Applications are open to become Certified Healthy
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program is now accepting applications for 2024.
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OBU plans for Welcome Week Aug. 17-21
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Sales tax holiday set Aug. 2-4
It’s midsummer, and with the start of August comes Oklahoma’s sales tax holiday, which falls on the first weekend; this year it’s Aug. 2, 3 and 4.
Things to see: Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Founded in 1919, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, 1900 W. MacArthur, is located on the campus of the former St. Gregory's University in Shawnee.
Public invited to discuss housing needs, CDBG, funds
The Shawnee Urban Renewal Authority has set a Special Call meeting for Aug. 13, issuing three public hearings so residents can provide input about housing needs in the community; the CDBG program; and this year’s Annual Action Plan funds.
Cops N Kids set Aug. 24 at Expo Center
Cops N Kids is an annual summer event encouraging interaction between law enforcement and local children. And this year's event is just a few weeks away.
OJA expands successful music therapy program offered at COJC to other facilities
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is celebrating expansion of its successful music therapy program beyond the campus of Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) in Tecumseh. Since the music therapy program’s inception in February 2013, approximately 450 youth have experienced this unique avenue for treatment, growth, and self-expression.
Work continues at Jefferson Elementary site
Crews were seen Tuesday atop Jefferson Elementary School, 405 W. Dill, as work continues on the building.
Back-to-School: Sales tax holiday available through Aug. 4
It’s midsummer, and with the start of August comes Oklahoma’s sales tax holiday, which falls on the first weekend; this year it’s Aug. 2, 3 and 4.