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The Sunny Dayz Mural Festival hosted its second annual event in downtown Edmond on August 6, with more than 40 female artists creating new public art. The event is Oklahoma’s first and only mural festival dedicated to celebrating women in the arts. Sunny Dayz, established in March 2021 by Virginia Sitzes, sets out to empower, elevate and celebrate female and nonbinary artists and muralists through the creation and advocacy of public art.

Edmond’s inaugural Children’s Business Fair took place at the Edmond Railyard on June 17, bringing together entrepreneurial youth to sell their homemade or homegrown goods. The event was organized by Chisholm Creek Acton Academy to encourage kids to launch their own startups.

The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of Leadership Edmond Class XXXVI at the Edmond Conference Center. Class XXXVI was the largest in program history with 43 members, including Ward 1 Edmond City Councilman David Chapman, Ward 3 Edmond City Councilwoman Christin Mugg, and Oklahoma House Representative Ryan Martinez. At the graduation ceremony, Michelle Schaefer, Leadership Edmond Class XV graduate, was recognized as the 2022 Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year.

The Simply Indie Film Fest took place during the last weekend of February, bringing together filmmakers, actors, writers, and movie lovers to watch, share and appreciate independent films.

The Edmond Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their annual Legislative Reception to celebrate local public officers, legislators, and school officials. H.J. Reed, chair of the Chamber’s Government Relations Committee, and Jan Moran, Area Manager of External Affairs for the presenting sponsor AT&T, welcomed state senators, state representatives, municipal leaders, school board members, superintendents, and more to be recognized for their dedication and service to the Edmond community.

While streateries have been around for several months now, it’s only since the COVID-19 vaccines became widely available that downtown Edmond has really come back to life. The Farmers Market, VIBES, and Heard on Hurd have all helped increase the level of activity and commerce in downtown Edmond, especially in the last month.

The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament presented by OU Health Edmond at the Golf Club of Edmond. On Friday, May 7, 36 teams represented various industries and businesses across Edmond. Local celebrity players included newly elected Mayor Darrell Davis, Major Ed Pulido, Edmond Police Chief JD…