KFOR Links: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Pachinko Parlor is the new addition to the renovated 9th street area (9th and Broadway.) It's an Asian inspired American restaurant that features noodles, entrees and desserts that are uniquely influenced by varying Asian cuisines. What sets them apart is their "maki" or sushi rolls.

http://www.sushiokc.com/

Thursday, April 29, 2010

icanearnit.com

Local mother and daughter team give their ideas for money-making ideas teens can do to make money for all those must-haves like I-phones, music, fashions and accessories. “I Can Earn It” is also available on Amazon.

Free Legal Advice

On Thursday, April 29, Oklahoma residents will be able to call a statewide hotline for free legal advice from Oklahoma City and Tulsa lawyers from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

http://www.okbar.org/lawday/free-legal-advice.php

http://www.lowriderrescue.com/

Dachshund Rescue

Second Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

May 1, 2010

http://www.lowriderrescue.com/

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Relay for Life

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=23949

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Designer Dresses For Less

A website that allows you to “rent” designer dresses for that special occasion.

http://www.renttherunway.com/

Wheel Fun Bike Event

With obesity rates climbing across the nation and here in Oklahoma, getting kids active is more important than ever. That's why Norman Regional Health System and McKinley Elementary School in Norman are teaming up for a great event called "Wheel Fun."

http://www.myhealthycommunity.com/

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Stop Texting Device

For more on the device that stops teens from texting and driving

http://www.Gethomesafeok.com

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

OKC'S Festival of the ARts

The Festival of the Arts has been Oklahoma City's rite of spring. The Festival is a community celebration of the visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts.

http://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts

THR3E by THR3E

Three talented choreographers. Three world premiere ballets. One incredible show! A coup for Oklahoma City Ballet and for Oklahoma, this show will premiere three new works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers Lee-Wei Chao, Helen Pickett and Artistic Director Robert Mills.

http://www.okcballet.com/index.html

Exercise the Right to Read

Exercise the Right to Read is nationwide initiative designed to...

meet schools' literacy goals
meet schools' fitness goals
meet schools' community service goals
raise funds for schools, their libraries, and disadvantaged children

http://www.exercisetherighttoread.org/

Monday, April 19, 2010

Reflections Of Hope Award

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will honor President Bill Clinton, on April 21, 2010, for his work in helping Oklahoma City transform following the bombing of the federal building almost 15 years ago and for his international peace work during his presidency and over the past decade.

http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/roh/

Lyric Theatre At The Plaza

The Pulitzer Prize winning play "Driving Miss Daisy" concludes the 2010 Lyric At The Plaza season. Here's more information about tickets and about Lyric Theatre.

http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/

Sunday, April 18, 2010

OKC Thunder Watch Parties

Head to Bricktown for the official Oklahoma City Thunder watch parties. Here's a list of participating restaurants.

http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/watch_release100417.html

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Festival Of The Arts

Information on times, parking and activities for the 44th annual Festival Of The Arts in Downtown OKC.

http://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts

Friday, April 16, 2010

Road Narrowing on I-35, affecting Nascar Traffic April 18th

www.okladot.state.ok.us

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Pennies From Heaven

Information on the “Pennies from Heaven” campaign to promote help to combat teen suicide.

www.heartlineoklahoma.org

Drop Off Locations:

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, 2716 Northeast 50^th Street, OKC, OK

Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson, 500 SW 11^th St. Moore, OK

Subway, 23 N. Council Rd. (at Reno Ave) OKC, OK

Boy Scouts of America Scout Shop, 3031 NW 64 (near NW 63 & May ) OKC, OK

Weatherford Fire Dept. 118 N. Kansas St. Weatherford, OK
Jerry’s Barber Shop, 115 West Main Street, Weatherford, OK

By Mail: HeartLine. PO Box 12832, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 Attn: Pennies From Heaven

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Thunder Playoff Tickets

Thunder Playoff Tickets go on sale Friday, April 16th. You can get them online here starting at 10 a.m.

thunder.nba.com

Monday, April 12, 2010

Author Carolyn Hart

More information on mystery author Carolyn Hart and her newest book from her Death On Demand series, "Laughed 'Til He Died."

http://www.carolynhart.com

Thursday, April 8, 2010

OU Alumni Membership Benefits

Information about the benefits available to OU Alumni Association members.

http://www.ou.edu/alumni/home/membership/membership_benefits.html

OU Alumni Association

A link to information about how to join the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association.

https://www.oufoundation.org/onlinegiving/JoinAlumniAssoc.aspx

OSU Alumni Association

A link to information about joining the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.

www.orangeconnection.org

Child Window Safety

Many children are killed or injured each window due to open windows. Information on window guards, window stops, and other safety measures all parents should know about.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Rock 'n America Music Festival

Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10am for the Rock ‘n America Festival to be held at the OKC Zoo Ampitheatre July 23^rd – July 25^th.

http://www.rocknamerica.com/

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

As we approach the 15^th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, educators can receive curriculum material at any time by contacting the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.

http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/secondary.php?section=6&catid=151