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VOL. 18 • NO. 9 • SEPTEMBER 2022 COVER STORY FALL EVENTS GUIDE —The next few months are loaded with all sorts of great activities for you and your family. Our handy guide will help you take advantage of every opportunity.8
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I don't know about you guys, but I've never been so glad to see a string of 100-degree days over and done. Now we can dive into a fall season filled with all kinds of great events for the whole family. We're excited to present our Fall Events Guide in this issue, designed to help you plan some excursions and ad ventures, all within easy driving distance. You'll also meet a 100-year-old Air Force veteran who survived being shot down over Nazi territory during WWII.
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Events Guide
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We couldn’t be more excited that the 100° days of summer are in the rear-view mirror and the cooler days of fall are headed our way! Here’s a help ful guide of events, camps, and entertainment to help you make plans for the next few months. IMPORTANT NOTE: Everything in our events guide is subject to change, so make sure you check in with event sponsors by phone or by checking their website to see if changes have been made: City of Moore cityofmoore.com OCCC VPA occc.edu/visual-and-performing-arts-center/ National Cowboy Museum nationalcowboymuseum.org Orr Family Farm orrfamilyfarm.com/fall September YOUTH WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUES (SIGN-UPS) Sign-ups are Now - Sept. 26 (online preferred) Games are Fridays and/or Saturdays starting Dec. 9-10 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center & Moore Commu nity AGE:CenterBoysand Girls 7-10, 11-12 LATE FEE: $20 added Sept. 27–Oct. 11 (No registration after Oct. 11) REGISTRATION: Online at cityofmoore.com/fun CAMPS AND PROGRAMS AT THE STATION RECREATION CENTER FIT AS A FIDDLE Sept. 6–Dec. 27 Tuesdays , 1–2 p.m. AGES: 3–5 FEE: $25 per month/5 Station Passholders per session no REGISTRATION:charge By the first Tuesday of each month, 20 Toddlersmaximumwill enjoy getting their exercise by running, jump ing, tumbling on mats and dancing to favorite energetic songs.
The Station Aquatic Center 700 S Broadway Ave.
FRIDAY NIGHT BITES
Friday, September 16 - 6:00 - 9:00pm
DOGGIE PADDLE
Saturday, September 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The American West has always been a place full of tall tales and folklore. Come learn about heroes and legends and even get the chance to create your own! A free coloring book by local artists from Literati Press will teach you about Pecos Bill, Annie Oakley, John Henry, Poker Chip the horse and more. It will also lead you on a scavenger hunt around the grounds of The Cowboy in which you’ll see the sights, practice roping and grind cornmeal. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
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Movie: Ghostbusters Afterlife (PG) Free Event
MOVIE IN THE PARK Central Park Amphitheater 700 S Broadway Ave.
Kids Take Over the Cowboy – Tall Tales with Literati
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC
Two dogs are allowed per handler, all handlers must be 16 years old. Dogs must be friendly and you must show proof of rabies vaccination with a rabies certificate and rabies tag on your dog. Dog owners will not be allowed to swim. Pre register your dog at cityofmoore.com/fun. Moore Pawsabil ities volunteer group will be accepting donations for the Moore Animal Welfare & Adoption Center.
Thursday, September 8 - 6:00 - 8:00pm Fee: $7.50 per dog Register: www.cityofmoore.com/fun
Friday, September 9 - 8:00 - 10:00pm
National Cowboy Museum
Drop-In Drawings: Resilience National Cowboy Museum
Central Park Pavilion and Amphitheater
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Sunday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lob by (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop in anytime, pick up sketching materi als or bring your own, and go on a solo drawing adventure! Free for Museum members or with Museum admission.
Join us for our Friday Night Bites Food Truck Festival featur ing a variety of food trucks, local breweries, and live music! Plus inflatables and lawn games for the kids and adults to Liveenjoy.Music: Blackwater Bridge Food Trucks: Yum Pig; Chef Rays Streeteats; Coits Food Truck; Dos Gringos Cabana and City Ice Breweries: Lazy Circles Brewing Winery: Waters Edge Winery Partner with Pioneer Library System SEPTEMBER 2022
Thursday, September 8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join National Cowboy Museum Curator of Ethnology Eric Singleton in a discussion on the origin of the world and the mythic tales that shaped its development. These stories reflect social values and are part of the ongoing artistic tradition of indigenous people who today still live on the Northwest Coast. Bring your lunch or purchase one at The Museum Grill. Reservations are not required. Free admis sion to the Brown Bag presentation and The Museum Grill.
Join us for a free movie in the park! Bring your family out to enjoy a flick on a Friday night! Concession on site.
FIT KIDS Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m. AGES: 7–12
700 S Broadway Ave.
FEE: Passholders free; Non-passholder $20 This 55-minute class is packed with entertaining music, foundational fitness moves, and fun games. Fit Kid will get your child moving and learning the importance of making healthy choices all while having fun! For ages 7 to 12 years. Parents are welcome to stay.
Brown Bag Lunch Series – Transformers and Tricksters: Mythology in Art on the NW Coast National Cowboy Museum
FELICIANO: A Name That is Synonymous with MUSIC. It is synonymous with an international presence that has influ enced popular music for more than two generations. Jose Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin Artist to effective ly cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for other artists who now play an important role in the American music industry. Referred to as “The Picasso of his Realm,” Jose Feliciano’s accomplishments are highly celebrated. He has recorded nearly seventy albums; been awarded over forty-five Gold and Platinum records and he has won nineteen Grammy nominations, earning nine Grammy Awards, including the “LARAS Award for Lifetime Achievement.” Three songs that have been milestones for Feliciano are: 1) “Light My Fire,” which topped the charts globally in 1968 and according to the song’s publisher, is now a “standard” because of Jose’s interpretation. 2) “Che Sarà” the 1971 San Remo Music Festival entry that became a mega-success for Jose throughout Europe, Asia and South America and of course, 3) “Feliz Navidad,” the Christmas song that has now become a tradition worldwide during the holiday season top iTunes download while ASCAP has placed it among the 25 Greatest Holiday Songs of the Cen tury! For tickets call 405-682-7579 or visit tickets.occc.edu.
Central Park Multi-Purpose Pavilion Saturday, October 1 - 9:00am - 3:00pm 700 S. Broadway Ave. Vendors selling handmade items and other types of crafts. Vendors selling handmade items, crafts, quilts, yard art, food, farm produce, direct sale products, and other types of
Walk the Parks is a physical activity-tracking program that encourages participants get active by exploring our exer cise-friendly city parks. The goal of Walk the Parks is to promote health, wellness, and community by highlighting the City of Moore parks and their resources for physical activity. Bring your family, friends, pets and walking shoes and get started on September 25, 2022.
Saturday, September 17 at 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Come join your friends for a great pancake breakfast and help support Oklahoma Boys State. Cost is $8 per ticket with proceeds going to Oklahoma Boys State.
October
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Perked Up Playdate National Cowboy Museum 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Tuesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and con versations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and littles. Kids also can take part in a craft ac tivity, while supplies last. Free for members or with Museum admission.
Performing Arts Series: An Evening with Jose Feliciano OCCC VPAC 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m.
WALK THE PARKS – FAMILY FIT WHEN: Sept. 25–Nov. 20 REGISTRATION: cityofmoore.com/walktheparks
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST - AMERICAN LEGION & MASONIC LODGE
Traditional Cowboy Arts Workshop: Engraving and Design National Cowboy Museum 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Tuesday, September 27 – 29, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In conjunction with the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), this workshop will focus on aspects of design, lay out and engraving and inlay techniques. Learn from experts in the field to create the decorative elements that go into creating beautiful and functional art. Instructors: Bit and spur makers Wilson Capron and Ernie Marsh have more than 50 years’ experience between them. Their unique designs and insights into the craft have influenced the work of many contemporary bit and spur makers. Suitable for beginners to advanced, limited enrollment. $700; $600 for Museum members.
National Cowboy Museum
OCCC VPAC
7777 S. May Avenue, OKC Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oklahoma City Community College will host the Kyiv City Ballet this fall in the troupe's only stop in Oklahoma. The two shows on Oct. 9 are part of the Kyiv City Ballet's inau gural tour of the United States. The U.S. tour will feature a full-length Swan Lake, excerpts from Les Sylphides and Carmen, and several works by Ukrainian choreographers: Thoughts, a contemporary ballet, choreographed by Vla dyslav Dobshynskyi; Tribute to Peace, a neo-classical work, choreographed by KCB’s Artistic Director, Ivan Kozlov; and Men of Kyiv, a Ukranian folk dance, choreographed by Pav lo Virsky. The two programs at OCCC will include selected works from the above repertoire. For tickets call 405-6827579 or visit tickets.occc.edu.
FALL BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP October 20-21 9am – Noon Ages 6-12 $40 SEPTEMBER 2022
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Wednesday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join the New 9 weather team to learn about the different types of severe weather in our state and how to be safe when storms roll through. Museum galleries are open for self-directed tours. Suitable for Grades K – 8. Admission is free for students and chaperones (one per seven students). Ask about a bus travel reimbursement. Space provided to eat lunch. The event will be held rain or shine. Space is lim ited and preregistration is required by September 30.
Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Dia de los Muertos
FALL BREAK CAMPS – THE STATION AT CENTRAL PARK
National Cowboy Museum
Performing Arts Series: Kyiv City Ballet
COOKIES + CANVAS: HALLOWEEN The Station at Central Park October 8th 700 S. Broadway Ave. 2-4pm Ages 13+ The$30 theme for this session will be Halloween! Come and join us for a scary good time! Cookies + Canvas is a time to gather together and create beautiful pieces of art while eating some delicious cookies! In this weekend workshop, participants will follow the direction of the instructor while creating their own custom piece of art!
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crafts. Food Truck: Coits Food Truck Email Kasey Dean at kdean@cityofmoore.com for an appli cation to participate as a vendor. (Only one direct consultant of any direct sales company).
FALL BREAK ART CAMP October Come$40Ages9am-noon20-216-9andjoin the fun as we create several different art projects using a variety of techniques!
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Día de los Muertos is a Mexican festival celebrated every year from October 31 – November 2 in commemoration of deceased friends and family members. Create a colorful sugar skull and enjoy other unique crafts to celebrate this holiday tradition. Contribute to a communal ofrenda and enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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Late Night at the Museum: Cowboy Clue National Cowboy Museum 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Friday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. This is your chance to play the popular board game Clue in real life! Join us in Prosperity Junction as we work to solve a crime. To win a prize you must answer three questions: Who done it? Where? With what weapon? In addition to the game, we will decorate Halloween cupcakes and finish by curling up with pillows and blankets for a showing of Scoo by Doo: Shaggy’s Showdown. Popcorn provided! Children aged 4 and up; an adult must accompany children.
The Station Recreation Center 700 S. Broadway Ave.
Performing Arts Series: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Cost: $10 pre-sale - $15 at the door/day of event
1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC
Trick “ORR” Treat Orr Family Farm 14400 S. Western, OKC Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m, and Sunday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Come in your best costume and collect candy around the farm! November Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Western Headwear
October 29 - 4-7pm
Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
exciting camp, kids will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics! Each day campers will learn new ways to discover S.T.E.A.M! (present ed by The Pioneer Library System)
What is more iconic in the American West than what a cow boy wears on his head? Explore the new exhibition Som breros Texanas and the Bosses of the Plains and then make your own personalized headwear. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
A spooky night to enjoy with the family. We will have a haunted room, treats and games. Costumes are encour aged. All kids 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must have a ticket to enter the event.
All Day or until all the Sasquatches are found! Are you ready to catch some ‘Squatch? These critters have told some of the Parks & Recreation staff they plan on
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Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Pres ley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Sun Records, now donned with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with the sounds of the season and the chart-toppers that made these four famous. Follow along with the gang’s usual antics as we journey through a story of Christmas past, present, and future. It's a jam-packed evening of holidays hits and classic characters you won't want to miss! For tickets call 405-682-7579 or visit tickets.occc.edu.
National Cowboy Museum
SASQUATCH HUNT Central Park & Little River Park November 18-November 23
HAUNTING ON HOWARD (PART OF HAUNT OLD TOWN)
Join us for the new family-friendly Ghouls and Goblins Hal loween Dance.
Cost: Free Join us for a spooky haunted room and treats
FALL BREAK S.T.E.A.M. CAMP Oct. 20-21 1–4 In$40AGES:p.m.10–12thisfunand
GHOULS & GOBLINS: HALLOWEEN DANCE
OCCC VPAC 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
October 28 - 6-8pm
Moore Community Center 301 S Howard Ave.
Steampunk Festival National Cowboy Museum 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Come in your best Steampunk (or Halloween) get-up for the Museum’s fall celebration. Create your own Steampunk ac cessories and other crafts. Explore the Design-a-Robot maker space and create your own mini ‘bot out of everyday objects. Try your hand at fast draw target practice, look out for a pen ny-farthing and learn a dance or two. While supplies last. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.
For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. What better way than by getting to play basketball for 2 days and learn some new things in the process.
BASKETBALL CAMP
November 2-23 (4 week class) Wednesdays, 6-8pm Ages: 13+ In$40this four week class, participants will explore the art of form, color, scale and pattern to enhance their skills as they begin to paint larger than life!
School's$60Ages:6-99am-noonout!
Come and join us for some fun as we spend the next 3 days working on various art projects and making new friends along the way!
November 21-23
For$60Ages:6-129am-noonanyyoung athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. What bet ter way than by getting to play basketball for 2 days and learn some new things in the process.
November 21-23
THANKSGIVING BREAK ART CAMP
COOKIES + CANVAS: THANKSGIVING
INS AND OUTS OF PAINTING
The$30Ages2-4pm13+theme for this session will be over Thanksgiving! Come and join us for some fun! Cookies + Canvas is a time to gather together and create beautiful pieces of art while eating some delicious cookies! In this weekend workshop, participants will follow the direction of the instructor while creating their own custom piece of art!
In$110Ages:1pm-4pm6-12this3day camp, participants will learn several different magic tricks that they can perform at home! Hurry and sign up for this camp before all of the spots disappear!
November 21-23
The Station at Central Park
THANKSGIVING BREAK CAMPS AT THE STATION AT CENTRAL PARK
checking out Central Park and Little River Park in Moore. We don’t want them to get too wild and take over the parks so if you want to help hunt them, feel free to join the fun and become an official ‘Squatch Hunter! Find a hidden Sasquatch on the playground, along the walking trails, or hiding in their special places, and then bring the critters to The Station, to win a special Sasquatch prize.
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The Station at Central Park
THANKSGIVING BREAK MAGIC CAMP
November 12th
THANKSGIVING BREAK
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“We’ve chosen The Center for Children and Families (CCFI) as our charity this year,” said Schettler. “It’s a great organization that bene fits the entire county and offers therapy and services for children and families who have struggled with child abuse, neglect, and other harsh experiences.”Schettlersays Clash for a Cause is still looking for sponsorships but is also hoping that many folks will come out to enjoy the event and help support CCFI. “This is becoming a big community event,” said Schettler. “We take the feeling of National Night out and mix a little softball into it. That means we also have some first responder vehicles for kids to get a close look at, including a medical helicopter and the SWAT vehicle.”
This year’s Clash for a Cause will occur on Sunday, September 18, at Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th Street in Moore. The family-friend ly fun kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and will include lots of softball, carnival games, bounce houses, an ice cream truck, and food trucks (Psycho Taco and Winner Winner). The City of Moore’s Park and Recreation staff will be on hand with yard games, including the ever-popular cornhole. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Clash for a Cause Sunday, September 18, 12:30 p.m.
The softball tournament is a round-robin affair featuring eight teams from various departments. That means there will be a steady stream of softball games to watch on four different fields, followed by a cham pionship game to wrap up the day. The event is expected to last for around four hours.
“We all had a great time doing it, and then we thought, ‘Hey, why don’t we make this a yearly thing and just pick a charity to give to each year?” said Schettle.
For Schettler and his first responder teammates from all over the county, it’s a chance to give back to a place they all feel close to. “We all feel so blessed to live and work in Cleveland County,” said Schettler. “For us, this is just one more way to give back to this great community and support it in a tangible way. And we get to have a lot of fun doing it.”
Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th Street
It was an easy sell to the other first responders in Cleveland County. And it has been a great success, raising around $20,000 for charity at last year’s tournament. Schettler says the support has grown among the county’s first responders, making this year’s Clash for a Cause even more significant. The Cleveland County Sheriff, EMSSTAT, Moore Fire, Moore Police, Noble Fire, Noble Police, Norman Police, and OU Police are participating this year.
hat began as a small softball tournament has become an im pressive fundraiser supporting Cleveland County non-prof it organizations. Sergeant Austin Schettler with the Moore Police Department says Clash for a Cause was born a few years ago when his department teamed up with the Moore Fire De partment, Norman Police Department, and Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department for some friendly competition.
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SENIOR LIVING BY TAMMY C. VAUGHN, AGING SERVICES INC.
Take a drive: Enjoy the fall foliage by taking a drive with family or friends. Roll the window down and breathe in the fresh crisp fall air.
Visit a pumpkin patch: If picking out a pumpkin is too strenuous an activity, bring a friend, child or grandchild with you. Visiting a pump kin patch is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
Decorate your front door: Get festive and buy or make a wreath, set up a scarecrow, carve a pumpkin. You can be as creative as you wish. Attend a fall festival: Oklahoma has many fall festivals that can be fun and interactive for friends and family.
• Root for your favorite football team. Whatever you decide to do, immersing yourself in the good things of the changing of seasons will be nourishing, create new memories, and keep you engaged and active.
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Volunteer at a school: Enjoy helping children learn. Help with reading, math, music – pass on your knowledge.
Taking Time to Enjoy the Change of Seasons
e have all heard the old adage, “it is almost impossible to make others happy if you are not happy yourself.” With that in mind, here are nine small changes that you can make to your daily routine that, if you are like most peo ple, will immediately increase the amount of happiness in your life. Give a few of them a try!
• Stay in touch with friends and family by writing letters and send ing fall inspired cards.
A new season brings a new opportunity to try new things, here are some suggestions: Go for a walk: Take the time to enjoy the weather before it gets too cool. Enjoy the crisp blue sky and the bright-colored leaves and flowers. For an add ed bonus invite someone to join you.
You can also enjoy the season from the comfort of your home:
• Enjoy a warm cup of cider on a cool day.
Editor's note: this article was originally published in the September 2018 edition of the Moore Monthly
Fall is in the air; I can feel it! After a hot summer there is nothing better than a crisp fall day with orange, red and yellow leaves dropping from trees. The change of season brings a new variety of activities, sights, smells, and flavors. Coffee shops bring back their pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider appears in grocery stores, hay bales and pumpkins decorate front porches, and the smell of burning wood at bonfires and in fireplaces fills the air. As you age, one of the most important things you can do for your health is to remain active.
• Curl up by a fire and enjoy a good book.
September 16 Table Tennis 2:30 p.m.
September 26 Classic Movie: The Kid 9:00 a.m. MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. September 27 Library 10:00 a.m. Wii Bowling 10:15 a.m. Tai Chi 12:30 p.m.
BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES
Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15, Stretch, Strengthen and Health: Tues. 9:30, Chair Yoga: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15, Arm Chair Travel: 9am, Wed., Line Dancing Lessons: Wed., 1:00, Woodcarving: Thurs. 9:00-11:00
September 14 Board games 12:15 p.m.
September 28 Board Games 12:15 p.m. September 29 Speaker-Susie Brown- Senior Medicare Benefits Information 11:00 a.m. Corn Hole 12:30 p.m. September 30 Table Tennis 2:00 p.m.
September 8 BP Checks with Aim Health 10:00 a.m. S.A.L.T. Meeting with Kim Lopez 10:00 a.m. Corn Hole 12:30 p.m.
Speaker-Christy from Cleveland Co. Extension-Nutrition 11:00 a.m. Corn Hole 12:30 p.m.
September 6 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m. Tai –Chi 12:30 p.m.
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September 19 Classic Movie: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 9:00 a.m. Bingo with Scott 12:15 p.m.
September 12 Classic Movie: The Notebook 9:00 a.m.
September 5 Closed for Labor Day
September 9 Bingo with Terry 12:15 p.m. Table Tennis 2:30 p.m.
Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appoint ments 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday Aging Services Monday through Friday Call & make reservation by 1:00pm. Reservations for meals: 793-9069
September 7 Board Games 12:15 p.m.
Donation for a meal for seniors 60 & above: $2.25 Required cost for guests under 60: $5.00
September 2 MCOA General Meeting 10:00 a.m. Speaker-Kristin with Oak Street Health 11:10 a.m. Bingo - Oak Street Health 12:15 p.m. Table Tennis 2:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2022 September 21 Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park 11:45 a.m. Board Games 12:15 p.m. September 22 BP checks with Accentra 10:00 a.m. Corn Hole 12:30 p.m. September 23 Table Tennis 2:00 p.m.
September 13 Wii Bowling 10:15 a.m. Tai-Chi 12:30 p.m.
September 15 Speaker-OG&E on Silver Energy Program 11:00 a.m. Corn Hole 12:30 p.m.
September 20 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m. Tai-Chi 12:30 p.m.
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Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.
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2. Move More, Sit Less Throughout the Day. Being active can help you prevent, delay, and manage chronic diseas es; improve balance and stamina; reduce risk of falls; and improve brain health.
is also Healthy Aging Month and the per fect time to focus on how you can stay healthy at every age. The idea for the fair came from a team in the health system’s Centers of Excellence department who wanted to mark this month by arming people with the tools they need to stay healthy. “It is important to be a life-long learner,” said Cathy Snapp, a physical therapist and orthopedic programs manager with Norman Regional. “We want the fair to be a one-stop shop event with community and health sys tem resources in one place.”
A common misconception is our quality of life decreases as we age. Norman Regional's Healthy Aging Awareness Fair aims to change this. The fair’s goal is not just to add years to our lives, but to add life to ourTheyears.Healthy Aging Fair will bring the community together and provide re sources and education to help all mem bers in our community stay healthy and active as we age. Please join us at the free Healthy Aging Awareness Fair from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, September 25 at The Well (210 James Garner Ave, Norman, OK 73069). At the fair, there will be community organizations, ac tivities and prize raffles! Participants can get moving with Zumba and Silver Sneakers classes, try out yoga and muchSeptembermore.
3. Don’t Use Tobacco. If you use tobacco, take the first step towards quitting by calling 1-800-QUITNOW for FREE help.
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5. Know Your Family History. Share your family health history with your doctor, who can help you take steps to prevent chron ic diseases or catch them early.
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6. Be Aware of Changes in Brain Health. Everyone’s brain changes as they age, but dementia is not a normal part of aging. See your doctor if you have questions about memory or brain health.
Here are six tips for healthy aging from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 1. Make healthy choices — like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and water.
4. Get Regular Checkups. Visit your doctor for preventive services, not just when you’re sick. This can prevent disease or find it ear ly, when treatment is more effective.
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Ask the RD: What’s All the Fuzz About Peaches?
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Contrary to popular belief, Porter peaches or Stratford peaches are not the actual varieties of peaches grown in Oklahoma. These terms describe the peaches that grow in those areas! Both locations grow varieties of glohaven, redhaven, and loring peaches. The varieties of peaches are often categorized by their ripening relative to Redhaven, or the average ripening date(s). At the OSU Research Farm in Perkins, Oklahoma, Redhaven is usually between July 12th -16th.
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Fun Fact: The sweeter the peach smells – the riper it is. The same goes for the feel of the peach. The softer the peach is – the riper it is. Have a firm peach that you want sooner rather than later? Try placing it in a brown paper bag on your counter to ripen more quickly! Throughout their several varieties, peaches are either white or yel low/orange in color. The white or yellow coloring indicates the level of a peach’s acidity. Yellow/orangey flesh color indicates a higher acid content, meaning the peach will taste tart. White flesh color indicates a lower acid content, meaning the peach will taste sweeter than a yellow/ orange variety.
Fun Fact: I spent a few months on a research farm that tested different crop varieties of peaches. As the resident starving grad student at the time, I always volunteered for taste testing! All peaches left over after completed testing and research were donated to the local food bank. These colors contain beta-carotene, a nutrient essential for our eye health. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A. Further, peaches are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient that helps maintain the health and structure of the back of our eye (retina). Peaches are also a good source of vita min C, the antioxidant we know and love! Vitamin C protects us from potentially dangerous free radicals in the body to keep us strong and healthy.Peaches are always good as is – but if you’re like me, and you buy more than you can eat or can, try these fun peachy recipes!
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are a stone fruit, or drupe. Drupes contain the fleshy outer fruit and a hardened endocarp containing an edible seed at the center. Other stone fruits include: apricots, plums, nectarines, and cherries. Here in Oklahoma, some popular varieties of peaches in clude: Bellaire, redhaven, glohaven, and lorings. My personal favorite is the glohaven.
t’s my favorite time of year: Peach season! Before moving to Okla homa, I spent the last seven years in Colorado, where, unbe knownst to most, peach season is a lifestyle. I grew obsessed with those juicy little fruits and even helped pick peaches in the peach capital of Colorado: Palisade. Late August/Early September, I would take an early morning hike and admire the rows of peach trees cover ing the Grand Valley (where Palisade is located). Throughout Palisade, you’ll find local growers selling their peaches at local farmer’s markets or stands right on their property. Right about now, this small town in Western Colorado is bustling with people from all over the state buying peaches by the crate full. But you must be thinking, what’s all the fuzz* about these sweet fruits? Pardon my pun.
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Hanna knew he wanted to get into the Air Force, so he made that choice before being drafted. He was trained on the Lockheed P-38, a unique single-seat aircraft often used for bombing missions. Hanna says that in 1944 when he boarded a train after pilot school in California, he assumed he would be deployed to the Pacific. Instead, that train just kept heading east. From there, here pursued the goal of becoming a pilot. "We passed L.A. and San Francisco, and I thought we were heading up to Portland or Seattle," said Han na. "Next thing I know, we're passing through Salt Lake City, Omaha, and Cincinnati. We ended up in New York City, and I boarded the Queen Elizabeth, and we sailed for England."
Hanna's career continued when he flew 23 missions during the Korean War. He says he's been honored by how folks have helped celebrate his 100th birthday. Like many others who fought in WWII, he wants people to know that he was just doing his duty.
For Marshall Hanna, a resident of Village on the Park in South Oklahoma City, the memories of World War II are as fresh in his mind as if they happened just last week.
On his 23rd mission, Hanna said he came under heavy fire. "I stayed on the deck over this wooded area about ten miles in land," said Hanna, "And I figured it was time to pull up, but as I did, there was this German unit with an anti-aircraft gun. I climbed as hard as possible but took a direct hit, and the plane was on fire." Hanna bailed out over enemy territory and was captured by the German forces. After being inter rogated, he was held in a stalag in North Germany until being freed by Russian troops. He remembers the flight out of Germany on a B-17 and the long ship ride home to the U.S.
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As a member of the 430th Fighter Squadron, Han na flew 23 missions over the European theater. He made it to England just as the Allied forces ramped up for the D-Day invasion. Hanna remembers so many soldiers being on hand that they ran out of housing, so he and others were sent to Scotland to wait and refresh their flying time. "Our job was to harass the Germans," said Hanna. "They knew the invasion was coming, so we were tasked with bombing their oper ations. The railroad yards, their installations, the coastline. All that."
"I remember when Pearl Harbor happened," said Han na. "And I remember really well Roosevelt's speech, which was one of his greatest. And I knew what was going to happen to me. There was no point in hav ing any long-range plans."
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"It was such a wonderful sight to be in friendly territory and see all those beautiful American planes, ships, and personnel," said Hanna. "I came home and joined the Air Force Reserves at Tinker."
Grant Rushing feels right at home with the Moore Fire Department. He grew up in Moore and South Oklahoma City and said he knew he wanted to be a firefighter by the time he graduated from Community Christian High School.“Mydad worked out with Darren Sigman, and he came over one day to set us up with a burn permit,” said Rush ing. “He talked to me about what the job looks like and everything involved. I went over to do a station tour, and from then on, I knew it was what I wanted to do.”
While Rushing enjoys the atmosphere of teamwork, including all the training and prac tice he and his co-workers go through, He says the call to serve others is at the heart of why he truly loves his role as a Moore firefighter.
“It doesn’t matter if we’re called out on a fire or to assist someone with a minor problem,” said Rush ing, “We take every call seriously because we un derstand that it’s a big deal when someone calls 911. Not every emergency is life-or-death, but ev ery emergency is important to that person who called, so we take every call seriously.”
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As it turned out, the Moore Fire Department offered Rushing a spot, and he’s been thrilled at how things have“Thegone.citizens of Moore and city leadership treat us well,” said Rushing. “We’ve got great stations and great equipment. The department and our leadership are the best leaders you could hope for.”
After graduating in 2017, Rushing got his EMT certification from OCCC and fire certifications from Eastern Oklahoma Tech Center in Choctaw. Then it was time to start applying. Rushing says Moore was at the top of his list for many reasons. Including one that hits very close to home.
Rushing says it wasn’t just the job that caught his at tention. Much of the appeal had to do with the atmo sphere of team and family that he saw in the Moore Fire Department.
“I played sports through high school and grow ing up,” said Rushing, “So the part of the job where everyone is a team all together was really appeal ing to me. You train and work together towards a common goal. You essentially live together at the station. That’s a great thing to be a part of.”
“Our family has a business here that my grandpa started,” said Rushing. “I grew up experiencing a lot of support from the city of Moore and appreciate the people that have supported our family for three gen erations. So, to get to work in Moore means a lot more to me than I can explain.”
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With the expansion of film and video work in Oklahoma over the past decade, are you seeing a rise in job opportunities in this area?
The digital cinema and television pro duction program is open to high school juniors and seniors and adult students. Individuals receive hands-on training with 4K cinema and HD television equipment to learn all aspects of script-to-screen pro duction.Ourlegislature recently approved the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021. This incen tive rebate program for certain film projects has drawn attention of film makers to come to Oklahoma for their productions. This drives a need to grow Oklahoma’s film crew base and provide quality training opportuni ties for our citizens. What are some of the specifics about the training students receive? Students will receive training on direction, cinematography, field audio, lighting, Avid Media Composer editing, color grading, graphics, post-production sound and multicam studio. What should new students be aware of before they jump into the program? A career in the film industry can be mentally and physically demanding work with long hour days but is it also very rewarding
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With the growth in the number of local film and television series productions, we there is a need for trained workforce in a variety crew positions. What is the best way for people to contact you and/or get more information about the programs you're involved in?
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Can you give me an overview of the program you work with and why it's such a great opportunity for potential students?
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Can you give me an overview of the program you work with and why it's such a great opportunity for potential students? We plan to offer short-term classes to sup port the growing Film industry in Oklahoma. With the success of movies, docs and network programs that have been produced locally and the establishment of studios and production fa cilities inside the state, we are seeing a grow ing interest in film in our community. We want to offer an overview of the industry and ways our students can get involved, whether as an extra in a movie, a tradesman expanding their skills and employability or a student looking to create a career in film production. We will be working closely with the State of Oklahoma Office for Film and Music, FEIOK Institute for film education in Oklahoma, local studios and production facilities like Prairie Surf, and oth er Technology Centers in the state with similar plans. What will these short-term classes offer? The short-term classes we plan to offer include an introduction to the industry, specific trainings for various jobs in film, such as prop making, hair and makeup, script building, production assisting, equipment operating and more. We will have evening and weekend classes running throughout the year at our Franklin and South Penn Campuses. Check our website to see up dated class offerings. We hope to begin running film classes in Spring 2023. How should interested students approach this program?
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There are 3 certified soundstages and 16 film friendly locations currently in the state. In 2021, the film industry brought over $170 million and 11,000 jobs to Oklahoma. As these film compa nies grow, they are encountering needs to hire local skilled talent to work on location here in the state. They are often looking for workers skilled in welding, carpentry, and HVAC, as well as assistants for production, sets, lighting, sound, and scripts. Hair and makeup, costum ing, catering, accounting…there are so many ways to get involved!
We hope interested students will take the overview class to get started and determine if the film industry is something they would enjoy and like to pursue. From there, op tions are open wide depending on a stu dent’s goals and interests. We think these classes will be a great supplemental oppor tunity for our students already receiving job training in our long term programs, as well as an enriching experience for the hobbyist who would like to get involved or pursuit a new vocation in film. With the expansion of film and video work in Oklahoma over the past decade, are you seeing a rise in job opportunities in this area?
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Garland joined the Moore Norman staff in December of 2021 as a Workforce and Economic Development Co ordinator. Prior to that she worked for Integris Health as a Supervisor of Gradu ate Medical Education and a Provider Service Consultant. Stefanie and Amy Zimmer man are heading up MNTC's short-term classes for those interested in joining Oklaho ma's rapidly expanding film industry.
What is the best way for people to contact you and/or get more information about the programs you're involved in? We can be accessed on our website mntc. edu, For more information please reach out to Stefanie Garland or Amy Zimmerman 405-801-5808.
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Aboujeid and the folks at Bluewater Divers have been in business for 20 years. That alone should tell you that there is a market for peo ple who want to experience the magic of un derwater exploration and make memories with their families, friends, or co-workers.
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here's a remarkable sense of light and welcome atmosphere from the moment you walk into the foyer at HarborChase of South Oklahoma City. Willena Fergu son, executive director at the facility, says that sensation is entirely by design. You know you’re in for a unique experience when the top dog at Bluewater Divers intro duces himself as “The Director of Happiness.” Allen Aboujeid isn’t just passionate about scu ba diving. He’s downright excited to be run ning a dive shop in the land-locked state of Oklahoma. But Aboujeid says if you think pursuing underwater adventure here is crazy…think again. “There is a lot of scuba diving here in Okla homa that peoaple enjoy in our local lakes,” said Aboujeid. “Tenkiller, Elmer Thomas, Murray, Beaver. And it’s a very short drive to some great National Geographic-type diving in Missouri and Arkansas.”Theproximity to those local dive loca tions helps Bluewater Dive Shop offer the kind of scuba training needed to step up to those “dream dive trips” the business also“Peopleprovides.that en joy recreational div ing ultimately have their eyes set on the ocean,” said Abou jied. “The Caribbean, South Pacific, the Red Sea. They want to go and enjoy those tropical environments. So, we prepare them for all that so that while they’re on vacation, they’re ON vacation. They don’t have to worry about the logistics of Bluewatertraining.”Diveuses the latest technology to help those new to the sport become certified without traveling to a distant location. You can learn in the comfort of your own home. And for those uncertain about the sport, Bluewater offers a way you can dip your toes in the water.
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“They’re a really incredible veterans support group,” said Aboujeid, “We take them and other groups around the world. We’ve got a trip to Belize coming up in November, and we’re taking 14 veterans on our Aboujeiddime.”says he’s even seen diving draw families closer when they participate in the “Yousport.know, you reach that point in time where your teenager begins to think you’re not that cool anymore,” said Aboujeid, “Scu ba diving is one of those things where parents come to us and say, ‘This made us cool with our kids again. They want to do this together.’”
“We never try to talk people into diving,” said Aboujeid. “We like them to discover it in the same way you might test-drive a car. So before you go through a class, we jump in a swimming pool with you for about an hour or so, and you get a feel for what it’s like in a safe environment.”
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Thursday, September 1, 15, 10:30 a.m. Early Explorers (2-6 years)
Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, , 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time (3-5 Years)
Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00 a.m. Healthier You: Walk with Ease
IN–PERSON PROGRAMS Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave.
Wednesday, September 7, 1:00 p.m. Behind the Story: Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba Monday, September 12, 19, 2:00 p.m. Health Brain, Healthy Mind: Meditation and Mindfulness
Tuesday, September 20, 4:00 p.m. Sensory Explorers (2 years and up)
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Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. Let’s Get VermicultureGardening:andComposting
Monday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:30 p.m. STEAM Kids (8-11 years): Science
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Thursday, September 1, 8, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m. Kick-Start Kindergarten (4-5 years)
Wednesday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time (All Ages)
Monday, September 19, 2:00 p.m. Build It! (5-11 years)
Thursday, September 8, 22, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time (1-3 Years)
Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21, , 10:30 a.m. Rhythm Babies (0-18 Months)
Thursday, September 1, 15, 29, 4:00 p.m. Build It! Lego Bricks (ages 5-11)
Tuesday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Pawsitive Reading Buddies (4-20 min. sessions)
Thursday, September 1, 6:30 p.m. Learn It! 3D Printing for Beginners
Tuesday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. Behind the Story: Author Talk with Simon Winchester
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Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. PLS Reads Book Discussion: Flight Behavior Thursday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. In My HomeschoolExperience:Help Monday, September 12, 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. Get Moving with Beginners Tai Chi
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Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m. Book Discussion: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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Many virtual programs require signup in advance with a valid email address. Go online to www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/ calendar for more information and the most current schedule of upcoming events.
Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. Rhythm Babies (0-18 Months)
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Miss Bindergarten and the Best Friends
Miss Bindergarten and the Best Friends is a Level 2 reader. It offers longer sentences, simple dialogue, picture and context clues and more in-depth plot development. This title is on the Acceler ated Reader book list, with a 1.0 reading level and is worth half
It’s time for back to school, and we have plenty of books to help your family prepare! The Miss Bindergarten books are a perfect series to get started with as your lit tle one goes back to school, especially kindergarten. Emily and Vicky are in Miss Bindergarten’s class together and are best friends. They also appear to enjoy the same things. They even dress alike—but are they really twins? Maybe it is all pretend?
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Coffee with the Collection Friday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. We will explore the unconventional life and work of OU graduate, Olinka Hrdy. Artists from the Factory Obscura team will join the conversation to share as pects of Hrdy's work that inspired their immersive experience SYNESTHESIA currently on view at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. For more information, contact museumtours@ou.edu.
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Friday, September 2, 11:45 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Moore Norman Technology Center, 13301 S. Pennsylvania, OKC. Please join us for our second annual Wom en's Impact Network (WIN) Girl Boss Luncheon - a panel of successful and impactful businesswomen leaders - on Friday, Sept. 2, from 11:45am to 1pm, at Moore Norman Technology Cen ter - South Penn Campus, at 13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave in south Oklahoma City. The three-woman panel consists of Kitti Asberry, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women; Rep. Cyndi Munson, Oklaho ma House of Representatives - District 85; and Jill Shero, Grassroots Director of Every Kid Counts Oklahoma. The panel will be moderated by Brianna Wall, Manager of Marketing & Mem ber Relations with Oklahoma Electric Cooperative.$25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.
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FRED JONES JR MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK Art Adventures at the Fred Tuesday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a book and hands-on art activity before exploring the museum in person with your family. No advanced regis tration 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 informa tion, contact museumtours@ou.edu.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall 301 N. Broadway, Moore PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m. The Station at Central Park 700 S. Broadway.
Friday, September 9, 8:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m. Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Tele phone Road. Please join us for our next Morning Buzz on Friday, Sept. 9, at 8am at the Norman Regional Moore Conference Center at 700 S Telephone Road in Moore. We will hear from Azure Adkins, MD of NRHS's Journey Clinic, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in weight loss services. She will be discussing obesity and treat ment options. The Morning Buzz is a breakfast series that aims to connect businesses by facilitating the exchange of ideas and strategies for business growth and success through connec
Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neigh borhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighbor hood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Monday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall 301 N. Broadway, Moore BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall 301 N. Broadway, Moore PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall 301 N. Broadway, Moore CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall 301 N. Broadway, Moore 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.
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First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2800 SW 131st Street. For more infor mation contact Connie Daniels at 405703-2300.
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 405-514-9990.
THE YELLOW ROSE THEATER 1005 SW 4th St. Ray Charles: American Dream — Tribute to a Genius September 2 – October 1 Don't " Mess Around" and Miss out on a musical production unlike any other! Tickets our going fast for " Ray Charles: American Dream" featuring D.Hill. Come experience the music that broke barri ers and influenced generations. Call the Box office at 405.793.7779 to make your reservations now. 5 - star meal included with price of admission.
Art Adventures at Home Tuesday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. The museum’s virtual story time in cludes 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. Recommend ed for ages 3 to 8 accompanied by an adult, but kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, contact museum tours@ou.edu.
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Thursday, September 1, 5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. 2240 N. Broadway Join us for networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvers, and fabulous door prizes. For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@southokc.com
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 Cam pus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER ROCK THE AUCTION Thursday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. OCCC, 7777 S. May Ave, OKC. This event includes Taste of the Town, DJ Jammin' Jeff Entertainment, silent and super-silent auctions, and much more! Individual ticket - $40, Corporate Table of 8 - $500. For more information con tact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@southokc.com
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Where friends, family and guests connect over classic cocktails and delicious apps. Enjoy live music and the occasional Smartini challenge in Fusion Lounge, our senior living community’s vibrant and welcoming full-service bar. Happy Hour daily. This is HarborChase. Come celebrate with us. COUNTER-OFFER CAFE | FUSION LOUNGE | THE GRILL ROOM | THE CHEFS STUDIO | ZEST | SIGNATURES THE HAPPIEST OF HOURS FUSION LOUNGE HARBORCHASE OF SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY 405.378.9756 DAILY HAPPY HOUR • SEASONAL COCKTAILS • BEER AND WINE • SMALL PLATES HarborChaseExperienceaTasteof SEPTEMBER 2022 | MOORE MONTHLY | 37
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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.
• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.
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Thursday, September 15, 8:30 am. to 10:00 a.m. SW OKC Public Library, 2201 SW 134th St. This fun networking event is in a roundtable format and will allow attend ees 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 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@ southokc.com.
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Thursday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. –9:00 p.m. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave. Individual tickets are $75. A few top sponsorship levels are still available including Live Auction Sponsor, Silent Auction Spon sor, and Coffee Bar Sponsor. Plus, we have Platinum (10-top) and Gold (8-top) table sponsorships also available. For more information contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400 or email karnold@ moorechamber.com.
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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.
Thursday, September 15, 4:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. Shelter Insurance Freeman Agency, 525 Tower Dr, Suite A. Newly formed in 2020, WIN was created to bring the businesswomen of Moore and the sur rounding areas together for strength, support, and camaraderie in both busi ness and life. We will do this through events and programs throughout the year. Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.
Tuesday, September 13, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Del Rancho, 1409 N. Moore Avenue. Join us for great food and an opportu nity to grow your business knowledge, share new ideas and connect with our business community. Each attendee is given the opportunity to present infor mation regarding their business to all in attendance. So, bring your best sales pitch - make it innovative and memora ble. For more information contact Amy Lee at 405-794-3400 or email alee@ moorechamber.com.
• Moore Council on Aging Se niors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Fri day. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.
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tions. For more information contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.
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Tuesday, September 20, 8:00 am.9:15 a.m. Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Telephone Road. Join the South OKC Chamber for a morning mingle and coffee! Richie Splitt, President and CEO of Norman Regional Health System will discuss a transformational plan that has been developed to position Norman Regional to meet future healthcare needs of the patients and communities they Pleaseserve.park on the northwest side of the building and enter the doors located behind the three flag poles. For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@ southokc.com.
Thursday, September 22, 5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. PT Central of Moore, 11521 S. Western, Suite A, OKC. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful con nections 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 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.
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Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. South OKC Chamber of Commerce, OG&E Reception Room. 701 SW 74th St, OKC. In 2022, we have five differ ent generations in the workplace who often have drastically different views and modes of operation. So while we all WANT to work together in beautiful harmony, I think we can all agree there are, ahem, challenges. How can we be transformational leaders that bridge the gap between generations? Join Derrick Sier and Billie Sue Smith of Paradigm Shift Leadership for ‘From 8 Track to Emoji’ as they share tips and tricks on how you can be a rockstar cross-gen erational leader. For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@southokc.com.
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New Teacher Brings Deep Passion for AG Education to MPS
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his June, I had a chance to speak with a highly accom plished sharpshoot er, Elisa Boozer. I also had the opportunity to talk with her father, Brandon Boozer, and learn more about the Olym pic-level sport known as sharp shooting. Elisa, as her dad ex plained, has been participating in the recreational sport-shoot ing program since she was 11 years old. With four years of experience under her belt, she has consistently excelled in the competitions she has entered. Among her accomplishments: taking 2nd overall in the Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Rifle, and pistol competitions when she was only 15 years old.
Saunders' specialty is running the metal shop. He'll be teaching different agricultur al mechanics areas, welding, fabri cation, and similar topics. He'll also help with show animals on the FFA side of the program, with an empha sis on show swine. "AG Mechanics is one of my favor ite areas to teach," said Saunders. "For an ag power shop class, we're going to work in the shop. We're going to learn how to weld. We're going to learn how to work different tools and equipment. My goal is to provide what students need to suc ceed no matter their path. Maybe you want to go to college and get a degree in agriculture, or you're a student who wants to pursue a vo cation, trade, or career tech. Or you want to go to work after high school. No matter what path, you'll leave here prepared."Students already have great education choices for an imal science, communications with Mrs. Dunlap, or plant science and greenhouse work with Mrs. Avila. Saunders rounds out the MPS AG Program with his unique skill set and passions. It's a combination of passion and practical experience he hopes to pass on to his students.
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Saunders says he's thrilled to be joining the MPS agriculture education program. He'll be serving students at all three Moore high schools, teaching Agri-Science, agricultural power, and mechanics, and serving as an FFA advisor along with current teachers, Jessica Dunlap and Hanna Aviles. "The program here is excellent and has been growing," said Saunders. "Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Aviles have created an astounding, multi-facet ed program. I'm excited to be able to add my expertise to what they're already doing."
"My goal as your teacher is to give you a skill and a path so that if you graduate and don't know where to go, you have something you can rely on to start providing for yourself immediately," said Saunders.
The MPS Ag program is also about leadership and passing agricultural excellence to the next generation of Oklahomans."Wehavean excellent FFA chapter and ag program here," said Saunders. "I am very excited to help bring a little bit more leadership into the students working with Mrs. Aviles and Mrs. Dunlap to not only develop students who are educated on agriculture, but students that can go from our class and help educate others, that can help eventually be put in positions to keep agriculture in a state like Oklahoma a priority."
For Garrett Saunders, Moore Public Schools' new full-time ag instructor, agriculture education is deeply embedded in his life. "I grew up just outside Binger, Oklahoma," said Saun ders, "And I went to Oklahoma to get my ag education degree. Then I taught ag education for two years in Sentinel Public Schools before coming here."
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Ana’s mom, Leslie Loyd, adds that the contest was something her family had tackled previ ously and thought it would be fun to do again. “All three of my kids entered it last year, and we just thought that was cool, said Les lie. “So, we just decided to pick a theme and make it colorful. They all worked on it during spring break. Ana likes the birds at the city zoo, so that was her theme.”
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“My favorite class is language arts with Mr. Cra ven,” said Ana. “Reading is ok, but I like writing sto riesSincemore.”art is a form of storytelling that fits well with Ana’s passions, that takes her back to her first expe riences with a small box of crayons in kindergarten.
Ana enjoys being active and com petitive gymnastics. Her favorite parts of gymnastics are floor exer cise and bars. She also says family vacations are a big highlight, espe cially the one they took to Surfside Beach in Texas this past summer.
The piece of art Ana created for the contest features the OKC Zoo sign and a whimsical mix of birds, in cluding a peacock, some flamingos, and a pair of parrots. Ana says she’s proud of the work and that she won the contest but is quick to point out that her twin sister is a better artist. “She’s very detailed with her color ing,” said Ana, “And she really takes her time to make sure she gets ev erything right. She’s a perfectionist.”
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“I just remember we had an assignment to draw something,” said Ana. “It was probably animals or something like that.”
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They were persistent, and after about three years, the City of Moore approved eight courts on the west side of Fair moore Park. When the City received a large grant to redo the park, they decid ed to make it 12 courts instead of 8. That has allowed Vandenberg and other local horseshoe fans to host bigger and better tournaments."Gosh,we've hosted the Special Olym pics, Senior Games, church tournaments, Moose Lodge tournaments," said Vander burg, "We've had several regional tourna Moore Resident Enters
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he journey began in 2003 for Johnny Vanderburg. Four horse shoe courts in the backyard of the home he and his wife share sparked a passion for the game that en dures to this day. "We started with those four pits," said Vanderburg. "Then we started talking about getting something in a city park to city hall, the mayor's office, and the parks board. Basically, anybody that would listen."
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ments. The Special Olympics team practices over there all the time. My wife and I love promoting horse shoes, and we love that it all started in our Promotingbackyard."the sport is a big deal for Vanderburg and his wife. But he's also had great success com peting in the sport for nearly 20 years. He was one of the founding members of the Moore Horseshoe Club, a member of the state board, and was recently elected to the Oklahoma executive council.
"There's actually quite a bit of exercise involved," said Vanderburg. "You're walking up and down 40 feet as part of the game. That's good exercise, and it's one of the things that lured me to the sport. And you also com pete in divisions that match your skill level, so you get a chance to be competitive right out of the gate." The exercise component is vital to Vanderburg. He's the recipient of a kidney transplant and says it's been the perfect fit for him.
Vanderburg says junior competitors can win schol arships as a part of the tournament competition.
"The juniors get scholarships for their tournament and academic play on the Saturdays," said Vander burg. "We've had several juniors who have won state tournaments. That's good for the junior, and it's a good opportunity for one to get into horseshoes."
The hope is that more people will also discover the sport of pitching horseshoes. Vanderburg says it is a fantastic sport with a lot to offer all age groups.
Another great thing about horseshoes, accord ing to Vanderburg, is that it is an inexpensive sport in which to participate. The cost of horse shoes is low, and once you have some, you're pretty well set. For folks interested in learning more about the Moore Horseshoe Club, Van derburg says they can call 405-556-0660.
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His passion for pitching horseshoes and promoting the sport led to his induction into the Oklahoma Horse shoe Pitching Hall of Fame earlier this year.
"I guess I've won a few tourna ments over the years," said Van derburg. "I think that includes two world tournaments, two state team tournaments, a cou ple of state doubles titles, five singles titles, and I've got 14 state titles in the Senior Games."
"Well, I guess they made the decision back in April, but I didn't find out about it until June," said Vanderburg. "Winning those tournaments probably helped with that, but for me, what I enjoy most is promoting the sport, and I don't think I could have done any of that without my wife and the support of the City of Moore."
"It is a great thing for me," said Vanderburg, "Plus, I have to credit my wife because she's the one who keeps pushing and encouraging me over the years."
All that promotion has paid off in terms of putting Moore on the horseshoe pitching map. The Moore com petitors have racked up their share of state titles and have hosted many tournaments at FairmooreVanderburgPark.said, "Thanks to Sherman John son, we've been able to get the Oklahoma Open here. We've also hosted a lot of doubles tournaments, and we're trying to get some state singles here."
September 22 Edmond North September 27 @Southmoore September 29 @Moore VOLLEYBALL September 1 Edmond North September 8 Enid September 13 @Southmoore September 15 Stillwater September 20 @Edmond Memorial September 22 @Piedmont September 23 @Stillwater Tournament September 27 McGuinness September 29 Edmond Santa Fe September 30 Jaguar Invitational (All scheduled events are subject to change)
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