Party of the Universe
The curiosity of legendary astronomer Galileo is alive and well in Oklahoma. Members of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club follow Galileo’s example of investigating the unknown and challenging suppositions. With special telescopes and a newly built observatory, they hold “star parties” to explore the depths of the universe. “You don’t need a big telescope to…
Read More >Back to School
Riley Grove Elementary “My Kindergarten teacher was real nice, and she taught me how to count by 2’s & 5’s & 10’s. Riley My Small Wonders “I hope that you have a lot of fun I think that you will have the funnest time in your life.” Sam Primrose School “Don’t be rude…
Read More >Home & Garden: Gardening for the Birds
As fall leaves begin to gather in our yards, it’s a clear sign the autumn chill is finally upon us. Acceptance of nature’s seasons does not have to be a bleak outlook for your garden though. There are many ways Edmond home owners can continue to attract birds to their yards year-round. From vegetation, to…
Read More >Hunt 4 Him
In far southwestern Oklahoma, in the rural and remote countryside near Hollis, two young men who share a love of hunting and a passion for God, have combined the two ideas, helping young people learn more about them both. Hunt4Him was started by current Edmond resident and physical therapist Jay Wheat and his longtime friend…
Read More >Blending Family Traditions
If you think your holidays are stressful, step into a blended family’s world. Between new spouses who have to earn the love, respect and affections that seem to come more naturally in a biological family, and children who have to find their place in a new home, things can get pretty complicated. We’re not talking…
Read More >Fine Living: Share Some Wine With Your Valentine
Wine and romance seem to go hand in hand and one of the most iconic symbols for Valentine’s Day is sharing a bottle of fine wine with your loved one by candlelight. Whether you’re spending the day quietly at home or celebrating by dining out, everyone can benefit from expanding their knowledge of wine or…
Read More >Designing a New Dew
Afleet of new Mountain Dew flavors will hit store shelves in April, one of which will bear the artwork of Edmond resident Ben Stone. He is one of three winners from the Mountain DEWmocracy Design Challenge, a competition to create new packaging. He found the Mountain Dew contest on Facebook, which started with a not-so-simple…
Read More >SueChef Fine Kitchenware
Kitchenware, Cooking Classes and Gourmet FoodsSuellen and Keith Hazelton, owners of SueChef Fine Kitchenware, understand that cooking is more than preparing a meal — it’s an experience. “People are happy when they are in the kitchen cooking, surrounded by friends and family,” Suellen said. “We want them to remember the smell of the kitchen and…
Read More >Red Cross Sewing Ladies
Volunteers Create Thousands of Hand-sewn Stockings for ChildrenVolunteers needed to sew bright red Christmas stockings for children. The request from DHS arrives at Oklahoma City’s office of the American Red Cross each year, accompanied by bolts and bolts of red netting. Members of the Red Cross Sewing Ladies – the only Red Cross group of…
Read More >A Car with ���Pez���azz
Pez Collector Gary Plunkett’s Driving ObsessionSome men buy a car for what’s under the hood, but Gary Plunkett from Edmond bought a car because of what was on top of the hood, on top of the trunk, in the cabin and on both side panels. Plunkett owns a large collection of Pez candy dispensers and…
Read More >BALTO/Swine Week
Bringing A Light To OthersTwenty years ago, Edmond Memorial High School students joined together to raise money for a classmate’s medical costs. In an innovative fundraising effort, they devised ways to generate money, including paying to have their teachers kiss a pig. Swine Week was born in the spring of 1986 and the students raised…
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