The Greens
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With several different playing options, a bevy of activity abounds at The Greens Racquet Club. The club offers traditional tennis, along with pickleball and padel. Page 4
Adam Brooks, Matt Coleman and Jill Coleman at Allied Arts’ Havanna Nights ARTini. The event raised critical funds for the arts. Page 11
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 59 No. 6 • One Section • 12 pages • June 20, 2025
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Mutual aid doubles fire resources for Fridaylanders
Movie shoot takes place in Quail Creek
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
By Rose Lane Editor The cameras rolled inside Scott Georgi’s Quail Creek home last week. His abode was the set for the filming of Front25 Productions, an independent, multimedia production company headquartered in Los Angeles’, inaugural production, “Chimera.” The film was produced by Rick Allen Lippert (“Tainted Legacy”) and Don Shirey (“They Live Among Us”). “Chimera” tells the story of 16-year-old See MOVIE, Page 2
- Photo by Rose Lane
City councils in both Nichols Hills and The Village approved resolutions last week continuing a nearly 40-year Mutual Aid Agreement between the cities to provide firefighting assistance to each other. The neighboring cities often work together, combining resources to protect the citizens of their communities. Nichols Hills was incorporated as a city in 1929 and first established a volunteer fire department in 1937, transitioning to a paid department in 1947. And while The Village incorporated as a town nearly 21 years later in 1950, it immediately established a volunteer fire department. As the town grew and incorporated as a city in 1959, the department transitioned into a career fire entity to meet increasing demands. Fridayland’s sister cities have a combined population of 13,194, about the same size as other Oklahoma cities including Newcastle, Miami, Guymon and Weatherford. Today, the Village Fire Department has 21 total members, three shifts with six firefighters per shift. The department also includes a fire
Producer Rick Allen Lippert and actor Jim Beaver on the set of “Chimera” which was filmed last week in Scott Georgi’s Quail Creek Home.
See FIRE, Page 3
Red Andrews celebrates 78 years of giving; needs your help more than ever For 78 years, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner has been more than just a meal. It’s been a symbol of hope, compassion and community for thousands of Oklahomans. What started as a small act of kindness has grown into one of the most cherished holiday traditions in Oklahoma City, serving
nearly 8,000 meals, providing toys for over 6,000 children, and distributing 1,000 coats to families in need each year. But behind every plate of food and every wrapped toy is a powerful story — stories of sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet struggles of families trying to make Christmas magical for their
children. “We’ve learned that many parents go without warm coats just so their kids can have one,” said a Red Andrews Dinner volunteer. “These are the realities many face and that’s why this dinner matters.” The dinner has grown steadily over the decades, thanks to the tireless work of
Don’t light up 911 for fireworks To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks. “Complaints about fireworks overload 911 phone lines and can keep people experiencing an emergency from quickly connecting with a dispatcher,” Fire Chief Richard Kelley said. Residents should call 911 if someone is injured by a firework or if fireworks cause a fire. Residents who know the address of the people launching fireworks can report the violation in the following ways: Call: Fireworks Hotline - (405) 297-2222 between June 27 – July 6.
Email: action.center@okc.gov. Text: (405) 252-1053. The city will follow up on complaints. It’s illegal to buy, sell or use fireworks in the City of Oklahoma City. Sparklers, snakes, bottle rockets and all other popular fireworks are included in the ban, which applies to all private and public property in Oklahoma City, including parks, lakes and areas along the Oklahoma River. “Fireworks are a serious safety hazard to people and property and should be left to professional shows,” Chief Kelley said. Violators of the City’s fireworks ordinances are subject to a fine of $500, confiscation of fireworks and a possible jail sentence.
volunteers and the generosity of donors. However, the journey has not been without challenges. In 2020, the event was forced to pivot to a drivethrough format due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unexpected loss of its longtime venue, the Cox Convention Center. That year tested the resilience of
FRIDAY’s Cat of the Week He is the Earl of Marlboro, owned by Mary Jane Southwick. He is a rescue kitty. Email Pet of the Week submissions with complete descriptions to: rose@okcfriday.com.
the team behind the dinner — but the mission never wavered. Now, in 2025, a new set of challenges threatens this vital tradition. The cost of hosting the dinner continues to rise. Turkey prices have already increased significantly and further inflation See DINNER, Page 2