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Metro-area ‘Be a Santa’ gets holiday gifts to seniors

News | Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Comments

Metro-area residents are invited to "Be a Santa to a Senior” again this holiday season.
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Western Plains Youth and Family Services seeks Christmas donations 7 hr ago | Add a comment WOODWARD — The staff at Western Plains Youth and Family Services is asking the community to help provide Christmas presents for the 50 to 60 children in the agency’s care. "We...

Unexpected pairings, touches of glitz provide perfect packaging for women headed to holiday events 20 hr ago | Add a comment Holiday invitations will be arriving soon. Perhaps you’ll go to an open house next weekend, a come-and-go party on Christmas Eve, a champagne brunch in three weeks. The big question: What to...

Former OU football greats Steve Owens, Billy Sims and Jason White will be at Quail Springs food drive Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | Add a comment Bring canned goods to Quail Springs Mall on Friday, and you’ll have the chance to meet three University of Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winners. Former OU football greats Steve Owens, Billy Sims...

Oklahoma City couple prepares Christmas village Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | Add a comment It is almost time to open the Christmas closet at Gale and Larry Derryberry’s home. They open the door before Thanksgiving Day. That particular closet, with sliding pocket doors, is filled...

Snow globes won’t be passed through security at airports Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment Pity the lowly snow globe with white flakes raining down on a snowman or Santa Claus tucked inside its dome. Try packing this favorite travel souvenir in your carry-on luggage and taking it through...

Travel book gifts let readers dream, imagine and plan Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment NEW YORK — Whether you’re looking for a gift for an armchair traveler or a frequent flier, you can’t go wrong with a book. Booksellers from three travel bookstores — Distant...

Be the perfect host with this new book Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment BE THE PERFECT HOST It’s party time! If you’ve wondered whether you’re doing things right as a host or party guest, pick up William Yeoward’s "The Perfect Host: Your...

Be a generous holiday tipper, but frugal, too Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment NEW YORK — This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them. Determining what to...

Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all. During Christmas seasons for decades, these...

Strong sales for toys may reveal weakness in holiday economy Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | Add a comment NEW YORK — In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during this holiday may prove to be a furry toy hamster. Zhu Zhu Pets are the must-have hit for the holidays. They’re out...

Metro-area ‘Be a Santa’ gets holiday gifts to seniors Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment Metro-area residents are invited to "Be a Santa to a Senior” again this holiday season. The program provides gifts and visits to senior adults who otherwise might be overlooked,...

Edmond workshop lets children create crafts for holidays Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment EDMOND — The Fine Arts Institute of Edmond is offering 18 workshops Nov. 30 through Dec. 16 to help children get in a holiday spirit. Children can make holiday creations out of a clay-like...

Oklahoma City community breakfast with Santa is today Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment A free community breakfast with Santa is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Resthaven Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 500 SW 104. The event will be in the Resthaven Family Life Center. This is the...

Holiday shopping notebook Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment Discounts dent gift card sales NEW YORK — Gift card sales, which took a hit last year, are not expected to revive this holiday season as shoppers stretch their budgets by buying at deep...

Oklahoma brothers build on Dad’s deeds Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment Neil and Jimmy Arter recall their gregarious father cooking turkeys for Thanksgiving and giving a few to neighbors in their hometown of Lindsay. The brothers’ memories of Wesley...

Parenting Center evaluations available Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment The National Parenting Center has released its 19th annual Holiday Seal of Approval report. The final report of 2009 follows two months of consumer testing by parents and children at The National...

Spending time (not every dime) together for the holidays: Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment SAN FRANCISCO — In the midst of our lousy economy, many families have decided to take holiday spending down a notch and cut back on the shopping and gift-giving. After all, it's a tight economy,...

Holiday display lights up Midwest City Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment MIDWEST CITY — Crews have worked "nonstop for months” to get ready for Midwest City’s annual Holiday Lights Spectacular, said Steve Anderson, city coordinator of the event....

Oklahoma City's UPS greets season with shipping advice Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment This week, UPS reminded us that good timing is critical for packages to arrive before Christmas. With only 19 shipping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, consumers in the greater Oklahoma...

Nintendo’s Mario endures as games evolve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | Add a comment NEW YORK — You might call him the Mickey Mouse of video games. He’s reminiscent of a doughnut, round and sweet and comforting. He’s also a vessel, devoid of a real personality so...