May 2010: Around Town

Every Saturday: Farmers Market
Held every Saturday in May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Edmond at the NW corner of 2nd St. and Broadway. Free admission.

May 1-30  History of Edmond’s Medicine
This Edmond Historical Society exhibit will cover the unique medical history that has been a part of Edmond. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more information, call 340-0078.

May 10  Dennis Jernigan
Worship artist, songwriter and author, Dennis Jernigan will be in concert at 7:15 p.m. at Henderson Hills Baptist Church. This is a free event, open to the public. For more information, contact Chuck Robinson at 513-7459.

May 15  ARTini
Support the Arts Council and sample a variety of new martini’s from the finest local restaurants. Held at the OKC Farmer’s Market from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $75 at the door or $65 in advance by calling 278-8944.  

May 29  “Cruise to the Park” Car Show
Open car show at Hafer park. Registration is from 8 to 11 a.m. Awards will be given to the top 20 vehicles and the trophy presentation will be at 2 p.m. For more information, call 348-7527.

May 29-30  Edmond Jazz & Blues Festival
Come listen to local Jazz and Blues performers on Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m. at Stephenson Park. Free admission and parking. Call 341-3321 for more information.

June 4  An American Tourist
An annual fundraising event in which proceeds go to assisting and sustaining
the homeless. Live and silent auctions, wine pull, food, raffle and dancing. For
reservations, call 232-5507.

June 7-11  Children’s Chess Camp
Learn skills to play casual or competitive chess. Held at Heritage Hall School. For more information or to register, visit www.chesscamp.com.

June 10  Movie Night at Pelican Bay
Gates open at 8 p.m. for open swim until the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. Patrons may bring rafts. Cost is $5.

June 11-12  Survive ‘N’ Thrive
Join Arise Ministries for a weekend of renewal and refreshment for single mothers. Conference is $25 and childcare is free. Register for Survive ‘N’ Thrive  at www.ariseministries.net.