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There are many free things to do this summer in Oklahoma. Check out this roundup of some fun things to do for family outings, date night or pretty much any weekend:

The end of a semester at many colleges and universities is capped by a ritual almost as iconic as the graduation ceremony: packing up and moving out. However, students tend to throw out good clothing and useful household items that could otherwise be donated to Goodwill.

The youngest in the millennial generation are now adults. How does this generation compare to young adults of other generations, like baby boomers and the silent generation?

Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrated on the Friday before Easter Sunday. This year, Good Friday falls on April 19 and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This day traditionally includes fasting and penance.

What do the 89er Trail, Art Moves and Hotel Marion have in common? Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will honor the visionaries behind each project at the upcoming Dean A. McGee Awards on May 17, at The Skirvin Hilton.

I’ve been in OKC now for about a month, and it has been a whirlwind. From new faces to new scenery, I’ve loved getting to know this city. In this small amount of time, here’s what I’ve learned:

March is just around the corner, and you know what that means – spring cleaning. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Preservation Oklahoma Inc. (POK) has announced Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Places for 2019. The list was created to promote the places where Oklahoma history lives by bringing awareness to historic landmarks across the state.

The chances are good that at some point in your life, you are going to have to make a big move. Whether it is for work or just a change of scenery, we all eventually have to leave our comfort zones. So what do you need to know before you start your journey?

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and even though Girl Scouts are much more than cookies – and crafts and campfires –everyone wants to talk cookies, so let’s talk cookies.

Deadlines come quicker than you think, but with an agenda on hand, you’ll never fall behind. See which agenda is right for you:

New Year’s resolutions – hate them, love them? No matter what you feel, a new year has started, causing things such as the weather and health insurance coverage to change.

Netflix launched a new series just in time for people to kick off their New Year’s resolutions. For some, a new year means “Tidying Up.” Marie Kondo welcomes eight couples to the Japanese way of decluttering that is based on her best-selling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”

As a young professional who has been out of college for a year, I have noticed that my personal life has completely changed since jumping into the workforce. With 2019 around the corner, I’m striving to find a better balance between the workforce and personal goals. Here are some suggestions on how to do just that:

A new year means a new you, with less clutter. With the holiday season behind us, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma is encouraging everyone to take a look around their home, attic, garage or office space and consider donating any clothing items kids have outgrown, toys they haven’t played with in months and any other items they won’t need in 2019.

On Nov. 16, 1907, President Roosevelt signed legislation that granted statehood to Oklahoma, making it the 46th state to join the union.

The Wellness Now Coalition, supported by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, is a community-led coalition serving as the central point of planning from which partners work collectively to develop data-driven priorities, goals and objectives.

Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to teaching individuals how they can end plastic pollution in their communities. From poisoning marine life to clogging our streams and landfills, the exponential growth of plastic pollution now threatens the health of our planet.

Are you an Oklahoma-based nonprofit looking for a Giving Tuesday digital fundraiser?

If you are looking for other ways to give back this holiday season, think about donating your time. These local organizations are looking for volunteers to prepare and serve meals, teach educational classes and distribute clothing, among many other needs. Most organizations accept group volunteers, so grab your co-workers, friends and family to make a difference in your community this holiday season.

Gov. Mary Fallin’s monthly column, “Oklahoma Now,” called on all Oklahomans to help fight hunger.

In Oklahoma, we’re anxious for the day rain finally comes. Thanks to Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc., we have one more reason.

Deer Creek-native Darci Lynne Farmer became Oklahoma’s first winner of NBC’s popular talent show contest “America’s Got Talent.”

Oklahoma has more than 7,500 children without homes, making the barriers of obtaining an education hard to overcome. Positive Tomorrows’ mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education with the help of donations and volunteers.

In 1982, Bill and Pat Larson aspired to help Oklahoma’s abused pets. The Edmond couple purchased 20 acres of land and built spacious, safe havens for animals who needed it most.

On June 29, Oklahoma City leaders gathered to announce the newest downtown park, Scissortail Park. The park will span 70 acres and will be split into two sections: north and south.

Myriad Gardens and SONIC are bringing back a much-loved summer tradition.

Customers in select cities of Oklahoma can now take advantage of an innovative new grocery delivery system sure to free up your weekly to-do list. Groceries can be selected from Instacart with options from popular retailers such as Whole Foods and Natural Grocers.

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol wants you to graduate. That’s the message that OHP troopers deliver in a series of video public service announcements that debuted on May 14 across television and social media platforms.

After a successful first year, The Bricktown Beach is headed back to Third Base Plaza at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in downtown Oklahoma City.

Skiatook resident Joshua Slezak is one of 11 contest winners of the national “Share the Experience” photo contest hosted by the National Park Foundation. More than 16,500 photos were submitted over the course of the contest, which ran from April 28 through December 31, 2016. Joshua’s winning photo was taken at Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma.