Independence Day
JUNE 14-JULY 4 LibertyFest in Edmond (various locations) features concerts, a rodeo, car show, Park Fest, radio show, Liberty Sprint, parade and fireworks. Prices vary, most events are free. See website for schedule. libertyfest.org JUNE 24 & JULY 1 Stars & Stripes River Festival at RIVERSPORT OKC (800 Riversport Dr) features a full day of rowing, paddling and dragon boat racing on June 24. The celebration continues with a block party on July 1. Free to attend; parking, $10. See website for schedule. riversportokc.org
JULY 4 FREE Celebration in the Heartland at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St, Moore) features family-friendly activities, food, music, vendors, local shopping, fireworks and more. 2-10pm. cityofmoore.com FREE Tribute to Liberty at Joe B Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City) features a family- centered patriotic celebration with music, food trucks and fireworks display. 7-10pm. midwestcityok.org
JULY 3 & 4 FREE Yukon Freedom Fest at Yukon City Park & Chisholm Trail Park (2200 S Holly, 500 W Vandament, Yukon) features live music, kids’ activities, contests, food trucks, fireworks and more. Monday, 5-10pm; Tuesday, 8am-10pm. yukonok.gov/freedomfest
ASK THE EXPERT
Yoga for Teens Heather Lensgraf
Hefner Eye Care Dr. Kim Hefner
What are the benefits to my family of learning and practicing yoga?
My 8-year-old daughter was prescribed glasses for nearsightedness. My eyes are terrible and got worse as I got older. Is there any way to stop the progression of nearsightedness in kids? Yes! It’s possible that your daughter would benefit from a new contact lens program called MiSight 1 day, which is a unique contact lens for children ages 8 to 12 that has proven to slow and in some cases stop the progression of myopia (nearsightedness). This is especially important because 96% of childhood onset myopia worsens as the child grows and our modern lifestyle of not spending much time outdoors, and, instead, spending more time on digital devices, exacerbates the problem. The results of the clinical trials of this contact lens treatment are impressive, with 59% of the children in the study having the progression slowed and 41% of the participants having no progression. We’re excited to provide this treatment option to our young patients.
Yoga is beneficial for all ages but can be especially impactful when family members practice together. Screen-free family time together is always precious, and parents role modeling healthy habits is important as well. Yoga exercises promote strength, flexibility and balance. The activities we teach improve resilience, self-regulation (the ability to identify and deal with emotions in a positive way) and attention restoration. To celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, I am hosting two free family yoga classes for ages 4 and up on May 13 and June 17 at 2 p.m. Classes will be held at Bikram Yoga Studio, 210 S Ellison Ave., and “family fun” will be emphasized! Attendees are encouraged to preregister at bikramyogaokc.com/ apps/mindbody/classes/65.
405-728-8853 5757 NW 132nd Street (south of MacArthur & Memorial) www.hefnereyecare.com
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