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KGWA Local News Friday

TH)--Oklahoma annual sales tax holiday is underway in Enid and across the state and will end at midnight Sunday. Certain clothing and shoe purchases of less than $100 are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. Qualified items are exempt from state, city, county and local sales taxes. The holiday is meant to help businesses and allow consumers to save money in time for back-to-school shopping trips. Retailers are required to participate and may not charge sales tax on approved items this weekend. For information and answers to common questions on the annual sales tax holiday, as well as a listing of sales tax exempt items, go online to the Oklahoma Tax Commission website at https://oklahoma.gov/tax.html.

 

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FF)--The FLY Film Festival returns for its seventh year to Gaslight Theatre this weekend. The festival will began this morning with a “morning mingle” and is being followed by screenings until 7:00 p.m. with breaks for meals. Saturday’s festivities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with another “morning mingle” before continuing with screenings and a Q&A panel with local filmmakers. The awards ceremony will begin around 5:00 p.m Saturday. Among the dozens of films part of the festival, the 2020 film “Black Wall Street Burning” will be shown Saturday morning. A historical piece, the movie depicts the Tulsa Race Massacre in the Greenwood District. Some creators of the film will host a Q&A panel after the screening. Between screenings, an open bar will be available in the Gaslight lounge. The board also is planning to have food trucks near the theatre. At the end of both days, an “after-party” will be hosted at Settlers Brewing Co. tonight and Enid Brewing Co. on Saturday, both at 9:00 p.m. The festival is primarily family friendly, though films with gore or language will have warnings posted before screening. Tickets can be purchased through filmfreeway.com, a website dedicated to film festivals.

 

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CC)--The 4th annual Enid Comic Con is this weekend at Stride Bank Center. Comics, cosplay, art, and toys can all be found in one place. Vendors will be on hand for attendees who want to buy, sell, and trade comic books, toys and pop culture memorabilia. Cosplay and Costumes are highly encouraged as there will be contests throughout the event featuring cash prizes courtesy of Visit Enid. Tickets are $10 daily. There will also be a package available where you will receive a T-shirt with purchase of a ticket. Also features special guests Justin Nimmo (former Power Ranger) and Kari Lewis (Cosplay Professional). It will be 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday.

 

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There have been 8052 positive COVID-19 cases, and 139 deaths in Garfield County. 7033 of those cases and 128 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2116 cases, Alfalfa 1166, Blaine County is at 1089 cases, Major 980, and Grant 577.  

 

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FN)--Feed the Neighborhood backpack drive through giveaway is this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It's for elementary and middle school students. This year 2,000 backpacks and school supply packs will be given out to those in need at Garfield Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Adams Elementary or Longfellow Middle School. Please have your student in the car with you. It's a first come, first served event, although nothing will be handed out before 5pm. To learn more or to volunteer visit FTNEnid.org.

 

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