Freedom Fest in Yukon seeks participants
YUKON — Freedom Fest is looking for participants for the children’s parade and the hot dog eating contest.
Spirited youngsters are invited to enter the annual Freedom Fest Children’s Parade 11 a.m. July 4 at the Yukon City Park, 2200 S Holly. Children are encouraged to wear patriotic costumes and boldly decorate their bikes, tricycles, wagons, pets or floats with a patriotic or other theme.
Registration forms are available at the library, or you can register online at www.yukonok.gov/FreedomFest. Advance registration closes at 5 p.m. July 3. Participants also may register on-site beginning at 10 a.m. on July 4 north of City Splash pool.
Area residents are also invited to participate in the fourteenth annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, 11:30 a.m. July 4 at City Park. The winner will receive the coveted “TOP DOG” award.
Pre-registration is encouraged, as spots are limited. You can register online at www.yukonok.gov/catalog or in person at the Yukon Community Center, Jackie Cooper Gym or the Dale Robertson Center. For more information, call Patrick Langley, at the Jackie Cooper Gym, 405-350-8920.
Elm Tree concert presents Middle Sister
ARCADIA — The singer-songwriter duo known as Middle Sister will perform at 1 p.m. July 2 as part of the Elm Tree Concert Series at the Arcadia Round Barn, located six miles east of Interstate 35 on Route 66. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Elm Tree Concerts are beneath the shade of the elm tree on the north side of the Round Barn. Admission is free, but donations are accepted for the maintenance of the nonprofit museum. Guests can bring lawn chairs or sit at the picnic tables.
For more information about live music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.
Bridge club offers special sessions
Fun and Games Duplicate Bridge Club, a not-forprofit organization, is offering three special mini-bridge sessions for all ages 6 to 9 p.m. June 28, July 12 and July 26, located on the south end of NorthPark Mall, 11928 N May Ave.
Families, couples or singles can learn the game with
Robin Brooks and Susan Pierce of Middle Sister Band out a lot of lessons and rules. Participation is free, and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call or text 405-503-3824, or go to https://funandgamesduplicatebridgeclub.com/ home.
Animal welfare volunteer award nominees sought
NORMAN — The Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is now accepting nominations for the Norman Animal Welfare Volunteer of the Year Award.
To submit a nomination, prepare a one-page letter of recommendation that highlights the nominee’s volunteer contributions toward animal welfare and their connections to the Norman Animal Welfare Center. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. July 31.
The letter must include name and phone number, as well as the name and phone number for the nominee. Send the nominations to: Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee, c/o Jeanne Snider, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070, or email to Jeanne.Snider@NormanOK.gov.
Edmond institute presents gallery opening
EDMOND — Edmond Fine Arts Institute’s July Gallery Opening, featuring up-and-coming artist Tanner Muse, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. July 6 at the Edmond Fine Arts Institute, 27 E Edwards St. Muse is known for his innovative artwork capturing a unique contemporary Western style and artistic vision. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the artist, explore Muse’s artwork up close, and immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and inspiration.
For more information, go to EdmondFineArts.com or call 405-340-4481.
Francis Tuttle gets EV donation
Bob Moore Auto Group has helped the next generation of service technicians by donating an electric vehicle (EV) to Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
The vehicle, a 2020 Nissan Leaf, will be available to Automotive Service Technology students at Francis Tuttle’s Danforth Campus starting next school year. Students will get a firsthand look at how EVs operate, how they are maintained, and how they can be serviced to prepare for their future careers.
The Alternative Energy Vehicle (AEV) training is offered at the Rockwell Campus to first responders for safety in the field, as well as municipal workers and other employees who perform maintenance and repair work on electric vehicles.
For more information, call 405-717-7799.
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