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Best of Enid 2025 Top 3

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Voting has officially closed, and we have our top 3 finalists for each category! Congratulations to our finalists, and congratulations to everyone who was nominated. Each category may only have one winner, but being nominated is no small feat because that means the community not only saw you and your business but appreciate the work you do! Thank you to all of the businesses, companies, and organizations that make Enid what it is, and thank you to the community for taking the time to vote for your favorites!

Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now! Individual tickets are $35, but for larger groups, a table is recommended to ensure seating with your party. Refer to the graphic above for more information about sponsorships. The event will be Thursday, June 12th, and the doors will open at 6:00pm. Dinner will be served, and your ticket will get you entered in the raffle for a chance to win prizes donated by Rock Island Liquor & Wine, Ediger’s Diamonds, Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa, Stride Bank Center, and more! It’ll be a night you don’t want to miss! Get your tickets before they’re gone!

  • Best Accountant

Andy Campbell, CPA

Sandy Schoonover Hall

Michael Dotson

  • Best Apartments

Esplanade at Stonebridge Village Apartments

Tuscana Apartments

Oakwood West

  • Best Attorney

David Trojan

Michael Kelly

Ben Ezzell

  • Best Auto Maintenance & Repair

PDR Plus Inc

Smitty’s Diesel and Automotive Repair

Ramco Undercar Specialist

  • Best Bank/Credit Union

Stride Bank

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Cowboy Bank

  • Best Bakery: Cakes, Cookies, and Sweets

Jumbo Foods

The Main Street Mercantile & Cookie Co.

Katy’s Pantry

  • Best BBQ

Blaze’s BBQ

Squire & Cindy’s Kitchen

Swadleys Bar – B – Q

  • Best Bar

Settlers Brewing Co.

Enid Axe – Liquor in the Axe

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

  • Best Boutique

The Turquoise Boutique

Kynlee’s Kreations

Boho Teepee

  • Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot

Cafe Volare

Wee Too

Willow Inn Café

  • Best Burger

Lotta Burger

Flamingo Lounge

Lenox Drive In

  • Best CBD/Cannabis Store

Natural Remedies MMJ

American Cannabis Company

Mothers Joy Dispensary

  • Best Coffee Shop

Waymaker Coffee Company

Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse and Gelateria

7 Brew Coffee

  • Best Car Dealership

Stuart Nissan

Jackson’s of Enid

Northcutt Toyota

  • Best Childcare Provider

EPS Cares

Sandbox Learning Center

The Learning Tree

  • Best Children’s Party Spot

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum & Adventure Quest

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym

Oakwood Bowl

  • Best Chiropractor

Coulter Chiropractic

Cornerstone Chiropractic

Kenyon Chiropractic

  • Best Dental Care/Orthodontist

Enid Family Dental

TLC Dental

Healthy Smiles

  • Best Electrician

Byrum Electric, LLC

Dense Mechanical

KC Electric

  • Best Entertainment/Nightlife

Settlers Brewing Co.

Enid Axe

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

  • Best Eye Care

Nicholas Eye Clinic

Heartland Family Eyecare

Premier Eyecare

  • Best Financial Planner

Michael Wright

Rob Bullis

Keith Holsten – K/H Financial

  • Best Fitness/Gym

GYM

Finer Physiques Fitness Center

The Denny Price Family YMCA

  • Best Flooring

A to Z Flooring

Carpet Plus Flooring & Furniture

A E Howard Flooring

  • Best Florist

Huffman Floral

Enid Floral & Gifts

Uptown Florist and Gifts

  • Best Funeral Services

Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory

Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory

Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home

  • Best Hair Salon

Make Me Beautiful Salon

Bloom Hair Studio

Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

  • Best Heat & Air

Slater Mechanical

Dense Mechanical

Budget Friendly Heating & AC

  • Best Home Health/Hospice

Choice Hospice

Hospice Circle of Love

CompleteOK Home Health & Hospice

  • Best Home Maintenance & Remodeling

Stephens Construction and Remodeling

Kool Foam LLC

Extreme Remodeling

  • Best Insurance Agency

Jeff Eaton – State Farm

Andy Swann – State Farm

Baker-Harris-Hopkins Insurance

  • Best Jewelry

Ediger’s Diamonds

Jackson Diamond Jewelers

Zales

  • Best Liquor Store

Rock Island Liquor & Wine

The Wine Press

Proof Wine & Spirits

  • Best Locally Owned Restaurant

Mama Tita’s Mexican Tacos

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

Sandy’s Tacos

  • Best Massage Therapy/Therapist

Tonya’s Massage & Wellness Spa

Kristine Davis

Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

  • Best Medical Spa/Skin Care

Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

D Pro Lash

Alicia Gamble – Miss A Aesthetics

  • Best Mexican Dining

Catrinas Mexican Grill

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

Cafe Garcia

  • Best Nail Technician/Salon

Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

Allie Nails at D Pro Lash

DNT Nails & Spa

  • Best Pet Grooming

Groom Closet Pet Center

Unleashed – Pet Grooming Salon

The Grooming Nook

  • Best Pharmacy

Family Pharmacy

Scheffe Prescription Shop

Rick’s Pharmacy

  • Best Photographer

L. Staerkel Photography LLC

Wess & Jolene Gray Portraits

Jackson Morgan Photography

  • Best Plumber

Monkey Wrench Plumbing

Dense Mechanical

Dennis Plumbing Co.

  • Best Primary Care Professional

Dr. Hayley Hudson, DO, M.S.

Dr. Renah Gibson, DO

Dr. Chris Shearer, DO

  • Best Realtor

Lori Dick

Torrie Vann

Amber Slater

  • Best Roofing

Vargas Roofing

Eagle Heritage Roofing Inc

Fine Roofing and Remodeling

  • Best Senior Living/Care

Greenbrier Village & Burgundy Place

Baptist Village of Enid

The Commons

  • Best Tattoo Parlor

Nick Wilcox – Omocke Ink

Aria Justice-Walker – Apothika Tattoo

Amber Bailey – Apothika Tattoo

  • Best Thrift Store

Doll House Thrift and Gift

Rudy’s Re-Tail Thrift & More

Park Avenue Thrift

  • Best Veterinarian

Gerald Weinand – Wheatland Animal Clinic

Kristy Krueger – Krueger-Krisle Mobile Vet Services

Ryan Staerkle – Staerkel Veterinary Clinic

  • Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

Hideaway Pizza

Wingstop

Children’s Book Review: Will the Pigeon Graduate?

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Author: Mo Willems
Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa
Rating: 4/5 stars

Author Mo Willems released a new Pigeon book in March 2025 – Will the Pigeon Graduate? – and I simply cannot not review it for graduation season this month. For those unfamiliar, Mo Willems is one of the best authors and illustrators for picture books for kiddos, and his two main series are Elephant and Piggie and the Pigeon. The books are perfect read-aloud books: not too many words per page, fantastic pictures, and hilarious stream-of-consciousness dialogue.

In Will the Pigeon Graduate?, the Pigeon is fairly confident he will graduate. He’s put in the work; he’s overcome different obstacles. But suddenly, as he gets closer to the stage, another worry overtakes him. He should graduate, yes, but what happens after that?! The great unknown is very frightening and daunting…until he realizes, he is brave and ready to tackle whatever comes next!

While this book’s age range is technically listed as 3-5 years old, I think it could work for any level of graduating, whether it’s kindergarteners going up to first grade or elementary kiddos moving on to middle school. I think it could even be given to high school and college graduates too. The first Pigeon book came out in 2003, so it would be this really nice coda to a series they grew up reading. So, if you’re perhaps looking for something besides Oh, the Places You’ll Go this May, you can’t go wrong with Mo Willems and you can’t go wrong with this latest book of his.

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Will the Pigeon Graduate? today!

PARK AVENUE THRIFT LAUNCHES $5 MILLION MILESTONE CELEBRATION SERIES TO THANK ENID AND CELEBRATE LOCAL IMPACT

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[Enid, OK] – Park Avenue Thrift is proud to announce its $5 Million Milestone Celebration, a special series of events commemorating an incredible achievement: $5 million given back to local nonprofits and schools since 2007.

To celebrate this milestone, Park Avenue Thrift is partnering with five local nonprofit organizations to host a series of community-focused events from June through October. These celebrations are designed to thank the Enid community, empower the organizations Park Avenue Thrift supports, and highlight the meaningful impact of local giving.

“Our mission has always been about strengthening our community,” said Stela Jantzen, Executive Director of Park Avenue Thrift. “Reaching the $5 million milestone is a reflection of the generosity and spirit of our shoppers, donors, employees, and partners and we want to celebrate that together.”

Each $5 Million Milestone Celebration will be hosted by one of Park Avenue Thrift’s nonprofit partners and will feature free or low-cost activities open to the public. The 2025 celebration partners include: Leonardo’s Children’s Museum in June, Main Street Enid in July, Enid Public Library in August, Gaslight Theatre in September, Enid Symphony Orchestra in October.

The celebration series kicks off in June with Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, whose mission is to enrich and inspire children of all ages through hands-on learning. As part of the $5 Million Milestone Celebration, Leonardo’s will offer free admission to both the museum and Adventure Quest every Sunday in June 2025, beginning June 1. The museum will be open from 1 PM to 6 PM each Sunday for families to enjoy this special opportunity.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of Park Avenue Thrift’s Milestone Celebration,” said Charlet Ringwald, Executive Director at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum. ”We’ve been talking about opening the museum up again on Sundays and this gives us an amazing opportunity to try new hours and give more opportunities for families to play and discover.” 

More details about upcoming celebration events will be shared throughout the year.

For more information about Park Avenue Thrift, its giving programs, and upcoming events, please visit www.parkavenuethrift.org or follow along on Facebook or Instagram at @ParkAvenueThriftEnid.

About Park Avenue Thrift

Park Avenue Thrift is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to strengthen the Enid community and serve others by collecting donations and giving the proceeds to Enid nonprofits that invest in quality-of-life initiatives.

Best of Enid 2025 Top 5 Finalists

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Voting will close tomorrow, the 28th, at 5:00pm, so these results are not final or definite. However, here are the top 5 finalists in each of the 50 categories in a randomized order. Congratulations to everyone nominated and to the current top 5 of each category! Please keep in mind that voting is still open for one more day, so it’s still anyone’s game! Don’t forget to keep voting!

  • Best Accountant

Andy Campbell, CPA

Sandy Schoonover Hall

Michael Dotson

Bradley Pasby, CPA

Riley Hall

  • Best Apartments

Esplanade at Stonebridge Village Apartments

Tuscana Apartments

Oakwood West

Fountain Lake Apartments

Prairie Flats Apartments

  • Best Attorney

David Trojan

Michael Kelly

Ben Ezzell

Dalen McVay

Michael Roberts

  • Best Auto Maintenance & Repair

PDR Plus Inc

Smitty’s Diesel and Automotive Repair

Ramco Undercar Specialist

Four J’s

Speed Tech Automotive

  • Best Bank/Credit Union

Stride Bank

Security National Bank

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Cowboy Bank

Bank of Oklahoma

  • Best Bakery: Cakes, Cookies, and Sweets

Jumbo Foods

NiNi V’s Cakes & More

The Main Street Mercantile & Cookie Co.

Katy’s Pantry

Tori’s Cookie Haven

  • Best BBQ

Texas Roadhouse

Blaze’s BBQ

Smoke Wagon BBQ

Squire & Cindy’s Kitchen

Swadleys Bar – B – Q

  • Best Bar

Settlers Brewing Co.

Enid Axe – Liquor in the Axe

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

CW Scooters of Enid

The Locker Room Sports Bar

  • Best Boutique

Isabellas By Yaneli

Kendra Kay’s Boutique

The Turquoise Boutique

Kynlee’s Kreations

Boho Teepee

  • Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot

Cafe Volare

Wee Too

Boomarang Diner

Willow Inn Café

Heydy’s Place

  • Best Burger

Lotta Burger

Flamingo Lounge

2nd & Elm Onion Burgers

Lenox Drive In

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

  • Best CBD/Cannabis Store

Natural Remedies MMJ

American Cannabis Company

Mothers Joy Dispensary

Kush Gardens Dispensary

Lotus Gold Cannabis Dispensary

  • Best Coffee Shop

Starbucks

Waymaker Coffee Company

Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse and Gelateria

7 Brew Coffee

Coffee Inclination

  • Best Car Dealership

Skyway Honda of Enid

Stuart Nissan

Jackson’s of Enid

Stevens Ford

Northcutt Toyota

  • Best Childcare Provider

EPS Cares

Busy Bee Day Care

Denny Price Family YMCA

Sandbox Learning Center

The Learning Tree

  • Best Children’s Party Spot

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum & Adventure Quest

Skatetown

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym

Oakwood Bowl

Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

  • Best Chiropractor

Anderson Chiropractic

Coulter Chiropractic

Cornerstone Chiropractic

Kenyon Chiropractic

Body In Motion Chiropractic

  • Best Dental Care/Orthodontist

Rose Rock Orthodontics

Enid Family Dental

TLC Dental

Healthy Smiles

SugarCreek Dental

  • Best Electrician

Byrum Electric, LLC

Dense Mechanical

KC Electric

Bradford Electric

Brody Ronistal Electric

  • Best Entertainment/Nightlife

Stride Bank Center

Settlers Brewing Co.

Enid Axe

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

Gaslight Theatre

  • Best Eye Care

Nicholas Eye Clinic

Heartland Family Eyecare

Premier Eyecare

Enid Eye

Enid Vision Source

  • Best Financial Planner

Wymer Brownlee Wealth Strategies

Michael Wright

Rob Bullis

Keith Holsten – K/H Financial

Kim Collins

  • Best Fitness/Gym

GYM

Finer Physiques Fitness Center

The Denny Price Family YMCA

Planet Fitness

MPower Fit

  • Best Flooring

Morrow’s Discount Floor Installation

A to Z Flooring

Carpet Plus Flooring & Furniture

The Countertop Shop

A E Howard Flooring

  • Best Florist

Huffman Floral

Enid Floral & Gifts

Uptown Florist and Gifts

Bloom Avenue

Jumbo Floral

  • Best Funeral Services

Amy Stittsworth Funeral Services

Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory

Brown-Cummings Funeral Home

Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory

Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home

  • Best Hair Salon

Make Me Beautiful Salon

Bluejays Barbershop & Beauty

Bloom Hair Studio

Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

Twisted Scissors Hair Studio

  • Best Heat & Air

Maxey’s Air Conditioning & Heating

Faith Mechanical

Slater Mechanical

Dense Mechanical

Budget Friendly Heating & AC

  • Best Home Health/Hospice

Choice Hospice

Hospice Circle of Love

CompleteOK Home Health & Hospice

Traditions Health Home Health and Hospice

INTEGRIS Health Home Care

  • Best Home Maintenance & Remodeling

Le Roux Contracting

Stephens Construction and Remodeling

JMB Concrete Construction

Kool Foam LLC

Extreme Remodeling

  • Best Insurance Agency

Jeff Eaton – State Farm

Andy Swann – State Farm

Enid Insurance Agency

Bay Insurance

Baker-Harris-Hopkins Insurance

  • Best Jewelry

Mead Jewelers

Ediger’s Diamonds

Jackson Diamond Jewelers

Zales

Ojito Jewels

  • Best Liquor Store

Norma J’s Liquor

Rock Island Liquor & Wine

Sundance Wine & Spirits

The Wine Press

Proof Wine & Spirits

  • Best Locally Owned Restaurant

Mama Tita’s Mexican Tacos

Callahan’s Pub & Grille

Sandy’s Tacos

Willow Inn Café

Taco Bandito

  • Best Massage Therapy/Therapist

Tonya’s Massage & Wellness Spa

Kristine Davis

Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

Dia Metcalf, LMT

Angie Grothe – Thai Yoga Massage

  • Best Medical Spa/Skin Care

Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

D Pro Lash

Alicia Gamble – Miss A Aesthetics

Tonya’s Massage & Wellness Spa

Brittany Martin – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

  • Best Mexican Dining

Heydy’s Place

Catrinas Mexican Grill

Sandy’s Tacos

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

Cafe Garcia

  • Best Nail Technician/Salon

Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa

Allie Nails at D Pro Lash

DNT Nails & Spa

V.I.P Nails & Spa

Coco Nail Bar Enid

  • Best Pet Grooming

Groom Closet Pet Center

Unleashed – Pet Grooming Salon

The Grooming Nook

The Lilly Pad Grooming Salon

The Brass Poodle

  • Best Pharmacy

Family Pharmacy

Scheffe Prescription Shop

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Pharmacy

Evans Express Pharmacy

Rick’s Pharmacy

  • Best Photographer

L. Staerkel Photography LLC

Wess & Jolene Gray Portraits

Jackson Morgan Photography

Skye Weber Photography

Heddleson Photography

  • Best Plumber

Slater Mechanical

Monkey Wrench Plumbing

Dense Mechanical

Dennis Plumbing Co.

J A Benge Co.

  • Best Primary Care Professional

Dr. Hayley Hudson, DO, M.S.

Dr. Renah Gibson, DO

Dr. Chris Shearer, DO

Dr. Eve Switzer, M.D.

Riley Kline, PA-C

  • Best Realtor

Lori Dick

Torrie Vann

Amber Sprague

Amber Slater

Tara Dalton

  • Best Roofing

Billy G Payne Construction

Vargas Roofing

Eagle Heritage Roofing Inc

Good Choice Homes LLC

Fine Roofing and Remodeling

  • Best Senior Living/Care

Greenbrier Village & Burgundy Place

Baptist Village of Enid

The Commons

2nd Home Adult Daycare

Arbors Senior Living Center

  • Best Tattoo Parlor

Nick Wilcox – Omocke Ink

Aria Justice-Walker – Apothika Tattoo

Amber Bailey – Apothika Tattoo

Arielle Tocco – Tangent Wallflower Tattoo

Chris Bodelle – Blood Brothers

  • Best Thrift Store

Hope Outreach Marketplace

Doll House Thrift and Gift

Return Engagement

Rudy’s Re-Tail Thrift & More

Park Avenue Thrift

  • Best Veterinarian

Gerald Weinand – Wheatland Animal Clinic

Kristy Krueger – Krueger-Krisle Mobile Vet Services

Kara Ennen – Wheatland Animal Clinic

Ryan Staerkle – Staerkel Veterinary Clinic

Leslie Dykstra – Wheatland Animal Clinic

  • Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

Hideaway Pizza

Bricktown Brewery

Wingstop

Enid Axe Throwing

BIG Ways to Get Involved with the ESPCA!

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Author: Megan Lavicky

Be a Monthly Donor

As a monthly donor to the ESPCA, your contributions profoundly impact the lives of animals in need.

There are so many ways this helps, and here are just a few:

1. Reliable Funding for Daily Operations: Monthly donations provide a steady income stream, which is important for covering the shelter’s day-to-day expenses, including food, medical care, and maintenance.

2. Long-Term Planning: With regular funding, the ESPCA can plan long-term rescue operations and initiatives without the worry of fluctuating donations. This stability allows the staff to focus more on saving animals and less on finances.

3. Direct Impact on Animals: Your monthly support helps rescue more animals, provides necessary medical treatments, and secures loving homes for pets in need. Each donation, no matter the size, cumulatively makes a significant difference.

Volunteering at Off-Site Adoption Events

Volunteering at off-site adoption events is a rewarding way to connect with your community while helping animals find forever homes.

Here are a few things you might be doing:

1. Become a Pet Ambassador: At adoption events, you can serve as a pet ambassador by sharing the stories of the animals and helping potential adopters understand their unique personalities and needs. Your enthusiasm can inspire others to adopt.

2. Setup and Breakdown: Your support in organizing the adoption event space and packing it up afterward is invaluable. This behind-the-scenes work ensures that everything runs smoothly and helps create an inviting environment for visitors.

3. Socialization Skills: Off-site events provide a unique opportunity to socialize pets in various environments. This experience helps them become more adaptable and ready for their new homes. Engaging in a public setting can also enhance their appeal to potential adopters.

By becoming a monthly donor or volunteering at off-site adoption events, you can significantly impact the lives of animals at the ESPCA. Your actions not only help facilitate adoptions but also promote awareness of the needs of shelter animals within the community. To get involved, check out enidspca.org/donate and enidspca.org/volunteer! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Gaslight Theatre Announces Cast for “The Drowsy Chaperone” — A Musical Comedy Delight

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ENID, OKLA. — Gaslight Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of its upcoming summer musical The Drowsy Chaperone, directed by Renae Perry with choreography by Zoey Resler and Lindsey Newell. This toe-tapping, laugh-filled production runs July 18–20 and 25–26, 2025, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.

A parody of 1920s musical comedies, The Drowsy Chaperone is a love letter to the Golden Age of theatre. As the houselights dim, a solitary “Man in Chair” drops the needle on his favorite cast album, and the musical within the musical bursts to life in his living room. What follows is a madcap tale featuring a Broadway starlet giving up the stage for love, her debonair fiancé, a pair of bumbling gangsters, and of course, the drowsy chaperone herself — all brought to life through catchy songs, dazzling dance numbers, and nonstop laughs.

This production brings a vibrant mix of new energy and cherished familiarity to the Gaslight stage. The cast includes both longtime local performers and fresh faces, with talent coming not only from Enid, but also from across the state — including Bethany, Yukon, and Stillwater. “One of the most exciting parts of directing The Drowsy Chaperone is seeing the incredible blend of newcomers and veterans working together,” said director Renae Perry. “Every single cast member brings something special to the stage. It’s been amazing to watch this group bond and create something truly magical. Audiences are going to be blown away by the level of talent in this show.”


Cast of The Drowsy Chaperone:

  • Man in Chair – Keegan Zimmerman
  • Mrs. Tottendale – Mary Kent
  • Underling – Scott Garnand
  • Robert Martin – Jacob Ebersole
  • George – Lee McDaniel
  • Feldzieg – Curtis Crandall
  • Kitty – Brooklyn Phillips
  • Gangster #1 – Evan Goodner
  • Gangster #2 – Reed Bonge
  • Aldolpho – Bailey Bovenschen
  • Janet Van de Graaf – Julius Cundiff
  • The Drowsy Chaperone – Brooke Howard
  • Trix – Dominique Cannon
  • Superintendent/Ensemble – Venson Fields
  • Ensemble – Vivy Bobo, Ashley McConnell, Kaylee Hervey, Catina Sundvall, Hank Hanrahan

    Don’t miss your chance to experience this award-winning musical that has captivated audiences with its wit, charm, and show-stopping numbers.

    Tickets are on sale now at www.gaslighttheatre.org, by phone at 580-234-2307, or in person at the Gaslight Box Office (221 N. Independence, Enid, OK).

    Ticket Prices:
  • Adults: $20 in advance / $22 at the door
  • Military: $17 in advance / $19 at the door
  • Students: $10 in advance / $12 at the door

    About Gaslight Theatre:
    The Gaslight Theatre of Enid was founded in 1966 and is one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most active community theatres. Its mission is to provide a wide spectrum of high-quality theatrical entertainment to a broad audience in Enid and the surrounding communities, and to provide a setting for nonprofessional actors, directors, designers and technicians to learn and practice their art. Audition and ticket information is available on the Gaslight Theatre website, www.gaslighttheatre.org.

    The Oklahoma Arts Council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. The agency’s mission is to lead in the advancement of Oklahoma’s thriving arts industry. The Oklahoma Arts Council provides hundreds of grants to organizations in communities statewide each year, organizes professional development opportunities for the state’s arts and cultural sector, and manages the art collections at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Additional information is available at arts.ok.gov.

    For Tickets Contact:
    Gaslight Box Office
    www.gaslighttheatre.org
    office@gaslighttheatre.org
    580-234-2307
    221 N. Independence, Enid OK

Media Inquiries:
Heather Palmer
Marketing Committee Chair
newsletter@gaslighttheatre.org

About The Drowsy Chaperone
Music & Lyrics by
LISA LAMBERT and GREG MORRISON

Book by
BOB MARTIN and DON MCKELLA

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin
McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

The Drowsy Chaperone
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

City of Enid and Jiffy Trip Announce Transformational Downtown Development Project

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May 20, 2025 (Enid, OK) — The City of Enid and Jiffy Trip are proud to announce a new public-private partnership that will bring a vibrant downtown park and state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater to life just south of Park Street. This joint development is part of a larger economic revitalization initiative designed to breathe new life into the heart of Enid. As part of the project, Jiffy Trip will construct a new prototype store that blends modern design with community-centered amenities, further spurring investment in the Downtown Enid corridor.

This initiative is a major step toward fulfilling a decades-long vision to enhance the gateway into Downtown Enid. “For decades, we’ve worked toward improving the first impression visitors and residents experience when entering our downtown,” said Mayor David Mason. “This partnership is a bold step forward that aligns with our community’s goals for growth, beauty, and long-term economic strength.” With the addition of this development, the City anticipates more than doubling the sales tax revenue generated from the properties involved.

City Manager Jerald Gilbert emphasized the importance of the public-private model in moving large-scale projects forward. “Collaborations like this allow us to accelerate progress while being responsible stewards of public funds,” said Gilbert. “The projected growth in sales tax revenue will directly benefit Enid residents, helping fund key services and future infrastructure investments.” The City will soon be soliciting feedback from the community to gather input on features and programming that would make this new park “our Scissortail Park.”

Alex Williams, President of Jiffy Trip, shared his enthusiasm about contributing to Enid’s future. “We’re excited to invest in Downtown Enid and continue building on the momentum we’ve created together with The District and The One,” said Williams. “This new park, amphitheater, and prototype store represent our shared belief in the power of local partnerships to transform communities. We believe this is just the beginning of even greater things to come.”

About Jiffy Trip Convenience Store
Jiffy Trip is a family-owned convenience store chain with 30 locations in Oklahoma and
Arkansas. To learn more about Jiffy Trip, visit www.jiffytrip.com or follow on Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

May Doodle

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Embark on a Global Adventure at Leonardo’s Discovery Camp!

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Enid, OK – Leonardo’s Children’s Museum is excited to announce updated hours for its 2025 Summer Discovery Camp: Global Adventure, which hopes to offer families greater flexibility and even more hands-on fun — all at no additional cost.

This summer, the camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with early drop-off available at 7:30 AM and late pick-up until 12:30 PM, free of charge. This change expands the popular morning session into a single, extended format to better serve families and streamline camp operations.

“We know how important flexible and affordable summer activities are for families,” said Charlet Ringwald, Executive Director at Leonardo’s. “By extending our camp hours and eliminating additional fees, we’re working on creating a high-quality experience for both children and caregivers — without increasing the cost.”

Previously, families chose between morning and afternoon sessions. The museum’s decision to consolidate offerings into one extended morning session reflects both family feedback and the success of a similar structure used during Spring Break Camp. The change also supports long-term sustainability for the nonprofit organization. Generous sponsorship from Koch Industries and support from the Enid Regional Development Alliance help keep camp affordable while ensuring exciting, high-quality experiences for all campers.

This year’s Discovery Camp theme invites children to explore cultures from around the world through art, cooking, science, and culture. Campers will create art inspired by global traditions and artists, taste new flavors in engaging cooking sessions, imaginative play in the museum, outdoor activities in Adventure Quest, and more.

Each week is carefully curated to provide a fun and educational experience for children pre-K to 5th grade, with experienced educators leading each session.

Discounts are available including full camp, multi child, active military, and more. Scholarships are also available for both financial need and academics, thanks to a generous grant from the Harris Foundation.

“Discovery Camp is a continuation of the dream our founders, the Garriotts, had: to develop a place which will excite kids about discovery and learning in an adventurous non academic setting,” said Ringwald. “We’re excited to carry that vision forward and proud to offer a camp experience that inspires confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.”

Families can learn more and register at www.leonardos.org/programs.html

About Leonardo’s Children’s Museum

Leonardo’s is a 501c3 non-profit that has been serving Enid for more than 30 years with the mission of “enriching and inspiring children of all ages with hands on learning opportunities.”

Chopped Italian Pasta

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Hello friends, and welcome Spring! This month we’ll be continuing the trend of fresh ingredient recipes! This recipe is all about the fantastic Italian flavors and can be used as a chopped sandwich, or, as I experimented with it, a chopped pasta salad! Either way, you can’t go wrong! As always, feel free to add more or less of any ingredient to bring it to your idea of perfection! Now Serving, Chopped Italian Pasta!

Serves 4
50 pepperoni, quartered
2 cups cubed ham
16 slices of salami, chopped
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup shredded lettuce
4 tbsp diced banana peppers
1 cup Italian dressing
16 oz box rotini pasta
Shredded Provolone to top

Cook pasta as directed on box to desired softness. Meanwhile, mix all remaining ingredients besides the cheese in a large bowl. Drain pasta and add it to the bowl. If going with the sandwich version, preparing and adding the pasta is unnecessary – instead, use hoagie sandwich rolls.

Serve warm or chilled and sprinkle it with Provolone cheese! Enjoy!

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