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The SandRidge Santa Run: OKC's most unique race It's fun. The annual SandRidge Santa Run is back for the 10th annual Downtown in December, presented by Devon. Guests are invited to jingle all the way through the streets of downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, December 10 to raise funds for the City Rescue Mission. The certified 5k starts at 9 a.m., and there is a one-mile Fun Run beginning at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. Children 8 years and younger may participate in the Kids’ Dash with Santa, which begins at 10 a.m. Race Awards Cash prizes will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5k. The top three male and female finishers in each five-year age bracket will receive a medal. Holiday Costume Contest Registered 5k runners who dress up in holiday costumes such as Santa, reindeer, elves or snowmen may qualify for the Costume Contest. After the race, show off your costumes to the SandRidge Santa Run panel of judges and the top three picks will win cash prizes! First place: $500, Second place: $$300, Third place: $200. Packet Pick-Up and Last-Minute Registration Friday, December 9 - Noon to 6 p.m. at Schlegel Bicycles (905 N. Broadway) Registrations will also be accepted on race day between 7 and 8:30 a.m. at Leadership Square, but free t-shirts are not guaranteed. Registration Fees
Make this family event part of your holiday traditions. Register today! For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit DowntowninDecember.com. 
OK CityScape recreates OKC skyline with LEGOS Come get a bird’s eye view of downtown Oklahoma City at the 10th annual Downtown in December, presented by Devon Energy. For the second time, OK CityScape will add to the flavor and fun with an exhibit of downtown’s buildings and attractions built with over 2 million LEGO bricks. OK CityScape is now bigger than ever. This year’s exhibit theme, “Ultra Galactic Megafantastic” features out-of-this-world additions like lasers, spaceships, aliens and much more. Of course, everything ties into the wonderful recreations of the Oklahoma City skyline all made from toy bricks. “OK Cityscape is a unique model we like to call venture philanthropy. With the help of underwriters, sponsors and donors, we have been able to build an interactive exhibit that is open to the public each holiday season and serves as a perpetual funding source for OKC Educare,” said Rachel Hernandez, President. “This year’s exhibit features the newly remodeled Myriad Botanical Gardens and INTEGRIS Baptist Hospital. We have made additions to the Devon Tower, added a flying UFO and a trackless car system.” Located on Automobile Alley at 1100 N. Broadway Ave. OK CityScape runs from Nov. 19 – Dec. 31. (Monday through Saturday - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and children under 3 get in free. Proceeds from this event benefit Oklahoma City Educare, which promotes school readiness by implementing proven programming aimed at preventing the achievement gap from taking root in young children. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit DowntowninDecember.com or the OK CityScape website.
Mark your calendars, Barons fans! Shopping for Christmas? Your Oklahoma City Barons have a great gift idea! Get 4 Barons Santa hats and 4 Barons tickets starting as low as $52. Call 232-GOAL for your OKC Barons stocking stuffer today. Mark your calendars! Support your AHL First Place, Oklahoma City Barons this Friday, Dec. 2 as they host the San Antonio Rampage. Puck drops at 7 p.m.
Hundreds kicked off Downtown in December at the SandRidge Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony On Nov. 25, hundreds came out to watch Mayor Mick Cornett and Santa Claus hit the switch to turn on the SandRidge Christmas Tree for the first time this holiday season. The event kicked off Downtown in December, presented by Devon and featured: Live music by the Groove Merchants A few photos of the event are available at DowntowninDecember.com. The SandRidge Christmas Tree serves as the centerpiece for Downtown in December. It will be on display at the corner of Reno and Mickey Mantle Drive, right across from RedHawks Field until Jan. 1.
Enjoy downtown attractions for free this month As part of Downtown in December, presented by Devon, several downtown attractions will be available for free throughout the month.
Also, please note this week's operating hours for the Devon Ice Rink and Chesapeake Snow Tubing: Devon Ice Rink Starting on Dec. 12, the rink will be open noon - midnight daily. Chesapeake Snow Tubing For more information, visit DowntowninDecember.com.
AIA Oklahoma honors TAP Architecture TAP Architecture's design for Homeless Alliance WestTown Campus received an Honor Award for Restoration Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Oklahoma Chapter at their awards banquet on Nov. 3. TAP's design transformed two neglected light industrial metal buildings into a sparkling, inviting and respectful campus where homeless and near-homeless families in Oklahoma City receive food, day shelter and assistance from multiple social service agencies. TAP's design is one that is likely to become a national model for homelss social services.
Welcome to downtown, Flogistix!Flogistix, an oil and gas optimization company, has become our newest neighbor in downtown OKC. Located in City Place at 204 N. Robinson Ave., Flogistix is a natural gas service provider with 20 or so management personnel and over 150 sales and technical reps across the region. Learn more about their relocation to downtown OKC on NewsOK.com
Project180 Update Don't frown if you're coming downtown! Look below to learn how to get around! Visit the Project180 website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter Be informed and prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list Get the Project180 weekly map here Check out the Downtown Traffic Advisory updates
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