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All the World’s a Stage…

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And in celebrating this 30th year of free performances of Shakespeare in the Park, the Gaslight players are taking Shakespeare to several stages to show off their Shakespearean chops.

“In choosing this year’s plays, the Gaslight Board, selection committee and directors started throwing around the idea of making the season Shakespeare “themed” to honor the 30 years of Shakespeare in the Park,” said Board President Frank Baker. “Not everything is Shakespeare related, but several of the plays are, and we are excited to show them off.”

The season starts on September 15th, with the classic “Hamlet” at Government Springs Park. “I am just tickled that we have been able to do free Shakespeare in the Park for 30 years,” says Baker, “I can’t think of many communities that have been able to do so, but we have been so lucky to have had some great people like Mary McDonald and Dave Abbott, who came up with the idea and championed it for many years, but also some of the younger folks, like Bailey Wilson (Hamlet Director) and her husband Alex Johnson (paying Hamlet), who have really stepped up and taken the mantle. Without the newer generation, it might be much more difficult.”

Other Shakespeare themed performances this season include “As You Like It,” by the Gaslight Teens, “Rosencrants and Guildenstern Are Dead” and Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” “It is going to be a fun season,” says Baker, “and we really appreciate the support of the community partners and the Oklahoma Arts Council which allow us to do what we do.”

As for Gaslight Theatre itself, it is hard to miss the big changes they have had over the last couple of years. “We started a capital campaign to raise a million dollars, and then Covid hit, so we had to take a bit of a step back. The good news is that we are back at it and recently finished the marquee and renovations of the Turpin Theater, the small black box theater connected to the larger theater space. With that renovation we will be able to open up the big doors and have a cool indoor/outdoor social area to use. Next up, we hope to replace the seating in the large theater as well as several other planned renovations,” said Baker. According to Capital Campaign Chairperson Tiffany Harvey, they are more than 1/3 of the way to their goal.

As for the upcoming season, Baker says to expect great performances from what is some of the most diverse and talented group of performers, directors, and stage managers the Gaslight has ever had. “As an organization, I am so happy we have the demographics we do, from the really active and talented Gaslight Teens, to the younger generation in their 20’s and 30’s and us more “experienced” crew, Gaslight is really strong. And we are really happy to serve the community.” Whether it’s at Government Springs Park, the Turpin, Gaslight Theatre or even Stride Bank Center, check out what this great community acting group has to offer. Afterward you are certain to believe that “parting is such sweet sorrow.”

Young Adult Book Review: Foul Lady Fortune

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Chloe Fuksa
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Author: Chloe Gong
Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa

Foul Lady Fortune is the first book in the newest young adult duology from author Chloe Gong. It is historical fiction, with some fantasy elements as well. Gong’s prior series was These Violent Delights, and this new book takes place in the same world, with the same characters, but a few years later, in 1931. The setting of the book is Shanghai, China, as the Nationalists battle the Communists for control of the country, and as they both try to fend off a Japanese takeover.

Rosalind Lang is an assassin who, due to a life-saving injection, can instantly heal any of her wounds and who will forevermore stay at 19 years old. As mysterious chemical attacks start killing people around the city, Rosalind is paired up with Orion Hong to act as a married couple and go undercover at a Japanese newspaper. Soon, the two are being trailed at night, their car is bombed, and they are arrested for treason, among other wild things. Can Rosalind and Orion save themselves, while also connecting the dots to prevent any further attacks?

Foul Lady Fortune certainly has its great moments, but at least for this reviewer, there were numerous parts that just didn’t seem believable. Rosalind, for instance, is sometimes portrayed as tough, hard-charging, and brilliant – and yet at other times makes foolish decisions in order to advance the plot. As well, between the three different sides and the secret identities and the double agents and triple agents, it seemed rather difficult to remember who was who and which side of the conflict each character was on. The author has stated that readers don’t need to read the These Violent Delights series beforehand, but I think doing so would really help with understanding Foul Lady Fortune better. The exciting part, though, is that the sequel to this book, Foul Heart Huntsman, is due out this September, and it does have a fantastic cliffhanger to pick up and run with.

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Foul Lady Fortune today!

Comedy Night at Gaslight Theatre

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Enid, Oklahoma – Get ready for an evening of laughter and entertainment as Headliner Jon Carden takes the stage at the Gaslight Theatre in Enid, Oklahoma. This side-splitting comedy extravaganza is set to take place on September 22nd, with doors opening at 7:00 PM.

Headlining the Hilarity

Jon Carden, has climbed upward from the very bottom of society and has reached, at the very least, the middle. Comedy provided Jon an opportunity to fashion tales of his turbulent upbringing in the backwoods trailers of North Carolina into a craft that has landed him on some of the biggest stages in the country. Joining Jon Carden on this comedy journey are the talented comics Trever Carreon and Enid Local Colt Lack. Together, they will add their unique comedic flair.

Event Information

General admission tickets are available for just $10 online at bit.ly/EnidComedy23. For those who prefer to secure their tickets at the door, they will also be available. Additionally, military personnel can enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing tickets at the door. A cash beer and wine bar will be available, offering a selection of beverages to enhance the evening’s enjoyment. All beverage sales will go to support Gaslight Theatre. Age Restriction Please note that this show is exclusively for individuals aged 18 years and older. Proper identification may be required at the door.

This unforgettable comedy night is made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Dr. Rebecca Lewis DO. We extend our gratitude for her commitment to bringing laughter and joy to the Enid community. Production for this remarkable event is expertly handled by Blasier.Pro, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. Gaslight Theatre graciously opens its doors to host this night of comedy, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for all attendees.

To stay up to date with Blasier.Pro, upcoming events, and more please visit the official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/blasier.pro. or https://www.blasier.pro/.

Park Avenue Thrift Outdoor Outlet Returns

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[Enid, OK] – Park Avenue Thrift’s Outdoor Outlet returns this year on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am – 2pm just west of Park Avenue Thrift, outside on 150 W. Park Street. 

“We had our first Outdoor Outlet in July of 2022, and it was such a fun event. Our thrifters loved it, so we knew we wanted to bring it back this year,” said Stela Jantzen, Park Avenue Thrift Executive Director. “We wanted to make it bigger and better than last year. We decided to move it to a bigger location and Park Street was the perfect spot.”

Park Avenue Outdoor Outlet is an outdoor fill-a-bag sale where you bring your own plastic grocery bag and fill it up with items that will be available for purchase at the event site. Clothing, housewares, media, linens, craft items, jewelry, electronics, hardware, and toys will be items for sale at the Outdoor Outlet. You are encouraged to bring your own plastic grocery bags, and whatever items you can fit in your bags will be $2 a bag. 

“We have so much fun at these events, and love seeing both familiar and new faces coming out to treasure hunt. There will be so many amazing items to purchase!” says Malvin Arter, Park Avenue Thrift Operations Manager. “Park Avenue employees will be on hand to restock throughout the event, and to help answer any questions. Just look for the Park Avenue Crew t-shirt!”

There is no limit to how many bags you bring and fill. Cash/card accepted but cash preferred. Registers will be outside at the event so you can shop the Outlet then pay for your bag(s) at their outdoor checkout table. All items are first come, first serve, no holds, and all sales are final. Park Avenue Thrift asks that you do not take filled Outdoor Outlet bags inside the store.

“Since we have more space for our Outdoor Outlet, we invited friends to be a part of the fun! We will have El Monchis Snacks and Kona Ice set up selling delicious treats and Enid Axe will have their mobile trailer out,” Jantzen says. 

Park Avenue Thrift is an Oklahoma 501(c)(3) that exists to strengthen the Enid community and serve others by collecting donations, running a top-notch thrift store, and giving the proceeds to Enid nonprofits that invest in quality-of-life initiatives.
To stay up to date with Park Avenue Thrift news, please visit the official Facebook or Instagram page for Park Avenue Thrift at www.facebook.com/ParkAvenueThriftEnid or www.instagram.com/ParkAvenueThriftEnid.

A New School Year and a New Pilot Program

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Summer is officially over, and the new school year is in full swing. Along with new students, new adventures and the new year, we are launching a dual-credit pilot program that allows students to take one course at OBA taught by a qualified teacher and receive their usual high school credit as well as college credit for that course through Oklahoma Baptist University.

Leading the charge is none other than Dr. Benjamin Lentz. Dr. Lentz became a teacher after first serving in the Air Force and the Army and attending medical school. His time in the military included service in Iraq. After retiring from the military, Lentz decided to get back into the classroom and attend medical school. After being away from family for so long, Lentz decided it was time to come back home to Enid. When enrolling his daughter at OBA, the Lord opened a door for a job opportunity right here at OBA.

Dr. Lentz teaches a wide range of subjects in the upper-level high school courses. General Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry are his minimum course load. He also teaches a few other elective courses that alternate based on want. Each class for Dr. Lentz operates uniquely, as different subjects have different curriculums. Dr. Lentz said he enjoys the change up every hour and that it definitely keeps him on his toes.

With all of that said, Dr. Lentz is excited about the new dual-credit pilot program that we are trying out this year. Here’s what he had to say about it all:

“This coming year, we will be piloting an amazing opportunity for the students with dual-credit courses. In partnership with Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) students who enroll can obtain actual college credits on OBU transcripts for the completion of some of their high school courses. Amazingly, OBU and OBA have agreed to do this at a surprisingly reduced tuition price, charging only for the bare minimums, which means the student (and the families) will be paying only about a third to a half of the price per credit hour that other colleges in the area charge. This will be such a boon to our families in these economically difficult times.

Additionally, I am really pleased how the administration and OBU have gone about this process, where we can give students (and families) cheaper college credits without just rubber-stamping classes. For example, our OBA instructors that are teaching dual-credit courses are having to become adjunct professors at OBU which includes demonstrating advanced knowledge of their subjects equivalent to a college instructor. Here again, OBA is blessed with a high percentage of teachers with masters or doctorate degrees.

This year I will be piloting our first dual-credit science course, taking our previous one full year Human Anatomy & Physiology class and restructuring and aligning it to fit the same content and rigor as two separate OBU courses: Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. We will complete the first course of Human Anatomy in the fall and then the second course in Human Physiology in the spring. Each class is worth four (4) hours of college credit, so our students stand to earn eight (8) credit hours this year, which they can apply towards their college undergraduate degrees. Students who elect to take the class for college credit have extra readings, assignments, and even extra questions on exams that ensure they are meeting the rigor of a college-level course. This means that we will have a mixture of students in the same class, some taking it for college credit and some just for high school credit, but the bar for the grade will be raised to different expectation levels.

Finally, while we are still working out the mix of classes, in addition to dual-credit courses we are still offering AP Courses. Similar to dual-credit courses, students in AP courses can earn college credit. However, instead of just completing the course, AP students study a specific subject during the year and then take a common multiple hour exam over all the material at the end of the year. Depending on how they score on this exam, different colleges will give the student often between 3 and 10 college credit hours. AP Exam scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being excellent, and most schools offering college credit for scores of 3 or above. I was very excited to recently learn this month that the average score for my AP students’ exams last May was an outstanding 4 with a third scoring a perfect 5.”

OBA also accepts concurrent college courses from government universities as elective credits. This flexible option allows an increasing number of students to use elective hours to do online classes for both OBA and the University/College’s credit. We are grateful that our teachers are excited to take on the dual-credit opportunities for students. In addition to Human Anatomy & Physiology, English Composition I taught by Daniel Cummins will be offered for dual-credit as well. We hope that this is just the beginning for dual-credit options at OBA!

Football!

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Sophia Faulk
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Hey y’all and welcome back to the Teen Scene column in Enid Monthly!! Most of you reading this probably know that September is a time for Fun, Fall and my personal favorite… FOOTBALL. So, this month I am going to be sharing stories about my experiences with the sport. LET’S GOO!!

Ever since I was a little girl, I remember attending the Oklahoma State football games with my dad and tailgating with him and all of his friends. Sometimes I would see people playing Beer Pong and would want to join but for obvious reasons, I couldn’t so I made my own game called WATER PONG. It was one of my favorite games to play. When we would go into Boone Pickens Stadium, it was one of the coolest things I had ever seen. Being the little girl that I was, I didn’t understand too much about football. Now it is my favorite sport to watch. The food is AMAZING at the tailgating parties, the people are such a joy to listen to and of course, the games and traditions are so heartwarming. My favorite traditions at games are the call back where one side of the stadium says ORANGE and the other side screams POWER, watching Bullet run across the field after Touchdowns and the Ride ‘em Cowboys song. I love being able to argue with boys at school about which team is better: OU or OSU and of course, my answer is always OSU. Since last season I started going to almost every home game and am looking forward to doing the same this season. I am especially excited to watch our QB Gunnar Gundy, WR Brennan Presley and DB Dylahn Mckinney. 

I love High School football games just as much as OSU games. Getting to dress up for the themes is one of my favorite parts. I also enjoy getting to watch the boys I personally know play. My favorite game would have to be Homecoming because the dance is usually the Saturday after. After almost every home game we have this thing called 5th quarter where anyone from Enid High goes to the gym to hangout and eat after the football games till about 11. I remember having the best time playing volleyball and football with all of my friends there. Another cool thing we do is called Big Blue Block Parties where they have some booths and cool games for people to play outside of the stadium before the games. 

Thank you for reading this month’s article. I hope you enjoyed it. I would love to hear about your experiences with football so email me at tweenscenenid@gmail.com. Also, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles.

Adult Book Review: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women

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Chloe Fuksa
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Author: Lisa See
Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Book Store

Do you like historical fiction but want a break from World War II Europe? Author Lisa See’s newest novel, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, is set in 15th-century China and is inspired by the true story of a woman doctor, Tan Yunxian. See’s prior two books were The Island of Sea Women and The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and this one is just as incredible, if not more so. The book is structured in four parts, for the four stages of a woman’s life – Milk Days, Hair-Pinning Days, Rice-and-Salt Days, and Sitting Quietly – and it comes in at the perfect length of 340 pages.

We meet young Yunxian at the age of eight, as she’s being taught about a woman’s place in Chinese culture and as she’s enduring the practice of foot binding. When her mother dies due to an infection, Yunxian is sent to live with her grandparents, who introduce her to Chinese medicine and the ways to help heal others. After an arranged marriage at age 15, though, when Yunxian goes to live with her husband’s family, her mother-in-law strictly forbids her from helping others, believing that that task belongs solely to a male doctor. As women realize, though, that only Yunxian knows firsthand what they’re going through, and as word of her secret cures reach farther and farther, she can’t help but treat those who call upon her. Furthermore, when a smallpox outbreak happens, the male doctor is nowhere to be found – only Yunxian has the compassion and courage to jump into action to save her family and household.

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is an utterly fascinating book in so many aspects. There’s the details of Chinese medicine and the use of certain herbs and concoctions. There’s the social hierarchy that governed every aspect of life. There’s the countless barriers that Yunxian and other women faced and had to overcome. There’s the beautiful friendships that carried the women through good times and bad. This book is such a change in terms of time and place from other works of historical fiction out now, and it really is just an enthralling read.

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women today!

September E-Vents

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Rob Houston
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September 1-October 20
10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday
This is how we Rebuilt Exhibit
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)

September 1
6- 9 pm
First Friday | Speakeasy September
Downtown Enid

6:30 pm
NW OK Walk for Hope
Downtown Enid

7 pm
Live Music: TBD
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 pm
Travis Ledoyt: Elvis Impersonator
Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence)

September 2
8 am-12 pm
Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market
Rowdy Stickhorse (626 S. Hoover)

8 am-3 pm
Ski Lake/Red Bird Farm Triathlon
Red Bird Farm (8812 N. US Hwy 81)

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 pm
Live Music: TBD
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

8 pm – 11 pm
Live Music: Country Vault Band
Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)

9 pm
Superhero Night Party!
RED (302 E. Maple)
Costume Contest for cash prize, Superhero themed cocktails, all real life heroes get in free, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Teachers, Military

September 3
9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 5
6 pm
Singo
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 6-10
Garfield County Free Fair
Garfield County Fairgrounds (111 W. Purdue)

September 6
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 7
6 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 8
6:30 pm
Glow on Main Street | Awards & Fundraising Gala
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

September 9
8 am-12 pm
Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market
Rowdy Stickhorse (626 S. Hoover)

10 am-5 pm
Wedding Expo
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

7 pm
Live Music: Jake Bowers
Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

7:30 pm
Auto Racing: Sooner Late Models
Enid Speedway (312 E. Oxford)

7:30 pm
Live Music: Drink 182
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

8 pm – 11 pm
Live Music: Rich Rodriguez
Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)

8 pm
Live Music: Backstage Pass
Pheasant Run Golf Club (1702 Clubhouse Dr.)

9 pm
Customer Appreciation Celebration!
RED (302 E. Maple)
Free Cover, Free Food!

September 10
6 pm
Live Music: Scott Ryan & The Devilish Folk
The Alibi (224 W. Broadway)

9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 11
7 pm
Garfield County Free Fair Premium Sale
Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

September 12
6 pm
Singo
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 13
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 14
6 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm
Open Mic Night
RED (302 E. Maple)
Calling all singers, artists, poets, musicians

September 15-16
Cherokee Strip Days
Downtown Enid

September 15-17
8 pm
30th Annual Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Government Springs Park (509 W. Oklahoma)

September 15
7 pm
Football: Enid vs. Edmond North (Homecoming)
Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)

7:30 pm
Live Music: Ian Munsick
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

September 16
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

12 pm -11 pm
Anniversary Party
Happy’s Place-Chicaros (117 W. Oxford)
Revolt, Borrowed Time, Knight Rider, Robert Allen and more!

7:30 pm
Enid Symphony Orchestra Presents Flipside: The Patti Page Story
Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)

9 pm
Live Music: Scott Ryan and the Devilish Folk Live
P&T’s (408 N. Independence)

9 pm
Emo Night Party!
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 17
9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 19
6 pm
Singo
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 20
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 21
6 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 22-23
5 pm-8 am
Camping in the Park
Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe)
Free, reservations required by Sept. 19 through Parks & Recreation Department

September 22
7 pm
Live Music: David Phelps
Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Garriott)

7 pm
Football: Enid vs. Jenks
Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)

7 pm
Live Comedy: Jon Carden, Trever Carreon & Andrew Rose
Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)

9-11 pm
Micro Wrestling Federation
CW Scooters (3630 N. Van Buren)

September 23
7:30-10 am
Breakfast Fly-In
Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.)

10 am-1 pm
Fundraiser: 4RKIDS Walk
4RKids (710 Overland Trail)

9 pm
Tik Tok Dance Party!
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 24
9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 26
6 pm
Singo
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 27
7:30 pm
Trivia
Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

9 pm
Karaoke
RED (302 E. Maple)

September 28
6 pm
Trivia
Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

September 29

September 30-October 1
8 am – 4:30 pm
Blue Thumb Training for Stream Protection Volunteers
Autry Technology Center (1201 W. Willow)
For more information visit www.bluethumbok.com

September 30
9 am-5 pm
Red Bird Farm Harvest Market
Red Bird Farm (8812 N. US Hwy. 81)

10 am-5 pm
The Market Fall Craft Show
Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)

11 am-2 pm
Redeemer Lutheran Oktoberfest
Redeemer Lutheran Church (215 S. Cleveland)

3 pm-11 pm
Live Music: Fling at the Springs
Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma)

7 pm
The Beach Boys
Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

Cans 4 Change

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Author: Megan Lavicky

Hooray for a free way to help the animals! 

Have you heard about Cans 4 Change? The ESPCA collects aluminum drinking cans to recycle them. The cans help raise money to fund SNIP, ESPCA’s low-cost spay/neuter program. This program is income-based with a sliding scale for the co-pay. In 2023, the ESPCA has done over 500 spay and neuter surgeries, administered 1090 vaccines, and done 134 microchips for the public. SNIP helps by preventing unwanted litters that will impact the shelters later on. There is a waitlist with the high community demand for this critical service, but the ESPCA and the medical team work hard to get in as many surgeries as possible each month. You can be a part of making a difference by donating your aluminum drinking cans.  

There are four convenient locations:

ESPCA

1116 Overland Trail

Tractor Supply

4010 W Owen K Garriott Rd

Groom Closet Pet Center

2005 W Chestnut Ave

Park Avenue Thrift

507 S Grand Ave

Pull right up to any of the bins and toss your bag of aluminum drinking cans in, knowing you’ve done a good thing to help the animals and your community. At the Park Avenue Thrift location, they will even take your cans at their donation drop-off. This location is excellent if you have difficulty tossing the bag in the bin’s top. 

The ESPCA team has been excited about the impact the cans have made. In August, the Cans 4 Change program added up to $709.30. The dollar amount varies each month, but the ESPCA stretches every dollar, so with the community donations toward Spay It Forward, Cans 4 Change, and a generous grant from Park Avenue Thrift Enid, the program is still going strong in the second half of 2023. For more information about SNIP, click the “programs” link at enidspca.org. You’ll find the details as well as the 2023 pricing. 

The ESPCA’s mission is to provide compassionate care to companion animals awaiting adoption. Their hope is to provide beneficial services to people to champion the human/animal bond. Want to add a new family member to your home? All ESPCA pet adoptions include a spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip. The small adoption fee of $85 to $125 means your pet will be off to a great start on the “right paw”! You can see more adoptable pets at enidspca.org/adopt and even complete your application online.

Lindy Chambers – Local Legend

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Robert Faulk
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Lindy Chambers graduated from Enid High School in 1967. Soon after graduating, she met the love of her life John, and they were married in 1968. Lindy was a preacher’s wife, and that was her main focus while her 2 children were at home. After her kids went on to start their own lives, Lindy began her career and volunteerism in 1994. She has always had a heart for Enid, and this is what stemmed her several years of making Enid a better place. Lindy started her volunteer work in 1994 with Main Street Enid. She quickly realized how much she loved the Main Street mission, and her volunteer work would later become her career when she became the Main Street Director from 2001-2012 where she also managed Cherokee Strip Conference Center. She spoke at multiple state and national Main Street Conventions & won the state Main Street manager of the year in 2012. She was a huge part of Enid Lights Up the Plains from its conception and she and her husband John worked tirelessly to make the event a success.

Even a full-time job could not keep Lindy from helping the community in numerous ways. Lindy was the Garfield County Safe Kids Coalition Coordinator from 1996 to 2001. She did a Pegasys show called For Your Own Safety and worked closely with the EFD in developing the child fire safety mobile house for educating young people about the danger of fires. She served as a Chamber Ambassador on United Way committees, on the Enid Community Band Committee with Doc Bryant, committee chair of the Art District Board, and on the Enid First committee.

She was an advocate for Leonardo’s Children’s Museum construction, Kites over Enid, and was emcee for Fling at the Springs for several years. She was a member of the Enid Rotary Club starting in 2005 and was active on the board. She provided live color commentary for the Cherokee Strip parade on Pegasys. She was a participant in a VIP trip to Valdosta Georgia airbase with other Enid dignitaries in 2004. She was named honorary commander for Vance Air Force Base in 2010, and She was also a graduate of the Oklahoma Leadership Arts Council in 2010. She was a past president of the Interracial Women’s Club. She was a graduate of LGE class VIII and secretary of the LGE Board. She served on the March of Dimes board, Greater Enid Arts and Humanities, Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Enid Convention and Visitors Bureau & Enid Chamber of Commerce and was a Pillar of the Plains Nominee in 2017.

In her retirement, she is discovering ways to enjoy life on her own after losing her dear husband John unexpectedly in 2022. They were married for 54 wonderful years. She loves spending time with her grandkids whenever possible and making new creations in the kitchen. She will forever be Enid’s biggest advocate with her favorite saying being “80% of success is showing up.” Because she has shown up for decades, Lindy Chambers is a true Local Legend.

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