Community Calendar

Dr. James W. Finck will be discussing the history of Chickasha, Oklahoma from founding up until the present. His book entitled “Chickasha” was part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishers. He has lived in Chickasha for 14 years and is excited to share its unique story.

Speaker: Dr. James Finck, Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

All lectures are free and open to the public!

How can AI help your nonprofit do more with less?

Join First Liberty Bank and guest speaker Josh Cochran, CEO of Diverse CTI, for an engaging lunch-and-learn designed specifically for nonprofit leaders.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations communicate, fundraise, and operate. But beyond the headlines, what practical tools and strategies can nonprofits use today?

During this free event, Josh will share real-world examples, emerging trends, and actionable ideas that can help your organization save time, increase efficiency, and focus more energy on the mission that matters most.

Enjoy lunch, connect with other nonprofit professionals, and gain insights you can bring back to your team.

September 17 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Charleston's Restaurant - Bricktown

Space is limited. Register by September 14.

Join the Oklahoma State Medical Association, the Oklahoma County Medical Society, the Tulsa County Medical Society and our partners for the inaugural Oklahoma Women in Medicine Summit. Dedicated to empowering, strengthening and advancing women physicians in Oklahoma, this daylong event will feature CME, conversations regarding leadership and wellness, a fashion show and networking opportunities.

Collective Strength: The 2026 Oklahoma Women in Medicine Summit celebrates the power that emerges when women in medicine come together across specialties, career stages, and lived experiences. Through shared stories of leadership, resilience, and innovation, participants will explore how individual contributions create collective impact and strengthen the future of medicine.

Do you know how to find a job in 2026?

OKC Human Resources Pros are coming to a library near you this fall to provide job search hacks!

We developed hands-on, interactive, activities that will help you build your job search and interviewing skills.
This is a come-and-go event with Human Resources (HR) professionals onsite to help.

Have you been wanting to ask why your resume never gets selected or what you are doing wrong in an interview? Now is your chance.

This event is for anyone looking for a job in 2026.

Table 1: Create & improve your resume
Activities: Build your Skills & Fill in the blank resume
Table 2: Where to apply in 2026
Activities: Application Trivia Game & Leave with a List
Table 3: Interview Prep
Activities: Let go of bad interview experiences discussion & Mock Interviews
Table 4: Workplace Professionalism
Activities: The workplaces always changes & that's ok! & Choose your own Adventure
Table 5: Ask HR Anything...job related
Activities: Ask HR Anything & Q& A with a Hiring Manager & What Recruiters really look for

Join the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for the revival of our signature conversation-based gallery program, where a single work of art becomes the focal point for thoughtful dialogue, unexpected perspectives, and shared discovery.

$5 Members | $20 Non-Members
Not a member? Join today at okcmoa.com/membership.

Returning to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, One Work, Many Voices invites visitors to experience a single work of art through the perspectives of guest speakers from our community. Rather than a traditional lecture, this conversation-based gallery program encourages curiosity, thoughtful discussion, and audience participation, reminding us that every viewer brings something meaningful to the experience.

This session explores "I Refuse to be Invisible" by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, on loan from Art Bridges. Joining the discussion are Suzanne Thomas, artist and Rose State College professor, and Tahnee Jones, chef and owner of Naija Wife Kitchen and a 2025 James Beard Award Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist. Together, they’ll examine themes of identity, culture, memory, belonging, and visual storytelling while inviting guests to share their own observations and experiences. As new perspectives emerge, the artwork becomes a starting point for deeper understanding—not only of the work itself, but of one another.

Following the gallery discussion, guests are invited to enjoy a tasting of Nigerian cuisine prepared by Tahnee Jones. Extending the experience beyond the gallery, the tasting offers another way to connect with the cultural influences reflected in Crosby’s work through food, conversation, and community.

OCU will offer an inside look at the city’s leap onto the global sports stage as it hosts official 2028 Olympic events. The Martha Jean Lemon Distinguished Speaker Series presentation will be a panel discussion with some of the key leaders tasked with preparing the city for this historic moment. Mayor David Holt will lead the conversation with Michael Byrnes, president of the Team OKC planning organization; Craig Cress, CEO of USA Softball, Inc.; and Mike Knopp, founder of RIVERSPORT.

Pursue your entrepreneurial goals and discover the strategies needed to form and manage your own business. Join us as Shana Lewis, Business Strategist, owner of Tailored Plans focuses on navigating imposter syndrome, gaining clarity, and building an authentic business and career. Leave with ways to help you lead with confidence and authenticity.

Building a better business doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Program in partnership with REI Oklahoma and the Moore Norman Technology Center.

Experience the sights, sounds, and creatures that emerge as day turns to night. We’ll meet at the museum to learn about creatures that come out in the evening. We will then caravan in personal vehicles to a Norman park to see and hear them for ourselves!

Step into the shoes of an archaeologist, discovering how scientists study the past to reveal the mysteries of Oklahoma’s history. Through hands-on exploration, we’ll learn about the tools and other technologies that played a crucial role in ancient life.

The OKC Firedepartment will be here at the Southern Oaks Library teaching about General Life and Fire Safety. We will learn and practice with a demo fire extinguisher to put out a fire.