Community Calendar

Guest speaker Sarah Binder (GWU & Brookings Institution) presents the 2026 Josh Lee Lecture "Who Governs the Fed? How Politics and Markets Limit Federal Reserve Independence," sponsored by the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center.

Many view the Fed as a technocratic body divorced from politics. Past and present attacks on its leaders, however, raise doubts about Fed independence. Professor Binder will step back from the headlines to offer a rival account of our central bank-- highlighting instead the Fed’s “interdependence” with Congress, courts, and markets. Ultimately, the Fed’s credibility relies on securing broad public support.

The event is free and open to the public.

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!

Lecture title: "Progress is Inevitable — It Begins with Vision"

Openness to our divine nature replaces limited beliefs with spiritual understanding. Cultivating our spiritual view–true vision–enables good to unfold in unexpected ways. Dave Hohle explores how we can yield to a purer, more loving understanding of life and reality. He connects timeless insights from the Bible with modern examples of how learning more about God heals bodies and transforms lives.

Life is full of surprises...some good, some not so great. This story slam is an opportunity for you to share about that time when the rug was pulled out from under your feet or when you experienced unexpected joy or fright.
Stories must be 7 minutes or less, true, told without notes, and somehow linked to the theme "Surprise!"
The audience will vote for their favorite stories of the night, and winners will be awarded amazing handmade trophies and lots of praise.
Founded in 2005, the OKC StorySLAM is a regular community open-mic storytelling event that’s open to all.
No fee to attend. Sign up begins at 6:30