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Norman's annual Veterans Day ceremony at Reaves Park on Nov. 8 featured a keynote by retired Master Sgt. Ernie Martin and remarks by Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman near the Cleveland County Veterans Memorial.
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Cleveland County's coat drive with HUGS Street Ministry runs through Dec. 31, and Moore Norman Technology Center hosts two blood drives in November, giving Norman-area residents several ways to help neighbors this fall.
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Norman residents can drop off old electronics for free recycling on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westwood Aquatic Center parking lot, with no registration required and certified data wiping included.
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The free monthly 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk returns to the Walker Arts District on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., with the full lineup of participating venues still to come.
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GO Church in Norman will hold THANKSfest, a free community event featuring a chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, auction baskets and kids' activities, on Friday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman will open its doors free of charge Saturday, Nov. 7, for its "Celebrate Oklahoma!" event marking the anniversary of the bond election that funded the museum.
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Norman residents can pick up a free tree at Griffin Community Park on Nov. 20, starting at 9 a.m. Four species are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with City Forester Colin Zink on hand to advise on planting.
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Folk-pop artist Noah Kahan will perform at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on May 9, 2027, as part of his 31-date Last of the Bugs World Tour, with ticket presales opening Nov. 10.
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The City of Norman is replacing the Flowbird mobile parking app with ParkMobile at all city-operated parking facilities starting Sunday, Nov. 1, giving drivers days to download the new app or use alternative payment methods.
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Norman's Campus Corner hosted its 15th annual Howl-O-Ween celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25, featuring trick-or-treating, pet costume contests, pumpkin painting and an adoption drive for 405 Animal Rescue.
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The 12th Annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest takes over Main Street on Friday, Oct. 23, with free trick-or-treating, live performances and a costume contest from 6 to 9 p.m.
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The Norman Philharmonic performs its annual Veterans Day Celebration Concert on Nov. 8 at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, with the orchestra also seeking singers to join its chorus for the performance.
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