🌱 Cafe Donating To Homeless + University Theater Production

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First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and warm. High: 77 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Oklahoma City's own Unwind Cafe gives back to those experiencing homelessness. During the month of February, they are trying to do just that all with a little "love cake," created by chef Mikel Pichs. The cakes come in different sizes and spell out “l-o-v-e.” A portion of the café’s proceeds from the cakes this month will go towards the Curbside Chronicle employment program through the Homeless Alliance. (News On 6)
2. Beginning this weekend, Midsummer Night's Dream is headed to University Theatre at the University of Oklahoma. Showtimes will be at 8 p.m. from Feb. 25 to 26 and March 3 to 5 and at 3 p.m. on Feb. 27 and Mar. 6 in the Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm Ave. in Norman. At-home viewing will be available with video-on-demand. (Norman Transcript)
3. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applications for its 2022-23 Teen Leaders class. Now in its tenth year, the free program is open to high school students entering their sophomore, junior and senior years. Applications are due on Mar. 15. (Duncan Banner)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Bethany Storywalk - Bethany Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It’s Healthcare Workers & Emergency Responders Appreciation Month at the Oklahoma City Zoo! Now through Mar. 31, the Zoo is honoring all healthcare workers and emergency responders with free general Zoo admission for themselves, 50% off general admission for up to four guests, and additional discounts while inside the park. (Facebook)
• Don't forget, The Music of Whitney Houston concert is happening next weekend at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic! (Facebook)
• Load up the bus & make the wheels go-'round & 'round to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for Oklahoma City Dodgers Field Trip Day! Tickets are selling out quickly, so book your class's tickets today. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.