The nonprofit organization began in 1981 after a group of city leaders felt civic involvement had skipped a generation. To fix that, a 30-person class was born to train community members to be effective volunteer leaders who use their skills to better their surroundings. “Being a servant leader to the community is putting a lot […]
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Making an impact
Such is the annual scene for Impact Oklahoma, the nonprofit organization comprised of communityminded women who donate $1,000 a year to impact the quality of life in Central Oklahoma in five focus areas: family, culture, health and wellness, environment and education. Then they gather to listen to five nonprofit finalists’ pitches, and decide who will […]
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Freedom rings
The nationwide Children’s Defense Fund is the parent organization and chooses 80 to 90 book titles that are taught to the children, based around themed weeks. Working on basic skills like comprehension and recognition, executive director Amy Brooks-Young said each class has about 10 scholars with one leader, aka a college intern. “Everything is introduced […]
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Healthy variety
Variety Care, a federally recognized community health center, provides affordable and accessible health care at 10 locations statewide, including seven in the Oklahoma City metro. Services include medical, dental, vision and behavioral care for all ages. According to Lou Carmichael, executive director, the average annual cost per capita for health care in the U.S. is […]
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Fundraiser to help local children with disabilities
The nonprofit helps kids ages 3 to 16 with physical and mental disabilities — including autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and spina bifida — improve their conditions. “Sunset Stampede” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Express Event Center, 8512 N.W. Expressway. The event will include a barbecue dinner from […]
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Eat for Upward
Then plan to attend 2011 Summer Celebrity Wait Night, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Hideaway Pizza’s newest location, 901 N. Broadway in Automobile Alley. With tips collected from the party, Celebrity Wait Night supports Upward Transitions at 1033 N. Walker, which aids the community’s less fortunate citizens. Mention “Upward Transitions” for the […]
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Ball-in’
Paseo’s 10th annual Fairy Ball, a free event full of magic and music for children and their families, takes place Saturday as an ode to summer nights. Designed this year by the local nonprofit arts organization Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan, the ball will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. just west of Paseo Grill, […]
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Mud bath
The Dirty 30 is almost upon us. Organizers of the inaugural mud-running event will take over five kilometers of ranch land in Mulhall to set up an obstacle course. With seven tons of mud and 15 obstacles, competitors will need more than grit and determination — they’ll need a change of clothes. Organizer Vince Parker […]
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Art festivals
Have high expectations for the artists as they travel from around Oklahoma and surrounding states. Check out their one-of-a-kind paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics and fine crafts. That not your thing? The festival will have food, and is located in the heart of Bricktown, 200 S. Mickey Mantle. “You can come down and spend the weekend […]