December 12, 2024 Vol. 25, No. 30
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
Finding the perfect gift
Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 2.
Samaritan Fund Drive
Goal: Hope$175,000 Center
Samaritan Fund Drive See page 16
One example of how your donations have helped others:
“Their genuine concern and kindness meant EVERYTHING to me at that dark time of my life.” - Sharon a recipient of help from HOPE center in 1989. Sharon got back on her feet thanks to the donations of folks like you and she has continued to donate back to the Hope Center over the years. Please join with your neighbors and continue the important mission of The Hope Center.
Anonymous David & Linda High Dennis E Stover Grace Newlife Church Heritage Presbyterian Church Jamie Smith Jo anne Anstine Lewis Foundation Trust Margaret E Brisch Marian W Everson Trust New Covenant Church Inc Phillip D Pennington Southern Hills Church Spring Creek Assembly The Michael A & Ann J Horn/Ayco Charitable Foundation Victory Church Total:
65.00 25.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 180.00 175.00 10000.00 300.00 100.00 1530.00 500.00 99.86 200.00
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Partly Cloudy High 60° Low 32°
500.00 100.00 14474.86
Your tax deductable donation can be made by scanning the QR code above or visiting: hopecenterofedmond.com/donate You may also visit us in person for cash donations or mail checks to PO Box 2915, Edmond, OK 73083.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Sunny High 52° Low 33°
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Partly Cloudy High 60° Low 43°
If you’re like a lot of people, then you’re currently looking for the perfect gift or two this holiday season. Why not let your friends at Edmond Life & Leisure help you out? Last week, and this week, we are offering our annual holiday gift guide — which features gift ideas for all budgets. Not only that, but the Gift Guide will give you a chance to shop at one of many local Edmond businesses. You can find the right present to buy on Pages 17 to 20. But finding the perfect gift isn’t the only thing offered in this week’s edition. We also have many events offered. You can find many of those listed on
Page 6 with the Weekend Calendar of Events. For example there’s Luminance at Mitch Park — “An Enchanted Stroll. Come see some of the best lighting displays in all of Oklahoma. On Page 10 this week, a writer looks at ways to put aside the holiday stress and truly live for the joyful moments of the next few weeks. Not only that but OG&E has safety advice. And if you’re looking for holiday radio music, the UCO stations can oblige you on Page 19. And remember it’s also a season of giving. Please see 16 for the HOPE Center Samaritan drive to help our needy neighbors.