1/1/26

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Happy New Year, Edmond! We’re excited to be back in your inbox as we kick off a brand-new year together. With fresh beginnings, new goals, and plenty to look forward to in our community, there’s no better time to get out, explore, and see what’s happening around town.

Whether you’re easing into 2026 or starting strong, we’ve rounded up a few local highlights to help you begin the year on a great note. And don’t miss this week’s Featured Home below — a beautiful Edmond property that perfectly captures the idea of comfort, space, and a fresh start.

DAILY TRIVIA

Which ancient civilization is credited with first celebrating the New Year around the spring equinox, rather than January 1?

• A) Ancient Romans

• B) Ancient Babylonians

• C) Ancient Egyptians

• D) Ancient Greeks

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

FEATURED HOME

This Edmond home offers bright, open living with tall ceilings, retractable glass doors, and a chef’s kitchen designed for both entertaining and everyday life. The backyard is just as impressive, featuring a sport pool, hot tub, gas fire features, and a covered patio with phantom screens — perfect for relaxing year-round. With flexible living spaces, a dream home office, and access to neighborhood amenities like ponds, trails, and a clubhouse, it’s a home built for both comfort and convenience.

It’s spacious, welcoming, and full of possibilities — but can you guess the price?

REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT

Interested in Buying, Selling, or Building in Edmond?

Connect with Kasey Reyes of The Agency — an Edmond native and local real estate expert who knows this community inside and out. Whether you’re buying, selling, or ready to build your dream home, Kasey’s here to help.

Thursday 1/1

• First Day Run

  • Where: Mitch Park YMCA

  • Starts: 3:30pm

  • Cost: $20

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Friday 1/2

• Annual Eagle Watch

  • Where: Lake Arcadia

  • Starts: 8am - 4pm

  • Cost: $5/car

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• Pottery Makerspace

  • Where: MAC

  • Starts: 10am

  • Cost: $15

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• Walk In Craft Bar

  • Where: AR Workshop

  • Starts: 12pm

  • Cost: starts at $7

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• STEM Play: Snap Circuits

  • Where: Edmond Library

  • Starts: 2pm

  • Cost: Free

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• Live Music: Larry Newsom

  • Where: Frenzy

  • Starts: 7:30pm

  • Cost: Free

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Saturday 1/3

• Manifesting & Mimosas

  • Where: The Collective

  • Starts: 9am

  • Cost: starts at $55

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• Saturday Storytime

  • Where: Best of Books

  • Starts: 11am

  • Cost: Free

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• Inside Flow Yoga

  • Where: The Yoga Spa

  • Starts: 1pm

  • Cost: Free

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• Lego Block Party

  • Where: Edmond Library

  • Starts: 3pm

  • Cost: Free

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• Game Night

  • Where: MAC

  • Starts: 6pm

  • Cost: Free

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• Live Music: Leif Nevener

  • Where: Frenzy

  • Starts: 7pm

  • Cost: Free

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Sunday 1/4

• Vision Board Workshop

  • Where: The Yoga Spa

  • Starts: 1pm

  • Cost: $40

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• Grounded Beginnings

  • Where: The Yoga Spa

  • Starts: 5:30pm

  • Cost: $20

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THE WRAP UP

Trivia Answer: B) Ancient Babylonians (As early as 2000 BC, the Babylonians celebrated the New Year during the spring equinox with a multi-day festival called Akitu, marking renewal and the agricultural cycle.)

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