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OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Welcome to the Food Issue!

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WE LOVE FOOD HERE AT OKC LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. I mean, who doesn't like good quality food?

In this issue, we explore food issues here in Oklahoma City. We've highlighted six of our favorite hyper-local restaurants and discovered just how tasty eating local

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Jennifer Sharpe, Dennis Garrels and Gail Ellis

can be. We also spoke with the experts at The Oklahoma City-County Health Department about ways we can make our kids' school lunches a little healthier for growing minds and bodies.

Think gardening is over for the season? Think again. Our friends at OSU Extension shared some of their best fall gardening tips and the best cool season produce you can grow in your own backyard!

This issue also has a food-centric travel article. Door County, Wisconsin, isn't just a lovely peninsula tucked along the Great Lakes, it's also a cherry destination. I think you'll be surprised by how many cherry products can come from this beautiful area of the country, and if you love good food and spirits, Door County may just be your next travel destination.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 18 The Magic of Fall is Found In the Garden OSU Extension Shares Fall Gardening Tips

20 Tastemakers of OKC Oklahoma City’s hyper-local restaurants serve up excellence

26 Cherries, Cherries & More Cherries!

Door County, Wisconsin, Offers Up Cherry Delights, Outdoor Adventures

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30 Opportunities for Everyone Wings provides skills, future & resource to members and the community

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Inspired By

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Food & Wine

26 Travel Destination 30 Giving Back 33 Lifestyle Calendar

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Art Supporters Attend Oklahoma Contemporary ArtNow, Art of Brunch Art supporters and community leaders gathered at two major events in July at Oklahoma Contemporary: the opening of ArtNow 2021 and the annual fundraiser Art of Brunch. ArtNow 2021 features 27 Oklahoma artists and 115 works, led by 2021 Focus Award honoree Bert Seabourn. Art of Brunch brought more than 300 brunch lovers to help fund Oklahoma Contemporary’s programs.

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1. Oklahoma Contemporary Trustee Joan Maguire, ArtNow 2021 with guests. | 2. Larry Keigwin and Hui Cha Poos (center) enjoy a curated brunch selected with other guests at Art of Brunch. | 3. ArtNow 2021 artist Joshua Jaiye Farrell and Verdean Thompson Johnson compare Carrie Kouts’ sculptures, Dominion and Domicile, during the exhibition’s opening at | 4. Christi Coyle and another guest arrive for the July 31 Art of Brunch at Oklahoma Contemporary. | 5. Scott Bartel, Brent Hart, Kirstin Reynolds and Zach Johnson make a toast at the July 31 Art of Brunch. | 6. An attendee at the July 29 ArtNow 2021 opening admires Gabriel Rojas’ Untitled.

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Asian Night Market Festival Celebrates Asian Culture in OKC Oklahoma City's Annual Asian Night Market Festival on August 28 featured food vendors, cultural demonstrations, a fashion show, live music, an eating competition, and so much more, all celebrating OKC's Asian culture. Tommy Nguyen won the ramen-eating contest, finishing with 10 bowls, said Mike Lee Hoang, emcee. PHOTOS BY: CHRIS COX ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE OKC FOR RAMEN EATING CONTEST

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1. Competitors test their stamina in the ramen-eating contest. | 2. Competitors race to see who can eat the most bowls of ramen. | 3. Mike Hoang emcees the celebrations at the Asian Night Market Festival. | 4. Hoang presents the trophy to ramen-eating champ Tommy Nguyen. | 5. OKC residents enjoy performances at The Asian Night Market Festival. Photo: Aaron Gililland Photography | 6. The Hung Viet Lion Dancers perform at The Asian Night Market Festival. Photo: Aaron Gililland Photography 12

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AROUND TOWN Downtown Oklahoma City will be even greener in the near future as the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Paycom recently announced a 15-year partnership agreement that will give the Oklahoma City company exclusive naming rights to the downtown arena. The arena will now be known as Paycom Center.

The naming rights agreement will take effect immediately

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Paycom’s green logo to be completed by the time the Thunder takes the court for its first home game of the 2021-22 NBA season.

In a joint news release announcing the partnership, Oklahoma City Thunder Chairman Clay

OKC REGATTA RETURNS IN OCTOBER Oklahoma Regatta Festival is back! OKC is planning to have the full regatta with athletes

Bennett, who also serves on the board of directors for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, said the Thunder organization is proud to enhance their relationship with Paycom.

in team boats. This year the Regatta welcomes corporate, collegiate, junior, masters and high performance athletes for racing Friday, Oct 1, Saturday, Oct 2 and Sunday Oct 3. The public “festival’ days will be Friday, and Saturday.

The Festival will also have canoe/kayak and dragon boat racing. Daytime racing will feature 4000m head racing; the ever-popular OGE NightSprints under the lights will be held in the evening followed by fireworks.

For more information, visit riversportokc.org

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL NAMED AS ACADEMY AWARD QUALIFYING FESTIVAL The Oklahoma deadCenter Film Festival has been named as a qualifying festival in Short Films for the Academy Awards.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the Oklahoma City film festival as a qualify-

OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF RARE CLOUD LEOPARD

ing festival the Animated Short Film and Live Action

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

Short Film categories. This designation means that

announces the birth of a rare clouded leopard

winners of those two categories in the 2022 dead-

kitten. The OKC Zoo’s 2-year-old female clouded

Center Film Festival will be eligible to enter the short

leopard, Rukai, gave birth to a female kitten

film competitions for the Academy Awards.

on August 6 at the Zoo’s Cat Forest habitat. This

The accreditation allows qualifying films to be considered for Oscar categories without the stan-

is the first successful birth for Rukai and her mate two-year-old male, JD.

dard theatrical run, provided that the films meet all

As part of the clouded leopard SSP, this kitten will

of the requirements for the season and otherwise

relocate to another AZA-accredited organization to

comply with the Academy's rules.

be paired with a mate. The kitten will remain off public

CHESAPEAKE ARENA GETS A NEW NAME - THE PAYCOM CENTER

view but the zoo will share updates on social media.

Oklahoma City’s downtown arena bears its new name – Paycom Center.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Lively Beerworks Brewery at 815 SW 2nd St, exists for the pure love of brewing beer. What began as a hobby became an obsession with brews that people can enjoy.

815 SW Second St.

+ Twisted Spike Brewing Company in Downtown Automobile Alley is in a 7500 sq. ft. building, originally built as a warehouse, and boasts OKC’s largest taproom.

1 NW 10th Street

+ Roughtail Brewing Co. pushes the limits of both style and flavor with aggressive, hop-forward beers, paving the way for growth in Oklahoma’s craft beer community.

320 W. Memorial + Stonecloud Brewing took the old Sunshine Cleaners building downtown and created a vibrant brewery and taproom. Founder Joel Irby perfecting his brewing in Boulder, Colorado.

1012 Nw 1st St Oklahoma City, OK + Anthem Brewing is one of Oklahoma’s original craft breweries, founded in 2011 by a burning passion for creating world-class beers, 1354 W Sheridan Ave Oklahoma City, Ok 14

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CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

ON THE EDGE OR FROM HIS ABSOLUTELY MOUTH-WATERING FOOD PHOTOS AS @DENNISTHEPRESCOTT ON THE ‘GRAM, THIS FORMER-MUSICIAN TURNED INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TALENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROTTING FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis

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The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.

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“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are

a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

hea lt h ier lu nches for k ids ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

AS SCHOOL BEGINS AGAIN THIS MONTH, MANY PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH THE AGE-OLD CHALLENGE OF PACKING A LUNCH THAT'S NOT ONLY HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS, BUT ALSO A LUNCH THEIR KIDS ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT. Many pre-packaged lunches aren't the healthiest of options. Many are packed with sugar, sodium and extra calories, and the worst offenders do not offer the nutritional fuel growing children need to function.

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department's registered dietician Jennifer Like said the keys to a perfect lunch are balance and portion size.

"A lot of times, we are so busy and we get in a hurry and put junk food in the lunch box," she said.

"We always should try to include food from each of the food groups, and you can have healthier options."

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OKLAHOMA CITY CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SHARES TIPS TO MAKE KIDS’ LUNCHES EVEN BETTER

Easy hacks to make your kids’ lunches healthier include: + Add fresh cut vegetables and fruit like grapes, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers and apple slices.

Let kids help with preparing all the cut veggies, put them in prepared baggies and let the kids choose their baggie of choice for lunch.

+ Add protein by including a good ol’ peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread, rolling deli meat up in a tortilla or add a handful of nuts.

+ Add alternatives to chips like hummus and pita chips or baked zucchini chips.

+ Make “smart” cookies by substituting applesauce for oil in cookie recipes.

+ Opt for juice boxes or water instead of high-sugar sodas or sports drinks “It’s all about balance,” said Like. “If your kid wants chips, go for a one-ounce snack bag and then add in carrots for balance. Having a bunch of prepared options and letting your children choose items for their own lunch can help them buy into eating healthier.”

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“We get out our calendars and guess on when to plant-based on past data of Oklahoma’s first freeze,” Dekalb-Myers said.

Once cool-season transplants or seeds are in the ground, moisture management is key, and mulches and shade cloth are effective in keeping the vegetables cool and moist.

Seeds for produce, such as beets, green beans and carrots, can be soaked overnight. They often won’t germinate if they get wet and then dry again. One of the biggest challenges is timing, because WHEN SUMMER BEGINS TO FADE, DON’T HANG UP THAT

the window in which to plant, grow and harvest fall produce is what

GARDENING TROWEL JUST YET. A renewed season of fall vegeta-

Laughlin calls “less forgiving.”

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of germination in the late summer heat, the magic of fall weather will take over,” she said.

opportunities for both experienced and novice gardeners to extend the growing season.

“Small farmers and producers have figured out there’s a successful cool season in the fall, and they’ve really upped their production with cool-season crops,” said Julia Laughlin, a horticulture extension educator in Oklahoma County.

“There’s beautiful sunshine and more reliable weather in the fall.”

This second wave of homegrown vegetables

1 . Plant cool-season annuals like pansies , ornamental c abbage or kale!

provides healthy food choices, saves on the grocery budget and supports a sustainable lifestyle.

“It’s my preferred season to garden and a nice time to start over if you planted something in the spring, and it didn’t work out,” said Courtney Dekalb-Myers, a Cleveland County Extension educator.

Any warm-season vegetable that can be grown within 90 days is capable of producing a

2 . B egin planting spring-f lowering bulbs like tulips , hyacinths , crocus and daf fodils .

3 . Dig sweet potatoes and har ves t pumpk ins and winter squash .

bumper crop in the fall. Zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, spinach and several varieties of lettuce will continue to thrive. Pumpkins are a popular choice, and cool-season produce – including broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach,

Broccoli, cabbage, Kale, beets and other cool-season produce is idea for a fall garden.

cauliflower, carrots, beets and radishes – is ideal for fall weather.

“All cole crops have to be started from transplants, and those can often be found at farmers' markets,” Laughlin said. “For warm-season vegetables, just remember that with fall’s shorter days and cooler temperatures, it might take an extra week before they’re ready for harvest.”

Laughlin in her fall Master Gardeners course and Dekalb-Myers in her fall gardening workshop remind participants that it can be a challenge to keep certain vegetables cool enough in those last few hot days of summer. The decision to plant is based on an accurate day count and a little luck.

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OKLAHOMA CITY’S HYPER-LOCAL RESTAURANTS SERVE UP EXCELLENCE

Ta s t e m a k e r s of OKC FOR THE FOOD ISSUE, OKC LIFESTYLE IS HIGHLIGHT SIX OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS. Each one is hyper-local, run by neighbors and friends and feature signature dishes that have made them the go-to eateries for locals and visitors alike.

Cilantro Pesto Linguini

BELLINI’S RISTORANTE & GRILL 6305 WATERFORD BLVD., SUITE 100, OKLAHOMA CITY Hosted by Owner Tommy Byrd and General Manager Shawnna Underwood, Bellini’s is known for its high-end Italian flair and ever-so-popular patio. Shawnna shared her favorite dishes with OKC Lifestyle, but if you visit, you must try their famous “bellini’s.” After all, that famous cocktail is where the restaurant gets its namesake.

Alongside the delicious, authentic Italian dishes, traditional American favorites and contemporary cuisine, Bellini’s also has an impressive wine collection chosen to perfectly compliment your meal.

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Capenelli Gamberetti

SHAWNNA’S PICKS:

CAPELLINI GAMBERETTI Our house made pomodoro sauce tossed with sauteed red bell peppers and topped with blackened shrimp and fresh basil pesto! Definitely overlooked for its simplicity, but we encourage all our guests to give this one a try! It won’t disappoint Our original lasagna recipe! Layers of ricotta, parmesan and romano cheese with ground beef and sausage sauteed with bell peppers, olives, mushrooms and onions! We top it off with our signature pomodoro sauce and a generous portion or mozzarella cheese and back it to perfection! You won’t get a bigger portion or more flavor out of any other lasagna in the city! We guarantee it!

Cilantro Pesto Linguini - Probably our most unique pasta dish! Linguini pasta, tossed in our fresh cilantro pesto, red bell peppers, sweet smoked corn and grilled chicken! This dish is unique and hits your palette in all the right places, savory, slightly sweet and a bit spicy!

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Z O R B A’ S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 6014 N. MAY AVE., OKLAHOMA CITY Discover fresh, Mediterranean cuisine that’s bursting with flavors from around the world. With such signature dishes ranging from kabobs to Chicken Marsala, each dish at Zorba’s is made in a way that transports diners to the warm, healthy shores of the Mediterranean.

Some of Mark’s favorite dishes include Zorba’s famous Hummus Trio with spicy harissa hummus, basil pesto hummus and traditional hummus.

Follow up that appetizer with the delectable and slow-cooked Lamb Ossobucco, a tender braised lamb shank on the bone served with potatoes, baby carrots and steamed basmati rice.

The Pomegranate Salmon is a charbroiled salmon filet covered with a housemade pomegranate sauce. Or, you can’t go wrong with the traditional marinated chicken shish kabob and house marinated tenderloin beef brochette.

Found only at Zorba’s is the Baklava Creme Brulee, which combines two of the best desserts into one sweet, rich treasure to finish off the night.

Zorba’s, which has been voted year after year for Best Mediterranean, is the only Mediterranean restaurant in OKC with a full bar, so try this pomegranate-infused gin cocktail made with elderflower liquor or the Pomegranate Margarita.

Go healthy with the Pomegranate Glazed Salmon at Zorba's.

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Hefner Grill's famous fish tacos

HEFNER GRILL Escape from the ordinary with a fresh twist on seafood accompanied by a premier lakefront view. Hefner Grill on Lake Hefner has a timeless vibe, sophisticated and fresh cuisine, and knowledgeable, service-driven staff. The restaurant will make you feel miles away from your everyday life.

The menu features a wide variety of favorites, from Pecan Crusted Trout and Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop to Cedar Plank Salmon and Newporter Salad, all served with a photo-worthy view of Lake Hefner.

The Fish Tacos include crispy haddock, coleslaw, spicy cucumber salsa, shredded cheese, taco sauce, cilantro and served with shoestring fries. We recommend you accompany those delicious fish tacos with a JJ Strawberry Sour (pictured on the cover) made with Jameson whiskey, house-made strawberry syrup and fresh lime juice.

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The Deep Deuce Grill Burrito Bowl with Chicken

DEEP DEUCE BAR & GRILL 307 NE 2ND ST., OKLAHOMA CITY

Located in the history-rich district known as Deep Deuce, Deep Deuce Bar & Grill was created in 2002. Well known for having one of the best patios in the metro area, the restaurant specializes in made-from-scratch fresh food and unique menu items.

Headed up by Kyle Dake and owner/operator Sabra Dake, Deep Deuce specializes in all-American pub grub but caters to a wide variety of guests due to the eclectic menu. From burgers to tacos, chips and salsa with the best queso around to pretzels served with a house-made beer cheese sauce, Deep Deuce’s menu reflects its laid-back atmosphere.

“You can come as you are and enjoy great food and cold drinks! We also boast one of the best patio settings around with TVs all around the venue where you can hang out and watch your favorite sporting event or show up with a group of friends and have a relaxing fun time on the patio,” said Sabra.

If I had to choose my favorites, I would have to say the Chicken Enchilada Dip, made with red chili soaked corn tortillas, shredded chicken, avocado, pico de gaillo and our house-made queso. It’s one of the best appetizers you can find anywhere,” said Sabra.

“If I’m going for the gusto, I’ll choose the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. It has house-made five-cheese sauce with cavatappi pasta, and our proprietary hand-breaded boneless chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce. It’s enormous and so good.”

Her favorite sandwich is the authentic Cuban Sandwich.

What makes this sandwich is the authentic Cuban bread Sabra flies in from Miami to offer guests a true taste of Cuban cuisine. Other notables are the Lobster Rolls, Spicy Shrimp Tacos and Orchard Salad.

Happy hour is offered seven days a week from 4 pm to 7 pm. with great beer and drink specials all priced at $5 or less along with $5 dollar small plates of some of the best menu items!

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S C R AT C H K I T C H E N & C O C K TA I L S , P A S E O 605 NW 28TH ST SUITE B, OKLAHOMA CITY With Happy Hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 11 to close during the week and from 3 to close on Sundays, Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails in the Paseo is your go-to spot for $6 cocktails and a brunch and daily menu that’s to die for.

This eatery is famous for its brunch menu, which features delights like mini funnel cakes, smothered fried chicken biscuit and Egg in a Basket, which is a fried egg in sourdough toast with avocado, tomatoes, candied bacon and local fresh greens.

Scratch also has an all-day menu for non-brunch meals that’s just as tempting. Try the 14-ounce cast iron-seared prime ribeye, the cornmeal-crusted pork chop or Wagyu sliders made with Oklahoma Wagyu beef.

The crispy pork belly made with watermelon-glazed pork belly pairs The Smothered Chicken Biscuit at Scratch will definitely fill you up for brunch.

well with the Scratch Deviled Egg made with fire-roasted green chili, Watonga cheddar, cornbread crumbles and dill.

The patio at Scratch is the perfect place to meet friends for brunch while sipping on one of the many cocktails, like the Summer State of Mind, the Hell’Va Raspberry and the Candii Shoppe.

MAMA ROJA MEXICAN KITCHEN 9219 S LAKE HEFNER DR, OKLAHOMA CITY Mama Roja Mexican Kitchen offers craveable food, savory bites, and a fresh twist on Mexican Cuisine. Grab a margarita or cerveza and escape from the ordinary with some of the best views in town at Mama Roja on Lake Hefner. House favorites include street tacos, handrolled chimichangas, sizzling fajitas and signature plates, like the Pescado Vera Cruz and Chile Relleno. Don’t forget the chips and queso!

The festive resort-style atmosphere is complemented by a full bar featuring a large variety of tequilas. Grab a pitcher of Homemade Sangria or Perfect Margaritas and relax at the lakeside cabana!

Shrimp fajitas, slowly marinated & grilled with caramelized onions & peppers, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, mixed cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice & your choice of beans. Pair with the Mama Roja swirl, a perfect and refreshing blend of frozen margarita and frozen sangria.

Mama Roja Mexican Kitchen specializes in its famous shrimp fajitas.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

CHERRIES, CHERRIES & MOR E CHERRIES! The famous cherry pie of Door County, Wisconsin.

Sweet cherry wine is a sweet sip in Door County.

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Hands hold bright, juicy red cherries picked fresh from a cherry orchard during summer in Door County.

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Sister Bay is one of the picturesque little villages in Door County.

YOU’VE USED CHERRY JAM AND CHERRY PIE FILL-

For waffle lovers, the cherry syrup, cherry-infused

ING. You might even have had cherry wine. But have

maple syrup or cherry crème honey make it hard to decide

you had cherry moonshine or cherry vodka? What about

which topping to use. While you’re thinking of breakfast,

cherry bacon spread or a can of cherry cocoa?

search for cherry wine jelly or your favorite of many cherry

Door County, Wisconsin, home to 2,500 acres of cherry orchards, has them all! A surprising number of unusual

butters for your toast. Try the cherry jalapeno jam for a spicy-sweet start to the day.

cherry products can be found in this popular tourist des-

The cherry theme continues at lunch with the cherry

tination on Wisconsin’s peninsula. Delicacies like cherry

mustard to put on that cherry sausage you purchased

barbecue sauce, cherryaki barbecue sauce and cherry rub

down the road. Dip your chips in (what else?) cherry

spice are found in at least one of the many of the little

dip or cherry salsa or have a salad with any number of

picturesque towns that make up the county surrounded

cherry dressings.

by Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

Door County isn’t just about food, however. Outdoor

While using the web to locate a shop or an orchard that

activities are just as popular and sweet. Rent a kayak in

sells a product mentioned here may be easier, what fun

Peninsula State Park and paddle a mile out to Horseshoe

would that be? You’d miss out on all the other unique items

Island. If hiking is more to your liking, there are six trails in

the dozens of shops have to offer as well as the gorgeous

Door County with varying lengths and degrees of difficulty

drives between towns like Egg Harbor and Fish Creek.

ranging from beginner to advanced. In the middle of all

Wisconsin is famous for its cheese and wine shops.

Cherry wine made of Door County cherries and the local-

that activity, get a second wind with a cherry performance drink or a cherry whey for those tired muscles.

ly-made cherry horseradish sauce pair perfectly with

A must-do is in Door County if you’re there between

cherry summer sausage, cherry chutney and cherry fudge

mid-July to mid-August is to pick your own cherries. After

sauce, all of which can be found in local cheese shops.

Quaint shops in the downtown areas of Door County’s

all, after you’ve bought a trunkload of exotic cherry products, now you need to load up on real cherries.

small villages carry treasures like cherry olive oil or cherry

After a long day of cherry-picking, start out dinner with

balsamic vinegar. In Bailey’s Harbor one of the little

a cherry juice margarita and enjoy it at one of the old-style

towns that nestle within the peninsula’s cherry orchard,

supper clubs in the county. Finish it with Door County

bags of cherry coffee beans might be scored alongside

cherry pie, of course, and then relax with a cherry brandy,

Wisconsin’s famous cheese curds.

a cherry liqueur and a cherry cookie.

If you venture into Sister Bay, Door County handmade

For more tips, itineraries or information about the

candy and wine candy tempt those with a cherry-red

cherries of Door County, visit doorcounty.com and pick a

sweet tooth.

vacation with a cherry on top.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED) Cherries fit into popular culture on Door County, even with cherry pit spitting contests.

Fishing is a popular past time in Door County.

Wilson's is one of the famous restaurants that serve cherry delights in Door County.

Door County produces all types of products with its famous cherries.

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GIVING BACK

everyone

opportunities for

WINGS PROVIDES SKILLS, RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARTICLE JENNIFER SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

IN 2002, SEVERAL FAMILIES SHARED CONCERNS REGARD-

with friends and family all over the country

ING THE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN

via email. The class curriculum includes

WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

research projects that teach search engine

In 2004, Wings was formed and today the 501(c)(3) provides vast and

use, photos and movie-making. Students

valuable opportunities for their members. For the community, Wings

from the University of Central Oklahoma’s

provides outreach to various partner groups and organizations,

nursing program help in this class as part of

hosts their own events and offers an event center for rent.

their clinical rotations.

The Wings day program provides members with classes and

In the culinary class, members learn how

unique opportunities to serve the greater community. One of the

to safely make simple meals and snacks

most significant and impactful classes is transitional living, where

with skills such as chopping, measuring,

members learn how to care for themselves and their living spaces

mixing and following a recipe. Additionally,

using a unique, fully-functioning apartment classroom setup.

culinary class participants use their class-

Cleaning, laundry, hygiene, personal finances, etiquette, social and

room kitchen space to make gourmet dog

safety skills are just some of the topics covered.

and cat treats to donate to local animal

Health and fitness classes include activities like yoga, aer-

shelters, and bath bombs and soaps for the

obic dance, walking, basketball, soccer, cardio circuit training,

Wings Fall Festival, an annual event held on

core strengthening and riding adaptive bikes. Both team and

weekends featuring hayrides, food trucks,

individual concepts are emphasized. In art production, Wings

a petting zoo, inflatables, photo ops and

members use different art techniques to produce thank you and

pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The 2021

encouragement cards.

Fall Festival runs Fridays through Sundays

Pottery, fleece blankets and other special projects are also created and donated to support nonprofit partners in the community.

from Sept. 24 to Oct. 17.

Brenda McClain, Wings Program Director,

The Wings computer and technology class offers members a

said that what is most meaningful about the

chance to learn how to operate an iPad and safely communicate

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The Wings Dinner Party created full bellies and lots of smiles.

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members to grow, thrive, find community and purpose.

Wings anywhere else, nor have I ever seen a special

Wings members are joy-filled and engaged through their

needs school, workshop or recreation center established

high-interest life-skill classes and volunteer work for our

in an environment as peaceful and beautiful as ours.”

over 48 community partners. We focus on our members' abilities and grow from there.”

In 2020, the Wings day program served 67 members,

volunteer application and additional information at wing-

ages 19-63, and the program currently has a waiting list.

sok.org. There are also many events that communities

The application process involves a completed applica-

and businesses can attend and partner with to support

tion, program tour, interview with staff, and a 30-day trial

the amazing work Wings is doing.

period before full acceptance into the day program.

Future goals for Wings are focused on operational

A member social club also meets regularly for dinners

expansion, including the development of a private

and dances, providing the opportunity for meaningful

residential community where members can live inde-

friendship and connection. Although the 2020 social club

pendently. In January of 2021, a 74-acre site in north

format was modified due to concerns about COVID-19,

Oklahoma City, close to the current Wings location,

104 social club members were still able to participate.

was purchased.

Since the original founding parents of Wings met in

of Beverly, a Wings member. “It’s amazing staff and vol-

2002, they have been united with a long-term concern

unteers who work tirelessly to bring these very special

– who will care for our adult child when we pass away?

and precious adults the one-of-a-kind program we know

A Wings expansion that includes a private residential

as Wings! I’ve never seen or heard of a program like

community will help answer this question.

G S MEMBERS ARE JOY-FILLED AND ENGAGED THROUGH I R HIGH-INTEREST LIFE-SKILL CLASSES AND VOLUNTEER

R K FOR OUR OVER 48 COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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“We are so blessed to have Wings,” said the guardian

Wings also offers a health and fitness aspect to its programs.

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There are a variety of options for the public to volunteer, donate and partner with Wings. There is an online

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and live entertainment including

ZOOBREW 2021

balloon creations. Friday & Saturday,

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dancing and music. There will also be a caricaturist, face painter and

DONUT FEST

OKC Zoo, 2000 Remington Place

Central Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City’s wildest party is back with the return of ZOObrew at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Oklahoma beer lovers will again be in hops heaven

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Donut Fest curates the city's favorite

PLAZA FESTIVAL 2021

donuts, enjoying beer, coffee and

donuts, and guests can simply enjoy

a Sunday Funday while sampling

Plaza District, 1751B NW 16th St,

more with a fun-filled tasty event!

flavor-packed year, Oklahoma alone

Oklahoma City, OK

Sponsors include Food + Travel,

is home to more than 60 breweries!

The Plaza Festival returns on Oct. 2

and portion of the proceeds will

For information, visit zoofriends.org

to the Plaza District.

benefit the Hospitality Fund. For

when ZOObrew returns for its 13th

This block party features live

information, visit facebook.com/

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music,

events/498248717471475.

OKC GREEK FESTIVAL

District Festival - an acclaimed arts

featured

artists,

special

events and local shopping. Every fall, the Plaza District hosts the Plaza

St. George Greek Orthodox Church,

festival featuring over 30 visual art-

2101 NW 145th St, Oklahoma City, OK

ists, over 200 performing artists, and

The Greek Festival features authentic

a variety of children’s art and educa-

Greek food such as gyros and baklava

tional activities.

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OCTOBER 3

year's Halloween activities at the zoo

LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS "MASTER CLASS"

9, 2021, October 10, 2021, October 16,

Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St.,

2021, October 24, 2021, October 30,

Enjoy the festive Treat Trail inside

Oklahoma City

2021, October 31, 2021. Tickets are $12

the Scissortail Park playground with

This Tony Award-winning play by

for adults and $9 for children.

music,

will be wild.

Dates for Haunt the Zoo are October 2021, October 17, 2021, October 23,

American playwright Terrence McNally is presented as a fictional master class by larger-than-life opera singer Maria Callas near the end of her life, in the 1970s.

October 3 is the final show for this musical. For tickets, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.

30 SCISSORTAIL PARK TREAT TRAIL

Scissortail Park, 655 S. Robinson Ave.

family-friendly

characters,

plenty

Halloween

of

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areas and food vendors along the

MERCYME IN CONCERT

into bags for a contact-free exchange.

Promenade. Treat Trail booths will each have a chute to send their treats

Paycom Center, formerly Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City

MercyMe

postponed

their

concert

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originally scheduled on March 12 to

HAUNT THE ZOO

postponed date will be honored and

Would you like to get in touch with

you will have the exact same seat, no

us? We would love to hear from you!

OKC Zoo, 2000 Remington Place

new ticket will be needed.

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

THE OKC Zoo's 38th Annual Haunt

For information, visit

OKC using the Get In Touch link and

the Zoo is back this year. This

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let us know what you think.

Thursday, October 28. All tickets for the

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This list certainly is not all-inclusive, but here are some things an individual should think about doing after the divorce itself is done from a financial and emotional standpoint: 1.

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Go back and look at your wills and estate planning documents.

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If there are retirement accounts that needed to be divided, like 401ks or pension plans, they

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This list certainly is not all-inclusive. But these are some items to think about after completing a divorce.

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