Good morning, Norman.

Jersey Mike’s will donate 100% of its chocolate chip cookie sales in the OKC metro area — including Norman and Shawnee — to benefit Sunbeam Family Services Foster Care program during August.

This fundraiser will help support local children and foster families.

The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History in Norman is hosting a snow exhibit that uses interactive wintry activities—like growing snowflakes and learning about oral histories—to show snow’s global role, and it remains open until Aug.

17.

On Monday, the Department of Justice asked for voter registration data from Oklahoma to strengthen federal election law enforcement.

Oklahoma officials have not yet said how they will respond—privacy advocates worry the broad request could risk voter privacy ahead of upcoming elections.

Former Governor George Nigh, Oklahoma’s longest-serving governor, was honored at the State Capitol on Monday, August 4th when visitors paid their respects.

A public memorial service is scheduled for August 14 at Crossings Community Church — community members and state officials will gather to remember his decades of bipartisan leadership.

Oklahoma City planned to shift inmates charged with minor offenses to the Cleveland County Detention Center and agreed to pay $68 per inmate per day as well as up to $75,000 in emergency medical costs—if the deal approved by the Oklahoma County Commission on Monday moves forward, the Oklahoma City Council will decide on it on Aug. 12th. The agreement also requires the Cleveland facility to meet state jail standards and submit quarterly reports.

Beats & Bites Festival featuring Kansas

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Ticket prices vary — A night of classic rock and food trucks featuring legendary bands Kansas and Starship.

Glass Bead Suncatcher Workshop

2-3 p.m. — Uncanny Art House — Cost not specified — Create a vibrant glass bead suncatcher in this fun workshop with artist Lindsey Martin-Prascher.

Red Clay Roots Festival

1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.