Friday, March 23, 2018

Shawnee Motorcycle Patrol

The citizens will start seeing something new from the Shawnee Police Department. The Shawnee Police Department has motorcycles on the streets working traffic. These motorcycles will be focused on traffic offenses in the City of Shawnee. The citizens will see these motorcycles in high traffic areas where offenses such as speeding and running red lights have become an issue. These motorcycles will also be deployed in the school zones to enforce speed limits. The motorcycles are equipped with lights and siren and do have police markings. The officers are uniformed officers. The police department is using all electric motorcycles. The motorcycles do not emit exhaust and there is no fuel usage or costs associated with their operation. We have been very impressed with these electric motorcycles and their ability to perform and out-perform many of their gas operated counter-parts. The officers operating the motorcycles have been equipped with safety gear and received law enforcement motorcycle training.

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Any motorcycle is difficult to see or hear from a moving vehicle. Our motorcycles are completely silent. We urge drivers to remain aware of all motorcycles that share the road. The weather is getting warmer and we will see more motorcycles on the streets. We want all riders to be safe in Shawnee.

Chief Mason Wilson

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

City Manager Report- February 2018

The February 2018 City Manager report from City Manager, Justin Erickson, has been published. The full PDF report outlines various activities, projects and updates for the City of Shawnee and its local government operations. Follow the link to read the full document

Monday, March 19, 2018

Free Garage Sale Weekend April 6-8

The City of Shawnee will waive Garage/Yard Sale permit and fee requirements April 6 through April 8. Please remember that all signs must be removed promptly at the end of the sale. If you have any questions please call 878-1616.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Debris Removal from Recent Ice

We are getting a lot of calls regarding tree limbs from the recent ice in our area. Central Disposal will pick them up at curbside if they comply with the information below:

YARDWASTE SERVICE:
Once A Week - (On your normal pickup day)
. Tree limbs need to be no more than 3 feet in length and no more than 2 inches in diameter and bundled with twine or string.
. Yardwaste should be placed no more than 7 feet from the curbside.
. Yardwaste should be placed at curb for pick up no later than 7:00 a.m.
. Yardwaste is not to be placed in the polycart.

**If you have limbs that are larger than 2 inches in diameter and less than 6 inches in diameter, you can take them to the transfer station located on 45th Street with a current water bill. The limbs that are taken directly to the transfer station don't have to be cut up to the 3 feet in length. They only have to be less than 6 inches in diameter and they do not have to be bundled.

If you have additional questions regarding Central Disposal's yardwaste services, they can be reached at 405-275-0900.

City Manager Report- January 2018

The January 2018 City Manager report from City Manager, Justin Erickson, has been published. The full PDF report outlines various activities, projects and updates for the City of Shawnee and its local government operations. Follow the link to read the full document

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

City of Shawnee February Recreational Opportunities

Every Tuesday/Thursday: Pound<br>
5:30pm-6:15pm - Shawnee Community Center (804 S Park Avenue)<br>
$5 per class (come get a punch card and get your 6th class FREE!)<br>
All ages welcome!<br>
Come to Pound to sweat, dance, and sculpt your way to a healthy you! Bring a water bottle. All equipment provided.<br>
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February 10th: Self Defense Course<br>
2:00pm-4:00pm - Shawnee Community Center (804 S Park Avenue)<br>
FREE<br>
All ages welcome!<br>
"Please join Stayc Wilson and the Shawnee Martial Arts Academy in this FREE self-defense course. If interested please check out our Facebook Page at United Martial Arts Members Shawnee Ok. To sign up please send an email to SMAAUMA@yahoo.com<br>
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February 14th: Parent's Night Out<br>
6:00pm-8:30pm - Municipal Auditorium (400 N Bell Avenue)<br>
$10/child if registered online, $15/child at the door<br>
Ages: 5-11 years old<br>
In need of a sitter for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered! Drop your kids off with us and have a dreamy night with your special someone. We will play games, make a Valentine's Day craft, and keep your little one's busy while you hit the town! Children are welcome to bring a sack dinner and come in their favorite pajamas (it is a school night, after all).<br>
All forms must be completed before a child can be left in the care of the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Staff. Forms will be available online or at the door. Go to shawneeok.org/parks to register today!<br>
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February 16th: Movie Camp<br>
8:30am-3:00pm - Municipal Auditorium<br>
$3/child (must register online - registration ends Wednesday, February 14th)<br>
Ages: 1st-5th Grade<br>
Shawnee Public Schools are OUT for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Let your kids hang out with us for the day! We will be singing songs, playing games, coloring, and so much more with your favorite movie characters!<br>
Children must bring a sack lunch (an afternoon snack will be provided)<br>
All forms must be completed before a child can be left in the care of the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Staff. Forms will be available online or at the door. Go to shawneeok.org/parks to register today!<br>

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

City Manager Report- December 2017

The December 2017 City Manager report from City Manager, Justin Erickson, has been published. The full PDF report outlines various activities, projects and updates for the City of Shawnee and its local government operations. Follow the link to read the full document

Friday, January 12, 2018

18th annual Gardening with the Experts

The Shawnee Beautification Committee will present the 18th annual Gardening with the Experts seminar on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 45th Street entrance. Three outstanding horticulturists will make presentations. Lisa K. Hair, Groundskeeper/Gardener for Oklahoma Baptist University will speak about her experience with plants that have minimal requirements for water. Linda Vater, Oklahoma City KFOR television personality will show examples of her work in landscaping with bulbs. The third speaker is Casey Hentges, Host of the Oklahoma Gardening television program. She will provide a visual tour of the OSU Botanical Gardens.<br>
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A new feature this year will be a seed swap that will occur at the close of the program from noon to 1pm. Saturday, January 27 is National Seed Swap day. Lindsay Goodson, Organization Lead for the Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County will be overseeing the seed swap at one of the tables outside the auditorium. Seeds to be swapped should be placed in sandwich size plastic bags with the contents labeled on the bags. Seeds can be for vegetables or for flowers.<br>
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A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 am and is provided by Vision Bank. The program begins at 9 AM and will conclude at noon. Those attending are encouraged to bring some favorite garden tips that will be collected and reproduced so that all who attend will have copies. Prizes will be awarded to three outstanding tips. In addition a number of door prizes from area merchants will be distributed.<br>
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Bougainvillea Sponsors for this event are Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Shawnee Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Hydrangea Sponsors are Shawnee Garden and Landscape and Vision Bank.<br>
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Tickets for the event are $10 and may be purchased at the door, at the Greater Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce at 10th and Bell or at Shawnee Garden and Landscape on Hardesty Road.<br>

18th annual Gardening with the Experts

The Shawnee Beautification Committee will present the 18th annual Gardening with the Experts seminar on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 45th Street entrance. Three outstanding horticulturists will make presentations. Lisa K. Hair, Groundskeeper/Gardener for Oklahoma Baptist University will speak about her experience with plants that have minimal requirements for water. Linda Vater, Oklahoma City KFOR television personality will show examples of her work in landscaping with bulbs. The third speaker is Casey Hentges, Host of the Oklahoma Gardening television program. She will provide a visual tour of the OSU Botanical Gardens.<br>
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A new feature this year will be a seed swap that will occur at the close of the program from noon to 1pm. Saturday, January 27 is National Seed Swap day. Lindsay Goodson, Organization Lead for the Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County will be overseeing the seed swap at one of the tables outside the auditorium. Seeds to be swapped should be placed in sandwich size plastic bags with the contents labeled on the bags. Seeds can be for vegetables or for flowers.<br>
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A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 am and is provided by Vision Bank. The program begins at 9 AM and will conclude at noon. Those attending are encouraged to bring some favorite garden tips that will be collected and reproduced so that all who attend will have copies. Prizes will be awarded to three outstanding tips. In addition a number of door prizes from area merchants will be distributed.<br>
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Bougainvillea Sponsors for this event are Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Shawnee Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Hydrangea Sponsors are Shawnee Garden and Landscape and Vision Bank.<br>
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Tickets for the event are $10 and may be purchased at the door, at the Greater Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce at 10th and Bell or at Shawnee Garden and Landscape on Hardesty Road.<br>

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Parks and Recreation January Programs/Events

New Class Coming Next Tuesday:<br>
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POUND!<br>
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm-6:15pm<br>
Shawnee Community Center (804 S Park Avenue)<br>
Starts Tuesday, January 16th<br>
$5 PER CLASS<br>
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SWEAT. SCULPT. ROCK.