Dog adoption event Feb. 4

This year, the Oklahoma Humane Society will host its inaugural Soulmate Saturday, a Valentine’sthemed adoption and outreach event, on Saturday, February 4 from 12 to 3 PM at Bar K Dog Bar in the Boathouse District. This family- and dogfriendly event is free to attend and will provide community members an opportunity to meet adoptable dogs as well as learn how everyone in OKC can make an impact for our community’s vulnerable dog and cat populations.

"We want the animal-lovers in our community to be aware of all the ways they can make a positive impact on the lives of homeless animals in Oklahoma,” said Mark Eby, Oklahoma Humane Society President & CEO. “This event will be a fun opportunity to snuggle some pups, sign up to foster, and learn about services that OK Humane provides, all while experiencing Bar K, our city's newest hotspot for people and their pets.” e: The University of Central Oklahoma’s Child Study Center recently received a five-star rating from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) — Child Care Services for its high-quality child care program. This is the highest rating achieved in the program’s history. Pictured, volunteer at the Child Study Center holding a children’s story for the clay.

Soulmate Saturday will feature a meet and greet with adoptable dogs and on-site dog adoptions for those interested in finding their own four-legged soulmate. Dogs available for adoption have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, and are current on vaccinations. Adoption fees are $250 for puppies and $150 for adult dogs. Bar K will also provide a free year-long membership for any dogs adopted at Soulmate Saturday.

The event will include an "Advocacy Pawsport" activity and raffle ticket opportunity to win one of several Valentine's Date packages, such as OKC Thunder tickets, a date night at Flix Brewhouse, or a private cocktail class from Midtown's Barkeep. Completed "Pawsports" will enter attendees to win, while raffle tickets will increase their chance of winning, with all proceeds benefitting the lifesaving rescue work of the Oklahoma Humane Society.

Attendees will also enjoy live music from local artist Stephen Salewon, a variety of Valentine’sthemed photo opportunities for both dogs and humans, and an exclusive sneak peek at Bar K, OKC’s newest hang for people and their pups. The event is dog-friendly and attendees are encouraged to bring their own dogs for a free puppy play date before Bar K opens to the public.

The City of Edmond is seeking public input as part of a current effort to create a master plan for Arcadia Lake. A brief survey is currently open through Feb. 6, at https://edmondok.gov/lakesurvey.

The survey is part of an effort by the City of Edmond to complete a new Arcadia Lake Master Plan. Feedback and data received will be used to help inform and shape the new plan that is expected to be completed in the coming months.

The City of Edmond has partnered with Landplan Consultants Incorporated (LPCI) out of Tulsa to complete this effort. LPCI began their process of creating a formal master plan after an Arcadia Lake Task Force completed a visioning process in 2021. The Arcadia Lake Task Force was assembled with various members of the community to create a mission statement for the lake and give recommendations for the future master plan.