Calendar of Events

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

FRED JONES JR MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK

Art Adventures@the Fred

Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a book and hands-on art activity before exploring the museum in person with your family. No advanced registration is required for this free drop-in program. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 accompanied by an adult, but kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, contact museumtours@ou.edu.

Art Adventures@Home

Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. The museum’s virtual storytime includes a book and related art activity, using materials you’re likely to have on hand at home. Register for this online program at the link below. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 accompanied by an adult, but kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, contact museumtours@ou.edu.

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).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Nancy at 405514-9990.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 1, July 5 at 6:30 p.m Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 2 at 6:00 p.m. The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway.

URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Monday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

MOVIE IN THE PARK Friday, August 19 at 8:30 p.m. Little River Park, 700 SW 4th St. Join us for a free viewing of Transformers. Bring your family out to enjoy a flick on a Friday night. Concession on site.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Friday, August 5 and August 26 Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. Join us for your lunch break and some live music at our Food Truck Fridays! A variety of different food trucks right here at Central Park in Moore. August 5: Food Trucks: Some Like It Tot; Yum Yum Bites and Newmans Firehouse BBQ Live Music: Joey Wallace August 26: Food Trucks: Yum Pig, Nick’s Tamales, and The Brown’s Kitchen Live Music: TBD

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.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2800 SW 131st Street. For more information contact Connie Daniels at 405-703-2300.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING 2nd Tuesday of eachmonth, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. American Legion Post 184, 207 SW 1st St, Moore

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Moore Warren Theater, 1000 S. Telephone Road. Free event features a community-building event with the Moore Police and Fire Departments, along with other community organizations. Come enjoy lost of fun activities, safety demonstrations, and giveaways.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER INSTANT CONNECTIONS Thursday, August 4, 9:00 am. to 10:30 a.m. First United Bank, 6000 S. Western Avenue. This fun networking event is in a roundtable format and will allow attendees to share information about their respective businesses. Attendees are allowed 90 seconds at each table to share information and then move to a new audience and repeat the process. Make sure to bring business cards or any company swag you'd like to hand out to attendees! The session is free, but a $10 no-show fee applies to any cancellations after August 2. For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-6341436.

AUGUST GREAT DANES OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA MEETING Sunday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. Van’s Pig Stand, 1991 Tower Drive. Come join us to eat yummy BBA, discuss the upcoming National, and other club business. Great Dane Club of Oklahoma is for Great Dane enthusiasts that are active in Conformation and performance titles for their Great Danes. We are a friendly

group of people that love to share information about our beloved breed. For more info email greatdaneclubofok@gmail.com.

PUTTING FOR PEDIATRICS GOLF SCRAMBLE Monday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Hidden Trails Country Club, 6501 S. Country Club Drive. Hilltop Clinic is hosting our first-ever golf scramble to raise funds for the general operations of the clinic. Help us continue to offer a high-quality medical home to uninsured and underinsured children and further our mission of sharing the healing love of Jesus with our community by promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Learn more about Hilltop Clinic by visiting www.hilltopclinic. org. Registration: $600/4-person team, $150/individual (includes green fee, light breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and Gatorade on the course) Registration limited to the first 100 players or July 29. For more information email clarissa@hilltopclinic. org.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCH Tuesday, August 9, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tacologia Fine Tacos, 2100 N. Easter Avenue, Ste 5. 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. For more information contact Amy Lee at 405-794-3400.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS Wednesday, August 10, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Costco, 2651 S. Telephone Road. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! For more information contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EGGS & ISSUES – MPS UPDATE Wednesday, August 17, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Costco, 2651 S. Telephone Road. Eggs & Issues is the Moore Chamber of Commerce's forum where our business community gathers to discuss business and legislative issues. $15 for members (Early Bird Price of $10 before 8/10) and $20 for non-members (Early Bird Pricing of $15 before 8/10). For more information contact Kelly Arnold at 405794-3400.

LIVE MUSIC – THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL AT ROYAL BAVARIA Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. Royal Bavaria, 3401 S. Sooner Road. The boys are back at the Royal Bavaria to pick some tunes! The Bottom of the Barrel is a Bluegrass/Country/Americana band based out of Oklahoma City. Their signature sound comes from their driving, acoustic instrumentals and their powerhouse three part harmonies. They perform a large catalogue of original songs that cover the entire range of emotional and mental spectrum that derive from years of being part of the hard working class of America. Drinking songs, heart break tunes, and celebrations of being alive (despite their best efforts) make their music one of a kind. Come on out y’all! As always, Bottoms up! SILVER STAR COMMUNITY TEAM BENEFIT CAR SHOW Saturday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 1525 S. I-35 Service Road. Bring your family out and enjoy an evening of fun. All proceeds raised will benefit several local non-profit organizations including Support the Kid, Moore Crime Stoppers and Santa Express. AND Freddy’s will donate 15% of your food purchases when you mention the car show. Go to http://silverstarconst.com, e-mail ssc-community-team@silverstarconst.com, or call 405-793-1725 to pre-register! $30 Registration Fee. Please Pre-Registerby August 12 or 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. the day of the show.

SOX OF LOVE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SORTING & PACKING PARTY Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Covenant Life Church, 207 S. Howard. In 2018 we began our "Box of Sox" Back to School Program in an effort to be proactive in our response to need requests for students. We gave 22 schools a box of 100 pair of socks to keep in their clothing closets. The response from Oklahoma City Metro Area Educators was overwhelming! We want to be help more schools are planning to help 50 schools in the 2022-23 school year. We serve students K-12. If you would like to help us sort, package and box socks for distribution, please click the SIGN UP GENIUS link below. There are two time slots to choose from: 10am - 12pm or 2:30 - 3:30pm. If you are an educator and would like your school to be one that receives a Box of Sox, please sign up using the SIGN UP GENIUS link below so that we are able to best serve you. We are planning for the socks to be ready for pick-up on Saturday, August 20 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Sign Up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/409054EAFA723A2FF2-back. MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WIN NETWORKING HOUR Tuesday, August 23, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Aria Real Estate Group, 221 48th Ave NW, Norman. Newly formed in 2020, WIN was created to bring the business women of Moore and the surrounding areas together for strength, support, and camaraderie in both business and life. We will do this through events and programs throughout the year. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405794-3400.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, August 25, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Grove Retirement Community, 425 SE 4th Street. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! For more information contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400.

CARS FOR CURES AUTO SHOW Saturday, August 27, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Moore Warren Theater, 1000 S. Telephone Road. Back for the third year, Cars for Cures, presented by the Moore Kiwanis Club, provides great family entertainment with a bit of something for everyone. See the cars on display. Owners can register their cars online at https:// www.carsforcures.net. Enjoy great food from a variety of food trucks including Coit's Root Beer, Squatchamoe's, and the Psycho Taco. Shop the vendors' mall. Let the kids play games and win prizes. JYNGLZ Entertainment will be providing sound and music throughout the event.

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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SPORTS BY ROB MORRIS

Westmoore's Reichert Remembers Life-Changing Decision from Sophomore Year

Photos provided by Charlie Reichert

Westmoore's head cross country coach, Charlie Reichert, is a very familiar member of the Jaguar Nation. As a sophomore at Westmoore in 2008, he decided to give up basketball. His dad insisted on some form of athletic participation and suggested cross country.

"He told me I couldn't be lazy and just sit around," said Reichert, "So, I started running for Coach (Laura) Clay. She was super-motivating, not just in running but in life as well." It was a game-changing moment for Reichert in a lot of ways.

"I met my best friends there," said Reichert, "Running has been part of my life since."

After running for one year at a small college, Reichert decided to step away from competition. Still, his passion for running continued. He ran with friends and continued to train. As he prepared to graduate from college, he says he contacted Coach Clay about getting into coaching.

"I sat down with Coach Clay and told her, 'I want to coach with you before you retire,'" said Reichert. "She was very encouraging, and I ended up spending my first year as an assistant for her."

The past year has been a big one for the new top cat at

Westmoore cross country. He turned 30 last year and completed his first marathon, Phoenix's Mesa Marathon, in February of this year. Reichert's time qualified him for the Boston Marathon, which is impressive considering that he tested positive for COVID just two weeks before the race.

As cool as that was, it pales in comparison to another significant life event – his marriage in June to Sophia Lindsey.

"I was a personal trainer at this gym, and there was a lady I knew there who wanted me to meet her daughter," said Reichert. "So, I was at the cross country meet in September of 2020, and she texted me that her daughter was there with her. I was crazy nervous, but we met, and the rest is history."

Reichert says he feels blessed by the path he's on in life. And even though the temperatures are in the triple digits, the start of the cross country season is a great time for him.

"Cross-country is always my favorite season of the year," said Reichert. "I feel like it's a calling, you know. You see kids come out their freshman year, and they can barely jog a mile. Then by the time they're seniors, they're top athletes."

In addition to the joy about his new marriage and his passion for coaching cross country, Reichert says he loves working with special education students at Westmoore. And he traces it all back to his decision in his second year of high school.

"It's just crazy how that decision I made sophomore year has impacted my life," says Reichert. "It's like a full circle, changed my whole life and for the better."