Hey BuzzHeads!

Happy April! Just FYI, Facebook had some weird glitch last week and sent messages to lots of Enid Buzz followers claiming random posts had gone against their policies. They ended up deleting hundreds if not thousands of old posts and almost all of the old sunrise photos. I was never notified by Facebook about anything, only random followers.

That is the exact reason I want to build up this newsletter and to stay connected to those that want updated Enid info without social media interference. Thanks for subscribing!

— Curtis D. Tucker Owner/Author

It’s Almost Time For First Friday!

Main Street Enid presents First Friday on April 7 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy an evening where you can stroll all around Downtown Enid and enjoy dozens of places to shop, dine, and be entertained!

This month is Fashion Friday as they highlight the "shop" portion of our downtown district. They will be hosting a Fashion Show on the courthouse lawn starting at 6:30 PM featuring different styles from Enid's own from kids to adults, prom wear to summer wear, and men fashion to lightly used clothing!

Get more details at www.enidbuzz.com/first-friday/

Egg-A-Palooza at Crosslin Park

The City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will host Egg-A-Palooza at Crosslin Park on Saturday, April 8th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free games at the event, including plinko, claw machines, lawn darts, fishing, ring toss, sack races, egg race, bean bag toss and more. See details at www.enidbuzz.com/egg-a-palooza-at-crosslin-park/

Postpartum Support Group

Coping with the mental health challenges during pregnancy and after the birth of your child can feel isolating. There are local classes filled with women that have walked in your shoes. You don’t have to do this alone.

Women interested in getting help or learning more are currently meeting from 9am to 10am on Wednesdays at CDSA, 114 S. Independence. Limited childcare is available during this time. Babes in arms are welcome. If you need more information you can call 580-242-6131 or email [email protected].

Sign up for the support group online at https://forms.office.com/r/Yqk33ckx37

Incubator Available for Business Startups

Do you have a business idea or new startup? The Strate Center provides professional business training to those interested in starting, expanding or operating a small business. Research indicates businesses that are located in an incubation environment have an 80 percent success rate compared to a 20 percent success rate without incubation services. Details at www.enidbuzz.com/incubator-available-for-business-startups/

The Strate Center for Business Development is located at 2020 Willow. Learn more online at https://autrytech.edu/businessincubator/. Call 580-242-2750 to set up a tour.

Business Bits

Pizza Inn is opening soon in the old KFC on E. Maine.

Boom-A-Rang should be opening another location at Grand and Willow.

Great Plains Bank at 2305 West Garriott is open.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

Frank Corry opened the pharmacy in 1904. It was known as Corry Drug until Raymond Downs bought it in 1944 and it became Downs Pharmacy. The original three-story store was destroyed by fire in 1959 but was rebuilt. The pharmacy closed in Feb. of 1999.

What’s Buzzing?

Check out the Enid Buzz Calendar!

See upcoming local events listed at www.enidbuzz.com/events/. Get your events on the calendar by emailing info to [email protected].

Upcoming Events

First Friday is April 7 from 6-9:00pm. Enjoy an evening in Downtown Enid with dozens of places to shop, dine, and be entertained!

Liquid History - Join Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in an exploration of drinks and more! Their mixologists will take you through the history of popular cocktails, exploring delightful recipes. April 7 from 6-10pm. $40, must be 21. See details.

The Market Spring Craft Show is April 8 at the Stride Bank Center. Free Admission! Shop and support small business. 45+ vendors. Saturday, April 8 from 10am to 5pm.

Egg-A-Palooza at Crosslin Park on Saturday, April 8th from 1-4pm There will be free games at the event.

Restaurant Guide

Browse the Enid Buzz Quick Restaurant Guide at www.enidbuzz.com/restaurants/. There are over 100 eateries listed with phone and location. If you see a change or correction email [email protected].

Question of the Week

What new type of business would you like to see in Enid?

Reply to this email with your responses. I’ll post a few answers in the next Enid Insider.

Last Week’s Responses

QUESTION: If Enid had a big annual “Fest” of some kind, what things would you like to be included?

Jean Lorig - “Live music, affordable food prices and games for all ages to play.”

Julie Osborn - “Unique food vendors, craft/cash and carry vendors, adult and children games, live entertainment, fun competitions per age groups, types of interest to make the most of a day. Free admission.”

Penny Bishop - “Wish the hot air balloon festival would come back.”

Sheryl Logan - “We had one it was Summerfest! And it was great but like almost everything here, Enid wants to start big and make all the money that established events make not understanding that it has taken time to grow into that big of an event. We did a medieval faire for a few years and it never got as big as Norman so it got trashed.”

And Finally

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Have a fabulous week!