EDMOND — 25 Thursday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
University of Central Oklahoma’s Third Annual Haunted House, “The Murdaugh Project: Government Testing Gone Wrong,” 8 p.m. to midnight, basement of Murdaugh Hall on the UCO campus. Free and open to the public. Information: 974-2363.
26 Friday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Fall Carnival, 5-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School, Guthrie. Fun, food, prizes and candy. Tickets purchased at the door. Information: 844-9551.
Fright Fest, Frontier City, between Hefner Road and N.E. 122nd St. on I-35. Haunted house, costumed critters, trick-or-treat trail for youngsters. Activities free with park admission. Information: 478-2140.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
OSU-Oklahoma City Halloween Blast, 6:30-8:30 p.m., OSU-OKC Horticulture Pavilion, 400 N. Portland Ave. in Oklahoma City. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and other student organizations. Free and open to the public. Information: 945-3242.
Fun House for children with special needs and other children, 6-8 p.m., Oklahoma City Elks Lodge, 4711 N. Tulsa. Handicapped accessible activities, treats and games for special-needs children and anyone seeking a safe Halloween experience. Information: 947-2599.
27 Saturday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Howl-O-Ween costume contest for pets, 2 p.m., with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m., PETCO, 324 S. Bryant Ave. Participation is free and entrants will receive a goody bag. Prizes will be awarded. Information: 359-5671.
Fall Family Festival, 5:30-8 p.m., Festival Market Place, downtown Edmond.
Pumpkin Festival, 4-6 p.m., Oak Hills Church, 2720 N.W. 178th St. Inflatable rides, carnival games, snacks and more. Information: 341-4673.
Family Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m., Seward Road Baptist Church, 4801 W. Seward Rd. Hot dogs, cotton candy, games, hay ride, toy store, candy and more. Free and open to the public. Costumes welcome, but no scary ones. Information: 340-0132.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
Creep Conservatory, 1-4 p.m., Myriad Botanical Gardens, downtown Oklahoma City. Hands-on encounters with things that creep, slither and scuttle. Come dressed in costume. Information: 297-2995.
Downtown Library After Dark, 7 p.m., 300 Park Ave. in Oklahoma City. Games, crafts, food and movies for ages 11-17. Participants must register at the Downtown Library in advance. Information: 606-3876.
Spooksville, 2-6 p.m., Yukon Community Center, Yukon. Costume contest, haunted house, carnival, games, candy and more. Information: 354-8442.
Trick-or-Treat, 2-4:30 p.m., City of Midwest City. Candy Village, moon bounces, petting zoo, train rides, food and games. Information: 455-1808.
28 Sunday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Pumpkin Fest, 4-6 p.m., Southern Hills Christian Church, 3207 S. Boulevard. Trunk-or-treating, moon bounce, obstacle course, hot dogs and more. Information: 341-0766.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., New Covenant United Methodist Church, 2700 S. Boulevard. Children can dress in non-threatening costumes. Games and refreshments. Information: 562-3200.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
Boo-oodles of Fun, 1-3 p.m., Overholser Mansion, 405 N.W. 15th St. in Oklahoma City. Children’s tickets $5; parents admitted free. Costume parade, contests, Victorian children’s game, pumpkin decorating. Information: 528-8485.
29 Monday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
30 Tuesday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m., Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland Ave. Public is welcome; dress in your favorite costume. Information: 755-2227, ext. 258.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
31 Wednesday
Children’s Storybook Forest, 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day through Halloween, Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park, 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Street. Children age 12 and younger. Cost: $5 per child; parents free. Costumes optional; wear warm, comfortable clothing. Information: 216-7471.
Trick or Treat on the Street, 5-7 p.m., downtown Edmond. Sponsored by the Downtown Edmond Business Association. Merchants will hand out candy for trick-or-treaters and downtown streets will be closed.
Haunted House with tricks and treats, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 4938, 16 E. Campbell St. Sponsored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Light Up the Night, 6:30 p.m., Henderson Hills Baptist Church, 1200 E. I-35 Frontage Rd. Dinner in the cafe and worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by a candy walk. Information: 341-4639.
Wild West Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m., Waterloo Road Baptist Church, 3100 E. Waterloo Rd. Family focused with age-appropriate games, activities and prizes. Children are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes. Information: 341-9024.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., Quail Springs United Methodist Church, 14617 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Candy, food, games, face painting, prizes and fun for all ages. Free and open to the public. Information: 755-9477.
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Child tickets are $6 at the gate; accompanying adults are free. Information: 425-0298.
Safe Trick or Treat, 5:30-8 p.m., Manchester House, 2333 Manchester Drive in Oklahoma City (across from The Village Police Department). For children age 3-13; costumes are encouraged. Pumpkin carving and costume contest, as well as candy treats. Information: 751-8430.
Haunt the Harn, 5-8 p.m., Harn Homestead Museum, 313 N.E. 16th St. in Oklahoma City. Safe trick-or-treating, crafts and fun, roasted marshmallows and ghost stories. Information: 235-4058.
Trick “Orr” Treat, 6-9 p.m., Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western in Oklahoma City. Non-scary Halloween party; costumes welcome, but no masks. Hayrides, animal barn, pedal cars, carousel, costume contest, kettle corn, candy. Information: 799-7794.
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OU Medical Edmond greets 100th baby
Sometimes it seems as if history repeats itself.
My Birth Center at OU Medical Center Edmond delivered its 100th baby at 7:42 a.m. Friday, 44 years after the hospital’s first 100th baby was born in 1968. My Birth Center opened in September, becoming the first birth place available in Edmond since 2005. - 2-11 Police & fire runs
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School board candidates release financial reports
Both candidates running for the Edmond school board District No. 1 seat filed their first of two financial reports with the school administration.
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2-11 Edmond Senior Center calendar
The Edmond Senior Center, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For information about Edmond senior programs, stop by and pick up a monthly calendar, check out the website at edmondseniorcenter.com or call 216-7600.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are needed a day in advance by 11 a.m.
For lunch reservations, call at 330-6293 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. -
State schools to receive No Child Left Behind waiver
State Secretary of Education Phyllis Hudecki announced Thursday Oklahoma is one of 10 states chosen to receive a waiver from No Child Left Behind requirements.
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Logan Co. Democrats to meet Monday
The Logan County Democratic Committee will have its monthly meeting on Monday.
The main order of business will be Get Out the Vote for the April 3 state Senate race. Precinct officers are encouraged to attend. In addition to business and planning items, the group will celebrate Logan County Democrats with birthdays in February. -
Edmond loses wealth of knowledge with death of resident
The death of longtime Edmond resident Eloise Rodkey Rees goes with the saying that with every death, you lose a library.
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Humphreys seeks Senate seat
Fearing that the liberties of Oklahomans are slipping away, Republican Chris Humphreys said he hopes to win the state Senate District 20 primary race set for Tuesday.
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Unwritten contracts hard to prove
Q: Can an agreement be enforced if it is not in writing?
A: Although it is generally advisable to put every agreement in writing, most agreements can be enforced without written evidence of the deal. Both oral and written contracts can, in the right circumstances, bind the parties to perform. - More Local News Headlines
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