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FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest soars back Aug. 7–8
From CPNCPN will host its ninth annual hot air balloon festival in Shawnee SHAWNEE — Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest will take place in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. The admission-free festival includes attractions for the whole family, such as tethered hot air balloon and helicopter…
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Shawnee Parks and Recreation
By Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee Parks and RecreationHave you visited the newest park splash pad at Optimist Park? Hey there Shawnee! I hope you are enjoying your summer! Since it has been getting hotter, please take steps to stay cool.Have you visited Shawnee’s newest park splash pad? It is located at Optimist Park, 3311 N.…
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Preparing tomorrow’s future
By Crystal RomanyszynCEO, Shawnee ForwardWhile many of us are enjoying the slower pace of summer, our education partners are already looking ahead. Across Shawnee and Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Baptist University is preparing to welcome a new class of students, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is gearing up for another year of workforce training, and our K-12…