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Bella SPCA’s Healthy Pet Tips for 2025

Have You Scheduled Your Pet’s Annual Wellness Exam? Article by Nancy Middleton, DVM As we head into the new year, now's the time to ensure your pet is healthy and up-to-date on all vaccines. Following are some tips to keep your pet healthy in 2025. From all of us at Bella SPCA, Happy New Year! Visit BellaSPCA.org for information on how to donate and ways to get involved.  Bella SPCA Non-Profit Veterinary Hospital is located at 9101 S Western Ave., Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73139; phone...

Education

The Well

A Space for Everyone Article by Jerri Culpepper You probably don’t think of the COVID-19 pandemic as a good thing. And indeed, it caused many negative things: deaths and hospitalizations, disruptions to our nation’s and the world’s supply chain of food and essential services and products like building supplies, business and restaurant closings... But the pandemic also brought about some beneficial changes, such as advances in remote communications and other technologies allowing employees to...

Fitness

The (Fun) Cure for 'Sitting Disease'

Orangetheory Fitness Offers Workouts for All Ages, Fitness Levels Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Harlea Robinson “Sitting disease." You’ve likely heard this term used in recent years. It’s a term used to describe the health risks associated with being sedentary, or sitting—think couch potato or compulsive video gamers— for long periods of time. And it can lead to many chronic diseases, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, type 2...

Beauty

Put Your Best Face Forward

Elevate Wellness and Aesthetics' 4 Ways to Elevate Your Self-Care During the Winter Article by Ashley Willeford, APRN | Photography by Chris Baker Photography Ashley Willeford, owner of Elevate Wellness and Aesthetics, 2312 N. Interstate Drive, Norman, shares four ways women and men can start out the new year by putting their best face forward through various skin care treatments. Learn more about this unique medical spa at ElevateWellnessandAesthetics.com . One TriLift Address the face's...

Arts + Culture

Heritage & Harmony

Chickasaw Composer Jerod Tate Blends Native Voices With Classical Sound Article by Staci Elder Hensley Native American cultures are typically rooted in traditions and storytelling. So is the world of classical music and theater. Combining these traditions into a musical celebration of heritage is both a passion and a mission for renowned Chickasaw composer Jerod , a classically trained pianist known for his dramatic works incorporating Native American themes into music, creating a unique...

Arts + Culture

OKC Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Lavish Production to Feature New Choreography and Sets, Props, Lighting and Costumes Article by Jerri Culpepper Oklahoma City Ballet’s lavish production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker , to be staged Dec. 14-23 at the Civic Center Music Hall, will feature new choreography and sets, props, lighting and costumes created by some of the nation’s top designers and artisans. It’s also has been re-envisioned to include several new characters, a few new twists and a lot more magic, according...

Home + Design

Nowhere to Go But Up

Custom Contracting Business Specializes in Attic Transformations Article by Staci Elder Hensley If space is at a premium in your house and it’s time to expand, “movin’ on up” might be your best option. Not moving to a fancier neighborhood mind you, but literally building upwards to create the exact type of spaces you need. That’s where Attic Conversions can help. For 15 years, owner James Howell has offered attic transformations as part of his larger custom home contracting business. “I was...

Life + Culture

The Aldridge Foundation

Trust Tasked With Helping People Improve Their Lives and Make an Impact in Their Community Article by Brooke Barnett The mission of the Tom S. & Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust is significant, focused and, ultimately, life-changing. The foundation strives to provide the means by which individuals can improve their lives and attain their fullest potential, and then make an impact in the community where they live. “Our mission statement says it all,” explains Tom Shelton...

Education

Gifts That Delight, Educate

Check Out These Museum Gift Shops for Gift-giving Ideas Found Nowhere Else Article by Jerri Culpepper Looking for last-minute gift ideas for the special or difficult-to-buy-for people on your holiday shopping list? The gift shops at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History ( SamNobleMuseum.ou.edu ) and Skeletons: Museum of Osteology ( SkeletonMuseum.com ) both feature a wide selection of items for people young and old, as well as for the young at heart. And both offer gift certificates...

Life + Culture

Cleveland County VIBES

Mel & Lestari's Insider Scoop to the City! Article by Mel Drake & Lestari Kusumawardani Hey, fabulous Cleveland County friends! It’s Mel and Lestari here, ready to sprinkle a little holiday magic into your November with our latest insider scoop. This month, we’re embracing the heartwarming spirit of “Giving” to coincide with Thanksgiving. Whether you’re sharing a meal, a moment or a favorite spot, we’re here to help you celebrate in style. Come join us at our table, as we dive into the...