Virtual event benefits charities

Record-breaking RED Day Run contributions were the result of this year's virtual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run that had 1,178 registered runners, walkers and volunteers. Some of the nonprofits benefiting from the Run were Wings Special Needs Community ($30,000), Project 66 Food & Resource Center ($20,000), Pepper's Ranch Foster Care Community ($50,000), Edmond Mobile Meals ($12,000), Make-A-Wish Oklahoma ($8,000), Folds of Honor Oklahoma ($10,000), Edmond Public Schools Foundation ($40,000) and Caleb's Cause Foundation ($10,000).

For more information about the RED Day Run, go to www.redday.com or call 405-330-2626.

Democratic group sets Zoom meeting

YUKON—Nicole McAfee, from the ACLU, will be the guest speaker for the justice reform ballot measure State Question 805 at the Canadian County Democrats' Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.

McAfee will speak in favor of State Question 805, which would prohibit a convicted person's former felony convictions from being used to expand punishment, including minimum and maximum terms.

Oklahoma voters signed petitions to bring SQ 805 to a vote on Nov. 3.

Zoom meeting participants are encouraged to join 5 to 10 minutes before t he meeting begins by selecting https://us02web. zoom.us/j/5515451639 and following instructions.

Participants also may call 346-248-7799 to join the meeting by phone.

For more in format i on, gotowww. canadiancodems. org or text/call 405-326-3600.

Tech center classes to begin

Canadian Valley Technology Center will open Aug. 13 with students at all three area campuses.

Administrators will follow guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and that of both the state Education Department and the state Health Department, according to a news release.

Conditions could change, and virtual classes could be instituted if warranted at any of Canadian Valley Tech's campuses in Chickasha, El Reno and Yukon. Canadian Valley Technology Center mandates facial coverings and social distancing whenever possible while on campus.

4-H event goes virtual

This year's Cleveland County 4-H Banquet will look a little different amid COVID-19 concerns and social distancing. The video for the awards program recognizing 4-H members' 2019-20 accomplishments will premiere at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on the Cleveland County 4- H Facebook page. The virtual event also is intended to help raise funding for the Cleveland County 4-H Foundation's programming for the next program year.

An online auction via Cleveland County 4- H Facebook page will open Saturday after the awards program and close at 6 p.m. Aug. 14. For more information or to make a donation, call Ruth Allard or Kristina Reed at 405-321-4774.

Midwest City mandates masks

MIDWEST CITY — A Midwest City ordinance requiring face coverings will continue through Sept. 22, when the city council will consider ending, modifying or extending the measure.

The Midwest City Council approved the emergency public safety ordinance last week that requires people to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while in public places.

Some exceptions to the ordinance include children younger than 10, eating and drinking, medical examinations or as a matter of personal safety. Private homes and personal automobiles also are excluded.

There is no specific punishment or penalty included in the ordinance, but those who refuse to wear a mask where it is required could face prosecution for criminal trespassing, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct or similar offenses based on circumstances.

Anyone with concerns about face coverings not being required in public places may contact the city' s non emergency number at 739-1388.

For more information, go to midwestcityok.org.

Round Barn plans music

ARCADIA — Pawnee musician Michelle Goodman will bring a classic country and gospel music concert to the Arcadia Round Barn on Saturday.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. every Saturday beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

The Round Barn Rendezvous will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, with local musicians welcome to join the monthly jam session.

The Round Barn i s 6 miles east of Interstate 35 on historic Route 66. Due to the pandemic, the barn is open from Friday though Monday. Masks are required.

For more information about live music at the barn, call Oklahoma City singersongwriter Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.