Right here is where you’ll find what’s going on this weekend in our town from river to river (Downtown OKC to Norman). Read on to get your weekend on! 

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 

Where:

Moore Public Library, located at 225 S Howard Avenue, Moore, OK, 73160

Presented By:

Pioneer Library System

Dates:

Saturday March 9th, 2024, through Apr 13, 2024

Price:

Free

Time:

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Recurrence:

Recurring weekly Saturday

Tax preparation volunteers will help prepare basic federal and state income tax returns on a first-come, first-served basis to people who make $58,000 or less per year.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who make $58,000 or less per year.  Tax preparation help is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Taxpayers should bring:

• Proof of identification (picture ID)
• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents, or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration; or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents
• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R-Misc from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number), if appropriate

To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

AGE GROUP: Adults 18+

More Info HERE

Additional tax assistance locations are available through United Way: 

CSBI – 1183 E Main, Norman (follow the signs),

January 26 – April 13

Fridays & Saturdays

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Walk-ins only. 

The Well: 210 James Garner, Norman

February 5–April 8

Mondays

5 – 9 pm

Walk-ins only.

12th Avenue Rec Center, 1701 12th Ave. NE, Norman

February 6–April 11

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Appointments only. Please call 405.292.7275 to schedule.

Where:

Bar K

Boathouse District, 901 SE Fifth St

Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Presented by:

Bar K

Date:

March 8th, 2024

Price:

Varies (see link HERE for options)

Time:

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Recurrence:

Recurring weekly on Friday

Grab some friends and pups and head to Bar K every Friday for Singo! Hosted by BTP Productions.

Singo at Bar K fuses four things we love: music, bingo, dogs, and drinks! The winner of each round gets a $10 Bar K gift card.

Bar K OKC

Where:

Norman YMCA

1350 Lexington Ave., Norman, OK 73069

 (405) 364-9622

Presented By:

Norman YMCA

Dates:

March 8th, 2024

Price:

YMCA Members: $30/child

Community Members: $35/child

Time:

6:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Parent’s Night Out

Parents, are you ready for a date night, or do you just need to relax? Bring your kids to the Y, and we will provide a night full of fun activities while you enjoy some time to yourself.

Dinner will be provided. If your child has dietary restrictions, please bring your own food. If children are 5 years of age or older, they will have the option to swim.

For children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Tickets HERE

Presented by:

Oklahoma Motorsports Complex

Where:

3501 S Interstate Dr, Norman, OK 73072

(405)579-2777

Dates:

March 9th, 2024–March 10th, 2024

Price:

Gate fee: $15

Drivers fee:

1 day: $100 + gate fee

2 day pass: $150 + gate fee per day

Time:

Gates open at 10 a.m.; the track goes hot around 10:30–10:45.)

OMC Drift Season Opener

Welcome to the first drift event of 2024 in OK. We will be hot-lapping OMC. It will be open-drifting, so its perfect for anyone wanting seat time. Gates open at 10 a.m., and the track goes hot around 10:30–10:45.

We look forward to seeing everyone come out for the first event of the year

http://www.oklahomamotorsportscomplex.com/

OU Sooners vs UCF Knights

Presented by:

OU Sooners Baseball

Where:

L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park

401 Imhoff Rd

Norman, OK 73072

Dates:

March 8, 2024

Price:

Public

$10.00 – $15.00

Youth (6-18) Senior Citizen (55+)

$8.00

Times:

6:30 pm

Cheer on the University of Oklahoma Sooners baseball team as they take on the UCF Knights. Head to the field at Mitchell Park in Norman and watch the team play opponents from the Big 12 and across the country during the 2023–2024 season. Don’t miss this exciting game and America’s favorite pastime.

Tickets HERE

Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Where:

Paycom Center

100 W Reno Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone:

405-208-4800

Dates:

March 8, 2024

Price:

Varies

Times:

7:00 PM

Get ready for another thrilling year of basketball when the Oklahoma City Thunder tip-off for the 2023-2024 season. As the state’s only major professional sports franchise, Thunder games draw electric crowds that must be experienced in person to be believed. Take in the fast-paced offense and stifling defense of the Thunder as they take on some of the best basketball players in the world. Led by head coach Mark Daigneault and featuring a star-studded young roster highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, OKC is one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. Don’t miss your chance to see the Thunder live! 

The defending Eastern Conference Champions and league championship runner-up Miami Heat make their lone stop in Oklahoma City this March. A team with title aspirations headlined by All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are sure to push the Thunder to the limit during this March matchup. 

Ticketmaster Tickets are HERE

Joseph Singleton is a contributing author and online editor for Whirlocal South OKC, Moore, and Norman, as well as the Ops Guru at HITE.

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