October 2022

Ardmore Elks Lodge is much more than just a building. The Elks, as described on their website, is a fraternity with a history spanning over 150 years. “To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.” is the foundation upon which this institution, if you may, was built on and has since seen its expansion to almost 2000 lodges nationwide.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) is proud to announce that Paramount+ has wrapped principal photography on season one of “Tulsa King” in Oklahoma. “Tulsa King” is the largest, scripted television series to be produced in Oklahoma using the state’s production incentives under the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021.” Creating hundreds of career opportunities, filming for the series largely took place in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Bethany and multiple areas in the surrounding regions over the course of nearly six months.

The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) and the Ardmore Public Library are collaborating to provide the Matter of Balance (MOB) program. The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. beginning October 31 through December 5, 2022, at the Ardmore Public Library located at 320 E Street NW in Ardmore.

Today is the 299th day of 2022 and the 35th day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1774, the first Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia.