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The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by asking members of the public to wear a pair of colorful and mismatched socks, as part of the awareness campaign, “Knock Your Socks Off!” DSACO will also hold a kite party at Stars and Stripes Park on Sunday, March 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.. We want to celebrate this day and bring awareness to seeing those with Down syndrome for the person and not the diagnosis. The Skydance bridge will also be lit up in blue and yellow to celebrate the day. DSACO is offering an education resource packet and coloring contest to local schools and individuals who wish to participate the week of March 20-24. Prizes will be awarded to each winner and the deadline is April 1.
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Janie Hipp understands the importance of bridging divides and working together toward common goals in pursuit of food security. The source of her keen understanding comes from a career which combines her Chickasaw heritage, agriculture background and an innate desire to lend a hand to those in need.
Read moreThe Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking young professionals, aged 24 to 40, to apply for Leadership Council Group IX. Applications are due April 17.
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The Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge group met Tuesday, March 7th. There were three tables in play. The winners were: First Place- Vivian Thompson, Ada and LaVere Bishop, Seminole.
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Seminole State College will host a reading by Assistant Professor of English Paul Juhasz on March 21, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Virtual Learning Lounge within the Boren Library. During the reading, he will read from his most recent collection of poetry and from an upcoming collection of short stories.
Read moreLOCUST GROVE, Okla. – The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), a local language arts curricula publisher, is hosting a worldwide speech competition with cash prizes to encourage students to develop their oral communication skills.
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