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Restrooms Parking
Water fountain
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Meadow Lakes Park Meadow Lake Drive & Winding Lane Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground Parking Tennis
Water fountain
Mitch Park
1501 W Covell
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m. Pavilions Trails
Picnic tables Playground Restrooms Parking
Disc golf
Water fountain
Pelican Bay 1034 S Bryant Hours: Varies Fee Pavilions Restrooms Parking
Swimming
Water fountain Pay phone
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Penick Park Fretz & Wayne
Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground Parking
Shannon Miller Park Jackson & First Hours: Dawn to dusk Parking
Water fountain
Stephenson Park E 4th & Littler
Hours: Dawn to dusk, pavilion until 10 p.m. Pavilions
Playground Restrooms Parking Tennis
Water fountain
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Ted Anderson Park 2405 S Rankin
Hours: Dawn to dusk Picnic tables Playground Parking
Water fountain
Westborough Park Ryan Way & Saint Christopher Hours: Dawn to dusk Trails
Playground
Whispering Heights Park Grandview Terrace & Meadow Lane Hours: Dawn to dusk Pavilions
Playground Parking Tennis
Water fountain
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Events Calendar
July 2011
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- MAYB Regionals @ Edmond Public Schools - USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament @ Hafer Park
- “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater - 9th Annual KickingBird Classic @ KickingBird Golf Club
- “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater
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- USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament @ Hafer Park
- Summer Blast Camp - Session I: Peace, Love Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park
- Summer Blast Camp - Session II: Slumber Party Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park
- USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament @ Hafer Park
- Summer Blast Camp - Session I: Peace, Love Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park
- Summer Blast Camp - Session II: Slumber Party Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park
- Play in the Park @ Stephenson Park - Farmer’s Market & Jr. Market for Kids @ Fesitval Market Place - Water Polo @ Pelican Bay
- Summer Blast Camp - Session I: Peace, Love Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - Water Polo @ Pelican Bay Aquatic Center - Farmer’s Market & Jr. Market for Kids @ Fesitval Market Place
- Summer Blast Camp - Session II: Slumber Party Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - Water Polo @ Pelican Bay Aquatic Center - Farmer’s Market & Jr. Market for Kids @ Fesitval Market Place
Events Calendar
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- Dive-In Move Night - The Sandlot @ Pelican Bay - Summer Concert in the Park - Bonham Revue @ Hafer Park - The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater
- Summer Blast Camp - Session I: Peace, Love Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater - Summer Concert in the Park - Roland Bowling Band @ Hafer Park
- Summer Blast Camp - Session II: Slumber Party Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - Summer Concert in the Park - Souled Out @ Hafer Park - Dive-In Move Night Madagascar @ Pelican Bay
- MAYB Regionals @ Edmond Public Schools - USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament @ Hafer Park
- The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater - Edmond Jr. Rodeo @ Carl Benne Arena - “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater
- Summer Blast Camp - Session I: Peace, Love Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater - “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater
- Summer Blast Camp - Session II: Slumber Party Camp @ MAC at Mitch Park - Krazy Daze @ Downtown Edmond - Edmond Jr. Rodeo @ Carl Benne Arena,
- MAYB Regionals @ Edmond Public Schools - USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament @ Hafer Park - LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant @ Mitchell Hall Theater - Farmer’s Market @ Festival Market Place
- The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater - Edmond Jr. Rodeo @ Carl Benne Arena - “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater - Farmer’s Market @ Festival Market Place - 9th Annual KickingBird Classic @ KickingBird Golf
- The Wizard of Oz @ Mitch Park Amphitheater - “Annie Get Your Gun” @ Mitchell Hall Theater - Farmer’s Market @ Festival Market Place - Family Fun Night @ KickingBird Golf Club
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- Krazy Daze @ Downtown Edmond - Edmond Jr. Rodeo @ Carl Benne Arena - Farmer’s Market @ Festival Market Place
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