Enid, Oklahoma - News, Events and Photos

Memorial Day?

The Enid Cemetery

It's Memorial Weekend!! The unofficial start to summer. A big three day weekend. The day to open the pool. The running of the Indianapolis 500. Family picnics with your funky aunt and uncle. Heading to the lake. Buying cheesy polysilk flower wreaths. Wearing bermuda shorts and black socks. Stocking up on beer, ice and pork rinds. Firing up the grill. The release of a blockbuster movie. The end of the school year. Hot temperatures. Renting videos. Mowing the grass. Watering the lawn. And . . .

Oh Yeah . . . the commemoration of U.S. men and women who have died in military service to protect our freedoms. Try not to forget.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Outside Looking In.

Here's something you don't see everyday. The large windows in the Enid High School gymnasium have been removed and will be replaced. Does anyone remember playing dodge ball in the old gym?

Monday, May 15, 2006

Tattoo You!

You will now be able to get inked in Oklahoma! We became the last state in the union to make tattoos legal. Wow!

The new law takes effect November 1st. It allows anyone over 18 to be tattooed legally. The new law calls for sanitation and health guidelines for tattoo artists and parlors with periodic inspections by the Oklahoma Health Department.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mom's Day to all you mothers out there!! I hope you have a very special day.

I want to say a thanks to my mom who helped create this site and helps maintain all of my Internet ventures. Thanks mom! I appreciate everything you did in raising two kids by yourself. You're the best!

From old #16.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

FREE! Free! free!

Enid Symphony Orchestra ~ Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 7 p.m. Government Springs Park

The Enid Symphony caps off their Centennial Season
with a Presentation of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in the
Performing Arts Pavillion at Government Springs Park.
The 1 hour concert will include several other songs.

The Concert is free to the public in celebration and thanks
for One Hundred years of support in the Enid community.
Picnic-style box suppers and mother’s bouquets will be available for
purchase to help raise funds for the symphony.
Bring a blanket or a chair!!

There will be a patrons area for regular season ticket holders.
For more information, call the ESO office at (580) 237-9646

Monday, May 08, 2006

New breakfast stops.

Anyone for breakfast? There will soon be some new places to get breakfast in Enid. Paradise Donuts will open soon on the corner of Willow and 4th. If you have more info please leave a comment below.

Also look for Glass Mountain Coffee opening soon at Van Buren and Maine in the old Tommy John's location.

Both will have drive thrus.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

The Tri-State Parade

It must have been Tri-State weekend. The weather was cold, cloudy and a bit rainy. But that didn't deter a very large crowd from spending Saturday morning watching a great ensemble of marching bands from across the country.

If you've ever lived in, or grew up in Enid there is one thing you always remember... the Tri-State Music Festival. Here's a few pics of the 2006 edition.

Saturday, May 06, 2006

President Bush in Enid

President Bush stopped by Enid this morning. No, he wasn't here to see the Tri-State parade, he was on his way to OSU to give a graduation address. Air Force One snuck in over Waukomis and landed at Vance just before 9am.

The entire area around Vance was shut off by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, including all air space.

Many people lined the roads waiting to see a glimpse of Air Force One. People south of Vance were not disappointed but those at Kellet Ball Park and everyone north of Vance were unaware that the plane had even landed.

After giving a brief 9am presentation the President took off from Vance in a cluster of helicopters and headed for Stillwater. If you look closely you can see him waving from the third window from the front.

Friday, May 05, 2006

May 5th is one special day!!

It's May 5th and you know what that means!! A big party, celebrating, lots of drinks and food. Everyone getting together and giving gifts.

Did you know May 5th was such a special day? Heck, it's practically become a national holiday. Why not help celebrate?

Today is Cinco De Mayo, sure, but that's not the BIG holiday today. It's National Cartoonist Day!!! That's right, you should run right on down to your local store and pick up a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay or a big fat gift for your favorite local cartoonist. Hummm, wonder who that might be?

Anyways, Happy Cinco AND Cartoonist Day!!!!

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Ouch!

This accident happened this morning at the intersection of
Van Buren and Broadway.

Recipe for Fun - Just add Kids.

Carnival in Enid for Tri-State.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Tri-State is here!

The carnies have arrived and the rides are being put together. Tri-State kicks off on Wednesday, May 3, 2006.

The carnival is located on Independence next to Q-Spot, across from Convention Hall.

Here are some of the main events:

THURSDAY:
4:00 p.m.
Tri-State Honor Group Rehearsals
Tri-State Band, Convention Hall
Tri-State Chorus, First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Tri-State Orchestra, Enid High School Auditorium
Tri-State Jazz Band, NWOSU-Enid Campus
Tri-State Show Choir, Waller JHS Auditorium

7:00 Tri-State Jazz Band, Convention Hall
8:00 Tri-State Honor Orchestra, Convention Hall

FRIDAY:
4:00 P.M. Tri-State Honor Group Rehearsals
Tri-State Band, Convention Hall
Tri-State Chorus, First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Tri-State Orchestra, Enid High School Auditorium
Tri-State Jazz Band, NWOSU-Enid Campus
Tri-State Show Choir, Waller JHS Auditorium

7:00-8:00 P.M. Tri-State Chorus & Orchestra, Convention Hall
8:00-10:00 P.M. Tri-State Dance, Cherokee Strip Conference Center

SATURDAY:
10:30 MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PARADE
Bands, Twirling Corps., Drill Teams may parade with school band

3:00 P.M. GRAND CONCERT
Tri-State Music Festival: Convention Hall:Honor Chorus, Orchestra, Show Choir, Band, and Jazz Band, under the batons of nationally-known conductors.

School Board Building gets a make-over

Getting new windows.

Oklahoma Weather

Don't you just love the Oklahoma sky as storms begin to form and fall apart?

Monday, May 01, 2006

May Day Activities

Happy May Day Enid! Today is a great day to get out and enjoy the Spring weather along with some great events. Tonight the Enid Public School Foundation will host its 9th annual Festival of Stars at the Humphrey Heritage Village, located next to the Museum of the Cherokee Strip. Stop by anytime between 5 to 8 p.m.

There will be bands, orchestras, choirs, singers and dance groups. This is a great event for the entire family and helps raise money for our school system. Money raised from Festival of Stars will benefit the EPSF's grants-to-teachers program, which provides as much as $30,000 in materials and programs to schools each year.

Tonight will also feature the Taste of Enid! Get out and have a great outdoor meal while watching the entertainment. Local restaurants will be providing a variety of side dishes, desserts and other fun foods. Advance Food Company will supply hamburgers.

Tickets are just $5 which includes admission and two food coupons. Additional food coupons can be purchased for $1.

Saturday, May 27, 2006