It Feels Like Summer Is Back!

The Kids Are Back In School and It’s Hot Again!

Summer temps are returning to the Enid area. Take the kids to the Splash Pads to cool off thru Labor Day. The splash pad hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

The Hoover Splash Pad is located at 3000 West Oklahoma, and the Champion Splash Pad is located at 700 North 10th Street.

Are you ready for some football?

Enjoy your weekend—and stay in the know with EnidBuzz.com.

— Curtis D. Tucker
Creator / Owner

WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK

Cherokee Strip Parade

Mark your calendar. The Cherokee Strip Celebration is Saturday, September 13th! Registration is open for vendors and parade participants! Find the forms online at www.enidchamber.com.

LOCAL NEWS

Plainsmen Football Tickets

Plainsmen Football Season Tickets are on Sale! Purchase Tickets with GOFAN. QR Code is on the image.

Lawton Sept. 5th
Deer Creek Sept. 26th
Norman Oct. 10th
Jenks Oct. 31st
Moore Nov. 7th

BUSINESS BUZZ

Park Avenue Thrift Pop Up Outlet

The Park Avenue Thrift 4th Annual Outlet Sale will be INDOORS this year! It will take place at the PARK AVENUE POP UP OUTLET, their BRAND NEW retail space located at 130 E. Randolph on the corner of 2nd & Randolph!

Shop the Pop Up Outlet on Saturday, August 16th, from 9am to 3pm. Fill a plastic grocery bag with treasures for $5!

More Business Buzz

Enid Auto Body - Do you have auto body damage? Trust your repairs to Enid Auto Body! Call (580)234-5492 to get those vehicle repairs or estimates scheduled right away! Their phone system is available 24/7 and can schedule an appointment anytime, even after business hours. You can also get a virtual repair estimate online at Autobodyteam.com.

Claire’s - It sounds like Claire's in Sunset Plaza will be closing. They are not sure of the exact date. The entire store is currently 30-50% off.

Rose Rock Orthodontics - There will soon be more activity on W. Chestnut. Builders are currently working on a nail salon next to Dollar Tree. Rose Rock Orthodontics has purchased the land next to that and it looks like they will be moving their business across the street from their current location.

Tropical Freeze Sno-Cones & Italian Ice is adding a drive thru Fresh Squeezed Lemonade coming soon plus other new stuff! Stay tuned! Go to www.tropicalfreeze.net and create your order! Summer hours: 7 days a week 2 pm to 10 pm. Located at 3608 W Randolph.

Beds Unlimited Furniture & More has a wide range of mattresses! Queen mattresses now $299.95. Beds Unlimited has been delivering quality furniture in Enid since 1994! Located inside the Enid Oakwood Mall. Call 580.242.6915. Mon-Sat 10PM-6PM / Closed Sundays.

Enid T-Shirts - New Enid T-shirts are for sale online! These fun Bella-Canvas tees are perfect for showing off your hometown! Check out the designs and colors! Shop at www.zoinkies.com.

Enid Buzz Business Directory - Check out the Enid Business Directory, your online resource for local business in a variety of categories. Go to https://www.enidbuzz.com/business-directory/ for everything from Auto Body Shops to Hospitals. The directory page is promoted on the Enid Buzz blog, on the Enid Buzz Facebook page, in the Enid Buzz Insider email newsletter and on the Enid Buzz podcast. It also ranks in local Google searches.

Send your business buzz to [email protected] 

LOCAL EVENTS

Fly-In and Breakfast

Join pilots from surrounding airports as they fly-in and have breakfast on Saturday, August 16. The public is invited to watch them come in and land, have breakfast and watch them take-off. They also have spot landing contests from time to time.

Stop by and check out the airport terminal and Barnstormers restaurant! Fly-ins and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet takes place from 7:30am to 10:00am. $10.99 for breakfast ($5.99 for kids 12 and under).

More Calendar Events

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.

• AUGUST 21
Turpin Tunes is here! This beloved live music series will once again bring incredible local talent to the Turpin at Gaslight Theatre on select third Thursdays throughout the spring and summer. Admission is free, with doors opening at 7 pm and music beginning at 7:30 pm. A cash bar will be available, making it the perfect setting for a laid-back night out.

• SEPTEMBER 13
You are invited to the Vance & AFA Air Force Birthday Red, White and Blue Fly-in on Sep 13 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Celebrate the 78th birthday of the United States Air Force with planes, food trucks, bouncy houses, a concert and more! Free to the public at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, 1026 S 66th St, Enid, OK.

• SEPTEMBER 26
Relive the Magic of Fleetwood Mac with Tusk! Get ready to experience the enchanting sounds of Fleetwood Mac as Tusk takes the stage on September 26th! With spot-on vocals and expert musicianship, this tribute band is dedicated to delivering an authentic concert experience that you won't want to miss. Tickets now on sale! StrideBankCenter.com.

• NOVEMBER 8
Copy Cat Crooners will be a night of singing + dinner + dancing! It all happens on November 8th at 6pm in the Stride Bank Center. Proceeds Buy Backpacks for Foster Children. Live Band performances of 40s - 80s tunes by Elvis, Reba, Johnny Cash & more! Tickets - $40 per Person; $70 per couple;$700 per table. (Table price includes Meet & Greet & Champagne). Contact Cathy for table info at [email protected]. For Tickets: StrideBankCenter.com

More events and details on the calendar!

Restaurant Suggestions

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.

FEATURING:
• Waymaker Coffee - Daily Drinks, 701 W. Willow
• La Salsa - Mexican, 213 W. Willow
• Cafe Coyote - Mexican, 212 Lahoma Rd., Lahoma

If you see a change or correction email [email protected].

Last But Not Least!

Send me any birthdays, anniversaries, or other fun announcements. Also be sure to get your events listed on the calendar.

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