| Apr 8 - May 3 Join the Fun and Help Us Sponsor DogFest by Celerity Prosthetics |
| This is our fourth year for DogFest. DogFest is a fun family friendly event to help raise money for Canine Companions for Independence which provides assistance dogs free for those with disabilities and wounded veterans. We are excited about he many ways your business can get involved from sponsorships, employee volunteering, to fun Lunch and Learn with CCI assistance dogs. |
| Date: |
April 8, 2019 |
| Website: |
http://www.cci.org/dogfestokc |
| Location: |
Earlywine Park |
| Contact: |
anders11708@gmail.com |
| EMail: |
anders11708@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
DogFest will be held September 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 2 City Connection with Councilman Todd Stone and City Manager of Oklahoma City Craig Freeman |
Join us for coffee and conversation with Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone and City Manager Craig Freeman. City Manager Freeman is new to this role and will be eager to answer any questions that you may have. Hope you can join us!
Presenting Sponsor: OG&E Electric Services
Gold Sponsor: Tyler Media
Silver Sponsors: Energy FC; Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association; Voorhees & Voorhees; Wheeler District; and Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, p.c.
Bronze Sponsors: BancFirst: OKC Firefighters Local 157; Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens; and Pete White, P.C. |
| Date: |
May 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Host Sponsor:
Frontier State Bank
5100 South I-35, 73129
4th Floor of Loan Center |
| Contact: |
(405) 634-1436 or lizcromwell@southokc.com |
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| May 2 Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop by Quest Executive Services |
Learn positive conflict skills so you can use the energy of conflict to create! Learn how to recognize drama so you can spend less time being unproductive. Learn skills that promote trust, collaboration, and consistency.
Measuring status and outcomes online will support participants self-awareness and act as a guide for developing action plans.
If you say yes to any of the following, this workshop will benefit you!
•… do things for people even when they don’t ask for help?
•… avoid asking for what you want when in conflict?
•… lose patience when things don’t go your way?
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| Date: |
May 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.questpartner.com |
| Location: |
129 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman, 73072 |
| EMail: |
deborah@questpartner.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$299 per person includes workshop, assessment, workbook, and a 30-minute consultation with Deborah |
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| May 2 Seriously Fun & Dream Team Joint Special Event at Village on the Park |
Both of the Chamber's monthly networking groups will meet together for this special event!
We always mix a bit of fun in with our work! The Seriously Fun group meets once a month in the late afternoon on the first Thursdays of each month! This time, it is open to the Dream Team, too! Everyone participates in the round of self-introductions!
The guidelines explain that there are limitations based on industry category. Any Chamber member may attend twice. So, please join us to learn more. All of our special events are open to any Chamber member. Non-Chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
| Date: |
May 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Come & enjoy Margaritas, Chips & Salsa!
Village on the Park
1515 Kingsridge Drive, 73170
(turn in on Kingsridge Drive between SW 104th and SW 119th off of South Penn ) |
| Contact: |
Co-Chair: Linda Richardson with HMIpromos at LRichardsonOKC@aol.com or (405) 473-8008
Co-Chair: Karen Proctor with Village on the Park at kproctor@rcmseniorliving.com or (405) 692-8700 |
| EMail: |
lrichardsonokc@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
3:15 to 4:30 p.m.: Networking & Fun
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| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to participate in this networking session other than the food and beverages you choose to order.
Membership in the South OKC Chamber is required to be a regular participant. Non-Chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
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| May 2 International First Lady of Piano Teresa Walters at Oklahoma City Community College |
Teresa Walters is described as “The International First Lady of Piano” by The New York Times because her mesmerizing performances on today’s international stages have earned worldwide praise.
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| Date: |
May 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.occc.edu/pas |
| Location: |
Oklahoma City Community College
Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater
7777 South May Avenue, 73159 |
| Contact: |
Linda Bosteels |
| EMail: |
lbosteels@occc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 2, 2019
7:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15, Youth under 17: $10
tickets.occc.edu, Box Office 405-682-7579 |
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| May 4 Job Fair by Oklahoma City Park Department |
| OKC Parks is hosting our annual search for summer employees. |
| Date: |
May 4, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Foster Recreation Center
614 Northest Fourth Street, 73104 |
| Contact: |
(405) 297-2211 |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 4, 2019
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free event |
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| May 6 South OKC Chamber Golf Tournament 2019 |
The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our annual Golf Tournament on May 6, 2019. Now is the time to sign up your team! The entry fee is $800 and your team receives a tee box sign, mulligans, a special player gift, and a chance to win door prizes. There will also be dinner and presentation of awards following the Tournament. This event is open to members and non-members.
Presenting Sponsor: South OKC Walmart Supercenters
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| Date: |
May 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.southokc.com |
| Location: |
Hidden Trails Country Club
6501 South Country Club Drive, 73159
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| Contact: |
For more information, please call: 634-1436
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| EMail: |
angelafusselman@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Registration: 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start: Noon
Dinner & Awards Reception Following the Tournament |
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| May 7 Ambassador Committee Lunch |
Mark your calendar for the Ambassador Committee Meeting. An Ambassador plays a very important role in the operation of the Chamber. As an Ambassador, you are a goodwill representative of the organization that works for business and community interests in South Oklahoma City. An Ambassador attends various Chamber events and serves as the Welcome Wagon for new members.
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| Date: |
May 7, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Cocina De Mino
6022 South Western Avenue, 73139
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| Contact: |
Jamie Crowe at (405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
jamiecrowe@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 7, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Benefits of being an Ambassador
Exposure at Chamber events for you and your business
- Ability to meet more people while serving at various Chamber events
- Exclusive invitations to pre-opening parties throughout the year
- Ambassador photo and business announcement featured on the Monday Morning Memo
- Eligibility for Ambassador of the Month and Ambassador of the Year
- Ambassador of the Month is an award given each month to the Ambassador that obtains the most points.
- Ambassador of the Year is a prestigious reward given at the Annual Banquet each year and determined by a group vote.
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| May 7 Topping Out Ceremony for Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - South |
Join us for a Topping Out Ceremony Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - South. Scheduled for completion in July 2020, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City – South will be the first full-service hospital built in city limits in almost half a century. Join Mercy and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital to celebrate progress on the hospital construction site, including the commemoration of the final steel beam’s addition to the structure. Refreshments will be provided.
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| Date: |
May 7, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - South Parking Garage
5200 East Interstate 240 Service Road, 73135
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| Contact: |
Jamie Crowe at (405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
jamiecrowe@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 7, 2019
Fellowship & Networking: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topping Out Ceremony: 1:30 p.m.
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| May 7 Job Fair by Santa Fe South High School |
| Santa Fe South High School will be hosting a job fair and and are looking for local businesses that would be willing to set up a booth to reach out to the south side community. |
| Date: |
May 7, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Santa Fe South High School
6921 Plaza Mayor, 73149 |
| Contact: |
Joe Wood at (405) 889-6089 |
| EMail: |
jwood@santafesouth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 7, 2019
5 - 7 p.m. |
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| May 8 Dream Team California Dreamin' Mini-Car Show |
Come join us for this special event --- any Chamber Member can attend --- as we give you a Sneak Peak for the upcoming Car Show that will be held on Saturday, June 8! We will have a variety of special vehicles from classic cars to modern muscle cars --- a perfect way to kick-off Summer Fun with networking, too!
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| Date: |
May 8, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
| Location: |
May 8, 2019
Bill's Steakhouse and Saloon
1013 Southwest 89 Street, 73139 |
| Contact: |
for more information: Co-Chair: Linda Richardson with HMIpromos at eMail: LRichardsonOKC@aol.com OR Tel (405) 473-8008
or Co-Chair: Marla Robinson with Sunbelt Staffing at (405) 946-2200 and Wonderland Treasures (405) 514-8937 |
| EMail: |
lrichardsonokc@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Gathering and Informal Networking
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Formal Program |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to participate in this networking session other than the food and beverages you choose to order.
Membership in the South OKC Chamber is required to be a regular participant. Non-chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
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| May 8 Conflict and You by Quest Executive Services |
We will explore:
Positive conflict, negative conflict behaviors, compassionate accountability, how to develop compassionate accountability, and compassionate accountability in action. |
| Date: |
May 8, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.questpartner.com |
| Location: |
129 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman, 73072 |
| Contact: |
(405) 388-2746 |
| EMail: |
deborah@questpartner.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 8, 2019
1 - 5 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$199 per person (includes workshop, assessment, and online workbook) |
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| May 8 Hispanic Business Seminar - Inventory Control |
Inventory Control /Control de Inventario:
The heart of your business is your inventory. Learn how to keep it active and healthy. El corazón de su negocio es su Inventario. Aprenda a mantenerlo activo y saludable.
Gold Sponsors: Metro Technology Centers and Tyler Media
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| Date: |
May 8, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Services Reception Hall
701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139
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| Contact: |
Register - Elena Troya (405) 595-2243 or elena.troya@metrotech.edu |
| EMail: |
elena.troya@metrotech.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 8, 2019
6 - 8 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 per person
Class offered in Spanish only. |
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| May 13 Membership Luncheon with The Oklahoman "Food Dude" Dave Cathey |
Come join us for the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon as we hear from The Oklahoman Food Dude, Dave Cathey. According to The Oklahoman's website, Cathey 'keeps his eye on culinary arts and serves up news and reviews from Oklahoma’s booming food scene.' Come enjoy lunch and learn where some of Oklahoma City's hidden gems are on the food scene.
Presenting Sponsor: Moore Norman Technology Center
Gold Sponsors: INTEGRIS Health and Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens |
| Date: |
May 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Moore Norman Technology Center
South Penn Campus
13301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, 73170 |
| Contact: |
LizCromwell@southokc.com or 634-1436 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 for Pre-Registered Members
$30 for Non-Members or Members at the Door
RSVP required by noon, May 9, 2019. Since lunch is provided, all registrants who do not show will be charged $25. |
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| May 14 U.S. Open Cup Second Round Match by Energy FC |
Come join us as Energy FC hosts the U.S. Open Cup Second Round Match at John Crain Field in Norman. Cost is FREE! Come support your Greens with giveaways, merchandise, and an evening of fun!
Register for our giveaway at the Fan Services booth for a chance to win seat upgrades to Pod Seats at our next Energy match. We will be upgrading 12 tickets for our next match on May 18. |
| Date: |
May 14, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/events/310850356480393/ |
| Location: |
John Crain Field
180 West Brooks Street, Norman, 73019 |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 14, 2019
7:30 p.m. |
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| May 16 "Networking Best Practices: Shaking Hands with Your Goals" Business Briefing Lunch |
If you’ve ever felt like the wallflower in a room full of name tags, this is the event for you to blossom! If you’re the social butterfly among shoulder to shoulder happy hour, you’ll learn how to walk in with a goal, and walk out with results.
This is an interactive experience to help you learn how to walk into a networking event with purpose, and leave with a plan of action. Come learn how one of Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs, Stacy Eads, utilized Chamber Networking functions to propel 300% growth in just 365 days!
Presenting Sponsor: Moore Norman Technology Center
Silver Sponsors: Arvest Bank and Eide Bailly |
| Date: |
May 16, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
OG&E Reception Room
701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139 |
| Contact: |
(405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
LizCromwell@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $10 members ($20 non-members and walk-in members)
RSVP required by noon, May 14. Since lunch is provided, a reservation is mandatory to attend. You will be charged the fee if you do not attend or do not cancel your reservation by noon, May 14. |
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| May 16 Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Woods Family Medicine |
It's time to celebrate with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Woods Family Medicine.
Woods Family Medicine is a community-based independent medical office. Our mission is to provide high quality and personalized primary care to the families of South Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Join us for networking, learn more about their services, and let's welcome them to the South Oklahoma City community. Light refreshments will be served!
Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Oklahoma City Energy FC
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| Date: |
May 16, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Woods Family Medicine
1510 Southwest 119 Street, 73170
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| Contact: |
Jamie Crowe at (405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
jamiecrowe@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 16, 2019
3 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Press Release here
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| May 16 Business After Hours at First United Bank & Trust |
It's 5 o'clock at First United Bank & Trust and we're cookin' out and coolin' off with cold beverages. Join us May 16, 5 - 7 p.m., for some summer fun, some incredible give-a-ways, and be prepared for some Back Yard fun and games!
Presenting Sponsor: Eskridge Honda
Gold Sponsor: Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens
Host Sponsor: First United Bank & Trust |
| Date: |
May 16, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
First United Bank & Trust
10731 South Western, 73170 |
| Contact: |
Liz Cromwell at 634-1436 or LizCromwell@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 16, 2019
5 - 7 p.m. |
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| May 19 Public Art and Inclusion Bootcamp Hosted by the City of Oklahoma City |
| This free workshop has been designed to help artists interested in public art know how to find out about opportunities and how the process works. The workshop is taught by artists who will share their personal stories and lessons learned. Our desire is to support a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and creative community. |
| Date: |
May 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
3000 General Pershing Boulevard, 73107 |
| Contact: |
(405) 297-1740 |
| EMail: |
okcarts@okc.gov |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 19, 2019
1 - 5 p.m. |
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| May 22 South OKC Kiwanis Club General Meeting |
| We will be having our general meeting and you are invited to lunch to learn about our organization and how you can assist us help our children in the local community, Topics include our Kiwanis/Childrens Hospital Advisory Board meeting, Sonny Bright Duck Race, Aktion Club involvment, End of School Year programs. See you there. |
| Date: |
May 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Golden Corral Restaurant
1501 Southwest 74 Street, 73159 |
| Contact: |
Michael Starega at (405) 550-7692 |
| EMail: |
mstaregatok@att.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 22, 2019
Noon - 1 p.m. |
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| May 22 Instant Connections at Local GEICO Office |
This one-hour networking event will allow attendees to share information about their respective businesses. Attendees are allowed 90 seconds at each table to share information and then move to a new audience and repeat the process. The session is free; but a $10 no-show fee applies to any cancelations after May 20, 2019. Instant Connections is limited to the first 30 responders and is a members-only event.
Presenting Sponsor: Christian Brothers Automotive
Host Sponsor: Local GEICO Office
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| Date: |
May 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Local GEICO Office
1500 West I-240 Service Road, Suite 7, 73159 |
| Contact: |
Liz Cromwell at (405) 634-1436 or LizCromwell@southokc.com |
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| May 22 Quickbooks Certified User Certification Preparation by Moore Norman Technology Centers |
| Get QuickBooks Certified and give your career a boost! Our QuickBooks class is a great way to start on your path to QuickBooks certification. In this class, you'll discover everything from setting up QuickBooks to handling money in, money out, banking, payroll, and much more. Attending training is the most important step to getting certified. Our QuickBooks training classes give you a great foundation of QuickBooks knowledge. The next step is to prepare to take the exam. The exam is challenging, but don't worry, we're here to help you get ready. At the end of the course, we'll give you a QuickBooks Certification Study Guide. The guide is full of real-life examples and tips and tricks to get you ready for the exam and talk about how to register to take the exam. Moore Norman is an Authorized Testing Center for QuickBooks. Students will receive free QuickBooks software for 6 months to help study with. |
| Date: |
May 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/quickbooks-certified-user-certification-preparation?utm_source=Moore+Norman+Technology+Center+News+%26+Info&utm_campaign=fce81de8a0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_20_03_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7485ff01f6-fce81de8a0-135763169 |
| Location: |
Moore Norman Technology Center
4701 12th Avenue Northwest
Norman, 73069 |
| Contact: |
(405) 801-5000 |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 22 - August 14
Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$418 |
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| May 27 South OKC Chamber Closed for Memorial Day |
| The South OKC Chamber Closed for Memorial Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday. |
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| May 28 Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Bulmer Financial Group |
It's time to celebrate with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Bulmer Financial Group. Plan to stop by meet the group, enjoy some networking, check out their services, and join us as we welcome them to the South Oklahoma City community. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Oklahoma City Energy FC
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| Date: |
May 28, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Bulmer Financial Group
918 Southwest 107 Street, Suite 100, 73170
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| Contact: |
Jamie Crowe at (405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
jamiecrowe@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 28, 2019
10 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
At Bulmer Financial Group we believe the best way to help our clients is by getting to know them. Each person is unique. Each company has a different story. Our relationships with our clients are built on this very premise. As an independent company, we pride ourselves on being small enough to be personal, yet capable enough to handle any project, from individual investments and life insurance to large company 401(k) retirement portfolio management.
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| May 29 Engaging People with Dementia in a Non-Memory Care Setting at the SOKC Library |
This series will feature a different senior-related topic each month and will provide 1.0 CE credit (one hour) per session for nurses, social workers, case managers and nursing home administrators. Participants can also have their questions answered by our content experts.
Upcoming Topics:
May: Engaging People with Dementia in Non-Memory Care Settings
June: LGBT Elders: Best Practices for Creating Safety and Inclusion
July: Understanding Your Customer: Exceeding Expectations
August: Living Towards Death: Patient-Centered Care at End of Life
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| Date: |
May 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Southwest Oklahoma City Library
2201 Southwest 134 Street, 73170
Computer Training Center |
| EMail: |
sokcj@pioneerlibrarysystem.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 29, 2019
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
None |
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| May 31 Foundation for South Oklahoma City Collecting Donations for Children's Swimming Lessons |
Help a child learn to swim this summer. Woodson Park swim lessons are $35 per child. Your donation can give a child lifesaving to swimming skills.
Please make checks out to the Foundation for South Oklahoma City.
The Foundation for South Oklahoma City is a 501(c)3 organization. |
| Date: |
May 31, 2019 |
| Location: |
Mail checks to 701 Southwest 74 Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73139. |
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