24 THURSDAY
Deaconess Hospital offers a four week class that covers labor, delivery, pain management and postpartum care from 7-9 p.m. in the Spencer Conference Room on the second floor. Cost is $20. For more information, call 604-4444.
Mitch Bell 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.
Watch “Spiderwick Chronicles” during the Pelican Bay Summer Sizzler Movie Nite from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Swim, dive, play and then grab a deck chair or bring your own raft and float under the moonlight while watching a great movie. Cost is $5. For more information, call 216-7655.
The BCI Girls National Tournament will be at various Edmond gyms. For more information, call 240-2816 or visit www.bcibasketball.org.
The Oklahoma City Chorus Women’s Barbershop Vocal Group will perform as part of the Concert in the Park series at Hafer Park from 7:15-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 359-4630.
Shop till you drop during Edmond’s Krazy Daze, a huge sale at all the downtown stores, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 249-9391 or visit www.downtownedmondok.com.
Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence, Enid, will perform “Into the Woods” at 8 p.m. The fractured fairy tale features cockeyed characters, including an ambivalent Cinderella, a blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood and a Prince Charming with a roving eye. For more information, call 580-234-2307 or visit www.gaslighttheatre.org.
Lyric Theatre presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall. For ticket information, call 524-9312 or visit LyricTheatreokc.com.
The Big Magic Book presents BugVenture at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Edmond Library. Come follow Wizbang and all the puppet characters you have grown to love.
25 FRIDAY
Shakespeare in the Park presents “The Three Musketeers” at 8 p.m. at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, call 235-3700 or visit w.oklahomashakespeare.com.
Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to take part in a Teen Fashions Workshop that will help them improve their overall self image from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service. A modeling expert will be on hand, as well as a make-up specialist, to help participants understand some of the concepts associated with self presentation. Skin care, accessorizing, and posture will also be components presented during the workshop. Pre-registration is required for the workshop and costs $15 to cover materials and expenses. Participants are also asked to bring a sack lunch. For more information, call the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service at 713-1125.
Children ages 2-3 can enjoy Music with Susan from 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:15-10:45 and children ages 4-5 can enjoy it from 11-11:30 a.m at the Edmond Library. Join Susan in musical activities designed especially for these age groups. To preregister call 341-9282.
The Jazz Company, featuring Brian Gorrell and Shane Conaway, 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 at various Edmond gyms. For more information, call 240-2816 or visit www.bcibasketball.org.
John Mellencamp with Graham Colton will perform at 8 p.m. at the Ford Center. To purchase tickets, call 235-8288 or visit www.okfordcenter.com.
Lyric Theatre presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall. For ticket information, call 524-9312 or visit LyricTheatreokc.com.
The Integris Third Age Life Center hosts a caregiver support group on the fourth Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Integris Third Age Life Center, 5300 North Independence, Suite 240 in Oklahoma City. For more information or reservations, call 951-2277.
26 SATURDAY
The Stephen A. Douglas family reunion will gather 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 26, at Highland Hall Community Center in Guthrie. For more information call LuAnne Wilcox at 282-2794.
The Stamp Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon for fourth-grade and up at the Edmond Library. To register, call 348-4607.
Central Oklahoma Chapter of Germans from Russia will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1800 N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City. Covered dish dinner at noon. Program: Alex Hilgenberg of Balduinstein, Germany, will tell of his experiences growing up in Russia and of his life now in Germany. For more information, call Lil Larwig at 525-3218 or e-mail her at lilarwig@swbell.net.
The Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will host Sew What’s New from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Village United Methodist Church, 2501 West Britton Road. Cost is $20 per person and registration is required. For more information, call 570-5099, 685-0697 or 306-9166.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens features special feedings and keeper chats throughout July and August. Today, see the Aquaticus feedings 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.
Best-selling author Rene Gutteridge will be the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Oklahoma City Christian Fiction Writers. The meeting will be from 12:30-3 p.m. at Mardel Christian Bookstore, 3300 S. Boulevard in Edmond. For more information, e-mail Bill Garrison at arbi01@cox.net.
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. 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 cost $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 enchilads, beans and rice. For more information, call 420-3222.
The Yard Dawgs will play Amarillo Dusters at 7:05 p.m. at the Ford Center. To purchase 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.
The Wholesale Gift Show will take place at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. For more information, visit www.coxconventioncenter.com.
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.
Local News
7-23 Calendar
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$6.8B budget crosses final hurdle
House members found enough votes late Thursday afternoon to approve the state’s $6.8 billion budget for next year by a vote of 52-42. This came after an earlier vote failed by four votes in the House Thursday morning.
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Santa Fe principal resigns
Edmond Santa Fe High School principal Earl Kirkpatrick resigned Thursday to explore possibilities in the field of ministry. His last day is June 30.
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Hollywood dreams do come true: Edmondite develops film, music career
It’s all about being in the right place at the right time.
At least that is what Edmond resident and 1990 Edmond High School graduate Devin Derrick will tell you about his rise to fame in the music and movie businesses. -
ASK A LAWYER: Trusts provide options for difficult heirs
Q: We have a grown daughter who has a gambling problem. We want to provide for her in our will, but also want to protect her share from being wasted after we die. How can we do this?
A: Your situation is not unusual. Most of us know at least one person who has difficulty handling money for one reason or another. -
5-26 Pets
This is a list of animals that have been found and are at the Edmond Animal Shelter, at Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal Complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615 for more information.
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5-26 Police and Fire
Information in this column is gathered from city fire incident logs and police incident reports.
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Make-A-Wish Oklahoma hosts Lexus raffle
Make-A-Wish Oklahoma will once again partner with Lexus of Tulsa and Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City to raffle off a new Lexus, raising funds to support the organization’s efforts to grant the heartfelt wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions in Oklahoma.
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Edmond youth are encouraged to make a difference
The Edmond Youth Council programs are opportunities for students 15-18 years of age to learn about municipal government and potentially impact future city policies.
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Hiebert graduates from Field Artillery training
Army Pfc. Cody A. Hiebert has graduated from the Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton.
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Police: Comply with lake rules during holiday period
Summer vacation, hot days and a holiday weekend spell heavier traffic on Arcadia Lake, and police want to remind guests about rules and what happens if you break them.
May 23 was the last day of school for Edmond Public Schools and the long Memorial Day holiday period has come. - More Local News Headlines
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$6.8B budget crosses final hurdle

