Good morning, Norman.

OU will host its annual Big Event for service in Norman on Saturday.

Students, faculty, and staff will volunteer at 165 sites for tasks such as home repairs and park clean-ups, with free breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on the North Oval before activities start at 10:00 a.m.

Norman and Oklahoma City will offer an exciting weekend with arts and family events; Norman hosts a free Medieval Fair at Reaves Park and an art walk, while Oklahoma City stages a putt-putt block party + outdoor activities.

Norman’s Red Dirt Collective joined Raise the Wage Oklahoma + former Congressman Joe Kennedy III in canvassing for State Question 832 in Midwest City on Thursday.

The measure will gradually raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over three years.

HB 3904 would change SoonerCare payments for prenatal, delivery and postpartum care so doctors can tailor treatment to each patient’s needs — aiming to improve follow-up and reduce complications for mothers and babies.

OU School of Dance hosts free Dance for Parkinson's classes that help with balance, coordination and community for participants and caregivers.

The sessions run Tuesdays (4-5 p.m. at Healthy Living Norman, 602 N Findlay Ave) and Thursdays (10:30-11:30 a.m. at The Well, 210 S James Garner Ave) in Norman.

Families can enjoy quick getaways at Oklahoma state parks (ideal for day trips and overnight stays) that offer outdoor fun and nature exploration.

At Norman's spring practice on Thursday, Oklahoma football had several players miss the session because of injuries; linebacker Taylor Heim was notably absent and five receivers did not attend while some teammates began returning to drills.

No. 2-ranked OU softball will face No. 4 Texas in a three-game series in Austin, where coach Patty Gasso said the team practiced with artificial crowd noise (a tactic to simulate a hostile crowd) to prepare for a tough road to the SEC championship.

Family Weekend Celebration

12:00 PM – 11:58 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Free entry — Experience pop-up shops, dining, live music, and cocktails for a weekend of connection and Sooner spirit.

Booked by Design: Social Media Strategies for Stylists

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Beige Salon and Boutique — Cost not specified — Learn structured social media techniques to intentionally boost your stylist bookings.