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Hey Oklahoma City, hope your week’s off to a good start! Mario craft party, wine and chocolate tasting, Candlelight: Valentine’s Day special, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Hands-on creative celebration: The City of Moore will host a free MAR10 Craft Party for kids 5-10 on March 10 at The Station Recreation Center. Expect Mario-themed crafts and registration for each child — get all the details.
A student-centered teaching philosophy: At OSU-OKC, English professor Michael Snyder mentors creative writers and advises Honors students, encouraging personal voice and deep reading while coordinating Honors projects that develop critical thinking and communication — learn more about his approach.
Important update for contestants: After winter storm disruptions, Oklahoma City middle schoolers still have time to enter the 2026 National Civics Bee. The essay deadline is now February 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET — see the updated deadline.
Strengthening community opioid response: The OKC Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program received a $572,697 opioid abatement grant, funding two staff, leave-behind kits, and Narcan supplies, with support running through June 2028 — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Expansion plans pick up speed: Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit deal to open several locations in North Oklahoma City. Led by local entrepreneur Kyle Abrusley and his Slide Thru group, the expansion follows the brand’s first Oklahoma Can in Tulsa in 2025 and will feature hands-on leadership and community involvement. Read the full story.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Candidate experience at a glance: Norman voters in Ward 2 choose a new city councilmember today. Stephanie Adams, Russell Rice, and Jacy Deck are on the ballot after incumbent Matthew Peacock stepped aside. If no one tops 50 percent, a runoff is set for April 7. See candidate bios and timeline.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Skip the big-box blues: Rawson Music has kept OKC players plugged in since 1963, with a friendly, old-school shop where you can test-drive guitars, drums, and keys, plus get repairs and lessons. Everything you need to sound better than your living room acoustics… and maybe annoy the neighbors a little less.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Noodle hug, anyone? At Pho Lien Hoa, slow-simmered pho lands just right, with bright herbs, springy noodles, and broth that tastes like it was watched all day. Feeling extra cozy? Bun bo Hue or a vermicelli bowl keeps the good mood going.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍷 Wine and Chocolate Tasting @ Homestead Senior Living of Del City | Wednesday (2/11) at 2:00 PM – Wine and chocolate are teaming up for a come-and-go tasting that’s equal parts treat and excuse to linger. Expect curated pours, thoughtful pairings, and the kind of grown-up indulgence we’ve definitely earned. RSVP to Mary Shrum, 405.619.0079, before your sweet tooth stages a coup.
🐚 Sea Glass Sweethearts: Mixed Media Class @ Bill’s Steakhouse & Saloon | Wednesday (2/11) at 6:00 PM – Trade wilted roses for a pre-Valentine sea glass art night at Bill’s Steakhouse & Saloon, with cocktails, snacks, and surprisingly heartfelt crafting. Design a one-of-a-kind 4×4 or 5×7 using real beach finds, frame it there, no experience required. Date night, Galentine’s, or solo victory.
💑 Sweetheart Social Stroll @ The Shoppes at Northpark | Thursday (2/12) at 10:00 AM – Coffee in the White Buffalo parking lot, then meet at the Fit4Mom Studio for a civilized lap around the mall. It’s mall-walking, conversation, and a kid craft at the end, so you get your steps, your caffeine, and a quiet car ride home.
This weekend
🎉 Market Grand Opening @ The Market at Restore Farms | Saturday (2/14) at 8:30 AM – Restore Farms just opened a coffee shop and farmstand built for community, craft, and conversation, with artisan coffees, farm-fresh tastings, and light bites from Eastside Eatery. Show up for the civilized ruckus at 11:30 AM, with a toast, cookies, and a DJ.
📚 Book Lover Fest @ Lost and Bound Bookstore and Soda Bar | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Valentine’s Day at the bookstore means one thing, romance you can actually return. Expect blind dates with a book, a DIY bouquet bar, local vendors, and sweet treats, plus goodie bags for the first 20, raffles, themed sodas, and a free tote if you splurge.
🎵 Musical Moods: Feelings You Can Hear! @ Civic Center Music Hall | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – Give the screens a rest and let the OKCPHIL show the kids how feelings sound. This Discovery Series concert turns melodies, rhythms, and harmonies into happy, sad, and wonderfully silly stories, no subtitles required. It’s interactive, family friendly, and blissfully free of cartoon theme songs.
🎂 Vintage Cake Jewlery Box Decorating Class @ Mycelium Gallery | Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and decorate a vintage cake inspired jewelry box at Mycelium Gallery. Learn piping techniques, with all materials, embellishments, and zero experience required. It is oddly soothing, slightly nostalgic, and your dresser will thank you. Tickets at Mycelium Gallery.
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📻 Oklahoma City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 5%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
This house is wild
Custom Gaillardia estate with panoramic lake and golf course views in northwest Oklahoma City. Recently refreshed interiors feature hand-scraped hardwoods, vaulted beam ceilings, and a wine cellar. A chef’s kitchen boasts a Wolf range, Miele coffee station, and butler’s pantry. Resort-style amenities include theater, game room, gym, and guest suites, plus infinity pool, fire bowls, outdoor kitchen, and balcony.
Take a peek inside →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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