EDMOND — 5 SATURDAY

Edmond Farmer’s Market/Craft Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Festival Market Place, off of First Street, just west of Broadway in downtown Edmond. For more information, call 359-4630.

UCO Jazz Lab presents Peter Krauss, Lisa Turci & Dr. Kent Kidwell in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza. Price: $7. For more information, call 359-7989.

VFW Post 4578, 4223 S. Division in Guthrie, hosts 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.

The Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. offers 35-minute excursion trains on the first and third Saturdays of each month for the general public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Train rides are free for children under the age of 3, $5 for children 4 years to 15 years, and $8 for those 15 years and older. In addition to the train ride, various railroad equipment, including motor cars, locomotives and passenger cars, are on display. A display car contains permanent exhibits of railroad memorabilia. The museum itself is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is no admission charge to tour the grounds. 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.

The Teacup Chains Square Dance Club meets the first and third Saturday of each month at Peace Lutheran Church, 2400 E. Danforth Road. A workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. and the grand march begins at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.teacupchains.com.

The Edmond Animal Shelter is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. People may adopt or claim animals. However, dogs and cats will not be taken in on Saturday. The shelter is located just east of I-35 off Covell Avenue. For more information, call 216-7615.

Baby Boot Camp will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lower level conference rooms of the Deaconess Medical Office Building North. The session covers baby care, sleep methods, calming techniques, relationship changes, feeding your baby, car seat and infant safety. Cost is $5 or free if delivering at Deaconess. For more information, call 604-4444.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will have a support group for people with depression and bipolar disorder at 3 p.m. every Saturday at the Edmond Library. DBSA is for anyone diagnosed with a mood disorder or has a family member with a mood disorder. For more information, call Iva Cook at 373-0059.



6 SUNDAY

Fall Concert at the MAC, featuring the 23rd St. Jazz Band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for the free concert at 6:30 p.m. at the MAC Amphitheater at Mitch Park. For more information: 359-4630.

Advanced Farsi classes for adults and teens are offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Edmond Library. There is a class fee of $20 per month. All written materials are provided by the instructor. Call 341-9282 for more information.

Beginning Farsi classes for adults and teens are offered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Edmond Library. There is a class fee of $20 per month. All written materials are provided by the instructor. Call 341-9282 for more information.



7 MONDAY

Families Anonymous meets every Monday evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in room A-9 at the Memorial Road Church of Christ, 2221 E. Memorial Rd. Use the "Visitors" entrance which faces south toward Memorial Rd. The meetings are for parents dealing with a child of any age abusing alcohol or other drugs. For more information, call Pat Nichols at 501-3636.



8 tuesDAY

UCO Jazz Lab features the Arcadia Trio with Deborah Grietzer on violin, Linda Jennings on cello and Dr. Chindarat Charoenwongse-Shaw, head of UCO’s piano/keyboard division, in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza. Price: $7. For more information, call 359-7989.

Science Stories with special guests Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and world-renowned Oklahoma illustrator Mike Wimmer will be held at 10 a.m. at the Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St. For more information, call 602-3676.

National Team Roping Horse Association Show begins at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. For more information, call 282-7433.

Lapsit, Playtime and Storytime, for children from birth to 2 years old, will be from 9:30-10 a.m., 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays through Sept. 22 at the Edmond Library. Playtime is followed by circle time that emphasizes group participation, early literacy skills, books and language development.

GED Test Preparation Class for people who are new to the English language to improve English speaking, reading and writing skills, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Edmond Library. Free. Ongoing enrollment. For more information, call 341-9282.

The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will host regular confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Edmond Hospital. Support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed or who thinks they might have depression or bi-polar disorder. For more information, contact the DBSA office at 286-9370.

Christian Singles of Central Oklahoma meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Community Church, I-35 and Seward Rd. in Guthrie. Singles of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 286-1721.

Parkinson Support Group will meet the second Tuesday of each month in the Bradford Village Retirement Community, 906 N. Blvd. For more information, call Jim Keating at 810-0695.

Parkinson Support Group will have exercise classes every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the atrium of the Neuro Science Building at Mercy Hospital. For more information, call Jim Keating at 810-0695.

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, First Street and Boulevard. For more information, call 340-5656 or 359-1771.



9 wednesday

Edmond Farmer’s Market/Craft Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Festival Market Place, off of First Street, just west of Broadway in downtown Edmond. For more information, call 359-4630.

55+ Coffee Break, for adults 55 and older, will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Edmond Library. Coffee, snacks, good conversation, Scrabble or games you bring yourself. Find out about new books offered in the library system.

Computer Instruction with Eddie for ages 18 and older will be from 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmond Library. Individual instruction is offered in increments of 30 minutes to an hour. Call 341-9282, ext. 3, to sign up for your time.

Computer Instruction with Dave for ages 18 and older will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmond Library. Individual instruction is offered in increments of 30 minutes to an hour. For more information, call 341-9282, ext. 4.

Beginning ESL will be offered from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Edmond Library for students who have not previously studied English, and who would like to begin at the beginning. Classes are provided by Oklahoma City Community College. To enroll, call adult education at 682-7873.

Intermediate ESL will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Edmond Library for students who have already attended an ESL class or who are already acquainted with English and would like to practice more advanced language skills. To enroll in this class, call the Oklahoma City Community College Adult Education Office at 682-7873.

Open mic night begins at 9 p.m. each Wednesday at Galileo’s, 3009 Paseo in Oklahoma City.

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 341-4205.

The Oklahoma Venture Forum hosts a luncheon on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June. The luncheons are held at the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park Conference Center, 655 Research Parkway, Suite 100 in Oklahoma City. For more information, visit www.ovf.org.

Join Marilyn Toney at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month in the Suites Lounge at the Remington Park Racing Casino. Get the basics to get started in horse racing handicapping and learn more in-depth strategies and theories throughout the program. For more information, visit 424-1000.



10 thursday

Hootenanny at the Harn featuring live music from Camille Harp and The Mighty Regulars, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Harn Homestead. Food and beverages provided by Iguana Mexican Grill (additional charge). Cupcake walk for the kids by Sara Sara Cupcakes. $5 in advance; $8 at the door; free to Homestead Museum members; $10 two-person team horseshoe tournament.

Noon Tunes concerts continue at the Oklahoma City Downtown Library Atrium from 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through October. This Thursday, bring your lunch and enjoy Rondeau, a light classical flute and piano duo.

Fine Arts Institute will audition 2nd- through 7th-graders from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Institute for roles in “The Bremen Town Musicians.” Call 340-4481 for more information.

Quilt Book signing from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Best of Books in Kickingbird Square. Judy Howard will present and sign her new book, “Thanking Our Troops.”

GED Test Preparation Class for people who are new to the English language to improve English speaking, reading and writing skills, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Edmond Library. Free. Ongoing enrollment. For more information, call 341-9282.

Beginning Yoga Classes are offered at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Drive, Thursdays at noon. Cost is $10 per individual, per session. Adaptations and support are offered for persons with limits to their mobility. For more information or to register, call 842-1486, ext. 303.

Parkinson Support Group will have exercise classes every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the atrium of the Neuro Science Building at Mercy Hospital. For more information, call Jim Keating at 810-0695.



11 friday

UCO Jazz Lab will feature Chris Botti at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza. Price: $85. For more information, call 340-8552.

Music with Susan will be from 9:30 to10 a.m. and 10:15 to10:45 a.m. for 2- to 3-year-olds and 11 to11:30 a.m. for 4- to 5-year-olds on the second and fourth Fridays at the Edmond Library. Registration for the second Friday always begins on the first day of the month. Registration for the fourth Friday always begins on the 15th day of the month. Pre-register by calling 341-9282, ext. 4.

The Edmond Bicycle Club meets at 7:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month in Room 104 of the Edmond Public Works building. The public is welcome. Call 850-8594 for more information.

The Edmond Moms group meets at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the Santa Fe Presbyterian Church, 1603 N. Santa Fe. Children are welcome. Each month there is a guest speaker. For more information call Michelle Trant, 285-6935.

Edmond’s Toastmasters Club meets every Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Denny’s at 1100 E. Second St. Participants meet in a comfortable, friendly setting to practice their presentation skills and develop new techniques. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome. There is no charge for guests, and first-time visitors will receive a complimentary breakfast. For more information about Edmond Toastmasters, call Jo Anne Eason at 627-6413 or Larry Shelby at 219-1861.



12 saturday

UCO Jazz Lab features Smilin Vic at 8 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza. Price: $7. For more information, call 359-7989.