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Champlin Pool Hosts: Annual Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race

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WHAT: Annual Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race

WHERE: Champlin Pool

WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

DETAILS: The City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will host the 2025 Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at Champlin Pool.
Boats must be made before the race and must be built from cardboard and duct tape. No additional building materials are allowed. Paddles must also be made out of cardboard and duct tape. Boats may be a maximum width of 60 inches (5ft) and a maximum length of 84 inches (7ft).

Teams must consist of four people, however, there can only be two people in the boat. All ages are welcomed, but team members 9 and younger must have an adult in the boat with them. Participants 12 and younger must have adult supervision with them. Life vests are encouraged.

There will be four awards given at the event:

Titanic Award – Goes to the boat who sinks in the most spectacular fashion
Spirit Award – Goes to the team who had the most fun
Best Design Award – Goes to the team with the most creative boat
Champion Award –Goes to the team that completes the race the fastest

For a full list of boat requirements, team racing rules, and registration form, go to Enid.org/BoatRace.

For more information, contact Pool Manager Jessica Nelson at 580-616-7210.

June E-Vents

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June 1-15
10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday
A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
Temporary exhibit featuring tattoo art by regional tattoo artists

June 3
6 pm – 7:45 pm
Park Outreach by Forgotten Ministries
Don Haskins Park (1714 S. 4th)

6:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

7 pm
NOC-Enid Monthly Planetarium Show
NOC-Enid Planetarium (Maine & Hedges)

June 4
7 pm – 9 pm
Family Fun Night Sponsored by Oakwood Christian Church
Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe)

7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)

June 5
11 am-12 pm
Veterans Coffee Social
OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Owen K. Garriott)

5-8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)

6 pm – 8 pm
Teen Swim Night
Champlin Pool (400 W. Cherokee)

6-8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)

6:30-9:30 pm
Music Bingo
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

June 6-8
8 am
USTA Central Region Baton Championship
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

June 6
6-9 pm
First Friday
Downtown Enid

6 pm – 9 pm
Paint & Sip Miniatures Night
Jezebel’s (121 E. Broadway)

7 pm – 10 pm
Live Music: Robert Allen
Classic Club (216 N. Washington)

June 7
9 am-12:30 pm
4RKids Walk & Carnival
4RKids (710 Overland Trail)

11 am-3 pm
History Alive!
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893

7:30 pm
Auto Racing: USL Non-Wing Sprints
Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)
Factory Stocks, Hot Shots, Sport Mods/B Mods

9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 10
4-6 pm
Sensory-Friendly Family Night
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)

6:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 10-14
6:30 pm
Summer Chautauqua
NWOSU-Enid (2929 E. Randolph)
“Anything Goes: America in the Roaring 20s” Characters include Al Capone, Zitkala-Sa, Zane Grey, Bessie Smith & Mae West.

June 11
3:15-4:15 pm
Sensory-Friendly Family Day
Spirit Express (3104 N. Van Buren)

5:30 pm
OSU Alumni Association Meeting
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)

June 12
5-8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)

6-8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)

6:30-9:30 pm
Music Bingo
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

June 13-14
7-11:30 pm
Van Buren Cruisers: Stayin’ Alive in 2025
Van Buren Street

June 14
9 am – 12pm
Enid Youth Fishing Clinic
Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe)
Free for First 50 Kids registered: www.enid.org/fishingclinic

9 am-12 pm
Enid Cars & Coffee
7 Brew Coffee (4010 W.. Garriott)
Meet in the morning, Cruise VB at night

9 am-5 pm
Girls Day Out Shopping Event
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

4-7 pm
Van Buren Cruisers Car Show
Chisholm Trail Professional Building (102 N. Van Buren)

9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 16
5-8 pm
Sensory-Friendly Family Night
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 17
6:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 18
Trivia
7:30 pm
Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)

June 19
11 am-12 pm
Veterans Coffee Social
OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Owen K. Garriott)

5-8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)

6-8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)

6:30-9:30 pm
Music Bingo
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E Randolph)

7:30 pm
Live Music: Yachtley Crew
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
Concert encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late 70s and early 80s

7:30 pm
Live Music: Turpin Tunes
Turpin Room at Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)

June 21
7:30-10 am
Monthly Breakfast Fly-In
Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.)
Barnstormers Breakfast Buffet $10.99 each.

11 am-3 pm
History Alive!
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893

8 pm
Dive-In Movie Night
Champlin Pool (400 W. Cherokee Ave.)

9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 24
6:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

June 25
Trivia
7:30 pm
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

June 26
5-8 pm
Enid Geeks Game Night
Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)

6-8 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)

6:30-9:30 pm
Music Bingo
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

7:30 pm
Singo
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

June 28
6-8 pm
Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Race
Champlin Pool (400 W Cherokee)

8 pm
Live Music: West Country Band
Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)

9 pm
Summer Beach Party!
RED (302 E. Maple)

9:30 pm
Karaoke
Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

Bringing the Outside Into Your Home This Summer

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One of my favorite things to do each summer is to stop by Red Bird Farm and check out the fresh u-cut flowers. In particular, I always look forward to taking some of their lush, aromatic lavender home with me. Whether it is keeping the lavender as part of a floral arrangement or utilizing the lavender to bring new flavor to my morning cup of coffee – there is a reason this flower is as beautiful as it is versatile.

DIY Lavender Simple Syrup

The first time I ever tried a lavender latte, I didn’t quite know what to make of it – I had never had a coffee taste like an aroma that is typically reserved for my sense of smell. But overtime, I came to savor the way my morning cup of joe reflected the seasonal delights of nature. That is why, when I brought home some freshly cut lavender last summer, I knew I wanted to make my own lavender simple syrup to flavor my coffee.

I followed a recipe from AllRecipes, and it requires 1 cup of water, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 tablespoon fresh lavender blossoms. All you do is, (1) combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, (2) bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves, (3) reduce heat and simmer for a minute and, (4) remove from the stove and let the flavors meld for 30 minutes. Once this is completed, you can pour the syrup through a mesh strainer into a container of your choosing.

Personally, I enjoy utilizing the simple syrup for my coffee. I add 1-2 teaspoons of the simple syrup into some milk before frothing, and then I pour the infused milk over my espresso. The end product is a light, floral-infused tasting latte. Coffee isn’t the only way to enjoy the simple syrup, though. A friend of mine used some in a delicious homemade lemonade recipe.

DIY Lavender Sachets

This summer, I plan on utilizing lavender to create homemade lavender sachets for my drawers and linen closet. In order to do this, you have to first dry out the lavender. This is done by taking a bundle of lavender, tying it together with some twine, and hanging it upside down for 2-4 weeks. After the lavender is dried-out, you collect the dried petals, place them in a sachet, and stash them in a location of your choosing. The end result is an all-natural relaxing scent.

Whether it’s with lavender or another type of natural by-product from the outdoors, I encourage you to explore the simple pleasure of bringing the outdoors inside your home this summer.

Best of Enid 2025 Winners

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The Best of Enid 2025 has come to a conclusion, and we have our winners! A special thank you to the community for not only nominating your favorites but for also voting so vigorously. The competition this year was closer than ever before! Whether you were a finalist or a nominee, being nominated and thought of is still a big deal, so congratulations to everyone involved. And another special thank you to the businesses and organizations, nominated or not, that make Enid what it is! Until next year!

  • 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

ENID CHARITY BALL RETURNS AUGUST 16, 2025, FOR AN EVENING OF GROWTH AND GIVING

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Enid, OK — The Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation (NOOF) is thrilled to announce the return of the Enid Charity Ball on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Golden Hour: An Evening of Growth and Giving,” promises an elegant evening of celebration, connection, and community impact—all in support of advancing rural healthcare in Northwest Oklahoma. Enid Charity Ball is proud to announce our 2025 Presenting Sponsors: GSP Health, INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital, and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center each committed to improving access to quality healthcare in our region.

Held annually as NOOF’s fundraiser, the Enid Charity Ball supports the Foundation’s Physician Recruitment Program, which provides mentoring, scholarships, hands-on experiences, and professional development to future physicians from high school through medical residency. A new component of the program offers financial incentives to physicians with ties to Northwest Oklahoma, encouraging them to return and serve the rural communities where they’re needed most.

The 2025 event will feature a formal dinner, craft cocktails, live and silent auctions, and live music by Hook, a fan-favorite regional band. Guests will be welcomed into a beautifully styled venue with hues of light and navy blue, gold, and wildflower-inspired colors, reflecting the warmth of Oklahoma’s sunsets and the promise of tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Over 250 guests are expected, including physicians, medical students, community leaders, donors, and healthcare advocates.

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the 2025 Physician of the Year Award, recognizing a physician who exemplifies service, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to medicine and community. Established in 2024, the award honors excellence in osteopathic medicine and local impact. Last year’s honoree, Dr. Gary Patzkowsky, is a long-respected physician in Enid. Inspired by his father’s dedication to family medicine, Dr. Patzkowsky has served the Enid area since 1983 in family practice, occupational medicine, and mentoring. He is known for his compassion, professionalism, and community service.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Diamond Patron – $5,400

• Two Reserved Tables for Eight

• Discounted Additional Tickets ($150 each)

• Sponsor Recognition (Website, Social Media, Program, Slideshow)

• Formal Acknowledgement at the Ball

Platinum Patron – $2,700

• One Reserved Table for Eight

• Discounted Additional Tickets ($150 each)

• Sponsor Recognition (Website, Social Media, Program, Slideshow)

• Formal Acknowledgement at the Ball

Gold Patron – $1,200

• Four Guest Seats

• Sponsor Recognition (Program & Slideshow)

Silver Patron – $600

• Two Guest Seats

• Sponsor Recognition (Program & Slideshow)

Tickets, sponsorships, and event details are available at www.enidcharityball.com.

For media inquiries or sponsorship confirmations, please contact info@noofok.org.

How Can Skilled Nursing Facilities Benefit Older Adults?

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Often, a person is not ready to return to their home safely following hospitalization and needs more care to continue to gain strength and improve health. A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a type of nursing facility with the necessary staff and equipment to temporarily treat, manage, and observe your condition and evaluate your care following a hospital stay. SNFs can be part of nursing homes or hospitals. When you’re admitted to a SNF, you may get care from:

  • Doctors
  • Registered nurses
  • Licensed practical and vocational nurses
  • Physical and occupational therapists
  • Speech-language pathologists

All qualifying patients have the right to choose which skilled nursing facility they wish to provide their care. It is important to have an idea of the facilities and services available in your area before the need arises.

Why would I need care in a SNF?

SNFs offer both skilled nursing and skilled therapy care. Skilled nursing care is designed to help improve your condition through nursing and medical services and prevent or delay it from worsening. Skilled therapy care is designed to improve your condition through physical, occupational, and speech therapies and set up a maintenance program to maintain your condition and delay or prevent it from worsening. Skilled care helps you get better, function more independently, and may help you manage your health moving forward.

Will Medicare cover SNF care?

Typically, Medicare will cover the first 20 days of SNF care at 100%. Medicare then covers 80% of the next 80 days, with secondary insurance covering the remaining 20%.

Medicare will cover SNF care only if all of these are true:

  • You have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and have days left in your benefit period
  • You have a medically necessary inpatient hospital stay of 3 consecutive days (3 midnights) or more (called a “qualifying hospital stay”)
  • Your hospitalization was for a medical need determined to be a qualified skilled need by Medicare

How long does Medicare cover SNF care?

Medicare uses a period of time called a benefit period to keep track of how many days of SNF benefits you use and how many are still available. A benefit period begins on the day you start getting inpatient hospital or SNF care. You can get up to 100 days of SNF coverage in a benefit period. Your benefit period ends:

  • When you haven’t been in a SNF or a hospital for at least 60 days in a row
  • If you remain in a SNF without getting skilled care there for at least 60 days in a row
  • Once you use 100 days in your benefit period

There’s no limit to the number of benefit periods you can have. However, once a benefit period ends, you must have another 3-day qualifying hospital stay and meet other requirements before you can get up to another 100 days of SNF benefits.

Greenbrier Skilled Nursing has served Enid and Northwest Oklahoma since 1998. Medical Director Dr. Thomas Snyder, Skilled Nursing Director Bobbie Jo Sutton, and physical therapists Dan and Lisa Burchel have provided compassionate and high-quality care to patients since opening day. One of the first freestanding skilled nursing facilities in Oklahoma, Greenbrier Skilled has developed a reputation for providing exceptional care and enabling patients to return to their homes stronger, healthier, and more successful in daily life. Private pay options are available for patients not qualifying for Medicare admission, and tours are welcome. Call 580-242-5104 for more information.

Applications Are Now Open for Leadership Greater Enid Class XXXV!

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Since 1990, Leadership Greater Enid has worked to select, challenge, develop, and educate citizens in the greater Enid area who have demonstrated an interest in local issues. The power of this experience can build meaningful connections, inspire civic engagement, and shape the future of our community.

If you know someone who’s ready to grow as a leader, deepen their understanding of Enid, and join a strong network of passionate individuals, please encourage them to apply. Ideal candidates are emerging or established leaders who are eager to engage, serve, and make a lasting impact.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Learn more and apply at: www.leadershipgreaterenid.com

Leadership Greater Enid strives to inspire today’s leaders for tomorrow—and prepare tomorrow’s leaders for today.

FURever Friends Animal Rescue – Local Legend

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FURever Friends Animal Rescue is located in a building over on Grand, but their services reach wider and further than the building from which they operate. They’ve been operating for approximately 15 years, and their mission is “to provide vet care, love, and compassion to abused strays and neglected dogs.” They strive to “provide them with a loving, safe environment while ensuring that they are placed in loving furever homes.” In addition to the care and compassion they show animals, they also want to educate people on vet care, which includes spaying, neutering, and vaccinations. What started as an effort to be a resource for animals in the community quickly turned into a full-blown rescue organization.

When FURever Friends Animal Rescue takes on an animal, they provide them with a complete vetting, which includes spaying, neutering, checking them for parasites, vaccinations, heartworm check, and Bordetella checks. They also take on a lot of sick and injured animals, and they care for them while nurturing them back to health and ultimately finding them a furever home. Melba Evans, Director of FURever Friends, recalls spending up to $8,000 on one dog while getting them the care they needed. They’ve also helped many pet owners and lovers with food, crates, and vet care. They’ve even been a financial lifeline for pets in need of emergency veterinarian lifesaving care. To date, FURever Friends Animal Rescue has rescued close to 10,000 animals.

As an organization, they operate on the kindness of individual donors and supporters. They recently opened up Rudy’s Re-Tail Thrift Store, and all proceeds from the thrift store go to FURever Friends. Donations are used for vet care, food, supplies, utilities, and facility maintenance, and they take donations of cleaning supplies, dog food, clothes, household items, pet supplies, tools, and etc.

Melba states, “We would love for the community to know that we have been dedicated to saving lives in Enid and the surrounding communities for the last 15 years.” Trinity Currier has now rescued two dogs from FURever Friends Animal Rescue, and she states “FURever Friends gives neglected, abandoned, and mistreated dogs a second chance. We’ve rescued both of our dogs from FURever Friends! The organization helped them find their furever home, and we couldn’t be more grateful”. Melba continues with, “I’ve wanted to give up so many times, but my heart just can’t give up on the lives that need us.” That unwavering support, dedication, and perseverance coupled with the impact the organization has had and the number of lives they’ve saved and changed for the better is exactly what makes FURever Friends Animal rescue a Local Legend.

Burgundy Invites Enid Community to Tour Open House

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Enid, OK, June 6th, 2025 — Burgundy Place Independent Apartments (a community by Greenbrier Village) has exciting news for everyone in the local area…especially for those active seniors entering their golden years! Voted “Best Senior Living of Enid 2024” by Enid Monthly and “Reader’s Choice Senior Care in 2024” by Enid News & Eagle, event attendees will receive an exclusive look at all the ways Burgundy Place reinforces important opportunities for residents to “Live Life to the Fullest”!

On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 10am-3pm, Burgundy is proudly opening its doors to give the public a private touring experience of our premier independent Senior Living Apartments. Located at 1600 W. Willow, this open house will feature expertly-guided tours across our sprawling campus by members of our highly-trained staff, making this is a wonderful opportunity to view why Greenbrier Village communities, such as Burgundy Place, have consistently been chosen as Enid’s best over the years. With around-the-clock security, an in-house Maintenance Staff, Weekly Housekeeping, Complimentary Transportation Monday through Friday, and plenty of healthy opportunities for fun and socialization from our abundant activity calendar, Burgundy has created an environment for the independent senior who wants to practice aging in elegance. Our efforts at Burgundy make living the lifestyle you’ve always loved so much easier, even during the transition into your golden era of retirement.

“What sets our independent living apart is our unwavering commitment to freedom, while still providing support. Residents enjoy the lifestyle they want, with peace of mind, knowing help is always near with our 24/7 security,” states Tanner Fore, manager of Burgundy Place apartments. “We’re not just providing housing, we’re creating a vibrant, worry-free way of life that truly resembles and feels like your home!”

Burgundy will be showcasing our unique facility features on June 14th, such as: our on-site Theatrical Cinema, heavily-stocked Library, fully equipped Gym, Café Burgundy, Hair Salon & Nail Salon, plus our new “Miraculous Serenity” Spa & Massage Room. Having made renovations to several of our 1- & 2-bedroom options, our spacious apartment units offer a full kitchen, large living space, and a patio or balcony for gazing out upon our lush garden landscaping. A luxurious gazebo sits within an oasis of colorful flora around our community backyard, and a laundry room can be found on each floor throughout our ever-expanding facilities. Housed at the perfect central location in Enid, close to grocery markets, shopping centers, and a variation of local eateries, you’ll have plenty of options to continue your daily life with ease and grace. Burgundy Place is close to all of Enid’s major access roads, with enough distance between you and the noise, making it the perfect urban retirement location.

The Hackett Family have anchored a continued legacy in the Enid community through their senior living and nursing care facilities. With senior communities ranging from Independent Apartments (Burgundy Place, 1600 W. Willow), an Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Care Facility with a secure Dementia Unit (both at The Homes of Greenbrier), and a Skilled Nursing Unit also located on the original Greenbrier campus (1119 E. Owen K. Garriott), they continue to embrace the philosophy of aging in the most loving and pragmatic ways possible.

“It doesn’t matter what your age is—we want to feel loved, we want to love others, we want to have purpose and feel safe, and most of all…no matter our age…we want to have fun!!! Greenbrier Village General Manager and Owner, Lori Hackett-Long, continues to emphasize, “We truly are Not Bound by Age. [Aspects covered in her book, also titled “Not Bound by Age”, written through her years of Gerontology studies.] That is why we have designed amenities to support independence, while adding potential to overall quality of life. It is independent living, so you can choose to do your own thing or you have the option to participate in socialization by attending one of our weekly activities or events. We make sure we offer our Burgundy residents plenty of opportunity to go out for a special group lunch or dinner, or attend one of the many things happening around town— these experiences together create deeper bonds with others, whether in-house activities or events around town on the ‘Burgundy Bus’. Strong bonds lead to relationships that give way to a meaningful life, with opportunity to interact and support one another. This, truly, is our whole team’s mission—cultivation of a flourishing life for our residents, where they have emotional support, housing security, social community, and too much fun—all of which we strive to serve on a daily basis with a hefty portion of love and compassion.”

As owners of Burgundy Place, which is a creation sprung from the successes of Greenbrier Village, utilizing knowledge, dedication, and compassion passed down to the heirs of Herman and Gail Hackett, the family’s business model has extended far beyond the rooms, services, and amenities offered within their facilities. They’ve created a family among the residents and staff members that grace the halls each and every day. Greenbrier Village has become the standard in living a legacy, and Burgundy Place is waiting to say, “Welcome Home!”.

The public is invited to join us for this splendid open house occasion and tour all the wonders offered within Enid’s Best Retirement Apartment Community: Burgundy Place.

Main Street Enid Launches “Locals’ Night Out” to Celebrate Downtown Businesses

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ENID, OKLA. — Main Street Enid is introducing a new monthly event aimed at bringing the community together and highlighting the best of Downtown Enid. The first-ever Locals’ Night Out will take place on Thursday, June 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The event invites residents to shop, drink, dine, and explore downtown while supporting locally owned businesses. Each purchase made at participating businesses during the event earns shoppers an entry into a prize drawing. Prizes include Downtown Enid Gift Cards and a Tabletop Blackstone Griddle, donated by Tinker Federal Credit Union, which will be awarded to one lucky grand prize winner.

“This is a fun and easy way to support the small businesses that make Downtown Enid such a special place,” said Natalie Rapp, Executive Director of Main Street Enid. “Whether you’re picking up a gift, grabbing dinner, or just exploring what’s new, Locals’ Night Out gives our community another reason to come downtown and enjoy the district.”

Businesses participating in the June 19 event include:
Jezebel’s Emporium and Tea Room
SHE .An All Girl’s Store
Boho Teepee
The Turquoise Boutique
Enid Axe
Enid Brewing Co.
Isabellas By Yaneli
The Doll House Thrift
Walker’s Western Store
Return Engagement
The Alibi Bar
Manopolis

Locals’ Night Out is part of Main Street Enid’s ongoing efforts to support economic vitality and community engagement in the downtown district. The event will return each month with new opportunities to shop local and enjoy the charm of Enid’s historic core.

For more information, visit www.MainStreetEnid.org or follow Downtown Enid & Main Street Enid on social media.

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