Edmond teen picked for competition
Adelya Gosmanova, 15, of Edmond, will join other dancers this week during the Youth America Grand Prix New York City Finals.
Dancers were selected from 25 U.S. cities and eight international locations for one week of ballet and contemporary competitions. Adelya won her place in the finals with the scores she received at the Dallas Youth America Grand Prix Regional Competition held in February.
She is the daughter of Dr. Albina Gosmanova and Dr. Niyaz Gosmanov, of Edmond. She has studied classical ballet for 10 years with Lisa Webb at Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts in Edmond. Adelya also is a freshman at Heritage Hall High School.
Forum set on medical marijuana question
The Heartland Republican Women’s Club will host a free, public forum on State Question 788 at 6:30 p.m. April 19 at the Edmond Community Center, 28 E Main St.
State Question 788, which would legalize medical marijuana if approved, will be on the June 26 ballot.
August Rivera, of Oklahomans Against State Question 788, will speak against the initiative, and Sam Fredrickson, board member of Our Revolution Oklahoma, will represent the supporting view. The measure deals with legalizing the use of marijuana in Oklahoma. Questions will be taken from the audience.
Midwest City show to honor veterans
MIDWEST CITY — The Judge’s Char-Grill Charity Car/Bike/Truck Show will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the restaurant, 9201 SE 29.
The show will benefit the Midwest City High School Vietnam Memorial Project, which will honor Midwest City alumni who are Vietnam War veterans.
Registration to participate in the show is $25.
For more information or to receive a registration form, call 737-2522.
Horn ensemble plans concert
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma School of Music will present the OU Hornsemble in concert at 8 p.m. Friday in the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center, on the OU Norman campus.
The 21-member ensemble made up of French horn players will perform music in a preview performance for their upcoming concerts in Austria. The event is open to the general public with complimentary admission.