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FREE Vision Relief Clinic for Tornado Victims May 21, 2013 A special vision relief clinic will be held Tuesday, May 28th – Friday, May 31st from 9am – 5pm at Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 SW 104th, for victims of the tornado who lost their eyeglasses and contact lenses. These services will be offered at no charge to people who have badges identifying them as... Read More

Tornado cleanup requires caution and eye towards safety to eliminate post-disaster injuries May 21, 2013 Oklahomans returning to their tornado-damaged homes in the next few days need to be aware that entering a disaster-site after the fact still carries a host of potential dangers. “Even though you’re coming back to what’s left of your own home,” stressed Ray Ridlen, Horticulture and... Read More

High schools: Government committee to review practices of OSSAA May 20, 2013 Two state representatives have requested an interim study to investigate some of the practices and procedures used by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Read More

2013 Billings Union Cemetery Memorial Day Service May 20, 2013 A Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Billings Union Cemetery starting at 11:00 a.m. The speaker will be Reverend Ruth Tipps. Please plan to attend. Read More

Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Concert/Jam May 20, 2013 The Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (GOBMS), a nonprofit organization, presents its monthly workshop/concert/jam June 8, 2013, 6:30 PM, at the Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame, 3925 SE 29, Del City (just west of Wall’s). Featured bands are Henderson Family, Doyle Community OK; Bost... Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: 'It took it all'

May 19, 2013 Two confirmed dead in an outbreak of tornadoes that hit Oklahoma on Sunday. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Northeast part of Cleveland County sees damage May 20, 2013 About 80 Norman homes were damaged, local officials said. Read More

High school football: Norman North's Payton Prince says he's gotten faster, stronger

May 19, 2013 Norman North tight end Payton Prince weighs about the same as he did at the end of last season. The way that weight is distributed, though, has changed quite a bit. Read More

Free summer admission at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art May 19, 2013 The Mabee-Gerrer Museum welcomes everyone to visit an amazing world-class art collection free of charge this summer! Three major sponsors have provided funding so that the museum can waive admission fees this summer. For the months of June, July, and August, admission will be free for everyone due to the... Read More

Bicyclists rally at Norman park for Bike to Work Day

May 18, 2013 Bikers celebrated national Bike to Work Day with group rides in Norman and other Oklahoma City-area cities as part of a campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient means of transportation. Read More

Norman briefs May 18, 2013 Norman briefs for May 18 Read More

Norman mission program offers youths chance to volunteer May 18, 2013 Registration is open for young people who wish to participate in summer mission camps sponsored by Community Action Missions in Norman. Read More

Art Clinic for Teens & Tweens May 17, 2013 MGMoA Teen/Tween Art Clinics are open to students ages 11 to 18. Students work with a seasoned artist/art educator focusing either on a specific technique and/or media for an intensive three-day art experience. This is a serious art class! Summer 2013 July 10-12 Art Clinic for Teens & Tweens □... Read More

Creative Arts Camps May 17, 2013 Creative Art Camps are each offered in two sessions: 5-8 years old (10am-12pm) and 9-13 years old (2pm-4pm). Inspired by the artworks in the MGMoA collections, participants learn a variety of arts techniques and applications. Each camp culminates in an art show or performance and a reception for... Read More

Working together to build hope for veterans May 17, 2013 NorthCare is proud to receive support from Warriors for Freedom and Edmond Santa Fe High School’s Double Wolf Dare Week. This program allows Veterans to find the support and help needed to restore hope to their lives. Who: NorthCare, Warriors for Freedom, Folds of Honor Foundation, Edmond Santa Fe High... Read More

Darla's Blog Picks: Countrified hicks, big girls and zombie preparedness

May 17, 2013 1. Science World Report By: This site seems to be updated by many contributors, so the credit goes to “Staff” today. What blog is about – “Science World Report reports, explores and interprets the results of human endeavor from the eyes of the researcher and the interested public.” Featured post –... Read More

Norman Regional Health System Hosts Blood Drives – May 21 & 22 May 17, 2013 Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is partnering with Norman Regional Health Systems to host blood drives. With blood donors’ support, those in area hospitals won’t have to be concerned about the availability of blood. Donors with Oklahoma Blood Institute provide every drop of blood needed by patients in... Read More

Oklahoma City University Honors Farglory Chairman May 17, 2013 One of Taiwan’s most successful businessmen accepted an honorary doctorate from Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business today. Chao Teng-Hsiung, chairman of the Farglory Group, received an Honorary Doctor of Business. Chao oversees a business empire that includes Taiwan’s most valuable... Read More

Oklahoma Pork Council Promotes Pre-Memorial Day Blood Donation – May 23 & 24 May 17, 2013 Blood donors who boost community supplies for the Memorial Day holiday weekend will enjoy pulled-pork sandwiches at Oklahoma Blood Institute’s Ada Donor Center, 1930 Stonecipher Blvd. The blood drive, Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is sponsored by the Oklahoma Pork Council... Read More

Riverwind Casino Hosts Blood Drive – May 22 May 17, 2013 Riverwind Casino invites everyone to give blood Wednesday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The blood drive is one of ten hosted by local casinos teaming up to support Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) during May. Each donor will be a ‘winner,’ receiving a voucher for $10 Wild Card Bonus Play at the... Read More