7-26 Calendar

July 25, 2008 11:29 pm

— 26 SATURDAY
The Stephen A. Douglas family reunion will gather 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Highland Hall Community Center in Guthrie. For more information call LuAnne Wilcox at 282-2794.
The Byron Berline Band will perform at 8 p.m. at the Double Stop Music Hall, 121 E Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie. Tickets cost $10. For more information, call 282-6646.
City Arts Center’s Midnight Streak 5 kilometer run will be at 11 p.m. at the City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Boulevard. A one-mile fun run/walk will be at 10:30 p.m. Registration is $20 through noon July 25 and $25 from 8-10 p.m. the day of the race. For more information, call 951-1000 or email info@cityartscenter.org.
Michael Summers will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 359-7989.
The BCI Girls National Tournament will be held at various Edmond gyms. For more information, call 240-2816 or visit www.bcibasketball.org.
KickingBird Golf Club will host Family Fun Night. Play nine holes with the family and enjoy special tees, a free putting course, half price range tokens, $1 hotdogs and 50 cent drinks. Green fees are $5 and carts cost $5. For more information, call 341-5350 or visit edmondok.com.
The Whodunit Dinner Theater, a comedy mystery theater, will perform at Ted’s Escondido, 6900 N May. Tickets cost $39.95 and include combo, steak or chicken fajitas and beef or chicken enchiladas, beans and rice. For more information, call 420-3222.
The Yard Dawgs will play the Amarillo Dusters at 7:05 p.m. at the Ford Center. To buy tickets, call 235-8288 or visit www.okfordcenter.com.
Billy Currington will perform at Frontier Center. Concert gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free with paid park admission or a Double Park Season Pass.
Lyric Theatre presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall. For ticket information, call 524-9312 or visit LyricTheatreokc.com.
VFW Post 4578, 4223 S. Division in Guthrie, has a dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. each Saturday. The dance features country/western music and admission is $5 per person. The public is welcome. For more information, call 282-2006.

27 SUNDAY
Sunday Twilight Concert Series will be from 7-8:30 p.m. at Myriad Botanical Gardens, on the southwest corner on the plaza above the Water Stage. The concert features Smilin’ Vic — Variety/Oldies. Concerts will be held each Sunday through August and admission is free. Food and drink are welcome (concessions are not available), but no glass containers or pets. For more information, visit www.artscouncilokc.com.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens features special feedings and keeper chats throughout July and August. Today, see the sea lions from 8:45-9 a.m. The zoo is at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and I-44. Go online for more information at www.okczoo.com.
The BCI Girls National Tournament will be held at various Edmond gyms. For more information, call 240-2816 or visit www.bcibasketball.org.
The Wholesale Gift Show will take place at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. For more information, visit www.coxconventioncenter.com.
The Martin Park Nature Center offers a guided park tour and nature hike at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Reservations and a fee of $2 per person are required. The theme of each walk will be based on the activities of the season. To sign up, call 755-0676.
Teachings for World Peace is offered from 10-11 a.m. with a short teaching and guided meditation at the Ganden Ling Buddhist Center, 4813 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Oklahoma City. Cost is $5. For more information, visit www.meditationinoklahoma.org.
Tai Chi for all ages is offered at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Drive, Sundays at 5 p.m. Children’s activities also are provided. Cost is $10 per individual or $15 per family. For more information or to register, call the church at 842-1486, ext. 303.
Farsi classes for teens and adults are offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. each Sunday at the Edmond Library. There is a materials fee of $20 per month. Call 341-9282 for more information.

28 MONDAY
The Wholesale Gift Show will take place at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. For more information, visit www.coxconventioncenter.com.
Graphic novels will be the subject of a discussion series at the Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue. The first will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. and will focus on “A Contract with God,” by Will Eisner. The series will meet on the last Monday of each month through November. For more information, visit www.metrolibrary.org.
Guitarist Edgar Cruz will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Tickets cost $7. For more information, call 359-7989 or visit www.ucojazzlab.com.
“Gone Fishing,” the Edmond Fish & Tackle Exhibit, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. The history of Arcadia Lake will be presented. For more information, call 340-0078 or visit www.edmondhistory.org.
Summer Blast at Camp Edmond will be held for children ages 5 to 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Mitch Park through Aug. 1. Explore through arts and crafts, dodgeball, pottery and more. For more information, call 359-4639.
Tickets are on sale for Neil Diamond’s concert tour, which will come to Oklahoma City Oct. 19. For ticket information, call 235-8288 or visit ticketmaster.com.
Tickets are on sale for the Nine Inch Nails concert, which will be Aug. 15. Buy tickets at LiveNation.com.
The Oklahoma City International Folkdancers meet each Monday at First Unitarian Church, 13th and Dewey in Oklahoma City. Beginners’ dances are taught from 7-8 p.m. No partner is required and no previous dance experience is necessary. The cost to participate is a suggested donation of $2. For more information, call 843-7005.
Learn to Square Dance will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Gym, 2717 W. Hefner Road. For information or reservations, call Linda Bray at 373-1380, 341-8887, 641-0305 or 641-6838.

29 TUESDAY
Wild Tuesdays Story Time Safaris will be on Tuesday at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Children ages 11 and younger will enjoy stories, a meet-and-greet with a zoo keeper or naturalist and a free juice drink. Storytime sessions will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Judy Memorial Garden. For more details, call the zoo at 425-0262.
“Gone Fishing,” the Edmond Fish & Tackle Exhibit, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. The history of Arcadia Lake will be presented. For more information, call 340-0078 or visit www.edmondhistory.org.
AutumnBridge Hospice in Oklahoma City will host its Caring Connections Caregiver Support Group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at AutumnBridge Hospice, 3500 N.W. 39th St. The group is open to all caregivers. For more information or to RSVP, call 440-2440.
Edmond’s Best, a business networking group, meets at noon every Tuesday at Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, 33 E. 33rd, Edmond. Call Gary at 813-7522 for more information.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday at First Christian Church, 1st Street and Boulevard. For more information, call 340-5656 or 359-1771.
Christian Singles of Central Oklahoma meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Community Church, I-35 and Seward Road in Guthrie. Singles of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 286-1721.
“Why We Fought: Stories from World War II” continues through Aug. 9 at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. Visitors will be able to delve into the triumphs and tragedies that many Edmond residents experienced during World War II. The museum will feature uniforms from several of the military branches, field artillery used during combat, personal journals and letters, as well as various other artifacts uniquely displayed. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 340-0078 or log on to www.edmondhistory.org.

30 WEDNESDAY
Toileting Triumph will be held at the Edmond Library from 2:30-4 p.m. Come discuss ways to make this important milestone easier and less stressful for you and your child. We’ll talk about signs or readiness, how to help your child be successful and what to do when accidents happen. For more information, call 425-4412.
“Gone Fishing,” the Edmond Fish & Tackle Exhibit, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. The history of Arcadia Lake will be presented. For more information, call 340-0078 or visit www.edmondhistory.org.
The Edmond Farmer’s Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays through Sept. 27 in the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond.
Computer instruction with Eddie, for adults, is every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Individual instruction on the computer is offered in increments of 30 minutes to an hour. Join Dave for computer instruction from 7-8 p.m. Call 341-9282, ext. 3 to sign up.
The 55+ Coffee Break will be from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Edmond Library. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be served along with light refreshments. Mingle and talk about your favorite books, work on a puzzle, play chess, checkers, Chinese checkers or bring your own game. Books will be provided for browsing and check-out. This is a come-and-go event.
Kiwanis Club of Edmond meets at noon each Wednesday in the Cherokee Room of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Nigh University Center. Lunch is available and enjoy an interesting speaker. Visitors welcome. For more information, call 341-420

31 THURSDAY
A.J. and Why Not will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 359-7989.
“Gone Fishing,” the Edmond Fish & Tackle Exhibit, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. The history of Arcadia Lake will be presented. For more information, call 340-0078 or visit www.edmondhistory.org.
Juliana Johnson will perform from 7:15-8:30 p.m. as part of the Concert in the Park series at Mitch Park. Admission is free. For more information, call 359-4630.
The MAYB Girls National Basketball Tournament will be held at various Edmond Public Schools gyms. For more information, call 340-2816 or visit www.mayb.com.
Learn to Square Dance will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Gym, 2717 W. Hefner Road. For information or reservations, call Linda Bray at 373-1380, 341-8887, 641-0305 or 641-6838.
Tickets are on sale for the American Idols Live Tour 2008 featuring Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. For more information, call 235-8288 or visit ticketmaster.com.
Tickets already are on sale for “Day Out With Thomas, The Great Discovery Tour 2008.” It chugs into Oklahoma Railway Museum Sept. 26, 27 and 28 and Oct. 3, 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tickets to ride behind the classic storybook engine can be purchased by calling 866-468-7630. Ticket prices for those 2 years and older are $18. “Day Out With Thomas” is a family fun event with a variety of activities and entertainment. ORM is located at 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd., just west of I-35, Exit 131 and south of 36th Street. The phone number is 424-8222 or visit the Museum Web site at www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

1 FRIDAY
Celebrate the summer by strolling in the historic Paseo Arts District in the cool of evening for the First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-10 p.m. at N.W. 30th Street and N. Walker in Oklahoma City, featuring many art openings, a wine tasting, and live music. Over 60 artists are featured in more than 15 galleries, with three great restaurants, all within walking distance. For more information, visit www.thepaseo.com or call 525-2688.
The reception for “Journeys to the Tiger’s Eye,” which features paintings by Caldonia Corbitt, will be on display in the PAS Gallery in Norman through Aug. 21. For more information, call 307-9320.
The Sooner Theatre’s Young Producers presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Sooner Theatre, 101 E Main Street, Norman. For more information, call 321-9600 or visit www.soonertheatre.org.
The Bradford Village Retirement Community, 906 N Boulevard, is hosting a “Write Your Life Story” class every Friday in August. The instructor for the class is Jeanne Peterson. The class costs $40, which includes an instruction booklet. For more information, call Carolyn or Laura at 341-0810.
Tierney Sutton will perform for a special event at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Tickets cost $50. For more information, call 340-8552.
“Gone Fishing,” the Edmond Fish & Tackle Exhibit, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society and Musuem. The history of Lake Arcadia will be presented. For more information, call 340-0078 or visit www.edmondhistory.org.
Shakespeare in the Park will present Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m. at the Myriad Gardents Water Stage. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, call 235-3700.
“A History of the Baha’i Faith” will be on exhibit at the Edmond Library through Aug. 31. View pictures and biographies of those who played a role in the history of the Baha’i Faith.
Teachers across the state will explore a hands-on approach to creativity at the third annual Oklahoma A+ Schools® professional development conference, Getting to the Heart of Creativity, on Friday, Aug. 1, at Southern Nazarene University.The conference is another way Oklahoma A+ Schools® continues to answer the call to action from state leaders for Oklahomans to cultivate creativity in culture, commerce and education. Organizers expect 750 Pre-K - 12th-grade educators to attend the conference, gaining applicable teaching skills that nurture creativity in every learner. Registration costs $75 per person and the conference is open to anyone in the community, whether current or future educators, artists, government officials, or parents. For more information, call 974-3779 or www.aplusok.org.