The OKCPS Summer Meal Service has been extended through July 24. This is the first time OKCPS has ever offered meal service at our school sites during the month of July. The district is excited to offer this extended meal service option to our families. The current summer meal service plan will continue as is […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Paseo Farmers market moves to online ordering system
The Paseo Farmers Market has transformed their outdoor market into an online marketplace with an easy no contact curbside pick up. Customers can place orders on the markets’ website Monday 9am-Thursday 7pm with pick up on Saturdays from 11am-1pm at The Red Rooster, 3100 N Walker Ave. Delivery options are also available by bicycle to […]
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PRESS RELEASE Nonprofit snow cone stand employs at-risk youth and offers financial literacy training
A business with a sweet purpose is expanding its mission. Sasquatch Shaved Ice, a program of the Homeless Alliance, is expanding from its original location in The Plaza District and launching a second stand located in Bricktown. Thanks to a grant from the Arnall Family Foundation, Sasquatch Shaved Ice is growing its program to provide […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance works with ABLE, Legislature on multiple alcohol-related updates
The Oklahoma Beer Alliance has worked closely with the Oklahoma Legislature and the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to support Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349. SB 1928 would add to Oklahoma law the following: Allow retail spirit licensees to sell curbside and deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and spirits in […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKCPS to launch summer meal plan
OKCPS is transitioning to our Summer Meal Program, beginning Wednesday, May 13. Summer meals will be available at 23 sites on weekdays through Tuesday, June 30, excluding Memorial Day (May 25). The district will provide “Grab & Go” breakfast and lunch at no cost under the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to individuals aged […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE Food Assistance available through Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s network of partners
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to assure residents that food assistance is available. “Throughout the 53 counties that we serve in western and central Oklahoma, there are nearly 300 community-based partner agencies that continue to provide food assistance even during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank. […]
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Restaurants offering curbside pickup and/or delivery
Abel’s Mexican Restaurant 5822 NW 50th St., Warr Acres 405-491-0911 Abuelo’s multiple locations order.abuelos.com Aurora Breakfast, Bar & Backyard 1704 NW 16th St. shinewithaurora.com 405-609-1960 Back Door Barbecue 315 NW 23rd St. backdoorbarbecue.com 405-525-7427 Bar Arbolada 637 W. Main St. instagram.com/bararbolada 405-601-8659 Bar Chichetti 121 NE Second St. barcicchettiok.com (405) 795-5295 Belle Kitchen belle-kitchen.com Deep […]
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PRESS RELEASE VOLUNTEER UPDATE: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma continues its response to COVID-19
Hello! Late Tuesday evening we established a protocol to help us meet our food assistance needs while also adhering to safe social distancing. We are now in need of volunteers to help us pack emergency food boxes as we prepare our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We have opened several small shifts of nine volunteers […]