April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018

Vol. 18, No. 48

In This Issue BELLY DANCER

Belly Dancer, in real life is located in front of On Cue at 33rd and Kelly but is hidden somewhere in our paper this week. Email contest@ edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information see page 4.

Summer Activities & Downtown Edmond Arts Festival Program Inserted today!

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Sunny High 74° Low 47° PHOTO BY MELINDA INFANTE

The fun, splendor and food of the 40th annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival returns next week. Thousands are expected for the three day event, May 4 to 6.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Partly cloudy High 77° Low 55°

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Partly cloudy High 80° Low 59°

The 40th annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival will be bigger than ever before and its start is just around the corner.

In fact next week, May 4 to 6 will see the arts, music and food return to downtown Edmond.

This year the Arts Festival has been extended north to Campbell Street. In the past, it stopped at Hurd.

As has been the case in recent years, the Festival Marketplace will be used for many of the shows, as well as food vendors. It closes to the public Wednesday, May 2 at 8 a.m. so some of the

set up can be done on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The festival is organized by the Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA). There will be dozens of artists represented during the three-day festival. On Friday and Saturday it will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday, it opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.

The event is family friendly as there will be face painting as well as many games and a moonwalk.

If you’re coming downtown that weekend, be prepared. Many

streets are closed through almost all of Sunday. Those include portions of Broadway, First and Main Street.

Many streets will be blocked with water barricades. Organizers said that helps to ensure the safety and security for all attending. As in the past, the public is asked not to bring pets to the festival.

Overall it promises to be another weekend of fun, which will again draw thousands to Edmond.

For any questions, please call DEBA at 249-9391.

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DEBA helping victims of wildfires

The big band sound will flood the music hall of Armstrong Auditorium on the evening of May 10.

Glenn Miller Orchestra closes out Armstrong season The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings A Legend Lives On to Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., marking the venue’s season finale. With a unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest orchestras of all time.

“The band will captivate the audience through an exhilarating performance that will leave the crowd standing,” said Ryan Malone, Armstrong Auditorium concert manager.

“The Glenn Miller Orchestra continues its tradition of using the most talented

Performing on May 10 musicians of our time.”

Since 1956, the present-day Glenn Miller Orchestra has consistently been touring around the world, offering 300 live performances a year, showcasing an exquisite jazz sound and world-class swing dance engagements.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra made its mark at the famed Glen Island Casino and was signed for film performances such as Sun Valley Serenade in the 40s. Thus, A Legend Lives On high-

District adds school days to make up for walkout

By Steve Gust The Edmond School District has added three additional days of instruction to help make up classroom time lost in the state teacher walkout earlier this month.

During a special meeting Thursday, the school board opted to turn a previous day off, April 27, into an instructional day. In addition, students are scheduled to go to school on May 24 and 25.

Edmond Superintendent Bret Towne noted the additional days would give the district just over the 1,080 hours of instruction required by the state.

April 27, a Friday, had previously been designated a day off for students and staff. Traditionally, Edmond schedules an "April Day," as the lone holiday between spring break and the end of the school year.

Although extra days were added, there was concern by board members that some families already had

booked vacations on the days previously considered holidays.

Member Lee Ann Kuhlman hoped the district would work with parents and students who had made such plans. Board President Meredith Exline said some families may have bought plane tickets already. Member Jamie Underwood said if such proof could be shown to schools, students shouldn't be punished for missing those days.

Kuhlman also wanted school administrators to be aware of the policy, which passed 4-0. Member Kathleen Duncan was absent for the special session.

After the meeting, Edmond Santa Fe High School principal Jason Hayes said the district had used six inclement weather days to make up six of the nine days missed.

The last day of school is May 25, and teachers will have to report to schools on May 29, the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

lights Glenn Miller’s greatest hits such as Moonlight Serenade and In the Mood.

Armstrong Auditorium is a worldclass concert venue located in Edmond offering 823 guests an unforgettable musical experience. With only 75 feet from the stage to the back wall, every seat provides excellent sight-lines.

Tickets to the Glenn Miller Orchestra begin at $31. For more information about ticket options, subscriptions, group rates or current exhibits, please visit www.ArmstrongAuditorium.org or call 405-285-1010.

The Downtown Edmond Business Association will collect monetary donations for the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation to help victims of the recent Oklahoma wildfires.

"Many ranchers have lost everything they have; the wildfires have destroyed their livestock, grass, hay, fences and more. We just want to do what we can to help,” Downtown Edmond Business Association president Stephanie Carel said.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation says that 100 percent of all donations will be distributed directly to Oklahoma ranchers who have been affected by the fires. Donations can be made at participating Downtown Edmond businesses.

An updated list will be posted on the Downtown Edmond Business Association's website downtownedmondok.com and social media pages.

For further information, contact Elena Listen at info@downtownedmondok.co m or (405) 249-9391.

----Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA) is a membership organization formed by business owners in Downtown Edmond.

DEBA holds many familyfriendly events throughout the year.

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From the Publisher

Why was a room fee harmful?

Many politicians, both in and out of election cycles, tout their focus on creating and keeping good Oklahoma jobs. The tourism industry here in Oklahoma is a top performing industry right under our noses.

Most people are likely familiar with the frequently touted (and research-proven) positive effects Ray Hibbard of travel on our work performance, relationships and personal well-being. It’s travel’s economic power, though, that arguably deserves more attention — especially in Oklahoma and in Edmond.

Policies that protect and promote travel — from improvements to our roads and airports, to safely keeping America’s doors open and welcoming to international visitors — are necessary for the health of our country. It’s our country’s top service export, generating $2.4 trillion in economic output each year. Any additional tax or fee for lodging is a burden and can stunt the growth of the travel and tourism industry here in Oklahoma. That is the reason our legislature wisely retracted the $5 per night room fee. Visitors coming to Oklahoma are the best kind of economic growth. They come, spend their money, pay taxes on what they purchase including room taxes and then they leave.

This means a community does not need to add any infrastructure or services to support visitors.

Travel makes a difference in our communities and lives every day — and has done so for years in Oklahoma and Edmond. We are blessed in our community with a top shelf organization that make much out of what they must work with in Edmond. Edmond has no natural tourist attraction like a mountain or beach. The Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau led by Cathy Williams White has a small force that does an incredible job of promoting what Edmond has to offer and bringing in folks that will leave their tax dollars behind to the benefit of all of us. With our new Edmond Conference Center at I-35 and Covell, the ECVB is hard at work making sure that not only does it stay filled up but that groups using our conference center get out and about to see what else Edmond has to offer. They do a fantastic job.

Travel is a top-10 employer in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Spending by travelers everywhere in the U.S., which currently totals over $1 trillion annually, supports 15.6 million American jobs. That’s one in nine Americans whose employment depends on a healthy travel industry.

This week, travel industry workers across the country are celebrating the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). This year’s theme, “Travel Then and Now,” highlights travel’s long history of supporting jobs, businesses and livelihoods everywhere in America and our industry’s enduring ethos of welcoming visitors from near and far—while emphasizing the need to craft smart, travel-friendly policies that keep jobs flourishing.

One in nine Americans depend on a healthy travel industry for their employment — and it’s not just those directly working in the travel industry either. In 2017, travel generated $75.6 billion in state and local tax revenue, more than enough to

pay all state and local police and fire fighters, or 1.25 million public school teachers (preschool and k—12) across the U.S. Those economic benefits aren’t just isolated to top tourism hubs like New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas either—they ripple throughout communities nationwide. From the early days of Frontier City to today’s Bricktown and Thunders games, travel has meant a large impact on our local economy.

Given these extraordinary returns, it’s important that our elected leaders seek avenues to support and expand travel to and within the U.S., and right here in Edmond. The most important thing is to do no harm as in adding a fee per room. For one room for one night, the $5 didn’t sound like much.

However, if you are looking a booking a block of room for a conference or convention, it can amount to hundreds of dollars and could make the difference between going to a location in Oklahoma or booking in another state.

Modernizing our travel infrastructure in the United States, particularly our airports, is critical.

Our country’s aviation system is one element of travel firmly stuck in the past. This may surprise you but not a single U.S. airport is ranked in the top 25 in the world. This is partly due to the financing structure that funds improvement projects at major airports, which has not been altered since 2000. Reliable funding for our nation’s airports could modernize our World War II-era air traffic control system, make much-needed safety updates, and add gate space—which would spur competition among airlines by allowing more carrier options, improving prices and service for customers.

Regarding Oklahoma City, we need an airport that has a customs office. It is nuts for us to have to land a plane in Dallas only to go through customs and then take off again to land in Oklahoma City.

Growing international visitation to the U.S. is also crucial to preserving the economic engine that is travel. Our country’s share of the competitive international travel market is shrinking and has been since 2015. Even with the current strength of the stock market and low unemployment, the U.S. economy will suffer unless we turn this trend around. Just a 1.7 percent drop in America’s international travel market share has already cost the

U.S. economy four million additional visitors, $32.2 billion in additional spending at American businesses and—most importantly—100,000 additional jobs that could have been created if we had simply maintained our 2015 market share level as global travel volume grew. As an industry focused on welcoming visitors from all walks of life, we are uniquely positioned to help the administration with this goal.

American business leaders across a variety of industries have taken notice of this trend and continue to work with the administration through groups like the Visit U.S. Coalition, which seek to emphasize that the U.S. can be the most secure and most welcoming country in the world for international visitors.

We are also in position to boost travel’s effect on our lives and the Oklahoma economy by encouraging the American workforce to use their earned time off to travel and see our great country. The U.S. is well on its way to becoming a “no vacation nation,” with a 20 percent decline in vacation days used since the year 2000. Many workers cite a lack of encouragement from employers and a work culture emphasizing productivity above balance. This lifestyle has consequences for our health, our families, our relationships and our work performance—and local employers can do their part to change this dynamic at work.

Green Shoe Foundation promotes business roundtable A business roundtable discussion and event on the effects of childhood trauma on the state’s health from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Oklahoma City County Health Department’s Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Campus Auditorium, 2600 NE 63rd St OKC, OK 73111.

The free public event “Trauma in Oklahoma What Has Happened to Us and What Do We Do Now?” will focus on how trauma affects the mental health of citizens in Oklahoma and how therapy and awareness can lessen its effects.

The event is hosted by the Green Shoe Foundation, INTEGRIS, A Chance to Change, Pivot-A Turning Point for Youth and the Oklahoma City County Health Department of Oklahoma City “Recognizing the need to address trauma, which is anything less than nurturing experiences in childhood and as adults, the Healthy Minds OK partners are committed to improving our Oklahoma’s ranking through focused and collaborative efforts,” said Jeanean South, Green Shoe Executive Director.

“Impactful events such as this Business Roundtable, give Oklahomans an opportunity to learn more about being trauma-informed through awareness, education and programs with the goal of healing and improved outcomes for our State.”

To kickoff May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the Skydance Bridge will be lit green on May 1. Green is the color for mental health awareness #greenlightmentalhealth.

To be an exhibitor or for more information, please email info@greenshoe.org. RSVP by emailing paulzetta_fields@occhd.org. More information is available at www.healthymindsok.org.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6.

Columnist questions ex-FBI director ..............................................Page 8.

RED Day Run nears ....................................................................Page 11.

Benefit rodeo ..............................................................................Page 13.

George Gust reviews thriller film ‘Traffik’....................................Page 15.

Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15.

Rotary Club & scholarships ........................................................Page 18.

Business news ............................................................................Page 21.

Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Find the ‘Belly Dancer’ bear’ We are continuing the bear art for our regular weekly contest.

Belly Dancer, in real life is located in front of On Cue at 33rd and Kelly but is hidden somewhere in our paper this week.

Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Belly Dancer is by artist Joshua Tobey.

“We love that Edmond encourages business owners to purchase art. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of the artwork, our bear is friendly and greets our customers with a wave and a smile. Our bear has personality and has been known to dress up from time to time (we think he may be a Thunder fan). We encourage customers to take selfies with our bear and tag @oncueexpress and use the hashtag #MyOnCue.”- Laura Griffith Aufleger, VP Corporate Communications for OnCue

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Addiction treatment center sets 2019 opening Arcadia Trails, a new addiction treatment center, is being built on the campus of Integris Health Edmond with plans to open next spring.

The facility aims to improve care for people whose primary diagnosis is a substance use disorder.

Its program will be designed around a 90-day stay, with one year of follow-up care.

The program includes five phases, beginning with evaluation, detox and education about the biological basis of addiction. The program then progresses through assessing one’s strengths and challenges, learning coping and relationship skills, incorporating spirituality into life and planning ways to stay sober after discharge.

About $26 million for the 40-bed facility has been raised from foundations and individual Oklahomans, said Kelly Dyer Fry, editor of The Oklahoman and vice president of news for The Oklahoman Media Com-

pany. She and Oklahoma lawyer Reggie Whitten; Terri White, commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; and Dr. Murali Krishna, co-founder of the James L. Hall Center for Mind Body and Spirit, have been working for at least six years toward building Arcadia Trails.

Initially, a staff of about 25 people will include physicians, nurses, psychologists, therapists and support staff. The number of employees is expected to grow, along with the number of patients.

The facility will include a conference center, which community groups could use for meetings or special events, Avilla Williams, president of Integris Health Edmond, said at a recent groundbreaking. Staff also will offer educational sessions aimed at treatment providers or the general community, she said.

From NewsOK.com

PHOTOS PROVIDED

Among the scholarship recipients at SW Oklahoma State in Weatherford were six students from Edmond. They are, front row, from left, Mandee R. Davis, Katie N. Hutchinson and Kayley A. Humann. On the back are Colton M. Sharp, Robert J. Harwell and Lance R. Allen.

Six Edmond students awarded stipends at SW Okla. State Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy recently held its annual honors and awards convocation on the Weatherford campus. Awards were presented to outstanding students in the college.

The Edmond students getting scholarships were Mandee R. Davis, $2,000 from the Jerry & Margaret Hodge Practice Grant; Katie N.

City doing road work Work to resurface all neighborhood streets in the Chowning Heights neighborhood has begun, effective this week. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks with cooperative weather.

The list of streets impacted includes: Blackwelder Avenue, Chartrand Avenue, Royal Way, Crown Drive, Castle Road, Queens Circle, Beano Bend, Righto Way, Chartrand Court, Normal Lane and Willis Way. The roadways will remain open during this time, and residents should experience minimal delays.

This resurfacing is part of the scheduled 2017-18 Mill & Overlay projects for the City of Edmond. Haskell Lemon Construction is the contractor for these projects with a total cost of $2,146,758.70.

Hutchinson, $1,000 from the Irby Family Practice Grantl; Kayley A. Humann, $1,000 from the Cindy Toal Memorial Scholarship; Colton M. Sharp, $1,000 from the Norman E. Foster Memorial Scholarship; Robert J. Harwell, $1,300 from the Brewster Family Scholarship; and Lance R. Allen, $1,000 from the Irby Family Practice Grant.

Send news, photos to news@edmondpaper.com

EEDA 2018 Abstract available The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently released the 2018 Edmond Economic Abstract.

The 10-page economic profile, published annually by the EEDA and sponsored by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, contains demographic information including population, income levels, cost of living, crime figures, traffic counts and more.

The 2018 Economic Abstract also features information on Edmond's residential and commercial real estate markets, tax collections and education information.

"The Abstract is an essential tool for anyone promoting the Edmond area as well as for those considering a move to

Edmond," said Janet Yowell, executive director of the EEDA. "The information provided in the Abstract plays a significant role in a company's decision to expand their business in Edmond."

The information in the 2018 Economic Abstract is carefully researched by the EEDA from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI, C2ER, the Oklahoma Tax Commission and more.

Copies are available at the Edmond Economic Development Authority, 825 E. Second St., Suite 200. The Economic Abstract is also available on www.eeda.com.

For more information, please contact the EEDA at (405) 340-0116.

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April 26 ---- In the Gallery ---- UCO Wind Symphony ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- Fun Home – The Acclaimed Musical ---- Disney's The Little Mermaid ---- MIAA Conference Championship ---- Festival of the Arts April 27 ---- In the Gallery ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- Fun Home – The Acclaimed Musical ---- Disney's The Little Mermaid ---- Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company ---- Oklahoma VS. Kansas Border Bash Rodeo ---- OC Commencement ---- OC vs. RSU DH ---- Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger ---- Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum ---- Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell ---- MIAA Conference Championship ---- Festival of the Arts ---- Foreigner in Concert ---- United States Tennis Association District Championship

OSU First Couple & Tree Planters President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann recently joined in the annual celebration of OSU’s progress by planting a Shingle Oak (quercus imbricaria) tree near Bennett Chapel on the south side of campus. For the seventh year in a row, Oklahoma State University has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effectively manage 3,200 trees within the main campus’ 800-acre boundary.

PHOTO PROVIDED

April 28 ---- In the Gallery ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- Fun Home – The Acclaimed Musical ---- Disney's The Little Mermaid ---- Oklahoma VS. Kansas Border Bash Rodeo ---- Eat, Drink, Art ---- Have Your Cake and Eat it, too!

---- Spring Sampler Tour ---- Spring Garden Tour ---- Miss Brown to You ---- Choral Masterworks Concert: Cherubini Requiem ---- OKC Marathon packet pick up and lunch ---- OC vs. RSU ---- Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger ---- Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum ---- Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell ---- MIAA Conference Championship ---- Festival of the Arts ---- Celebration of World Languages ---- Deep Deuce Sessions ---- United States Tennis Association District Championship ---- Edmond Farmers Market April 29 ---- In the Gallery ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- Fun Home – The Acclaimed Musical ---- Spring Sampler Tour ---- Disney's The Little Mermaid ---- Oklahoma VS. Kansas Border Bash Rodeo ---- UCO Percussion Consort ---- OKC Memorial Run with TeamOC ---- Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger ---- Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum ---- Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell ---- Festival of the Arts ---- United States Tennis Association District Championship ---- OKC Memorial Run More information on events In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Featuring works by James Coplin http://www.edmondfinearts.com In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Step into the classroom with famed teacher Frank Reilly. For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Enjoy the works of the greatest Native American artist. For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. This exhibition presents pieces that are rarely on view.

For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; this exhibition presents pieces by contemporary artists and sculptors and is considered an expression of “realism” while directing attention to the importance of what you do not see.

For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Fun Home – The Acclaimed Musical Location: Lyric Theatre Show times: Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Extra Info: The True Story that Became the Tony Award-Winning Musical!

For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.lyrictheatreokc.com Disney's The Little Mermaid Location: The Pollard Theater Company in Guthrie Show times: Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

Extra Info: Enjoy the love story under the sea. For tickets and more information go to www.thepollard.org.

UCO Wind Symphony Location: Mitchell Hall Theatre, UCO Time: 7:30 p.m.

Extra Info: Purchase tickets online at Mitchellhalltheatre.com, or 405-9743375 Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Location: UCO Jazz Lab Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. and show starts at 6 p.m.

Extra Info: $15 per person. Jazz/Fusion/Soul First come first serve seating 405-974-2100 or www.ucojazzlab.com Oklahoma vs. Kansas Border Bash Rodeo Location: Lazy E Arena For more information and tickets call 405-282-RIDE or go to www.LazyE.com OC Commencement Location: Okla. Christian University For more information go to oc.edu/graduation OC vs. RSU DH Location: Oklahoma Christian University, Lawson Softball Complex, Tom Heath Softball Field at Lawson Plaza Time: 3 to 10 p.m.

Eat, Drink, Art Location: Oak Tree Country Club More Info: 7 to 10:30 p.m., $75 each This is the premier arts event in Edmond with live & silent auctions, food, wine and friends. Purchase tickets by calling 340-4481 or go to www.edmondfinearts.com Have Your Cake and Eat it, too!

Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Area pastry chefs will create delectable and sometimes outrageous cakes based on the art that inspires them.

Stroll the gallery to view the culinary creations next to the painting that inspired them. $5 per ticket at the

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Upcoming events at Best of Books Here are two events at Edmond’s Best of Books you may not want to miss.

Oklahoma author Lou Berney, winner of an Edgar Award for his novel, “The Long and Faraway Gone,” will host a workshop on plot and narrative structure from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the store, 1313 E Danforth Rd. Tickets are $25.

If you have participated in a past Best of Books Writing Series, phone the store at 405-340-9202 for a special rate.

The only signings at Best of Books’ event on Saturday will be adoption papers: To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, the shop will host the Free to Live Animal Sanctuary beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to a story time event focusing on rescue animals, customers can meet and adopt pets at the store. In-stock items will sell for 20 percent off, and the store will give away prizes and provide refreshments..

Adelya Gosmanova

Edmond ballerina part of Big Apple competition Adelya Gosmanova, 15, of Edmond, joined other dancers this month during the Youth America Grand Prix New York City Finals.

Dancers were selected from 25 U.S. cities and eight international locations for one week of ballet and contemporary competitions. Adelya won her place in the finals with the scores she received at the Dallas

Youth America Grand Prix Regional Competition held in February.

She is the daughter of Dr. Albina Gosmanova and Dr. Niyaz Gosmanov, of Edmond. She has studied classical ballet for 10 years with Lisa Webb at Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts in Edmond. Adelya also is a freshman at Heritage Hall High School.

Parents Helping Parents’ founder to address May’s group meeting The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at McLaren's Pantry located at 3414 South Boulevard in the Boulevard Shopping Center located in the southeast corner of 33rd and Boulevard.

The restaurant is closed to the general public at 6 p.m. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Our speaker

is Pat Nichols, Founder of Parents Helping Parents.

His topic is, "Secrets to Recovery, Ours and Theirs." Parents Helping Parents provides support and resources for parents of addicted children (any age child). This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

Events door to vote and enjoy coffee and cake. For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Spring Sampler Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Begins 1 p.m. April 28 and ends April 29 at 1:45 p.m., 45minute tours of the spring exhibitions. For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Spring Garden Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Tour the museum gardens for more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Miss Brown to You Location: UCO Jazz Lab Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and

From Page 6 show starts to 8 p.m.; $10. First come first serve seating for more information call 405-974-2100 or go to www.ucojazzlab.com Choral Masterworks Concert: Cherubini Requiem Location: Mitchell Hall Theatre, UCO Time: 7:30 p.m.; Purchase tickets online at Mitchellhalltheatre.com, or 405-974-3375 OKC Marathon packet pick up and lunch Location: Oklahoma Christian University, Gaylord University Center, North Lobby. Time: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OC vs. RSU Location: Oklahoma Christian University, Lawson Softball Complex, Tom Heath Softball Field at Lawson Plaza Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Agency is misnamed I wonder how much justice there is at the Department of Justice these days?

Politics isn’t in short supply though. I’m not sure why that’s such a large part of the equation these days.

If there is a crime, then prosecute. If there is not a crime then don’t prosecute.

Steve As it is now we have a Special Prosecutor who has spent millions of dollars and so far has indicted a handful of Russians for buying about $50,000 worth of Facebook ads.

That brings me to my next point: election integrity.

Society is aghast to think Russians might be involved in our elections.

I’m not crazy about the idea myself.

Yet if we want legal fair elections, shouldn’t we also make sure the people voting have a right to vote?

For some reason, liberals in this nation become unhinged with the idea of a voter identifcation card.

Having a voter ID card makes perfect sense to me.

Also, shouldn’t we also make sure the people voting are citizens?

Is that too much to ask?

Finally, the former FBI Director,

James Comey is an interesting fellow.

By the way, did you know he was the lead federal prosecutor in the Martha Stewart case?

I never did understand what her big crime was.

But I digress.

Gust Comey seems to give himself a great deal of importance in life.

He said he re-opened the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation a few weeks before the 2016 election because he believed she would win the presidency. And once she did, people needed to know she was honest.

Hence we had Comey’s new, brief investigation.

How ridiculous was that?

If she committed a crime she needed to be referred for prosecution. It didn’t matter if she was going to win a political race or not.

Then again, in the past few weeks we’ve discovered Comey’s family was pro-Hillary. That explains a lot.

Comey wasn’t an impartial law enforcement official when he was FBI director. That’s totally wrong.

(Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com.)

Confirm Pompeo

By Marc A. Thiessen Washington Post Writers Group For the first time in the history of the republic, it appears increasingly likely that a majority of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will vote against the president's nominee for secretary of state. If this happens, it would be a black mark not on Mike Pompeo's record, but on the reputation of this once-storied committee.

There are no instances of a secretary of state nominee ever receiving an unfavorable committee vote since such votes were first publicly recorded in 1925 (before that, the committee voted in closed session). Democrat John Kerry was approved in a unanimous voice vote, including from Sen. Rand Paul, RKy., who opposes Pom-

peo. Democrat Hillary Clinton was approved 16-1, despite concerns about foreign donors to the Clinton Foundation.

Madeleine Albright was approved unanimously, with the strong support of the committee's conservative then-chairman, Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., who called Albright "a tough and courageous lady" and voted for her despite saying she was "sincerely wrong" in some of her foreign policy views.

Other Democrats, including Warren Christopher and Cyrus Vance, were also approved unanimously in committee, as were Republicans Colin Powell, James Baker and George Shultz. Indeed, no secretary of state going back to Henry Kissinger had ever received more than two negative votes in the

Foreign Relations Committee — until Donald Trump became president.

Last year, all 10 Democrats on the committee voted "no" to Rex Tillerson's nomination, making him the first secretary of state to be approved on a partyline vote. Now, thanks to the opposition from those 10 Democrats and Paul, it appears Pompeo could soon become the first secretary of state nominee in history to receive a negative recommendation from the committee.

There is simply no excuse for this. There are no ethical questions hanging over Pompeo's nomination. He has engaged in no disqualifying personal conduct.

And no one questions that he is extraordinarily qualified for the job.

Indeed, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., said Pompeo "has a clear record of public service to his nation — in uniform, in Congress, and as the director of the CIA." Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he believes that Pompeo "will work hard to restore morale at State and work to supplement, not atrophy, the diplomatic tools at the Secretary of State's disposal." Yet both are voting against him.

Indeed, nine of the committee's 10 Democrats have declared their opposition to Pompeo — including two, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire — who voted for him to lead the CIA. Their opposition comes just as President Trump is preparing for a high-stakes nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Pompeo recently returned from North Korea, where he met with Kim and laid the groundwork for this historic meeting.

Frustration seen in election filings

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board There are numerous storylines from the candidate filings for Oklahoma's 2018 elections, although one stands out: People are fired up.

The sheer number of filings underscores this point.

All told, 794 people originally filed earlier this month for state and federal offices, the largest number since at least 2000. The total also was roughly 200 more than state Election Board officials anticipated.

Whether it was due to the anti-establishment message that helped get Donald Trump elected president, or general dissatisfaction with activity (or lack of) at the Statehouse, or attention stemming from the recent teachers' strike, the result is a heightened interest in public office. This is a good thing.

For years, Oklahomans have been unwilling to step into the political realm at the state and federal levels. When Democrats dominated state govern-

ment, Republican challengers were scarce. The same has been true in the decade-plus since the GOP moved into control. Even in races for open seats, all too often only one person might file.

That's not the case this year. Fifteen people filed and paid the fee to run for governor. Seven people hope to become lieutenant governor. Six are running for labor commissioner. Ten filed to replace Jim Bridenstine in the U.S. House of Representatives from District 1.

In the Legislature, the open seat in House District 82, in Edmond, drew 13 candidates, a dozen of them Republicans. In House District 98 and House District 68, both near Tulsa, nine candidates are running. Eight people are running for Senate District 30 and House District 41, both in the Oklahoma City area.

Two years ago, when 126 legislative seats were up

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for election, 39 candidates ran unopposed. This year, the only unopposed legislative races involve seats held by incumbents — and that number is small: just four of 14 Senate incumbents, and 16 of 69 House incumbents, are unchallenged.

Those seeking to oust incumbents aren't strictly from the opposing party. Rep. Bobby Cleveland, RSlaughterville, drew five Republican challengers (along with a Libertarian and a Democrat). Freshman Rep. Tess Teague, R-Choctaw, has three GOP opponents (and seven overall). Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, will face two Republican opponents in the primary.

Likewise, no single issue appears to be driving the turnout. Lawmakers criticized for voting against a package of tax increases to fund teacher pay raises are being challenged — but so are many members who voted in favor of the same plan.

The ballot will include scores of newcomers, but also some familiar names. Some are term-limited legislators, like Rep. Kevin Calvey (running for Oklahoma County commissioner). Others are leaving their current posts to pursue other offices, like Sens.

Eddie Fields (lieutenant governor) and Nathan Dahm (1st District Congress). Rep. Glen Mulready is running for insurance commissioner; Rep. Cory Williams hopes to become a district attorney; Rep. John Paul Jordan is seeking a judgeship. Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy wants to be lieutenant governor.

Inspired candidates turned out in droves last week. Now Oklahoma voters need to return the favor by showing up for the June 26 primary, and for the runoff and general elections later in the year.

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Trio due honor at museum event The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Annie Oakley Society will honor Mo Anderson of Keller Williams, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, and local winner of America’s Got Talent, Darci Lynne Farmer for their contributions to the American West during its annual luncheon on June 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Sam Noble Special Events Center.

“By recognizing the great contributions of those around us, we are ensuring that the unique spirit of the West stays relevant,” said Cathy Keating, Annie Oakley Society National Co-Chair. “This year’s honorees encompass the passion for excellence we all strive for, and it is our pleasure to recognize their great accomplishments during our festive luncheon.”

OSU energy savings now tops $50 million Oklahoma State University has surpassed the $50.1 million mark in energy savings across its five campuses.

OSU President Burns Hargis made the announcement during a regularly scheduled meeting of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents in Warner, Oklahoma, last week.

“The success of this program has made Oklahoma State University a leader across the state and nation in energy conservation,” said Hargis. “As a public land-grant institution, it is vital OSU do all it can to be good stewards of our resources and funding, and ensure we focus our dollars on our students’ academic experience.”

OSU launched its energy education program in July of 2007 through a partnership with Energy Education Inc., now Cenergistic.

The Dallas-based company was founded by OSU alumnus Dr. William Spears.

The behavior-based energy conservation program has recorded $50,104,911 in avoided costs across all five OSU campuses. The Stillwater campus has seen a total savings of nearly $40 million.

OSU Campus Savings, July 2007April 2018 OSU – Stillwater $39,550,960 OSU – Oklahoma City $2,772,840 OSU – Tulsa $2,898,684 OSU – Center Health Sciences $2,546,348

OSUIT – Okmulgee $2,336,079 “Energy conservation across the OSU system has truly been a group effort,” Hargis said. “Our students and employees have been receptive to making changes that have ultimately lead to the success of this program.”

Over the last 10 years the avoided energy costs have allowed for the construction and renovation of buildings on the Stillwater campus without increasing the overall maintenance and operational budget. In addition, the efforts have resulted in eleven residential halls earning the Energy Star label.

The newest advancement in energy management is the new Central Plant. This facility is the source of heating and cooling for most buildings on the Stillwater campus. Replacing the decades old WWII boilers at the old power plant will take OSU’s energy management system into the future.

Eleven facilities on the Stillwater campus have reached the $1 million mark in energy savings. Those buildings are the Advanced Technology Research Center, Agriculture Hall, Bennett Residence Hall, Boone Pickens Stadium, Edmon Low Library, Engineering South, Noble Research Center, the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Physical Sciences Building, the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development, and Willard Hall.

Living life to the fullest

By Adam Kemp NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman James Pratt wakes up every morning like it could be his last.

That was the prognosis his doctor gave him after a heart attack in March 2017 nearly ended his life.

He’s kept that thought with him as he goes on his daily run, racking up miles of laps in the pool or pedaling through the Arcadia forests on his mountain bike.

And that’s what got him to agree to sign up for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on Sunday.

“My doctor told me it could be too late for you,” Pratt said. “He told me to be right with God, because I might not make it to tomorrow.

“That’s when I got serious.”

Despite being active most of his life, riding motorcycles, fishing and flying planes, Pratt’s weight started to slip. At 6-feet tall, he weighed 240 pounds.

To make matters worse, heart disease runs in his family and claimed his dad’s life at age 76. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 366,800 lives per year.

Pratt started to try and walk every day, he was training to do the 2017 5K as part of the Memorial Marathon events last year.

“I thought I was being healthy,” Pratt said. “But I wasn’t doing enough.”

On March 18, 2017, Pratt suffered a major cardiac event.

Lying in bed while his wife Kay called 911, Pratt said he thought it was the end.

“I just knew the paramedics aren’t going to make it here in time,” he says before breaking down in tears.

“I wasn’t scared of dying, I was scared to leave my wife. She’s my high school sweetheart, and I’m just crazy about her.”

The paramedics arrived in time and stabilized Pratt. He was rushed to the Oklahoma City Heart Hospital where doctors did emergency heart catheterization surgery and installed a heart stent.

He visited his cardiologist who delivered the most somber news yet.

The doctor told Pratt his heart was very sick and that he might not have much time left. He then said he knew Pratt was working out, but he needed to do more.

“I was scared,” Pratt said. “Every

Mem. Marathon Sunday morning I woke up and I was scared that if I didn’t work out that day I would be dead tomorrow.

“It’s not a very fun way to live. But I was motivated every day.”

For the past year, Pratt has gotten up at 5 a.m. nearly every morning to go for a walk, swim or bike ride.

Anything the 58-year-old can do to keep moving and prolong that death sentence.

He was slow at first, not able to run for more than a few hundred yards at a time and barely making it from one end of the pool to the other.

But he got out every day and every day he was able to run, swim or bike just a little bit more.

“When he puts his mind to something he becomes obsessive,” his wife Kay Pratt said. “Every single day he would tell me that if he did not get up and go do something he felt like he was going to die.”

Rain, snow, 100-degree days, it did not matter. He made a home for himself at the Mitch Park YMCA and has shed nearly 50 pounds in the process.

On Sunday, a little more than a year since suffering a heart attack that nearly claimed his life, Pratt will line up outside the Oklahoma City Memorial with thousands of others to participate in his first marathon.

Pratt has history with the bombing as well.

He worked downtown in April 1995, but wasn’t working the day the blast claimed the lives of 168 people.

He was working as a computer consultant at the time. He volunteered his services to the Red Cross afterward to set up a computer system that helped keep track donations sent in for victims of the bombing and the distribution of those funds.

He’s excited to try and take on the marathon. He’s run several halfmarathons this year already and thinks he’s ready to step up to the full thing.

The risks are still there for Pratt.

His heart disease isn’t going away.

But he’s not going to stop.

“I’m not scared every day," Pratt said. "I’m just going every day.”

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Showing up at a previous RED Day Run was Mo Anderson, a well known and longtime business and community leader.

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Keller Williams’ event May 12

RED Day Run will help five area nonprofits

Keller Williams of Central Oklahoma (KWCO) will be holding their fourth annual fundraising event, the RED Day Run in Downtown Edmond Saturday, May 12.

Packet pick up and registration begins Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 to 8:30 a.m., with the race starting at 9 a.m. This year's goal is to raise over $100,000 for five Edmond-area nonprofits including Wings Special Needs Community, Project 66 Food & Resource Center, Caleb’s Cause Foundation, Make-AWish Oklahoma, and Folds of Honor.

Wings exists to enhance the lives of adults with special needs through creative post high school educational programs and specialized job training, encouraging members to realize the vast potential inside them, achieve new levels of independence, and thrive. Project 66 food pantry is a local faith based ministry providing food to families of need in Edmond, Arcadia, and the surrounding communities. Make-A-Wish Oklahoma grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions all over Oklahoma.

Caleb’s Cause Foundation was created to allow children of all ages to be able to serve local children in need by supplying diapers to thousands of local families each year.

Folds Of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of the fallen, wounded, and disabled military veterans who served in the armed forces.

“The RED Day Run is our most exciting event of the year because we get to practice what we preach and give back to the community that has given so much to us,” said KWCO Team Leader Nathian Daniel. “We’re thrilled to have it start and finish right in front of our Downtown Edmond office.”

Registration is open and is only $35. ($20 for 18 and younger). Each registrant has the opportunity to vote for his or her favorite local non profit and choose the 5k or the 1 mile fun run. The organizations will receive

the funds raised from registrations and sponsorships on a pro-rata basis, and were each chosen for their commitment to the needs of the people of the metro.

Last year the RED Day Run distributed $90,000 to four local charities allowing them to help over 29,000 people in the metro area. Since the events inception, over $250,000 has been raised by Realtors, affiliates, and runners for those most in need in and around Edmond.

Introduced in 2009, RED Day was created by Keller Williams Realty to recognize the leadership of KW ViceChairman of the Board and long-time Edmond resident, Mo Anderson, in crafting the culture of the company.

Giving back to the community in which KW realtors live and work is at the heart of company culture. Designed to fulfill the ‘Giving Where You Live’ montre, RED Day is celebrated the second week of May. The company-wide day of giving earned its moniker from the signature hue of the real estate company and also serves as an acronym of the principles describing our goal: Renew, Energize, Donate.

‘With this run, we’re renewing our dedication and promise to serve the community that gives so much to us as professionals,’ said Brad Reeser, realtor and behind-the-scenes organizer.

‘We’re energizing our colleagues, friends, and neighbors to help those in their own backyard; and we’re providing much-needed funding to extremely worthy organizations providing relief to thousands right here in Edmond.’

To register for the run and to find out more about the local non benefitting from the fundraiser, visit www.centralokredday.com. To learn more about Keller Williams and the RED Day of service, go to http://www.kw.com/kw/redday.

If you or your business is interested in giving back with us, you’re in luck!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call Penny Tully at (405) 705-7749.

Hoisting a huge trophy, at a previous event, is Alex Deir .

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If you’re into the Scottish culture then Yukon will be the place to be April 27 to 29 for the Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games.

In addition to games, left, there will be entertainment above, by the musical act Cleghorn, a Celtic Rock band.

Iron Thistle Festival celebrates all things Celtic A family-favorite festival, sponsored by the United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, will be held April 27-29 at the Mollie Spencer Farm (formerly known as Kirkpatrick Family Farm), 1001 Garth Brooks Boulevard in Yukon. The Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish culture.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy a taste of Scotland and other Celtic nations through the many activities and entertainers. To kick off the festival, Friday evening will be a Scottish fire festival on the main field at 8:15 p.m. Following the fire festival, a ceilidh (an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling) will take place at 8:45 p.m. in the music tent.

April 27 to 29 Saturday the festival opens at 10 a.m. Featured performers include Cleghorn, America’s Celtic Rock Band; Flowers of Edinburgh who perform traditional Scottish, Irish and original jigs and reels; Ravens Three – another popular Oklahoma Celtic ensemble, and many more. The entire schedule is posted on the Iron Thistle Facebook page.

In addition to musical acts, pipe bands and Celtic dancing, athletes come from all over Oklahoma to compete in the Highland Games. These heavy events feature the popular caber toss where a long log is tossed by the athlete end over end among other Scottish games.

The kids’ area has crafts and games. Families can also watch dogs herding sheep and see Highland cattle. Other attractions include Celtic-themed vendors, food trucks with traditional Scottish food, clan tents, genealogy research and a crofters' village.

Admission is 9 & under - free; 10 & up - $8 each in advance, $10 at the gate. Weekend pass advance purchase - $15 Hours: Friday - 7 to 10 pm; Saturday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.unitedscotsok.com/iron-thistle/ For more information, visit www.unitedscotsok.com. Special thanks to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and the City of Yukon for making the Iron Thistle possible.

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The Kingfisher Roundup Club will be the location May 6 for a cancer research fundraiser done in the name of the late-Floyd Cross.

May 6 rodeo benefits cancer research Cowboys from across the country will saddle up for the eighth annual Cross Family Benefit for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation on May 6 in Kingfisher.

The event honors the life of Floyd Cross, who battled and defeated recurring bouts of liver and colon cancer for 12 years before passing away in 2016. The Cross family launched the event in 2011 to celebrate Floyd and to support cancer research at OMRF. This year’s event will also honor the memory of Jenni Spray, a beloved cousin of the Cross family, who passed away in 2017 after fighting cerebral

palsy for her entire life. Event organizers will present the Floyd Cross Memorial Steer Wrestling Jackpot in her honor.

All profits will go to research for cancer and childhood diseases at the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit research institute.

“The Cross family’s steer wrestling competition shows exactly how Oklahomans can band together to do something meaningful to help combat disease and to have some fun doing it,” said OMRF Vice President of Development Penny Voss. “We are grateful for the hard work that goes into this event. It’s a real grassroots effort that brings the

community together for a cause we can all get behind: fighting cancer.”

In addition to the steer wrestling competition and event t-shirt sales, raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each or six for $5. They will also be accepting donations.

There will also be concessions featuring pulled pork, with all proceeds going to the benefit.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Kingfisher Rodeo Roundup Club Arena. Books are open for entry from 10 a.m. until noon.

Admission is free. To enter or for more information, call Sherrie Cross at (405) 313-1776.

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Crest putting off plans for new Edmond store

By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Crest Foods is holding off on its future store in Edmond as the company looks to expand its footprint near Yukon and Mustang amid increased competition from new WinCo stores in the Oklahoma City area.

"We are pulling back on the reins," said Bruce Harroz, president of Crest.

"We want to keep our prices low."

The company is looking to push forward on two stores with one in Yukon and Mustang, but the exact locations have not been released.

The company purchased 16.72-acres of land several years ago on the northwest corner of Sooner Road and Covell Road in Edmond, and last fall began dirt work preparing a pad site.

At that time, Harroz stated that

the building project would begin in about a year. But after construction bids came in over budget he has delayed construction for another two to three years.

"We are just going to wait it out," Harroz said.

There are no plans to sell the site, Harroz said, but he is sticking to the company philosophy of paying for new stores with cash rather than taking out loans.

On May 2, 2017, a site plan was approved by Edmond's planning commission for the possible 106,565square-foot store and no timeline was set on when the store would have been completed.

Crest is based out of Edmond at its store on 15th Street and Santa Fe Avenue.

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Oklahoma Choral Artist members, from left, are Carla Walker of Edmond, Bobbie Garrity, Jim Henline and Jean Shackleton rehearse for the upcoming OCA concert, ‘Ode to Song.’

Oklahoma Choral Artists set May 6 concert ‘Ode to Song’ Oklahoma Choral Artists will present “Ode to Song,” their spring celebration of music, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Putnam City Christian Church, 4215 N. Grove Avenue in Warr Acres. John Peebles, Artistic Director, will conduct the concert aided by virtuoso accompanist Jean Shackleton and, for two selections, guest artist Preston Drain on the French horn.

Oklahoma Choral Artists, a group of local, talented singers, was founded by the late John Blackwell in 2006. Edmond residents Carla Walker and Elaine Warner are members of the group.

With a few departures, the choral selections to be performed are meditations on or about music, songs and singing ranging from the light and celebrative “When I Hear Music” by Greg Gilpin to Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch’s “Musicks Empire (from Triptych),” This work creates a possible image of the birth and development of music and song.

A concert highlight is the lush, sustained setting of “When I Have Sung My Songs to You” by Oklahoma State University’s Director of Vocal and Choral Activities, Dr. Z. Randall

Stroope.

Another Oklahoma –connected piece admonishes all to move with the muses. “All Music Must Dance” was composed by Dr. Darla Eshelman, Professor and Vocal Music Education Coordinator at the University of Central Oklahoma.

As the centerpiece for the concert, Oklahoma Choral Artists (OCA) will sing the emotional selection, “The Awakening,” by Joseph M. Martin.

This selection describes a world in which music and song have faded into silence, but for which there is hope for a reveille.

Other selections include Felix Mendelssohn’s “And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth” from Elijah and Peter Willsher’s “Everyone Suddenly Burst Out Singing,” which depicts the eternal power of music and singing.

It has become a tradition since the 2016 Memorial Concert for founder John Blackwell and his wife, Carol, OCA alto, to perform Jeffery L. Ames’, “In Remembrance,” memorializing those who have inspired and worked to promote excellence in the arts, particularly choral music.

The concert is open to the public and there is no admission charge.

Baby Boomers need fitness

By Brian Attebery Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with.

Some say they may be aging gracefully but sure are not about to go away. They are arAttebery guably one of the strongest (mentally) groups out there and due to the increased awareness of physical fitness in the baby boomer’ population, they are taking their physical strength seriously too.

Long gone are the myths that many baby boomers grew up with about weight lifting making you slow, inflexible and bulking you up.

A growing number of baby boomers are recognizing the power of strength training to give them better mobility, functional fitness and endurance.

Motion is “lotion” to the joints and our bones only move with the muscles we build and maintain.

As it is, 62 percent of those between the ages of 50 and 64 currently have at least one chronic condition as a result of obesity (such as high cholesterol or heart disease) [source: Trust for America's Health].

It's estimated that by 2030, around 25 percent of boomers will have diabetes [source: American Hospital Association].

Baby boomers are starting to recognize more and more the importance of a healthy exercise plan

along with proper nutrition to improve their body fat composition and prevent many diseases associated with obesity. I have witnessed several baby boomer clients of mine drastically reduce their medications for diabetes and heart disease as they reduced their body fat levels and increased their muscle and heart strength. We all can have an impact on our health through a lifestyle of fitness.

Baby boomers need to approach their fitness with a logical, systematic approach by having a professional design them an appropriate program based on their individual needs and level of fitness.

If you have been exercising all your life, even you need to make adjustments to your workouts as your body ages and changes.

Getting older is also just an indication that you have had more time for wear and tear on the body whether you did anything wrong or not. I have seen many older people also be stronger and more capable than some people in their 20s. It is all about taking care of yourself and being smart about how you train throughout your life.

In my opinion, most baby boomers should participate in strength training a minimum of two to three days per week and cardiovascular workouts such as walking and biking should be done most days of the week. There are many

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Young millennials are enjoying the good life, until a biker gang invades their weekend getaway and threatens their lives. It’s all part of the new film ‘Traffik.’

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‘Traffik’ delivers on suspense & thrills

By George Gust “Traffik” is the latest suspense thriller from director Deon Taylor.

A young couple and their friends are off for a romantic weekend in the mountains when a chance encounter at a gas station crosses their path with a seedy biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea (Paula Patton) and John (Omar Epps) must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their lurid secrets.

“Traffik” is a thriller with an underlying focus on female empowerment headed by a fantastic performance by Patton. Patton was able to bring a strength to the role that speaks to everyone’s primal desire to survive. And with the lurid subject matter of the film also heightens this threat for the female characters in the film, as the antagonist aim to kidnap the women for their sex trafficking scheme. It feels like “Traffik” wants to tackle this issue with a serious eye, but outside of Patton’s gripping performance, it feels like the narrative is too in your face and over the top to be taken seriously.

While Patton’s performance steals the show, with a solid supporting performance from Epps, the characterization in “Traffik” leaves much to be desired. The main relationship between Epps and Patton is built up, but overall the relationships feel flat and serve more as a place setting than a reason to care about these characters. And on the other side of the conflict the antagonists are effec-

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ways to get that done.

An AARP survey of adults aged 50 and older found that strength training was the most popular exercise activity (31 percent), followed by aerobics (22 percent).

Other popular activities identified in the survey include walking, dancing, yoga, golf, and water activities.

Many of these exercises are offered to older adults in group fitness settings at health clubs or community centers, and it is the group setting that keeps many older adults coming back. I have several that come into my facility around the same time and the sense of community and friendship is very obvious to everyone.

Fitness can create a community.

Baby boomers are strong, fit and active. If you are a baby boomer and have not jumped on the fitness wagon, now is the time to do it.

You have planned for retirement to live a long, healthy, comfortable life. Do not let your lack of fitness keep you from enjoying it to the fullest.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.c om)

tive, if not somewhat over the top cheesy at times, especially the leader of the gang Red, (Luke Goss).

Goss brought a fair amount of intensity and even more slime to his character whose gang is engaged in an abhorrent trafficking scheme.

Overall, “Traffik” is a predictable by the numbers suspense thriller on its face, however a powerhouse performance by Patton and slick visual style elevates this movie from a TV movie of the week to an effective tension filled thriller with a message. “Traffik” isn’t necessarily a movie you’d have to see in theaters, but on a bored weekday evening or rainy afternoon this movie could hit the right note if you’re in the mood for a taught tension thriller.

“Traffik” is rated R for violent and disturbing material, language throughout, some drug use and sexual content.

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Helping the Ronald McDonald House, are, from left, Deb Corbett, Shannon Chappell, Danielle Pullen (manager RMH), Shelley Goetz, Susan Balkenbush, Billye Peterson (ERWC - Pres.), Deb Kukuk and Bev Hanna-Fedde.

GOP women help Ronald McDonald House

The Edmond Republican Women's Club "Caring for America" team presented the Ronald McDonald House in Oklahoma City with 17 pounds of pull-tabs.

It's truly amazing by collecting the little tabs you pull to open soda, soup or other aluminum cans can make recycling these aluminum gems into funds that help offset the House's expenses.

Collecting pull-tabs is a great program that benefits the Ronald McDonald House families and is easy to organize. The Ronald McDonald House helps care for families while children undergo medical treatment.

“Thanks to Billye Peterson (ERWC President) and Danielle Pullen (Manager of the RMH evening shift) for the official 17-pound presentation,” said Deb Corbett of the club.

Dinner was donated by Jimmy Johns in Edmond. Getting a special thanks was James Hershey at the 2801 E. Memorial Road - Jimmy John's - location.

Corbett said the eatery fed 45 people. She thanked them for their love of the community and thinking of those at Ronald McDonald House.

Edmond Republican Women's Club: or further information or to get-involved in a most worthy organization that's focus is on education, please mark your calendar today to attend our monthly meeting of the Edmond Corbett further explained the Edmond Republican Women's Club meets at Johnnie's (33rd St. in Edmond) on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m .

However there will be a very special meeting in May. May's meeting will be held in the evening on May 21 at 6:45 p.m.

It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn located at I-35 and Covell Rd.in Edmond. Titled "Primary Review II" it will be an excellent opportunity to hear Republican candidates for the office of governor. Candidates for the office of lieutenant governor also speak and answer questions.

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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Christopher Sansam may be on the verge of a huge discovery in the fight against cancer.

Discovery may explain how some cells become cancerous Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have discovered a way in which cells duplicate themselves accurately and completely.

The new findings provide a better understanding of how cells replicate, and it could help outline how and why this process goes wrong in cancer.

The genome is the complete set of genes or genetic material in an organism. Each cell carries the full set of genes from mom and dad, so every time a cell divides — which happens not only as we grow, but also throughout our lives as our cells repair and regenerate themselves — the genome must be accurately and completely duplicated. The process of genome duplication is called DNA replication.

DNA replication is extremely complex, said OMRF scientist Christopher Sansam, Ph.D. So, it’s not surprising that it goes awry, and the results can be devastating. Mistakes in DNA replication can lead to cancer.

“The best way to think about the genome is as an instruction manual — a really giant one — that gets copied every time a cell divides. This takes tens of thousands of cellular photocopiers to achieve,” said Sansam.

These copiers, said Sansam, have to ensure genetic information is replicated completely and without error.

This is a key issue in cancer, a disease caused by damage to genetic material.

In his lab at OMRF, Sansam and his research team studied what prompted the process of DNA replica-

tion and where in the genome that process began.

Their research revealed a novel function for a type of cellular proteins called BET proteins and established an interaction between them and a protein essential in initiating DNA replication called TICRR. This point of interaction appears to be crucial in the identification of genetic marks that serve as a starting point for the process.

Sansam said this finding will allow for researchers to begin working toward new potential drug targets that can zero in on cancers at the origin point of this cell division process.

“In the early progression of cancer this copying of the genome goes awry, but we didn’t know how this happens,” said Sansam. “Now that we understand how these marks influence replication, we can look to see if that contributes to cancer formation. This could prove to be a big piece of the puzzle.”

The findings were published in the journal Genes & Development.

This work was supported by grant Nos. 5P20GM103636 and 1R01GM121703 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a part of the National Institutes of Health. Additional funding was provided by a Health Research Program Award from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). OMRF researchers Courtney Sansam, Ph.D., Katarzyna Pietrzak, Maciej Kerlin, Blanka Majchrzycka, Jingrong Chen and Susannah Rankin, Ph.D., contributed to the findings.

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Rotary selects six for $12,000 in scholarships Six students from Edmond high schools were selected for $2,000 college scholarships each by Edmond Rotary Club recently.

The service organization meets at noon every Wednesday at Mercy Clinic Primary Care, located at 15th and the west I-35 Service Road.

The Edmond Rotary Club welcomes any interested party to attend its weekly meetings. Lunch is available for $12.50. Reservations may be made by contacting club secretary Allison Calhoun at acalh@cox.net.

Sydney Austin, Santa Fe Sydney is a seamammal Junior Curator at the OKC Zoo and its veterinary program, volunteering more than 1,000 hours and is among only 45 teens selected annually. She is a church Austin childcare worker and volunteer teacher for children, including those with special needs; member of the church’s Youth Leadership and is a cellist for the school orchestra. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University, studying zoology, followed by veterinary school with an eventual goal of working in a sea life rescue center. She is the daughter of Michael and Amanda Austin.

Catherine Brown, North Catherine is very involved: Miss Teen Oklahoma Candidate and Miss Teen USA Semifinalist, People’s Choice Award; Oklahoma Youth Orchestra student advisory board and North Band, Brown junior representative and, the next year, president; AllState Honor Band; and Central Oklahoma Directors Association Honors Band. As a volunteer, she has been a BALTO candidate, member of Art Club and Sun Club, and volunteered at Bradford Village since age 6. She plans to attend Oklahoma City University, study business accounting and music performance. She is the daughter of John Brown and Laurie Brown.

Chaya Crittenden, North Chaya’s persistence shows in Track and Field sports. She overcame a significant injury as a freshman to help the team earn its first Conference Championship. She is a seven-event heptath- Crittenden lete and a state medalist, competing at Nationals despite injuries. A violinist, she is a summer nanny, weekly sitter and a commercial office cleaner. Since she was 8, she has assisted numerous elderly neighbors unselfishly and has vol-

unteered in food drives. She plans to run track in college, study kinesiology and become a physical therapist. She is the daughter of Cherise Crittenden.

Brynnan Duncan, North Brynnan earned her own way to an overseas medical mission and has leadership and mission endeavors in the country. An AllState Swim Team member, she has been a state qualifier all four years. She is an academic award winner in pottery and has achieved high honors in state Industrial Art comDuncan petitions – painting, pen-and-ink and ceramics. She is a lifeguard/ instructor/swim team coach at Oak Tree, and served as a BALTO candidate. She plans to attend University of Central Oklahoma in business/marketing and hopes to own an event planning company. She is the daughter of Shane and Peggy Duncan.

Haley Jones, Santa Fe Haley is not only senior captain of the cheer team, but volunteer for: Miracle League, which is specialneeds baseball; Oklahoma Beautiful Trash off; Edmond Thanksgiving Communitywide dinner; Citizens Caring for Children; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Edmond Women’s Club ambassador; Jones Student Council; was the only Santa Fe student selected as counselor for state Student Council Leadership Camp; and dance coach for Santa Fe’s fundraiser. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University, study criminal justice and become a forensic profiler. She is the daughter of Rhonda Ward and Jeff Jones.

Sarah McLain, Memorial Sarah is cheer team captain (twice) and has been involved with the sport since age 4, serving as State Team Leader. She is a full-time cheer coach.

For the last one-and-a-half years, she has created prayer blankets through her church, was a Ms. EMHS candidate and swim teacher, and is an academic achiever. She plans to attend the University of Oklahoma, study broadcast journalism, eventually become a news anchor, and create a non-profit for counseling and college tuition help McLain for children who are orphaned or have lost a parent. Sarah is the daughter of Vincent (deceased) and Jane McLain.

For more information and to apply next year, go to www.edmondrotary.com.

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REMEMBERING --- The campus of Oklahoma Christian University again remembered the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City. The school flew Oklahoma and American flags to remember the 168 victims of the terrorist act.

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Sen. James Lankford, left, and Sec. of State nominee Mike Pompeo.

Lankford supports nomination of Pomeo as Secretary of State Sen. James Lankford (R-Edmond) released the following statement after meeting with CIA Director Mike Pomeo, who is now the President’s nominee to be the Secretary of State: "Mike Pompeo is a hard-working public servant who is dedicated to the security of our nation and understands the priority and value of peaceful diplomacy. I completely support Mike Pompeo to be our next Secretary of State. During our conversation today, we discussed how Mike, if confirmed, can work with Congress to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately overseas while supporting the outstanding men and women serving in our nation’s diplomatic

corps. He and I both agree that U.S. leadership in the world is needed now more than ever; however, U.S. leadership should not equate to cash handouts to foreign countries or international organizations. We must be diligent in our oversight of taxpayer dollars, especially those spent overseas, and I am glad to say that Mike has expressed his commitment to this idea. There are major challenges facing our nation that require careful diplomacy and strength.”

Lankford serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, as well as the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form. The cost is $35, which includes a photograph.

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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These carrots are grown, chemical free, at the Indigo Acres farm.

Upcoming area Farmer’s Market set Join Indigo Acres for a free annual Farmer’s Market on the Indigo Acres farm on Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4050 West Evergreen Drive.

This is located roughly 2.5 miles north of Waterloo off Western.

There will be a charge of $5 per child to cover the cost of art and craft supplies.

The event will have various locally grown and locally made items available for purchase as well as ongoing tours, a small petting zoo and gardening and painting activities for the kids. Families are urged to come and enjoy some time outdoors learning about the local food movement here

in Oklahoma. There is plenty of parking available.

Vendors will include fresh produce from Indigo Acres, home baked pies and cookies from Granny Had One, wine and gourmet spreads from Wild Horse Canyon Farms, eggs and produce from God's Little Acre, fresh pet food from Pet Wants and more.

Check out Indigo Acres on Facebook for the most up-to-date info. Indigo Acres is a small family-owned chemical-free produce farm in a third season of growing produce and selling through different outlets including the Edmond Farmer’s Market.

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This photo was taken in the Indigo Acres backyard during a monthly gathering of local like-minded chemical-free farmers. The farmers learn from each other's successes and failures. Pictured front are Wes and April McKasson of Earth Garden Project, another chemical free produce farm near Piedmont.

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Canterbury schedules new season Canterbury Voices is proud to announce its 2018 – 2019 season. The season includes Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, Canterbury’s holiday tradition Canterbury Christmas, and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.

The organization celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, and the scale of the season reflects the celebration of this special occasion. Season tickets start at $40 and are on sale now.

“I am thrilled to direct these three concerts for Canterbury next season,” said Dr. Randi Von Ellefson, the artistic director of the organization. “Conducting Britten’s 20th century masterwork, War Requiem, on the 100th anniversary of the armistice signing that ended World War I, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am eager to undertake,” Ellefson continued. “Oklahoma City loves our annual holiday concert, and our singers and audiences are excited to perform and hear Carmina Burana again. I can’t think of a more perfect way to start Canterbury’s 50th birthday.”

Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem will be performed on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall.

The piece combines text from the traditional Latin requiem with the poetry of Wilfred Owens, a young soldier who died in combat one week prior to the armistice signing.

Canterbury will collaborate with students from its Canterbury Youth Voices program, choirs from Oklahoma City University, three accom-

plished soloists, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. With these talented partners, the piece will be presented on a massive scale that only Oklahoma’s leading community choir can make possible.

Choral music is practically synonymous with Christmas music. Canterbury celebrates the holiday with its traditional Canterbury Christmas concert on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Canterbury invites families to continue a tradition, or start a new one, of bringing the entire family to this evening full of classic standards and some new music celebrating the season.

Canterbury will also perform as part of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Classics concert on Sept. 15.

The chorus will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, conducted by the Philharmonic’s new music director Alexander Mickelthwate. Tickets for this concert are available through the Philharmonic or the Civic Center Music Hall.

Season tickets are on sale now, and start at just $40. To purchase, call (405) 232-7464. Single tickets for the entire season go on sale August 15, 2018.

Canterbury will hold auditions for potential singers on Aug. 10 and 11.

Canterbury will start accepting audition appointments on July 9.

Appointments can be made by calling Canterbury’s offices at (405) 232-7464.

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The final celebration shows the dollars raised.

More than $97,000 raised

Children’s Hospital Foundation gets help from UCO students University of Central Oklahoma students participating in BronchoThon (Miracle Network Dance Marathon) raised more than $97,000 for Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF)). The event began April 14 at 2 p.m. and ended at 10 p.m. All registered students in attendance stood on their feet dancing and participating in activities for eight hours to raise money benefiting sick and injured children of Oklahoma.

“The BronchoThon organization would not be what it is without the support of our student body,” said Charles Spells, executive director of BronchoThon. “Students at UCO are striving to make a difference for the children of Oklahoma. We are one generation fighting for the next! We have united to support a great cause in a fun and exciting way that allows us to see the direct impact we are making on our community. This whole year we have worked to raise awareness and financial support for Children’s Hospital Foundation. Every dollar is a miracle in our eyes and because of that we were able to make more than 97,000 miracles happen for the kids.”

During the opening ceremonies, students formed a long tunnel for each Miracle Kid to run through.

Families with children who have received care through programs supported by CHF, attended the event.

Activities for the kids ranged from dancing, playing basketball, playing

in a giant ball pit and making craft projects.

The event had more than 600 registered dancers and had several Disney princesses and other familiar characters attend the event during the Disney Hour!

“We are grateful for the tremendous passion and energy these UCO students displayed,” stated Kathy McCracken, executive director, Children’s Hospital Foundation. “The growth of BronchoThon these past two years has been incredible. We are excited to know that this program has set a standard for their campus for the years to come.”

Students helped to raise the money throughout the year by asking for donations for donuts, hotdogs and coffee, hosting benefit nights at local restaurants, collaborating with other student organizations on campus, letter writing campaigns and online fundraising.

Sponsors and Partners for the 2018 Dance Marathon included: University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA), Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, UCO Transportation & Parking Services, UCO Housing & Dining, UCO Fraternity & Sorority Life, UCO Campus Activities Council, UCO Tech Store, PDQ, McAlister’s Deli, Hideaway Pizza, Chipotle, OKC Energy FC, Aspen Coffee Company, and Kona Ice. To support Children’s Hospital Foundation, please visit www.chfKids.com.

Home market holding steady

By Brian Preston March sales of 375 closed transactions came up 10 short of last March. Bring year to date sales up two transactions with 852 vs last year’s 850.

Active Listing are up 46 from February but they are down 227 listings from march last year a drop of 13.3 percent. Pending contracts are up from February but down 15 percent from last year. This has been a trend of pendings down and sales around the same. An example is in the last six years we have had between 60 and 200 more pending sales for March then this March. But closings for this March has only been beaten by two other Marchs in the last six years and those were by nine and 11 transactions. the other months were

as low as 30 transactions compared to this year. So Realtors are cleaning up the system or more transactions are getting to table.

New homes pending contracts are down 27.9 percent from last year.

Like the entire market the pending sales for new homes are down 40186 units over the last six years. But unlike the entire market the closed sales are the lowest in last years for March between one and 31 transactions. new home Pending sales dropped a bit from February but it was mostly in the $250,001 to $300,000 where they did not replenish their number and dropped by a third since February.

(Editor’s Note: Preston is a Realtor and following home sales in his monthly online Preston Report.)

Allton joins Arledge & Associates Anita Allton has joined Arledge and Associates the accounting firm announced.

Allton, a graduate of East Central University, will join the firm as a bookkeeper.

“Anita’s professionalism from working within an office environment makes her a perfect fit for our Arledge family,” said Jim Denton, managing partner. “We’re looking forward to having her join our team of bookkeepers to provide even more great services to our clients.”

Arledge & Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting.

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Held for 20th year

‘Small Business Day’ May 1 at the Capitol Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb announced the 20th Annual Oklahoma Small Business Day will be held Tuesday, May 1 at the state Capitol. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the second floor rotunda with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m.

“By traveling to all 77 Oklahoma counties each year, I know firsthand that small businesses are not only the majority of Oklahoma businesses, but also the backbone of Oklahoma’s economy,” Lamb said.

“In order for Oklahoma to prosper economically, we must collectively create a pro-business, anti-regulatory environment in order for our thousands of Oklahoma small businesses to flourish. Small Business Day provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase Oklahoma’s small employers and their employees to the legislature while allowing legislators a platform to visit one on one with leaders from across the state who represent a multitude of industries.”

The event will feature legislative updates from Speaker of the House Charles McCall and Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz. The Lt. Governor’s Small Business Awards of Excellence will also be awarded.

Small Business Day partners include The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), The State Chamber of Oklahoma, The Tulsa Regional Chamber, The Northwest Chamber, The Oklahoma Business Roundtable and The Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OKACTE).

To register for Small Business Day, visit https://engage.nfib.org/events?state=OK If you have any questions about the event please call the Lt. Governor’s office at 405-521-2161.

Leadership Oklahoma class includes Edmond graduates

Founded in 1986, Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide nonprofit organization that educates and connects the state’s premier leaders to help make a positive impact on the future of the State.

Jodi Cline, Edward Jones Investments, Ponca City, served as the Program Committee Chair for the 31st Class of Leadership Oklahoma. The acclaimed ninemonth program was completed by 50 Oklahomans who attended issues-oriented sessions in Lawton, Norman, McAlester, PHOTO PROVIDED Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Durant, A trio of Edmond residents bask on their accomplishment of completing Enid and Guymon. Topics for 2017-2018 included state gov- Leadership Oklahoma training. From left are Jodi Cline, Leadership Oklahoma, and grads John Osborne, Josh McClintock, Dr. Victor McCullough ernment, energy, education, and Brent Kisling of Leadership Oklahoma. water, military issues, tribal govdent, Wilco Machine & Fab, Inc., Marlow; Lori Boyd, ernment, agriculture, economic development, human Chief Operating Officer, The Children's Center Rehaservices and the criminal justice system. bilitation Hospital, Yukon; Tiffani Bruton, Director of “The graduates of Class 31 are a talented, diverse Public Affairs, Cox Communications, Tulsa; Brig Gen group of leaders who will work with the Leadership Oklahoma Network to develop real solutions to make Dave Burgy, Chief of Staff, Oklahoma Air National Oklahoma a better state through their involvement in Guard, Tulsa; Susan Damron, Director, Educational Programs, Oklahoma Bar Association, OKC; Samantha state issues and leadership in the private, public and Davidson, Government Affairs and Policy Manager, nonprofit sectors,” said Marion Paden, President and GlobalHealth, OKC; Mike Dooley, Deputy ComCEO of Leadership Oklahoma. “We look forward to mander, Field Artillery School, Department of the their continued involvement and growing commitArmy Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Lawton; ment to move our state forward.”

Dena Drabek, Chief Operating Officer, Oklahoma Graduates of Class 31 and their employers and Watch, OKC; Rusty Edmiston, Vice President, Operaplaces of residence are: Cinthya Allen, Area Manager, tions SiteMaster, Collinsville; Lauren Ellis, President External Affairs, AT&T, Norman; Christopher Azbell, and CEO, United Way of Southwest Oklahoma, DunProcess Manager, Holley Frontier, Okmulgee; Melissa can; James Finch, Senior Manager, Security, OklaBaldwin, Criminal Justice Specialist, Assistant to the homa Gas and Electric, OKC; Leigh Gaddis, CEO, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, Bixby; Brad Boles, State Representative District and PresiSee Grads, Page 23

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Chamber officials, and others, welcome Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Cafe offering Mediterranean cuisine Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will opened its third location in Oklahoma last week at 1389 E. 15t Street, Edmond.

Taziki’s, a “fresh-casual,” Mediterranean inspired restaurant, prepares over 100 items from scratch daily.

The restaurant seats over 100 people inside and also has a spacious outdoor patio. The modern, Mediterranean décor includes hardwood furnishings, vaulted ceilings, natural stone, wood finishes, and a fireplace, the perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine, mixed drink or beer. The restaurant also has a patio and a private meeting/dining space that will have full Audio/Visual capabilities.

Taziki’s is known for having freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and gyros made with lamb, beef and chicken, as well as flavorful seafood options including salmon, tilapia and shrimp.

The first Taziki’s in Tulsa opened in December 2015 at 71st and Yale. The second Taziki’s in Oklahoma opened in November of 2017 on Cherry Street.

“The people of Oklahoma have embraced our concept and we are blessed to be opening our first store in Edmond,” said the operating partner and Tulsa resident Dino Nithianadan. “We are looking forward to serving our fresh, healthy menu, and are proud to

provide great food with gluten free and vegetarian options at a reasonable price,” said owner Mike Pierce.

“We are dedicated to supporting the Edmond community and look forward to continuing to give back in many ways,” said Jason Opie a partner in the location and Oklahoma City resident. To celebrate the grand opening, Taziki’s will make a donation to St. Jude of Oklahoma, just as we did when we opened our first two Oklahoma locations.”

“We are so excited for the third Taziki’s location opening in Oklahoma — at each opening, and throughout the year, Taziki’s supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in our fundraising efforts to continue to support families and children fighting childhood cancer. At St. Jude families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — all of this is possible because of wonderful partners, like Taziki’s, who continue to support us and our mission,” said Taylor Johnson the Regional Event Specialist for St. Jude of Oklahoma.

In 2016, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) announced that Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe' had become the first national franchise to achieve REAL Certification, the emerging national standard for foodservice.

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Graduation coming? A guide to defining Be in the moment your second home

By Chad McCoy Edmond Family Counseling If you haven’t noticed, and you probably haven’t given the odd nature of mother nature at this moment, sumMcCoy mer is indeed coming.

It’s time of year when you might just feel a rush in your life. The type of rush that is almost akin to Spidey Senses. You sense things are about to change.

This is especially true if you have children experiencing some major change such as transitioning from middle school to high school, or graduating high school; transitioning to lounging on their couch in college playing video games when they should be in their class. Wait, maybe that was just me…

With these exciting transitions come celebrations, family, friends, and a great deal of frenzy. If your experience is somewhat like mine this event can be filled with just as much, or more, responsibility than fun. So many things to see to and plan. Planning for a multiple day get together for friends and family might make it difficult for you to be “in the moment” and you might stress about it all just a bit.

Making sure you planned for everyone to have a little fun, preparing or planning for meals to feed the mouths of those traveling far to visit, holding conversations with Aunt Mildred since she traveled the three hours to get here (and you know how much she hates to drive), even enjoying some of the celebration as well is a tall order. How can you reduce the stress and enjoy the graduation when you are feeling pulled in a thousand different directions?

First, realize that being in the moment should be treated with the same type of planning as all the other details. You can accept that it’s going to be hectic, and that is okay.

You can plan to use your technology

less and engage your family and friends more. One less post or picture is a good tradeoff for a moment taken to catch up with family and friends you don’t often see in the flesh.

Next, plan to split up responsibilities between your loved ones (including your graduate) so that not just a single person carries the burden. You will need to plan to give up a little control but remember, it’s best that we should all suffer a little, so that not one person should suffer a lot (not my wisdom; but wisdom nonetheless). Plan to take a few hours to relax before things begin.

Schedule a time on Thursday or Friday when you can have some personal time before the Saturday event.

Here is the payoff! Being in those moments will be important for your memories. Studies have shown the more we rely on technology, the less engaged our brain systems will be with each moment or picture. We focus on the picture looking good, having the right angle, or ensuring that we don’t forget to document what happened.

We tend not to focus on the overall sentiment of what is happening.

Pictures are great, but you’ll fail to be truly immersed in each moment when you are engaged in your technology.

So as the seasons come, you should plan for all the great events and changes that are going to come with it. Make sure that your planning involves you making sure that you are fully present for each one. Congrats to the class of 2018! Edmond Family Counseling is local not for profit counseling agency dedicated to providing counseling, education, and crisis services to the community.

To learn more or to donate, go to http://edmondfamily.org.

‘Better Hearing and Speech’ month being observed in May May is Better Hearing & Speech month. Central Oklahoma Chapter Hearing Loss Association of America (COCHLAA) encourages everyone to protect your hearing.

Approximately 15 percent of children ages 6-19 experience hearing loss. Now is the time for parents to learn more about the signs of hearing loss and where to find help.

A child may be born with hearing loss but in many cases it occurs later.

Hearing loss can come from illness or infections. It may be a result of an injury, or, in too many cases hearing loss is self inflicted by exposure to loud noises from a variety of causes.

Hearing loss can cause a child's school experience to suffer.

Problems with language, vocabulary, math, reading skills, as well as social misbehavior can all be affedted by hearing loss. Many schools offer hearing screenings but if a parent

should notice signs of hearing loss they should not wait because even a moderate hearing loss can cause a child to perform at two or three grade levels lower than others with normal hearing. Contact COCHLAA or an audiologist as soon as possible.

In many cases hearing screenings are free.

COCHLAA offers two meeting times monthly, September through May, that are open to the public and free.

Meeting times are the second Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and on the third Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

All meetings are held at Lakeside Methodist Church, 2925 NW 66.

Also available is the Hearing Helper's Demonstration Room, 5100 N Brookline, Suite 100, open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the website. www.OKCHearingLoss.org

By Kenneth Wohl RCB Bank Mortgage When it comes to buying a second home, understanding how to define the property will help you better understand your mortgage options.

Let’s go over the basic home types Wohl defined by Fannie Mae. Principle Residence, a property the borrower occupies as his or her primary residence.

Second Home, a property that must be occupied by the borrower for some part of the year, restricted to residences suitable for year-round occupancy. Borrower must have exclusive control of the property, must not be rental property or timeshare, and cannot be subject to any agreements that give management firm control over the occupancy of the property.

Investment Property, a property owned but not occupied by the borrower.

The property types seem straightforward, but here are a couple examples of when it gets tricky.

College homes Many parents planning to purchase a home for their kids while they attend college will often apply for a second home mortgage.

If a home is considered as someone’s primary residence, regardless if

that person (or student) is obligated or not on the loan, the home cannot be someone else’s secondary. In this case, the college home is an investment property.

Vacation homes Another area of confusion are timeshares or homes managed by a management group, e.g., rental company. Most often, these do not qualify for conventional financing.

Your vacation home may qualify as a second home if it is in your full control and not generating income.

Remember, second homes are a second residence for the borrower to enjoy or use when not occupying their primary residence.

If you plan to rent the property while you are not using it, it may not qualify as a second home.

If you’re planning to purchase a vacation home or second property speak to a lender before you start the mortgage process.

The more you know about your loan options and your individual qualifications, the more satisfying your homebuying experience is.

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Trump’s ‘Starter Mansion’ goes on the home market Although the word “replay” is mostly used to describe a repeat of a play video in sports, it occasionally applies to real estate that has been pulled from the market after a long run without selling and then reintroduced at a later date.

Such is the case with President Trump’s first mansion that was his entry into owning a string of some of the most glamorous homes in the world.

Trump was only 35 when he and his first wife, Ivana, purchased their starter mansion - a 5.8 acre home on a peninsula in Greenwich, Conn. for $4 million.

The timing was good because they were decorating their new Plaza Hotel purchase in Manhattan at the time and Ivana was able to use many of those materials to glam up the Connecticut mansion. That included a king’s ransom of gold leaf, which was applied to moldings and freely throughout the residence. Off to a good start, Trump later purchased Trump Tower, where his penthouse is no stranger to gold leaf and then a 60-room mansion in Bedford, New York with three pools and a bowling alley. He later bought Albemarle with a 23,000-square-foot home, vineyard and winery on 2,000 acres in Virginia for $12.7 million, a fraction of the original asking price of $100 million.

It is now a B&B known as Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery with daily room rates ranging from the upper $300s to $700s. Reaching to Califor-

nia, he expanded to a six-bedroom, 10,400-square-foot home on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Trump's No. 1 trophy home is still his Mar-A-Lago mansion and resort for the ultra wealthy in Palm Beach that he purchased in 1985 for $10 million which has become his Florida White House.

Newly back on the market is Trump’s first mansion at its 2016 price of $45 million, reduced from the $50 million original ask in 2010.

The current owners purchased the mansion from Ivana, who won it in her and Donald’s divorce in 1991.

They immediately set about toning down much of the glitz and expanded the property by adding a tennis court, indoor lap pool, sauna and a 4,000-square-foot addition with guest suites.

The 19,773-square-foot Georgian Colonial main house and guest house have eight bedrooms, thirteen baths, a three-story rotunda foyer with double grand staircase, formal rooms and views of Long Island Sound. Also included in the sale is a home theater, putting green, multiple terraces and patios and three fully-equipped staff apartments.

Awaiting its next Greenwich billionaire resident, Donald Trump’s former Connecticut mansion with major additions, six waterfront acres and a private boat dock is on the market at $45 million. The listing agent is Tamar Lurie of Coldwell Banker in Greenwich, Conn.

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Commissioner, District 4, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Ada; Rick Grundman, Vice President, Government Affairs and Community Relations, ONE Gas, Tulsa; Victor Guarry, Senior Vice President, Bank of Oklahoma, Edmond; Teena Gunter, General Counsel, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, OKC; Melonie Hau, Superintendent, Duncan Public Schools, Duncan; Jason Hawkins, Executive Director, Community Development, Oklahoma City Energy FC | Prodigal LLC, OKC; Sally Hawkins, Chief Financial Officer and SVP, Bank of the Panhandle, Guymon.

Also graduating were Marcus High, Coordinator, Community Health and Access, Mercy Hospital, Ardmore; Carmela Hill, Community Advocate | Chair, Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, Tulsa; Kyle Hubbard, President and CEO, Bartlesville Market, Arvest Bank, Bartlesville; Larry Killebrew, Retired, Superintendent and CEO, Green County Technology Center, Beggs; Thomas Lewis II, Field Representative, Congressman Tom Cole, U.S. House of Representatives, Lawton; Terron Liles, Co-Owner, Liles and Company, Ponca City; Dr. Hazel Lonewolf, Chief Quality Officer, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, OKC; Brian Lott, Chief of Staff, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, McAlester; Dwayne Martin, Ward IV Councilman, City of Altus, Altus; Josh McClintock, Partner, RedAnt, LLC, Edmond; Rev. Dr. Victor McCullough, Senior Pastor, Quayle United Methodist Church of OKC, Edmond; Cyndi Munson, State Representative, District 85, Oklahoma House of Representatives, OKC; John Osborne, Principal, Frankfurt Short Bruza (FSB) Architects & Engineers, Edmond; Judy Parker, Secretary, Health, The Chick-

From Page 21 asaw Nation, Ada; Caryl Parsons, Owner, Boomtown Hospitality, Inc. (Big Dan's), Woodward; Jan Peery, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Oklahoma City, OKC, John Richardson, Owner, Bold Multimedia, Norman; Pam Richardson, President and CEO, Volunteers of America Oklahoma, Inc., Tulsa; Dr. Paula Root, Medical Director, Healthcare Quality and Policy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, OKC; Nathan Shirley, Chief Financial Officer, Cemplex Group, OKC; Brady Sidwell, President | Owner | Operator, Enterprise Grain | Sidwell Strategies | Sidwell Seed | Arbitrage Alpha | Sidwell Transport | Sidwell Farms, Goltry; Amy Siegfried, Co-Founder, Last Night's Game, Tulsa; Ainslie Stanford II, Partner and Owner, Crooks Stanford & Shoop, PLLC - Law Firm, Edmond; Scott Stone, Manager, Spartan Resources, LLC, Edmond;

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.”

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Scott Thompson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, OKC; Brooke Townsend, Director, Community Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Edmond; Viki Tracey, Managing Director, Accenture, OKC; Cornell Wesley, Economic Development Representative, OK | N. TX U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, OKC; and Christi Woodworth, Vice President, Public Relations, SONIC, America's Drive-In, Edmond.

Leadership Oklahoma maintains its active network of almost 1,500 graduates from 168 communities by offering continual opportunities for professional development, networking and involvement. Ongoing activities for members to increase awareness of critical issues and to foster the connectedness of the statewide network are provided.

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Summer Activities & Camps

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Summer Activities & Camps

Al’s Bicycles 2624 Broadway Ct. 405-341-4331 May 6 is the 5th Annual Family Bike Ride. This free event takes place from 1-5pm in Edmond Park at Arcadia Lake. Bikes and helmets will be provided for those who know how to ride a bike, but don’t own one. Helmets must be worn at all time while riding. May 18 is Bike to Work Day!

Best of Books Kickingbird Square 1313 East Danforth Road 405-340-9202 June 25-29: Children’s Activity Week 2-3pm FREE! Must reserve spot June 29: 20 Years of Harry Potter Celebration FREE July 12: Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip-Authors, Costumed Characters, Activities & More FREE All July long: Where’s Waldo? Citywide Scavenger Hunt FREE

Al’s Sports Cards and Gaming 116 East 15th Street 405-348-7583 Friday Night Magic Tournaments: Every Friday at 6:30pm Saturday Pokemon Tournaments: Monthly on Saturdays Saturday Sports Card Show: 1st Saturday of every month 1-5pm Sunday Yu Gi Oh Tournaments: Sundays from 1:30-5:30pm Arcadia Lake 405-216-7471 Kids All-American Fishing Derby June 9 7:30am-12pm Kids ages 5-15 may enter this event on Saturday, June 9 at Spring Creek Park. Start fishing at 8am Final weighin is at 11am Prizes are awarded at noon. Bring bait, fishing equipment, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and lawn chair. Concessions and worms will be for sale at the event site. Kids may begin registering at 7:30am, and no one will be allowed to register after 9am Parent or Guardian must accompany children.

Arctic Edge Ice Arena 14613 N Kelly Ave 405-748-5454 Arctic Edge is here to offer you an alternative to daycare, for your young athletes ages 6 and up. Camp will be every Monday through Friday beginning May 29 and ending August 17. Our Daily Schedule will start at 9:30am with a warmup and is followed by special activities including: basketball, ice skating, swimming, martial arts, Soccer, gymnastics, and more. For your convenience, you can drop off as early as 7:30am and they must be picked up no later than 5:30pm

ed by skill level) as well as a fun ride (i.e. bareback ride, trail ride or games on horseback) every day of camp.

Dates: June 10- June 16, July 29- August 4. Girls only, ages 8-16.

Canterbury Voices 424 Colcord Dr. Suite D, OKC 405-232-7464 Camp Canterbury June 4-8 Students in Grades 2 - 8 in Fall 2018 Oklahoma City University Canterbury Youth Voices invites children who love to sing to enroll for Cadence Equestrian Center the 13th annual Camp Canterbury.

14150 S. Pine Street During this summer camp, the CYV 405-348-7469 staff leads children in developing Full-Day Camp: Full-day camp is the vocal artistry, good choral techniques perfect camp for any horse crazy kid! and music literacy, all in a dynamic One ride is a 45-minute individualized and fun choral setting. riding lesson to develop riding skills Dance Unlimited and the other is a fun ride playing 1217 E Hefner, OKC games on horseback, bareback riding, 405-242-4612 or trail riding. Dates: June 4-8, June Princess/Prince Camp: June 25-28, 18-22, June 29-29, July 16-20, July 23-27.

July 16-19 9–11am Join us for Story 9am-3pm Boys and girls ages 6-14. time, Royal Poses, Princess Dance Half-Day Camp: Half-Day camp is lessons, Craft & Snack provided, and the perfect horse fix at an affordable performance end of each day. Ages price! Throughout the week campers 3-5 from 9-11am Cost: $105 for all 4 learn horse care, horsemanship and days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for 2 days, get to apply their new skills in a safe $40 single day. and fun setting. Dates: May 28- June Fancy Nancy Camp: June 11-July 12 1, June 11-15, July 9-13, July 30- Au9-11am Fancy Nancy believes that gust 3, August 6-10. 9am- 12pm MORE is ALWAYS better when it Boys and girls ages 5-14. comes to being fancy. From her tiara Riding Academy Full-Day Camp: This down to her sparkly studded shoes, specialty camp is for our Cadence Ridand using fancy words! Each day will ing Academy equestrians ages 7-15! consist of stories, themed dance, Campers must be enrolled in regular craft, snack and performance at end riding lessons at Cadence Equestrian of week! June 11-14 ages 3-4, June Center to participate. Riding Academy 18-21 ages 5-7, July 9-12 ages 3-4 Camp campers will get lots of time in Cost: $105 for all 4 days, $85 for 3 the saddle. Each day campers will ride days, $65 for 2 days, $40 single day.

TWICE including one riding lesson Pinkalicious Camp: June 25-28, July (riders divided by skill level) and one 16-19 11am-1pm fun ride (i.e bareback, trail ride, or Pinkalicious loves pink pink pink!! games on horseback). May 28- June 1, Everything PINK! Each day will consist 9am - 3pm Boys and girls ages 7-15. of stories, themed dance, craft, snack Overnight Camp: THE ONLY OVERand performance at end of the week!

NIGHT HORSE CAMP IN CENTRAL Ages 5-7 from 11am-1pm Cost: $105 OKLAHOMA! Spend the summer for all 4 days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for making memories, building friend2 days, $40 single day. ships and gaining equine experience.

Trolls Camp: June 11- July 12 11am-1pm From sunrise to sunset campers will Each day will consist of stories, be immersed in country life learning themed dance, craft, snack and perstable care, horse care and horsemanformance at the end of week! June ship along the way. To ensure lots of 11-14 ages 5-7, June 18-21 ages 3-4, time in the saddle campers will enjoy July 9-12 ages 5-7. Cost: $105 for an individualized riding lesson (dividall 4 days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for 2 days, $40 single day.

Spotlight Acting Camps During Broadway Camp, our goal is to give your kids exposure to the wonderful world of Musical Theater!

Every level of experience is welcome.

We will teach your child a scene and musical number from the show they have signed up for, which will include singing, dancing, and acting! We will provide the materials they need including a mid-camp snack! We will also include a short Broadway themed arts and craft and resume for their final performance, which will be at the end of class on Thursday. Our focus is for everyone to have a great time and to encourage a love for performing! Camp Cost : $175 if you enroll in One Camp, Two or more $150 per camp.

Spotlight Summer Musical High School Musical June 18-29 12-4pm daily (No Sundays) Ages 11 and up Performance June 28 and 29 Downtown Edmond Arts Festival May 4, 5 and 6 The event is free to the public and will feature more than 100 artists, live entertainment, face painting, inflatables, fun

activities and food vendors. Free concerts will also be held.

Edmond Farmers Market Festival Marketplace in Downtown Edmond 405-359-4630 The Edmond Farmers Market is a registered market with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and meets all licensure requirements with the Oklahoma Department of Health. It is the perfect shopping spot for Oklahoma’s freshest produce and manufactured food items. Plus, with extras like flower and gardening vendors, there is something to suit every taste at the Edmond Farmers Market. Open through October, every Saturday 8am-1pm (no market May 5 for Arts Festival).

Edmond Farmers Market and Junior Market: Wednesdays, June 9 – August 29, 8am-1pm at Mitch Park.

Edmond Parks and Recreation 405-359-4630 edmondparks.com Movies in the Park: All movies begin at dusk in Mitch Park. The movies are free to attend with concessions costing $1 each.

May 11- Cars 3 June 8- Moana July 13- Coco August 10- Paddington 2 Kindermusik Camps: Disney Mini Musical June 4-8 9-11:30am Ages 5-9 If your child loves Disney and music, this is the camp to register for! The cast will help choose some of their favorite Disney songs and assemble a 20 minute show choir style musical complete with speaking parts and props. The performance will be held at 11:30am on Friday!

ALL KEYED UP! Keyboard Camp: June 4-8 12:30-3pm Ages 5-9 There is magic to be found in those 88 keys! Listen to and learn about pianos, organs, synthesizers, and harpsichords.

You’ll explore staccato and legato sounds, get to know the sounds of a few famous composers, and even experiment with composition.

Tippi Toes Camps Princess Camp: July 17-20 9am-12pm Ages 3-7 Once upon a time in a not so far away land, Tippi Toes® planned a magical Fairy Tale Dance Camp. Princesses will come from near and far to spend time with princesses, super heroes and other special magical characters. Together they will dance, share stories, play games and work on special crafts.

Spirit Camps: July 17-20 1-4pm Ages 3-7 Do you love music and love to dance? Students at Spirit Camp will learn kid-friendly cheer and dance choreography to upbeat, age-appropriate music. They will also work on cheers, various crafts, confidence and team-building activities throughout the week.

Teams of Tomorrow Camps: June 20-22 9:30am-12pm Ages 3-6 Teams of Tomorrow Cowboy/Basketball Kamp Your child is going to have a “Rompin Stompin” experience. Students will learn many fancy basketball handling skills while having some good ole cowboy fun during each class and making some cool crafts.

Teams of Tomorrow Space Kamp June 25-27 9:30am-12pm Ages 3-6 Your child is going to have an “Out of this World” experience during TOT Space Kamp.

Students will learn many fancy ball handling skills while they explore the universe during each class and make cool crafts.

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Summer Activities & Camps June 11-15, July 9-13 9am-12pm Grades PreK- 1st Grade Children explore different topics during this fun five-day camp. They take a trip through the solar system where each student becomes a Mad Science Astronaut in training. They make a space shuttle to take home. In an ‘explosive’ session students get introduced to simple chemistry fun. They get fascinated with light and learn how shadows and rainbow colors are made using a rainbow catcher. Take an imaginary trip to the beach and see how sand is made. Meet creatures that live in the ocean. Examine different shells, a starfish, and a sponge; and see how different sea creatures live.

Little Agents and Detectives: June 25-29 9am-12pm Grades PreK-1st Grade Children learn basic skills in observation and problem solving in this fun filled camp on detective science and spying. They learn how to collect evidence such as fingerprints, shoe tracks, fibers etc. They learn and work with tools that spies use such as a “spynocular,” metal detectors, listening gadgets and more!

Nature Bugs and Blossoms: June 18-22 9am-12pm Grades PreK-1st Grade Young explorers discover the natural world of bugs, plants and humans!

They learn the life cycle of a seed on to a fully grown plant. They investigate how the sun, the wind and the rain affect life—including not just plants but even creepy crawlies and bugs. They become weather artists using rain and wind as their tools! They explore the life of a caterpillar and discover how it turns into a beautiful butterfly.

Kids Can Sew: Sewing Camp June 1922, July 17-20 4:30-6:30pm Ages 6-18 You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread and operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! You will get to take home 3 finished projects made by you.

There will be a new project each day.

Children’s Visual Arts Academy: May 29-June 1, June 11-15, June 18-22, July 9- 13, July 16- 20, July 30- August 3, August 6- 10 9am- 4pm with half day options available Ages 7 - 17 Focus on Photography: Focus on Photography is a hands-on summer camp that inspires your youth or teen with visual art activities, community building, museums field trips, and more!

Your child will learn aspects of the camera digital and film, composition, rule of thirds, action images, along with other fun activities that will keep your kiddo engaged and happy.

Kids in the Kitchen: Young Foodie Exploration Camp June 11-15, July 9-13 9am-12pm Ages 7 and up Exploring all aspects of food from farm to table. We will tour local farms, meet with local chefs and tour grocery stores.

Mad Science Camps: A Journey into Outer Space June 1115 9am-12pm Grades 2nd - 5th From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this camp sends young astronauts on a quest for exploration! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this “mad” planetary tour! Make a comet using common kitchen ingredients and understand a comet’s composition.

Discover technology designed for outer space! Steer a laser beam through a laser maze, find hidden mountains using the principles of radar technology, and discover everyday objects that were originally designed for use in space! Use your Bead DipperTM to create a 3-dimensional glow-in-thedark constellation!

Crazy Chemistry: June 11-15 1-4pm July 30- August 3 9am- 12pm Grades 2nd5th Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a Junior Chemist! Try your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind camp packed solid with cool reactions. Explore Bubbling potions, slimy polymers, color-changing liquids, dry ice bubbles, and solids that disappear in an instant! Start out the week learning about laboratory equipment at your personal lab bench. Then, slide down the PH scale and spend a day finding out how different chemicals react when mixed together. Build and break molecules and grow crystals in a pitri dish. Ooze into a gooey day of making crazy concoctions like glow putty, glow spheres in a test tube, thermochromic mixtures, and guar gum brain goo!

Chemicals, Cells and Crime: June 18-22 9am-12pm Grades PreK- 1st

grade Get ready for a day in the Mad Science Laboratory! Children turn a lemon into a battery. They discover electrochemical reactions as they electroplate a penny and a nickel. They learn how new compounds are created from chemical reactions. They then take a fantastic trip into “cell city” and the human body. They learn about cells and the different parts and functions of a cell.

They investigate the different organ systems and make a gutsy apron and a model lung to take home.

Biology: Engineers Shape the World: June 18-22, July 16-20 1-4pm Grades 2nd-5th Get ready for the Bridges, Bricks, and Blast-Off Brigade! Campers step into the shoes of engineers in this Mad Science FUN’gineered camp full of rockets, wacky machines, flying devices, roller coasters, and Bricks! Your future engineer will use their creativity to solve real-world design challenges.

Children will have the opportunity to use LEGO® bricks to build engineering-themed projects related to machines and boats.

Lego Mindstorms Robotics: June 2529 1-4pm July 16-20 9am-12pm Grades 2nd- 5th Children explore the exciting world of robotics! Two campers work together to build a programmable robot using the Lego Mindstorms platform. They learn the parts of a robot and how they function.

They work with ultrasonic, touch, color and motion sensors which collect information around them. The program interprets this information and makes the robot respond to its environment.

Gross and Icky Science: June 25-29 9am-12pm July 23-27 1pm- 4pm Grades 2nd - 5th Be ready for a week of ick-speriments and ick-splorations in chemistry, physics, the science of human body systems and the creepy and crawly animal world. We learn about chemical reactions and polymerization as we make ooey, gooey oobleck and slime. We discover the composition of blood using edible foods, how filtration works in our urinary system using common kitchen materials. This is an absolute week of fun and icky-science!

Puzzling Codes, Sport Science and Nature: July 2-6, no camp on July 4 9am-12pm Grades 2nd - 5th Spend five days with Mad Science exploring the ‘awesomeness’ that is science! Discover how to send secret messages to your friends using special codes. Children learn how to talk with numbers, just like computers, and create their very own code “crackers!” What do football players, scientists and ballet dancers have in common? Explore how Newton helps us learn why we move the way we do, and improve the games we play. Campers experiment with games and activities while learning how physics and chemistry affect their equipment, movement, and technique.

Bridges, Birds, Machines, and “Che-mystery”: July 2-6, no camp July 4 1-4pm Grades 2nd - 5th Build arches and geodesic domes. Test loads and build some bridges; put on an engineer’s hat and learn about structures. Find out how wedges, screws, and levers help with our daily lives. Use simple machines to complete different tasks like lifting weights and launching marshmallows.

Magical and Fizz-ical Science July 9-13 9am- 12pm Grades 2nd 5th Welcome to a fun-filled and magical science camp as children learn a variety of ahhh-mazing exploration of our fizz-ical world! It’s one of our new favorites with fast paced experiments one after another in topics like laser light, electricity, super power and energy, and magnets! Watch crystals grow and make fun-tabulous art using shaving cream. Dive into electricity by experimenting with squishy circuits and mini Van De Graff sticks. It’s a camp so great it’s Super-Duper!

Rocking Rockets and Aerodynamics: July 9-13 1-4pm Grades 2nd - 5th This camp takes the children through the principles of flight and aerodynamics. They build airplanes, hovercraft and balloon copters. They discover what makes things fly and how different types of flying devices fly. They explore the role that wind and the movement of air plays on simple flying devices such as kites, hot air balloons and parachutes. This is a camp that takes children to exhilarating heights all summer long!

Eureka! The Mad Inventors’ Camp July 23-27 9am-12 pm Grades 2nd - 5th Inspire the inventor and scientist in

you during this week of discovery and invention. Each day children will be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of all – your mind! If you were stranded on a desert island how would you survive? You will need to build shelter, find food and purify water, protect yourself and your teammates from the elements and find a way off the island. Journey to the future and examine the ultramodern inventions of the 23rd century.

Secret Agent Lab: July 30- August 3 1-4pm Grades 2nd - 5th Suspects, schematics, and sleuths... oh my! Connect the dots using science to help solve a crime in this hands-on investigation of the science of sleuthing.

Children use the ‘scene solver’ to reconstruct the scene of a crime. Using the ‘whodunit-kit’, they can practice their skills of recall and observation— matching character descriptions to

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reconstruct the face of the culprit!

Look out 007—the Mad Science spy academy is in session!

Movie Mondays: Harkins Summer Movies Program We will be taking weekly trips down to the Harkins theatre in Bricktown, transportation is provided, we will depart from the MAC at 9am, movie start time will be 9:45am, returning to the MAC after the movie has ended.

May 28- Smurfs: The Lost Village June 4- The Lego Ninja Movie June 11- Boss Baby June 18- Despicable Me 3 June 25- SING July 2- Ferdinand July 9- The Emoji Movie July 16- Captain Underpants July 23- Paddington 2 July 30- Kubo & the Two Strings Summer Field Trips: June 14- Frontier City 1-5pm July 12- OKC Zoo 10am-2pm August 9- Main Event 1-4pm Edmond Parks and Recreation is

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Summer Activities & Camps excited to provide opportunities to visit some of OKC’s most popular attractions. We will meet at the MAC at the times listed. Transportation and supervision is provided.

STEAM Robotics Camp: June 11-15, 9-11:30am June 11-15, 12:30-3pm June 11-15, 9am-3pm July 9-13, 9-11:30am July 9-13, 12:30-3pm July 9-12, 9am-3pm Your child will learn basic Robotics, Programming and Electronics in an exciting and dynamic environment. Our focus is learning about robotics and science in an independent, hands-on way.

Youth Tech Camps: Youth Tech Inc. is an interactive computer camp that focuses on providing enrichment opportunities to students in the world of computers.

Animation: June 18-21 9am-12pm Ages 10-17 In this class students will learn the basics of animation and digital design. Students who enjoy going to various sites to see fun interactive animations will love this course.

Video Game Design: June 18-21 1-4pm July 9-10 9am- 4pm July 23-26 1-4pm Ages 10-17 This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of video game design and development.

Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family. iGame creators: June 25-28, July 2326 9:30am-12pm Ages 6-10 Want to create video games? This is an introductory course for younger students who want to learn to build and program simple video games. This course combines the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen.

Movie Makers: June 25-28 1-4pm Ages 10-17 This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students on the world of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video creations.

Students enrolled in this course amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work.

The Gaming Academy: July 9- 12 9-4pm Ages 10-17 The gaming academy is an all-day course for students who love games. During this course students will be immersed into the world of 2D and 3D game design.

The gaming academy is a combination of our Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses.

3D Game Design: July 11-12 9am-4pm July 30- August 2 1-4 pm Ages 10-17 This class offers and interactive look at the world of 3D Game Design. This awesome 3D video game design course offers the chance for students to create and immerse themselves in a 3D world.

Web Design and Development: July 16-19 1-4pm Ages 10-17 This course is an in-depth look at the world of web design and development. Students enrolled in this session will learn how to build their own web site from start to finish using award winning suite of products. iCode- NEW: July 16-19 9:30am-12pm Ages 6-12 This course offers younger students a fun, interactive look at coding. Students will create virtual apps and write their own programs that they can share with friends and family. This course makes learning to code fun and explores problem solving and programming logic.

Application Design- NEW: July 30August 2 9am-12pm Ages 9-17 This class offers students a hands-on look at the world of application design and development. This interactive course will instruct students about the design and development of applications.

Edmond Racquet Club 425 Lilac Dr. 340-4241 Junior Tennis Camp: May 29- June 1, June 4-7, June 11-14, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-10, July 16-19, July 2326, July 30- August 2, 8:45 am-12pm Ages 8-16. The cost is $119. There will be a free custom fitted junior tennis racket for all first-time campers, a free T-Shirt, and free swim. There is limited enrollment, so register early.

Early Camp: BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES, $109 INCLUDES RACKET & T-SHIRT. Drills, games, and skills with age appropriate equipment.

Meets two times a week for three weeks emphasizing the basic strokes, drills, instruction, and organized play.

Ages 5-8 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45-9:30am Dates: May 29- June 14, June 19- July 5, July 10- July 26, July 31- August 14. Ages 8-16 will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-9:25am Dates: May 30- June 18, June 20- July 12 (excluding July 4), and July 16- August 1.

Advanced Mini Camp: Three days emphasizing advanced serving, strategy, strokes, and movement. 8:45am12pm. Ages 10- 16. The cost is $109.

Dates: June 19-21 and July 24-26.

Evening Camp: Beginners and intermediates. Campers will participate in drills, games, and skills with age appropriate equipment. The cost $99 and includes a racket and T-shirt.

Meets two times a week for three weeks emphasizing the basic strokes, drills, instruction, and organized play.

Ages 7-15 will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-6:55pm Dates: May 29- June 14, June 19- July 5, July 1026, July 31- August 16.

Edmond Soccer Club 1502 W. Danforth edmondsoccer.com OEFC Training Camp: May 31-June 1 Ages under 11-under 13 June 4-5 Ages under 14 and up Registration Deadline: May 29 ESC Recreational Camp: July 23-26 8-9:30am Ages under 5under 19 boys and girls Registration Deadline: July 1 ESC Academy Camp: July 23-36 10-11:30am Ages under 7- under 10 boys and girls Registration Deadline: July 1 ESC Striker Keeper Camp: July 27-29 6-8:30pm Ages under 11 and up boys and girls Registration Deadline: July 21 Fairview Baptist Church 1230 N. Sooner Road 405-348-1745 Vacation Bible School: Operation Arctic June 3 – 6 6pm-8pm nightly Exploring the coolest book on the planet! Free dinner starts at 5:30.

Festival of the Child www.cityofyukonok.gov Yukon’s Festival of the Child is a oneday, outdoor event on Saturday, May 5 designed to celebrate children and childhood. Come and celebrate the magic of childhood in a fun, safe and well-coordinated atmosphere. This annual event promotes wholesome and creative experiences for children and their families and offers over 50 different activities for children 12 years old and under. Make your way to this fun celebration and join over 3,000 visitors and over 200 volunteers coming together to provide an exciting day for kids of all ages.

Fine Arts Institute 27 East Edwards 405-340-4481 Check out our classes and summer camps to have a creative and fun summer.

Classes like drawing, painting, clay, mixed media, jewelry, theatre, and more are available for all ages.

Francis Tuttle Summer Quest 405-717-4900 All Camps are Ages 11-15 All About Drones: Students will work in groups of two to design and build different types of radio-controlled drones and learn about the physics behind drone flights: balance, lift, and aerodynamics. They’ll fly drones with a flight simulator before earning the opportunity to fly their own drones. Engineering Adventure and Robotics from this year, or last year is required.

Animation Tips & Techniques: Learn the basics of animation as you learn to bring characters to life. You will also create your own animated greeting card using the skills you have learned.

Art Studio 101: Here’s your chance to explore what it is like to be a real artist. Choose the art you want to create and use your imagination to bring your creation to life. Students learn technique in shape, shading, perspective and basic portraiture.

Art Studio 102: Take your art to the next level of drawing and mixed media with this project oriented class. Students will create their art pieces through the use of pastels, watercolors and colored pencil.

Babysitter Boot Camp I: If you like to baby-sit, this course will make you the most popular babysitter in the neighborhood. Have fun learning storytelling, songs, games, arts, crafts, and basic CPR skills. Discover how to cook fun and healthy foods that

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children really like to eat.

Babysitter Boot Camp II: Take your babysitting skills to the next level.

Expand your babysitting “backpack” with new games, activities, snack ideas and basic first aid skills.

Beyond the Snapshot: Students will buddy up and learn to use a DSLR camera in manual mode. Students will get hands-on experience going out for photoshoots around campus, building a backdrop set, and editing photos quickly in Camera Raw. Bizzy Beads!: (Reno) Beads are perhaps one of the earliest forms of Native American art. Learn to do bead work on a loom. Ideas and patterns are unlimited!

Building Battle!!!!! Design, build, and battle! From boats and towers, to cars and catapults, are you the best? Put your engineering skills to the test in this fast-paced class.

CAD I: Puzzled Sketch, Design, and Create! Enter the world of Computer Aided Drafting. From puzzle cubes to buildings all creations must start with a design. You will go through a three-step creation process resulting in the skills it takes to turn your creations from plain wooden blocks to a computerized 3D design that can be modified with pictures, engravings, and animated.

CAD II: Toy Train Students will build upon the basic CAD skills they developed in CAD I and create a miniature toy train on their computers using Autodesk Inventor software.

The students will learn how to use the software to assemble the pieces in CAD, and learn how to animate the train so that the train’s wheels and linkage arms appear to move the train along different tracks; straight or curved tracks. CAD I, or previous CAD knowledge is strongly recommended, but not required.

Cartoon Academy: Do you enjoy cartoons like Adventure Time, My Little Pony, or various Disney and Anime shows? In this class, you will learn how to draw in the style of your favorite cartoons! We will learn the basics of drawing cartoons and the elements that make each style unique!

Chef I - Cookies: Learn basic kitchen

skills to create a variety of delicious cookies that you’ll be able to do for friends and family.

Chef II - Pies: Take your basic kitchen skills and put them to work, preparing a variety of pies, from sweet to savory.

Chef III: It’s Party Time Create delicious party appetizers and candies that you can make when having a party or get together with friends.

Chef IV: Pasta & Quick Breads Enjoy learning how to make pasta and quick, simple breads from scratch.

Chef Junior: Ready, Set, Cook!

We have revamped Chef Junior to bring you a whole new set of skills that will be sure to have your taste buds watering. Learn to prepare a variety of great foods that you can easily make on your own. Warning, taste testing is a must in this class!

Chef Senior: You’ve learned the basics in Chef Junior, now take your culinary skills to the next level. This advanced class puts a whole new spin on cooking.

Christmas in June! Learn to make a variety of Christmas ornaments, decorate cookies, make edible Christmas wreaths, and more.

Claynatomy (11-13 yr. old) Human Anatomy and Physiology become hands-on subjects with the use of clay and a manikin. Students will build body structures and systems using modeling clay.

Construction Kids (Reno and Rockwell) Take your creativity to the woodshop and create fun, functional projects. If you want to learn basic carpentry skills and how to safely use hand tools, then Construction Kids is for you!

Cracking the Code: Have you ever wanted to send a secret message?

Keeping message information secure has always been a challenge. Students will learn how to build an encryption cypher, along with how to decrypt a cypher or “crack the code.”

Creative Web Designer: Take a ride in the exciting field of Web Design.

Learn to explore your creative side as you build an interactive web site. You will gain experience using the tools that industry professional use every day to create web sites. Students will upload their web sites to the Internet

to showcase their work.

Cyber Security: Get ready for a fast and furious week of exciting and fun activities that will teach you all about Cybersecurity. Learn defensive measures, cyber ethics and best practices.

Put your new skills to use in a virtualized environment and take part in a friendly competition modeled after the Cyberpatriot (the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition).

Digital Designer Level I: Dive into the world of graphic design. Bring your creativity to life as you learn basic skills with Adobe Photoshop. Take pictures of your favorite celebrities and turn them into Martians, create flyers with awesome text graphics, the possibilities are endless.

Digital Designer Level II: Take your Photoshop skills from Level I and use your creativity for print design! Using Adobe InDesign, develop your own business card, design a magazine cover, and re-create your favorite movie poster.

Digital Drawing Techniques: Just like professional animators at PIXAR, learn techniques the pros use for drawing with a tablet. Students will stretch their artistic skills by drawing cartoons, making comics, and learning different styles for characters.

Engineering Adventure: Have you ever wondered how things work?

Take an adventure through the world of engineering using various simulations to see just how things come to life. Explore circuits, flight dynamics, energy efficient car designs and more.

Game Development: Playing video games often involves solving tricky problems with logical thinking and trial-and-error strategies. –Just like programming! Learn about JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to build browser-based games.

Grossology: Explore the impolite sciences of the human body. Disgusting topics include burps, blood, bones, and more! Tons of ooey gooey biology for future scientists.

Hero Academy: Create a hero character, develop their characteristics and background story, draw the character, and create a storyboard/comic for a story about your hero.

Introduction to Game Design with Unity:

It’s Electric Electricity is all around us!

Learn how electricity is made and its uses.

6 Explore electricity by creating an electric motor. 7 Dive deeper into the world of electricity by using household items such as lemons, limes, and potatoes to make a battery.

Lights, Camera, Action! Take a journey into the world of video. Find out how to shoot and edit your own videos. Learn the skills that the professionals are using. If you enjoy lights, cameras and action, this is the place for you!

Live in 3D: Take your first steps into the world of animation. Many animations you see in the movies or in video games start as a 3D model.

Learn to create basic 3D models such as teapots, Minecraft type characters, baseball props just to name a few.

Medicine in the Movies: Discover the exciting world of medicine and health care through hands on projects and correlating movies.

Extract your own DNA and learn about genetics while watching Jurassic Park (PG-13). Learn infection control procedures and then see what it would be like to live through a pandemic in Contagion (PG-13).

Mission to Mars: This class will first examine the response to NASA’s Journey to Mars challenge from competitors like SpaceX. Students will implement aspects of the Kerbal Space Program to research, build, and fly some of the typical types of rockets that are being considered for the flight to Mars and make a 3-D model of the rocket of their choice using Autodesk Inventor.

Nature-ally Fun! Fairy Houses: (ages 11 to 13) Bring the outdoors inside in this fun, imaginative class and fill your babysitting tool kit with creative ways to incorporate nature into your childcare activities. Make small fairy houses, craft fairy people and accessories, and incorporate ideas for activities designed to help children interact with nature and the outdoors.

Robotics I: The Sumo-Bot (Beginners) Enter the wonderful of robotics!

Students will work in groups of two to design and build robots using Fischertechnik construction sets. From

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Fine Arts Institute of Edmond Summer 2018 Class Schedule May 30 - August 10

MAY 30-JUNE 1 ENCHANTED BOOKSHELF REHEARSAL Wed-Fri 9:30-3:00 May 31, June 7, 14 Clay for Kids (3wks.)

Thur. May 31, June 7, 14 4:30-6:00 2nd – 5th grade $70 Kate Kettner JUNE 4- 9 ENCHANTED BOOKSHELF REHEARSAL Mon-Thur 9:30-3:00 PERFORMANCES: June 8 @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm June 9 @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm Doll House Camp Mon-Thur 2nd grade & up Angie Myers

9:30-Noon $165

Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 JUNE 11-16 LITTLE ARTISTS Camp June 12, 13, 14 Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00-Noon 3-6 years

$95 Julie Atyia, Camp Coordinator Drawing From Farm Life Mon 8:30-11:30 1st + adult $41 Jen Hustis Improv Theatre Mon 3rd-8th Grade Brent Pedersen

2:00-3:30 $23

nicorn Explorations (theatre) U Tues 2:00-3:30 3rd-8th Grade $28 Brent Pedersen Pastel Drawing with Gary Mon - Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon Oklahoma Sunset Tues 2nd gr & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

Wild Cats Wed 2nd & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

Keith Haring Posters and Banners Wed

1:00-3:00 2nd & up $33 Jackie Nelson Clay with the Masters: VanGogh Thur

10:00-Noon 2nd & up $41 Jackie Nelson Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 Cartooning Thur 4th & Up John Campbell Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid

6:00-8:00 $33

4:30-5:20 $20

Magical Mermaids!

Sat

10:00 - Noon 2nd grade & up $33 Erin Latham

For More Information Visit: EdmondFineArts.com

JUNE 18-23 Art Escape Camp I Mon-Fri June 18-22 9:30-2:00 Grades: 1st – 6th $220 Students bring non-perishable lunch Weave a Rainbow Mon 2nd grade & up Angie Myers

3:30-5:00 $28

Butterfly Wings Tuesday 2nd & up Angie Myers

Rainbow Trout Wed 2nd & up Angie Myers

Build it Tinker Lab-Idea Factory Thur-Fri

3:00-5:00 2nd grade & up $58 Angie Myers

Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid

Little Artists Thur 3-6yr

Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids (3wks.)

Thurs, June 21, 28, July 5 4:30-6:00 2nd – 5th grade $70 Kate Kettner Under the Sea Saturday 2nd & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

Clay with the Masters: Monet Saturday 1:00-3:00 2nd & up $41 Jackie Nelson JUNE 25– JUNE 29 Beetle Mania Monday

10:00-Noon 2nd & up $33 Angie Myers Stage Makeup (theatre) Monday

1:00-3:00 3rd-8th $33 Brent Pedersen Watercolor with Gary Mon - Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon

10:00-Noon $33

The Greatest Showman Workshop (theatre) Tues, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:00 3rd-8th $77 Brent Pedersen

Art Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon

Superhero Adventures (theatre) Thur 3:00-4:30 1st-5th Grade $28 Brent Pedersen

10:00-Noon $33

4:30:5:30 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 JULY 2-6 Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid

4:30:5:30 $20

JULY 9-14 LITTLE ARTISTS Camp July 10, 11, 12 Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00-Noon 3-6 years

$95 Julie Atyia, Camp Coordinator Descendants Workshop (theatre) Mon, Tues, Wed 2:00-4:30 3rd-8th gr $95 Brent Pedersen Beginning Art with Gary Mon - Fri

4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon Self Portraits Monday 2nd gr & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

Plaster Masks (2 day class) Mon & Tues

1:00-3:30 2nd gr & up $71 Jackie Nelson Pet Portraits Tues

2nd gr & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

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FAI Summer 2018 Class Schedule continued from Page 7B Shrink it Aquariums Tues-Wed 2:00-3:30 2nd grade & up $46 Angie Myers

JULY 16-20 Art Escape Camp II July 16– July 20 9:30-2:00 1st – 6th

$220 Students bring non-perishable lunch

Totem Poles: How the Raven Stole the Sun

Stage Makeup Monday 3rd-8th Brent Pedersen

Clay with the Masters:Picasso Thursday 10:00-Noon 2nd & up $41 Jackie Nelson

Teen Beach Movie Workshop (theatre) Tues, Wed, Thur 3:00-5:00 3rd-8th $95 Brent Pedersen

Wed 2nd & up Jackie Nelson

10:00-Noon $33

Clay for Kids (3wks.)

Thurs, July 12, 19, 26 4:30-6:00 2nd – 5th grade $70 Kate Kettner Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid Animals at Night Saturday 2nd & up Jackie Nelson

4:30-5:20 $20

10:00-Noon $33

JULY 16-20 Art Escape Camp II July 16– July 20 9:30-2:00 Grades: 1st – 6th $220 Students bring non-perishable lunch 3:00-5:00 $33

Teen Beach Movie Workshop (theatre) Tues, Wed, Thur 3:00-5:00 3rd-8th $95 Brent Pedersen Little Artists Thurs 3-6yr

Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 JULY 23-28 LIGHTS, CAMERA…ACTION! SUMMER THEATRE CAMP July 23-27 9:30-2:00 2nd -8th grades $220 Greg White & Brent Pedersen, Camp Coordinators Art Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon Build It Tinker Lab-Ships Mon-Tues 3:30-5:00 2nd grade & up $46 Angie Myers Little Artists Thurs 3-6yr

Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 JULY 30-AUGUST 4

Clay with the Masters: Degas Saturday 1:00-3:00 2nd & up $41 Jackie Nelson

Stage Makeup Monday 3rd-8th Brent Pedersen

Little Artists Thurs 3-6yr

Sondra Reid

3:00-5:00 $33

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 Scallywags and Sea Serpents 10:00-Noon Sat

2nd grade & up $33 Erin Latham

Art Escape Camp III July 30– August 3 9:30-2:00 1st – 6th

$220 Students bring non-perishable lunch Pastel Drawing with Gary Mon - Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade and up $103 Gary Lennon Mermaid Skirts Mon 2nd grade & up Angie Myers

3:30-5:00 $28

Skyscraper Sculptures Tues 3:30-5:00 2nd grade & up $28 Angie Myers Unicorn Magic Wed 2nd grade & up Angie Myers

3:30-5:00 $28

Little Artists Thur 3-6yr Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids (3wks.)

Thurs, Aug 2, 9, 16 4:30-6:00 2nd – 5th grade $70 Kate Kettner All Things Summer Saturday 10:00-Noon 2nd & up $33 Jackie Nelson Clay with the Masters: Matisse Saturday 1:00-3:00 2nd & up $41 Jackie Nelson AUGUST 6-10 LITTLE ARTISTS Camp Aug 7, 8, 9 Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00-12:00 3-6 years $95 Julie Atyia, Camp Coordinator Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up $103 Gary Lennon Little Artists Thurs 3-6yr

Sondra Reid

4:30-5:20 $20

Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00 AUGUST 13-17 Watercolor with Gary Mon - Thur 4:15-5:45 2nd grade and up $84 Gary Lennon Clay for Kids-Cont (3wks.)

Thurs 4:30-6:00

assembling motors, lamps, gears, and switches to photo-sensors your team will create the ultimate Sumo-Bot. Robotics II: The Racecar (Beginners) Build on the programming skills you gained in Robotics I with this fun challenge. The Sumo-Bot was only the beginning. Use the skills it takes to create control systems all around us; elevators, air conditioning, telecommunications, etc. Plus, work on a racecar project and obstacle course.

Robotics III: Boe-Bots (Intermediate) In this class the students will develop a basic understanding of electronics, logic and microcontroller programming. The Boe-Bot kit comes with an array of photo sensors and ultrasonic sensors used to detect light, heat, sound and distance.

Robotics IV: VEX Robotics (Advanced) (ages 13 to 15) The students will work in groups of two with VEX Robotics kits. The students will be introduced to the extensive VEX Hardware and the

programming language, RobotC SCRATCH That Programming Itch (Reno) SCRATCH is a powerful and fun computer programming language perfect for young people. Program your own interactive stories, games, and animations while exploring logic, creativity, and collaboration.

Special FX for Digital Artists: Learn how to create motion graphics that bring their digital art projects to life producing the eye popping, jaw dropping results. Students should possess basic computer skills. This class will focus on the use of Adobe After Effects software.

STEAM Quest: Do you love art, science, and building? Then take a quest exploring art through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). We’ll construct and create a variety of ways to make art, including building art robots, painting with pendulums, and getting messy!

Sweet Creations: Impress your friends and family with your sweet creations.

Learn how to decorate cakes using butter cream, royal icing and much more.

Sweet Creations II: Take your cake decorating skills to the next level!

In this advanced class students will strengthen the skills they learned in Sweet Creations I. Students will learn a variety of new techniques to create amazing flowers and borders using royal icing, fondant and gum paste.

The Mysteries of Marketing Unmasked: Marketing includes product development, consumer research, and advertising. Explore the field of marketing and the influence it has on our lives.

Make a commercial, write a magazine ad, and research and develop a new product.

The Science of Harry Potter: Join us for a week of Harry Potter-inspired learning. From wand making to science-based magic, students will be introduced to a magical world and the science behind it.

Think Outside the Sandbox: Take playing with sand to the next level and learn how to paint with sand and experience sand art in a jar.

Yes, It is Rocket Science: We’ll cover STEM concepts in Physics and Chemistry such as Forces, Vectors, Thermodynamics, Reaction Rates, and Solutions, just to name a few along with computer applications.

Integris Summer Camp 5500 N Independence, OKC 405-949-6888 funandfit@integrisok.com Camp Fun & Fit: is our full-time summer child care program. Children are in groups based on age and spend their summer days going on field trips, on and off site activities including art projects, cooking projects, outdoor activities, video arcade and other interactive games, science experiments and much more!

Fun & Fit is a school-aged child care program for children who are at least four-years-old AND have completed Pre-K to those who are NO OLDER than 12 years as of August 1 of the current year.

Kickingbird Golf Club 1600 E Danforth Rd 405-341-5350 S.N.A.G. Starting New at Golf: Non-traditional equipment is used to teach young children golf’s fundamentals in a FUN environment.

Class size limited to 12. Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 4-7. $55/child per two-week class. Dates: May 8-17, August 7-16.

Kids Play Free Mondays: Come out and enjoy a round of golf for FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult. If the junior chooses to ride there will be a cart fee. Ages 4-17 Mondays after 6pm.

E.C. Hafer Junior Golf Program: Each camp includes 3 days of Junior Golf instruction each day from 9:3011:30am. Limited to 8 students/ instructor. There will be 4 weeks offered for the 2018 season. The cost is $120. Ages 6-13. Dates: June 11-13, June 25-27, July 9-11, June 23-25/ Signup: Tuesday May 1. The Oklahoma Golf Association is again sponsoring free golf on Tuesdays after 1:00pm for all participants in the program. This is good from June 1 - August 1, 2018.

Kickingbird Tennis Center 1500 East Danforth, Edmond 405-348-3120 Camps run from 8am - 12pm Monday-Friday for ages 6 and up. The cost is $130 per week which includes a new tennis racquet, or $125 for the camp only.

Dates: May 28- June 1, June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30- August 3, August 6-10 Pee Wee Summer camps: ages 4-5 run from 12:30-1:30pm Monday- Friday. The cost is $75 per week which includes a new tennis racquet, or $70 for the camp only.

Dates: May 28- June 1, June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6 Liberty Fest Libertyfest.org Edmond’s Fourth of July Festival LibertyFest has 10 festival events to excite, entertain and dazzle our audiences. Go to libertyfest.org for more

information. June 23 – July 4.

Memorial Road Church of Christ 2221 E Memorial Rd 405-478-0166 Memorial Road Church of Christ Vacation Bible School will run from June 19-21. Children can have fun and grow in Christ. Visit mrcc.org or call 405-607-6426 for more information!

OKC Parks and Recreation okc.gov/parks Junior Golf Camp: Our Junior Golf Camp spends the week covering the 3 main elements of the game: driving, chipping, and putting. We incorporate Starting New At Golf (SNAG) components, discuss rules and etiquette both off and on the course, and immerse your child in the world of golf. Golf clubs are provided, however you are welcome to bring your own clubs if preferred. Golfers are responsible for a lunch; snack and water provided. Camp better prepares both beginners and intermediate golfers in their game.

Session I: Lake Hefner Golf Club When: Monday – Thursday, June 4 -7 Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Ages: 8 -12 Fee: $80/golfer Session II: James Stewart Golf Course Monday – Thursday, June 11 -14 Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Ages: 8-12 Fee: $80/golfer Outdoor Adventure Camp: Have an adventure for your Summer!

Campers will spend the week rock climbing, scuba diving, setting up a campsite, fishing, making s’mores, archery, and more. Camp will meet daily at Foster Recreation Center (614 NE 4th St) and visit several exciting outdoor locations around the OKC metro. Bring a lunch and water, snacks are provided.

• Extended care available; $40/ camper. 7:30am-9:00am and 5:00pm-5:30pm • Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Call 405-297-2409 to register with a scholarship.

• Registration ends Thursday, June 14, 2018 Foster Recreation Center Monday – Friday, June 18 – 22 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Extended Care: 7:30am-9:00am, 5:00pm-5:30pm Ages: 8 – 13 Fee: $164/camper Youth Artist Camp:Unleash your child’s inner Picasso or Monet in our hands-on and creative week long Youth Artist Camp. Camp will include instruction in painting, weaving, sculpting, watercolors, and specialized 3D projects by local professional artists and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. Camp will be divided into two age groups: 7-10 and 11-14.

Payment of the Art Supply Fee due the first day of camp. Bring lunch and a drink, snack is provided.

Extended Care - $40, available from 7:30am-8:00am and 4:00pm-5:30pm.

Registration ends Thursday, June 21 for Session I, July 12 for Session II. Session I: Macklanburg Recreation Center Monday – Friday, June 25 – 29 8:00am-4:00pm Extended Care: 7:30am-8:00am, 4:00pm-5:30pm Ages: 7 – 14 Fee: $125/artist Session II: Southern Oaks Recreation Center Monday – Friday, July 16 – 20 8:00am-4:00pm Extended Care: 7:30am-8:00am, 4:00pm-5:00pm Ages: 7 – 14 Fee: $125/artist Tiny Tots Camp: Bring your lil’ scamper to Macklanburg Recreation Center to spend the week with OKC Parks! Tots will have fun making art & craft projects, participating in interactive games & sing-a-longs, and wiggling the day away with kids their age. Your child must be entering kindergarten in Fall 2018 or 2019, and toilet trained to participate! Kids should be ready to stay active and spend time in a splash pad, as our structured activities are sure to keep your tot entertained and out of your hair from 9am to noon. Snacks will be provided.

Macklanburg Recreation Center Monday – Friday, June 11 – 15 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 3 – 5 Fee: $80/tot Magic Camp: Imagine a week filled with magic! Using the Discover Magic curriculum, Magician Joe Coover teaches your child to explore their creativity whether they’re a seasoned magician or just dabbling in the world of magic. Campers will go home at the end of the week with a magic kit and graduation wand to show off their new tricks.

Macklanburg Recreation Center Monday – Friday, July 9 – 13 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 7 – 15

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Summer Activities & Camps Fee: $80/magician, with $80 magic kit fee due first day of camp Fit For Youth: Let us fill your summer break with fun, fitness, and friendship! Join us for a day camp of engaging activities including sports, arts, recreational activities, nature, and an included weekly field trip. Campers will go home with a t-shirt and lots of fun memories! Bring a sack lunch; snacks are provided.

Drop-off for camp is from 7:30am8:20am and pickup from 4:45pm5:30pm. Foster Recreation Center Monday – Friday, June 4 – July 27 7:30am – 5:30pm Ages: 6 – 12 Fee: $90/camper, $85/sibling Oklahoma Children’s Theatre 2501 North Blackwelder, OKC 405-606-7003 Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Each summer hundreds of kids choose to spend their summer with Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.

Its start to finish of endless fun as we present weekly sessions filled with creative visual and performing arts opportunities.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: An old house in rural England becomes the home base for four children who wander into an incredible country through an old wardrobe and help the country return to summer.

In the incredible Narnia, they make friends with the frightened forest people who have almost given up hope for the return of good King Aslan, their true ruler. When Aslan was there, it was always summer. There is a great battle to see whether this magical country will remain under a wintry spell or will, once again, know freedom and summer under good King Aslan. A charming play about courage and the love of freedom.

Rehearsals: June 4-22 9am-4pm Performances: June 20 at 10 am, 12 pm, and 7 pm, June 21 and 22 at 10 am and 12 pm, June 23 and 24 at 2 pm.

Ages: 11-16.

Zorp! Alien on Earth: The alien galaxy explorer Commander Zorp has crash-landed on the weird and wonderful planet Earth. Now with secret government agents on his tail, can he blend in long enough to fix his ship and fly back home? Rehearsals: June 11- 22 9am-4pm. Performances: June 22 and 23 at 7 pm. Ages 8-16.

Elf the Musical Jr.: Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.

Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Rehearsals: July 2-27 9am4pm. Performances: July 25 at 10am, 12pm, and 7pm, July 26 and 27 at 10am and 12pm, July 28 and 29 at 2pm. Ages 11-16 Alice in Wonderland: When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she enters a magical world. There she encounters an odd assortment of characters, including the grinning Cheshire Cat and the goofy Mad Hatter. When Alice ends up in the court of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, she must stay on the ruler’s good side -- or risk losing her head. Rehearsals: July 16-27 9am4pm Performances: July 27 and 28 at 7pm. Ages 8-16 Oklahoma Railway Museum 3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC 405-424-8222 Train Rides: Train Rides are available for kids of all ages (0 to 99+) every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, April through August. Train rides last approximately 40 minutes. Tickets available online at www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org. Costs are: $12 13 and up, $5 3-12 years, under 3 are FREE! Trains leave our Oakwood Depot at the Museum at: 9:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm, and 3:15pm.

Special Train Days: May 7 – National Train Day: Come learn the advantages of rail travel and the history of trains in the United States. Normal prices and departure times. July 7 – Independence Day Train: One dollar off with active Military ID. Normal prices and departure times.

Day out with Thomas™!

Coming this September 28 - 30, and October 5-7. Tickets go on sale April 1, and advance purchase is highly recommended. This event sells out!

Tickets $18 everyone 2 years old and older.

Okie Kids Playground 321 W 15th St. 405-562-4888 A purposeful play learning atmosphere for children under 6 to enjoy.

Multiple play areas that are geared to engage your child and stimulate the mind without overwhelming them.

Open Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm. No reservations. Big kid nights available. Come have fun all summer long!

Oops, I Arted 15200 Traditions Blvd.

405-476-9211 Summer Art Classes and Camps June & July1-4pm daily Your child will explore the world through painting, collage, watercolor and clay! Monday-Thursday. Materials included. $75 per day or $275 for all four days.

OU Medical Center Edmond 1 S Bryant Ave 405-844-5700 Babysitter Bootcamp: This fun class is taught by certified American Red Cross instructors and will feature hands-on training for future babysitters including: Red Cross Certification in First Aid and CPR, responding to emergencies with first aid, rescue breathing and more, making good decisions under pressure, communicating effectively with parents, recognizing safety and hygiene issues, managing young children, feeding, diaper and care for infants, starting your babysitting business. June 25-26 and July 23-24 starting at 9am. Cost is $160.

Pollard Theatre 120 West Harrison Avenue, Guthrie 405-282-2800 Disney’s The Little Mermaid: In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid with a beautiful voice, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time - or all over again - with its irresistible classics, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” April 13 - May 5.

Always… Patsy Cline: Named one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine, Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, the musical includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.” June 8- June 30.

Results Fitness and Nutrition Center 1425 S Santa Fe Ave, # H 405-562-2091 resultsok.com We have programs year-round for kids ages 8-14 from 4-5p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The classes teach basic strength training, motor-skill development, cardio and conditioning while making it fun by the Fitness Instructor. They will learn to make fitness a lifestyle and how eating healthy is important too. There will be a variety of ways they exercise from games to drills to basic weight training. The cost is $150 per month or $300 for a three-month option.

Students ages 15 and up are eligible for the 3-month student membership that includes a program design and most group exercise classes like boot camp, pilates, Insanity and much more. The memberships are $75 for 3 months or $25 month to month or the whole family can join for just $45 per month. See Results For all details and options.

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Summer Activities & Camps

RIVERSPORT Summer Camps riversportokc.org RIVERSPORT offers unique summer camps for kids in 2nd through 12th grade! In the Boathouse District, you’ll find camps for rowing and canoe/kayak, and both have the option of adding Adventure activities like zip lining, the SandRidge Sky Trail, and rafting at RIVERSPORT Rapids. At Lake Hefner, you’ll find sailing camps for both novice and experienced youth sailors. Visit riversportokc.org to register for 2018 RIVERSPORT Summer Camps.

Ultimate Adventure Camp: Ultimate Adventure Camps are the best way to experience everything the Boathouse District has to offer!

The week-long day camps are offered throughout the summer. Half-day and full-day Ultimate Adventure Camps are available.

Campers spend the week exploring adventures at the Oklahoma River including RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater rafting, the SandRidge Sky Zip across the Oklahoma River, the SandRidge Sky Trail adventure course, the Rumble Drop 80-foot free fall, and the SandRidge high speed slide complex featuring two 72-foot tall spiral slides and tandem 30-foot racer slides. Campers also learn basic water safety as they experience recreational kayaking, dragon boating and stand up paddle boarding. Ultimate Adventure Camps are offered in the Boathouse District and are open to both boys and girls in grades 2-9 and ages 8-15 years old.

Rowing Camp: Learn how to row in a week-long novice camp. Campers build comradery as they learn basic rowing skills, safety rules, and how to work together as a team. No previous experience is necessary. Half-day and full-day Rowing Camps are available; full-day camps include a half-day at RIVERSPORT Adventures. Rowing Camps are offered in the Boathouse District and are open to both boys and girls in grades 6-12. All Rowing Camp participants are eligible to join the OKC RIVERSPORT Junior Crew in the fall.

Novice Sprint Canoe/Kayak Camp: Campers learn competitive kayaking skills plus water safety during the week-long day camp which includes paddling in both Olympic sprint racing kayaks and canoes. No previous experience is necessary. Half-day and full-day Canoe/Kayak Camps are available; full-day camps include a half-day at RIVERSPORT Adventures.

Novice Sprint Canoe/Kayak Camps are offered in the Boathouse District and are open to both boys and girls in grades 2-9 and ages 8-15 years old.

All Canoe/Kayak Camp participants are eligible to join the OKC RIVERSPORT Junior Canoe/Kayak Team.

Youth Sailing Camp: Looking for a great introduction to sailing? Youth Sailing Camps teach kids all the basics of sailing including safety, parts of the boat, steering, knots & lines, upwind & downwind sailing, and much more! Campers will learn to sail in Laser Pico sailboats, perfect for novice sailors. At the end of the camp sailors will have learned enough to sail on their own. After completing the Youth Sailing Camp, campers are qualified to continue building their skills in the Advanced Sailing Camp.

Sailing camps are offered at RIVERSPORT’s Sailing Center located at Hobie Point on the south side of Lake Hefner. Youth Sailing Camps are open to both boys and girls in grades 2-9. All Youth Sailing Camp participants are eligible to join the OKC RIVERSPORT Sailing Team.

Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl. Oklahoma City 405-602-3760 Early Explorers: (Pre-K/K), Explorers (Grades 1-3) and Innovators (Grades 4-6) can spend up to eight weeks with the educators at Science Museum Oklahoma exploring the awesome power of science! Make things that fly, play with water, recycle, upcycle, break things and learn the science of grossing people out. Each week will be its own adventure!

Pre-K/K camps are from 9am-Noon.

Camps for grades 1-6 are from 9am4pm. Drop off begins at 8:45am.

Early Explorers: (Pre-K/K) camps are $100 per week for members and $125 per week for nonmembers.

Children should bring a snack. Camp dates and themes are: June 4-8: How Does Your Garden Grow?

June 11-15: To the Moon and Back June 18-22: Can We Build It? June 25-29: Uh-oh!

July 9-13: Five Scientists July 16-20: I Have the Power July 23-27: Freaky Frizzle July 30-Aug. 3: Everybody Has a Body Explorers: (1-3) and Innovators (4-6) camps are $225 per week for members and $250 per week for nonmembers. Children should bring a snack and lunch. Camp dates and themes are: June 4-8: Phenomenal Phenomena and Popular Scientist June 11-15: Backyard Science and Dream it, Do it June 18-22: Camp Contraption and SMO XP June 25-29: The Fact and Fiction of Star Wars and Jedi Boot Camp July 9-13: Microscopic and Plagues ‘n’ More July 16-20: Camp Ew and Lights, Camera, Chemistry July 23-27: Wizard Boot Camp 1.0 and Wizard Boot Camp 2.0 July 30-Aug. 3: Spores ‘n’ S’mores and The Fungus Among Us Twist and Shout 405-774-9491 Need to get a certain tumbling skill?

Want to have some fun doing it? We offer clinics and camps for all ages to improve their tumbling and cheerleading skills. Twist and Shout offers classes, teams, and summer camps for ages 4 and up at all levels. Visit shouterspirit.com to learn more.

UCO Oklahoma Center for Arts Education 405-974-3754 Rock Camp 1: Get ready to Jam! The students are broken up into different bands and are coached by ACM@ UCO faculty members. The rock stars in training will participate in master classes to maximize their learning experience while playing with other highly motivated musicians! To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during an afternoon performance (Friday at 2pm) for friends and family. June 11-15, 10am-4pm, ages 12-18. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

High School Drama 1: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. - Students interested in Performance spend the week together as a cast blocking, learning lines/songs, and rehearsing for the production. Students interested in Design Tech create all costumes, props, and scenery for the production. The talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday evening performance 5pm for friends and family. June 11-15, 9am-5pm, ages 13-18. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

Summer Dance Workshop: Wanna Dance? Join us for a one-week dance-packed workshop with daily classes in ballet, modern, and jazz taught by nationally recognized guest artist Mike Esperanza and the UCO Dance faculty. We wrap up our week together with a Friday afternoon performance 4pm for friends and family. June 11-15, 9am-4pm. Youth Track, ages 8-12, Teen Track, ages 13-17, College Track, ages 18 and up.

Registration: $200 before April 30, $225 after April 30.

Dance Repertory: Students that enroll in the Summer Dance Repertory will work with UCO faculty Kim Loveridge to create a new work that will be performed both at the Summer Dance Workshop final performance Friday June 15 at 4pm and the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival in July. Students will rehearse 2-3 additional times (dates/times TBD with cast) prior to Festival. June 11-15, 5-8 pm, ages 13 and up. Registration: $100.

Drama Day Camp 1: Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. - Join us for an incredible week of drama on the UCO campus! Students are broken into groups, with each group participating in daily supervised classes in makeup, scenery, props, costumes, acting, music, and movement. To culminate our week together, each group is showcased during the Friday evening performance 5pm for friends and

family. June 18-22, 9am-5pm, ages 7-12. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

Adult Strings Chamber Music Camp: We invite all adult strings players to join us for a weekend of music making! We provide professional training with an encouraging, low-pressure environment for all adult strings players at all levels of experience.

To wrap up our weekend together, everyone will be showcased during an afternoon performance Sunday at 4pm for friends and family. July 6-8, Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 1-7 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm. Open to adults 19 and up. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

Dance and Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp: Disney’s The Descendants- We are excited to host our 11th annual Dance & Down Syndrome Camp featuring songs from Disney’s The Descendants. Students participate in daily dance rehearsals, acting rehearsals, and music classes in a fun and safe environment. Everyone is showcased during the Friday morning performance 11:30am for friends and family. July 9-13, 9:30-2 pm. Open to ages 13 and up. Registration: $125 before April 30, $150 after April 30.

Rock Camp 2: Get ready to Jam! The students are broken up into different bands and are coached by ACM@ UCO faculty members. The rock stars in training will also participate in master classes to maximize their learning experience while playing with other highly motivated musicians! To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during an afternoon performance Friday at 2pm for friends and family. July 9-13, 10am-4pm, ages 12-18. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

Strings Chamber Music Camp: Join us for a week of music making fun!

Students will perform in a Saturday July 7 placement audition to be part of one large orchestra and also in a small chamber group. All students will rehearse daily in large orchestras and small chamber groups. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during an afternoon performance Friday at 4pm for friends and family. July 9-13, 9am4pm. Open to students ages 11-18 or 2 years minimum experience. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

High School Drama 2: Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr.- Students interested in Performance spend the week together as a cast blocking, learning lines/ songs, and rehearsing for the production. Students interested in Design Tech create all costumes, props, and scenery for the production. The talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday evening performance 5pm for friends and family.

July 16-20, 9am-5pm, ages 13-18.

Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

Drama Day Camp 2: Honk! Jr. - Join us for an incredible week of drama on the UCO campus! Students are broken into groups, with each group participating in daily supervised classes in make-up, scenery, props, costumes, acting, music, and movement.

To culminate our week together, each group is showcased during the Friday evening performance 5pm for friends and family. July 23-27, 9am-5pm, ages 7-12. Registration: $175 before April 30, $200 after April 30.

UCO Soccer Camp Tom Thompson Soccer Facility www.thecentralsoccer.com Central Girls College Elite Prep Camp: The College Elite Prep Camp is a very challenging camp designed to give elite soccer players a feel for the game at the college level. Players will experience an actual college fitness test, participate in intense training sessions that Broncho soccer players see day in and day out, as well as have an opportunity to play against other top prospects in evening matches. This is a commuter camp, campers will be responsible to secure their own lodging, transportation, and meals. June 9 & 10, Day 1 9am-7pm, Day 2 9am-3pm. Grades 8-12. Cost is $225 per participant Central Day Camps: Central Day camps are in their 20th year of existence and are the most exciting training opportunity a young player can experience. The basic fundamentals of soccer skills are introduced, combined with an educational and challenging curriculum that players

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Summer Activities & Camps love taking part in. Each day ends with fun and challenging games that incorporate the skills learned that day. Players participate in a closing ceremony that consists of coaches vs players games, contests, awards, and written evaluations. June 11-14, and August 6-9, 9am-12 pm, ages 4-18.

Cost is $120 per participant.

Central Attacking and Goalkeeper Camp: This soccer camp is an intense two days of specialized training for the serious soccer players ages 8-18 years, who have a strong desire to learn and train to be the best player that they can be. Campers will be divided into training groups based upon grade (players entering into 3rd grade-8th grade & players entering into 9th grade-12th grade). August 4 & 5, 3rd8th grade 8-10am and 5-7pm, 9th12th grade 10am-12pm and 3-5pm.

Cost is $135 per participant.

UCO Summer Events UCO Endeavor Games: The University of Central Oklahoma’s annual Endeavor Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities provides children, adults and military service members with physical disabilities an opportunity to display their talents in a proper and competitive setting against individuals with similar disabilities.

The games will offer 10 sports and will run from June 7-10. For more information visit UCOEndeavorGames. com or email ucoendeavor@uco.edu.

UCO Volleyball Camps: bronchovolleyballcamps.com All Skills Camp 1: Grades 6-8, June 12-14, 9am-12pm. Cost $160

College Prep- All Skills Camp 2: Grades 9-12, June 12-14, 1pm-4 pm.

Cost $160 Beginning Hitter Camp: Grades 5-7, June 11, 9am-12pm. Cost $60 Advanced Hitter Camp: Grades 8-12, June 11 1-4pm. Cost $60 Defensive Camp: Grades 6-9, June 15, 9am-12pm. Cost $60 UCO Wellness Center Outdoor Adventure Camp: Children in grades 3-8 can participate in paddle sports, land games, and challenge courses. Campers will also learn camping skills like camp site set up, fire building, and the basics of hiking.

July 17-19, 9am-12pm. Registration is $125 and ends on July 6.

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OKC PARKS IS YOUR CAMP SOURCE THIS SUMMER! GARDEN EXPLORERS MAD SCIENCE WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP DISCOVER DANCE CAMP SHREK JR. FIT FOR YOUTH DAY CAMP FAME JR. NATURE CAREER CAMP FROG PRINCE TINY TOTS CAMP NATURE ART CAMP JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS OKLAHOMA! MINECRAFT MAKECODE CAMP OUTDOOR ADVENTURE MAGIC CAMP

FOR INFO & TO REGISTER VISIT US ONLINE AT OKC.GOV/PARKSIGNUP