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GOVERNMENT Want to talke to folks at City Hall? Need to call the police? Want to know about the Cleveland County commissioners? Learn who is on the taxpayers’ payroll.

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HEALTH Norman’s health-care rests largely within the arms of Norman Regional Healthcare System. NRHS maintains two campuses in Norman, Norman Regional Hospital, with it’s Level III trauma unit, and the HealthPlex.

EDUCATION Norman Public Schools has been recognized nationally for excellence, with some campuses receiving the coveted Blue Ribbon School designation. Norman also is home to the University of Oklahoma, which boasts 30,000-plus student enrollment, 2,400-plus full-time faculty, 21 colleges and 463 majors.

LIFESTYLES Norman’s quality of life is a big plus for many people. From festivals to faith, there is something for just about everyone. Jazz in June music festival has entertained for 28 years. Additionally, there is Summer Breeze concert series in the parks, Chocolate Festival, Medieval Fair, Norman Music Festival, Groove Fest and, of course, OU Sooner sports.

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The following numbers are for fire and police departments in Cleveland and McClain counties: Blanchard Fire Department: 485-3939 Blanchard Police Department: 485-9391 Cedar Country Fire District: 899-4122 Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department: 321-8600 Lexington Fire Department: 527-6121 Lexington Police Department: 527-9881 Little Axe Volunteer Fire Department: 386-7700 McClain County Sheriff’s Office: 527-1961 Moore Fire Department: 793-5110 Moore Police Department: 799-4357 Noble Police Department: 872-9231 Norman Fire Department: 292-9780 Norman Police Department: 321-1600 Noble Fire Department: 872-3030 Purcell Fire Department: 527-4640 Purcell Police Department: 527-4606 Slaughterville Fire Department: 872-3000 University of Oklahoma Police Department: 325-2864

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CLEVELAND COUNTY HAS FIRE STATIONS in Norman, Moore, South Oklahoma City, Noble, Lexington, Slaughterville, Cedar Country and Newcastle.

Norman opened its eighth station at 3901 36th Ave. NW in May. • Norman Fire Administration, 411 E. Main St., 292-9780 Chief James Fullingim www.normanok.gov Station No. 1, 411 E Main St.; Station No. 2, 2211 W Boyd St.; Station No. 3, 500 E. Constitution St.; Station No. 4, 4145 W. Robinson St.; Station No. 5, 1000 168th. Ave. N.E. (Little Axe); Station No. 6, 7405 E. Alameda Drive; Station No. 7, 2207 Goddard Ave.; Station No. 8, 3901 36th Ave. NW Moore built and has opened three new stations including the Fire Administration Station at 2400 S. Fritts Blvd., this year. • Moore Fire Administration, 2400 S. Fritts Blvd., 799-4357 Chief Charles Stephens www.cityofmoore.com Station No. 1, 2400 S. Fritts Blvd.; Station No. 2, 725 NW 12th St.; Station No. 3, 2901 S. Sunnylane Road; and Station No. 4, 1350 N. Bryant Ave.

• South Oklahoma City, 7101 S. Anderson Road, 737-4040 Chief G. Keith Bryant www.okc.gov • Noble Fire Administration, 119 N. Second St., 872-3030 Chief Gary Bonner www.nobleok.org • Lexington Fire Administration, 121 E Broadway St., 527-9881 Chief Jansen Idlett • Slaughterville Fire Department, 10701 US Highway 77, 872-3000 Chief Paul Long Station No. 1, 12021 Slaughterville Rd; Station No. 2, 9101 Cemetery Road; and Station No. 3, 10701 US 77 • Cedar Country Volunteer Fire Department, 10191 180th St., Noble, 899-4122 Chief Roger Wilke • Newcastle Fire Department, 801 N. Carr Drive, Newcastle, 387-5823 Chief Curt Smith www.cityofnewcastleok.com

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TIPS FOR NEWCOMERS acquiring a drivers license or car tag Oklahoma residents must do the twostep when getting a new drivers license or identification card. Step one is visiting a Department of Public Safety driver testing facility to show required identification documents and to take any tests; the second step is getting one’s actual license at a tag agency once the DPS requirements are met. Oklahoma residents needing to renew a valid drivers license or ID card must only go to a tag agency. Tag agencies are private businesses that administer licensing and vehicle registrations for the Oklahoma Tax Commission. There are four in Norman and others in neighboring cities. The Norman driver testing facility is at 430 N. Berry Road and is open from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tips for newcomers acquiring a drivers license or car tag “They must go to DPS first to be put in the system if they’re from out of state or getting their first license,” said Courtney Powelson, manager of the Norman Tag Agency on Gray Street. “They will receive a piece of paper called the DL-10 and they’ll bring it here to pay and get their license.” New applicants must pass vision, written and driving tests before they are permitted to get an Oklahoma driver’s license. Renewals of current licenses require only a vision test. Betsy Randolph, a DPS public informa-

tion officer, said Oklahoma drivers wanting to upgrade their license class — such as to commercial — also must visit a driver testing facility first. Randolph said driver testing facilities have people who are specially trained to examine documents such as birth certificates and passports for authenticity, as required by the federal Real ID Act. “It makes the process more central on who’s authenticating documents, and then the information is all in the system,” Randolph said. First-time Oklahoma applicants must bring one primary and one secondary proof of identification to a driver testing facility.

“They must go to DPS first to be put in the system if they’re from out of state or getting their first license,”

Primary document must be either a state-issued certified birth certificate (birth registrations and hospital documents don’t count), a U.S. passport or, for naturalized citizens, a certificate of naturalization. Secondary documents, which also can be taken to a tag agency for renewals, include military cards, school-issued photo ID, state-issued permits or judgments documents, insurance policy and Bureau of Indian Affairs ID cards. As for vehicle registrations, Powelson said tag agencies are the “one-stop shop.” One must bring proof of insurance, the vehicle’s title or registration and the vehicle itself for VIN inspection. Whether getting a driver’s license, ID card or vehicle registration, Powelson said bring cash or a check to the tag agency because debit and credit cards are not accepted.

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SEVERAL WIN COUNTY POSTS THROUGH ELECTIONS Cleveland County elects an assessor, three commissioners, county clerk, court clerk, district attorney, sheriff and treasurer. All serve four year terms. Other county officers are an election board secretary, fair board secretary and health department administrator. Elected to Cleveland County offices: David Tinsley is county assessor, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0230 Tammy Howard, county clerk, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0240 George Skinner, Rod Cleveland and Rusty Sullivan, commissioners, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0200 Rhonda Hall, court clerk, 200 S. Peters Ave., 321-6402 Greg Mashburn, district attorney, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0269 Joseph Lester, county sheriff, 111 N. Peters Ave., 321-8600 Jim Reynolds, county treasurer, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0217. Appointed to Cleveland County offices: Jim Williams, election board secretary, 641 E. Robinson St., 366-0210

Shari Kinney, county health department administrator, Norman office, 250 12th Ave. NE, 321-4048; Moore office, 424 S. Eastern Ave., 794-1591. Other county offices: County fair board, 615 E. Robinson St., OSU extension office, 615 E. Robinson St. Alan J. Couch Center, 1650 W. Tecumseh Road, 447-0201 Juvenile Services, 1650 W. Tecumseh Road, 360-4310 Dan Cary, Emergency Management, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0249 Department of Human Services, Norman, 631 E. Robinson St., 573-8300; Moore, 2507 N. Shields Blvd., 912-2000 OSU Extension Office, 601 E. Robinson St., 321-4774 Fair Board, 615 E. Robinson St., 360-4721 County Jail, 203 S. Jones Ave., 321-8605 Purchasing Department, 201 S. Jones Ave., 366-0224.

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LAIZURE ON YOUR PAYROLL Here are the state and local elected officials serving the voters of Cleveland County. Norman representatives in Washington: U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, 4th District, Oklahoma, 2420 Springer Drive, No. 120, Norman, OK., 73069, 329-6500, 2458 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-6165, tom.cole@mail.house.gov U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1900 NW Expressway, Suite 1210, Oklahoma City, OK., 73118, 608-4381; 205 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 -3603, 202-224-4721. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, Oklahoma, 100 N. Broadway, Suite 1820, Oklahoma City, 73102, 231-4941; 172 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-5754

Cleveland Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives to the Oklahoma State Capitol: State Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman, House 44, 1403 Lindale, Norman, OK., 73069, 557-7323 or 306-4294, emily.virgin@okhouse.gov State Rep. Aaron Stiles, R-Norman, House 45, 116 W. Main, Norman, OK., 73069, 557-7386 or 412-2112, aaron.stiles@okhouse.gov State Rep. Scott Martin, R-Norman, 2916 Stonebridge Court., Norman, 73071, House 46, 5577329, or 313-0646, scott.martin@okhouse.gov State Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, House 53, 612 SW 12th St., Moore, 73160, 895-6608 or 5577346, randyterrill@okhouse.gov State Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, House 54, 1105 NE 29th St., Moore, OK., 73160, 794-9464 or 557-7343, paulwesselhoft@okhouse.gov. State Sen. Jonathan Nichols, R-Norman, Senate 15, 3901 Annalane Drive, Norman, OK., 73072, 366-1515 or 521-5535, Senate15@cox.net. State Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman, Senate 16, 2512 Walnut Road, Norman, OK., 73072, 701-1863 or 521-5553, Sparks@oksenate.gov.

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serves most of Norman and Moore through three separate facilities. Norman Regional Hospital, at Porter Avenue and Robinson Street, is a 337-bed acute-care hospital that features an emergency room and Level III trauma center. NRH “also offers an array of outpatient services from pre-surgical assessments to diagnostic testing to patient education,” according to the NRHS website. The HealthPlex, which opened roughly two years ago, is on the city’s west side. Described as a “152-bed, state-of-the-art specialty hospital,” according to the NRHS website, the HealthPlex focuses on “cardiovascular services, orthopedic and spine services and women’s and children’s services.” Designed with “healing in mind, the spacious hospital supports families staying close to patients with large rooms, plentiful natural light and nature elements, comfortable waiting areas ... (and) room service,” according to the NRHS website. Moore Medical Center serves the growing city of Moore and features more than 100 physicians, a Level III trauma center, an emergency room. The MMC also features “acute care and surgery services, obstetrics and women’s health services and a full range of diagnostic services,” according to the NRHS website.

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HEALTH Many social service agencies in Norman work to meet the needs of the community. The following list of agencies is included on the United Way Helpline Social Services directory. The map is available at each listed agency and from the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster Ave. • ABLE: Council for Developmental Disabilities Inc., 300 N. Crawford St., 329-3922. ABLE is a private, nonprofit organization providing resources for individuals with developmental disabilities. • Community Action Inc.: 2270 Industrial Blvd., 447-0832. Self-help programs for lowincome individuals and families. • American Red Cross, Cleveland County Chapter: 1205 Halley Ave., 321-0591. Emergency services, Blood services, health and safety. • Baby Steps: 941 Nebraska St., 360-2717. Child care, counseling and parenting classes for teen parents who attend Norman Public Schools. • Bethesda Alternative Inc.: 1181 E. Main St., 364-0333. Comprehensive sexual abuse treatment programs for children, families and sexual offenders. • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cleveland County Inc. 502 E. Main St., 364-3722. A mentoring

Transcript Staff program for youth who live in a single-parent family. • Birth Choice: 457 W. Gray, 360-9555. Helps women in a crisis pregnancy with information, referrals and support. • Center for Children & Families Inc. 1151 E. Main St., 364-1420. Serves children and families and promotes healthy family relationships with a variety of programs such as Teenage Parenting, Divorce Arbitration, Parents Assistance, Extended Families, Study Buddies and R.E.A.L. for girls ages 11-17. Referrals and support. Tuesday after 6:30 pm • Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center, 909 E. Alameda St., 360-5100. Services to adult and youth dealing with psychiatric problems. Day treatment, psychological social rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient service available. • Cleveland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): 1650 W. Tecumseh Road, Suite 400, 360-5295. Provides community citizens who serve as court advocates for abused and neglected children. • Cleveland County Fairgrounds: 615 E. Robinson St., 360-4721. Facilities for events and activities, rental fees charged. • Cleveland County Family YMCA: 1350 Lex-

ington Ave., 364-9200. A community service organization that provides programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. • Cleveland County Health Department 250 12th Avenue NE, 321-4048, TDD 329-2831. Preventive health, environmental health and child guidance services. • Cleveland County Workforce: 1141 E. Main St., 701-2000, fax, 701-2042. Provides employment and training services to economically disadvantaged residents of Cleveland County and dislocated workers through the Job Training Partnership Act. • Cleveland County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): 1125 E. Main St., 701-2130. RSVP trains and places volunteers 55 years of age and older. • Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department, 203 S. Jones Ave., 321-8600. Rural Cleveland County law enforcement. • Cleveland County Youth and Family Center,1650 W. Tecumseh Road, 321-0240. Provides counseling and/or emergency shelter for children under age 18. • Community After School Program, 1023 N. Flood Ave., 366-5970. Provides before and after school care at all Norman elementary schools.

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• Department of Human Services, 631 E. Robinson St., 321-1434. • Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2227 W. Lindsey St., 447-0295. Vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. • East Main Place, 1100 E. Main St., 447-4663. East Main Place is a transitional housing facility offering housing, meals and comprehensive support services for homeless families and individuals. • Food and Shelter Inc, 104 W. Comanche St., 360-4954. Serves a nutritious meal at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday to those who cannot afford one. • Full Circle Senior Adult Day Center, 1304 Lindsey Plaza Drive, 447-2955. Designed to serve the mental and physical well-being of elderly individuals to achieve their highest level of functioning. • Griffin Memorial Hospital, An agency of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 900 E. Main St., 321-4880. Adult inpatient psychiatric hospital. • Health for Friends, 317 E. Himes St., 3291461. Serves the mental, dental and pharmaceutical needs of low-income people. • Healthy Community Coalition, Sponsored by Norman Regional Hospital, 307-6602 or www. myhealthycommunity.com. • J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities, 2002 E. Robinson St., 307-2800. Therapy and medical care for children with developmental disabilities.

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HEALTH • Juvenile Services Unit of Office of Juvenile Affairs, 1650 W. Tecumseh Road, Suite 300, 360-4310. JSU is a state agency that provides intake, probation and parole services to youth up to age 18. • Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc., 210 E. Main St., 360-6631. Free civil legal services to low income and elderly. • Literacy Council, 225 N. Webster Ave., 7012682. Free tutoring in reading for adults and English as a second language. • Meals on Wheels of Norman Inc., 1173 E. Main St., 321-7272. Hot, nutritious meals delivered weekdays to Norman’s elderly, ill, homebound and disabled residents. • Metro Transit (CART), 510 E. Cheasapeake on the University of Oklahoma campus, 3252278, TDD 325-5438. Provides transportation to the residents of Norman on the fixed route and demand response van services. • Moore-Norman Technology Center, 4701 12th Ave. NW, 364-5763. Provides vocational education and training for high school students and adults, provides business and industry training. • My Friend’s House, 1801 W. Brooks St., 3602124 (summer). Provides a quality program for school-age children during the summer. Call for age requirements. • NAlC-Center for Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Services lnc., (Area Prevention Resource Center), 215 W. Linn, 321-0022, TDD (800) 522-9054. Provides crisis intervention, out-

patient treatment, education, counseling and prevention services for alcoholism and other drug addictions. • Norman Adult Learning Center, 911 W. Main St., 366-5811. Free basic skills remediation, GED preparation and English as a Second Language instruction to nongraduates 18 years of age and older. • Norman Chamber of Commerce, 115 E. Gray St., 321-7260. Provides information about Norman; cultivates promotes and supports economic opportunities and community enrichment. • Norman Fire Department, 415 E. Main St. (administration), 292-9780, emergency dial 911. Provides emergency fire services and prevention education. • Norman Housing Authority, 700 N. Berry Road, 329-0933, TDD 321-7105. Housing and rental assistance for low-income families, the handicapped and elderly. • Norman Municipal Court, 201 W. Gray St., Building B, 366-5325. Judicial branch of Norman city government. • Norman Police Department, 201 W. Gray St., Building B, 321-1444, TDD 329-3323, emergency dial 911. Provides the primary law enforcement for Norman.

• Norman Senior Citizens Center, 329 S. Peters Ave., 329-4200. Recreation center for senior adults to fill their leisure time. • Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, 1141 E. Main St., 701-2000, fax, 7012042. Employment agency, unemployment insurance, re-employment services. • Oklahoma Veterans Center, 1776 E. Robinson, 360-5600. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs is a long-term skilled nursing care provider for Oklahoma veterans. • Planned Parenthood, 2100-B W. Lindsey St., 360-1556. Provides medical education, counseling and advocacy services for women and men. • Progressive Independence, 121 N. Porter Ave., 321-3203 (TDD use same number). Improves quality of life for people with disabilities (independent living center). • Salvation Army, 318 E. Hayes St., 364-9910. Food, shelter, utilities, GED classes, school supplies and medical shampoo assistance when emergency situation exists. • Sooner Start Early Intervention Program, 3214048. Services for developmentally delayed children from birth to age 36 months. • Steps Inc., 1141 E. Main St., 701-2000, fax,

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701-2042. Provides employment and training services to economically disadvantaged residents of Cleveland County and Dislocated workers through the Job Training Partnership Act. • Thunderbird Clubhouse, 1251 Triad Village Drive. Rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness. • Transition House Inc., 700 Asp, Suite 2, 360-7926. Helps mental health consumers transition to the community. • United Way of Norman/Helpline, 2424 Springer Drive, Suite 304, 329-2025, Helpline, 364-3800. Provides information and referrals to bring people and services together. • University of Oklahoma Legal Clinic, OU Law Center, 300 W. Timberdell Road, Room 2020, 325-3702. Represents low-income people in Cleveland and McClain counties who are charged with misdemeanor and minor felonies and in civic cases. • Wildcare Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility, 872-9338. Takes in sick or injured animals for treatment, releasing them upon recovery. • Willows and Pathways Apartments, 517 N. University Blvd., 364-1224, 603 W. Comanche St., 364-1224 or 364-0986, 415 W. Symmes St., 364-1224., 1351 High Meadow St., 3641224. These apartments are for the physically challenged and elderly and are independent living.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Norman Regional Hospital Education Center offers many health related support groups. For more information, call 440-8802.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Norman AARP Chapter: 10 a.m. First Saturday, 329 S. Peters Ave. • NAIC-Center for Oklahoma Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc., 215 W. Linn St., P.O. Box 824, Norman 73070, 321-0022, www.naichelp.org. • AA: hotline, 524-1100 • AA: intergroup, 949-0910. • AL-ANON: For those who have a family member or friend with alcohol related problems. • Alanon step study, noon-1 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St. • New Hope Al-Anon, 8 p.m., McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church,

Room 227. • New Beginnings Al-Anon,meets noon Thursday, 227 W. Main St. • Alpha-1/Anti-Trepsin Support Group: Meets noon last Saturday of each month, TBA. Call Joan Laughlin at 527-2430. • Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:11:45 a.m., luncheon on third Wednesday each month, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University. Call Carol Schreiner at 321-3484. • Better Breathers: Pulmonary support group, noon, first Friday, Norman Specialty Hospital, 1210 W. Robinson St., reservations, lunch, 321-8824. • Breast Cancer Support Group: 6:30-9 p.m. first Tuesday, call Breast Care Center, Norman Regional Hospital, 307-2600.

• Cancer Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Norman Regional Education Center, 440-8802. • Celiac Support Group: 7-9 third Tuesday at Norman Regional Education Center, Kate Martin, 440-8802. • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 211 W. Comanche St., Janann, 447-7441. And 7 p.m., Thursday, Rose Rock Villa, 700 N. Berry Road, Jill, 826-0845. • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 7 p.m., Edsel Ford House, Iva, 373-0059, 286-9370. • Debtors Anonymous, noon-1 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St., 514-4168 or 620-2556. • Developmental Disabilities: For parents of children with developmental disabilities. Meets 6 p.m. each Monday at J.D.

McCarty Center, 2002. Call 307-2800. • Diabetes: For adults and children. Meets 6 p.m. third Tuesday. Call Norman Regional Hospital, 440-8802. • Divorce Support Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m., Aldergate House of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 407 S. University. Pre-school and grade school child care by reservation only. Call Harriet Lee Kemp, 321-3484. • Epilepsy: Meets quarterly, 440-8802. • Quitsmart (quit smoking): Call 4408802. • Full Circle Caregivers Support Group: noon to 1 p.m. First Tuesday, pot luck lunch, 447-2955. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS • Living Information For Today (LIFT), 11 to 1 p.m., luncheon, fourth Thursday, local restaurants. Reservations required, 321-6000.

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SUPPORT GROUPS • Heartland Hospice and Rambling Oaks Assisted Living daytime grief support group, 3 p.m. Thursdays, Rambling Oaks, 1060 Rambling Oaks Dr. • Compassionate Friends, for parents and families who have lost a child, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, CSBI Building, 12th Avenue NE and Main Street. Call 24hour hotline at 360-4287 (someone will respond). Sibling group offered. • Pride, for those who have experienced miscarriage or the loss of a newborn. TBA, Nikki McCarthy, 307-3500. • Low Vision Support Group, 10:30 a.m. fourth Wednesday, University Lutheran Church, 914 Elm St. Bring a sack lunch. • Multiple Sclerosis, for information about multiple sclerosis, self-help groups and/or activities, contact the Oklahoma Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Services, 800-777-7814 or 918-488-0882.

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• The Norman Parkinson’s support group: 7-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday in the Education Wing of Norman Regional Hospital, 440-8802. • Narcotics Anonymous, for people with drug problems, which can include alcohol, 24 hour hotline, 866-524-7068. • Nicotine Anonymous, 321-0022. • Oklahoma Depressive and ManicDepressive Association: Dedicated to educational support of patients and their families, Central Oklahoma Mental HeaIth Center, 909 E. Alameda St., Building B (east entrance). Call 3605100. • Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Tuesday, St. Thomas More University Parish, 100 Stinson St. For more information, call 329-4326. • Parents Helping Parents, 7 p.m., second Thursday, Education Center,

Norman Regional Hospital, 901 N. Porter Ave., 278-1221, PHPnorman1@yahoo. com. • Partners of Hope, support parents and caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral health disorders, 6 p.m., fourth Tuesday, Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center’s Child and Family Services, 1120 E. Main St., 573-3812. • PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: 7-9 p.m. second Thursday, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 1801 W. Brooks St. Call 364-4466. • Rare Pair - For mothers of multiples. Meets 6-9 p.m. first Tuesday at Norman Regional Hospital Education Center, 440-8802. • REACH (Reassurance to Each), sponsored by National Alliance on Mental

Illness Cleveland County, 7 p.m., third Tuesday, 107 State Drive, 701-2078. • Sooner AMBUCS, 7-8 a.m., Prairie Kitchen, 2520 W. Main St., creating mobility and independence for children and adults with disabilities, www.soonerambucs.org, www.ambucs.org, Jim Ballard, 329-3577. • Teen-Age Parenting Program: Offering support and assistance to pregnant and parents of teens, children welcome, 364-1420, sponsored by Center for Children and Families. • TOPS, 6 p.m. Thursday, Lakeside Church of God, 4400 E. Alameda St. For more information, call 872-9483. • Women in Transition: For women experiencing life changes, the Women’s Resource Center. Initial interview required. Call 364-9424 for more information.

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The University of Oklahoma is approaching its 125th anniversary in 2015. Founded in 1890 by the then-territorial legislature before statehood, OU has more than 30,000 students enrolled on Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa campuses. There are more than 2,400 full-time faculty at 21 colleges. There are more than 450 majors offered. The university is ranked first per capita among public universities in enrollment of National Merit Scholars and among the top ten in the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. OU’s NCAA Division 1 athletic programs are known nationally for their high level of competition. The football team has won 7 NCAA titles, baseball 2 titles and gymnastics 4 titles. Two new buildings will greet students and faculty this fall semester. The OU College of Architecture has moved back to Gould Hall on the South Oval after an extensive renovation that saw the college’s total relocation to rented spaces on west Main Street. The OU School of Social Work in July moved into the new Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall at Elm Street and Brooks Avenue. By the Numbers: University of Oklahoma

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David Lyle Boren, a former legislator, governor and U.S. Senator, serves as the 13th president of the University of Oklahoma. He is the first person in state history to serve in all four of the positions. Boren, 70, is the second-longest serving president of the university. Only George L. Cross served longer. Boren passed OU’s first president, David Ross Boyd, in longevity this year. Boren majored in American history at Yale University, graduating in 1963. He went on to earn a master’s dePresident David L. Boren gree in politics, philosophy and economics from Oxford University in England in 1965. Boren returned to Oklahoma and in 1968 earned his law degree from OU. He served as Oklahoma’s governor from 1975 until 1979 when he was elected to the U.S. Senate. He resigned from the U.S. Senate in 1994 upon his appointment as OU president. Three generations of the Boren family have served in Congress. David L. Boren’s father, Lyle Boren, served from 1937 to 1947. David L. Boren’s son, Dan Boren, has served as Oklahoma’s 2nd District Congressman since 2005. Since coming to OU, Boren has overseen almost $1 billion in construction projects. The most recent completions are the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at Elm Street and Brooks Street, the OU College of Architecture and the OU Cancer Center at the Health Sciences Center. Work continues on the new utility plant under construction north of the Huston Huffman Center. It will supply chilled water, steam and electricity for expanding campus facilities. Boren’s wife, Molly Shi Boren, also an attorney, served as a special district judge in Ponotoc County. She is president emeritus of the Oklahoma Arts Institute. Mrs. Boren is widely credited with building, art and landscape beautification on the campus. The Borens maintain residence on campus in Boyd House and at a ranch home west of Norman in Newcastle.

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EDUCATION Since 1987, the Blue Ribbon School award has been presented nine times to various Norman public schools and once to a local private school. This is no small achievement. Of all the schools in the nation, 340 were named Blue Ribbon Schools in 2010 and Norman’s Longfellow Middle School was one of them.

What makes a Blue Ribbon School? Each year, the U.S. Department of Education invites each state to nominate schools meeting recognition criteria in one of two categories: High Performing Schools are those schools scoring at the highest performance level on tests referenced by national norms or those ranked among a state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments in English language arts and mathematicsregardless of demographics or student body percentage from disadvantaged backgrounds. Improving Schools are those with demographics showing 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students at these schools have improved their performance to high levels (scoring in the top 40 percent of schools in the state) in English language arts and mathematics as evidenced by state assessments or tests referenced by national norms-thereby significantly narrowing the achievement gap. Results for all students tested must be similar across all

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demographic groups. Info: Public and private Blue Ribbon Schools, www.ed.gov.a

Blue Ribbon Legacy Dr. Joseph Siano, superintendent of Norman Public Schools, reported the following Norman schools have received Blue Ribbon School status over the years. 1987-88 McKinley Elementary 1988-89 Norman High School 1988-89 West Mid High before schools were consolidated 2000-01 Roosevelt Elementary 2000-01 Truman Elementary 2005-06 McKinley Elementary 2007-08 Lakeview Elementary 2008-09 Norman North High School 2010-11 Longfellow Middle School Of note: All Saints Catholic School 2007-08

NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Adams Elementary School, 817 Denison Dr., 366-5972, Principal Cynthia Taylor • Cleveland Elementary School, 500 N. Sherry Ave., 366-5875, Principal Ty Bell • Eisenhower Elementary School, 1415 Fairlawn Dr., 366-5879, Principal Susan Powell • Jackson Elementary School, 520 S. Wylie Road, 366-5884, Principal Craig Stevens • Jefferson Elementary School, 250 N. Cockrel Ave., 366-5889, Principal Katherine Taber • Kennedy Elementary School, 621 Sunrise St., 366-5894, Principal Chris Crelia • Lakeview Elementary School, 3310 108th Ave. NE, 366-5899, Principal Paula Palermo • Lincoln Elementary School, 915 Classen Blvd., 366-5904, Principal Carol Burton • Madison Elementary School, 500 E. James Dr., 366-5910, Principal Pamela Charlson

• McKinley Elementary School, 728 S. Flood Ave., 366-5914, Principal Martha Emerson • Monroe Elementary School, 1601 S. McGee Dr., 366-5927, Principal Mary Branch • Roosevelt Elementary School, 4250 W. Tecumseh Road, 447-6581, Principal Elizabeth Spears • Truman Elementary School, 600 Parkside Road, 366-5980, Principal Robye Jackson • Truman Primary School, 601 Meadow Ridge Road, 366-5950, Principal Kristie Eselin • Washington Elementary School, 600 48th Ave. SE, 366-5984, Principal Linda Parsons • Wilson Elementary School, 800 N. Peters Ave., 366-5932, Principal Cherrie Birden • Alcott Middle School, 1919 W. Boyd St., 366-5845, Principal Dana Morris • Irving Middle School, 125 Vicksburg Ave., 366-5941, Principal Linda Baxter • Longfellow Middle School, 215 N. Ponca Ave., 366-5948, Principal Darien Quattlebaum-Moore • Whittier Middle School, 2000 W. Brooks St., 366-5956, Principal Holly Swanson • Norman High School, 911 W. Main St., 366-5812, Principal Lynne Chesley • Norman North High School, 1809 Stubbeman Ave., 366-5954, Principal Bryan Young

The Vice Family has a rich history of serving others that dates back to the early 1900’s. Just like their grandparents before them, Shane Vice and Chad Vice were born into a family of public service, tapered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Parents, Tommy and Barbara Vice instilled in Shane and Chad, at an early age, a strong work ethic and unwavering character. “Combining these strengths has provided opportunities that would have not been possible in their absence,” says younger brother, Chad Vice. “Shane and I are blessed to have had our grandparents and parents as the example of what it means to treat people with the utmost integrity and respect.” “We were taught to uphold our values and never compromise the truth,” Chad continued.

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Shane’s wife, Deedra and Chad’s wife, Jennifer come from heritage that echo these values. “Birds of a feather, tend to flock together, says Shane Vice, the older of the two brothers. “My grandmother used to always use this phrase when referring to being selective of our friends,” Shane added. Shane and Deedra and Chad and Jennifer are now growing and developing their children with the same set of core values. Shane and Deedra’s two sons, Dalton, age 16 and Brant, age 11 are learning the fundamentals of public service and the commitment it requires. Chad and Jennifer’s two daughters, Kennedy, age 7 and Hadley, age 3, are too, learning what it means to put service before self. “One day the torch will be passed to a younger generation of the Vice Family to continue our work,” says Chad Vice. “I want them fit for duty and ready to report to work on the first day they are called into the role of serving and helping others.”

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during the summer, the fields at Reaves Park are full Softball players from around Cleveland County converge on the fields for a little competition and exercise. Adult league softball is just one of the activities Norman has to offer residents throughout the year. From the city’s parks and recreation department to the YMCA, Norman is a treasure trove of fun and fitness. The Norman Parks and Recreation Department offers youth and adult sports during the year. Everything from youth baseball, softball, basketball, golf and tennis can be found at one of the many park venues spread throughout the city. The City of Norman Recreation Center also offer an After School Care for children in afternoon Kindergarten through

KINNEY fifth grade. The After School Program runs until 6 p.m. each

day school is in session. The program provides homework time, indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts and movie time. Participants at Irving and Whittier Recreation Centers will arrive by NPS buses from Washington, Kennedy, Truman and Jackson Elementary schools. Staff from the 12th Avenue Recreation Center will walk participants to the center from nearby Eisenhower Elementary. Lake Thunderbird and Little River State Park have multiple uses. The lake

covers about 6,000 acres of surface area. The park takes up 8,000 land acres inside the park boundaries. The state park has designated hunting areas for deer archery season. Water fowl hunting also is allowed. Slips are available to rent at either the Calypso Cove Marina and Little River Marina. One of the oldest and bigger groups is the Norman Youth Soccer Association. They offer competitive and recreational soccer for youth and adults. The NYSA vision is to encourage, promote and stimulate interest and participation in the game of soccer by organizing recreational and competitive soccer teams; developing

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players, coaches and referees; promoting sportsmanship; maintaining proper playing facilities; and operating in a financially responsible manner. The Cleveland County Family YMCA covers more than 78,000 square feet and includes a large health and wellbeing center with cardio theater, free weights and cardiovascular equipment including treadmills, stairmasters, bikes, a 25-yard, 10-lane pool with diving board and slide. The Family Y features a variety of aerobic and fitness programs from yoga to zumba. “Everything we do at the Y is designed to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being and motivate people to support their neighbors and the larger community,” YMCA officials said.

A Different Kind of Call Center… NORMAN, OK Sitel has been operating in Norman since February of 2000-- formerly as “Service Zone” and as “ClientLogic”. Our company has grown by leaps and bounds, going from 8 centers to one of the largest call center companies in the world. Sitel has 135+ locations in 26 countries around the world. Our Norman facility employs up to 500 inbound customer service representatives providing customer service for the credit card and home lending divisions of a major bank. Our work environment is casual-jeans and t-shirts are the norm. We allow our agents to decorate their desks to suit their personalities. We have contests on a regular basis, including holiday decorating contests and a costume contest on Halloween. Periodically we have family night during which our families can come visit the site. Children participate in events such as Trick or Treat and having their picture made with Santa. We also have fundraisers and potlucks on a regular basis. We are open 7 days a week, and we project popular sporting events on the wall so our agents can keep track of the game in between calls. When the work causes stress, employees can spend breaks unwinding in a massage chair or enjoying a cup coffee or tea in our break room. It’s not all play-- there definitely is work involved. Hard work can pay off, all of our positions have a monthly bonus opportunity. Many of our agents consistently earn $500 or more per month in bonus. We also have excellent advancement opportunities. Almost every member of our management team and support staff was promoted from within. So now that you know that Sitel is not your average call center, we’ll tell you what it takes to work here. We require everyone be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer navigation skills, and be able to work a non-traditional schedule. We also require a clear criminal history and drug screen. Since our primary job is to provide customer service, dependability and great customer service skills are a must, and some soft sales skills are helpful. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our family, you can apply online at www.sitel.com, or stop by our site to apply Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. We’re at 2701 Technology Place in Norman. Call 405-307-6500 for directions. EOE

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LAKE THUNDERBIRD Lake k Thunderbird h d bi d SState Parkk provides id visitors ii a lakeside getaway while still within easy reach of city attractions and services. It features 1,874 Park Acres, 6,000-Acre Lake Thunderbird, 447 campsites, assigned campground, nature trail, horse stables, swimming beach, boating, a bike trail and fishing. Lake Thunderbird is at 13101 Alameda Drive. 13 miles east of Norman on Highway 9 from I-35. Thunderbird@onenet.net 360-3572/Park Office, Thunderbird@OklahomaParks.com

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GOLF COURSES C bbl t Cobblestone C Creek kG Golf lf Cl Club, b 1350 Cobblestone Creek Drive 9 holes over 1,530 yards with a par of 27 (Public) 872-2582 Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club 1 Par Drive 325-6716 18 holes over 7,380 yards with a par of 72 (Public) Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Road Norman, OK 73071-7944 364-0111 18 holes over 6,578 yards with a par of 70 (Private) The Trails Golf Club 18 holes over 6,602 yards with a par of 70 (Private) 3200 S Berry Road (360-1920

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NORMAN Parks High Meadows and 3.3 Acres Meadows Drive Recreation High Northcliff Ave & High The city of Norman Parks and Recreation Department facilitates 55 neighborhood and community parks, three recreation centers, a golf course and driving range, two disc golf courses, a complete swim complex with waterslides, a wading pool, 32 tennis courts and three special services centers, offering cultural arts and senior citizen activities. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Department, call 405-366-5472

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Norman Lions Northeast 35 Acres Northcliff Ave. Ruth Updegraff .5 Acres Peters Ave. & Acres St. Sequoyah Trail 1 Acre Sequoyah Trail Sonoma Park 1432 Glen Ellen Circle Sutton Place 2.5 Acres Sandpiper Lane Tull’s Park 2.2 Acres Corner of Vida Way & Peters Ave. Twelfth Avenue Recreation Center 2.0 Acres 1701 12th Ave. NE Abe Andrews 17.2 Acres Corner of Daws St. & Webster Street

PARK & LOCATION Berkley FACILITIES 3.08 Acres Chisolm’s Cattle Trail 7.6 Acres Wyandotte Way Creighton Park 2001 Creighton Drive Double Tree Park 2009 Timbercrest Dr ive Falls-Lakeview 25 Acres 108th Ave. NE Francis Cate 14.5 Acres Carter Ave. & Robinson St. George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness 160 Acres 12th Ave. NE & Rock Creek Rd.

Astor Drive Brookhaven 6.75 Acres N. Brookhaven Blvd. Brookhaven Square River Oaks Drive Castlerock Bridgeport Road. & Brownwood Lane Kevin Gottshall Memorial Rhoades Drive Lions Memorial 5.64 Acres Parkside Road Prairie Creek Pendleton Drive Russell Bates 5.5 Acres Behind 800 24th Ave. NW

Griffin Community 160 Acres 1001 E. Robinson Springbrook (baseball, football and 2.3 Acres soccer) Branchwood Drive

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Westwood 137 Acres Robinson St. & 24th Ave. NW William Morgan 2.5 Acres Schooner Drive & Cliffside Court

Oakhurst 2.17 Acres Oakhurst Ave. Pebblebrook 2500 Overbrook Drive Reaves 79.9 Acres Jenkins Ave. & Timberdell Road

Woodslawn 4.9 Acres Between Denison Drive Royal Oaks 5.2 Acres & Dorchester Drive North end of Boyd View Coalbrook Drive 2.1 Acres Classen Blvd. between Summit Lakes Lindsey St. & Drake St. 3000 Summit Crossing Pkwy Colonial Commons Sunrise 5.1 Acres 2.4 Acres Beaumont St. Skyline Drive Colonial Estates Woodcreek 17.2 Acres 1509 Concord Drive Biloxi St. & Lindsey Adkins Crossing St. 6.65 Acres Crestland 24th Ave. SW Crestland & Canadian Trails Alameda St. 3600 Canadian Trails Earl Sneed Drive Ponca Ave. & Classen Centennial Blvd. .285 Acres 411 W. Symmes St. Eastridge 7.83 Acres Cherry Creek North end of 6.2424 Acres Clearwater Drive South end of Stonewell Drive Eastwood 6.9 Acres Eagle Cliff Ponca Ave. between 8.0 Acres Boyd St. & Ferrill St. Eagle Cliff Drive Faculty Heights Lions 1.1 Acres 5.1 Acres Lindsey between VirCorner of Flood Ave. ginia Ave. & 12th Ave. & Symmes St. Irving Recreation Normandy Center 2.6 Acres 1.7 Acres Westside Dr. & Butler 1920 E. Alameda St. Drive June Benson Oak Tree South .2858 Acres Oak Tree Ave. Alameda St. & S. Rotary Peters Ave. 5.7 Acres Kiwanis Corner of Boyd St. 3.5 Acres & Wylie Road Sherwood Drive Walnut Ridge Little Axe Center 1.04 Acres 10 Acres North end of 168th Ave. & Ridgecrest Court Highway 9 Whittier Recreation McGeorge Center 1.5 Acres 1.5 Acres Stewart St. & Eufaula 2000 W. Brooks St. St.

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ing tournaments, human chess games, live theater and reenactments, rides, jugglers, costume contests, minstrels, magicians and dozens of arts and crafts and food vendors are among the attractions at the fair held at Reaves Park at the corner of Constitution Street and Jenkins Avenue. • ’89er Day is held the third weekend in April and celebrates the 1889 land run that led to settlement of the Norman area. The annual ’89er parade, including a horse-and-wagon train that takes about a week to travel from Chandler, heads down Main Street. • GrooveFest is held in April and October of each year, usually in Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws St., if the weather allows. The non-profit music and human rights festival benefits Amnesty International.

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vendors, live music and live art events including a Kids’ Art Wall and an Adult Art Wall. • Jazz In June is an acclaimed threenight concert series featuring blues and jazz artists performing in Brookhaven Village at NW 36th Avenue and Robinson Street, Andrews Park and several clubs around the city. The festival marked its 26th year in 2009. • One of the newer events coming to Norman is the Norman Music Festival, a massive one-day music festival held the last weekend in April. MOVIE THEATERS • Starplex Robinson Crossing 6 Theater, 1300 N. Interstate Drive, 329-9666. • Hollywood Spotlight 14 Theater, 1100 N. Interstate Drive, 579-0923. LIVE THEATER • Norman’s Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St., is housed in a Spanish Organic, fair trade, and local food products including: • Local and organic produce Local eggs • Hormone free Oklahoma raised meats • Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolates and more • Bulk spices sold by the Tsp. • Over 500 products from Oklahoma in stock

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duces live theater including the Thomas Carey Recital Series, Opera Theatre Camp, the Festival of Spirituals and touring productions, with a focus on opera and live concert performances. Write to P.O. Box 1085, Norman, OK 73070, call 364-8962 or e-mail info@ ccocopera.org for more information. CLUBS WITH LIVE MUSIC • Benvenutis, 105 W. Main St. Info: 310-5271. • Bill and Dee’s, 311 E. Main St. Info: 321-9239. • Bill’s, 1101 Elm Ave. Info: 364-2530. • Brothers, 563 Buchanan Ave. Info: 329-0040. • Cafe Plaid, 333 W. Boyd St. Info: 360-2233. • Clear Bay Cafe Info: 321-5670. • Coach’s Brewhouse, 110 W. Main St. Info: 321-2739. • The Deli, 309 White St. Info: 329-3534; www.thedeli.us.

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411 CLUBS WITH LIVE MUSIC CONT... • Justin’s Bistro and Bar, 584 Buchanan Ave. Info: 364-3663. • Michelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar, 207 E. Main St. Info: 579-3387. • Opie’s, 1430 W. Lindsey St. Info: 360-1828. • Opolis, 113 N. Crawford Ave. Info: 820-0951; www.opolis.org. • Othello’s, 434 Buchanan Ave. Info: 360-2353 or 329-2392. • Pepe Delgado’s, 752 Asp Ave. Info: 321-6232. • The Red Room, 114 W. Main St. www.myspace.com/normanredroom.

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• Crucible Gallery, 110 E. Tonhawa Info: 579-2700; www.thecruciblellc.com. • Downtown Art and Frame, 115 S. Santa Fe Ave. Info: 329-0309. • Dreamer Concepts Studio and Foundation, 324 E. Main St. Info: 701-0048; www.dreamerconcepts.org. • Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave. Info: 329-4523; www.normanfirehouse.com. • Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua Ave.Info: 366-1667; www.jacobsonhouse.com. • MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St.Info: 292-8095; www.mainsite-art.com/exhibitcurrent. html. • Norman Arts Council, 122 E. Main St. Info: 360-1162; www.normanarts.org. •Norman Gallery Association, 221 E. Main St.

www.normangalleryassociation.com. • Performing Arts Studio, 200 S. Jones Ave. Info: 307-9320; www.thepas.org. • Ring of Fire Studio, 318 E. Main St. Info: 701-5300; www.ringoffirestudio.com. • Standing Buffalo Art Gallery, 106 E. Main St. Info: 701-4060. •Thunderbird Clubhouse, 531 E. Main St.Info: 321-7331; www.thunderbirdclubhouse.org. • Tribes131 Gallery, 131 N.W. 24th Ave. Info: 329-4442; www.tribes131.com. •Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, 540 Parrington Oval Info: 325-7370; www.ou.edu/finearts. MUSEUMS • Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave. Info: 325-3272; www.ou.edu/fjjma. • Moore-Lindsay House, 508 N. Peters Ave. Info: 321-0156; www.normanhistorichouse.org.

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LIFESTYLES AREA RADIO STATIONS • KGOU 106.3 FM/KROU 105.7 FM is the community-supported public radio network of the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma. The stations feature news and music daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. Call 325-3388. • KREF 1400 AM is billed as “The Ref” and broadcasts in a sports radio format. KREF is at 2020 E. Alameda St. Call 321-1400. LOCAL LANDMARKS/ OTHER DIVERSIONS • Barnes and Noble, 540 Ed Noble Parkway Info: 579-8800. • Borders, 300 Norman Center Ct. Info: 573-4907. • Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St. Info: 360-4721. • Hastings, 2300 W. Main St. Info: 329-5529. • Libby’s Cafe, 111 N. Main Ave.,

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Goldsby Info: 288-2418. • McMichael Music, 1005 N. Flood Ave, Suite 100 Info: 360-1199. • Norman Institute for the Performing Arts, 2795-B Broce Dr. Info: 292-8400. •Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster Info: 701-2600; www.pioneer.lib.ok.us. • Sonder Music, Dance and Art, 225 E. Gray St. Info: 474-9734; www.sondermusic.com. • Thunderbird Casino, 16 miles east of Norman on Highway 9 Info: 360-4092.

• Turner Falls, the state’s oldest park, is about 50 miles south of Norman, off Exit 51 on Interstate 35. The park located in the Arbuckle Mountains is known for a 77-foot waterfall, natural swimming holes, shallow pools, sandy beaches, picnic areas, nature trails and natural caves. Call 580-369-2988. • The Warren Theatre in Moore, 1000 S. Telephone Road, while only a few miles north of Norman, features two grand auditoriums with balconies plus 12 regular auditoriums and a diner and is a popular weekend destination for Norman families looking for an old-style “movie palace” experience. Call 735-9676.

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http://nativespiritswinery.com • Redbud Ridge Vineyard & Winery Norman 405-321-WINE (9463) http://redbudridgewinery.com • Redland Juice Company Lexington 405-527-9181 http://redlandjuice.com • Legends Vineyard and Winery Lindsay 405-329-2275 http://legendswinery.com • Rosebrook Vineyards Oklahoma City 405-361-9821 www. rosebrookvineyards.com

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CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS

OFFER OUTLETS FOR MANY Whatever your interest or schedule, there should be a club or organization in the Norman area for you. The Transcript’s Club Directory is here to serve as your guide. The directory runs in The Transcript’s Living Section on Mondays. The listings, complete with contact names and numbers, offer general meeting information about social and professional clubs, shared skill groups of those with activities of common interest. It is advisable to call before

attending a meeting, because many of the clubs deviate from their schedules at some point during the year. Clubs should send new listings to: Club Directory, Living section, P.O. Drawer 1058, Norman, Okla. 73070. Listings should include the name of the club; day, time and place of meetings; and the name and phone number of a contact person. • ABLE Parents’ Association supports disabled adults in the Norman community, third Monday, 300 N. Crawford Ave. • Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club. Third Tuesday, TBA, Elizabeth Higginbotham Windes, 321-4216. • American Sewing Guild, 6:30 p.m., second Monday of the month, La Quinta Inn at I-40 and Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, Pat Fritze, 366-8296. • Atrusa International Inc.

of Norman. Second and Fourth Thursday, 6:15 p.m., Joan Kaplan, 329-5087 or 310-6300; Jean Marshall, 310-2788 or 833-9486. • Alzheimer’s Caregivers, support group and luncheon, 11:45 a.m., third Wednesday, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd., Carol Schreiner, 3213484. • American Business Women Association, JoAnn Arps, 414-3656 or Vivian, 364-0484. • American Legion Post 88. Third Monday, 7 p.m., 710 E. Main; Esteline Schulenberg, 364-7258. • Asian-American Christian Speakers, 10 a.m., second and fourth Saturday, Southern Oklahoma Chinese Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 625 E. Frank St., www.aacs.freetoasthost.org, 3643687. • Better Breathers Pulmonary Support

Group, noon, first Friday, Norman Specialty Hospital, 1210 W. Robinson St., reservations, lunch, 321-8824. • Business 2 Business (B2B), Thursday 7:15 a.m. at The Red Room, 114 W. Main St., Don Spears, 615-8543. • Cleveland County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (FCQ). Quarterly association meetings fourth Monday (January, April, July and October), Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 11 local groups meet monthly; for membership information, call OSU Extension Center, 321-4774. • Cleveland County Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Community Services Building, 1119 E. Main St. For more information, call the CCGS Library at 701-2100. • Cleveland County Herb Society, 7 p.m., third Monday, Garden Center, Constitution Street and Jenkins Avenue, Mitzi Blackmon, 364-5686. • Cleveland County Master Gardeners,

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LIFESTYLES 9:30 a.m., second Friday, 601 E. Robinson St., 321-4774. • Cleveland County Republican Women’s Club, usually the third Tuesday. For more information, call Pat Tautfest at 826-7447 or email her at pat@ticokc. com. • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 211 W. Comanche St., Janann, 447-7441. And 7 p.m., Thursday, Rose Rock Villa, 700 N. Berry Road, Jill, 8260845. • Debtors Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St., 514-4168 or 620-2556. • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 7 p.m., Thursday, Edsel Ford House, Iva, 373-0059, 286-9370. • Community Sewing Circle, for widows and widowers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first Thursday, Primrose Event Center, 1109 N. Porter Ave., Debbie Taylor, 321-6000. • Cross Timbers Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rotary House, 1531 W. Boyd St. • Daughters of Union Veterans, Major Belle Reynolds Tent 21, fourth Saturday, the Appl Bldg., 3503 Charleston Road, 364-2967. • Delta Kappa Epsilon Sigma Alpha International. First and third Mondays, 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, Vivian Gibson, 364-0484. • Distinguished Toastmasters, 8 a.m., Tuesdays, Norman Chamber of Commerce, Matt Branstetter, 8721160. • Embroiderers’ Guild of America, 7 to 9 p.m., second Monday, Room 226, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Donna Goodwin, 364-4455 or dmhg@swbell.net. • Ex Libris Book Review Club. First Wednesday (September-December and February-May), 9:30 a.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 321-0285. • Friends of the Museum, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

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Quarterly meetings, 325-4711. • Friends of Lake Thunderbird, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, New Nature Center, 3214633. • Full Circle Caregivers Support Group, noon to 1 p.m., first Tuesday, 1185 E. Main St., potluck lunch, 447-2955. • Full Circle Caregiver Education Group, 9 a.m. Thursday, 1304 E. Lindsey Plaza Drive. • Gam-Anon, 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, 235 W. Duffy St., in the public meeting room of the St. John’s Episcopal Church (use the southeast entrance). For more meeting information call, 570-9161. For more information about Gam-Anon call, 5252026 or visit www.gam-anon.org. • Heartland Hospice and Rambling Oaks Assisted Living Daytime Grief Support Group, 3 p.m., Thursday, Rambling Oaks, 1060 Rambling Oaks Drive. • League of Women Voters. Meets at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 24th Ave. SW, league@norman. ok.lwvnet.org. • Los Niños De España y Mexico (Spanish, Flamenco and Folkloric Dancers). Fridays, 8 and 9 p.m. and Sundays, 3:30 p.m.; Reaves Park Garden Center; Pandoa Everett, director, 447-4034; studio, 360-2223. • Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). For more information, call Del Burk at 329-5605. • NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees). The group will not meet again until September. For more information, call 364-7434. • New Hope Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Wednesday, McFarlin United Methodist Church, Room 228 Corner of University Boulevard and Apache Street. • Norman Area Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. third Monday, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Fenn Hall, 419 S. University Blvd., www.normanarea quiltersguild.org.

• Norman Black Beaver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). For more information, call 3294767. • Norman Business Leaders Inc., a nonprofit business networking group, 7:30 a.m., Prairie Kitchen, 2520 W. Main St. See www.normanbusinessleaders.com. • Norman Business & Professional Women. Third Monday, 6:15 p.m., University Club, Martha Aughe, 364-1182. • Newcomers Club of Norman, 10 a.m., second Monday, September to April. First Christian Church, 220 S. Webster Ave., Cherie Staples, 447-0180. • Norman Christian Women’s Connection, noon, third Tuesday, 809 Wall St., Bonnie, 329-1844, Carolyn, 329-3892. • Norman Exchange Club. Noon, second and fourth Thursday Republic Bank, 401 W. Main St. • Norman Fair Trade, 7 p.m., every Monday, Second Wind

Coffee Shop, 564 Buchanan Ave., normanfairtrade.org. • Norman Galaxy of Writers. First Saturday, 10 a.m., TBA; Marilyn Fleer, 321-8834. • Norman Garden Club. 1 p.m., first and third Wednesday (September-May), 1 p.m., TBA; Mrs. Frank Foreman, 321-6962. • Norman Area Iris Society, 7 p.m., fourth Monday, Reaves Center in Reaves Park. • Norman Chapter of Parents Helping Parents. For more information, call 2781221 or visit www.ParentsHelpingParents.info. • Norman Kiwanis Club, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday luncheon, club news and speaker, activity room, First Christian Church, 220 S. Webster Ave., Kevin Kelleher, 364-6192.

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• Norman Laughter Club, 7 p.m., third Monday, Norman Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1309 W. Boyd St., Cia Campbell, 596-3367 or casita905@hotmail.com. • Norman Lions Club, noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, 555 S. University Blvd., Shelly Stratton, 550-4450. • Norman Masonic Lodge No. 38, For more information, call Linda at 321-7216. • Norman Monday Night Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) Support Group will meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship building, 1309 W. Boyd St. For more information, call 360-4497.

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• Norman Parkinson’s Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m., first Thursday, Room A, Education Wing, Norman Regional Hospital, Francis Schmitz, 364-4493, Jo Moore, 321-1181. • Norman Pi Beta Phi Alumnae, 7 p.m., first Monday. • Norman Republican Men’s Club. TBA; Bob Cleveland. 517-5990. • Norman Rotary Club, noon, Thursdays, First Christian Church of Norman. • Norman Singers, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1601 W. Imhoff Road, www. nccs-ok.org, 701-2602 or 924-2782. • Norman Stamp Club, 7 p.m., first Wednesday, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St. • Norman Tea Party, for more information, email teaparty@weblawman.com. • Norman Women Entrepreneurs Network. For more information, call Martha at 831-1101 or Joan at 329-5087. • Oklahoma Guitar and Mandolin

Orchestra meets at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month at Sonder Music, 225 E. Gray St. New members are welcome. For more information, call 405-361-5193. • Order of the Amaranth Norman Court No. 3, 7:30 p.m., third Friday, Norman Masonic Lodge, 1700 N. Porter Ave. For more information, call Linda at 321-7216. • Order of Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Masonic Lodge, 1700 N. Porter Ave. • Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Tuesday, St. Thomas More University Parish, 100 Stinson St. For more information, call 329-4326. • PASSPORTS, Norman’s Sister City and International Connections organization. For more information, call Tricia Carleton at 613-5983 or email normansistercities@ yahoo.com. • PFLAG Norman, 7 p.m., second Thursday, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 1801 W. Brooks St. • REACH (Reassurance to Each), sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness Cleveland County, 7 p.m., third Tuesday, 107 State Drive, 701-2078. • Redbud Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames of Seventeenth Century (NSCDXVIIC), fourth Friday, January, April, June and October, Gina McCasland, 261-0212. • Scleroderma Support Group, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. For more information, call 213-9230. • Sooner Sensations Chorus of Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m., Monday, Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern Ave., Moore. For more information, call 350-3136. • Sooner Lions Club. First, second, third Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn, 1000 N. Interstate Drive. • Sooner AMBUCS, 7 to 8 a.m., Tuesday Prairie Kitchen, 2520 W. Main St., creating mobility and

independence for children and adults with disabilities, www.soonerambucs. org, www.ambucs.org, Jim Ballard, 329-3577. • Second Stage Players, (readings of old-time radio scripts), call Ina St. John, 364-8516. • Silver Spur Square Dance Club Inc., first and third Saturday, Irving Recreation Center, 125 Vicksburg Ave., Bob Thomas, 642-1832, Morris and Janice Walker, 321-6752. • Sons of the American Revolution, noon, third Tuesday, Golden Corral, 123 N. Interstate Drive, Franklin Appl, 321-4182. • Sooner Decorative Artists, Joan Kozlowski, 360-8007. • Sooner Rotary, 7 a.m., Tuesday Golden Corral Family Steakhouse, 123 N. Interstate Drive., www.soonerrotary.org. • Sooner Toastmasters, 7 p.m., Thursday, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 401, 419 S. University Blvd., sooner.freetoasthost.org, 329-0607. • South Canadian Cross-Timbers Corral of the Westerners, 7 p.m. third Monday, Charles M. Russell Center, Bob Clark, 325-4548. • Teddy Bear Collectors Club, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday, Golden Corral, 123 N. Interstate Dr., 321-4182, 329-0767. • T.I.P.S., 7 to 8 a.m., Thursday, Havenbrook Event Center, 3401 Havenbrook St., John Kiosterud, 366-3928, Roberta Leeper, 329-3502, www.normantips.org. • TOPS, 6 p.m. Thursday, Lakeside Church of God, 4400 E. Alameda St. For more information, call 872-9483.

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SENIORS • Norman N SSenior i Citi Citizens C Center, t 329 SS. PPeters. Open 8 am. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Activities include a variety of classes in subjects such as aerobics, ceramics, bridge, canasta, dance and art. Daily recreational activities such as dominoes are available. The center also has regular visits from nurses, including flu shots at the appropriate time each fall, and organize trips to place’s of interest. For information, call 329-4200. • The Congregate Meals Program, part of Aging Services of Cleveland County, is at the Senior Citizens Center. In addition, it delivers meals to homebound clients outside the Norman area. Within Norman, meals are delivered to the homebound by Meals on Wheels. Aging Services also provides door-to-door transportation

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in a wheelchair-lift-equipped van from Monday through Friday, as well as housekeeping assistance to the frail homebound. They offer a fan closet during hot weather, minor home repair and an outreach program where they visit the elderly in their homes. A loan closet offers durable medical equipment, and the Elder-care program provides information and other assistance. • Assisted living centers, which provide a transition between independent living and nursing home care, are located at Sterling House, 1701 Alameda, Rivermont at the Trails, 800 Canadian Trails Drive, Rambling Oaks, 1060 Rambling Oaks Drive and Arbor House, 4501 W. Main. • Nursing or convalescent homes in Norman include Holiday Heights Nursing Home and Convalescent Center, 301 E. Dale St.; CGS Creek Skilled Care, 600 24th Ave.

SW; and Grace Living Center, 201 48th Ave. SW, cedar creek Living Center, 600 24th Avenue SW; and Brookhaven Intensive Care, 1050 Rambling Oaks Drive. • The Cleveland County Aging Services Nutrition Program, sponsored by the Area Wide Aging Agency offers meals each day at the Norman Senior Citizens Center, 360-1472; Rose Rock Villa, 3643710; Eastlake Church 691-0339, Moore Senior Center, 793-9069; and Noble Senior Citizens Center, 872-5921. Reservations can be made by calling the meal site a day in advance. A $2 donation is suggested. • For services for seniors, contact the office of Aging Services of Cleveland County, 1179 E. Main St., 321-3200.

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LIFESTYLES NORMAN CHURCHES TEND TO DIVERSE FLOCKS For the residents of Norman, there can be a faith community just around almost any corner. Norman also is a city of diverse faiths. ASSEMBLY OF GOD · First Assembly of God 2500 E. Lindsey -321-1848 · Noble Assembly of God Hwy 77 & Post Oak Road - 872-8726 · Go Church 2040 W. Boyd St.- 364-8417 · Shepherd’s Place Community Church 2040 W. Boyd St.- 364-8417 BAHA’I Baha’i Faith 526 Iowa St. - 360-8688 BAPTIST · Alameda Baptist Church 1503 Alameda St. 329-5157 · Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Noble 500 Robin Drive - 872-8744 · East Robinson Baptist Church 4150 E. Robinson St. · First Baptist Church of Newcastle, south campus 2945 SE 44th, Newcastle 387-4390 · Berry Road Baptist Church 500 N. Berry Road - 321-4417 · Bethel Baptist Church 1717 W. Lindsey - 329-3749 · Blue Lakes Baptist Church 201 W. Indian Hills - 329-6191 · Brookhaven Baptist Church 4301 Country Club Terrace - 321-0398 · Calvary Free Will Baptist 3730 N. Porter Ave. - 364-1895 · Classen Boulevard Baptist 2373 Classen Blvd. - 364-5174 · Community Missionary Baptist 701 E. Apache - 364-7669 · Concord Missionary Baptist 1500 Stubbeman - 329-2447 · Cornerstone Indian Baptist Mission 17000A E. Tecumseh Road - 386-6313 · CrossPointe Church 2601 24th Ave. SE - 329-0823 · East Robinston Baptist Church 4150 E. Robinson - 364-1558 · Enterprise Baptist Church 2425 84th Ave. SE · Everlasting Life Baptist 925 E. Brooks - 360-0831 · Etowah Baptist Church 180th & Etowah Road, Noble - 899-7378 · Faith Baptist Church 3661 120th Ave. - 321-8665 · Faithpointe Baptist Church 3404 36th Ave. NW - 360-8900 · First Baptist Church of Moore 301 N.E. 27th - 793-2600 · First Baptist Church of Noble 100 S. 4th - 872-3529 · First Baptist Church of Norman 211 W. Comanche - 321-1753 · First Baptist Korean Church 300 W. Main St. - 321-1753 · First Hispanic Baptist Church 1639 N. Stubbeman - 360-5662 · Franklin Baptist Church NE 72nd & Franklin - 321-4180 · Goldsby Baptist Church

Transcript Staf 153 W. Center Road - 288-2514 · Grace Fellowship 3201 60th Ave. NW - 329-4773 · Hilltop Baptist Church 1/4 mi. west of Choctaw Road on 149th St. - 794-0603 · Immanuel Baptist Church 715 E. Eufaula - 321-3545 · Lakeview Baptist Church 10510 E. Alameda - 366-8611 · Little Axe Baptist Church 3 405 168th Ave NE - 329-2033 · Maguire Baptist Church 9802 Maguire Road, Noble - 872-3845 · Norman Baptist Fellowship (Native Ameri can) 1507 Morland Ave.- 321-4898 · Northeast Baptist Church 905 E. Rock Creek - 366-8391 · Northgate Baptist Church 3786 N. Porter - 321-2613 · NorthHaven Church 4600 36th Ave. NW 321-8170 www.northhavenchurch.net · Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist NE 48th & Franklin Road - 360-3439 · Robinson Street Baptist 801 E. Robinson - 329-3347 · Skyline Missionary Baptist Church 18523 320th St.- 387-2653 · Skyridge Free Will Baptist 150 SE 48th, Noble - 872-3112 · Slaughterville Baptist Hwy 77 & 60th, Noble - 872-5576 · Southern Oklahoma Chinese Baptist 625 E. Frank St. - 360-0123 · Twelve Corners Baptist 156th St. & Etowah Road - 899-4624 · Trinity Baptist Church 801 N. Peters - 321-2000 · Union Baptist Church 1 637 Stubbeman - 321-0664 · Westwood Baptist Church 724 Fairway - 321-6917 SOUTHERN BAPTIST In-Faith Baptist 4900 108th Ave. NE * 5799623 CATHOLIC · St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 211 N. Porter - 321-8080 · St. Mark the Evangelist 3939 W. Tecumseh Road - 366-7676 · St. Thomas More University Parish 100 Stinson - 321-0990 CHRISTIAN · University Christian Church 616 SW Bud Wilkinson - 364-0255 · Cornerstone Christian 2323 S. Classen - 366-8643 CHRISTIAN-DISCIPLES · First Christian Church of Norman 220 S. Webster - 329-2192 · Good Shepherd Christian 12323 S. Penn (OKC) - 691-5366 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE · First Church of Christ, Scientist 510 Santa Fe - 321-4298 Reading room, 733 Asp Ave., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Monday, www.christianscience.com CHURCH OF CHRIST · Alameda Church of Christ

801 E. Alameda - 321-0788 · Church of Christ 911 N. Lahoma - 366-8715 or 794-7876 · Noble Church of Christ 111 N. Main 872-8684 · Norman Church of Christ 1100 N. Porter Suite 104 - 364-4700 www.normancofc.com · Northside Church of Christ 2400 Classen Blvd. - 579-2722 · South Canadian Valley Church of Christ 2217 24th Ave. SW - 364-4051 ·Westside Church of Christ 726 McGee Drive * 329-0392 CHURCH OF GOD · Lakeside Church of God 4400 E. Alameda - 364-4200 · Northside Church of God 222 E. Hayes - 364-9989 · Moore Church of God 910 S. Santa Fe, Moore - 799-2326 · The Redeemed Christian Church of God 1312 SW 24th Ave. - 226-3614 INTER-DENOMINATIONAL · Great Life Church 2800 W. Indian Hills - 447-5433 · United Ministry Center 1017 Elm - 321-8682 or 799-2326 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 4501 Maguire Road, Noble • Noble Ward: 9 a.m. - noon 872-7201 • Norman 4th Ward: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 872-1820 848 Elm • University Ward: 11 a.m. -2 p.m., 364-5275 1506 W. Imhoff Road • Norman 1st Ward: 11 a.m. -2 p.m. 360-1762 • Norman 2nd Ward: 9 a.m. - noon 329-7591 • Spanish Ward: 1-4 p.m. * 360-8830

METHODIST · BridgeView United Methodist 900 24th N.W. - 307-9611 www.bridgeviewumc.org · Franklin United Methodist 7311 E. Franklin Road - 321-6700 · Goodrich Memorial United Methodist Church 220 W. Hayes - 321-0975 · McFarlin Memorial United Methodist 419 S. University Blvd - 321-3484 · Noble United Methodist 204 N. Main - 872-3913 · Norman First American United Methodist Church 1950 Beaumont Drive - 321-5640 · St. Stephen’s United Methodist 1801 W. Brooks St. - 321-4988 · Wesley Foundation United Methodist Stu dent Center 428 W. Lindsey St. - 321-6266 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE · Bennett Church of the Nazarene 2919 156th Ave SE - 321-0374 · Grace Church of the Nazarene 1433 W. Boyd St. - 321-2902 · Generations Church 715 E. Eufaula St. - 310-6075 · Moore Church of the Nazarene 404 Janeway Ave. - 717-3233 · Noble Church of the Nazarene 105 Maguire Road - 872-3678 · Norman Community Church of the Nazarene 1801 N. Porter 321-3423 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN · Holy Ascension Orthodox Church 3350 12th Avenue NE - 388-0111 HolyAscensionNorman.org PENTECOSTAL · Apostolic Worship Center United Pentecostal Church 3221 N. Porter - 329-1285 · Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, Moore 777 SW 19th St. - 794-4665 · Heaven Bound Pentecostal Church of God 1055 SE 24th Ave. - 360-2905

EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN · St. Anselm of Canterbury 800 Elm - 759-3190 * 360-6453 · St. James Anglican Church 330 SW 104th St., Oklahoma City · St. John’s Episcopal 235 W. Duffy - 321-3020 · St. Michael’s Episcopal 1601 W. Imhoff - 321-8951

PRESBYTERIAN · Christ the King Church (PCA) 2373 Classen Blvd. - 364-6722 · First Presbyterian 555 S. University Blvd. - 321-0933 · Memorial Presbyterian 601 24th Ave SW - 329-3640 · Grace Presbyterian (OPC) 310 N. Findlay Ave - 321-5220

FOURSQUARE · Summit Foursquare Fellowship 516 W. Main St. -321-1969

QUAKERS · The Society of Friends 800 Elm Ave. - 321-7971

JEWISH · OU Hillel Foundation 494 Elm Ave. - 321-3703

NON-DENOMINATIONAL · Assembly of Praise Red Room at Guest Inn - 321-7312 · Covenant Church 4600 E. Etowah, Noble - 872-7072 · Ecclesia of Norman Oklahoma Memorial Union - 618-8081 · The Seeker Church On Berry Road between Main Street and Robinson Street - 366-7335 www.theseekerchurch.com · Victory Church of Norman 777 NE 84th - 364-1510 · Journey Covenant Church 3801 Journey Parkway - 217-8700

LUTHERAN · Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 2501 Conference Drive - 821-1630 · University Lutheran Church 914 Elm - 321-1584 · Trinity Lutheran 603 Classen Blvd - 321-3443 MESSIANIC · B’nai Shalom Messianic Congregation 447-4429

· Norman Community Church 801-3300 www.normcom.com · Praise Place 1017 N. Flood Ave. - 919-3526 www.praiseplaceministries.org · Heartland Harvest Church 6450 36th Ave. NW - 366-8118 · New Life Bible Church Hwy. 77 between Franklin & Tecumseh Roads 329-3101 · New Covenant Outreach 2312 Pole Road, Moore - 794-4375 · New Season Church 623A N. Broadway, Moore - 824-2592 · Riverside Church 2300 SW 24th - 360-3005 · Victory Christian Center 1201 W. Boyd - 447-9400 · Wildwood Community 1501 24th Ave. NE - 329-3939 · Word of Faith Christian Center 1019 24th Avenue SW - 321-2748 · Discovery Church 4250 W. Tecumseh (Roosevelt Elementary) 823-5184 www.discoverynorman.com · Remnant Fellowship OU Student Union (Traditions Room) 473-6385 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist 1818 E. Alameda St. - 366-7772 www.normansda.org UNITARIAN · Norman Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1309 W. Boyd - 364-4049 · Unitarian Universalist Community Church 205 W. Main - 447-6138 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST · United Church of Norman — UCC United Ministry Center, 1017 Elm Ave. - 701-3043 www.normanucc.org UNITY · Unity Church in Norman 3001 S. Berry Road - 310-2525 OTHER · Ammachi Satsang Church 2411 S. Classen - 447-4955 www.divine-mother.org · Christian Center Church 2249 S. Classen - 360-5504 · ECKANKAR Center 611 24th Ave. SW - 872-8084 · Islamic Society of Norman 420 E. Lindsey St. - 364-5341 · Morning Star Center for Spiritual Living 329 S. Peters Ave. www.morningstarcenter.org · Salvation Army 318 E. Hayes - 364-9910 · Trinity Holiness Church 502 E. Symmes St. - 364-3037 · Norman Wesleyan Church 701 N. Berry - 360-9477 · Promise Church 620 NW 5th St.- Moore - 793-9833 · University Fellowship Church 1229 W. Lindsey St. - 801-3344 www.university-fellowshipchurch.com

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