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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Oklahoma’s Holiday Celebrations - 12/18/08 09:47 AM
Winter holidays are a time when everyone comes together for celebrating, giving and helping others. This holiday season Edmond , Oklahoma will have many wonderful events for residents and visitors to enjoy. So bundle up and go have some fun.
· Now - 31st - 2nd Annual First Lights: Come to the First Baptist Church at 33rd & Bryant for a nightly lighting ceremony. Starts at 6:00pm each evening. Free for all.
· December 18th - 20th - Merry Memories: The UCO Music Theatre will be performing their annual jazzy holiday revue that will feature the tunes of yuletides past and … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Make Your Guest Room Inviting - 12/11/08 10:31 AM
The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are planning to invite guests into our homes. And, of us who are fortunate enough to have an extra room to offer our guests, we want them to feel as comfortable as possible during their stay.
I have been thinking of some ways to make my own guest room comfortable, hospitable and inviting for my guests. So there's no better time than now to share some of my ideas.
Comfort comes first and foremost. Start with clean bed linens. You may even want to consider adding extra pillows, blankets and … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Oklahoma’s Book-Smart Students - 11/26/08 12:35 PM
Anyone looking to relocate to a great community with awesome schools can count on Edmond , Oklahoma . Students in Edmond are smart and love to read. The principal of Deer Creek Elementary recently had to pay-up on a challenge she offered her students. Mrs. Straughn challenged her students to read 6,000 books. She called the challenge "Cruise into a Good Book."
The students of Deer Creek Elementary not only read 6,000 books, they went far and above that mark reading over 12,500 books. So, to pay-up on the challenge, Mrs. Straughn had to pack for a cruise in 1 minute, … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Moving? Find a Job in Edmond - 11/20/08 12:16 PM
Many people around the country will be looking to relocate to a different city and seeking a different lifestyle. If you are in that category, let me introduce you to Edmond , Oklahoma . It is a great city to work, live and play. Edmond has a strong economy, top schools, it's close to Oklahoma City , and the City has several job openings. Working for the City of Edmond also has great benefits.
Edmond's Job Openings:
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edmond oklahoma: Helping Edmond 's Hometown Heroes - 11/06/08 10:43 AM
A new non-profit organization in Edmond , Oklahoma has been formed to help local service men and women. Recently, a longtime Edmond resident and Marine was able to take advantage of donations from the organization.
The Edmond Sun wrote a two-part series about the Marine, who served in Iraq and now has no money to buy food. The Marine is currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma . After seeing this Marine's story, Tom Guild, another Edmond resident, wanted to start an organization to help fund service members who fought for our country.
The very first committee meeting has already … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond is Awarded Again for Financial Excellence - 10/30/08 11:55 AM
This is the 22nd consecutive year that Edmond , Oklahoma has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, by the Government Finance Officers Association. The certificate was awarded for Edmond's comprehensive annual financial reporting.
Awesome job, Edmond . The award recognizes conformance with high standards for preparing local and state financial reports. The Government Finance Officers Association says that attaining this award shows a great and significant accomplishment by the government and its management team.
There are five hundred and ninety counties, towns and cities in the state of Oklahoma that are eligible for the award. This … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond’s Arcadia Lake Turns Into A Storybook Fantasy For Halloween - 10/23/08 12:19 PM
This is a great event for Edmond, Oklahoma residents with children for Halloween. Arcadia Lake's Spring Creek Park will become a true storybook fantasy October 23-31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be 19 different storybook scenes that will include Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel, the Three Little Pigs, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Humpty Dumpty, Rapunzel and more.
The event will cost $5 per child. This will include a half mile trick-or-treating trail, a game area, a hayride and more. Those who attend will also get to roast marshmallows and hotdogs over an open fire. Refreshments will also be available for sale. The Storybook Forest is an annual event that was … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Kids Having Fun And Raising Money In Edmond - 10/16/08 11:31 AM
On Tuesday morning, several Edmond , Oklahoma students went on a Jungle Safari to raise money as part of the Cross Timbers walk-a-thon theme. Students were happy as they traipsed along the Jungle Safari to the tune of "The Lion King." Parents also had their fair share of fun. Some walked with their children, while some cheered and held class banners.
Students supported one another in great ways. Students mixed and mingled. Fourth graders walked with kindergartners, third graders walked with first graders, and fifth graders walked with second graders.
The safari theme helped students focus on protecting our environment and … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Annual Community Picnic - 09/18/08 09:40 AM
It's that time of year again to celebrate the Edmond Community Picnic. The event will be Thursday, August 18th, from 6-8 at Hafer Park in the #3 Pavilion. The Community Picnic is free for all Edmond residents. So, give your kitchen a rest for the evening and come on out to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks.
The event is for residents of all ages. Kids will enjoy a moonwalk, clowns, balloon animals, and face painting. And, everyone will enjoy the Edmond Police Department as they perform a motorcycle demonstration.
Sponsors of the event are the Edmond Sun and Edmond … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmonds First Ever Green Festival - 09/04/08 12:17 PM
On September 5th 2008, Edmond, Oklahoma will have its first green festival starting at 6:00pm. The festival will continue on Saturday at 2:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Stephenson Park.
Just three months ago, the Getting Green not-for-profit organization was founded by Mark Neighbors. The Getting Green organization was established to encourage all Americans to be more environmentally friendly. Getting Green, will show everyone how to live ten to twenty percent more green.
Many people across the Nation have already taken small steps, sometimes huge steps, to become more environmentally friendly. But there are still many who think that … (2 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Is A Great Place For Kids - 08/21/08 12:07 PM
The City of Edmond, Oklahoma has so many activities and attractions for kids, and now it will soon have one more. The First Presbyterian Church of Edmond will begin the process of adding a new building for Edmond's youth. The Church received a $410,000 gift for the project.
The total cost of the new building will be around $1.5 million. Now that the church has at least 60% of that, planning has begun. This generous gift has really sped up the process. This will be a great addition to Edmond.
Edmond, Oklahoma is a family-friendly community. If you are looking for … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond’s Tropical Paradise - 08/14/08 01:53 PM
Who would have ever thought you can associate Edmond, Oklahoma with a tropical paradise? Well, you can when you step into Pelican Bay Water Park.
Pelican Bay offers a tropical paradise for residents and visitors to have the time of their life. And best of all, you won't have to leave Edmond. Colorful cabanas that surround the water really complete the tropical feel. The water park features water slides, a lazy river, a climbing wall, a swirling vortex and a playground.
Pelican Bay also offers programs and classes for everyone. Some classes include swim classes, Filppa Ball, water safety, and lifeguard … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond , Oklahoma Is Making It Easy To Recycle - 08/07/08 09:43 AM
The City of Edmond, Oklahoma and the Edmond Soccer Club have come together to make it more convenient to recycle plastic bottles. This is great news for those who are doing their part to go green by recycling.
The city has placed twenty-five, 50-gallon, blue recycling buckets at Service Blake Park for team players, coaches, and fans to dispose of their plastic bottles. The city is hoping to see more spectators and players use drink bottles that are reusable, such as water jugs or thermoses. But, the city still wants to make it convenient to recycle for those who choose to … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Sixty-Two New Homes May Be Coming To Edmond - 07/24/08 05:46 AM
It is going up for discussion soon, for the approval of the Inspirada Addition. The property is currently zoned for single family homes. The Inspirada Addition will be made up of 62 single family homes on 15 acres just north of Covell Road. The addition will be west of Asheford Oaks and east of Autumn Ridge.
The homes are expected to have twenty-five foot front yards, five foot side yards for one story homes and eight foot side yards for two-story homes, and twenty foot back yards. The addition can easily be accessed by a ninety feet right of way on Covell Road. There will also be a stub … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Residents Get Heat Pump Rebates - 07/10/08 10:40 AM
As heating and cooling costs continue to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to save extra money while they increase their home's energy efficiency. So, I have found this great way to save money and increase my home's energy efficiency. It is done by installing a heat pump.
Any Edmond , Oklahoma residents who replace their air-conditioning unit or gas furnace with a ground-source heat pump will be eligible for a heat pump rebate. This will also save you money each month on your heating and cooling bill.
To qualify for the rebate, the heat pump must meet some criteria. The electric heat … (1 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Celebrate the 4th in Edmond , Oklahoma - 07/03/08 10:01 AM
There will be lots of festivities on the 4th of July in Edmond . So come celebrate with your family and friends.
The fun starts on July 3rd with "Chalk it Up for Liberty Fest." Enjoy a dunk tank, face painting, live karaoke and more while you draw your masterpiece of chalk art. Be at the Festival Market Place at 10:00am. Registration is free and required to compete in the chalk drawing contest.
Here are the July 4th 2008 events:
4th of July Team Roping at the Lazy E Arena Shortt Dogg Blues & Soul at the UCO Jazz Lab. … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Summer Fun in Edmond - 06/26/08 11:01 AM
The City of Edmond sits right on Route 66 making it easy to get to any activity or attraction in Edmond , Oklahoma .
So, when you're in Edmond this summer, be sure to visit some of these great places: The Oklahoma City Zoo where you will go wild over the animals and natural habitats. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame opened in 1955 and teaches visitors about the American West. Myriad Gardens is made up of over 1,000 types of plants that come from all over the world. The Edmond Historical Society and Museum is here for visitors to … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Edmond Oklahoma’s Market Conditions - 06/13/08 01:27 PM
Edmond has been growing at a very positive rate for over 20 years. Home sales in Edmond are still above national average, showing that Edmond can hold its own in a struggle.
The market conditions here stay above the rest of the country because of a strong economy that's petroleum-based, great public and private schools and the University of Central Oklahoma . These positive aspects have attracted many homebuyers for years. And property values continue to soar. The outlook for Edmond , Oklahoma is excellent.
You can find Edmond to the north of Oklahoma City . Commuting to the big city … (0 comments)
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edmond oklahoma: Oklahoma Makes History - 05/29/08 11:05 AM
Oklahoma has made history by electing 19 year-old John Tyler Hammons to public office. Just like any other American teenager, Hammons loves fast cars, rock music and video games. But fiscal planning? Well, apparently so. Hammons is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma and beat 70 year-old Hershel McBride for mayor of Muskogee , Oklahoma . Muskogee is now the first city in the United States to be governed by a self proclaimed gamer. So what's his favorite game? Halo 3.
While some think Hammons is too young for this position, many are confident in their new fresh-faced leader. Hammons … (6 comments)
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