Darkside Gardener
Aaron Cain, @DarksideGardener on Instagram, can be found maintaining the gardens of Edmond by day. Aaron has served as the Park Maintenance Crew Manager of the west side of Edmond for six years. He is responsible for 23 flowerbeds at Mitch, Penick, Meadow Lakes, Westborough, Kelly and Centennial Parks, as well as medians, trees, and…
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The Effort of Many Hands: Deer Creek Transition Center
Asa Shannon is a junior at Deer Creek High School. He’s looking forward to having a place where he and other students can learn how to work and live. When asked what he’d like to tell those that were involved in the process of creating Deer Creek Transition Center (DCTC), he says, “I just want…
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Fleeting Moments in Nature
Dave Strozdas’ goal is to remain incognito, blending in so he can capture his subjects relaxed in their natural habitat. Dave stands at six feet, six inches about six inches shorter than the hump of a moose, one of his favorite animals to photograph. He says, “They’re massive animals found in the most scenic of…
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Robbie at the Ready
Robbie, a patrol dog for the Edmond Police Department, is a Dutch Shepherd imported from the Netherlands. He’s five years old and energetic; with extensive training, his energy remains bridled until there is work to be done. He is 70 pounds of muscle with a silky black and brown brindle coat. His big ears are…
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Film Friendly Edmond
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) has certified Edmond as a ‘film friendly’ community. Sarah London, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Edmond, who acts as the point of contact says, “The certification lets production companies know that we are organized and ready should they choose to film in Edmond.” “Edmond is a…
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Open for Business
What if you had all the insider info on new businesses coming into Edmond? What if it was your job to attract those businesses? Janet Yowell, Executive Director of the Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA), is a driving force; a connector by nature, but self-effacing when it comes to her contributions to Edmond. Serving as…
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Bee Healthy Cafe: A Values Based Rebrand
In 2007, Cindy and Amir Alavi were riding bikes, like they often did, when Cindy started feeling ill. Soon Cindy would face a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and learn that healthy eating would be key to her quality of life and longevity. At the time, Amir was working as an independent photographer and filmmaker, and Cindy…
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We are for Good: A Local Podcast goes Global
From the upstairs of a century-old home near downtown Edmond, Becky Endicott and Jonathan McCoy launched their podcast, We are for Good. The podcast debuted at #1 in the nonprofit category and has listeners across the United States and in more than 85 countries worldwide. A year has passed since the first episode. They’ve found…
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Downtown Edmond Arts Festival
Traditionally, the first weekend of May brings vibrant pops of color and the tunes of live musicians to the streets of Downtown Edmond for the annual Arts Festival. After pandemic-required cancellations and postponements, the much-anticipated community event is set for September 10-12, 2021. “We attract top talent from across the nation,” said Michelle Schaefer, a…
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Local Eats: Plant
Plant is an all-day cafe serving food that loves you back. This completely plant-based, dairy, soy and gluten free restaurant promotes the premise that eating healthy doesn’t have to be a drag. It’s a haven for those with dietary restrictions and food allergies and a culinary experience for eaters of all kinds. It Began with…
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