Shipping Your Luggage

With all the new airline luggage fees, some travelers are shipping their luggage before they fly. LuggageForward.com is one company that specializes in this area, including door-to-door pickup and delivery.

 

http://www.luggageforward.com

 

http://www.ymcaokc.org/

 

YMCAs Collect Clothing For Fort Sill Families

June 21 through July 18

Drop CLothes At Any YMCA

http://www.ymcaokc.org/

 

http://www.okcdogshows.com/okcsc/

 

OKC Summer Classic Dog Shows

July 1, 2, 3, 4 2010 8am -7pm Daily

Cox Convention Center, Downtown Oklahoma City

http://www.okcdogshows.com/okcsc/

Crossroads Roofing Supply

 More information on what you need to know before your new roof is complete.

 

http://crossroadsroofingsupply.com/

Proper Roof Ventilation

 

Ventilation is key to ensuring the life expectancy of your roof.

 

http://lomanco.com/

Vote For Luther Firefighters To Win A New Fire Truck

http://www.e-one.com/news/eone-stories/vote-for-the-best-story.htm

 

Dale Rogers Training Center

Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) is the oldest and largest community vocational training and employment center for individuals with disabilities in Oklahoma.

 

http://www.drtc.org/index.htm

Roofing 101

When you choose someone to install or repair your roof extreme care is advised.

 

 

www.premiereroofing.net

Toning Footwear

Toning footwear is designed to increase the use of certain muscle groups that may not be challenged in typical running or walking shoes. This increased use of specific muscles may result in increased muscle tone over time, similar to the benefits of walking barefoot in sand. But there are some things consumers should consider before purchasing and using toning footwear.

http://www.okpma.org/

Country Cottage Primitives Lavender Farm

Love lavender? Check out the Country Cottage Primitives Lavender Farm.
http://www.countrycottagelavender.com/

Lyric Theatre "Pump Boys And Dinette"

Lyric Theatre’s opening show at Civic Center Music Hall.  June 24, 25,26.

 

http://lyrictheatreokc.com/

Help With Excessive Sweating

Doctors at OU Medical Center have a new procedure to stop excessive sweating.

 

http://www.oumedicine.com/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&ref=81

 

http://www.museumofwomenpilots.com/

The 99s Museum of Woman Pilot's Grand Reopening

Amelia Earhart's Scarf Returns

June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special Presentation and Visit from NASA Astronaut Randy Bresnik from 1 to 3 p.m.

http://www.museumofwomenpilots.com/

http://www.jazzinjune.org/

27th Annual Jazz In June

June 24 - 26

Norman

http://www.jazzinjune.org/

http://normanconquest.bicycleleague.com/

 

15th annual Norman Conquest Bicycle Tour

Saturday, July 17

Registration Friday and Saturday

Tour begins at 7:30 a.m.

2002 East Robinson Street in Norman

http://normanconquest.bicycleleague.com/

Fixing joint pain without surgery

Surgeries like knee and hip replacements are becoming more common in younger people, but there could be a new way to become pain free without going under the knife.

Victory Over Anger

More information about Dr. Teresa Davis, Oklahoma City counselor and author of "Victory Over Anger: Rules Of Engagement."

 

 

http://drteresadavis.tatepublishing.net

United Way "Day of Action"

The United Way Volunteer Center is recruiting volunteers to take action on the third annual Day of Action, June 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Families and groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s event which is focused on debris removal left from the damaging May tornados and hail storm in Oklahoma County.

 

http://www.unitedwayokc.org/

http://www.okhistory.org/

Oklahoma Folklife Festival

June 19, 10am - 4pm

Oklahoma History Center

http://www.okhistory.org/

Mortgage Fraud Crackdown

President Obama established the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force in November 2009 to hold accountable those who helped bring about the last financial crisis, and to prevent another crisis from happening.

 

http://www.stopfraud.gov/

 

Bring Back The Music

An Oklahoma City Community Performing Arts Project is being established to provide community youth with a total performing arts experience.  This link includes an application form for students who want to take part.

 

http://bringbackthemusic.org/

http://www.cityartscenter.org/

The Film Costumes of Edith Head and Mother's Hats: The Doris Elliott Collection

City Arts Center

June 17 through Aug. 21

http://www.cityartscenter.org/

Red Earth

The 24th annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival opens at the Cox Convention Center Friday June 18, 2010.

 

http://www.redearth.org/homepage/

Dump The Pump

Cleveland Area Rapid Transit, Norman's public transportation, is encouraging the community to get out of their cars Thursday, June 17 to ride the bus.  CART will offer free bus rides all day as well as a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes for all riders.

 

 

http://cart.ou.edu/

WildCare Foundation

Go to The WildCare Foundation website and cast your vote!

 

WildCare is currently competing for a $250,000 grant from Pepsi.

 

You can vote any day this month.

 

www.wildcareoklahoma.org

Washing Machine Recall

Recall of 200,000 GE Washing Machines due to a fire hazard.

 

http://www.geappliances.com/

 

 

Savvy Senior Website

Savvy Senior Columnist Jim Miller has a wealth of resources on issues, products, and opportunities for Seniors.

 

http://savvysenior.org/

VSP Vision Care

Daily blog featuring news about eye care and eye wear. This site includes information about diabetes and vision with Bill Nye The Science Guy. Find them on Facebook.

4 Your Garden

Linda Vater talks about all things green and lovely… with great photos to match!

http://www.potagerblog.com

http://www.okcmotorsports.com/

OKC Nationals Drag Boat Race

June 11 - 13

Oklahoma River

http://www.okcmotorsports.com/

FEMA Website

Want to know where disaster recovery grants are going, or how to get assistance to rebound from the May 10-13 severe storms and tornadoes? Check out the new web pages designed to put answers at your fingertips.

 

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/portal/oklahoma/

 

 

FEMA and OEM Disaster Recovery Website

Want to know where disaster recovery grants are going, or how to get assistance to rebound from the May 10-13 severe storms and tornadoes? Check out the new Web pages designed to put answers at your fingertips.

 

www.fema.gov/oklahoma <http://globalmessaging2.prnewswire.com/clickthrough/servlet/clickthrough?msg_id=6609496&adr_order=29&url=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mZW1hLmdvdi9va2xhaG9tYQ%3D%3D>.

 

http://www.oklahoma.wish.org/

Wishes Under The Stars

Saturday, June 12, 7-11pm

River Oaks Golf Club, Edmond

Need To Purchase Tickets

http://www.oklahoma.wish.org/

New Orleans Saints Ring Raffle

The Saints will raffle a specially-made Super Bowl ring, just like the ones the players will receive, with all the funds going to aid the victims of the Gulf oil spill.

 

https://celebritiesforcharity.org/raffles/saints_ring.cfm

 

GM Recall

General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of each vehicle.

 

http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.print.GMCOM.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Jun/0608_gm_washer

 

 

Battling Depression

Severe depression impacts the lives of an estimated 14 percent of Americans. Sales of antidepressants have soared to

10-billion dollars a year. What's the best treatment? A just-released Consumer Reports survey examines the effectiveness of both antidepressants and talk therapy.

 

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/depression-anxiety/depression-and-anxiety/index.htm

http://www.oksustainability.org/

The Oklahoma Sustainability Conference

June 11-12

University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond

$60 for both days or $20 Saturday registration

http://www.oksustainability.org

 

 

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Many renters don’t know they can apply for assistance in recovering from the May tornado outbreak.

 

http://www.disasterassistance.gov./daip_en.portal

 

Nichols Hills Garden Tour

The city of Nichols Hills prepares for their Nichols Hills Garden Tour. The event will be held Saturday, June 5^th from 10am to 4pm. Follow the link for garden locations and where to buy tickets in advance.

http://www.nicholshills.net/Page.asp?NavID=142

Maytag Washer Recalls

Maytag Is Recalling More Than One And A Half Million Dishwashers
Electrical Problem Can Pose A Serious Fire Hazard
Recall Includes Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa By Maytag And Crosley Brand Dishwashers

Help G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park

The G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park needs your help.  The refrigerated truck used to carry hundreds of pounds of raw meat is now a total loss. 

 

http://gwpark.org/

Free Medical Help

Remote Area Medical is a volunteer organization that will provide free dental, vision and general medical care to about 2,000 people July 9 - 11 in the Travel & Transportation building of the Oklahoma State Fair Park.

 

http://www.ramok.org/site/sections/1

Tornado Cleanup Area

For a look at the area where crews will be picking up storm debris in southeast OKC:

 

http://www.okc.gov/tornado/pickupmap.pdf

 

 

Make A Splash Sweepstakes

 

The Make a Splash – Save for College Sweepstakes runs June 1 to July 31 (entries must be received by July 31). Visit your local public library or www.ok4saving.org for sweepstakes official rules and prize details.

 

Human Society Adopt-a-thon

www.midnightwoofness.okhumane.org

 

Mega Adoption Event to find loving homes for more than 300 dogs and cats.  The event will kick off Friday, June 4^th at midnight in the PetSmart parking lot on I-240 and S. Penn and continue throughout the weekend until 5 pm on Sunday, June 6^th.