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GOOD TIMES 1.

Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts Returns The Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. Traditionally, Festival has been an OKC tradition since 1967, considered a rite of spring and an ACOKC signature event. However, this year ACOKC moved from April to new June dates.

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“The Pay for Success model allows the state, private funders, and our non-profit to join in a public-private partnership that generates long-term cost savings while producing incredibly valuable public benefits,” said Jenna Morey, Executive Director for ReMerge. The initial investment will be an expected $144,000 each year for the next five years.

2021 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES LINE UP OF MUSICAL ACTS Organizers of the 2021 Oklahoma State Fair announced the concert line-up featuring a variety of musical styles, including country, pop, rock, R&B and more. Country group The Oak Ridge Boys will kick off opening night on Sept. 16, and Sawyer Brown, best known for his country hits “Step That Step,” “Some Girls Do” and more, will perform on September 17. The band Jackyl and Ressurection - a Journey Tribute Band are also slated to play as are We the Kingdom and Gary Lewis and The Playboys. The Elvis Extravaganda, Jameson Rodgers, Genuwine, Skid Row, La Fiera de Ojinaga close up the line up for this year’s Great State Fair of Oklahoma. All shows on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage are FREE with outside gate admission!

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival features performers, family-friendly activities, fireworks, a hunting and fishing expo, a 5K and a display of 25 hot air balloons Citizen Potawatomi Nation PowWow Grounds, S Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK 74801 + Belle’s Kitchen is offering a fun kids’ summer cooking camp in the first week on August for chefs ages 7-10 7509 N May Ave Oklahoma City, OK + The Oklahoma City Zoo is a perfect adventure to celebrate the end of summer and visit all the animals in the award-winning park. 600 Se Grand Blvd Oklahoma City, OK + Celebrate the grand opening of Edmond’s Route 66 exhibit in a big, BLUE HUMONGOUS way at the Route 66 Blue Hippo Festival on Aug. 6. 431 S. Boulevard, Edmond + Outdoor Yoga on the Village Green is a flow-style class that integrates breath, intention, and a variety of poses to create a full experience. 10307 N. Penn, Oklahoma City 16

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KIDS AT PLAY + Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Edmond is Sky Zone is a space to move and bounce. And there’s enough room for everyone to play. 2525 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73013 + Frontier City is a theme park in Oklahoma City that features rollercoasters, rides, special events, concerts and more. 11501 N I 35 Service Rd Oklahoma City, OK + Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City is the largest waterpark in Oklahoma. Come for the slides, rides, swimming areas, wave pools and more. 3908 West Reno Avenue Oklahoma City, OK + The Stars and Stripes Skate Park on the south side of Lake Hefner lets kids test their skills on the course designed for intermediate skaters. S Lake Hefner Dr Oklahoma, OK + Martin Park Nature Center is a hub for education and nature exploration

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for all visitors with acres of lush grasslands, rocky streams and rich foliage. 5000 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK

PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Red Solo Pup’s Park & Pub is a restaurant, bar and off-leash dog park located in Chisholm Creek. 13310 Pawnee Dr., Oklahoma City + Paw OK Dog Park is a dog park with two play areas — one for under 30 pounds and seniors, and one for larger dogs. 3303 NW Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City + Midtown Mutts Dog Park is a great dog park for dogs to meet, play and have fun, located in downtown OKC. 407 W Park Pl, Oklahoma City + The Pump Bar has a dog-friendly patio, a wide selection of drinks, and great food selections. 2425 N Walker Ave Oklahoma City, OK + Scissortail Park is a lively space including gardens, a lake and playground.

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GIVING BACK TRUE SKY’S COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS HELPS RAISE FINANCIAL LITERACY

TEACHING MONEY M A NAGEMEN T

Reality Fairs helps put financial literacy in the hands of students.

True Sky has offered financial literacy classes in one form or another for the past 20 years.

BUYING A CAR. Getting a pet. Taking a trip. Preparing for unexpected expenses. For teenagers heading to college, into the workforce, or learning to live independently, how they choose to manage their money can have a profound impact on their adult lives—and teaching financial literacy can be the key to helping the younger generation making wise money choices. According to the Program for International Student Assessment, one in five teenage students in the United States lacks basic financial literacy skills. National Financial Educators Council statistics reveal that only 23% of teenagers say that they talk to their parents frequently about money—and more than half of adults do not have a 18

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Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, meets with students.

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budget to help keep their finances on track. In fact, the NFEC

Reality Fair participants calculate expenses, figure out

reports that more than 75% of college students admit that

a monthly budget and are offered additional choices that

they wish they had more help to prepare for their financial

impact their financial bottom line, such as paying for enter-

futures and set long-term financial goals, including saving for

tainment, pets and traveling. Additionally, students face

college, taking out student loans, or purchasing a house.

common financial curve balls such as car repairs and other

Statistics such as these are the driving force behind the finan-

unexpected expenses in a variety of “life happens” scenarios.

cial literacy classes offered for students by True Sky Credit Union.

True Sky’s financial outreach programs are offered free

“True Sky has offered financial literacy classes in one form

of charge and are available to any school, group or organi-

or another for the past 20 years,” explains Darrell Crone, mar-

zation. Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial

keting manager. “The goal of our program is to provide stu-

Protection Bureau, also meets with students.

dents with the basic financial knowledge and skills necessary to apply to their everyday lives.”

True Sky is currently developing an online course management app for iOS and Android to work in conjunction with

Geared toward students in seventh grade and above,

Oklahoma’s financial education curriculum. The free app fea-

their youth program focuses on important financial literacy

tures video courses and assessments for students, a virtual

topics such as budgeting, saving and using credit respon-

Reality Fair, a budget calculator and more. True Sky offers a

sibly. Designed to work in conjunction with the Oklahoma

Community Card program to support local high schools.

State Academic Standards in Personal Financial Literacy,

“Our Community Cards provide students and parents to

True Sky’s classes serve as a resource for many school dis-

show support for their school with a school-branded debit

tricts looking to help students achieve the level of financial

card,” Crone explains. “A portion of every purchase is then

literacy required before graduation. Adult financial literacy

given directly back to their school.”

workshops are also available.

Crone says the positive reactions that they receive

True Sky’s financial education programs include instructional materials, seminars and Reality Fairs. In 2019, True Sky began

from the students make their financial education outreach efforts all worthwhile.

offering Reality Fairs to give students an interactive opportunity

“We’re thrilled to provide this service to our communities

to explore possible financial outcomes in a risk-free environment.

and believe the financial lessons students learn now will ben-

“Our Reality Fairs provide participants with a career, a starting salary and budget worksheet that encourages them to live within their monthly salary while also paying for housing, utilities

efit them in the future,” Crone concludes. To schedule a presentation for school, church or community group, email jr.webster@trueskycu.org or call 682.1990.

and other basic necessities,” Crone says.

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THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS A PLACE TO PLAY, GROW AND EXCEL

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OKLAHOMA AREA COMMAND’S BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-18, AND FOR THE LAST YEAR AND HALF, INSTEAD OF JUST THEIR USUAL AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, THE CLUB HAS The mission of TSA Boys and Girls Club is

fine arts classes. The kids completed a production of “Ever After: Another Cinderella Story.”

to inspire and enable all young people by focus-

This year, the Salvation Army Boys and Girls

ing on academic success, promoting healthy

Club’s main focus areas have been social and

lifestyles, and developing character and leader-

emotional health.

ship - disguised in fun.

“We all have struggled, due to last year, so, we

Melissa Brown, the Area Director of the

have incorporated emotional training, like, how to

Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, spends her

set goals and how to be kind partners with Red

time fundraising, promoting community aware-

Rock Behavioral Health,” she said.

ness, leading the staff, grant writing, reporting,

The character and leadership development pro-

as well as overseeing and developing programs.

gram consists of a Key Club where the older kids

As lead person, she shared what is currently hap-

plan and attend service projects outside of the

pening at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club.

Boys and Girls Club. Another way that they demon-

Summer camps were offered daily this sum-

strate leadership is in coordinating events for the

mer, offering field trips and STEAM projects,

younger youth within the club and participate in

basketball and soccer youth leagues, as well as

national conferences, giving speeches about what the club means to them. This summer, the Boys and Girls Club youth were surprised with a $100 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. They were able to buy football cleats, fishing rods and many other things for themselves or their loved ones, which further promoted the club’s healthy lifestyle initiatives. The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club has been in existence over 60 years. The collaboration with Salvation Army has been a unique opportunity to not only offer programs, but to also connect the families to Salvation Army resources, should they need those The after-school program will start back up in

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SPECIALIZING IN EXOTIC AND PERFOR-

my own and the possibility of not having a

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steady income,” Villarreal said.

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what I was called to do.”

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The business took off. Within five

Villarreal, who started the exotic vehicle show-

months of opening, they had an average

room with business partner, Braiden Bond.

inventory of 30 pre-owned exotic vehicles,

“At the beginning of 2018, my brother-

averaging 10 to 12 sales a month. Although

in-law Braiden and now business partner

pre-owned, the cars all come to the store

had the idea to start an exotic car dealer. I

looking as if they are brand-new. Today, the

didn’t think he was serious until he began to

average inventory is 60 to 70 pre-owned

send me places to lease. In the beginning, it

exotic vehicles with sales averaging 40 to

was not something that I wanted to do just

45 monthly.

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“We have anything from old classic cars to new or exotic cars. A lot of these cars are on consignment, and we are very aggressive on our consignment rates. Typically when you consign a car or take a car to auction, they charge about 10 percent. Well, since we have low overhead, we charge 7 percent, and that means it’s more money for the owner,” Eliud says. “We market the car for them on various websites just as if they were our cars.” Ultimately, Exotic Motorsports of Oklahoma makes a car enthusiast’s dream come true. Today, the business has expanded so much that the company is expanding into a larger space located right next door. “A lot of these cars a lot more affordable than what you think,” Eliud said. “You ask yourself, ‘Is a $100,000 Lamborghini affordable?’ You can ask the same question if a $100,000 Cadillac Escalade is affordable because if you go to any new Cadillac store, new Escalades cost $90,000. So yeah, we fulfill dreams, and we help people find ways to purchase vehicles. We also locate vehicles for customers.” For more information, visit ExoticMotorsportsOK.com.

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INCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1972, OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET

HAS BEEN THE CITY’S PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY, BOASTING TALENTED DANCERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. As the resident dance company of the Civic Center Music Hall, the company produces four main-stage productions per season in Oklahoma City in addition to touring across Oklahoma and surrounding states. But beyond that, the Oklahoma City Ballet also offers dance

“Our mission is to make the ballet more accessible to everybody.”

classes for all ages and skill levels through The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School as well as multiple community

“OKC Ballet is like a three-legged stool - we have

engagement programs to encourage artistry and athleticism in

the Performing Arts section; we have the school,

students across the state.

which educates to the highest quality; and the third part is our community engagement,” said Lestari Kusumawardani, marketing director. “Our mission is to make the ballet more accessible to everybody. For some kids, arts isn’t accessible, so

Youth ballet classes are offered at OKC Ballet as well.

we want to provide that for them. We work with Boys and Girls Club for no charge and have numerous outreach programs to the community for free.” FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS The OKC Ballet also offers free Community Programs not just for youth, but for senior citizens and those who have Parkinson’s. “All of our community programs are free. Our mission is to make the ballet more accessible to everybody - all ages, all abilities, physical or emotional and mental abilities. We do that by having a couple of like dance classes geared towards giving people a chance to dance,” said Kusumawardani. “We work with physical therapists and psychologists o make sure that we, understand all abilities. For our Parkinson’s Class, we work with the Parkinson’s Foundation of Oklahoma to make this happen.” The OKC Ballet also offers a free performance day for all children in Oklahoma. The Youth Community Programs offered by OKC Ballet include: BALLETREACH The BalletReach program is built on the idea that ballet should be available to everyone. OKC Ballet sends BalletReach instructors to schools and to five different Boys and Girls Clubs for students to receive hands-on training. Through this program, the company aims to remove barriers to entry and make the art of ballet accessible to every child. CONTINUED >

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ARTSREACH ArtsReach brings the arts into the classrooms of over 4,000 students each year through an eight-week deep dive into the world of ballet and its history. The ArtsReach curriculum consists of engaging internet resources and materials that demonstrate the evolution of ballet through the centuries and provides students with a foundational knowledge of the art form and its relevance today. BALLETKIDS CLUB BalletKids Club was created with the intent to remove obstacles that may prevent children and teens from experiencing the art of live ballet performance. Through partnerships with local nonprofits across Oklahoma City, children are given the chance to attend one of OKC Ballet’s professional company’s performances for free. For

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BalletKids Club offers their first-ever exposure to live performing art. CHANCE TO DANCE Chance to Dance is designed to be inclusive for children ages 7 and up of varying physical and developmental abilities. The goal of Chance to Dance is to provide an opportunity for community, artistic expression, and learning for all children YOUTH DANCE CLASSES The Yvonne Chouteau School is the official school of Oklahoma City Ballet offering classes for students ages 3 to adult from beginner to advanced levels. The OKC Ballet instructors incorporate the best of the French, Italian, and Russian training methods. The ballet classes are accompanied by professional pianists and conducted in a supportive environment that fosters the development of proper technique as well as confidence, poise, coordination, and personal well-being. The OKC Ballet partners with Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County to provide ballet lessons.

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“We do provide scholarships, so we try to make it more accessible for everyone,” said Kusumawardani. For more information, visit okcballet.org.

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GREATER THINGS EXPO

CONCERT IN THE PARK: CITY MOON & ERIN MICHELLE

MOM & ME OUTDOOR GAMES

Hafer Park, Edmond

Kids, grab your moms, aunties, or

In August 2021, the Greater Things

Summer Concerts in the Park are back

grandmas for this day of adventure,

event will bring together world-re-

at Hafer Park in Edmond! Bring your

learning, and bonding!

nowned speakers who walk out

blankets and chairs to enjoy music

Join us at the Lake Overholser

the great commission every day, all

under the trees at Hafer Park stage.

Riversport Boathouse for open activ-

around the world. You will receive

This week, City Moon will take the

ities such as kayaking, archery, rock

powerful messages and an experi-

stage at 6:15 p.m., followed by Erin

climbing to a zipline, crafts, and outdoor

ence with Christ like you’ve never

Michelle at 7:45 p.m.

field games! Lunch will be provided.

Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive

3115 E Overholser Dr, Oklahoma City,

had before. Expect healing, impartation, and life-changing encounters with God. Greater Things is for the entire family. Visit okcconventioncenter.com.

Costs $15 per couple and $5 per

extra child.

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ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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Grounds, S Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee

Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now

The Skirvin Hilton Hotel requests

The Firelight Balloon Festival fea-

Oklahoma City’s golden ticket! It’s

the

and

tures live performers, family-friendly

the perfect recipe for a delectable

Daughters for an afternoon tea

activities, fireworks, a hunting and

treat: songs from the original film,

from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 7

fishing expo, a 5K and a display of

including “Pure Imagination,” “The

Afternoon tea is a tradition with ori-

25 hot air balloons. Families can also

Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden

gins in the 1800s.

enjoy a kids zone and petting zoo, a

Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and

The Skirvin Hilton Hotel continues this

carnival and tethered balloon rides

ear-tickling new score from the song-

tradition with a modern and conve-

beginning at 6 p.m.

writers of Hairspray.

nient style. Prices are $44.95 for adults

The festival is free to attend. Hot air

Recommended for ages 6 & up. Visit

and $29.95 for children (ages 3-10).

balloon rides start at $250.

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Citizen Potawatomi Nation Pow Wow

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Does It Matter How Property is Titled in Divorce? Many individuals wonder whether it matters how property is titled in a divorce. In other words, some theorize that if an asset is in their individual name, it might mean that they will receive this asset in a divorce. It could be a variety of property or assets. Some might try to title a bank account in their own name. Others might purchase a vehicle and put it in their own name. In other cases, an individual might set up an investment account that only has their name on it, but not their spouse. The possibilities can be infinite. When a divorce takes place, many think the asset will be given to them by the court because it is not jointly titled with their spouse. A common question for many is whether this is accurate or not. The reality is that how property is titled in a divorce is normally not that important. Instead, in states where equitable jurisdiction is controlling, courts look to when the property or asset was acquired. If the property is acquired during the marriage, it is normally labeled marital property. However, if the property was acquired before marriage, it is presumed to be separate property. Courts then have to divide marital property in a just matter when consider-

ing all the factors. The factors can vary by state, but they can include different criteria. This includes contribution of each party, the length of the marriage, the education and work history of the parties, the conduct of the parties in some states, and a litany of other factors. In terms of the titling of the assets, it is truly not that important. If the asset is in one spouse’s name, it does not matter if the asset was acquired during the marriage. A party cannot purchase property or buy an asset with marital funds and assume that the asset will be allocated to them in a divorce. A prenuptial agreement is something to consider for those who have substantial property or assets prior to marriage. To ensure they receive it in the divorce, they must agree to it beforehand. Through a prenuptial agreement, the parties can agree to have property or assets set aside to them in the future. It is vital to draft the prenuptial agreement appropriately and that both parties have independent counsel. Other important criteria are that there needs to be full and fair disclosure and that there be no duress or undue influence. Even after the marriage, parties could enter into a postnuptial agreement to denote who would get what property or assets in the case of divorce. That said, parties sometimes have little incentive to

do this after the marriage. One potential exception is where a party receives inheritance or gifts during the marriage. Inheritance or gifts are generally viewed as separate property in a divorce. Thus, if parties place inheritance or gifts in a separate account away from other marital property or debt, doing so makes sense. Otherwise, there can be a risk that the separate property is commingled with other marital funds or property. When this happens, it can convert separate property into marital property. For this reason, parties who receive inheritance or gifts should speak to an attorney if they want to ensure that it remains their separate property. It often makes sense before they receive the inheritance or gift to ensure it is handled appropriately. A separate account in this instance may make sense for liquid assets. Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters. Stange Law Firm, PC gives clients 24/7 access to their case through a secured online case tracker found on the website. They also give their clients their cell phone numbers. Call for a consultation today at 855-805-0595.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING PET INSURANCE

I NS U R A NC E F O R YO U R P E T S YOU KNOW YOU NEED INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOME, YOUR VEHICLE AND EVEN ITEMS LIKE RVS, GOLF CARTS AND ATVS, BUT DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN ALSO GET INSURANCE FOR YOUR PETS? According to Investopedia and the 2019-2020 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to nearly 85 million homes. These households spent a total of $97.1 billion in 2019 and $103.6 billion in 2020 on their pets, with that number projected to rise to $109.6 billion in 2021. Pet owners can buy insurance that covers the costs of accidents, injury, illness, hospitalization,

policy in addition to home, auto and commercial insurance

emergency visits, surgeries and alternative therapy

policies. Trey is also the proud owner of two dogs, Sasha, 14,

like behavioral issues related to anxiety, excessive

and Baxter who is a little over a year old.

licking, and destructive behavior. You can also add preventative care plans on to the basic policy for an additional $10-$20 a month.

Trey celebrated the third anniversary of his business in July, and the company offers pet insurance coverage through Hartville Pet Insurance which is a Liberty Mutual company.

The preventative care add-on covers teeth clean-

“If you have a younger dog, it’s affordable a nd w orth h aving,”

ings, annual exams, heartworm and flea preven-

Trey said, adding that his young dog Baxter has a policy that

tion, urine and blood analysis.

costs $18 a month. His older dog Sasha costs closer to $70 a

More than 3.1 million pets were covered under

month. Although policies tend to be more expensive for older

a pet insurance policy in 2020 in the U.S., at a col-

dogs, the insurance does cover what could sometimes be stag-

lective cost of $1.99 billion.

gering healthcare costs.

Trey Butler Insurance Agency is among the insurance companies that offer this specialized

To learn more about pet insurance, visit TreyButlerInsurance. com, or call 405-830-7059

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