These and other performers can be seen at the Metropolitan Library System’s free Wizard Rock Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Midwest City Library, 8143 E. Reno in Midwest City, where fans can celebrate and mourn the end of “Harry Potter” series, whose final film opened last week. The fifth-annual concert features […]
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NE OKC gaining wellness center
OCCHD seeks partners to provide space at the Regional Health and Wellness Center for primary care, mental health, dental and other medical services, as well as fitness programs for children and seniors, according to Gary Cox, department director. So far, he said, the public response has been positive since the center was announced June 30, […]
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Saddle up
Rodeo fans can still break out the cameras and cowboy boots to watch nearly 1,000 young cowboys and cowgirls compete at the final six performances of the 19th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo competition today through Friday. The competition, themed “It’s Worth the Ride,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. and […]
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Kids art
Children ages 5 to 13 years old can find inspiration from the mythical folklore of dragons, ancient masks, sea monsters and more at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s two remaining weeklong Creative Arts Camps this month. During the “Sea Monsters and Mythological Creatures” camp, Oklahoma artist Linda Dixon will guide children in creating sea monsters, […]
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Carson bows out of 2nd Congressional District Race via Facebook
Carson had previously told Oklahoma Gazette he was looking at a possible campaign after current Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, announced his decision to not seek re-election to the seat he has held since 2005. Carson represented the district in eastern Oklahoma from 2001 to 2005. He left the office when he instead chose to run […]
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Wish fulfillment
It’s not too late for children from first to sixth grade to sign up to do these and other fun activities, during two more five-day summer camps at Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd. The science camp, “Did You Ever?,” includes activities with speakers and exhibits to teach children about chemistry, biology and other kinds […]
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State offers cooling relief for needy
The federal government gave the state Department of Human Services (OKDHS) about $22 million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program that would help income-eligible residents are vulnerable to summer heat to pay for summertime cooling systems, according to a news release. A one-person household would receive $200, while a household of two or more […]
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Shelter from the storm
After the devastating tornado outbreak that killed 11 people and left more than 1,000 without homes and businesses, Trent said he felt he needed to do something to help. So he created the website shelterfinder.org, a map of public shelters and safe rooms in the Oklahoma City area. Some, like the Capitol, are open 24/7, […]
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Matter of degrees
Of the 88,693 immigrants who are 25 years or older in Oklahoma City, nearly 40 percent do not have a high school or equivalent diploma, while 23.4 percent have graduated from college, according to the June 9 report by the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, located in Washington, D.C. However, immigrants’ education levels on the […]
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Rep. Boren’s retirement makes future hazy for state voice in Congress
Boren, 37, the state’s congressional Democrat, represents the 2nd Congressional District, which covers 24 counties in eastern Oklahoma. He attributed his decision to the demands of constant campaigning and time spent away from his family, including his wife, Andrea; and their children, Janna and Hunter. “This is not an easy decision for me,” he said […]