The centerpiece of the Gathering Place is like the playground monstrosities that you lost skin (and maybe teeth) to during your childhood. Remember that bonk on the head from third grade? Or when you saw a childhood pal eat it and come back with a cast? Expect some of those memories to come flooding back. […]
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Murder, mayhem and martinis
Science Museum Oklahoma is looking to get a little bloody and boozy for one night only as they welcome adult true crime buffs to put their knowledge to the test as they try to solve a crime during True Crime: Blood, Bones and Booze. “We found that adults like to play just as much as […]
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Uncle Sam brings food to table for adult, child care programs
Child and adult day care programs are getting a helping hand from Uncle Sam through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
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Racey moves
Created by Hui Cha Poos in 2008, Race Dance has produced and participated in more than 50 performances throughout OKC, including original productions, Hip Hop Nutcracker, Racey and Raceless. Inspired by cabaret-style shows, A Racey Affair will feature seductive performances designed to bring out the naughty side of the audience. Because of the mature themes, […]
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Underpaid, now with proof!
A state-commissioned study conducted by consulting firms Kenning Consulting and Hay Group — which cost $200,000 and was overseen by a bevy of Oklahoma officials — has found that Oklahomans working for the state are underpaid compared to workers in other states and their peers working for private companies. Yes, it cost them $200,000 to […]
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Best of OKC 2013 – Places
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Best place to volunteer REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA 3355 S. Purdue Its motto is “Fighting hunger … feeding hope.” Volunteers help the largest private hunger-relief organization in the state do this by sorting and distributing enough food to feed 90,000 people every week. That’s vitally important in a state […]
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Life Food & drink
Life Food & drink Do you miss arts and crafts time? As an adult, sometimes your artistic side — unless you’re a painter — gets put on the back burner. And even if you’re in a creative job, sometimes it’s nice to cut loose and just have a little fun. Enter Paint N’ Cheers, 1614 […]
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Life Food & drink
Life Food & drink Do you miss arts and crafts time? As an adult, sometimes your artistic side — unless you’re a painter — gets put on the back burner. And even if you’re in a creative job, sometimes it’s nice to cut loose and just have a little fun. Enter Paint N’ Cheers, 1614 […]
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Gotta have friends
After her teenaged daughter suffered a car crash and traumatic brain injury, Cathe Fox saw how isolated life in a wheelchair was for the girl. As a result, Fox found other mothers of disabled young adults, and together they started gathering for craft projects, games and conversation. The group soon outgrew the First Baptist Church […]
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Hardcore Doppler
Credit: Brad Gregg Long before the likes of Pirates and Posh Kitten made Jane a household name — provided your household is crammed with French ticklers and Ben Wa balls, natch — the Moore native turned down a full ride (ahem) to the meteorology program at the University of Oklahoma. We’ll never be able to […]