edmond active nov/dec 2012
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Edmond Active Magazine covers the events, people and businesses in Edmond, Oklahoma. In Print. Online. Social Media.TRANSCRIPT
InThisIssue:2012 Christmas Event Guide
4th Annual Christmas Light Driving Guide
Amie Hendrickson: The Sommelier
Shop Edmond Wish List
The Need For Speed: Pole Position Raceway
Edmond Sports:Softball And FootballWrap Up
Around Edmond, Shop Edmond, My Home, Metro Flavor, Metro Vibe, Metro Events!
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12. EdmondPeople
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16. EdmondStyle
18. ShopEdmond
20. EdmondHolidays
24. MetroVibe
26. EdmondSports
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
V. 4, ISSUE 09, Nov / Dec 2012
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Around Edmond
By Sherri Hultner
This month is the most fun of any in and Around Edmond!
The last week of November on 11/29, there will be a Girls
Night Out at I’m Just Sayin Gifts at Waterloo & Broadway,
from 6 - 9 pm. Not to be missed, as Sidney is one of the most
fun people we know and she is giving away prizes, gift bags
& wine!
On November 23rd and open till Jan. 6, 2013 is the always
fun Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink, located at the Festival
Marketplace, on 1st St., west of Broadway, in Downtown
Edmond.
On December 1st, Hallie will be having her Christmas
Open House at Serendipity Market, on Danforth and next to
Ted’s. There will be 15% off or more, Hourly door prizes and
a Gift Certificate drawing. The hours for this open house are
9:30 to 6:30 pm. Also, Dec. 1st kicks off Holiday Hours at
Serendipity Market which will be Thurs. 9:30 am to 7 pm and
they will be open Sundays from 1 - 5:30 pm.
On pages 20 - 23, you’ll find the most comprehensive light
display guide of any in the entire metro, for our 4th year for
both Edmond and metro wide. The research involved in
creating this guide was the most fun we’ve ever had!
On pages 8-9, we are highlighting some of the most tasty
and beautiful cookies we’ve ever seen from Kelley Hart
Cookies. Kelley and her husband Andy (designer at Chocolate
Skateboards and an amazing designer/artist) are old friends
and we wanted to share these edible pieces of art with you!
On pages 10-11, we highlight some of the most amazing
items offered by our advertisers, from the best sheets you’ll
ever sleep on from Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast to $300
Champagne offered by Edmond Wine Shop. It’s a fun way to
see items we all don’t normally see every day, and we hope to
do this feature more often!
On pages 12 - 13, we highlight the huge accomplishment
of Edmond Wine Shop’s own and newly certified Sommelier,
Amie Hendrickson. She is only one of 1,054 women in the
US to have this certification, is very difficult to acheive and
Edmond is lucky to have her!
In My Home, this month’s project tackles decorating odd
spaces, Shop Edmond has all the holiday events happening
with our advertisers along with specials they may be having
and In Business, with Edmond attorney Jeff Taylor, as he
touches on the things he’s thankful for. Jeff is an amazing
writer and we are so happy to have him!
We have a story of the rise to the Championship for the
Lady Huskies Softball Team, a story about what’s new with
Pole Position Raceway, and an area school Football wrap up,
too.
We hope you enjoy this issue, thanks for reading!
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FUNKY MONKEYFun & Trendy
Clothing for Women & KidsFollow at Twitter @Funky_Monkey
14101 North May Ave
I started writing for Edmond Active just about one year
ago. I recall last year’s article, about this time, being a
reminiscent story of my childhood, and the example of my
father.
Since that time, I’ve had several other times to reflect
upon the goodness of my life, including my upbringing and
mentors. This month, I reflected heavily on the experiences,
lessons, and examples that made me, me. Here are some of
the things I’m thankful for:
Family - love them or hate them, there’s nobody else
who will forgive you, sacrifice for you, and stand by you
like parents, siblings, and a spouse. Whatever success lies
outside the walls of your home, pales in comparison to the
success within your home’s walls.
Spouse - my spouse is a solid foundation in my life, who
keeps me grounded and sublime. She’s ever my champion,
and more often my realist. She knows me often better than
I know myself.
Religion - there’s nothing more grounding or edifying
than having a sanctimonious relationship with a being or
entity you recognize as greater than yourself. Without a
guiding light, ships would flounder, and so will we.
Employment - in tough times, when many people
struggle to meet their daily needs, it’s nice to know I have
an arena to go to and and fight to provide some of the basic
necessities for my family.
Neighbors - we have fallen in love with our neighborhood,
not because of the location, the name, or any fancy homes,
but because of the simple individuals we share our street
with.
Edmond Active - I can’t help but be grateful for the
opportunity to contribute to a great publication. This article
gives me a creative outlet and an opportunity to share
knowledge and information, without thoughts of rewards.
Volunteerism - I serve as a member of the Board of
Directors for a nonprofit community organization serving
the homeless. In this position, I see first hand how
drugs, alcohol, and other vices ruin people’s lives, create
unnecessary dependencies, and diminish self-worth. I also
see how spiritualism and caring can bring someone back
from the depths of misery, despair, and ruin. Ultimately, it’s
caring individuals who contribute time, money, and other
resources that provide the greatest help.
As you sit down to start this holiday season, I encourage
you to find opportunities to be thankful, and show
appreciation for the many gifts, talents, and love of others.
Jeffrey Taylor is an attorney in Oklahoma City whose law firm helps injured people, small businesses, and immigrants tackle complex legal issues. Jeff and his family live in Edmond.
Things I’m Thankful ForBy Jeff Taylor
In Business
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Patio Covers - Screen Rooms - Arbors - And More!
Pre Made & Custom Giftbaskets!
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Kelley Hart Creations
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Finding something truly unique and beautiful for gifts can be difficult at
times. With all the big box stores out there carrying generic goods that are all
the same as every other shopping outlet, it’s a breath of fresh air when you
find something different. Something painstakingly made by hand by a true
artist who cares about what she creates. Kelley Jenkins is one such person.
Kelley Hart Creations is her company and she handcrafts everything from
clothes to cookies. In fact, Kelly makes the coolest cookies we’ve ever seen.
And she makes them for all different occasions. She makes custom cookies for
private, corporate events or parties. We personally recommend her and use her
services as often as we can. To see some of her amazing work go to
www.kelleyhart.com
Metro Flavor
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Metro Flavor
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Shop Edmond Wishlist
Arcadian Inn B&B is the Home of Comphy
Have you ever wondered why, after a stay at the Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast, when you go home, your bed wasn’t as cozy? The reason is because you don’t have these “Comphy” Co. sheets sold exclusively in Edmond at Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast- the coziest sheets EVER made make a gift that won’t soon be forgotten. $59-$189. At 1st & University in Downtown Edmond.
Serendipity Sparkles
One of my favorite things at Serendipity Market this season are the amazing pieces made from mercury glass, from ornaments, gifts and decor. While there isn’t much at Serendipity Market I don’t like, this is at the top of my list for the holidays. $9 TO $100+. At 917 E Danforth Rd. next to Ted’s in Edmond.
I’m Just Sayin Shines this
HolidayIf you’re looking for unique
serving pieces, look no further than I’m Just Sayin Gifts for Beatriz Ball hand made metal ware. It’s functional, beautifully and uniquely crafted, can be baked in and is dishwasher safe. $39 to over $200. And if you’re looking for amazing bath products to give as a gift or for yourself, the best in town is hand made by elizabethW out of San Francisco. $8 to $36. Shop online at www.IJSGifts.com, too! At Waterloo & Broadway, just north of OakTree.
Shop Edmond Wishlist
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Funky Monkey Sets The Trend
Funky Monkey is now getting shipments of brand new styles almost daily. From Wild Fox to Juicy, they have it all. The newest trends are now available from $39 to $70. Now you can set up your instore account, shop on Facebook to have them ship to you or to pick up instore! At 14101 N. May Ave. in OKC, just south of Edmond.
What’s the best you can find at Edmond
Wine Shop? For $239 you can give an amazing gift of
red wine in the Shafer 2007 Hillside Select. For a mere $270 plus, you can give the gift of amazingly smooth Bollinger 1995 Champagne. At 1520 S. Boulevard, just south of 15th St. & Boulevard. Call your order in to 405-341-9122.
Edmond People
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BOOT CAMP LOCATIONS:Mitch ParkHafer Park
& 9 other metro locations
Contact Melissa Cox at 405-496-5891
www.shapeproject.comEmail: [email protected]
twitter: @theshapeprojectfacebook:
www.facebook.com/TheShapeProject
Phone: 348-2442Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
101 East Hurd, Suite F (1/2way between Blvd. and Broadway)
Amie HendricksonA Sommelier Amongst Us
What is a Sommelier? The short answer to that question is that a Sommelier is person with extensive knowledge of wines and other spirits, wine producing grapes, different wine regions around the world and well versed in wine theory--literally, a wine and spirits expert. In practice a Sommelier would be responsible for pairing food with the correct wine in a restaurant, creating and maintaining a proper wine list and inventory and helping patrons make a more informed wine selection.
The process to becoming a certified Sommelier is lengthy and arduous. Certification is only the second step, of four, in becoming a Master Sommelier. Most Sommeliers stop at the certification step, because the exam for Master Sommelier takes years to prepare for and only has an 8% pass rate. In fact, there are less than 300 Master Sommeliers in the world today.
Amie Hendrickson, manager of Edmond Wine Shop at 15th and Boulevard, recently passed the certification portion of the Sommelier exam through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She is now one of only 3,440 certified Sommeliers in the country--of which only 1,054 are women. And as far as we know, Amie is the only Sommelier working in retail in Oklahoma.
The next step for Amie, a true wine professional, is to get certified as a wine educator rather than taking the plunge and going for Master Sommelier. The thing she has enjoyed most, during her 14 years at Edmond Wine Shop, is helping people navigate through their extensive wine selection to find the right wine for them.
My Home
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After much conversation this summer with our readers, we decided to touch upon the subject of that one odd space everyone seems to have in their home that isn’t being used, and that no one really knows what to do with.
In a perfect world, all of our homes spaces would be perfectly utilized, organized and ready for our families and guests to use and enjoy. However, this is not the case, as our readers told us.
When we moved to Edmond 8 years ago, we found we had a space, as you walk in our front door, with only one usable wall.
This space was originally a formal dining room that had a hutch on this wall. The space had dark mint green paint, a brass chandelier and to it’s credit, really great window coverings. I placed 3 pictures on the wall, purchased the chairs you see to the right and that is how it has looked for 7 years. Not because I am not creative but because I genuinely didn’t have time to figure out what to do with it.
I decided enough is enough with mint green walls and olive green chairs this fall, especially after seeing a photo
of a room that was created in a space identical to this.
However the space in the photo I saw cost $3,799.00 to achieve.
I felt the challenge come over me that it could be done for $300 or less, and I almost hit the mark. We painted the walls tan and were able to reproduce the space identically after we went to local Edmond stores to match accessories & furniture.
We made our own sofa table out of pine for $46, which saved us at least $100, because we couldn’t find one in the right color and it is the anchor to this project. You can get something more substantial at Serendipity Market, but you will have to check in there often for one that suits your style, as their stock is continually changing.
Now, this area is a really comfortable reading space that everyone ends up in at the end of the day. This project took 2 days from start to finish, and I believe that anyone could accomplish a functional redesign of any odd space for $300 or less, if you focus on the specific function of the room. One photo inspired me, hopefully this will inspire you.
What, Where & How Much:
Roman Numeral Clock IO Metro - 1/2 price= $70
Sofa Tables & Bench Serendipity Market - $169 to $299 - For this project, our pine
table cost $46 including stain
Lamps IO Metro - 1/2 price $50 x 2= $100
Root Candles and Aroma Tassle I’m Just Sayin Gifts - $68
Glass table tray - $14.99Glass vases - $12.99 ea x 3 = $39, grasses
Garden Ridge $3.99 ea. x 3 = $11.98
Glidden Duo Paint & PrimerTan Home Depot- 1 gallon $26.99
Total Project Cost = $376.96
Redefining Odd Spacesby Sherri Hultner
My Home
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Edmond Style
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I’ve found some amazing pieces for layering this fall at Funky Monkey, Lush, and Retropolitan which are all locally owned boutiques here in Edmond.
My favorite pieces which are flowing blouses and print jeans can be found at Funky Monkey at 14101 N. May Ave. Jennifer did an amazing job at picking affordable, amazing fashion this season! Also, wrap sweaters and dresses with leggings or ponte pants are very popular this season for any shape, size or age.
The combination to the left came from Kohl’s North Edmond and the cost for the entire outfit was $65.
Below is a long silk hooded sweater over a long t with ponte pants, for a total of $60 for the entire outfit.
Layers That Take You From Day To Evening For the Holidays
Edmond Style
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Pictured above are this season’s trend in boots, the leather ankle boot.
Found at Kohl’s North Edmond, total cost was $40. These are great for every age group, comfortable and versatile with pants, skirts, jeans or dresses, and add just the right amount of style to any outfit.
Pictured to the right are a black knit long embellished top and skirt, a grey long sweater with this season’s faux fur added with the scarf. The entire outfit is from Kohl’s North Edmond and total cost was $80.
These options are affordable and are really functional, for any age, size or shape, in taking you from work, to networking and to holiday events without skipping a beat, and in full style!
THE SHAPE PROJECTVisit Shapeproject.com to sign up for the
Winter bootcamp special! This is an amazing special and it includes unlimited attendance to any of their 11 metro locations!
For more information, go to Shapeproject.com or call 405-496-5891.
I am trying out the bootcamps and can say, wholeheartedly, it’s one of the best I’ve been to. ~ Sherri Hultner
Arcadian Inn offers gift certificates for the holidays, and would make a wonderful gift to your better half for a relaxing getaway after the holidays or for Valentine’s Day!
Be sure to visit the Arcadian Gift Shop for unique and beautiful gifts for the upcoming holidays, as it is conviently located at 1st and University. To book a reservation, visit ArcadianInn.com or call 405-348-6347.
December 1st is the Christmas Open House at Serendipity Market. There will be 15% off or more, hourly door prizes and a Gift Certificate drawing. Open House Hours are 9:30 to 6:30 pm. Holiday Hours will be Thurs. 9:30 am to 7 pm and Sundays from 1 - 5:30 pm.
We offer affordable & stylish accents, re-styled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts for every room and every taste!
Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Ed-mond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
Paint Your Art Out is offering a great holiday special for the entire month of December. When you buy 4 gift certificates you get one free. Stop in or call 405-513-5333 to order.
With artist lead sessions, absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit PaintYourArtOut.net for their current calendar of paintings and to register online! Located at 10 S. Broadway right in the heart of Downtown Edmond! Visit PaintYourArtOut.net to register and follow them at Facebook at PaintYourArtOut!
MILLIES TABLE CATERING & MoreMillies is your Hot Meals To Go
headquarters Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays! Meals include single serving entree, vegatable, starch and a roll!
Give Millie a call at 330-9156 by 2 pm and your meal will be ready to go between 5 & 6pm! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com
FUNKY MONKEYBe sure to mark your calendar for Dec. 8
from 12-2 pm for pictures with Santa by 3 girls photography!
For Funky, Trendy, Fun Clothing for everyone in family, stop in to Funky Monkey at 14101 N. May Avenue Ste 113! Save every Monday with FB Tote Day and while shopping online at FunkeyMonkeyClothes.com!
With designer clothing by Flowers by Zoe, Juicy & True Religion and 7 for All Mankind for Men & Boys, there’s something for everyone with amazing sales going on! Open Monday through Saturdays from 10 to 6 pm! Be sure to follow along at Facebook and at Twitter at @Funky__Monkey
Shop Edmond
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I’m Just Sayin’ Gifts and More carries candles, home accessories and decor, housewares, handbags & jewelry, and infants & toddler accessories, as well as full selection of fantastic for upscale, fun and unique gifts!!! You can also find amazing items from talented local artisans. Store hours are Monday - Friday 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. and Saturday 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Nov. 29th from 6-9 is the IJS Girls Night Out and a fun event you won’t want to miss. Come see what Sidney has in store for the holidays! There will be gift bags, food, wine & more!
Whether you are looking for unique beer and wine selections for your upcoming holiday events, or if your are new to selecting wines, the employees at Edmond Wine Shop are ready to help with the most knowledgable staff in the metro!
Be sure to follow them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop!
Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. till 9 pm!
You can call in an order at 405-341-3122.
Located on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a great place to stop with your family for a casual & fun dining experience.
From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the deliciously diverse menu of asian, american, italian choices, along with pizza, sandwiches, salads & soup at terrific prices, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite!
They also have catering available for your party or corporate needs! Their food is freshly prepared and they have anything from pasta, sandwiches, salads ~ You’ll love the casual atmosphere!
You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials!
Stop by Sweet Peace to see the amazing selection of candy bouquets or arrange your own custom bouquet. Great for corporate gift giving! To inquire about your company’s gift giving needs this holiday, call Patty at 405-341-9400.
Sweet Peace is now located on the SW Corner of Santa Fe & 15th, across Santa Fe from Crest Grocery Store and open Tues - Wed: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Follow Sweet Peace at Facebook & Twitter or call 405-341-9400 to place your gift order!
Enjoy a treat during the holidays in the country at any one of the 5 cozy cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages located in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the cozy fireplaces and with a massage spa package, a candlelit breakfast and more. To book a reservation, visit Aaronsgate.com or call 405-282-0613.
Cupcakes to go go is Edmond’s only locally owned and operated cupcake bakery featuring a drive thru and mobile cupcake van.
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 11am-7pm and is located in Edmond at 2524 W. Edmond Road. For events and catering, call (405) 330-2190 or email them at [email protected]. They can help you with custom orders, deliveries and catering.
Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter at @cupcakestogogo for daily specials and more info!
Shop Edmond
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Edmond for The Holidays
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Edmond for The Holidays
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November 23 thru Dec 31st Edmond Outdoor Ice Skating Rink at the Festival Market Place www.expressice.comNovember 3015th Annual UCO Winterglow at Old North on the UCO campus Time: 6pm - 9pmDecember 7-9Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant at Boys Ranch, 5100 SE 33rd from 7-9pm (Free, but donations are appreciated)December 8Edmond Electric’s Parade of Lights at 6:45pm in Downtown EdmondDecember 8Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Essay Contest at Shannon Miller Park following the paradeDecember 8Make & Take Crafts, 1-4pm at the 1889 Territorial School HouseDecember 8Santa Claus from 10am-2pm at Silver Leaf Gems Downtown EdmondDecember 8Free Wagon Rides from 11-4pm in Downtown EdmondDecember 9North Pole Holiday Adventure from 2-5pm at the MAC at Mitch ParkDecember 13Santa Claus from 4-7pm at Java Daves Downtown EdmondDecember 13Free Wagon Rides from 4-8pm in Downtown EdmondDecember 15Make & Take Crafts, 1-4pm at the 1889 Territorial School HouseDecember 15Gingerbread House Contest from 2pm - 3pm at the Edmond Historical Society (FREE Child’s event, pre-registration required)December 16North Pole Holiday Adventure from 2-5pm at the MAC at Mitch ParkDecember 20Free Wagon Rides from 4-8pm in Downtown EdmondDecember 22Free Wagon Rides from 11-4pm in Downtown Edmond
Christmas Events Guide
Edmond for The Holidays
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A Driving Guide To The Christmas Light Displays Of Edmond
Edmond for The Holidays
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Christmas Light Displays Outside Of Edmond
ArdmoreFestival of Lights Regional Park 2704 N Rockford RoadBroken ArrowRhema Christmas Lights Rhema Bible College park, 1025 W Kenosha St.ChickashaFestival of Lights Display Shannon Springs Park, 2400 S 9KingfisherKingfisher in Lights Kingfisher Park, U.S. 81 and State Highway 33Midwest CityHoliday Lights Spectacular Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, SE 15 and Century BoulevardMuskogeeGarden of Lights Honor Heights Park, 641 Park DrivePonca CityFestival of Angels Cann Memorial Gardens, U.S. 77 and Grand AvenuePioneer Woman Statue, N 14 and Highland AvenueLake Ponca Park.Oklahoma CityKerr Park 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.Automobile Alley Lights Broadway Avenue from NW 4 to NW 10Myriad Gardens 301 W Reno Ave.Orr Family Farm 14400 S. WesternYukonYukon City Park Jim Watson Drive and Holly AvenueFreedom Trail Park 2200 S Holly Ave.Kathryn Kroutil-Wright Chisholm Trail Park 500 W. Vandament Ave.
Metro Vibe
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Feel The Need For Speed?
Check Out Pole Position Raceway
If you are into racing and haven’t tried Pole Position Raceway, on May and NW 36th Street, you don’t know what you’re missing. For most people it’s the closest you’ll ever get to experiencing the speed, thrill and adrenalin rush of strapping yourself into a race car and hitting the track.
The high performance karts used at Pole Position are capable of hitting a top speed of 45 miles per hour. And the Grand Prix course design is ever changing. There
When you arrive-and-drive at Pole Position you’re entered into a computer database that tracks your lap times. So each time you race there you can see how much you’re improving--you can even check your times online. You can also bring all your friends and go head to head for bragging rights.
Pole Position is also available for birthday parties, corporate and team building events, special group events and other public or private events.
We’ve watched Pole Position grow over the last few years from their original location in California to where they are now with 9 locations across the country. There are even plans in the works for a Pole Position in Tulsa.
Pole Position also offers annual memberships where you can get discounted prices when you race. The more you race, the more you save. So if you have a would-be racer in your house, a Pole Position membership would be a great Christmas gift. Just sayin’.
Metro Vibe
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Edmond Sports
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Jordan Dixon had a lot to live up to when she took to the field to pitch for the Edmond North girls softball team in the finals for the State Championship. As a senior, this was her fourth trip to the playoffs for the Lady Huskies and her last chance at a State title. To add to the pressure, Jordan’s two older sisters were there to watch her pitch. Miranda (pitcher) and Leslie (catcher), were on the last Edmond North Team to win the State Championship in 2004. Bragging rights were definitely at stake in the House of Dixon.
Winning a State Championship in fast pitch softball is no easy task. Since 1953, Edmond schools have only won the title 3 times. Memorial won it in ’87 and ’93. And North won it in 2004. But as of the last few years the Edmond teams have been among the best in the state--they just haven’t been able to close the deal as far as the state title is concerned.
For Edmond North, this was destined to be the year it all came together. After losing 2 games to Broken Arrow early in the season they went on a 32-game winning streak that included the playoffs and the State Championship.
In the finals at the State Championships the Lady Huskies made it look easy as they dominated the Moore Lions. With Jordan Dixon pitching, and thanks to some great defensive plays in the field, the Huskies held the Lions to just 2 runs.
When it was their turn at bat the North girls took charge. They scored 2 runs in the first inning, a rally to four runs in the second, two more in the fourth and finished up with three more runs in the sixth. The final score was 11-2 in the Huskies favor.
A Date With Destiny
Edmond Sports
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Edmond Sports
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The football season is over for Edmond North and Santa Fe. It came to an end it much the same way it did last season for the two teams--in the second round of the playoffs. Once again both teams had to face off agains the juggernaut that is Jenks and Tulsa Union. And once again both of our teams fell. This time around, North traveled to Jenks to play them in front of their partisan crowd, while Santa Fe got the home field advantage against Union.
While Santa Fe fought the good fight at Wantland Stadium, too many mistakes and turnovers did them in. Not to mention that the Union Redskins were a bigger and faster team. In spite of it all Justice Hansen still had a good night behind the ball. He threw for 344 yards, two touchdowns and he ran one in himself. While Santa Fe never gave up, there were unable to match the Union offense who seemed able to strike at will. In the end it was a 59-19 loss for the Wolves.
Edmond North suffered much the same fate in Jenks’ home territory. While the North defense was able to keep the game much closer for most of the match, Jenks closed the deal in the fourth quarter with 3 touchdowns. The final score was a 34-12 loss for the Huskies.
Both Edmond teams have nothing to be down about. They both finished the season with 10-2 records and they both made it to the second round of the playoffs. Last season North was 9-3 and Santa Fe matched their record from last season at 10-2.
The next round of the playoffs will pit Union and Jenks against each other in the semifinal round. This game will essentially be the state championship game, since whoever wins will undoubtedly go on to win state title.
Turn Out The Lights
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December 2012
1-31Edmond Outdoor Ice Skating RInkLocation: Festival Market Place, Downtown Edmond
1-31Edmond Christmas Light DisplaysLocation: Downtown Edmond, Spring Creek Plaza, Spring Creek Village, First Baptist Church, UCO & OC Campuses
2UCO Percussion ConsortTime: 7:30pmLocation: UCO Mitchell Hall Theater
6Wind Symphony Concert “Some Things Old, New, Borrowed and Blue”Time: 7:30pmLocation: UCO Mitchell Hall Theater
6Free Wagon RidesTime: 4-8pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
7-9Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas PageantTime: 7pm - 9pmPrice: Free-Donations AppreciatedLocation: 5100 SE 33rd
7-8One-Act FestivalUCO seniors direct several one-act plays.Time: 7pmLocation: Pegasus Theater, UCO Liberal Arts Building
8Edward-Jones Food Drive with Santa & his elves
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pmLocation: 19 N Broadway (Randel Shadid Law Parking Lot)
8Edmond Electric’s Parade of LightsTime: 6:45pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
8Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Essay ContestLocation: Shannon Miller ParkExtra Info: 405/359-4630 or edmondok.com/parks/rec
8Make & Take CraftsTime: 1-4pmLocation: 1889 Territorial School House
8Santa ClausTime: 10am-2pmLocation: Silver Leaf Gems Downtown Edmond
8Free Wagon RidesTime: 11-4pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
9North Pole Holiday AdventureTime: 2-5pmLocation: MAC at Mitch Park
9Improvisation Tonight!Time: 7pmPrice: FreeLocation: Pegasus Theater, UCO Liberal Arts Building
13Santa ClausTime: 4-7pm
Location: Java Daves Downtown Edmond
13Free Wagon RidesTime: 4-8pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
15Free Wagon RidesTime: 11-4pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
15Make & Take CraftsTime: 1-4pmLocation: 1889 Territorial School House
15Santa ClausTime: 11-2pmLocation: Java Daves Downtown Edmond
15Free Gingerbread House ContestFREE Child’s event, pre-registration requiredTime: 2pm - 3pmLocation: Edmond Historical Society
20Free Wagon RidesTime: 4-8pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
22Free Wagon RidesTime: 11-4pmLocation: Downtown Edmond
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Thanks to the sinkhole at Bryant and 15th, traffic has been a nightmare.
