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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 22 • Two Sections • 16 pages October 9, 2020
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Help Allied Arts win $100,000 for arts education Allied Arts has been selected as the only arts nonprofit in Oklahoma to compete in the national fundraising competition known as A Community Thrives, a USATODAY NETWORK program funded by the Gannett Foundation that supports community-building initiatives across the country. Allied Arts is seeking the community’s help to qualify for matching funds and win a $100,000 grant to benefit arts education. The fundraising deadline is Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. CST. To contribute, visitwww.alliedartsokc.com/donate. The Allied Arts Educational Outreach grant program provides arts enrichment opportunities for school-aged children across the
state with a focus on students in underserved neighborhoods andlow-performing schools – services that the community needs now more than ever. Despite the challenges that Allied Arts grantees face due to COVID-19, they have demonstrated creativity and resiliency in carrying out vital arts education initiatives for K-12 students. They have pivoted quickly to deliver music, dance, theatre and visual arts instruction to children via distance learning methods and offer limited class capacities to ensure student safety. For example, Science Museum Oklahoma offers
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma launched a Kids’ Clubhouse educational video series for preschool and elementary-age children which has garnered the attention of the Broadway World publication.
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Halloween will go on — with some twists By Rose Lane Editor The Village and Nichols Hills are hoping to keep little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween while still allowing them to enjoy trick-or-treating. The Village City Councilwoman Cathy Cummings said because some neighbors may be fearful to pass out candy, the city is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat, 4:306:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, Halloween.
The event is taking place in parking lot of City Hall. “Cars will be distanced apart,” she said. “Volunteers and people passing out candy will be required to wear a mask.” Participants can decorate their cars and a prize will be given to the most creative. Those who can’t be there, but still want to participate can drop off candy at City Hall. “All of our kiddos are invited,” Cummings said.
For more info, contact City Hall at 7518861 Nichols Hills is leavings trick-or-treat activities to the discretion and judgment of the public. This year’s Covid-19 pandemic has prompted questions about the celebration, city officials said, in suggesting the following best practices: • Trick-or-treating hours in the city are 68 p.m. • Turn off your porch light if you do
Lucy Rose picks a new home By Rose Lane Editor
Lucy Rose makes herself at home on the lap of her new mom Pat Birney. The dog was found outside the offices of OKC FRIDAY Newspaper.
Lucy Rose, a very thin, stray dog who was found outside the OKC FRIDAY Newspaper office in late May, has chosen a home. The dog had spent at least three days wandering the streets of The Village. She was rescued by Cheryl Steckler and Ann Hopkins See LUCY, Page 2
not want trick-ortreaters coming to your house. • Do not participate if you are sick. Persons who are sick should not trick-or-treat. Turn off your front porch light if you are sick. • If passing out candy to trick or treaters, meet the trick-or-treaters outside your door before they have the opportunity to ring your doorbell or knock on your door.
The Village inks jail agreement By Rose Lane Editor The Village has opted to sign an agreement for jail services with the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners. Councilmen had voiced their concerns over the condition of the jail and had delayed action on the measure from their last meeting. Councilman Adam Graham suggested the city might be able to contract with either Logan or Canadian County for the services. But, City Manager Bruce Stone said that Village officers would need to transport prisoners to the other counties, taking them off the streets.
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Dog of the Week This is Rex Ripper Roberson. He is a 11/2-year-old German Shepherd. He is the smartest and most well trained dog ever! He may look intimidating, but once he gets the all clear from mom or dad he will give you big slobbery kisses! Rex’s human is Casey Roberson. Email Dog, Cat and Baby of the Week photos with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com
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