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Applebee’s drums up support for Santa Fe Band with Flapjack Fundraiser
1-26 Local News in brief
EDMOND — The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to partner with the Edmond Santa Fe High School band to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday. All proceeds raised will support the band program’s general expense fund.
“The Apple Gold Group is thrilled to partner with local community schools to raise funds for extracurricular activities,” said Michael Olander, president and CEO of Apple Gold Group. “We are delighted that Edmond Santa Fe High School band turned to us for support.”
The Edmond Santa Fe High School Band Flapjack Fundraiser will be at the Applebee’s Restaurant at 3521 S. Broadway Extension starting at 8 a.m., Saturday. Tickets for the Flapjack Fundraiser are $5 and can be purchased by calling Melissa Simpson at 642-9431. Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.
Applebee’s is proud to partner with any local nonprofit organization as a way to raise money for their cause. From ticket sales to event-day staff, the breakfasts are managed by the nonprofit organization with the assistance of Applebee’s employee volunteers. Breakfasts can be on any Saturday or Sunday morning, and cost the organization about $2 a meal. The Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraisers represent the restaurant chain’s latest efforts to remain active within its local neighborhood. To request a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit a nonprofit organization, visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.
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Locals depart on Leavenworth 10 Freedom Ride
OKLAHOMA CITY —They came from towns across Oklahoma and the riders want U.S. military and political leaders to know about the Leavenworth 10:
• 1st Lt. Michael Behenna
• Sgt. Evan Vela Carnahan
• Pfc. Corey Clagett
• Staff Sgt. Raymond Girouard
• Master Sgt. John E. Hatley
• Spec. William B. Hunsaker
• Sgt. Larry Hutchins
• Sgt. Michael Leahy
• Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Mayo
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Rolling paper, scales lead to marijuana bust
Rolling paper, a cigar blunt wrap, digital scales and hydrocodone led to the seizure of 110 grams of marijuana from an Edmond home, police said.
An anonymous tip about illegal drug usage led police on Aug. 28 to an apartment at 1300 E. Ayers, according to a report filed by Edmond Police Officer Joshua Pratt. -
A&E show to shine light on hoarding in Oklahoma
One Edmond family will be the focus of a television program shedding light on an increasingly common problem.
Behind closed doors, many Oklahomans struggle with a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder known as “hoarding,” which is marked by a need to acquire and keep things, even if the items are worthless, hazardous or unsanitary. -
9-4 Labor day closings
All City of Edmond offices will be closed Monday to observe Labor Day. Trash collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week and Citylink Bus service will not run.
Other closings include:
• State and federal offices will be closed Monday. -
9-4 Community: your news
DAR promotes Constitution Week awareness
The Samuel King Chapter, NSDAR, will hold its annual membership registration and guest tea at the home of Rosalind Triplett at 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Members, their guests and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. -
9-4 Calendar
Edmond community events
4 Saturday
The 32nd annual Arts Festival Oklahoma is set for Sept. 4-6 at Oklahoma City Community College where festival-goers may view and purchase original artwork and handicrafts, listen to live performances and sample a diverse selection of food. Arts Festival Oklahoma is produced and hosted by Oklahoma City Community College. For more information, go to occc.edu/afo. -
Artist visits swan sculpture
Acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest living sculptors, Sir David Wynne unveils a commissioned iconic monumental-size sculpture, Swans in Flight, Friday afternoon in front of Armstrong Auditorium.
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9-4 Calendar: Edmond senior center
Monday
Edmond Senior Center closed for Labor Day
Tuesday
9:15 a.m.: Early Risers exercise
10 a.m.: *Quilting group
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$20M concert hall opens in Edmond
Sitting in one of Armstrong Auditorium’s plush seats, looking at the concert stage you can easily imagine Luciano Pavarotti singing “Nessun Dorma.”
It won’t be long before patrons will be listening to actual world-class artists performing on the stage. -
Republican women open HQ
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Fallin asked undecided voters to carefully consider where each candidate stands on issues concerning Oklahoma.
The 5th District congresswoman was one of many dignitaries attending the Edmond Republican Women Headquarters grand opening Thursday morning at 3409 Broadway Extension, suite 600. - More Local News Headlines
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