CA)--A number of individuals and organizations were recognized for the efforts and contributions they have made locally during the annual Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet Tuesday night. The awards presented: Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, Civic Improvement Award, Special Recognition Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Citizen of the Year. Citizen of the Year, traditionally presented to a person who has made lifelong contributions to the Enid community, was awarded to two people this year, Dr. Barry and Roxanne Pollard. The Civic Improvement Award went to the Kyle Williams Family for The One. The award is traditionally presented to a company or organization that has improved the quality of Enid aesthetically, socially or educationally. According to the Chamber, the Williams’ dedication and generosity to the community shows through their contributions to Enid and the world, with The One. Business of the Year was awarded to No Man’s Land Beef Jerky. The Special Recognition Award was given to the Enid A.M. AMBUCS club for the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. The overpass on North Van Buren was renamed and unveiled as the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge after many months of planning by AMBUCS including flying around 200 American flags and service flags on holidays and special occasions along both sides of the bridge. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to John Groendyke. The award is not presented annually, but is reserved for special occasions and special people who have made contributions in their business area, community, state and beyond. Volunteer of the Year is traditionally given to an individual who exhibits excellence in volunteerism throughout the community. This year, the recipient is Whitney Hall. Hall is a top volunteer of Main Street Enid, volunteer of The One, former member of Enid Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, past president of Enid Young Professionals, board member and volunteer for 4RKids, member of the city of Enid Historic Preservation Commission, co-chair of the Friends of the Observatory Steering Committee in support of the Currie-Gregg Observatory at Enid High School and a volunteer at Gaslight Theatre. Ambassador of the Year recognizes a chamber Ambassador who has demonstrated dedication to the chamber and the community through their volunteerism and is chosen by fellow ambassadors. For the second year in a row, Keri Haines received the award. Ambassadors attend events and ribbon cuttings representing the chamber.
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MC)--The Martial Combat League featuring fighters from Enid and Northwest Oklahoma will return to Stride Bank Center on July 30. The card will have more than 20 fights with fighters partaking in MMA, kickboxing, jiu jitsu and combat jiu jitsu. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. this Friday and start at $37 for reserved seating. Those attending also will have the option to buy a regular table or VIP table. The VIP table will allow guests to order drinks from a server and an option of food for an extra cost. VIP tables are $800, and normal tables are $600. Those buying a table must buy the entire table and cannot purchase singular seats at a table. Tickets will be available at www.StrideBankCenter.com, by calling (580) 616-7380 or at the Stride Bank Center box office.
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SC)--Summer Chautauqua is underway at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. The theme this year is “Surviving the Sixties: Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll”. There will be daily workshops offered by the visiting scholars and nightly performances with the scholars taking the stage as a significant person from the ‘60’s. All workshops and performances are free and open to the public. They take place in Humphrey Heritage Village at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. There will be three programs daily at 10:30 a.m., noon and 7:30 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. and noon programs will be workshops, while the 7:30 p.m. performances will feature one scholar in character. For more information and the daily schedule go to csrhc.org.
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DD)--The city of Enid Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Donuts with Dad 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at Champion Park gym, 700 N. 10th. All ages and dads are welcome to attend the early Father’s Day event, which will include coloring activities and games. Doughnuts and water will be provided. Father’s Day is celebrated Sunday, June 19.
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