bmonthly February 2017

The Arts

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Business

SHORTIE’S FOOD TRUCK

Last Call

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE

FEBRUARY 2017

Your Guide to

Valentine’s Day THIS MONTH: KADAN & BROOKLYN ROCKETT N BSO LOVE ON STAGE N COMPREHENSIVE FEBRUARY EVENT CALENDAR

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Publisher’s Letter

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

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The Arts: These Folks are Our Folks

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Business: Return of the Chuck Wagon

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Spotlight: 22 Totally Legit Expectations in Love

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Dish: Man-Made Meals

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Feature: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day

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Community: Magical Maestros

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February Events Calendar

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Last Call: Bowl For Kids’ Sake

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2017 Friends of Scouting ANNUAL PATRON DINNER

The Grapes of Wrath a Theater Bartlesville Production

Find out What’s Happening This Month!

New Shorties Food Truck under construction For Your Valentine

Kadan and Brooklyn Rockett at the BCC Big Brothers Big Sisters of OK Fundraiser – Feb. 9, 17, 23 & 24

Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

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publisher’s letter

publisher’s letter Now that things are getting settled in with the New Year, again we start to see the activity pick up around town! Every year the February calendar is full of community driven activities organized by our friends and neighbors. We have compiled a list of local special events created for you and your love this Valentine’s Day, just have a look around the 14th to see a selection of diverse events. And be sure to RSVP because many events fill up quick! Our feature story offers some gift giving inspiration, while our dish section features some Valentine’s Day dinner cooking ideas.

Later in the month, bMonthly and Truity Credit Union are bringing Kadan and Brooklyn Rockett to the Bartlesville Community Center. The kids, 11 and 9, are master illusionists and we can’t wait for the show! We hope that you will make plans to bring your family!

Whether or not you find yourself in love this February, I hope this issue brings you a smile and a more complete understanding of our community.

If you do find yourself in love, maybe this Valentine’s Day you

could test your hand at actually writing a love letter or note to your beloved, rather than buying a mass produced greeting card. I always find that scouring the internet and reading up a little on the subject helps get my mind going in the right direction. Believe it or not, if you don’t write lovely things often, you might need to brush up your love letter writing skills a little! No matter what, there is no comparison to sharing your true self, because as said by Helen Keller, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.”

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the arts

These Folks are Our Folks The Grapes of Wrath

by Lori Esser

a Theater Bartlesville Production

Okies know the story. Some lived it. And Bartlesville Theater-goers can experience “The Grapes of Wrath” come to life on stage this month.

The American realist novel written by John Steinbeck, published in 1939, is about the Dust Bowl in Oklahoma and one family’s journey to find work. Many are familiar with the popular 1940 film-version starring Henry Fonda.

“This adaptation by Frank Galati came out of the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, and was a Tony Award winner in 1990 when their production was moved to Broadway,” explained Shelby Brammer, artistic director.

The show brought several challenges for the set design crew, as the story mostly takes place on a long road trip. The Joad family makes their way from Oklahoma to California along Route 66, stopping at various migrant camps, experiencing all sorts of weather and encountering all sorts of people.

“Our stage is relatively small, so we have to keep it very simple,” said Brammer. “We work in a very

‘theatrical’ way. This simply means that whatever we can’t offer in the way of special effects or extensive scenery, the actors with their skills and the audience with their imaginations ‘create’ together.”

Thirty-one cast members make up the performance, including youth as young as age six to seniors, such as actress Marilyn Johnson who has been working locally in the theater as an actor and a director for many years.

Other seasoned performers include Bernie Meadows as Pa Joad, Jason Elmore as Casy the preacher, City Councilman Alan Gentges as Uncle John, alongside several newer actors like Chellie Bea, playing Ma Joad, Rachel Molinari as Rose of Sharon and Adam Molloy as Tom Joad.

“I’m really hoping that Bartians will appreciate this production,” said Brammer. “It’s a moving tale about many of our ancestors. It has moments of humor, and the language is beautiful.

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“This adaptation by Frank

“It’s also a stark reminder of what our people went through,” she continued. “How little they had to begin with and how much they suffered [losing] their homes and their land… It puts our own times in perspective – the ‘luxuries’ we take for granted like indoor plumbing, 24-hour news and movies, and decent food to eat!”

Galati came out of the

The production includes music to soundtrack the journey, created especially for this show by Paul Wright, a composer/musician out of Austin, Texas.

Company in Chicago, and was

“There’s a lot about the play which is timeless and really why I chose it,” explained Brammer. “There are still a lot of folks in our country who suffer with homelessness and joblessness. It’s also a reminder that we must try to put ourselves in other people’s shoes at times, and do whatever we can to treat our fellow humans with compassion.

“The striking thing about the Joad family is how they cling to their dignity and pride and faith, despite harrowing circumstances and being treated with no respect. This happened to our grandparents and greatgrandparents not so long ago, which is what ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ is all about. We should never forget it.”

“The Grapes of Wrath” is showing the weekends of Feb. 9-11 and 17-18 at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, available online at theaterbartlesville.com. v

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renowned Steppenwolf Theatre a Tony Award winner in 1990 when their production was moved to Broadway,” explained Shelby Brammer, artistic director.

spotlight

22 Totally Legit Expectations in Love

- a collaboration of bMonthly writers

Your birthday becomes your birthday week, heck, birthday month.

Bursting out random song lyrics and having back up.

No matter how mad we may get at each other during the day, we’ll make up and go to bed happy at night.

When your girlfriend goes out for milk and comes back with kittens and you became instant cat dad.

We both believe as long as we can talk and be open with each other, there are no problems we can’t work out.

Forehead kisses are a must.

That disliking your friend means nothing more than disliking your friend.

They’ll go back to get the special sauce that didn’t get put in the bag at the fast food drive-thru.

She’ll be the big spoon.

Laughter! He laughed (but was concerned) when I walked into a wall recently and I laughed (but was concerned) when he accidentally hit the top of his head. Life. It’s just funny. And it’s funnier together. After 25 years -- and watching my parents who have been married 65 years -- you realize that love is really only love when it’s also mixed with a little vitriol and if you can weather those highs and lows -- those are the marriages that last. #joyinthejourney

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Countless selfie redos without complaints.

Ordering water with lemon, even when you hate lemon, just to give your girlfriend an extra lemon in her water.

Knowing that when your girl says she’s not hungry, at least half of what you make/get for yourself will be shared with her.

His clothes are your clothes.

One word: IKEA. Bonus: if you assemble together.

That’s it’s totally okay for each to have some separate alone time.

That eating the last of something in the fridge isn’t a criminal offense.

He’ll humor your plans to redesign the entire house after you’ve been binge watching Fixer Upper. (Need more shiplap!)

She’ll replace the batteries in your game controller without you having to ask.

That when you say there’s only ONE thing you want, he GIVES it to you. No replacements.

That he refrains for all times from giving you practical household gifts. Unless he wants to end up wearing them.

That he realizes your dog is a GOOD dog even when barking his head off at three in the morning and intermittently throughout the day for no GOOD reason. His cat that drags small half-dead animals into the house is a monster.

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Your Guide to

Valentine’s Day

by Abigail Singrey

180 million cards exchanged. 198 million roses purchased.

Around the world, Valentine’s Day is a big deal.

But have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut on Valentine’s Day? Do you do the same thing every year? Give the same gifts? Especially if you’ve been celebrating Valentine’s Day with the same person for a while, here are some ideas to mix things up.

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SOMETHING FOR HIM Is he the sporty type? Play a round of golf out at Adams Golf course together, a championship course featuring 18 holes. The pro shop has all the gear your man will need for the course as well, so you can pick up a new putter or golf bag to help him play in style.

Or if neither of you has golfed before, learn a new skill together by booking lessons with golf pro Jimmy Howe.

Adams Golf Course 5801 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville, OK For the manly man, get the gift he’ll need a crowbar to open. Man Crates are filled to the brim with stuff sure to make him smile. With names like the Caveman and the Cow-pocalypse, the jerky crates will appeal to meat-lovers.

For those who love the finer drinks in life, the Whiskey Appreciation Crate or the Home Brewed Kit may be just the ticket. For the sportsman, check out the Bass Whisperer Crate or the Disc Golf Crate. “The Walking Dead” fans may appreciate the Zombie Survival Crate. Whatever his interests, there’s sure to be a crate that will appeal to him. www.mancrates.com Almost every little boy grew up playing with Legos.

Relive childhood memories and have some fun by buying him Valentine’s-themed Legos, available on Amazon.

Assemble them yourself or put them together as a couple by candlelight over dinner at home.

Amazon.com Does he love technology? “Smart home” devices are hugely popular. Get him started with one like Amazon Echo or Google Home, or add to his system with controllable lighting, smart thermostats and garage door openers. He’ll feel like he’s living in a Star Trek episode when he can control lights, music and more with just his voice.

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SOMETHING FOR HER

Skip the supermarket chocolates and get her something a little more elegant. Omega Chocolates in downtown Bartlesville is pre-ordering chocolate covered strawberries and heart-shaped truffles, available in a special heart-shaped gift box.

“We are a locally-owned business that buys chocolate from all across the country and brings that fresh, artisanal quality to Bartlesville,” owner Nathan Bates said.

Omega Chocolates 100 SW Frank Phillips Blvd. Suite 170

Rustic Cuff is all the rage, so add to her collection with one from Lubella’s Boutique. She’ll love some new sparkles on her wrist. Lubella’s has a wide selection from the well-known jewelry brand but if you’re not sure what she’d like, go with the ever-popular Emerson design. Lubella’s also has plenty of winter clothing and accessories that would make great gifts.

Lubella’s Boutique 216 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Is relaxation what she needs? Pick up a gift certificate for Fusion Massage and Wellness in downtown Bartlesville. With a Royal Hand and Foot Treatment, she’ll receive a massage and get her nails done, or perhaps the Sleeping Beauty Treatment for a 90-minute full body massage and mini-facial. Or get pampered together with a couple’s massage, the perfect way to melt away life’s stresses and focus on each other.

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“It’s a great way to reconnect and share a relaxing and intimate experience together,” Fusion Owner Amanda Jacobson said. “We join their hands and ring our Tibetan tingsha bells (used to clear the mind, cleanse the soul and reconnect with nature) at the end of their massage. It’s an addition we only do during couples massages to help them reconnect and relax with each other.”

Fusion 110 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK

Treat her to relaxation and romance at home with Creative Energy candles from Sweet P’s. They are 100 percent natural and, when lit, become a warm body lotion she can pour over her skin. The lotion is nongreasy and keeps hands soft even after they’ve been washed a few times, Sweet P’s owner Margo Proctor said. Proctor also suggested checking out the shop’s selection of chocolate praline pops and chocolatecovered Oreos for a sweetie with a sweet tooth. Each item purchased at Sweet P’s is gift-wrapped with care and attention to detail.

Sweet P’s 109 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK

A LOVE STORY A spark of creativity can make your Valentine’s Day extra special. Bartlesville resident Jennifer Calloway knows about thinking outside the box. She has arranged several extravagant celebrations for her husband, Richard.

Richard was immediately taken with Jennifer when they first met 23 years ago in Reserve Officers’ Training

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Corps (ROTC). He noticed she was wearing a T-shirt from his church, which turned out to be where they both attended – they just hadn’t yet met. He struck up a conversation but Jennifer wasn’t interested at first.

Richard pursued her for eight and a half years before she “came to her senses” and agreed to marry him, Jennifer says with a laugh.

Now, after five kids and 15 years of marriage, Jennifer enjoys putting together especially creative celebrations.

One Valentine’s Day, she re-created a scavenger hunt of their first date, eating Chinese and seeing Lion King in theaters. The first clue led Richard to pick her up, the second, to a Chinese restaurant. Another clue led Richard to the ticket window at the Regal Theater in Washington Park Mall, where he had to ask the cashier if they had a package for him, under a certain nickname. He tried “chubby hubby,” but the man wouldn’t give him the package until he said “skinny stud,” Jennifer said. Inside the package was “The Lion King,” which they took home to watch together.

Richard’s favorite Valentine’s Day celebration was Jennifer’s 14 Valentine’s surprises that came each day, Feb. 1 through 14. The first day started out simple with a bag of candy, followed by two stuffed monkeys that sang “I’ve got you, babe.” Other gifts were geared toward his interests, including miniature airplane replicas since he works as a pilot and aircraft mechanic.

Richard’s favorite surprise was five frogs swimming in a bag for him to introduce to his aquarium.

Jennifer recalled him saying, “I’ve never gotten a gift quite like that before!”

She encourages other couples to think about what might be meaningful for their spouse or to consider recreating a special moment.

“The times that we’ve made (our Valentine’s celebration) really unique, those are the times that we really remember,” Jennifer said. “…Love is when we think about the other person and what they would like or enjoy.”

Whatever you do, have fun with it, she added.

“There’s a lot of pressure on people to have it be a certain way. I think that everybody’s story is unique.” v

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Weds, Feb 1

1:30 PM

Fri, Feb 3

Sat, Feb 4

25th Annual Creative Writing Contest

Hopestone Cancer Support Center, 206

10 AM

9 AM

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

Bartlesville Women’s Club, 601 S Shawnee

anyone interested in eating for wellness!

Cherokee Ave

Enjoy a community gathering place to

Valerie Jones teaches art techniques at

celebrate local food, art and culture during

5 PM

the skill level of the individual. You choose

the winter months.

Central National Bank, 1415 SE

graphite or colored pencil and painting with

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave Today is the last day to enter the contest, sponsored by the Bartlesville Friends of the Library. Original, previously-unpublished work can be entered in the categories of poetry, fiction, non-fiction and children’s literature. Young writers, age 14-17 and adults 18+ can submit entries. Grand prize is $200!

5:30 PM REFIT

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave Join Ashley Burson, Wellness and Aquatic specialist and coordinator at Phillips 66, every Wednesday in February for this free, one-hour exercise class.

Nutrition Support Group SE Frank Phillips Blvd Bring a healthy brown bag lunch. Open to

Business After Hours Washington Blvd This informal networking event is for members of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce to have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential customers

Jewelry 101

experience necessary. Join anytime. Email

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

valeriejonesart@gmail.com to register.

Cherokee Ave

7 PM

Diane Leroux will teach attendees how to make a pair of earrings in this 2-hour class.

business!

Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE

ages 12 and above. Supplies are included.

Adams Blvd

For more info or to reserve a spot, email

5:30 PM

Enjoy a Cajun dinner, wine-beer-soft drink

bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com.

Establish new relationships to grow your

Opening Reception for “House of the Far Away Heart” Exhibit Price Tower Gallery, 510 Dewey Ave

12 PM

new exhibit, celebrating the Bruce Goff’s

Johnstone Ave

10 AM

acrylic, oils, or watercolors. No previous

She has been making and selling jewelry for

to share about products and services.

Members, enjoy refreshments and

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S

your medium! She welcomes drawing with

Winter Artisan Market

39th Annual Mardi Gras fundraiser for Martha’s Task

Thurs, Feb 2 Heart Health Presentation from the Jane Phillips Hospital Wellness Center

Fine Art Class

beverages during a sneak-peek of the masterpiece Shin’en Kan and its unfortunate destruction 20th years ago. Featuring photos, architectural drawings, artifacts, and interactives. Exhibit is on display Feb

bar, music and dancing with Area 51 and other festivities benefitting Martha’s Task,

many years and is a great resource. Open to

12 PM

a program that supports Bartlesville-area

Aquatic Clinic – Swimming Basics

women living at or below the poverty

Richard Kane YMCA, 101 N Osage Ave

level through sewing instruction, product

From kicks to fingertips, learn about

marketing, financial support and advocacy.

swimming strokes and adapting each stroke

For tickets, call 918-336-8275 or email

to your needs. Clinic is one hour. $10 for

marthastask@yahoo.com.

members, $20 for program participants.

8 PM

3-March 26.

Live Music with Ann-Janette and the Evolution

7 PM

Price Tower Copper Bar

Registration required. Call 918-336-0713.

Karaoke Nine18 Bar at Osage Casino, 222 Allen Rd

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6 PM

15th Annual “All That Jazz” fundraiser for Westside Community Center Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Rd This year’s theme is the “Blue Note” with

Weds, Feb 8

6 PM

1 PM

5:30 PM

Hopestone Cancer Support Center, 206

Art Center in Johnstone Park, address?

REFIT

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave

Kid’s Pizza, Pop & Paint SE Frank Phillips Blvd Bring the kids for a pizza & paint party.

They’ll receive step-by-step instructions

Eldredge Jackson as headline performer.

See Feb 1 event for more info.

Tickets are $100 and include a buffet dinner

Thurs, Feb 9

covers all supplies, instruction, pizza and

and raffle prizes. Call 918-336-6760 for tickets.

5 PM

siblings are welcome at no charge. Space

Red Apple Bowling Center, 1414 SE

your spot.

Trivia Night fundraiser for Green Country Free Clinic Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd Enjoy a Latin-American fusion dinner as well as drinks, silent auction, raffles, prizes and more! For tickets or more info, call Cindy at 918-914-3874 or email BartlesvilleGCFC@ gmail.com.

8:30 PM

Live music with Steve White Band Painted Horse Bar & Grille, 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Mon, Feb 6 5:30 PM

Swim Lessons Richard Kane YMCA, 101 N Osage Ave Parent & Tots and Pre-K on Mon/Wed, Youth on Tues/Thurs and Adults on Fridays (6 p.m.). Lessons are safe, fun and effective.

Eight 30-minute lessons (four 45-min lessons for adults) over four weeks. $40

Youth Bowl for Kids’ Sake Washington Blvd Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun and easy way for to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. Grades 6-12 form teams of 5 or 6, collect pledges and come to a fun bowling party with pizza, pop, goodie bags, prizes and more! Sign up

to create their own painting. $20 per child drink. Children living with cancer and their is limited. Call 918-876-1709 to reserve

7 PM

The Grapes of Wrath Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave For tickets and more info, visit theaterbartlesville.com.

7 PM

A Taste of Chocolate fundraiser for Bartlesville Family Healthcare Clinic

Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave

The Valentine’s weekend event supports

at your school.

The Grapes of Wrath Based on John Steinbeck’s world-famous novel about a family of sharecroppers in Oklahoma driven west by the Depression and Dust Bowl, Frank Galati’s “The Grapes of Wrath” is a powerful stage version of one of the masterpieces of American literature. Tickets are $15 and available at theaterbartlesville.com.

Karaoke Nine18 Bar at Osage Casino, 222 Allen Rd

Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Rd the “Access to Care” medical program for uninsured and underserved patients in the Bartlesville community. The night will include dinner, dancing, games and entertainment.

The dress is semi-formal. For more tickets and more info, call 918-336-4822.

8 AM

See Feb 10 event for more info.

7:30 PM Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE

STOMP

Adams Blvd STOMP is an international percussion sensation and an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional

Delaware St, Dewey

9 AM

bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com.

6 PM

You Are Loved - High School Valentine’s Girls Event Stage Art Dance, 308 S Dewey Ave Delve into the topics of self-esteem, dating, loving others, identity and culture, in a fun way. All high school girls welcome. RSVP by calling 918-333-7270.

Paint & Pour Hopestone Cancer Support Center, 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Enjoy an evening of fun while supporting the cancer patients in our community. Receive step-by-step instructions to create your own painting. $40 per person covers all supplies, instruction, drinks and snacks. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call

7 PM

Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave For tickets and more info, visit theaterbartlesville.com.

7:30 PM

Love On Stage Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd Following up last season’s enthusiastically-

Over 22,000 high-quality items at a fraction

Do you have what it takes to go 100 miles

of retail costs, for newborns to teens, plus maternity. Clothing, baby needs, furniture, toys and more! Free admission. Fri, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Discount shopping Sat, 4-8 p.m. Visit wee-cyclebartlesville.com for more info.

on a spin bike? Track throughout the month of February or take one long ride today.

Registration is $30.

10 AM

Madison Middle School, 5900 Baylor Dr

received concert of Valentine hits, the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra returns with even more love to share! Enjoy a date-night or family outing with great musical entertainment.

8 PM

Karaoke & Dance Party Painted Horse Bar & Grille, 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

There will be separate divisions for elementary, middle-school, and senior high

Live Music with Lennie Baker

students, with trophies and other prizes to

Price Tower Copper Bar

be awarded to the winning players.

Visit bps-ok.org for more info.

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more info or to reserve a spot, email

Richard Kane YMCA, 101 N Osage Ave

hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent

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included. Open to ages 14 and up. For

Delaware St, Dewey

brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, rhythms.

a small painting in 2 hours. All supplies

100 Mile Bike Ride

40th Annual All-Schools Chess Tournament

instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles,

1-point perspective. Students will finish

The Grapes of Wrath

Wee-Cycle Children’s Consignment Sale

before Feb 3.

Washington County Fairgrounds, 1109 N

as well as discuss the color wheel and

8 AM

Fri, Feb 10

Tues, Feb 7

of watercolor painting and composition,

Hopestone at 918-876-1709.

Limited space. Call 918-336-0713 to register

Wee-Cycle Children’s Consignment Sale

Martha Reyburn will teach techniques

Sat, Feb 11

Washington County Fairgrounds, 1109 N

for members, $80 for program participants.

Watercolor 101

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Mon, Feb 13

5:30 PM

Sat, Feb 18

5:30 PM

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S

8AM

Valentines Dinner in the Lodge Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd Two seatings per night, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Dinner includes a gourmet meal: filet mignon or grilled chicken, wine & beer service and valet parking, plus the special ambiance of the Lodge. $60/person for filet, $50 for chicken. Woolaroc Members get first chance for reservations. General public can RSVP after Jan 30.

Tues, Feb 14 5 PM

Live music with Lennie Baker Osage Casino, NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

REFIT

Johnstone Ave

The Bruin Classic is a Youth Basketball

Thurs, Feb 16

3rd grade to 8th grade. Organized by the

4 PM

The Bruin Classic benefits the Bartlesville

Auditions for Annie with Children’s Musical Theater Madison Middle School, 5900 Baylor Dr See Feb 15 for more info.

7 PM

Karaoke Nine18 Bar at Osage Casino, 222 Allen Rd

Price Tower’s Copper Restarant Price Tower’s Copper Restarant will be hosting a special seating 5:30pm and 7:30pm dinner on Valentine’s Day. We will offer two 4 course menu choices featuring the Coho Salmon or a stuffed Bison filet, a decadent dessert and glass of wine. Call

7:30 PM

Shades of Bublé Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd Presented by the Bartlesville Community Concert Association, this Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé brings his hits to the stage in an unforgettable concert event. This world-class tribute act honors (but doesn’t imitate) his sophistication, retro style, and high-energy fun. For tickets and more info, call 918-336-2787.

The Classic has excellent concessions and plenty of space for kids who are waiting for upcoming games. More info at www.

See Feb 3 event for more info.

4 PM

Auditions for Annie with Children’s Musical Theater Madison Middle School, 5900 Baylor Dr

100 Mile Bike Ride See Feb 11 event for more info.

1:30 PM

Cupcakes & Canvases – Kids’ Paint Class Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N. Cherokee Ave

The Bruin Classic benefits the Bartlesville High School Basketball Programs. . Last year we had over 50 teams from OK, KS Referees, score keepers and scoreboard The Classic has excellent concessions and for upcoming games. More info at www. bartlesvillebruinsbasketball.com

2 PM

The Grapes of Wrath Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave For tickets and more info, visit theaterbartlesville.com.

6 PM

Enjoy a cupcake and drink during the class!

Red Apple Bowling Center, 1414 SE

bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com.

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

6 PM

Practice forming capitals and lower case

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

height for letters, & learn decorative

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. Teams of 5 or 6 collect pledges and come together to enjoy two games of bowling with friends, family, co-workers. Sign up to bowl at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. For more info, visit bbbsok.org, call 918-213-4524 or email charlene.dew@bbbsok.org.

7 PM

The Grapes of Wrath Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave For tickets and more info, visit theaterbartlesville.com.

painting with acrylic paint on 11x14 canvas.

For more info or to reserve a spot, email

Paint Party Cherokee Ave Join the Bartlesville Art Association to paint 16x20 canvas. For more info or to reserve a spot, email bartlesvilleartassociation@ gmail.com.

Kid’s Night Out Stage Art Dance, 308 S Dewey Ave Kids age two and up can enjoy games, crafts, dancing and more in a safe environment. $20 for first child, $10 for each additional sibling. 6:30-10 p.m.

Call 918-333-7270 to RSVP.

Calligraphy 101 Cherokee Ave letters, learn how to determine the correct techniques. Open to adults and youth, 9th grade and older. Class max is 12 and will meet Sundays, Feb 19, 26, and March 5, 3:30-5 p.m. Supplies are included.

For more info or to reserve a spot, email

Tues, Feb 21 6 PM

Celebration of Women Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Road Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce hosts this special event honoring six local women in business. Enjoy a reception and dinner followed by a champagne toast & special

7 PM

The Grapes of Wrath

theaterbartlesville.com.

For tickets and more info, visit

8 PM

3:30 PM

bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com.

6:30 PM

4 PM

Ages 7-17 welcome. Auditions are 4-9 p.m.

Bartlesville Bruin Basketball Booster club.

Kids are invited to create step-by-step

Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave

Madison Middle School, 5900 Baylor Dr

3rd grade to 8th grade. Organized by the

See Feb 15 for more info.

Weds, Feb 15 Auditions for Annie with Children’s Musical Theater

Tournament with boys and girls teams from

plenty of space for kids who are waiting

Support the life-changing work of Big

Center, 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd

operators will be provided for all age groups.

The Bruin Classic is a Youth Basketball

Richard Kane YMCA, 101 N Osage Ave

make a reservation.

Hopestone Hopestone Cancer Support

Referees, score keepers and scoreboard

Bartlesville Bruin Classic

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

Washington Blvd

Women’s Cancer Support Group

and MO. Teams are guaranteed 3 games.

8AM

operators will be provided for all age groups.

918.336.1000 for more information or to

1 PM

year we had over 50 teams from OK, KS

Sun, Feb 19

9 AM

Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve,

Valentine’s Day Dinner

High School Basketball Programs. . Last

Phillips Blvd

10 AM

Cherokee Ave

See Feb 13 event for more info.

Bartlesville Bruin Basketball Booster club.

Painted Horse Bar & Grille, 110 SW Frank

and MO. Teams are guaranteed 3 games.

Fri, Feb 17 Fine Art Class

1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd

Tournament with boys and girls teams from

Live music with Mike Colaw & Friends

bartlesvillebruinsbasketball.com

5:30 PM

Valentines Dinner in the Lodge

Bartlesville Bruin Classic

See Feb 1 event for more info.

8:30 PM

surprise! Call 918-336-8708 for more info.

Healthy Cooking Class with Local Fitness Trainer, Josh Wright Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave

Live Music at Price Tower Copper Bar

Appointment required. Call 918-336-0558.

Bartlesville MBA Classes

Enrolling Now!

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Two Girls & a Brush Inspirational Guided Painting Class

7 PM

7 PM

Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

Red Apple Bowling Center, 1414 SE

Kadan Rockett with Brooklyn & Bart

Cherokee Ave

Washington Blvd

Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE

Create special memories at the YMCA’s

Contact Elaine Wilson at 918-630-7098 to

See Feb 17 event for more info.

Adams Blvd

annual Father Daughter Dance. This semi-

Bartlesville Monthly presents the kid

formal event has dancing, a photo booth,

Karaoke

magicians that stole the hearts of the nation

and a DJ. $35, plus $10 for each additional

Nine18 Bar at Osage Casino, 222 Allen Rd

on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, as the

girl.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

register.

Weds, Feb 22 11 AM

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Phillips 66 Bowling Lanes 420 S Keeler Ave See Feb 17 event for more info.

5:30 PM REFIT

Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave See Feb 1 event for more info.

Thurs, Feb 23 4 PM

Opening Reception for Enduring Images: Osage Photographic Portraiture Osage Nation Museum, 819 Grandview Ave, Pawhuska During the late 19th and early 20th

youngest kids to make the top 16. Known

8 PM

for their unique take on magic and illusions,

8 PM

Simply Ballroom

father, Bart Rockett, professional magician/

Live Music with Zach Elkins and Chris Foster

117 ½ Frank Phillips Blvd

illusionist and ventriloquist will be joining

Price Tower Copper Bar

Join the fun with other two-steppers and

them on stage as they share their amazing

boot-scooters! You don’t need a partner.

talents.

Enjoy line dances and good times with friends. $5 per student and $10 per nonstudent.

Sat, Feb 25 7 AM

3rd Annual Central Classic 5K Race and Fun Run

Fri, Feb 24

Central Middle School/Earl Sears Park,

10 AM

Fine Art Class Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N. Cherokee Ave See Feb 3 event for more info.

Washington Blvd

this time, the Osage people were also

Sign up to bowl at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. See Feb

photographed prolifically. This display of

17 event for more info.

Painted Horse Bar & Grille, 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Sun, Feb 26 3:30 PM

Calligraphy 101 Johnstone Park Art Center, 201 N.

Central Middle School, which will be a

Cherokee Ave

century old in 2017. The race will support

See Feb 19 event for more info.

1-mile Fun Run. Contact Alisha Winward at

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Live music with Mark Gibson

Help maintain the integrity of a “Classic”:

student services. 8:30 a.m. Race, 8:45 a.m.

6 PM

8:30 PM

815 Delaware Ave

improvements to the historic building and its

considered a “vanishing race”. During

display through August.

Richard Kane YMCA, 101 N Osage Ave

they rival the world’s top magic acts! Their

Red Apple Bowling Center, 1414 SE

life of the Osage during this time period. On

Father Daughter Dance

Country & Western Dance Social

centuries, Native Americans were

century-old photographs shows a glimpse of

6:30 PM

winwardaa@bps-ok.org for more info.

6 PM

Bartlesville KLIFE Annual Banquet Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd Join the community in supporting this local ministry that’s transforming youth & their families at their annual fundraising banquet.

Visit bartlesville.klife.com for more info.

Tues, Feb 28 4 PM

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Phillips 66 Bowling Lanes 420 S Keeler Ave See Feb 17 event for more info.

5:30 PM

Women’s Cancer Support Group Hopestone Hopestone Cancer Support Center, 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd

2017 Friends of Scouting ANNUAL PATRON DINNER

Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America The Cherokee Area Council is pleased to announce the 2017 Friends of Scouting Annual Patron Dinner. The event will be held at the Bartlesville Community Center and will feature guest speaker Whit Culver, Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor Member, and First VP, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Friends of Scouting Patrons constitute the backbone of financial support for the Boy Scouts in Northeast Oklahoma. Over 3,600 youth and leaders count on Patrons to carry on training of traditional values and leadership.

Table sponsorship $800 and up. Individual seating $125. The Friends of Scouting event is scheduled for 6:30pm Thursday, February 23, 2017. Seating is by reservation only. Please RSVP by February 15, 2017 by calling 918.336.9170.

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out & about women in business

hopestone grand opening

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happy birthday shawn

of bartlesville print shop!

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Return of the Chuck Wagon New Shorties Food Truck under construction

by Julie Pranger

Lunch wagon, mobile canteen, food truck…over decades there’s been many different names for delicious meals on wheels. Luckily, Bartlesville has Chris Barnhill to thank for bringing the town some food truck madness.

Barnhill is the owner of Shortie’s Grille in downtown Bartlesville. The restaurant was not always a brick and mortar establishment. Barnhill started his cooking business on wheels, four to be exact.

Before having a passion for food, Barnhill tampered in many hobbies including coffee and cigars. For a living he worked for several restaurants and it was during that time he discovered his passion for cooking with real, fresh ingredients. “Once you work in a restaurant that cooks with fresh ingredients, it opens your eyes to many, wonderful things that can be done with food,” Barnhill explained. “One of the best experiences is seeing someone bite into something you made and love it so much they become speechless.”

to do next and opening a food truck was at the top of our list,” Barnhill mentioned. “We started looking for food trucks online, not just any truck, but a truck we could make our own.” It wasn’t long before they discovered Myrtle in Lamar, Colorado. It was love at first sight; after a road trip to see Myrtle, she was shortly shipped back to Bartlesville and the rest is history.

Myrtle’s first appearance was in May of 2012 where they set up by Watty’s Wash on Nowata road, “I had a lot of friends come and support my opening day; we sold a lot of tacos,” Barnhill laughed. “Taking a break was the best thing I could have done, if it wasn’t for that Myrtle would not have happened; she was the beginning of my re-birth in the food industry.”

Unfortunately, the one and only Myrtle is in the food truck graveyard. Luckily, there is a new lady to take her place, Pearle, who was purchased in 2014.

After experiencing many years in the food industry, Barnhill decided to take a break. It was then that he discovered his interest for the food truck industry.

“I have always wanted to open my own restaurant, but due to the startup expenses I decided to try an alternative route,” Barnhill stated. “Being able to move around and meet new customers as well as changing the menu to suit the location is something that doesn’t always work in a brick and mortar.”

Currently, the truck’s kitchen, that will include a wood burning grill, is still under renovation. “We are hoping to have the kitchen completed and some graphics added by the middle of February,” Barnhill said. “Once Pearle is up and running, she plans to sell burgers and dogs, possibly some other items down the road as we build up our customer base.” The current plan for Pearle will be setting up for periodic lunches as well as events throughout town. “In the future we would like to set Pearle up in front of Shortie’s Grille to serve food while listening to some late night tunes,” Barnhill explained.

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dish

Man-Made Meals For Your Valentine

by Mike Wilt

photo by Tony Lehmer at Hopestone Center

My mother and my wife were and are excellent cooks. Therefore, there was absolutely no reason for me to ever go near a kitchen stove. Until 1995. My wife opened a children’s clothing store and regularly arrived home past 6 p.m. The last thing she wanted to do was cook. I figured that if I could just follow recipe directions I could make something edible. I’ve been in the kitchen ever since.

Italian Tomato Soup: Sit 6 oz. cream cheese on counter 30-60 minutes until softened. Mix cream cheese with 1 can of tomato soup, 1 can of Italian diced tomatoes. 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. basil, 1/2 quart half & half. Simmer until hot. Use spatula, whisk or immersion blender to fully incorporate cream cheese.

Serve in small bowl or cup and sprinkle dried parsley for presentation.

Bartlesville has many fine restaurants that are sure to be packed on and around Valentine’s Day (which is on a Tuesday). But for those who aspire to impress their sweetheart with a home-cooked dinner I’ve assembled some tasty and oh-so-easy options for those who were like me in 1995 as well as for those who know “antipasto” doesn’t mean you hate Italian food.

Caesar Salad: Using a food processor, add 1 large egg yolk, 2 Tbsps. Dijon mustard, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste (optional), juice of 3 lemons, 1 tsp. each salt (Kosher if available) and pepper. Process until smooth. With processor running, pour 1/2 cup olive oil through feeding tube and process until thick. Plate lettuce and add thinly-sliced red onion, sliced cherub tomatoes, and croutons. Top with dressing.

Let’s start with the day before the planned meal. Decide on a menu, check what you may already have on hand (e.g. spices), and buy ingredients. The soup, salad dressing & slicing, chicken, salsa, sausage, butter, tea, and pie can all be done ahead of time. This will reduce cooking and clean-up time for a more enjoyable dinner date.

Lemon Chicken Breasts: Preheat oven to 400. Warm 1/4 cup olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook 30-40 seconds. (Don’t allow to brown!) Remove from heat, add 1/3 cup quality dry white wine, 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest, 2 Tbsps. freshly-squeezed lemon FEBRUARY 2017 | b Monthly

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juice, 1 ½ tsps. dried oregano, 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme, 1 tsp. salt. Pour sauce into a baking dish. Pat dry 2 skin-on chicken breasts. Place skin side up on top of sauce. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt & pepper. Cut whole lemon into 8 wedges and place alongside chicken. Bake 30-40 minutes (depending on chicken size) and skin is lightly brown. Cover tightly with foil and allow to rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.

Serve with pan juices.

Mahi Mahi with Peach-Cucumber Salsa:

In a plastic container, combine diced canned peaches (1/2 can), 1 peeled, seeded, and finely diced cucumber, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1 tsp. jarred diced jalapenos, 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped, juice of 1/2 one lime, salt & pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Season 4 Mahi Mahi filets with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Sear fish 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Once done, transfer to plate and top with salsa. (Works for snapper or halibut.)

Cheesy Baked Tortellini: Preheat oven to 350, start a large pot of water to boil, and lightly grease an 8” x 8” x 2” baking dish with olive oil. Brown a package of ground Italian sausage in skillet. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. In a large bowl, blend 2 cups marinara sauce, 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves, and 2 tsps. fresh thyme leaves. Dump 1 lb. purchased tortellini into salted boiling water until tender about 2 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce. Toss to coat. Transfer to dish. Top with thinly-sliced smoked mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

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Black Peppercorn Steak: Pat dry 2 filet mignons, place on a plate and sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of kosher salt on top and 1 Tbsp. on bottom. Set on counter for 45 minutes. Sprinkle crushed black pepper on top and bottom. Preheat oven to 350. Melt 1 Tbsp. each butter & olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Using tongs, place steaks in skillet. Cook 2 minutes and turn to cook other flat side 2 minutes. With tongs, brown the edges by carefully rotating meat. Place in a baking dish and finish in oven. With meat thermometer, check temperature every five minutes for desired tenderness.

(135 for medium rare) Remove from oven and allow meat to rest for 10 minutes. Top with pat of butter and serve.

Baked Potato: Preheat oven to 425. For crispy outside and fluffy inside, rub potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Place in foil-lined dish. Cook one hour.

Vegetables: Time and space don’t allow and veggies are a tricky subject. Pick your favorite in microwaveable package.

Flavorful Iced Tea: Fill small saucepan with water and three Constant Comment tea bags. Bring to boil, remove from heat, cool. Pour into large pitcher, fill with ice and water.

Bailey’s Salted Chocolate Pie: Melt 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips per package directions. Mix 4 Tbsps. Bailey’s Irish Cream (salted caramel) and 1 cup whipped cream. Gently mix with melted chocolate and pour into pre-baked chocolate cookie pie crust. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Refrigerate 4-6 hours.

Bailey’s and Ice Cream : And just in case all of the main course cooking took all of your time, here’s a backup dessert option with almost all of the same ingredients.! You’ll need to buy some vanilla ice cream.

Place a scoop of ice cream in a glass, pour Bailey’s over ice cream, then sprinkle with finely minced chocolate chips, a little pie crust or any other of your favorite toppings you may have on hand. Bon appetit! v

Bread & Butter: Just go with some store-bought artisan or frozen bread. But try mixing half a stick of softened unsalted butter with some honey and cinnamon.

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Magical Maestros Kadan and Brooklyn Rockett at the BCC

by Nate Williams

Fresh from this season of America’s Got Talent, Kadan Bart Rockett and his sister Brooklyn Nicole Rockett bring their dazzling magic act to the Bartlesville Community Center. Friday, February 24th, Kadan and Brooklyn will be LIVE and performing their awe-inspiring illusions and magic tricks. These youthful artists have delighted audiences on stage, television, and film. To see them up close and

personal you can purchase a family pass for two adults and up to four children for just 40 bucks! This a great show for the whole family!

Kadan Bart Rockett and his sister, Brooklyn Nicole Rockett, were first inspired by their mom and dad while watching them headline theaters and cruise ships around the globe. Following in their parents’ footsteps, they are developing their own unique brand as they pursue acting, magic, illusion, ventriloquism, music and dance. Between them both, they have already starred in movies, television shows and numerous national commercials.

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“Following in their parents’ footsteps, they are developing their own unique brand as they pursue acting, magic, illusion, ventriloquism, music and dance. Between them both, they have already starred in movies, television shows and numerous national commercials.”

Kadan has done over 1,000 live appearances on theatre and cruise ship stages around the world. He appeared with Blake Shelton on his NBC Special, the new CBS series Rush Hour and Heidi Klum’s Seriously Funny Kids on Lifetime Network. He has appeared in six films including his leading role in the Dark Skies with Keri Russell. Kadan also has a starring role in the live stage production, Cirque: Illusions of Grandeur. In an upcoming film, Kadan will play a blind child magician in a story set in the 1930s, which is being shot in Minnesota and Kansas.

Brooklyn is a multi-talented as a magician/illusionist, actress, ventriloquist and dancer, she is best known for competing alongside her brother on America’s Got Talent. She has been performing on stage in some capacity from the time she was born. Brooklyn was a guest in the show Subletdowns and acted in the pilot of a show called I Wanna Marry Larry. She is the younger sister of Kadan Rockett, and served as his magician’s assistant while on America’s Got Talent. In a previous season she portrayed a mini Sharon Osbourne while her brother portrayed a mini Howie Mandel on America’s Got Talent. “We don’t do card tricks or pull a bird out of the hat, or a rabbit,” Brooklyn said.

“We do big stuff.”

Traveling around the globe, they have appeared in well over 1,000 live shows. Although based in Hollywood, California, they make regular live appearances at the theater their dad currently headlines: Bart Rockett Magic Theater, located on the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida.

Kadan Bart Rockett - “Kid Magic” - and his adorable sister Brooklyn charmed the country with their astonishingly polished illusions and magic on America’s Got Talent. They made it to the semifinals this season, performing multiple large-scale illusions and prompting Simon Cowell to proclaim to Kadan, “you are just like Harry Potter.” Don’t miss this fun-for-the-wholefamily performance that will dazzle and surprise everyone in attendance! v Illusionist Kadan and Brooklyn Rockett Bartlesville Community Center

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Bowl For Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of OK Fundraiser – Feb. 9, 17, 23 & 24

by Kelcey Nobles Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, in cooperation with sponsors DSR, ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 will host its annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” fundraising event Feb. 9, 17, 23 and 24 at Red Apple Bowling Center, located at 1414 SE Washington Blvd. in Bartlesville.

The event is one of BBBSOK’s largest annual fundraisers. Currently, more than 50 teams are signed up to participate, and more than $2,000 of the campaign’s $145,000 goal has been raised in donations. The event provides funds for the organization’s one-on-one mentoring program, in which “Bigs” are matched with “Littles,” providing support and lasting friendships.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2017 events include Youth Bowl for grades 6-12, to be held Feb. 9 with check-in at 5 p.m. and bowling at 5:30 p.m.; and Party Days on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Youth bowlers may sign up to bowl at their respective school sites and as for everyone else – “Party Days events are teams of five or six, consisting of family, friends, neighbors and co-workers,” explained BBBS Area Director Charlene Dew. “Participants enjoy getting together and bowling two free games [with] door prizes and more. There is no cost to participate – our very generous corporate sponsors underwrite the costs of the campaign, so that all the money raised by participants goes directly to serving families and children.”

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special prize drawings. All bowlers must bring a pledge envelope with collected pledges in order to participate.

Bowling includes two free games and free shoe rental.

Virtual Bowl, Dew said, is available to those interested in helping to raise donations to support one-on-one mentoring but are unable to bowl. Virtual bowlers can register online at www.bfksbartlesville.org and invite others to donate using their online pledge sheets.

To donate to an event participant, visit www.bfksbartlesville.org and select “Bartlesville.” On the Bartlesville homepage, select “Donate” and choose which team or participant you would like to support. Participants are listed in alphabetical order by first name. Donations can be made with any major credit or debit card.

BBBSOK’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-on-one relationships that change their lives for the better. The organization serves area children who are in need of mentoring and support, including children living in single-parent homes, coping with parental incarceration, living in poverty or not realizing their full potential. The organization depends on the support of the community, through donations and time, to recruit and screen mentors as well as provide support to children and their families.

For more information on Bowl For Kids’ Sake or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, contact Charlene Dew at 918-213-4524 or by email at charlene.dew@ bbbsok.org. v

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 7:30 PM

Buy Tickets at: Call the box office at 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787 or buy online at www.bartlevillecommunitycenter.com