Apr 27 Saturday
Join Cynde Tomlinson of Physicians Mutual as we learn about navigating Medicare. Cynde is a Broker Relationship Manager for Physcians Select Insurance Company. Cynde will discuss making the most of your rights, options and entitlements, how and when to enroll in Medicare, what Medicare does and doesn't cover, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance, and more!
Become more confident in advocating for yourself and others by discovering accurate tools, techniques, and resources in this presentation. Registration Required.
Apr 30 Tuesday
This talk explores Ethiopian artist Gebre Kristos Desta's last work, made in Lawton Oklahoma. The familiar narrative of his life is that his time in Oklahoma was marred in tragedy, and that he died prematurely in 1981.This paper reveals new research into the immensely prolific time he spent in Lawton. At the very end of his life, Kristos was working on a riotously colorful mural depicting the rising sun. His last works in Oklahoma reveal an artist who was not wallowing in exile, but committed to the inspirational and redemptive potential of painting to the very end.
May 01 Wednesday
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.
We believe that recovery means empowerment, and we support each other as partners walking the path together. We believe that recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys.
May 04 Saturday
The Oklahoma Historical Society will present “Perspectives in History,” the 2024 Oklahoma History Symposium, on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. This one-day symposium offers scholars, historians, authors, and museum professionals a forum to share their work with history enthusiasts through presentations centered on topics in Oklahoma’s history. Professional development sessions will also be offered for museum professionals, volunteers and students.
Topics for the symposium include Oklahoma cemeteries, Asian Americans in Oklahoma, American Indian doughboys, archaeological investigations, calabooses, working with underrepresented communities, and more. A complete schedule, session descriptions, and registration details are available online at okhistory.org/symposium. The registration deadline is Friday, April 26.
The Oklahoma History Symposium is free and open to the public, but attendees must register online in advance.
The keynote speaker is Edurne Pineda. She has been a Mexican diplomat for more than 25 years and specializes in consular affairs. She has been Head Consul of the new Consulate of Mexico office in Oklahoma City since late 2022. The consulate opened to the public in May 2023. Through cultural events, educational programs and diplomatic initiatives, the consulate celebrates our shared heritage and addresses the needs of the nearly half a million Mexican nationals residing in Oklahoma. These efforts preserve our historical connection by promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and respect between the people of Oklahoma and Mexico.
May 08 Wednesday
Lunch & Learn is open to all! LWV Norman meets bi-monthly to learn about topics and issues affecting Norman and Cleveland County.
Hear from Marilyn Dillon from Embark about Mobility+ services. Dr. Marilyn Dillon is the Mobility Management Administrator and ADA Coordinator for EMBARK, the City of Oklahoma City’s public transportation and parking provider. Marilyn’s early career in the private and non-profit sectors focused on human services provision as well as time spent managing laboratory operations, sales, and transportation logistics for an international health organization. Dr. Dillon returned to the City of Oklahoma City in 2012 as a Budget Analyst, quickly promoted to Audit Manager in 2013 before moving to EMBARK in 2016.
Lunch and Learn is open to all.For more information visit: https://my.lwv.org/oklahoma/norman/event/lunch-and-learn-dr-marylin-dillon
May 11 Saturday
Join us May 11th for a Coffee & Conversation event focusing on beekeeping in an urban setting! Local experts will talk about bee biology, including the different types of honey bees and their roles in the hive. They will then discuss the basics of beekeeping, bee safety, and hive maintenance. We will end with a Q&A session and the opportunity to view Mollie Spencer Farm bees in an observation hive!
May 15 Wednesday
May 18 Saturday
Join us on May 18th for a Coffee & Conversation event focusing on water ecology! Local experts will discuss aquatic ecosystems and how plants and animals interact with each other in rivers, streams, and ponds. Mollie Spencer Farm staff will also speak about the improvements made at the farm to benefit the aquatic ecosystem on the property. The event will include time for Q&A and a walk around the Mollie Spencer Farm pond!
Register today to secure your spot! This event involves walking on potentially uneven terrain, so please prepare accordingly!
May 22 Wednesday