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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS
OCCC VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
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Saturday, November 12, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley 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 jampacked evening of holidays hits and classic characters you won't want to miss! Tickets from $29 to $57 (plus $3 handling fee). Visit occc.universitytickets.com or call the VPAC box office at 405-682-7579.
THE YELLOW ROSE DINNER THEATER 1005 SW 4th Street The Guest
Through November 19th
This award-winning, original comedy about family is returning for a special holiday run this year. It will have you rolling on the floor! For dinner and ticket information call 405-793-7779.
CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION 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 405-514-9990. PARKS BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m.
The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
BREWS & BRUSHES – FEATURING THE TIPSY ARTIST
Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m.
The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway Ave. Featuring Oklahoma’s very own Tipsy Artist! 21+ an adults-only paint and sip night! IDs will be checked at the door. Receive one free drink ticket with your registration! Two designs to choose from to paint! Local beer and wine are available to purchase onsite! $45 per person. For more information call The Station at 405-793-5090.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Friday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 SE 4th Street. Honoring all who served.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
SASQUATCH HUNT
Friday, November 18 – Wednesday, November 23 – All Day (or until the all the little Sasquatches are found!)
Are you ready to catch some ‘Squatch? These critters have told some of the Parks & Recreation staff they plan on 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. For more information call The Station at 405-793-5090.
TURKEY SHOOT
Friday November 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Station at Central Park Basketball South Basketball Courts, 700 S Broadway Ave. Five age groups: 6-9 yrs., 10-12 yrs., 13-17 yrs., 18-59 yrs., and 60+. Fee: Free for Station passholders, $8 for non-passholders. Registration required. One turkey per family. For more information call The Station at 405-793-5090.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
SANTA’S MAILBOX
Saturday, November 26 through Saturday, December 17, All Day
The Station at Central Park Lobby., 700 S Broadway Ave. For 4th grade students or younger. Write a letter to Santa! When writing letters, children must include their first and last name, age, mailing address, and holiday wish list. Parents are encouraged to glance over the letters before bringing them to The Station for mailing. Santa especially enjoys hand-drawn holiday pictures on the letters! Place your letter and self-addressed stamped envelope inside Santa’s Mailbox. Make sure a Return Address is included so Santa can answer your letter. For more information call The Station at 405-793-5090.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
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 405703-2300.
MOORE ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St. Moore Rotary Club meetings are held weekly. At our meeting, we aim to have fellowship and fun, enjoy a good meal and listen to an interesting speaker as well as communicate activity updates to members. There are membership fees associated to Rotary Intertnational. Come visit at least once and we’ll be happy to discuss membership options. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organization. For more information contact Dee Ann Gay at 405-300-6202.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER OKTOBERFEST EXPO
Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sooner Bowling Center, 550 24th Ave NW. Join us for our Annual South Oklahoma City Chamber Bowling
Tournament! Each team of 4 receives goodie bags, team signage, a large single-topping pizza, and a pitcher of soda or beer. This will be a great time for networking, team-building, and a little friendly competition! Sign up your team today by contact Elizabeth Fox at ElizabethAFox@southokc.com or (405) 634-1436.
NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM RECRUITMENT HIRING EVENT: IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
Thursday, November 3, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
NRHS, 901 N. Porter Ave, Norman. You can talk to various departments and interview virtually! Make sure to bookmark this page to be ready when the link goes live. Please always wear a mask at these events. On-the-spot interviews and offers will be made, so bring a resume. Norman Regional is hiring for all positions both clinical and non-clinical! We are looking for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, patient care techs, food and nutrition workers, environmental services technicians, medical technologists, and lab assistants. Fulltime, part-time and PRN positions are available. Norman Regional's benefits include a nurse residency program, multiple career advancement opportunities, registered nurse differentials, generous paid time off accrual, and tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per year. For more information contact Sarah Raney by calling 405-515-1000 or email to sraney@nrh-ok.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCH
Tuesday, November 8, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Michael’s Catering, 2990 SE 19th St. 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. To make sure that the restaurant is fully prepared for our arrival if you plan on attending, we will need you to register. Thank you. For more information contact Amy Lee at 405-794-3400 or email alee@moorechamber.com.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER INSTANT CONNECTIONS
Wednesday, November 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
HarborChase of South OKC, 10801 S. May Ave. This fast paced 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. Remember to bring your business cards or company swag to hand out! A delicious lunch will be graciously provided by HarborChase. The session is free; but a $10 no-show fee applies to any cancellations after November 7, 2021. Instant Connections is limited to the first 36 responders and is a members-only event. For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@ southokc.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
Thursday, November 10, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Tinker Federal Credit Union, 400 SW 6th St. 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 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.
MOORE CHAMBER CLOSED
Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
INVESTITURE OF OCCC NEW PRESIDENT
Friday, November 11, 3:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave. Join us for the formal investiture ceremony of our 11th president, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones. The ceremony marks Dr. Jones's official leadership transfer and signals a new chapter of excellence for the college. The ceremony will begin with a procession of OCCC leadership, faculty, community figures, and representatives from the OCCC Board of Regents. It will include musical interludes, readings, and the formal presentation of symbols of office. For more information email kterry@occc.edu.
CRIME STOPPERS HOMETOWN HEROES
Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Central Church of Christ, 800 E. Main St. The Crime Stoppers of Moore/Cleveland County hosts an annual awards banquet honoring local law enforcement for their heroism and efforts to protect and serve our community. This years keynote speaker is Damon Lane, KOCO Chief Meteorologist. Crime Stoppers is a program that engages citizens to provide anonymous information about criminal activity to help keep our neighborhoods and community safe. The anonymous tipline is answered 24/7 by local law enforcement.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER CITY CONNECTION
Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Frontier State Bank, 5100 S. I-35 Service Road. Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation as we hear from Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone and MAPS Program Manager David Todd. Hope you can join us! For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email elizabethfox@ southokc.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, November 17, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Great Plains Bank, . 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 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WIN NETWORKING HOUR
Tuesday, November 22, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Telephone Rd. Empowering, Impacting and Encouraging women in business and life. Newly formed in 2020, WIN was created to bring the businesswomen 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 call Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.
10TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY 5K RUN AND 1 MILE /FUN RUN
Thursday, November 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Pickard near Main Street. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 1 Mile Fun Run, day of race it’s $40 for the 5K and $30 for the 1 Mile Fun Run. Packet pickup at OK Runner in Norman on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 22-23. For more information or to register visit turkeyday5k.com.
MOORE CHAMBER CLOSED
Wednesday-Friday, November 24-25 – Thanksgiving
MOORE CHAMBER LUNCH AND LEARN-ATTRACTING TALENT IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Tuesday, November 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moore Norman Technology Center, 13301 S Pennsylvania Ave. In this presentation, attendees will gain clarity, along with a broader understanding on how they can develop their own unique business profile, which will allow them to attract talent through the use of cutting-edge social media. Those in atten-
dance will learn how a consistent and focused message can enhance those they wish to recruit to their business, plus enhance their business profile.
LIBRARY NIGHT@PUB W
Monday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pub W, 10740 S May Ave, Ste 101, OKC. SOKC Friends of the Library and Pub W South present this opportunity to dine at Pub W and support your local library. Enjoy your dinner at Pub W or take your order to go.
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. 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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