HOPE Center of Edmond

Monday, December 20, 2010

The HOPE Center of Edmond was organized in April, 1984 to meet a community need for a central agency to provide social services. The Center was developed by the Edmond Ministerial Alliance, an inter-denominational council of churches, with volunteers and a grant from the Edmond Women’s Club.

The purpose of the HOPE Center is to meet the basic needs of members of the Edmond community by providing food, clothing, household items and financial assistance for rent and utilities. In 2008, HOPE Center provided assistance to more than 18,000 people. This included rent, food, prescriptions, transportation, utility payments, clothing and household items.

In this time of Holiday Cheer, some people need a helping hand. If you need help, or you want to donate to help others, please visit the HOPE Center website for more information.

Edmond 14-Year-Old Publishes First Novel

Friday, December 3, 2010

At 14, when girls can be preoccupied with clothes, makeup and hanging out with friends, Mikayla Holden is busy writing a sequel to her first Western novel, which was published this summer.

Holden began writing “Addy Love” when she was only 11 years old. She said she can't remember a time when she wasn't writing something. “There are a few other books that I am hoping to publish sometime,” she said. “The others are just fun stories to write to get my teenage emotions out.”

Read more about the young author here at the NewsOK website.

Bryant Grove's QR Code

The image at left is known as a QR barcode or QR Code. You can scan it with your mobile phone (if it's capable) and will be directed to a mobile web page with useful information about Bryant Grove and our community. This enables you to save our information on your mobile phone for future use or reference, if you wish, without doing any text entry. Pretty clever isn't it, and it's just one more way we here at Bryant Grove try to make life a little easier for you.

In case you're wondering, QR stands for Quick Response. These two-dimensional barcodes were developed by Toyota about 16 years ago, so it's not new technology. You've probably seen them on a FedEx or Amazon label and not thought anything about it. But now with smartphones and other popular devices being able to read them, the use of CR Codes is becoming more widespread. Although, if you don't mind us bragging a bit here, Bryant Grove and Kennedy Place are in the vanguard for Edmond apartment communities to adopt this communications technology.  :D

December Newsletter

The December Bryant Grove newsletter is out. You can read it online by clicking the link. Depending on your browser and its settings, you may have to click a link on that page to see the full newsletter by downloading a copy to your computer. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish you Happy Holidays and a safe New Year!

November Newsletter

Monday, November 1, 2010

The November Bryant Grove newsletter is out. You can read it online by clicking the link. Depending on your browser and its settings, you may have to click a link on that page to see the full newsletter by downloading a copy to your computer. Either way, Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloween Family Options

Friday, October 29, 2010

It's that scary time of year again, but keep it safe for yourself and your kids. If you’re looking for a family-friendly activity during Halloween weekend 2010 there’s plenty of choices on the menu.

Glynda Chu, spokeswoman for the Edmond Police Department, said a good safe event is the annual Trick or Treat on the Street event from 5-7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Edmond. Merchants will dress up and give away candy to children, who arrive in all sorts of Halloween costumes.

Read more about it here at the Edmond Sun website.

Edmond Girl Still Missing

Friday, October 22, 2010

Police have broadened the continuing search for a suspect wanted in the alleged abduction of a missing Edmond 8-year-old Dylana Smith, who has been missing for a week now.

UPDATE: She has been recovered and is to be reunited with her legal guardian.

This is alleged to be a parental abduction. Dominic R. Smith, 25, is wanted for child stealing, police said. She is accused of removing her daughter, Dylana Smith, 8, from Ida Freeman Elementary School, 501 W. Hurd, on Oct. 15. Read more about it here at the Edmond Sun website.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Edmond Police Detective Marion Cain at 359-4480 or 315-9903.

Letter to Edmond Parents

Friday, October 1, 2010

 
Hat tip to Edmond Outlook Magazine for their @EdmondOutlook tweet about a letter to parents of Edmond students from Jim Rothrock regarding the OKC student abduction earlier this week. You can read the letter here.

Edmond 1 Bedroom Jewel Box $440.00

 
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment seems much bigger than its 650 sq. ft. suggests. Lots of storage and closet space, plus ceiling fans, refrigerator, stove and disposal make this jewel box home more than comfortable.

At $440.00 this is a perfect first apartment for a young couple or a cozy refuge for the single professional. Students Welcome! Call us today at (405) 341-2161 or click the link to email us if you have any questions or to make an appointment to view this rare vacancy. This jewel will rent quickly.

Rare Edmond 3 Bedroom Townhouse

Thursday, September 30, 2010

 
First, I want to comment on why this Blog has not been very active lately. There are two reasons (excuses). The best one is we have been 100% full, not just leased but occupied, for the past two months. Pamela and her staff have worked very hard to achieve this result, and it is with great satisfaction for all that the goal was reached.

Being 100% full is also a reflection of why the City of Edmond selected, and the Edmond community voted Bryant Grove Apartments as the Best of Edmond 2010 for an apartment community. Come see for yourself. (map)

Second, part of that time was vacation time. A late summer vacation. I know, not much of an excuse but it's true.

So here we are, and we're not 100% full right now. Let's take a look at a rare 3 bedroom townhouse that's available.

This 3-bedroom townhome is over 1200 sq. ft. Downstairs features a private fenced-in courtyard off the dining room for cook outs, an open fully-equiped kitchen and laundry area with washer dryer hookups. Plus a ½ bath for guests. Upstair is of course a full bath, and all 3 bedrooms have extra-large closets. At $735.00 this townhouse offers a wide range of amenities for a great price.

Pets less than 25 lbs. are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee. Call us today at (405) 341-2161 or click the link to email us if you have any questions or to make an appointment to view this rare vacancy. It won't be vacant long.

Book Recalls H1N1 Battle

Sunday, August 15, 2010

 
Hugh Estlinbaum is a truck driver from Edmond and said he never in his life thought he'd write a book, but he did it for his son and others in hopes of saving another life.

"A Line That Was Drawn" follows his journey as he watched his young son, Tony, fight for his life in a battle with H1N1. Read the fill story here at the News 9 website. A Line That Was Drawn is available online at Booklocker, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and BOOKS-A-MILLION.

India Independence

 
Happy Independence Day to the people of India! Even though August 15th was yesterday (in our time here in Edmond), it's today here. The United States shares her history with India in both being democracies that broke away from the British Empire.

Best wishes to the Indian nation for continued prosperity, freedom and democracy. Google images has an amazing page of India Independence Day pictures. Very colorful. Enjoy.

Edmond Bicycle Safety

Friday, July 30, 2010

Edmond police are promoting bicycle safety. "Bicycling in Edmond is growing in popularity, and recently we have been reminded of how dangerous the roadways can be when shared by vehicles and bicyclists,” said Glynda Chu, Edmond Police Department spokesperson.

In 2008, Edmond city officials adopted an ordinance modeled after a 2006 state ordinance about overtaking and passing bicyclists. The city ordinance requires drivers of motor vehicles to provide clearance of at least 3 feet when passing a bicycle traveling the same direction. More details here.

September Apartment Rentals

 
Bryant Grove Apartments was voted Best of Edmond 2010 for an apartment community, and we are currently 100% leased. You're welcome to stop in and put your name on our rental waiting list for September. Where you rent does make a difference. Come see why.

All our apartments and town homes have air conditioning, oversized closets, a dishwasher and are cable ready. All our townhouses have washer and dryer connections, and most pets are allowed.

Our swimming pool will remain open until the weather turns cold, so come on by and put your name in to reserve one of our apartments or townhouses today. You'll be happy you did.

Free Edmond School Supplies

Thursday, July 29, 2010

 
Edmond's Hope Center plans to give away free school supplies to 1,500 Edmond students from August 2nd through the 26th.

Sales of pencils, paper, notebooks and backpacks usually are brisk during the first days of August as students get ready for a new school year. However hundreds of children would not be prepared for the first day of school without the help of Edmond's Hope Center through the generous donations of others.

The Hope Center will give away school supplies from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning next week and continuing through Aug. 26. See here for more information.

Oklahoma Teacher of Year Finals

Sunday, July 25, 2010

 
National Board certified teacher Kari Steele, a sixth-grade Pre-Advanced Placement Literature and Composition teacher at Deer Creek Middle School, has been named a finalist for the 2011 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

Steele is a 20-year teacher and she has been in her current position for four years with previous employment at Putnam City and Midwest City-Del City public schools.

She believes children learn best when actively involved with a variety of hands-on lessons, and her students know that her classroom is going to be “active, fun and loud.” Read more here.

Community Spirit

Thursday, July 8, 2010

 
The upcoming 2010 Sitting Volleyball Worlds at UCO are an eclectic blend of community in the local and global sense. UCO and Edmond will be home to about 640 athletes and coaches from across the globe through July 18th as teams compete for slots in the 2012 London Paralympic games. Read more.

July 4th

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy Independence Day! Let us remember those who sacrificed their lives so that we may celebrate this day. Now, go out and enjoy this beautiful day.

Best wishes and be safe, from all the staff here at Bryant Grove.

Edmond's Citylink

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Edmond's Citylink bus system will have been in service for one year tomorrow, Thursday, July 1st. As you hopefully know, this city-owned bus service is free to ride.

Citylink runs a regular route that includes UCO, stops in front of Bryant Grove Apartments, and also offers curb-to-curb service for residents with disabilities. They are picked up at their home and taken to appointments within city limits. Read more at this link.

Arcadia Lake

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The water level is down from flood stage, but Arcadia Lake remains closed. It's expected to reopen as soon as the water level is down to normal, debris is removed from the parks and conditions are safe for visitors.

Following the flood of two years ago, as the water level went down the lake opened in stages, and that may be what happens this year. If the parks are open for the July 4th holiday, five days from today, they may not be 100 percent clean. For the full story, see this news article.

Dream Home

Monday, June 28, 2010

A Yukon family has won a $500,000 Edmond St. Jude Dream Home, located in Edmond's Iron Horse Ranch, during what turned out to be a record-setting fundraiser, according to the Edmond Sun.

The winners bought two tickets online back in March, and that turned out to be their lucky day. Congratulations to John and Tammy Place, and welcome to Edmond.

What's Hot

Friday, June 25, 2010

What's hot today besides the weather? Our Edmond apartments and townhouses for rent, and it's a great time of year to lease.

Bryant Grove was voted Best of Edmond 2010 for an apartment community. Come see why.

Right now we have a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment for $525 with a move-in special, and also a rare fantastic 3 bedroom townhouse for $735 you'll just love. Both are ready and available now, that is if someone hasn't already rented them first. Give us a call at (405) 341-2161 and make an appointment to stop in today. You'll be happy you did.

All our apartments and town homes have air conditioning, oversized closets, a dishwasher and are cable ready. It’s summer time, so come enjoy our refreshing swimming pool now.

All townhouses have washer and dryer connections, and most pets are allowed.

NBA Draft

Congratulations to Edmond Santa Fe graduate Ekpe Udoh who was selected the No. 6 overall pick in the NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors Thursday night. Udoh played at Santa Fe, where the Wolves won a state championship, and then took his game to Michigan, where he starred for the Wolverines for two years before transferring to Baylor. See this Edmond Sun article for the full article.

US Soccer Win

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Congratulations to the US Soccer Team on their win against Algeria. This win puts the US Team into the World Cup final 16 teams.

Succeed

Saturday, June 19, 2010

"I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -- Michael Jordan

Local Flooding

Monday, June 14, 2010

UPDATE: City prepares to assess flood damage. "Potentially 'historic flooding' caught metro area motorists off-guard during Monday morning’s commute and Edmond first responders made several high-water rescues." See the Edmond Sun for the full story, including advice to stay off the roads.

Over ten inches of rain in one day is a very unusual occurrence for Edmond. It's a good idea to STAY HOME if you don't have to go out. You can track weather conditions at our Edmond local weather and forecast page.

Miss Oklahoma

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Congratulations to UCO senior Emoly West of Edmond on being crowned Miss Oklahoma yesterday. She will go on to the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas in January, and we wish her success there. Read more from this Tulsa World article. A hat tip to @EdmondActive and @Displaced_Texan on Twitter who led us to this story.

Bryant Grove provides off-campus housing for UCO students, and we often have faculty living with us as well. See our listing in the University of Central Oklahoma Parent Guide for Apartments & Housing near UCO, or better yet contact us directly by phone or email and come see what's available.

deadCENTER

 

Today is the final day of the local deadCENTER film festival in Oklahoma City. There is a great article about the festival, including the story of Edmond native and BMX trailblazer Mat Hoffman, and much more in the Edmond Sun online. Enjoy the day.

Introduction

Saturday, June 12, 2010

This is the first blog post from Bryant Grove Apartments in Edmond, Oklahoma. Our goal here is to keep you informed of what's happening in and around our rental community and in and around the beautiful town of Edmond. We'll also include other information we believe you'll find interesting.

We hope you enjoy this small blog and invite you to stop in at our office at 20 South Bryant and say hello, or give us a call at (405) 341-2161. Bryant Grove was voted Best of Edmond 2010 for an apartment community. Come see why we say we have the best value in apartments and townhouses for lease in Edmond today. You'll be very happy you did.

Or you can find more information about Bryant Grove and our Edmond apartments and townhouses for rent at our website. Either way, thanks for reading. And stop back here again soon to watch this blog grow.