Hey BuzzHeads!

I hope you are well! We’re less than a week away from Mother’s Day so don’t forget about mom on Sunday, May 14!

Tuesday, May 9 we will be voting on a sales tax increase to improve the county jail. The proposition calls for a 0.30%, or 30 cents for every $100 spent, increase to the county sales tax rate for 15 years. It would raise our sales tax rate to 9.4%. Precincts throughout Garfield County will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

— Curtis D. Tucker Owner/Author

Baseball Buzz

Get out and watch the 2023 NJCAA Baseball Plains District Tournament at David Allen Memorial Ballpark - May 11th - 14th, 2023. Here is the first day schedule. MORE INFO.

Thursday, May 11th

Game 1 - 10 am - #3 NOC-Tonkawa (24-12) vs. #6 UA Rich Mountain (18-18)
Game 2 - 1 pm - #2 Western OK State (25-11) vs. #7 NOC-Enid (17-19)
Game 3 - 4 pm - #4 Murray State (23-13) vs. #5 Hesston (12-7)
Game 4 - 7 pm - #1 South Arkansas (29-7) vs. #8 Redlands (13-23)

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The City of Enid will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day slated for Saturday, May 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 West Park Avenue.

The following list of materials will be accepted:

· Pharmaceuticals
· Pesticides/Herbicides
· Oil-Based Paints/Stains
· Lawn Care Products
· Pool Chemicals
· Old Fuels
· Craft & Hobby Supplies

More details on what’s accepted HERE.

Letter Carriers Food Drive May 13

Saturday, May 13th is the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive. Letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations as they deliver mail on their routes. Food collected will be donated to Loaves & Fishes.

Participating in this year’s Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, May 13th, and your letter carrier will do the rest.

CDSA Offering 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

Business Bits

Outhier & Caruthers PLLC has moved to 302 N. Independence, Suite 502, Enid, OK 73701. Call 580-234-6600.

Enid Learning Academy is beginning their 20^th year of serving students in NW Oklahoma! Call 580-237-8322 to get your child on the schedule.

Dudes Men’s Clothing Store is open at 2010 W Willow. Call (580) 603-1960.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

The Springs Park Zoo was started in the early 1950's and was closed around 1972. See more pics and history HERE.

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]. Below are a few highlights coming soon.

Lt. Governors Travel & Tourism Summit is Wednesday, May 10.

Gaslight Theatre presents Arsenic & Old Lace on May 12-14 and 19-20.

Second Saturday at Sunset Plaza is Saturday, May 13 from 10am to 2pm.

Rock Swap is Saturday, May 13 from 10am to 4pm in the Breezeway.

Little Big Town Concert - The band returns on May 18 at the Stride Bank Center.

More events and details on the calendar!

Restaurant Guide

Can’t decide where to eat? 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

And Finally

Happy 100th Birthday to Louise Hart Whitlow on May 16. She will be celebrating on Saturday, May 13.

Thanks again for subscribing to the Enid Insider! If you have an idea for the newsletter or the website please let me know. [email protected] 

Have a fabulous week!