Thursday, Sept. 24 • Mostly cloudy tonight, low around 69; Friday brings a high near 88 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in Yukon.

A playground addition gets a different kind of welcome than a ribbon cutting: the children can get straight to using it. That's already happening at Northwood Elementary, where Piedmont's school district shared photos and a thank-you to the foundation that helped fund the new equipment.

There's a ribbon cutting on the calendar, too, with Blossom & Bliss Boutique celebrating in Yukon Friday morning. Below, you'll find that address, an update on Sara Road sidewalk work, and a statewide honor for Mustang's city manager. The week's library plans range from making a tote bag to reading with a therapy dog, with a few different ways to spend an afternoon.

- Riley

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The Gist: Yukon's Street Department is working on the sidewalk from 4517 Sara Road north to Von Elm Place, and the city's notice gives Friday, Sept. 25 as the expected completion date for this portion of the project. That's a target date, rather than an announcement that the work is finished.

Why It Matters: For anyone traveling along that stretch, the city's project notice identifies where crews and equipment may still be present. It also gives nearby residents a date to watch as this part of the sidewalk work wraps up.

The Gist: Northwood Elementary's playground has a new addition, and students are already using it. In its Sept. 21 announcement, Piedmont Public Schools thanked the Piedmont Public Schools Education Foundation for grant funding that helped make the addition possible. The district's photos show children playing on yellow stepping platforms beside the school.

Why It Matters: The foundation's support has become something children can use during their school day. For Northwood families, the photos offer a look at the new play space and the local support behind it.

The Gist: Mustang City Manager Tim Rooney was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials on Sept. 17, according to the city's announcement. Mustang shared the news Monday, along with a photograph of Rooney, Vice Mayor Sholund and Mayor Michael Ray.

Why It Matters: The honor recognizes contributions to Oklahoma's city and town governments, with public service and ethics among its selection criteria. It puts a Mustang official's work in statewide company. Congratulations, Mr. Rooney!

Blossom & Bliss Boutique is on the Yukon Chamber's calendar for a ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m., at 300 S. Ranchwood Blvd. If you'd like to join the celebration, that's the place and time to meet.

The Chamber lists the ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. The event calendar and 405-354-3567 are the sources for event details; the ceremony's schedule doesn't establish the boutique's regular shopping hours.

FRIDAY | SEPT. 25

Community Coffee with R & B Trees | 8 to 9 a.m. | Yukon Chamber of Commerce, 10 W. Main St. | Yukon. The Chamber's Friday gathering is at its Main Street address this week. Details are available at 405-354-3567.

SATURDAY | SEPT. 26

Crafternoon | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Mustang Public Library, 1201 N. Mustang Road | Mustang. Adults 18 and older can design their own tote bags during this crafting afternoon. Registration is required.

The Teen Zone: Ultimate Werewolf | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Mustang Public Library, 1201 N. Mustang Road | Mustang. Students in grades 6 through 12 draw character cards and try to uncover the werewolf hiding among the villagers. The library's event page has registration details.

MONDAY | SEPT. 28

Bilingual Storytime | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Mustang Public Library's Education Room, 1201 N. Mustang Road | Mustang. Ages 3 through 6 can join songs, rhymes, books and a craft in English and Spanish. Only participating children need tickets; caregivers and siblings don't.

Wigglers Storytime | 10 to 10:25 a.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. Stories, songs, rhymes and bounces are geared toward babies from newborn through crawling.

Little Movers Storytime | 10:45 to 11:10 a.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. This session is for children taking those early, wobbly steps, with stories, songs and rhymes suited to that stage.

Happy Feet Storytime | 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. Children who are walking or running have their own storytime slot, with songs and rhymes alongside the stories.

Reading to Dogs | 4 to 5 p.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. Kindergarteners through fifth graders can sign up for a five- to ten-minute reading session with a registered therapy dog and make a craft. Registration is by time range.

Soda Shop Bop | 4:30 p.m. | Mustang Public Library's Education Room, 1201 N. Mustang Road | Mustang. Third through fifth graders will mix sodas and explore the history of soda-shop creations. Parents and caregivers wait outside the activity room; registration is through the event page.

TUESDAY | SEPT. 29

Preschool Prep Storytime | 10 to 10:45 a.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. Ages 3 through kindergarten work on school-readiness skills through stories and crafts. Children attend the session independently while caregivers remain in the building. Advance registration is required.

Mother Goose at Night | 5:30 to 6 p.m. | Mustang Town Center, rooms C and D, 1201 N. Mustang Road | Mustang. An interactive storytime for infants and toddlers with their caregivers. Everyone attending needs to be registered, including caregivers and siblings.

WEDNESDAY | SEPT. 30

Community Conversations with Jeff Deckard | 9:30 a.m. | Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore Drive | Yukon. Residents can ask the city manager about projects and services, share ideas, or listen to the conversation. The city describes these weekly meetings as informal and open to all residents.

If a library afternoon sounds like a good plan for someone you know, pass this issue along. And if you've spotted a local opening or a school accomplishment worth sharing, hit reply and tell me about it. Thanks for reading!

- Riley