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Moore, Oklahoma

We stand alongside you to help you build and rebuild your dreams.

Home Town.

For many, that phrase conjures up images of Moore, OK. A home town full of memories, traditions and a pioneering spirit.

A home town that cannot and will not allow the forces of nature to destroy that spirit. A home town that will thrive despite adversity and will grow stronger because of it.

A home town that stands united.

World Class.

For those who call Moore their home town, they know that it is also world class. If ever a town was known for world class levels of compassion, Moore is that town. A town that responds with world class action in times of crisis. A town with world class determination to persevere.

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The Moore Way I sat in a bus along with representatives from other media outlets from around the world. It was the day after the tornado, and we were being shuttled to the various damage sites so reporters

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could shoot video and file stories. For many of them, it was a first glimpse at the extent of destruction. For me, it was a pit of emotion. Many of our neighborhoods gone. Our hospital destroyed. Hundreds of cars twisted, stacked, crushed. Innumerable businesses gutted. Two of our schools reduced to rubble. I didn’t like what I saw. And I didn’t like how I felt.

But that awful feeling evolved. The stories of survival and compassion began flooding out of those decimated places. The outpouring of support from across the world descended. Our grass roots “faith-based FEMA” kicked in as churches and community organizations rallied. All of that began impacting my outlook every bit as much as the tornado. Don’t get me wrong, I still don’t feel better...but I do feel good. I feel good about the way Moore responded, about the perseverance of our people, about our determination to rise out of this.

Moore assistant city manager Stan Drake once told me, “There’s three ways to do things—the right way, the wrong way, and the Moore way.” I tend to agree with him. As we continue to recover from this disaster, the whole world is seeing “the Moore way,” and it is good.

May God bless Moore as we walk through this together.

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May 20, 2013 “This is the worst tornado, damage-wise, in the history of the world.”

–Mike Morgan, Newschannel Four Meteorologist

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Out of the Blue “Once the roof came off the building I felt myself being sucked and I knew if I was taken, all the babies underneath me would be gone too so I just held on. I held on for dear life.”

–Ledonna Cobb, shielded students at Briarwood Elementary with her body

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The Aftermath “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 18 years covering tornadoes here in Oklahoma City. This is without question the most horrific...I’ve never seen...[breaks down in tears].”

–Lance West, KFOR TV Reporter

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The Day After “Several meteorologists used real time storm measurements from the May 20th tornado to calculate the energy released by the storm. They concluded the twister ranged from 8 times to more than 600 times the power of the Hiroshima bomb.”

–Seth Borenstein, Science Writer

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An Outpouring of Help and Attention “I call Oklahoma City my home. I go through Moore all the time. It’s unfortunate. We’re going to come together as a city like we always do and we’re going to bounce back.”

–Kevin Durant, OKC Thunder Star on why he donated $1 million to help recovery.

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Finding Hope in the Ruins In the aftermath of this disaster many of us find ourselves trying to hold two opposing emotions within our hearts. There is this overwhelming sense of grief over the loss of life, especially the children of Plaza Towers Elementary, who were counting down the last few days of school before summer vacation. Young lives, full of the smiles and laughter of life’s adventures that lay before them. Lives now cut short never to be fulfilled.

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Balancing the darkness is the profound pride and joy as we watch Oklahomans respond to the tragedy.

Within seconds of the tornado’s passing, neighbors were scrambling through the wreckage looking for survivors with little concern for their own safety. Within minutes the first responders were on the scene—firefighters, police officers, paramedics and medical personnel—performing life-saving rescues amid the piles of shattered buildings.

Within hours a steady stream of volunteers were already pouring into our shattered city bringing with them muchneeded energy, strength, and skills for the long night’s work ahead.

It was impossible to watch the heroic efforts being exerted without feeling grateful. Oklahomans are a wonderful, loving people, and once again a tragedy was bringing out the very best of those who live in our great state.

But the immensity of this tragedy eventually pulls us back to the hard questions. “How could this happen to us?

Again…And Why?” Obviously there is a scientific explanation for the deadly May 20th tornado that will forever leave a scar on Moore and the state of Oklahoma. It involves the collision of humid air with dry air, a dynamic mix that spawns violent thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes. These conditions can be observed and predicted with remarkably increasing precision. It’s part of our natural world and something we can understand on a rational level.

But knowing how this happened brings very little comfort to most of us. At least 24 lives snuffed out. Nearly a third of those children. People caught in the crosshairs

of a monster that came, quite literally, “out of the blue.”

How do we deal with our understanding of God under these circumstances?

Oklahoma is well known as a state filled with people who have put their trust and belief in a good and merciful God. For those in Moore, this is the third time in the past fourteen years a deadly storm has swirled through, threatening to cloud that faith.

Let’s be honest here: those of us who place our faith in God don’t really have an easy answer to the “Why?” question. That’s an uncomfortable place to be, no doubt.

We want to know the answers. We want to know that this God, who we’ve been told is loving and caring, has a reason for the tragedy. And not just a reason. A good reason.

The painful truth is that sometimes God is silent on these matters. For those with even the strongest faith, His silence can cause doubt. Perhaps not in His existence, but certainly in the “loving and caring” part of the equation. How do we resolve this dilemma?

Can we trust a God who apparently allows (at best) or causes (at worst) an F5 to crush a school and snuff out young lives?

It’s no mistake that God reveals Himself in the Bible as a heavenly father. Not a “father figure,” but an actual divine parent. And it is in the understanding of this parent that we can find a place of rest for our doubts.

In the same way that small children don’t have the perspective and wisdom of their parents, we fall far short of God’s perspective as our heavenly father.

We are bound by time and space. He is not.

We see only the connectivity of the relationships close to us. He sees the lines tying individuals together not only in this current moment, but all through history.

In short, He exists outside of all that we can know and understand, and it is from this place of perspective and wisdom that He watches over us.

For many of us this understanding is enough. We ache to know why, but in the end, we choose to trust a God who is so much more than we can understand.

Ultimately we feel comforted by this trust, not so much because we see God as this all-powerful entity who can create a universe out of nothing, but because we can look back through history to a moment in time when this God, a father, took upon himself the grief we feel right now. His son, innocent and pure, chose to take upon himself the very worst of the world...all of its evil, all of its sin, and all of the tragedies that result from living in a fallen world. He bore those to a dark and cruel instrument of torture. He carried a cross for us, not just so that we could find meaning behind the pain and grief in this world, but also so we could be restored to a relationship with a loving and merciful heavenly father.

A father who, I have no doubt, wept with us on May 20th and all the days following. A father who also, I have no doubt, felt the swelling sense of pride as his children rallied to aid their neighbors. Helping without being asked, not caring about being thanked or recognized, but simply reaching out to help each other carry a burden too heavy for one person to bear.

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In the wake of recent tragic events we still find so much to celebrate in our great city. We hope the following section of the Moore Monthly is an encouragement to you as we move forward.

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Spring Sports

Give Lions, Jags & Cats Much to celebrate

By Rob Morris

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ooking back over the 2013 spring sports season should bring a smile to the faces of fans from all three city high schools. Athletes from Moore, Southmoore and Westmoore did the city proud.

We begin with softball, where the city of Moore showed once again why it is a force to be reckoned with on the diamond. All three schools qualified for the state tournament, an accomplishment unmatched by any other city in the state. Moore and Westmoore each hosted regionals, which they won with ease. Southmoore got there by winning the Tecumseh regional.

At ASA Hall of Fame stadium, Westmoore topped Southmoore 5-3 in a nail-biter in the opening round of the 6A state tourney, while Moore blasted Jenks, 15-9. The bad news came in the semifinals as Moore lost a heart-breaking 4-3 decision to Broken Arro, and Westmoore was rolled by eventual state champion, Union, 12-5.

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Josh Noel grabbed third place in the boys’ tournament, losing only to the eventual state championship team from Edmond North. The Jag’s #1 doubles team, Sylvester Vo and Beau Lanier, also grabbed a spot on the state championship podium, taking fifth place in the tourney at the OKC Tennis Center. The success of the Westmoore doubles teams helped the Jaguars finish in fifth place in the overall team standings.

On the girls’ side of the ledger, it was the Southmoore SaberCats bringing home the tennis glory as Lexi Klingler and Jordan Henry teamed up to grab third place in #1 doubles. Klingler and Henry’s only loss came to the state runner-up team from Enid. Overall the Southmoore girls finished ninth in the team standings.

Baseball saw all three high school teams qualify for the regional playoffs. Westmoore led the way, hosting a regional tournament for the second consecutive year. The Jags got hot late in the season to clinch their hosting honors, but Edmond Santa Fe ruined their hopes of a trip to the state tournament with a come-from-behind 6-5 victory.

Southmoore traveled down I-35 to play in the Norman North regional. The SaberCats opened with a win over Midwest City and managed to make the regional finals against Norman North. But the Timberwolves, who finished second in the state, were too much for the Cats to handle in the finals, winning 8-1.

Yukon was the destination for the Moore Lions, who were trying to get back to the state tournament for the second consecutive year. Unfortunately the Lions dropped a pair of one-run losses, to Edmond Memorial 6-5 and Norman 7-6, and were eliminated on the first day of play.

Only two soccer teams found their way into the state playoffs this spring. The Westmoore Jaguars grabbed a berth and found themselves facing the tournaments #1 seed, Edmond North. Westmoore grabbed the early 1-0 lead against the Huskies, but ended up losing the match 3-1. Edmond North went on to win the 6A boys state championship. On the girls’ side, the Southmoore Lady SaberCats played excellent soccer at the end of the season to get into their regional match against Norman North.

Here are the results for the rest of the state qualifiers:

WESTMOORE

• Savannah Waddell finished thirteenth in girls’ 1600-meter run.

• Alex Scott finished fourteenth in girls’ 3200-meter run.

• Girls finished eighth in 4x800-meter relay.

• Calvin Miller finished thirteenth in boys’ 800-meter run.

• Jake Bowen finished tenth in boys’ 1600-meter run.

• Alex Davis finished thirteenth in boys’ 1600-meter run.

• Austin Stone finished sixth in boys’ shot put • Destinie Lookout finished tenth in girls’ shot put.

• Brianna Haun finished sixteenth in girls’ shot put.

• Cassius Hill qualified for finals in boys’ long jump.

• Cassius Hill qualified for boys’ high-jump finals.

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• Jamia Shepard finished sixth in girls’ shot put.

• William Gilbert Harmon finished eighth in boys’ 300-meter hurdles.

• Boys finished ninth in 4x800-meter relay.

• Karltrell Henderson qualified for finals in boys’ long jump.

MOORE The talented Lady Timberwolves rolled to an easy 6-0 win over Southmoore.

Moore’s Taylor Greteman, Hannah Moesinger, and Andie Rodriguez qualified for the 6A girls’ golf tournament in the individual category. Southmoore’s Lady SaberCats also qualified as a team. But it was SHS’s Cassidy Herbster who carded the stop score at River Oaks Golf Club to grab top individual honors.

The Southmoore girls finished in fifth place behind Union, Broken Arrow, Jenks, and Choctaw.

Southmoore’s John-Crawford Counts was the top state finisher for the boys. His three-round total of 250 landed him in thirty-eighth place overall. Moore’s top golfer was Jake Huber with a 255.

And finally in 6A track, Westmoore and Southmoore placed several athletes on the medal podium at the state meet. Jaguar pole-vaulter Jayce Martinez led the way with a fourth-place finish. The Jags’ 4x100-meter relay team also finished fourth while their 4x200-meter relay team crossed the line in

fifth place. Southmoore grabbed two medals in field events with Aaron Holder landing in fifth place in the high jump and Dakota Troglin also taking fifth place in the discus throw.

• Boys finished fifth in 4x200-meter relay.

• Brey Jones finished thirteenth in girls’ discus.

• Boys finished tenth in 4x800-meter relay.

• Carlton Robertson qualified for boys’ high-jump finals.

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An Emotional Special Olympics for Westmoore

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or thousands of Oklahoma’s most special athletes, the Summer Games in Stillwater each May are the mountaintop experience they can’t wait to embrace. But the 2013 Special Olympics holds a very special meaning for the team from Westmoore. This will be the last go-round for Loleita Miller, who started and developed the program at the school.

“This is my last Special Olympics because I’m retiring and we’re gonna go out with a bang,” Miller said.

Going out on a high note is appropriate for the woman who has invested so much time, effort and love into the program. Her passion for special needs kids hasn’t gone unnoticed during her decades of work. In 2011 she was named the Oklahoma Special Olympics’ Coach of the Year. Those who know her say Miller was an obvious choice for the award. The “Coach” says the award meant a great deal to her.

“Being here as the Coach of the Year is really special,” said Miller in 2011, “To be selected among all of these coaches means a great deal to me because I know how hard we all work to train our athletes.”

Hard work is exactly what the Westmoore Jags put in as they prepared for their trip to Stillwater in 2013.

“They’ve been training through their P.E. class,” Miller said. “They’ve been bocce, track and field and some of them are doing basketball. Some of them are doing a new sport this year called turbo-jav, which is similar to yard darts.”

That training paid off with a gold medal for J.D. Hatch. Competing for the first time in the event, Hatch uncorked a fantastic throw on his second try to claim the gold.

“It felt good,” Hatch said. “I knew it was a good throw.”

J.D.’s dad says his son’s been competing in Special Olympics since he was six or seven, and that it’s made all the difference in the world.

“It’s really opened him up,” said Mr. Hatch. “He’s a much more open person and likes to be with his friends. It’s brought a whole new life to him.”

Hatch says Miller has been a key part of the success of the Westmoore Special Olympics program, especially when it comes to J.D. “We really want to thank Mrs. Miller for all her work in the program, especially with J.D. We’re going to miss her and we hope she has a great retirement,” Hatch said.

Miller says that while she’s ready for the next chapter of her life, her work with the Westmoore Special Olympics program has been profoundly rewarding.

“Special Olympics allows athletes to compete at their own personal level and be successful,” Miller said. “It is also a huge social outlet for them. When you get all of them together, it is a true happening. The kids start talking about the trip to Stillwater the first day of school. I am just trying to make it through the first week, and they are already planning their trip!”

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Keller Williams Employees Lend a Helping Hand

By Christiaan Patterson

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or the past five years, Keller Williams has been doing a Red Day; which gives back to the local community. Employees volunteer their time to help a family or person who needs a helping hand.

This year, the South Oklahoma City Green Meadows Office decided to spend more than a day to help one extremely deserving Vietnam veteran.

“We have taken on a Vietnam veteran, a disabled veteran, to assist him on getting his home and property back to a shape that we all would like to live in,” said Gary Culver, Realtor at Keller Williams.

This project began in February of 2013 when word of mouth sparked the idea of this veteran who neighbors had been taking care of. From there, the project spread like wildfire and the business stepped up to the plate to make sure Joel Bean of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division got everything he needed. Every Saturday for two months, the team has been cleaning up the yard, trimming trees, gutting out the garage and accepting new appliances. Having this sort of treatment and finding out that people truly cared about him, was a bit overwhelming for Bean.

“They just really care about me. I was a little hesitant at first ’cause I thought, What about all these strangers?

But then I realized I haven’t met any strangers yet—they’re all friends, and they’re all filled with hugs and love,” Bean said.

I addition to cleaning up the house, Keller Williams wanted to make sure he got even more of a lift. Culver made sure to get the Department of Veteran’s Affairs involved to assure he could get full benefits for Agent Orange exposure. Another company has also decided to redo his entire roof free of charge.

If that wasn’t enough, Keller Williams decided to take it up one more notch and incorporate the help of a local car dealership. After more than three years of not owning a vehicle and relying on neighbors to take him where he needed to go, Bean received a refurbished 1995 Chevy Blazer with a custom license plate for his 101st Airborne Division mascot, the Screaming Eagles.

“There is just something about losing your freedom of movement that just almost breaks your spirit. I never dreamed I’d have the opportunity to get this nice a vehicle,” Bean said.

During the Red Day, the crew and neighbors were overjoyed to see the work being done. One neighbor helping out has long since adopted Bean into her family for the past ten years. Anything and everything he needed, she and her family provided him with, including their own microwave when his broke.

“We call him our grandpa. I mean we’ve taken him in as one of us, so anything he needs, we’re there.

And so, I’m just very blessed to work with this group of people and have them step up. This is just amazing,” said Ashley Shreve.

Red Day may have passed but the work isn’t over with yet. This group of Realtors will continue working on Bean’s house and accepting donations that could improve the life of one American hero.

If you would like more information about how to help, please call the Keller Williams office in South OKC at (405) 691-2556.

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Superintendent Susan Pierce Retires

By Christiaan Patterson

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uperintendent Susan Pierce announced earlier this year that she will retire at the end of June. Mrs. Pierce has had an incredible career starting in the early 1970s in the education system that includes the Moore Public School District.

“I’ve had the most wonderful career that anybody could ever hope for. Who in the world gets to go back to the school district where they grew up, graduated from high school, have all those memories, and get to come back to that community and have the opportunity to work with that community? It has been my honor and privilege to retire from this position.”

When Pierce started in the education system back in the ’70s, she couldn’t immediately work in the Moore district since her father was on the school board. This led her to start at Western Heights Elementary, which led to the State Department of Education as a reading specialist and administrator for microcomputers. After a while there, she went to Jefferson County in Colorado to teach for five years before returning to Moore.

In 1988, Pierce continued her career in the Moore School District as a reading specialist at Apple Creek.

For the next eight years, she moved to other schools as an assistant principal, then principal at Houchin Elementary.

She came to the administration building in 1996, where she

served as the elementary director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.

“I saw principals and how they worked with parents, students, teachers and the community,” she said. “That’s where I began to see that I wanted to do it. I’ve never thought of being in any other field but education.”

Throughout Pierce’s career, there have been many proud moments. Seeing a child learn something and move forward in education in order to achieve his goals is one of the reasons she taught. One of the proudest and most defining moments of her career was after the tornado of May 3, 1999, devastated the town. It was one of the most emotional moments of her career as she worked side by side with the superintendent to ensure that the schools, students, and parents could move forward.

“We woke up the next morning and surveyed the damage in our district—and for a moment you were just stunned, kind of frozen because it takes a few moments, or days, to get your head around what all needs to happen,” Pierce said. “But I’ve never been more proud to be a part of this community. This is my hometown, and I knew how they would react and come together.”

After becoming the superintendent three years ago, one of Pierce’s biggest challenges has been working through new reform initiatives and funding. Some of the reforms

came quickly and were difficult to mandate without any additional funding. But despite the changes that accompany such times, holding onto the true reason for being in education is what kept Pierce going.

“The challenge every day is a dedicated customer,” she said. “We have 23,000 students who rely on us every day for transportation, child nutrition, quality instruction . . . and we are absolutely obligated to them. You have to keep your heart in the right place for doing what is right for kids. A lot of things will come and go—that has to be the constant.”

Once retired, Pierce plans to stay active in the community with her husband, and to volunteer for the Moore Public School District. Other areas of interest are staying active with the Back Pack for Kids program, which helps feed local kids, and volunteering to help victims of domestic violence and child abuse. The biggest plan after retiring is to spend more time with her family and complete some projects that have been on hold.

“Well, first I’m cleaning out my closets and filing cabinets and finishing all the projects that I’ve set aside for the last 40 years,” she said. “I have a lot of things planned. It’ll take the next 40 years to complete what I have planned. We will also be going to the movies a lot more often at the Warren Theater!”

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Just in time for Father’s Day, the Moore Community Center will become an Island Paradise for the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance.

The two-part program will begin with the Aloha Dance and will last from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and the Luau Dance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Both dances will feature fun-filled activities including limbo, hula, and music and allow parents more flexibility for planning and bedtimes.

Tickets are available for purchase online at cityofmoore.com/ fun. You can also purchase tickets at Moore City Hall and the Community Center for $5 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so make sure you plan ahead for this popular and fun event. Summer casual attire is perfect, so dress for the islands in your favorite Hawaiian shirt and flip flops.

MHSAA Golf Tournament

Golfers feeling the itch to test their skills and contribute to a good cause will want to circle Monday, June 24, on their calendars.

That’s when the Moore High School Alumni Association will host their first-ever “Lion’s Pride Golf Tournament” at Belmar Golf Club. The MHSAA’s Traci Nix says the organization is excited about the impact the four-man scramble can have.

“This is our first golf tournament, and the purpose is to raise money for the MHSAA,” said Nix. “We are a non-profit, and the money goes towards several things.”

The MHSAA works closely with Moore High School to meet different needs at the school, including helping update the courtyard, sponsoring the MHS food pantry, and helping provide equipment and food for sporting events. But the group has a primary goal in mind with its fundraising.

Nix said, “Scholarships for seniors are our primary goal. We are awarding ten scholarships this year.”

The association is getting news about the golf tournament out early so that MHS graduates can join in to help with the event.

For more information about playing, sponsoring, or volunteering, just log on to the association’s website at www.moorealumni.com or email contact@moorealumni.com.

Here are the details for the tournament: The Moore High School Alumni Association is hosting a “Lion’s Pride Golf Tournament” at Belmar Golf Club Monday, June 24, 8 a.m., Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E Indian Hills Road.

Tournament will be a four-man scramble, shotgun start.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Miles 4 Smiles

Coming this June is the 13th annual Miles 4 Smiles bike event that goes toward helping raise money for the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. This program has assisted thousands of children and families since 1903.

This bike ride began in 2000 as a way to get the community involved with the programs. About 150 riders showed up and participated. It wasn’t until four years ago, that the organization decided to make it a fundraiser to benefit the programs being offered. Now averaging 500 bicyclists of all ages, this has become one of their more popular events with the help of Emmaus Baptist Church.

“Emmaus Baptist Church—they are a big supporter and help us with volunteers and their facilities. It’s a great partnership,” Jerry Rappe, statewide student leadership coordinator, said.

The ride will take place on Saturday, June 15. There will be four courses to choose from: 56 miles, 44 miles, 27 miles, 10 miles.

The ten-mile course is usually designed for families who would like to taxi their children or ride with the youngsters. The most popular race is the 44-mile that consists of hills and flat terrain. Registration fees are $25 for a single, $35 for tandem, and $15 for those 13 years old and under.

The race will begin at 6 a.m. with registration. The bike ride will start at around 7 a.m. Afterwards there will be a lunch at the gymnasium of Emmaus Baptist Church. A live band will entertain while people enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, potatoes, and more. For the kids, an inflatable jumper and face painting will also be available.

Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children has been around since 1903 caring for children who cannot, for one or more reasons, be at home. This campus is the second location after the original downtown one. There are two programs provided: the residential care program, which is the orphanage concept, but is not an orphanage, and the hope program, where mothers who have suffered domestic violence can be sheltered. It’s a good environment where the family can feel safe. Those who stay there are required to work toward a goal and are encouraged to make a better life for themselves and their children.

The organization encourages all those in the community to come out and help with a good cause.

“It really does help us take care of kids and families who may never have a chance otherwise,” Rappe said. “By riding in the ride, we are raising money to continue our ministry here that’s been here for a long time. and hopefully, [will be] a whole lot longer.”

For more information, visit www.miles4smilesokc.com.

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SKETCHES Historical Books

by Brent Wheelbarger

This month we begin a new segment of Sketches of Moore, focusing on historical books. The topics will feature either books about Moore history or books written by Moore authors focused on history. In each case, we’ll include a written synopsis of the book in the printed magazine and a video interview with the author on TheMooreDaily.com in the entertainment section.

For the next several months, we’ll focus on a series of books written by Moore author Joann Ellen Sisco about the settlement of Oklahoma. The books are fiction, but are based on real history and include details about life in Oklahoma during the settlement period, including the types of people who came here and why.

The following are short descriptions of the first two books and a link to a video interview with the author about each. You’ll also find links on our website to purchase the books.

History Coverage Sponsored by Moore Funeral & Cremation

Deep Fork Oklahoma Territory Book Series Book One

Book Two

Ebenezer Carlile was a Scottish gentleman from generations back, all the way to Carlile, England (which was at one time Carlile, Scotland). The town was on the border and changed countries of origin depending on which of the countries won the last border war. A series of circumstances brought him to the Tennessee hills where his family, at last, felt so much at home.

The loss of a beloved wife seemed to set Carlile on a path to depression that he could not seem to escape until the safety of a small, five-year-old girl and the future of a beloved daughter jarred him into reality.

If he had lived a life of failures, as he feared of his own 55 years, at least there was one thing he would do. He would protect the two young ladies in his care and give them a new start. West seemed the direction in which the new start would be found, and he bravely began a night flight into the unknown.

The title sounds like a picnic under a blossoming tree, comfortable on a spread quilt with lemonade and potato salad. It was not. It began during a Nebraska snowstorm and grew into a town on the prairie, but not without dreams, plans, effort, and a lot of endurance. Most of all, it took a lot of pulling together as friends and neighbors. Like a snowball, it grew as it rolled forward, and about half of the substantial men of the town decided…during a gab session with their feet up to the pot belly stove in the general store…that they could pack up and go, if someone would just enter the gunshot race and win a piece of land. A couple of boys, sons of one of the men, and past their teens, accomplished that feat— though mostly by accident.

Ed Gunther took over the reins of the project, knowing it would bring pleasure to his lovely wife, Nettie (who had cold feet from October to April).

Not only that, he had a job for her, and only he knew for an absolute fact that she was the most qualified to accomplish the difficult assignment, and that her success would be tantamount to the success of the entire venture.

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A Celebration in the Heartland Returns

By Rob Morris

It has become one of the most popular Independence Day attractions in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Naturally we’re talking about “A Celebration in the Heartland” on July 4th at Buck Thomas Park.

Now you’re probably thinking, “Oh, yeah! You mean ‘Art in the Park’!” Not anymore. Beginning this year, the official name of the holiday festival is simply “A Celebration in the Heartland.” But while the name has been changed, the event is still chockfull of everything fans have come to love about the annual event.

Buck Thomas Park will once again host the fun, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 10 p.m. You’ll find a tremendous selection of great 48 | MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2013

food vendors, craft vendors, a giant sand pit for kids, a children’s tent provided by the Moore Public Library with storytelling and themes from around the world.

Everything is capped off around 9:45–10 p.m. on July 4th with one of the metro area’s most spectacular fireworks shows.

a reputation for dynamic performances including appearances for the NCAA, the Big 12 Conference and various corporate events.

This year Banana Seat will bring the music, beginning at seven in the evening. This 10-piece band from the Norman/Oklahoma City area is one of the most popular‘’70s and ’80s cover bands in the region. Their performances feature classic covers from bands like Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, and Steely Dan. Featuring a four-piece horn section and rich, complex vocal arrangements, Banana Seat has developed

• Crowds will be large, so arrive early.

• No dogs allowed.

• While there are some alcoholic beverages served in the park, you cannot bring your own.

A couple of things to keep in mind before you head to Buck Thomas Park:

For more information about “A Celebration in the Heartland,” contact Teresa Smith at 793-4332 or go to the city’s website at www.cityofmoore.com.

A Celebration in the Heartland 2013 Schedule Open Car, Truck and Bike Show

8am – 2pm.

For more information: www.showyourridez.com

Sand Volleyball Tournament

Format: 4 vs 4 - 2 guys/2 girls Double Elimination Time: 9am start Where: Buck Thomas Sand Volleyball Court Cost: $10 per team Maximum Teams: 6 Registration: Call 793-5090 Prizes: T-shirts to top 2 teams and a prize bag to winning team

Musical Entertainment 7pm: Banana Seat

One of the state’s largest fireworks shows starts at dark!

Visit www.cityofmoore.com for more information

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MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2013 • COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dates and events are

***subject to change*** due to the recent weather events in Moore.

General

*MOORE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED. MPD’s offices have moved to 224 S. Chestnut Ave., behind the Library, just north of the Community Center.

YMCA Before and After School Care. Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the City landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

Recycle Moore. Recycle Center at 400 N. Telephone Rd. Self service open 24 hours.

Attendant for drive thru on duty 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Check out the recyclemoore.org website for details on what materials are accepted.

Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program.

If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448.

Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 7935190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m.

Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students who need academic success. Available for 1st through 6th graders every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 pm. Contact Director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

CHHS Class of 1963 Reunion Planning is looking for classmates for their 50 year reunion on June 7th and 8th. Contact Rosemary at chhsclassof63@yahoo.com or Diana at 381-2060 or Twyla 691-1251 for more information.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID).

Jennifer Ashford-Roberson Lymphoma Fund.

Donations requested to help this lifelong Moore resident battling stage 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for six years. Donations will help fund a bone marrow transplant and can be dropped off at the Bank of Oklahoma location at Crest Foods in Moore.

Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd, Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey 895-6630.

Dementia/Alzheimers Support Group Village on the Park 1515 Kingsgate OKC 3:00 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.

Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents.

Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 793-9069, Brand Ctr. Moore Medical Ctr. Volunteer/Auxiliary Services.

Volunteers needed. Contact Debbie Steele, 912-3485.

Living Faith Church. 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tues. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com

SeniorS

Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00

American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month.

12-4:30 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street.

P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Officer Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448.

Summer Nights Concert Series. Its back! Every Friday night at Buck Thomas Park 1901 NE 12th Street. 7 p.m. Featuring: Duo Sonics, Mountain Smoke, Zoom City and Nicnos. Free to attend.

Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

Exploring Nature- Burn off the Cals Nature Hike.

Little River park 9:00-10:00 a.m. Get some exercise while learning about the plants and nature around you. Free. Saturday, June 15.

Dance Night at the Old School Building Live music at 201 N. Broadway every Thursday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Seniors are welcome to participate.

VOLUNTEERS

The Hugs Project, nonprofit organization puts together care packages for our troops in Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net.

New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tue. and Thu. from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. ...continued on page 29

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We Stand Together Moore Medical Center and Norman Regional Health System thank our team members for the heroic actions they took during the May 19-20, 2013 tornadoes. The Moore Medical Center family showed remarkable courage in the face of extreme devastation. Your actions saved lives.

We express our support to Moore and other Oklahoma communities. We stand together during this tragedy. Moore Medical Center and Norman Regional would also like to acknowledge the outpouring of support from our community and across the nation. From first responders to fellow hospitals to local leaders and individual citizens, it would be impossible to list all who’ve offered help. Please know each and every action is recognized and greeted with immeasurable thankfulness.

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*”Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at a 40% off.

listen to speakers, enjoy crafts, mentor moms and have great childcare. SHBC is located at 8601 S. Penn., OKC.

Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.

Central Okla. Holistic Moms Network Chpt. meets 2nd Monday of month in the atrium area of the Moore Medical Center. For more info call Page Cornelius at 831-4313.

CLUBS

South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792, for more information. Nursery provided!

AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month.

Moore Old Town Association meets 4th Tue. every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@ sbcglobal.net Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK meets 2nd Wed. of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns,376-5653.

Moore Rotary Club. Wed, at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th & Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg 237-1171

Women

Zumba avalible just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a high energy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Southern Hills Baptist Church. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) are invited to come on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month to have breakfast,

Body Fit Strength Training Tues. & Thurs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

Music/arts

Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 405-589-3618 or www.http://myshbc.com/arts.

Moms Club of Moore meets 2nd Thursday of month at Westmoore Community Church. www.momsclubsofmoore.com

Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Mon. 7 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more information.

Also FREE voice lessons on Mondays.

Fitness

Recovery/support

Tai Chi is avalible at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405793-2600 for more information.

Beth Haven Baptist Church. 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery Program every Friday at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information.

Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00-12:00. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 years old and up with uniforms availble at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

The OK Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, monthly support group meetings, third Tuesday of every month at the Moore Chamber of Commerce (I-35 & Main St.) 6:30 p.m. Call 694-1098 for more information.

Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Ctr. Two basketball courts & racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527.

Moore Community Center Step Aerobics One-hour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney at 793-5090 or email at wWathen@cityofmoore.com.

Moore Community Center Zumba Classes. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090.

Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery.

Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

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MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2013 • CLUBS & CLASSES

Dates and events are

MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2013 • LIBRARY EVENTS

LIBRARY EVENTS

Moore Public Library Children’s Programming Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m. Saturday Story Time Saturday, June 1 at 8:45 p.m. Little River Movie in the Park Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 10 a.m. Monday Movies Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Barks, Books and Buddies Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, June 4, at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Eat My Dust! The Noise Guy Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Tuesday, June 11, at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Don’t Daub Dirt with storyteller Al Bostick Thursday, June 13, 27 at 10 a.m. Make and Take Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Barks, Books and Buddies Tuesday, June 18 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Dive In Dig It concert with Stephen Fite Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Tiger Safari Friday, June 28 at 1 p.m. Festival of Family Fun Teens and Adults Monday, June 3, 2 p.m.

Monday, June 3, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Thursday, June 6, 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 6, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 7, 9 a.m.

Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 10, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m.

Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 9:30 a.m.

Friday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 17, 2 p.m.

Monday, June 17, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.

Friday, June 21, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.

Monday, June 24, 2 p.m.

Monday, June 24, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 27, 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 27, 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 28, 7 p.m.

Theater Makeup Artistry for teens Repurposed Magazines Computer Basics Putt Putt Golf for teens Zumba Email Basics Zoom City at Buck Thomas Park Make Your Own Tattoo Advanced Email Zumba Open for Business Book Discussion Group Basic Microsoft Word 2010 Rilla Askew, Oklahoma author Mountain Smoke at Buck Thomas Park Steampunk Style On the Same Page book discussion group Break New Ground with Genealogy Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 Zumba Basic Windows 7 DuoSonics at Buck Thomas Park Game On! Get Down to Dance Dig Into Dinner with Food for Thought Facebook for Beginners Minute to Win It Zumba Moore Reads Book Discussion Group Nicnos at Buck Thomas Park

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SouthWest OKC Public Library Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 2 p.m. Midweek Movie Matinee Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Friday, June 7, 10 a.m. Eat My Dust! The Noise Guy Friday, June 14, 2 and 7 p.m. Don’t Daub Dirt with storyteller Al Bostick Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m. Make and Take Monday, June 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Dive In Dig It concert with Stephen Fite Tuesday, June 25, 10 a.m. Tween Book Talk Friday, June 28, 10 a.m. Caving Adventure TEEN/ADULT Monday, June 3, 2 p.m.

Make Your Own Fossils Monday, June 3, 6 p.m.

Author Rilla Askew presentation Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Entrepreneurship 101 Thursday, June 6, 6 p.m.

Container Gardening on the Patio Friday, June 7, 2 p.m.

Steampunk Style Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.

Prezi free online presentation tool Monday, June 10, 2 p.m.

Theater Makeup Artistry Monday, June 10, 6 p.m.

Pilates Tuesday, June 11, 2 p.m.

OKC Improv Thursday, June 13, 5 p.m. Readers Extravaganza Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Penn Ave. Literary Society Friday, June 15, 2 p.m.

Dig into Dinner Monday, June 17, 2 p.m.

Minute to Win It Tournament Monday, June 17, 6 p.m.

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To sign up online go to: www.cityofmoore.com/fun Extreme Animals Camp June 3-7 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Cost is $100. Kids learn about different animals through on hands experience.

Call 793-5090.

Dates and events are

***subject to change*** due to the recent weather events in Moore.

Basketball Camp June 3-7 and June 24-28 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Instructor Scott Hodges from Westmoore H.S. teaches drills for better technique and shooting. Cost is $75.

Tippi Toes Princess Camp June 5-7 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Ages 3-7. Contact 361-3620 for information.

Landscape Painting Class June 8 from 1:00- 5:00 p.m. at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Cost is $50. Contact 793-5090.

Volleyball Camp June 10-14 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Ages 7-18. Cost is $75. Contact 793-5090.

Abrakadoodle Art Camp June 17-21 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. 1st-5th graders. Let your kids imaginations run wild. Cost is $95. Contact 793-5090.

Softball Camp June 24-28 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Fee $75. Ages 7-18. Contact 793-5090.

Teen Cheerleading Camp June 24-28 from 9:00- noon at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. Ages 11-18. Fee $75. Contact 793-5090.

Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center $15 a month per person. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Instructor: Ritchel Schultz For more information call 405-793-5090.

Step Aerobics A one-hour fitness class that will include 30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and Reebok step, etc., and 25 minutes of strength training and toning, and a 5-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels. Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m., $20 a month.

Brand Senior CENtEr Activities For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069.

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Country Music Houses Singers Wii Bowling MCOA Monthly Meeting Last Chance Band Library BP & Sugar checks Sunbeam Family Services Care Journey Country Music House Singers AARP Board Meeting Health Back Home Care BP checks Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Speaker on Personal Hygiene MCOA Board Meeting BINGO provided by Allegiance Credit Union Rudy & Mary to sing

Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons: Wed 12:15 Wood Carving Thurs 9:00-11:00 Oil Painting: Thurs 1pm Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00

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Movie in the Park Time and location to be determined and announced by the City of Moore Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:00 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S Howard.

june 3 • monday

Basketball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Extreme Animals Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000

JUNE 4 • Tuesday

Basketball Camp 9:00-noon.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Dates and events are

***subject to change *** due to the recent weather events in Moore .

Extreme Animals Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Parks Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Broadway.

june 5 • wednesday

Tippi Toes Princess Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Basketball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Extreme Animals Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

JUNE 6 • thursday

Basketball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Extreme Animals Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

june 7 • friday

Basketball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Extreme Animals Camp 9:00-noon Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

Play in the Park 9:30-10:30 a.m. Buck Thomas Park. Zoom City.

Summer Nights Concert Series 7:00 p.m. 1901 NE 12th Street.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES june 8 • saturday

Lanscape Painting Class 1:00-5:00 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

june 10 • monday

Volleyball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

School Board Meeting 1500 SE 4th Street. 6:00 p.m.

june 11 • tuesday

Volleyball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch at 11:45 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Call 794-3400 for more information.

Planning Commission Meeting at 7 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway.

june 12 • wednesday

Volleyball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

june 13 • thursday

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

june 14 • friday

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

Summer Nights Concert Series 7:00 p.m. 1901 NE 12th Street.

Mountain Smoke.

Play in the Park Veterans Memorial Park 9:30-10:30 a.m.

june 15 • saturday

Daddy Daughter Dance from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard Ave. For dads and daughters ages 4-14. The evening features two separate dances to allow parents more flexibility in planning and bedtimes. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. You can buy your tickets at Moore City Hall and the Community Center. For more information call 793-5090.

Miles 4 Smiles Bike Rid registration begins at 6:00 a.m at Emmaus Baptist Church, 16001 S. Western Ave. The ride will benefit the Baptist Children’s Home of OKC and will feature rides of various length from 10.5 miles to 56 miles. For more information go to ents are www.miles4smilesokc.com Dates and ev change*** or call 405-691-7781. ***subject to

MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2013 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

weather due to the recent . events in Moore

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& PERFORMANCES

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

Exploring Nature- Nature Hike Little River Park 9:00-10:00 a.m.

june 17 • monday

Abrakadoodle Art Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000

june 18 • tuesday

Abrakadoodle Art Camp 9:00-noon.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

ents are Dates and ev

change*** ***subject to weather due to the recent . events in Moore

june 19 • wednesday

Abrakadoodle Art Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

june 20 • thursday

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Call 794-3400 for more information.

Abrakadoodle Art Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

june 21 • friday

Summer Nights Concert Series 7:00 p.m. 1901 NE 12th Street.

The Duo Sonics Play in the Park Kiwanis Park 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

june 22 • saturday

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

june 24 • monday

Baseball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Softball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Cheerleading Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

june 25 • tuesday

Baseball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

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Softball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Moore Involved at 6:15 p.m. at Andy Alligator’s Water Park, 3300 Market Place Dr. Call 794-3400 for more information.

june 26 • wednesday

Baseball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Softball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Cheerleading Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

june 27 • thursday

Baseball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Softball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Cheerleading Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

Dates and ev ents are

june 28 • friday

Baseball Camp 9:00-noon.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

***subject to change*** due to the recent weather events in Moore .

Softball Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Cheerleading Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Play in the Park Little River Park 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Live Music at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 103 SW 19th, 703-3367.

Summer Nights Concert Series 7:00 p.m. 1901 NE 12th Street.

Nicnos.

june 29 • saturday

Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard. South Parking Lot - Selling of garden related products - Every Thursday night 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - Noon.

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= Fund Raiser/ Volunteer = Education

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Cheerleading Camp 9:00-noon. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

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