You’re look out your window on a dry summer day and catch a glimpse of smoke. Only a few minutes later, a full-fledged fire is streaking across your neighbor’s lawn and threatening your home, your life and your belongings.
Oklahomans try to avoid these harrowing experiences by putting burn bans in place before tragedy strikes.
“A burn ban is what the...
A plethora of athletic leagues are available for men and women over 18 who want to make friends, burn some calories and, above all, have fun. There are options for play seven days a week, and recreational teams run the gamut, from flag football, basketball, softball and kickball to volleyball, pickleball, cornhole and soccer. These leagues are available through...
After such a tumultuous year, has there ever been a greater time to learn how to better manage stress? If you listen to local yoga and meditation experts, that answer would be a resounding, “No!”
“Meditation is an ancient discipline that helps us pull away from the busy, chaotic world and connect to our inner self, to realize peace and...
Volunteering for a worthy cause is a great way to gain a sense of purpose and belonging, all while giving back to those in need. Many nonprofit and charitable organizations rely on an active volunteer base to support their missions, especially during the holiday season. With Veterans Day and Thanksgiving right around the corner – on Nov. 11 and...
OklahomaLake Guide
Beat the heat at one of many Oklahoma lakes. We offer a quick breakdown of a few.
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees:
Perhaps Oklahoma’s most popular lake, Grand offers 46,500 surface acres of aquatic fun in northeast Oklahoma. Dock a boat year-round or rent one for the weekend. Find recreation at nearby state parks and privately operated facilities. Parasailing and...
The Black Raven
This restaurant offers a large array of curated fine Irish whiskeys such as Tullemore Dew, Connemara Cask Strength, Bushmills Black Bush, and several forms of Jameson including Jameson Black Barrel. Entrées include beef Guinness stew and shepherd’s pie. For dessert, try Irish bread pudding with Irish whiskey caramel sauce. 1878 N. Church Ave., Harrah; blackravenirishpub.com
Saints Pub
The Guinness...
For a hearty and nutrious meal that supports local, venture to OKC’s 30th Street Market. An artistan bakery, coffee shop, sandwhich shop and market, 30th Street is also a dog-friendly hotspot perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Cafe items include a bevy of sandwiches, like the Italian, with salami, soppressata, genoa, provolone, olive tapenade, mixed greens and mayo on Ciabatta;...
December is here, and there are soooo many movies. Strap in, we’ve got a lot to cover!
Prepare yourself for some song and dance numbers as we begin the month with West Side Story. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) and Rachel Zegler in her film debut, it looks like the Oscar contender of the season....
SchoolAddress/phone/websiteEnrollmentStudent/teacher ratioGradesForeign languages/sports programs/arts and music programsNumber of teachers with advanced degrees (master’s or above)Scholarships and/or need-based financial aidUniformsAnnual tuitionReligious affiliationAll Saints Catholic School299 S. Ninth St., Broken Arrow/918-251-3000/allsaintaba.com38619:1PreK4-8French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes6YesYes$5,523 (Parishoner)$6,373 (Non-Parishoner)CatholicAugustine Christian Academy6310 E. 30th St., Tulsa/918-832-4600/ acatulsa.org17412:1PreK4-12Greek, Hebrew, Latin/No/Yes6YesYes$7,395-$8,865ChristianBishop Kelley High School3905 S. Hudson Ave.,Tulsa/918-627-3390/bishopkelley.org84812:19-12French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes34YesYes$10,570-$12,870Lasallian CatholicCasady School9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC/405-749-3161/casady.org1,0058:1PreK-12Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes62YesYes$8,195-$23,225EpiscopalCascia...
They say timing is everything. Regarding travel planning, this saying is especially true in order to maximize a destination’s essence. Plan now for a unique experience: celebrate New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik, Iceland. The northernmost capital of the world is the quirky yet chic city where a historic tradition becomes the place where two years meet (called Amaratabrennur). It...
