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 Come to the Village Library on March 28 for a sensory-friendly arts and crafts activity time. There will be accommodations for those who are neurodivergent, including small class size, low lighting, low noise, and activities that can be adjusted to the child’s needs and abilities. This program is geared toward children 5-11 years of age, and registration is required and limited to 8 children. The child's caretaker must remain present and assist their child as needed throughout the entire activity.
This program is brought to you through a partnership between The Village Arts Association (TVAA) and The Village Library. Sign-up at: www.metrolibrary.org/event/neuroaffirming-arts-and-crafts-592597
This event is FREE, but refreshments will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss out on a fantastical afternoon of cinema and community!  Missed out on this year’s 2025 Village Arts Festival gear?
Good news — we still have a few t-shirts and posters left! T-Shirts – now $15 (originally $25) Available in black or aqua, designed by Oklahoma artist Jennifer Croy Posters – now $10 (originally $15) Beautiful 18" x 24" artwork by local Village artist Jordan Armintrout Supplies are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone! Visit the TVAA shop to make a purchase. Local pickup available — and if you live in The Village, we’ll even drop your order off on your porch! Head over to our Festival Store to order your limited edition merchandise, featuring the work of Village artist Jordan Armintrout (poster) and OKC metro artist Jennifer Croy (t-shirt). All proceeds from festival merchandise benefit The Village Arts Association's mission to bring the arts to the City of The Village. The deadline to pre-order merchandise is September 26, 2025. All orders will be available for pick-up at The Village Arts Festival on October 11, 2025.
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 2025 Chili Cook Off winners (left to right): Marilyn Hutchinson, Nick Wade, and Ann Palms.
We’re pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Chili Cook Off!
1st place: Ann Palms (#13) 2nd place: Marilyn Hutchinson (#5) 3rd place: Nick Wade (#7) Thank you to everyone who came and voted! Special thanks to ROOM 3 Vintage for hosting the bazaar, and thank you to our prize sponsors: Symmetry, 2 Doors Down, Uptown Grocery, Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, and StretchLab!
See if you can beat last year's winner, our very own Village Fire Department, who won 1st place with its delicious Smoky Firehouse Chili. See you at The Village Bazaar!
We would like to say a special "Thank you" to our sponsors who are making the 2025 Chili Cook-Off possible! Symmetry 2 Doors Down Uptown Grocery StretchLab Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler  The Village Animal welfare mural, completed May 17, 2025.  Village Animal Welfare volunteer mural painters (left to right): Elora Ayers, Alex Nash, Mark Ayers, Tara Ayers, and Erin Varvel. Volunteer painter Patti Rubin not shown in photo.  Village Animal Welfare mural designer, Alex Nash. A striking new mural now graces the curved concrete wall outside The Village Animal Welfare building, bringing a wave of color, creativity, and community pride to the beloved local shelter. Designed by artist Alex Nash and brought to life by a team of dedicated volunteers, the mural celebrates the joy and companionship that animals bring into our lives.
The mural was a collaborative effort between The Village Animal Welfare and The Village Arts Association (TVAA). Spearheaded by Tara Ayers, Artist Outreach Director for TVAA, and Tyler Weese, Animal Welfare Supervisor at The Village Animal Welfare, the project drew on the talents of volunteer painters Alex Nash, Elora Ayers, Patti Rubin, Tara Ayers, and Erin Varvel. All painting supplies were generously donated by Ace Hardware (Manager Lizzy Lessler) located at 1509 W Britton Rd., The Village, OK, 73120, and by Village residents Mark and Tara Ayers. The mural is open to public viewing at The Village Animal Welfare, located at 1701 NW 115th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. A public unveiling was held on July 12, 2025. The shelter welcomes visitors to stop by, take photos, and meet the adoptable pets currently housed at the facility. The Village Animal Welfare is “dedicated to providing every animal with the best possible chance at a happy life,” and this new mural serves as a bold symbol of that mission. |
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