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In today's newsletter:
- Could Normanās new homeless shelter funding be headed back to voters?
- Is your Norman storage unit or Newcastle commute about to change?
- How a Norman playoff showdown boosted this Alabama receiverās draft buzz
Also on today's calendar: FREE Norman Music Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Cleveland County lawsuit questions Norman homeless shelter funding (koco.com) ā Normanās voter-approved funding for a permanent homeless shelter is now being challenged in court, with plaintiffs arguing the Proposition 5 bond didnāt meet constitutional requirements for tax-backed debt. City officials maintain the shelter qualifies as a public utility under state law, and a judgeās decision could force a new vote and affect future property tax burdens for residents. 
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ā¢ Legal Notices 04-16-2026 (newcastlepacer.com) ā A Norman selfāstorage facility on SE 44th Street plans to auction the contents of a delinquent unit online starting May 2, while several new ordinances in nearby Newcastle adjust utility ditching permits, pavement cutting rules, and rezone specific tracts of land. Norman residents who store items there or commute through Newcastle may be directly affected. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Alabama WR Named as Potential NFL Draft Prospect for Packers (totalpackers.com) ā Norman gets a brief spotlight as Alabama receiver Germie Bernard is highlighted making plays at Gaylord Family ā Oklahoma Memorial Stadium during last yearās playoff game against OU, part of his growing draft rĆ©sumĆ©. The article explains why his reliable production, versatility, and polished route running could make him a strong fit for the Green Bay Packersā evolving receiving corps in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ā Ā Ā
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FREE Norman Music Festival
First Fidelity Bank - Downtown Norman , 131 E Main St , Norman
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Rainbow March Practice
Norman Masonic Lodge #38 , 1700 N Porter Ave , Norman
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FREE Norman Music Festival
First Fidelity Bank - Downtown Norman , 131 E Main St , Norman
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Norman Music Festival
First Fidelity Bank - Downtown Norman , 131 E Main St , Norman
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Earth Day at Reaves Park
Reaves Park , 2501 S Jenkins Ave , Norman
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2026 Earth Day Festival
Reaves Park , 2501 Jenkins Ave , Norman
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Earth with Wind & Fire
Riverwind Casino , 1544 OK-9 , Norman
8:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Sunday April 26
Saturday May 9
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Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History , 2401 Chautauqua Ave , Norman
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Moore Boys Varsity Soccer @ Putnam City
Putnam City High School , 5300 NW 50th St , Oklahoma City
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Southside Mahjong
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill , 1199 S I-35 Service Rd , Moore
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Brandon Laib
Waters Edge Winery - Moore , 2001 S Broadway Ave Ste C , Moore
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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- Please join us Saturday May 9, 2026 at Andrews Park, in Norman for the first annual Norman Summer Jamz Music and Arts Festival!
This is a FREE event featuring live music from noon until 12AM! There will be food trucks, arts and crafts and great music from 9 bands!! Theā¦ (Nextdoor Eastridge) - Would anyone be willing to volunteer their time on a Saturday to help an elderly lady clean up her yard for big trash day.
She lives on N. Peters just about a mile north of Gray. This is lady is so sweet and I have been caring for her and visiting her daily but my momā¦ (Nextdoor Summit Lakes)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Norman. Apply here.
- Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-SOONER FASHION MALL in Norman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norman here.
š Nearby News
Moore
- Deputies snare Moore meth dealer (frio-nuecescurrent.com)
- Claremore's Roberts wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Okie Division Tournament at Lake Eufaula (eufaulaindianjournal.com)
Newcastle
- Candidates McCall, Sturgell, Janloo, Taylor coming to Newcastle to address County GOP (newcastlepacer.com)
- Emergency Management facility, CAD system could be funded through grants if successful (newcastlepacer.com)
Midwest City
- Former Oklahoma State wrestler Kaden Gfeller takes over as Choctaw boys coach (oklahoman.com)
- Leah's Hope marks growth, new partnerships (centraloklahomaweeklies.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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