Calendar of Events

Due to positive tests for the coronavirus across the area and the constant changes still taking place as of our press deadline, please confirm the events and services listed in this calendar are still in place before making your plans to attend or participate. It’s especially important to ensure the safety of your family, loved ones and yourself by practicing safe COVID-19 recommendations.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART Long Exposure – A Century of Pictorialism Now – June 27 Pictorialism, an international photographic movement that emerged late in the nineteenth century in Europe and soon spread to the United States, argued for photography’s status as a fine art through the adoption of techniques and subjects associated with painting. After its invention around 1830, photography was generally believed to objectively depict the natural world. In the early 1840s, however, Scottish photographers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson began making portraits that period viewers compared to the style of Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn. By 1870, Henry Peach Robinson, Julia Margaret Cameron, and other British photographers sought to distinguish the medium from science. To that end, they modeled their images after Impressionist paintings, used special filters, and manipulated negatives to achieve a painterly effect.

FRESH START COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway

MOVIE IN THE PARK Friday, May 7, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion and Amphitheater, 700 S. Broadway. Bring the whole family for a nighttime movie under the stars. The featured movie will be The Sandlot (101 minutes). Concessions will be available On Site.

MOORE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

ADOPT-A-PET Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

BIG TRASH PICK UP Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

CT CLOTHING CLOSET Last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.

HEYDAY LIVE TRIVIA NIGHT Thursday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. HeyDay Upstairs at Revolutions, 3201 Market Place, Norman. Think you know it all? Prove it at HeyDay trivia night. Put your knowledge to the test with 1/2 priced domestics and discounted appetizers while you play! SOUTH OKC CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hidden Trails Country Club, 6501 South Country Club Drive. The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our annual Golf Tournament on May 3, 2021. Now is the time to sign up your team! The entry fee is $800 and your team receives a tee box sign, mulligans, a special player gift, and a chance to win door prizes. Lunch will be provided before tee off. There will also be dinner and presentation of awards following the Tournament. This event is open to members and non-members. For more information, please contact Emmy Karns (405) 634-1436 or emmykarns@southokc.com

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. The Chamber's annual Golf Tournament has come around again - but BIGGER than ever! It will be a full day of fun with lunch and 19th hole treats, 18-holes of golf, prizes, added games and opportunities to win, and MORE! Get out of the office and make connections on the course. Contact Kim Brown (kbrown@moorechamber.com) or Kelly Arnold (karnold@moorechamber.com) for sponsorship information and availability. SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!! There are several sponsorships still available for your business to have premium exposure before and during the event, including:

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCH Tuesday, May 11, 11:45 a.m. Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, 2305 S. Telephone Road. Join us for great food and an opportunity to grow your business knowledge, share new ideas and connect with our business community. Each attendee is given the opportunity to present information regarding their business to all in attendance. So, bring your best sales pitch - make it innovative and memorable. Cancellation Policy: If you register for an event and do not cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to the attend you will be charged, regardless of attendance. RSVP required: $10. For more information email Carole Motley at cmotley@moorechamber.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 18, 11:45 a.m. The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. The luncheon continues to celebrate outstanding active duty and retired military personnel. Join us to honor our men and women in uniform at this luncheon, featuring a keynote speaker, to be announced. National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. The month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlight the contributions of those who have served. Cancellation Policy:If you register for an event and do not cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to the attend you will be charged, regardless of attendance. For more information contact Cheryl Patterson at cpatterson@ moorechamber.com.

For Moore Chamber of Commerce events – Visit moorechamber.com/events/calendar For South OKC Chamber of Commerce events – Visit business.southokc.com/events

SENIOR CONNECTION

P.A.L.S. PROGRAM FOR SENIORS Seniors are assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

PROJECT RETURN HOME FOR ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS IN MOORE For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.

TRANSPORTATION: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.

• Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

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Fast, But Not

Southmoore Sprinter Says a Calm Mind is the Key to Her Blazing Speed

When Jada Atkinson is settling into the blocks for the start of a 100 or 200-meter race, you might think that she’s emotionally wired to explode. Just the opposite is true.

“I’m usually saying a prayer,” says Atkinson. “That’s because, for me, the challenge is to calm down my butterflies, which are usually going crazy at that point. So, I find that I am at my best when I’m able just to relax.”

It’s a technique that has worked well for the Southmoore senior. She won the 200-meter state title as a sophomore and is one of the favorites in both the 200 and 100 in this month’s state meet. As she and her Sabercat teammates prepare for regionals and state this year, Atkinson says she’s just grateful that they’re able to have a season.

“It was so heartbreaking not having a season last year because of the pandemic,” said Atkinson, “I think one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from that is to not take anything for granted because it can be taken away in a moment.”

People coped with the cancellation of the 2020 springs sports season in different ways. Atkinson turned her disappointment and frustration into an offseason of hard work.

“I remem- ber going to meets at OU and seeing their pictures up in the indoor facili-

ties,” said Atkinson. “But they allowed me to play multiple sports without any pressure. I liked basketball but decided to focus on track my sopho more year because I wanted to have that full-on track experi-

“It taught me to be even more disciplined,” said Atkinson. “I just didn’t want to miss any opportunities, so I felt it was important to continue to work out and work hard to improve myself. It also helped that I had the resources to work out, and Courtesy of Jada Atkinson I think that h a s helped me improve this season.” That decision has paid off for Atkinson in every way. Not only is she having the time of her life in a sport that she loves, but she will also be following in her parents’ footsteps at OU, committing to join the Sooner track team for her collegiate career. She says the decision to commit to OU was a bit hard but the right move.

At least some of Atkinson’s work ethic can be traced to her parents. Her father, Shannon, is the track coach at Southmoore. He and his wife, Jennifer, were both All-American athletes at OU. Atkinson says that while they never pressured her to follow in their footsteps, they challenge her to strive for the best in competition and the classroom. “In the end, it just boiled down to the familiarity of OU,” said Atkinson. “I grew up around it, and it feels like a second home walking around campus. I also like that it’s just down the road from my parents, so I’m never that far away.” In the meantime, she’s focused on enjoying the last weeks of her senior year and making up for a lost 2020 track season.

Fast, But Not So Furious:

Southmoore Sprinter Says a Calm Mind is the Key to Her Blazing Speed

title,” said Atkinson. “I’m not sure yet what other events I’ll be running, but I’m looking to improve in every area.”

As she goes through these final weeks of tuning up, Atkinson says she feels like she’s peaking at just the right time.

“I ran a 24 in the 200 recently, and that’s a PR (personal record),” said Atkinson. “That made me realize that I’m right where I need to be. I can tell my body is ready to go past that.”

While her focus on the athletic side of life is razor-sharp these days, that doesn’t mean she’s not paying attention to the life away from the track. Atkinson says she’s relishing her final weeks as a Sabercat senior. It helps that her mother does an excellent job of helping her keep her eyes on her classwork.

“My mom is a strong woman who is big on schoolwork,” said Atkinson. “She keeps me in line, especially on those days when I come home, and I don’t want to do my classwork. Both she and my dad are so strong, but also so loving and caring. I’m just so blessed by them.”

She also wants people to know that her younger sister, Jordan, will make some waves of her own at Southmoore.

“She’s going to be a pretty great long jumper,” said Atkinson. “I think that she has already jumped something like 17-feet-11-inches. I honestly think she could be getting close to 20-feet by her senior year.”

When the speedster does relax, she might find herself enjoying her favorite television shows on the Home and Garden channel.

“I love HGTV,” said Atkinson. “I enjoy watching those shows where they flip or redo houses because it’s fun to imagine what I would do in those situations or what it would be like that have that house to work on.”

Atkinson is planning on staying connected to sports after college, perhaps pursuing a career in sports management or physical therapy. She says her biggest goal is to either own or run a sports team. She intends to savor every moment of her last few weeks of high school and her time with her friends for the present moment.

“I’ve loved everything about being at Southmoore and being a Sabercat,” said Atkinson. “I’ve had great friends and teachers, and I just want to remember these times and all those wonderful moments.”