WHAT'S UP FIVE-EIGHTY FRIEND!

Good morning, and happy Friday!

Today is special because its Memorial Day weekend, which means that many of us don’t have to work on Monday, so that always makes for an even better Friday!

In attempts to grow the newsletter, last Friday I announced a referral contest. The person with the most referrals before today would receive a $30 Gift Card to Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse and Gelateria. Well we have a winner, but I am sad to say that we only had one single person get one single referral.. HAHA So I will be emailing them today and taking note that referral contests don’t work.

But no worries, we still grew by nearly 50 subscribers by different methods!

This weekend is pretty light on things going on in town, likely due to the holiday.

Let’s dive in!

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:

The Boho Teepee is a great, local place to shop. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a gift, you can’t go wrong with shopping here.

If you don’t know what exactly you’re looking for, the owner, Tani, will be happy to help you figure it out and find it. From Shoes to hats, she has the outfit you need. Need accessories to go with your outfit? She has jewelry, belts, and bags too! And if you need something to add to your house, she has blankets, towels, mugs, and even some local art.

The shop also has a good variety of men’s clothing as well; including shoes, button up shirts(short and long), t-shirts, hats, and more.

The Boho Teepee is a proud retailer for Pendleton, Judy Blue Jeans, Minnetonka, and many other brands. Be sure to check them out if you haven’t yet, or if it has been a while!

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:30AM - 6PM, Saturday 10AM - 4PM, Closed Sunday & Monday Location: 114 N Independence St, Enid, OK 73701

Interested in having your business featured in our spotlight? Contact us at [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND IN ENID

Highlighted Events in Enid, this weekend!

⚾️ 2025 NJCAA Division II JUCO World Series
Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 31
David Allen Memorial Ballpark | $10 or $75 for tournament pass
If you aren’t new to Enid, you know about JUCO World Series whether you like baseball or not. Starting today, there will be constant games going on until the 31st, so don’t miss out on some baseball! Downtown, and really the whole town will be a bit busier during this tournament, which is always great for the local businesses!

🥚 Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market
Saturday, May 24 | 8AM - 12PM
Rowdy Stickhourse | Free to attend
Get your fresh baked breads, jams, cinnamon rolls, jellies, eggs, dairy, honey, or Meat at the farmers market! There will be fresh fruits and vegetables and local vendors with crafts as well!

🏀 Enid Outlaws vs. Littlerock Lightning
Saturday, May 24 | 6PM
Stride Bank Center | $10+
Get your tickets, your Outlaws t-shirts, some popcorn, and support our local basketball team as they face the Little Rock Lightning!

🎵 Karaoke
Saturday, May 24 | 9:30PM
Enid Axe | Free to sing
Grab your friends and come show off your singing skills with a night full of karaoke. And if you don’t have the gift of singing on key, then show off your guts by proudly singing off key! From 9:30 till close, the mic will be open.

City of Enid Memorial Day Events

Hoor and Remember

⚾️ Flame of Remembrance Ceremony
Friday, May 23 @ 6:30PM
David Allen Memorial Ballpark
Woodring Wall of Honor and the City of Enid will play host to the Flame of Remembrance Ceremony as part of the opening of the NJCAA Division II World Series.

🏍️ Medal of Honor Ride of Valor
Saturday, May 24 |11AM - 4PM
The Ride of Valor – Medal of Honor ride will be held at the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park with registration beginning at 10 am. The riders will pay tribute to three Medal of Honor recipients on the Vietnam Wall and lay flowers at their panels. The ride will then travel to three gravesites of NW Oklahoma Medal of Honor recipients to include Harold Kiner, Robert Blair and Leon Vance and lay pennies at the sites. The ride will end at the military exhibit where Stan Melrose will entertain the crowd from 12-3 pm. The event is held from 11-4 pm and is free to the public.

🎖️ City of Enid Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26 | 10AM
Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park, Inc
Memorial Day Ceremony will also honor two fallen heroes this year. All family members will be in attendance. The Kiowa Black Leggins Honor Society will return to present flags. The keynote speaker is Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma’s Attorney General and candidate for Governor of Oklahoma. Shonn Keels will give the invocation and benediction prayers and Lindy Pitts will perform the National Anthem and sing special music. Blue Star Mother, Brenda Bingham, will conduct a Blue to Gold ceremony. Col Jerry Shiles and Capt Michael Lapolla will perform a special presentation to four veterans inducting them into the Oklahoma Hall of Honor, a division of the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Col Carl Miller will dedicate the living wall additions. Legislative member, Senator Roland Pederson will present citations and District 40 Representative Chad Caldwell will be the emcee. Mayor David Mason will welcome the crowd to the ceremony. Taps will be performed by Johnny Greer. Services begin at 10 am. A free BBQ meal will be served by the North Enid Lions Club following the services, donations appreciated.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events

🧺 Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday in June, July, and August | 8AM - 12PM
Red Bird Farm | Free Entry
The Farmer’s Market we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Red Bird Farm will have a Farmer’s Market open every Saturday Morning this summer, starting on June 7th. Get local produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, and meat at RBF this summer! The Kids Play Land will be open for $5 per child.

🎡 Annual 4RKids Walk & Carnival 2025
Saturday, June 7 | 9AM
4RKids Mini Golf
Whether you’re walking for a cause or just want to enjoy the carnival activities, there will be walking, games, music, food, and family-friendly fun!

🎸 Yachtley Crew
Thursday, June 19 | 7:30PM
Stride Bank Center | $33+ for tickets
Yachtely Crew is a 70’s and early 80s soft rock(Yacht Rock) touring cover band out of Los Angeles. This should be a good event full of classic rock music that won’t disappoint.

🎶 A Fling at the Springs
Saturday, September 27 | 2PM
Government Springs Park | Free
Mark your calendar(and we’ll be sure to remind your between now and September) for another Fling at the Springs! The lineup was just announced this last week: Dually Noted, Van Damage, The Peachtrees, Gus Burns & The Saddle Taamps, Jake Taylor, AND Kin Faux is back! You won’t want to miss this.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A quick reference guide to upcoming events

May 23 - 26

• JUCO World Series | David Allan Memorial Ballpark | Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 31

• Flame of Remembrance Ceremony | David Allen Memorial Ballpark | Friday, May 23 @6:30

• Farmers Market | Rowdy Stickhourse | Saturday, May 24 @ 8AM - 12PM

• Enid Outlaws vs Little Rock Lightning | Stride Bank Center | Saturday, May 24 @ 6PM

• Karaoke | Enid Axe | Saturday, May 24 @ 9:30PM

• Medal of Honor Ride of Valor | Saturday, May 24 @ 11AM - 4PM

• City of Enid Memorial Day Ceremony | Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park | Monday, May 26 @ 10AM

May 27 - June 1

• Trivia | Enid Axe | Tuesday, May 27 @ 6:30PM - 8:30PM

• Trivia | Settlers | Wednesday, May 28 @ 7:30PM

• Music Bingo | Enid Axe | Thursday, May 29 @ 6:30PM - 9:30PM

• Enid Geeks Game Night | Springhill Suites Marriott | Thursday, May 29 @ 5PM

• Trivia | Enid Brewing Company | Thursday, May 29 @ 6PM - 8PM

• Singo | Settlers Brewing Co. | Thursday, May 29 @ 7:30PM

• The Market Craft Show | Stride Bank Center | Saturday, May 31 @ 10AM - 5PM

• Karaoke | Enid Axe | Saturday, May 31 @ 9:30PM

Weather

Cooler days ahead! And you might want to keep an umbrella nearby, because storms are predicted!

Sunrise: 6:20AM
Sunset: 8:40PM

Friday

63 🌡️ 79 | ☀️ | ESE 15 mph | 💧 69% Humidity

Saturday

61 🌡️ 77 | ⛈️ | E 14 mph | 💧 85% Humidity

Sunday

60 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | ENE 13 mph | 💧 90% Humidity

THIS WEEKEND’S MUSIC SCENE
SPONSORED BY CLUB MOE(Musicians of Enid)

Little light in music this weekend, but

Friday, May 23

• Seth Carlson | Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery | 6PM - 9PM

Sunday, May 25

• Open Jams | The Cooker | 5PM - 8PM

LOCAL FAVORITE: FLAMINGO LOUNGE

Looking for the best burger in town? Visit an Enid local favorite, Flamingo Lounge, where friends meet since 1958. This hidden gem boasts a old school vibe that feels like home, if your home is Enid, OK! Get a burger and fries, shoot some pool, and listen to some tunes down at the Flamingo Lounge!

520 S Van Buren St, Enid, OK 73703

Open Monday - Saturday 11AM - 9PM

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THANKS!

Thanks for reading this morning, I greatly appreciate you! Have a great weekend and be safe!

God bless,