2020 Social Datebook

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Starting a new decade is the ideal moment to turn over a new, philanthropic leaf. Join the countless Oklahomans already giving of their time, talents and treasures by getting involved in a charitable cause in 2020.

The beauty of these efforts is that the options are endless.

You can donate money to issues you feel strongly about; mentor at-risk youth in your community; volunteer your time with soup kitchens or homeless shelters; or participate in an athletic event to show your support.

We make finding those opportunities easy with this publication. You’ll find hundreds of events within Oklahoma Magazine’s 2020 Social Datebook – our annual guide to charitable events and programs in Greater Tulsa and Greater Oklahoma City. Choices include swanky galas, intimate gatherings for up-and-coming nonprofits, lively 5Ks, artistic events and much more. Whatever you like to do, you can find an event to fit your interests.

More than just a listing, the Social Datebook offers articles on different facets of the nonprofit sector. This year, we look at a day in the life of a volunteer; the hard work homeless shelters are doing to help the state’s less fortunate; and a breakdown of new tax laws that may impact charitable giving.

The bottom line is that the Social Datebook is made for you to ensure you get the most out of your charitable giving this year. I hope you find a cause that sparks your passion.

Sincerely, Vida Schuman Publisher and Founder

P.S. We go to great lengths to make sure any and all charitable events in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas are included in our guide, but some inevitably get left out, or dates change. To submit an event for the 2021 Social Datebook, email the details to events@okmag.com.

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10 Providing Needed Items Organizations for homeless and disenfranchised people welcome gifts of clothing, household goods and other products.

12 Tax Changes Affect Donations The doubling of standardized deductions means big changes for

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Intangible Rewards of Giving Time Volunteers help service organizations cut costs, but the gratification they get in helping others exceeds dollars and cents.

We all know it takes a special person to give up time in order to help organizations with numerous causes and missions. Given that, Oklahoma is packed with special people.

Greg Raskin, communications manager at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma in Tulsa, attests to that.

“From our perspective, volunteers bring life to the food bank,” he says. “We have enthusiastic volunteers here and offsite six days a week. They eagerly arrive and want to help improve their community.”

In 2018, according to Raskin, more than 10,000 volunteers contributed the equivalent of $1.6 million in labor, enabled the food bank to acquire bulk food items at low costs and 6

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provided efficient methods to move that food to partner agencies.

“Volunteers help in a variety of ways … working side by side with our professional chefs, assisting at events and helping with all types of office work,” says Raskin, adding that volunteers are some of the best advocates for those who often do not know where they will get their next meals. “Our volunteers understand the scope of hunger in Oklahoma. Their compassion and willingness to help provide insight to others in the community.”

Sand Springs resident Kenneth Baker, 76, volunteers at the food bank twice a week to help with whatever needs to be done.

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ing knowing you are helping people who are hungry. I am blessed in ways that other people don’t have. You hear about all the bad news on television, but you don’t hear about good things like the food banks.”

Volunteers play critical roles in other venues. Mary Cornelsen, director of education, outreach and volunteer services at the YWCA Oklahoma City, says they help the organization achieve its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all.

“Each year, more than 400 volunteers and student interns support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in their darkest hours by helping them access confidential, free crisis services offered by the YWCA,” Cornelsen says. “So far in 2019, volunteers donated more than 15,400 hours of service, which saved the YWCA more than $392,000. Volunteers stand by victims of sexual assault at hospitals, provide support at our emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors fleeing lethal situations, and escort victims to court and help them navigate the legal system.”

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volunteered at the YWCA for nearly a year.

“I love to volunteer there for the experience and also the impact I am creating in the lives of the clients who go through those doors every day,” she says. “My main job as a volunteer is to alleviate some of the stress that the amazing advocates who work there go through all the time. I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world, no matter the tears and sweat.”

Other volunteers love working within their communities to help shape the lives of young people. Lynda Landrith of Yukon has donated her time and energy to various causes for more than 50 years.

“I started volunteering with 4-H back in 1968, when I was a freshman at Oklahoma State University,” she says. “It was a great way to give back to a program that had given me so much. I also got to be with my kids and now with my grandkids as a leader and a volunteer.”

In 1990, Landrith was named one of the three outstanding 4-H alumni in Oklahoma.

“When you volunteer, it can be so rewarding, especially over an extended period of time with the same kids,” Landrith says. “You watch them grow into wonderful, productive young men and women.”

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Providing Needed Items

Organizations for homeless and disenfranchised people welcome gifts of clothing, household goods and other products.

The good will and nostalgia of the winter holidays tend to make people count their blessings ... at the same time as service organizations need people to step up and serve homeless and disenfranchised people.

Many families are searching for ways to give to those less fortunate; there are several ways to do so. For instance, a family can agree to make donations in lieu of gifts to each other during the holidays. Monica Martin, director of development for the Tulsa Day Center, also 10

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describes a growing trend of children foregoing birthday presents.

“We’ve had young kids who ask for our needs list on our website or our Facebook page, and have other kids invited to celebrate their birthday to bring the most needed items to donate as the presents,” Martin says. “One little girl had a goal of collecting 52 housewarming kits, one for every week of the year, to donate.

She made it to 50 donated kits and we honored her for her generosity of spirit.”

Housewarming kits are presented to families and individuals for whom the Day Center finds homes so that they have all “the things you need, such as pots, pans, shower curtain, spoons, forks, ladles, dish towels, oven mitts, hand towels, bath towels, cleaning supplies, an alarm clock so you can get to work … really just everything you need to start a home,” Martin says.

Gently used items are welcomed, especially blankets, jeans, coats, sleeping bags and towels, and all are laundered before distribution, Martin says. Brand new items, including socks and undergarments, are especially welcome.

“As the weather changes and gets colder, the amount of people we’re serving increases,” Martin says. “December is a time when our hearts are about buying gifts for friends and family, so the homeless are not as often thought of, so we push our specific needs out

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on Facebook, and it gets to the community and churches to respond in an outpouring that is just what our clients need.”

Major Susan Ellis, the Salvation Army’s Oklahoma City area commander, says the community helps to provide for the needs of the guests who stay with the organization. She suggests the following items as particularly useful: disposable razors for men and women, shaving cream, shampoo, bars of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, bath towels and wash cloths, hairbrushes, hygiene products, combs, gently used blankets (especially twin sized), hats, gloves and socks for men, women and children.

Items can be dropped off at 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave., the group’s administrative offices, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Ellis says.

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Tax Changes Affect Donations

The doubling of standardized deductions means big changes for those writing off charitable contributions.

With tax code changes and an increased desire from charitable donors to understand where their money goes, nonprofits try to meet the changing needs of philanthropic giving.

Daniel Billingsley, vice president of external affairs for the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, says today’s most notable factor for individual donors is that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 no longer gives many Americans financial incentives to contribute to charities because standardized deductions doubled.

While placing pressure on nonprofits to remain fiscally viable, the tax changes do not impact donors who exceed standardized deductions. Those 12

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who itemize their deductions still get to write off donations on their tax forms.

The increases in standardized deductions “simplified the tax structure, so fewer people have access to the tax deduction for charitable giving,” Billingsley says. “This type of charitable giving happens in December, with 12 percent of all charitable deductions from individuals coming the last three days of the year. Until the change, the charitable gift incentives were a huge plus for nonprofits and helped people to determine the time and size of gifts.

“But today, 95 percent of Americans will not be itemizing their taxes as we’ve already seen

from data from sources like USA Today – that for the first time, the number of individual donors has decreased. That could really hurt philanthropy, especially those accustomed to making their large donations at the end of the year.”

Individuals giving to charities can earmark money for specific uses upon request, Billingsley says, but that is less common than corporate gifts, which tend to be specific (such as naming opportunities). Individuals usually give to midyear or year-end campaigns and those gifts may be restricted to specific fundraising events, while most donations go into general funds, which are, he says, the “best, unrestricted gifts, which provide leeway to keep that money open to various programs and operational needs.”

Charitable corporate giving can be easily earmarked, Billingsley says, because “restricted gifts are more in the realm of the foundation and corporate world. Foundations are going to set parameters on what they give to. For example, say a company is interested in a specific program, then they can donate to that specific program and they’ll have reporting requirements and maybe even site visits. There are foundations that will

give operational gifts, but typically companies and foundations will invest their money into nonprofits with a goal of specific outcomes for the community.

“The biggest trend we continue to see are more stringent reporting requirements from foundations, partly because foundations have changed to focus on very specific areas and programs of the community. For individuals, probably the most important trend is the idea of democratic philanthropy as giving at any level from $10 to $10,000 to $10 million, that every segment of the population should have access to giving philanthropically and we see this a lot with crowdsourcing gifts.”

For those wanting to give but who want to check the bona fides of an organization, Billingsley says to check out vetting websites. He adds that donors should not “be so concerned with overhead as nonprofits can have high overhead and some is needed or they don’t have administrative oversight and lower than 25 percent overhead is reasonable. Be more concerned with the longevity of the organization.”

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Gala: Golden Brew Competition Jan. 9

Youth Services of Tulsa Join Youth Services as it selects the Golden Brew for 2020 from a pool of Tulsa’s finest breweries.

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The Oklahoma Wedding Show

Jan. 11 Oklahoma Magazine For expert help with event planning, flowers, wedding apparel, caterers and venues, the Oklahoma Wedding Show makes planning your special day a breeze.

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Toyland Ball Jan. 18 Parent Child Center of Tulsa OKLAHOMA

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Bishop Kelley Trivia Night

Jan. 18 Bishop Kelley High School This tradition includes a fun-filled night of trivia, food and friends, all while fundraising for Bishop Kelley.

Bishop Kelley High School bishopkelley.org/trivia

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Champagne and Chocolate Jan. 25

Living Arts Honor Tulsans, munch chocolate and sip on champagne at this annual gala.

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Bartlesville Polar Plunge Jan. 25

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Jan. 25 Domestic Violence Intervention Services Try delicious bites from your favorite brunch spots and vote for who you think deserves the Best of Brunch title.

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Jan. 24

Cascia Hall This entertaining evening of pizza, drinks, games and prizes is sponsored by the Cascia Hall Alumni Association.

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Special Olympics Oklahoma A Polar Plunge is a goal for an individual or group and challenges participants to dive into cold water to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Hilton Garden Inn, Bartlesville mysook.org/polarplunge

Eat, Drink and Be Giving Jan. 27

Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges Skip cooking for the night and enjoy Biga Italian Restaurant’s award-winning food, alongside owner Tuck Curren, all while supporting the center.

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Glow

Jan. 31 Global Gardens Enjoy a delicious dinner to benefit Global Gardens, which promotes science and peace education through gardening in Tulsa area schools.

Silos Event Center global-gardens.org

February For Kids’ Sake

Feb. TBA Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Bowl, golf or axe throw to raise money for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Dust Bowl, FlyingTee and Angry Axe bbbsok.org/tulsa

Icons and Idols

Feb. 1 Tulsa Ballet Icons and Idols celebrates one of Tulsa Ballet’s icons of dance: artistic director Marcello Angelini, who marks his 25th season at the helm of the ballet.

Enjoy a Roman Holiday theme and two new ballets.

Cox Business Center iconsandidols.org

Runway Run

Feb. 1 Tulsa Air and Space Museum Keep your year going on the right foot with the only run in Oklahoma on an airport runway.

Tulsa Air and Space Museum tulsaairandspacemuseum.org

Center Impressions

Feb. 4 Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges Build a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement with Toni Garner of Toni’s Flowers and Gifts. Drinks and appetizers are also offered.

Toni’s Flowers and Gifts tulsacenter.org

Hearts Rebuilding Homes Feb. 6

Revitalize T-Town Guests and sponsors enjoy dinner, drinks, auctions, raffles and games. Proceeds help to provide free home repairs for low-income homeowners.

The TaulCoy Room revitalizettown.org

Tulsa Town Hall presents: A Morning with Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler Feb. 7 Tulsa Town Hall Enjoy an exciting event with actors Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler.

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Superhero Soiree

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Feb. 8 Child Abuse Network Enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment and a special after party in superherochic cocktail attire to benefit the Child Abuse Network.

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Tulsa Heart Ball

Feb. 8 American Heart Association Celebrate with the American Heart Association at this annual black-tie gala.

Cox Business Center tulsaheartball.heart.org

YST Gala

Feb. 15 Youth Services of Tulsa Join Youth Services of Tulsa for a Mardi Gras-themed masquerade ball with games and live music supporting at-risk and homeless youth.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa yst.org

Shimmy of the Heart Belly Dance Fundraiser Feb. 15

Oklahomans for Equality Join Oklahomans for Equality at this festive fundraiser where you can learn how to belly dance.

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Feb. 20 Komen Oklahoma Don’t miss this annual fundraising gala for Komen Oklahoma.

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Street School Be a #DifferenceMaker and support this award-winning alternative high school.

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New Hope Oklahoma Join New Hope Oklahoma for cocktails, dinner and jazz and support the nonprofit and its mission.

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Feb. 21 Philbrook Museum of Art At this talk, members enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as Philbrook curators discuss their respective collection areas.

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Feb. 21 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Teams of five participate in this great networking event while raising funds for JA programs.

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Cooking Up Compassion

Feb. 22 Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma This 15th annual event has a new vibe, but it’s for the same great cause and you won’t want to miss it.

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Winterset

Feb. 22 Osteopathic Founders Foundation This annual event of the Osteopathic Founders Foundation brings together the osteopathic profession and its community partners to benefit projects that improve the health of Tulsans.

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Heart and Soul Fundraiser Feb. 22 Augustine Christian Academy This annual event includes dinner and entertainment.

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Tulsa Polar Plunge

Feb. 22 Special Olympics Oklahoma A Polar Plunge is a goal for an individual or group and challenges participants to dive into cold water to raise money for the Special Olympics.

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CASA Casino: Shaken Not Stirred Feb. 22

Tulsa CASA This James Bondthemed event includes cocktails, a silent auction, dinner with a program, a live auction, a casino and dancing to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates.

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Lunar New Year Gala Feb. 25 EDWARD & DEBBIE KONIECZNY, PHYLLIS & GEORGE DOTSON; WESTERN DAYS, SAINT SIMEON’S FOUNDATION, TULSA

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Dillon International Come and celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary with cocktails, dinner,

live and online auctions and a raffle.

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TBH Women’s Association Bunco Party Feb. 25

Tulsa Boys’ Home Enjoy a fun-filled bunco extravaganza.

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Tulsa Area United Way United Luncheon and Awards Feb. 25

Tulsa Area United Way The luncheon celebrates the 2019 Tulsa Area United Way campaign and the individuals and organizations making it a success.

Cox Business Center tauw.org/awards

Heart of Henry

Feb. 27 Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Philanthropist Henry Zarrow dedicated his life to helping those who are less fortunate, and this event recognizes someone who shares the vision he embraced — an individual who has dedicated his or her life to transforming the Tulsa community by helping others.

Southern Hills Country Club tulsadaycenter.org

Different Strokes

Feb. 27 Town and Country School Town and Country invites you to join in the fun as the staff celebrates the talents and differences of all its students.

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26th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Gala Feb. 28 Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter This gala celebrates the

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March 6 TSHA Guests can enjoy a reception, dinner and dancing to benefit the statewide organization once known as the Tulsa Speech and Hearing Association.

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Sip for Sight Gala March 6

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60th Annual Holland Hall Book Fair Feb. 29

Holland Hall Oklahoma’s largest used book sale features discounted, gently used, quality adult and children’s books, toys, games, movies, music and educational resources.

Holland Hall hollandhall.org/bookfair

TBH Junior Women’s Association Buttercup Bash Feb. 29 Tulsa Boys’ Home Slip into your cocktail attire for a night of food, music, dancing and games, all for a good cause.

Crown Plaza Hotel and Conference Center tulsaboyshome.org

Riverfield’s Sapphire Celebration: Renaissance to Rock ‘n’ Roll Feb. 29 Riverfield Family Association As the group’s biggest fundraiser, this gala includes silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment.

River Spirit Casino Resort riverfield.org

Red Ribbon Gala

Feb. 29 Tulsa CARES Tulsa CARES delivers social services to

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people affected by HIV/AIDS and is committed to creating a community where all people with HIV/AIDS have equal opportunities for healthy living.

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Splash! Mardi Gras

Feb. 29 Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation This beer and food tasting event features more than 40 vendors, along with games, live music and an auction. It’s the Oklahoma Aquarium’s largest fundraiser.

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March

American Red Cross March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise awareness for the organization and its mission.

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Grandparents Day

March 13 Augustine Christian Academy An annual day to honor grandparents includes a special assembly with class presentations.

Augustine Christian Academy acatulsa.org

March for Babies

March 14 March of Dimes Volunteers can join thousands of people in cities across the country to help raise funds to support research, advocacy and programs for the health of all moms and babies.

Rotary Park, McAlester marchforbabies.org

Tulsa’s New Leaders

Domestic Violence Intervention Services Join DVIS for drinks, dinner and dancing at its premier fundraising gala of the year.

Southern Hills Country Club themonarchball.com

March 27 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, SoonerTulsa Chapter This event honors Tulsa’s best and brightest young professionals, who get a platform to display their community involvement and highlight their achievements. The fundraiser also helps to provide all people with cystic fibrosis opportunities to lead full, productive lives.

Southern Hills Country Club finest.cff.org/tnl

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March 7 Family and Children’s Services Join FCS for a night of team trivia, an auction, dinner and dancing.

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Vizavance This black-tie dinner has both live and silent auctions to help Vizavance provide free vision screenings to children.

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that features student and alumni performances, student artwork, and live and silent auction items.

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March 7 Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence Gospel, Grits and Gershwin is an annual fundraising brunch and auction

March 28 Mental Health Association Oklahoma Carnivale has always been known as “The Best Party in Town” with a lavish evening of fine dining and dancing unlike any other event in the state.

Cox Business Center bestpartyintown.org

Flo and Morris Mizel Jewish Community Day School Anniversary Event March 29 Flo and Morris Mizel Jewish

Citywide Baby Shower

March Emergency Infant Services Young Professional Board This citywide drive to collect baby items helps out Tulsa’s littlest people in need.

Citywide Reasor’s eistulsa.org/events

Celebrate Life

March 5 Life Senior Services Proceeds from this annual fundraising

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Community Day School This 45th anniversary celebration includes cocktails, dinner, entertainment and a salute to the Heritage Academy and Mizel school.

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills mizelschool.org

Healing Hearts Gala

TBH Women’s Association Annual Spring Luncheon

Ninth Annual Oysters and Ale April 2

March 31 Tulsa Boys’ Home A fun-filled afternoon with sumptuous fare, entertainment, a silent auction and door prizes comprise an exciting luncheon for the Tulsa Boys’ Home.

Renaissance Hotel tulsaboyshome.org

April Iron Gate Spring Fundraiser April TBA Iron Gate Help support Tulsa’s largest stand-alone soup kitchen and grocery pantry by attending the spring fundraiser Iron Gate on Archer irongatetulsa.org

Popping Bottles

April TBA Emergency Infant Services Young Professionals Board Enjoy a cocktail party and a silent auction to benefit Emergency Infant Services.

Location TBA eistulsa.org

Tatas and Tinis

April TBA Oklahoma Project Woman Signature drinks, casino games, small bites and live music raise money to provide mammograms to uninsured Oklahomans.

Location TBA oklahomaprojectwoman.org

Knock Out Violence

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Domestic Violence Intervention Services Help DVIS work to end domestic and sexual violence by becoming a #HomeRunHero and pledging $1 or more per home run during the Tulsa Drillers’ regular season.

ONEOK Field dvis.org

City Year Tulsa presents: Women’s Leadership Luncheon April 1

City Year Tulsa Enjoy a luncheon to celebrate some of Tulsa’s most influential women.

Cox Business Center cityyear.org

April 2 Tristesse Grief Center This year’s gala includes cocktails, dinner, live music, and silent and live auctions.

Southern Hills Country Club thegriefcenter.org

Hospice of Green Country Oysters artfully displayed on beds of ice are perfectly paired with the best of new ales from Oklahoma’s breweries. The event supports hospice care for patients who do not have the ability to pay for end-of-life care or do not have insurance.

Greenwood Cultural Center hospiceofgreencountry.org/oystersandale

Bingo Night

April 3 Augustine Christian Academy This annual fundraiser is organized by Hen House, the parent support group of Augustine Christian Academy.

Highland Park Christian Church acatulsa.org

TAAP Women of the Year

April 3 Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic Come celebrate the women of panhellenic as each local alumnae group presents its honoree.

Tulsa Country Club tulsapanhellenic.org

Babypalooza

April 3 Emergency Infant Services Junior Board of Directors This first Friday concert and art show benefits EIS. Guthrie Green eistulsa.org/events

Battle of the Bands

April 3 Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Presented by the Food Bank’s Junior Ambassadors, Battle of the Bands is a concert where high school musicians vie for the titles of best band and singer-songwriter.

Cain’s Ballroom okfoodbank.org

Sip for Sight: Taste of the Future April 4

Vizavance This business-casual event offers beer, wine, liquor and food tastings with a silent auction and liquor pull.

Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center sipforsight.com

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JDRF One Walk

April 4 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation JDRF One Walk has one goal: to create a world without Type 1 diabetes. Walk to help make the cure not a dream, but a reality.

Guthrie Green jdrf.org

Gem Gala

April 4 Junior League of Tulsa As one of the group’s signature fundraisers, the gala honors two of Tulsa’s most radiant “gems” and features live and silent auctions to benefit the organization’s focus on women and children in transition.

The Mayo Hotel jltulsa.org

Rock the House: Prince

April 4 Tulsa Habitat for Humanity Enjoy live entertainment, including a tribute to the music of Prince, a rock star raffle, a live auction and dancing at Tulsa Habitat’s signature event.

Cox Business Center rockthehouse tulsa.org

Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon April 16

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Enjoy a luncheon with guest speaker Patty Walker, chief geoscientist at Exxon Mobil.

Southern Hills Country Club gseok.org/jlls

Tulsa Town Hall After Dark with Steve Forbes April 16-17

Tulsa Town Hall Tulsa Town Hall presents “Insights with Steve Forbes.”

Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center tulsatownhall.com

Glamp Fire

April 17 Camp Fire Green Country An evening of glamping style features dinner, a silent auction and s’mores benefiting Camp Fire Green Country.

Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center tulsacampfire.org

Celebrate Cascia

April 17 Cascia Hall This evening of dinner, auctions and

Breakfast with Bunny

April 11 Tulsa Zoo Celebrate spring at the zoo during Breakfast with the Bunny with a hot breakfast, up-close animal encounters and a meeting with the Easter bunny.

Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org/bunny

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dancing is sponsored by the Cascia Parent Faculty Association.

Cascia Hall casciahall.com

Conservation on Tap

April 17 Tulsa Zoo Craft beer fans can enjoy a wide variety of tastings from more than 20 of Oklahoma’s finest breweries and distributors, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the American Burying Beetle Project.

Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org/tap

‘60s Soireé: 40th Annual Bishop Kelley High School Auction April 18

Bishop Kelley High School Come celebrate 60 years of Bishop Kelley High School with dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and dancing, all to support the mission of the school.

River Spirit Casino Resort bishopkelley.org/auction

Where Hands and Feet Meet April 18

TSHA This is a sanctioned 5K and fun run/ walk to benefit the nonprofit’s focus on speech and hearing.

Mohawk Park tsha.cc

Tulsa Heart Walk

April 18 American Heart Association Walk to raise awareness about heart disease and to support the American Heart Association.

ONEOK Field tulsaheartwalk.org

Taste of Tulsa

April 18 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Tulsa’s largest tasting event includes an evening of fine foods from local restaurants, live and silent auctions, drinks and games.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa bbbsok.ejoinme.org/myevents/ tasteoftulsa

St. Philip Neri Society Gala

April 23 St. Philip Neri Newman Center This fundraiser honors community leaders and celebrates the achievements of University of Tulsa students.

Donald W. Reynolds Center, TU Campus tu-newman.org

Dining Out for Life

April 23 Health Outreach Prevention Education Dine out at over 30 restaurants to support HOPE. Citywide hopetesting.org

Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards April 24

Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits This gala honors the work of Oklahoma nonprofits, with proceeds enabling OKCNP to serve communities throughout the state.

Southern Hills Country Club okcnp.org/one-awards

Operation ART Gala

April 24 Operation Aware of Oklahoma Operation ART (awareness reached together) culminates in a night of fun celebrating the work of student and artist teams, complete with dinner, a silent auction, a live art auction and art raffles.

Bond Event Center operationaware.org/art

Philbrook Wine Experience Friday Seminars and Grand Wine Tasting April 24

Philbrook Museum of Art Renowned vintners and regional restaurants create an unparalleled wine tasting experience. philbrook.org/wine

Philbrook Wine Experience Saturday Seminars and Vitner Dinner and Auction April 25

Philbrook Museum of Art A cocktail hour leads into a multi-course dinner, along with 50 winemakers and a live auction, all to benefit Philbrook.

Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org

Tulsa Sound the Alarm Event April 25

American Red Cross Join volunteers as they install free smoke alarms in at-risk neighborhoods.

Citywide redcross.org

Brick by Brick

April 25 Monte Cassino School This year’s casino-themed event features music, entertainment, food and a live auction.

Tulsa Country Club montecassino.org/giving/brick-bybrick-gala

Third Annual Waffles for Wishes April 25

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma’s Eastern Region Wish Young Professionals Council This celebration offers a waffle bar brunch, mimosas, bloody Marys and a silent auction, all while raising funds to grant local wishes.

Rucker Warehouse oklahoma.wish.org/wafflesforwishes

Walk MS: Tulsa

April 25 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS is a noncompetitive walk that mobilizes passionate individuals to connect and raise funds to change the

Equality Gala

April 18 Oklahomans for Equality Celebrate equality for all at this annual event.

Cox Business Center coxcentertulsa.com

Second Annual Dream Makers Luncheon April 21

Pathways Adult Learning Center Learn about and support this group’s mission to make dreams come true for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Noah’s Event Venue pathwaysok.org

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world for everyone affected by MS. Oklahoma Aquarium walkms.org

March for Babies

April 25 March of Dimes Volunteers can join thousands of people in cities across the country to raise funds to support research, advocacy and programs for the health of all moms and babies.

University of Tulsa marchforbabies.org

Superhero Challenge

April 26 Child Abuse Network This family-friendly event features food, inflatables, a fun run and an obstacle course to benefit the Child Abuse Network.

Postoak Lodge cansuperherochallenge.org

15th Annual Wish Upon a Par April 27

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma This event features an all-day golf tournament, auction items, food, an awards ceremony and a happy hour. Meet Oklahoma wish kids and families as you make your way around the golf course.

Oaks Golf Course oklahoma.wish.org/wishuponapar

Empty Bowls

April 28 Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Join honorary chairs Kathy and Bill LaFortune at this gathering of Food Bank friends and supporters for dinner, live and silent auctions, a raffle, live entertainment and artisanal keepsake bowls.

Cox Business Center okfoodbank.org

Grand Slam Gala May 1

Youth At Heart Wear your favorite sports jersey or team attire and join Youth at Heart for a night of fun to support afterschool and summer programming to youth in under-resourced neighborhoods and schools in Tulsa.

DoubleTree Warren Place youthatheart.org

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April 29-May 17 Foundation for Tulsa Schools This is the signature fundraiser for the Foundation for Tulsa Schools, which is committed to building a better community by soliciting grants and donations for Tulsa Public Schools.

Citywide foundationfortulsaschools.org

William Booth Society Gala April 30 The Salvation Army Tulsa Metro Area Command Join the Salvation Army for an evening with actor Tom Selleck for this annual event.

The Renaissance Hotel salarmytulsa.org

May Garden Party

May 1 A New Leaf A New Leaf’s signature spring event recognizes excellence and achievements of clients and supporters. The evening features dinner, drinks, live music, live and silent auctions, and a short program.

Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Broken Arrow anewleaf.org

Rhinestone Cowboy

May 1 Volunteers of America Oklahoma It is lucky No. 13 for Rhinestone Cowboy.

Join Volunteers of American Oklahoma for one of the city’s most anticipated charitable events.

Cain’s Ballroom voaok.org/rhinestonecowboy

May 2 Little Light House This event includes brunch, along with a silent and live auction. Wear a hat;

change a life.

Cox Business Center littlelighthouse.org

Overture: High Fives and Hit Tunes Rockin’ the Fabulous ‘50s May 2

Signature Symphony This annual fundraiser of Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College supports arts entertainment in Tulsa and strengthens the group’s music education and community outreach programs.

DoubleTree by Hilton – Warren Place signaturesymphony.org/overture

Tulsa Boys’ Home Run for the Roses May 2

Tulsa Boys’ Home Enjoy an afternoon at this Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser, with races simulcast live, on-site betting, silent and live auctions, raffles, a wine and cigar pull, a best hat and bow tie contest, plus an open bar and food.

Expo Square tulsaboyshome.org

Annual Auggie Awards

May 2 Augustine Christian Academy This ceremony benefits the Augustine Christian Academy’s Performing Arts program.

Augustine Christian Academy acatulsa.org

CF Golf Classic – Tom Boyd Memorial May 4

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, SoonerTulsa Chapter This shamble format tournament, in memory of Tom Boyd, takes place in two shotgun starts and includes prizes, breakfast and lunch, and a dinner with live and silent auctions.

Cedar Ridge Country Club events.cff.org/tulsacfclassic

Tulsa Tycoons

May 5 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Enjoy an evening of networking, food, mobile and live auctions, and a Monopoly-themed game, all while fundraising for JA. Cox Business Center jaok.org

White Party No. 13

May 8 Family and Children’s Services Sponsors and guests don all-white attire to dine and dance the night away in Tulsa’s unique Art Deco District while sampling craft cocktails made by Tulsa’s premier mixologists.

The Vault whitepartyok.com

Tulsa Go Red for Women Luncheon May 8

American Heart Association This event celebrates strong women and raises awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.

Hyatt Regency tulsagored.heart.org

CREATE

May 9 ahha Tulsa This artistic fundraiser supports ahha Tulsa’s mission to “Keep Tulsa Creative” with a gourmet dinner, live auction and a first glimpse of the new Experience immersive installation. ahha Tulsa Hardesty Center creategala.org

TBH Frank Rhoades Golf Classic May 11

Tulsa Boys’ Home This 40th annual event, with morning and afternoon tee times, supports Tulsa Boys’ Home.

Southern Hills Country Club tulsaboyshome.org

Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games May 13-15 Special Olympics Oklahoma Cheer athletes or volunteer at this event hosted by Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State University Stillwater Campus sook.org/events/summer-games-2/

Tulsa International Mayfest May 14-17 Tulsa International Mayfest This festival is dedicated to fine arts and crafts each year.

Downtown tulsamayfest.org

Tulsa Great Strides

May 16 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, SoonerTulsa Chapter This walk is a part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraiser and provides an opportunity for family, friends, students and colleagues to make a difference in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis.

Centennial Park ightcf.cff.org/tulsags

Aviator Ball

May 2 Tulsa Air and Space Museum This event, with food, wine and entertainment, has an aviation theme to support the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.

Christiansen Jet Center tulsamuseum.org

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dition to several local craft breweries available in the beer garden. Entertainment is provided by the Zodiac band.

St. John Medical Center, 1819 E. 19th St. stjohnstreetparty.com

Oklahoma Tour de Cure

June 6 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, the premiere fundraiser for ADA, lets individuals, families, co-workers and teams ride, run or walk any of the fully supported routes. Stick around for a finish-line party.

Hillcrest Hospital South diabetes.org/oklahomatour

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Shoot for the Center

May 16 Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges Join the center for a three-on-three basketball tournament and celebrity Horse tournament.

Hardesty Family Adaptive Sports Complex tulsacenter.org

Fourth Annual Pro-Am Classic May 18

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa Tee off with touring and local professionals at this benefit for RMHC Tulsa.

Cedar Ridge Country Club rmhctulsa.org

June Tulsa Boys’ Home 5K and Fun Run June TBA

Tulsa Boys’ Home Whether you walk or run, this family event supports the efforts of the Tulsa Boys’ Home.

Location TBA tulsaboyshome.org

Camp Erin Tulsa

June 5

Tristesse Grief Center Camp Erin Tulsa is a free weekend bereavement camp for youth grieving the deaths of significant people in their lives.

Tristesse Grief Center thegriefcenter.org

Tulsa Pride

June 5-7 Oklahomans for Equality Join the rally for equality for all at this event, which includes a festival, parade and picnic in the park downtown.

Dennis R. Neill Equality Center/Guthrie Green okeq.org

Ascension St. John Street Party June 6 Ascension St. John Foundation This popular outdoor event features more than 60 food vendors, caterers, food trucks and a wine tasting in ad-

Relay for Life

June 6 American Cancer Society At Relay For Life events, no one faces cancer alone. Volunteers come together every year at more than 2,500 events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers.

University of Tulsa cancer.org

Links for Little Ones

June 16 Little Light House This tournament raises money for continued educational and therapeutic services provided to children with special needs attending the Little Light House.

Patriot Golf Club, Owasso littlelighthouse.org

House Party

June 18 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa Enjoy food and drink from local restaurateurs, enter to win great raffles packages, and bid on a silent auction at this benefit for RMHC of Tulsa.

Metro Appliances and More rmhctulsa.org

TU Uncorked

June 19 Tulsa Chapter of the University of Tulsa Alumni Association TU Uncorked highlights the best of Tulsa’s wineries, breweries and restaurants, features live and silent auctions and impacts the lives of TU students.

Cain’s Ballroom tualumni.com/uncorked

Waltz on the Wild Side

June 19 Tulsa Zoo Join the Tulsa Zoo for a night of signature cocktails, tasty Tulsa cuisine and live music. Dance the night away under the glow of neon and stars.

Tulsa Zoo waltzonthewildside.org

Pathways Summer Carnival June 27 Pathways Adult Learning Center Join Pathways for free family fun in the sun and enjoy motorcycle rides, carnival games and a dunk tank.

Pathways Adult Learning Center pathwaysok.org/carnival

July Strikeout Breast Cancer

July TBA Oklahoma Project Woman This bowling extravaganza is in memory of Candace Cramer and Gail Graham.

In addition to giveaways and prizes, each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt.

Andy B’s oklahomaprojectwoman.org

Senior Safety and Lifestyle Fair July 30

Taste of Brookside

June TBA Youth Services of Tulsa YST and the Brookside Business Association present a night of bites and sips as you pick the best dishes and drinks in several categories.

Brookside yst.org

Commando Cup Golf Classic June 1

Cascia Hall Gather your team for this tournament, sponsored by Cascia’s alumni association.

Cascia Hall casciahall.com

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Life Senior Services and the Tulsa Police Department Senior Services Unit Visit the Exchange Center to learn all about senior safety.

Expo Square lifeseniorservices.org

August Cigar-B-Que

Aug. 6 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Enjoy dinner from Burnco, a whiskey tasting and a sampling of cigars.

Burnco Barbeque, 1738 S. Boston Ave. bbbsok.ejoinme.org/myevents/cigarbque2019

Tulsa Boys’ Home Barbecue, Booze and Cigars

Aug. 14 Tulsa Boys’ Home Enjoy classic summertime entertainment of live music, barbecue, cold drinks and cigars while supporting Tulsa Boys’ Home.

Location TBA tulsaboyshome.org

14th Annual Operation Aware Golf Tournament

Aug. 17 Operation Aware of Oklahoma This tournament lets golfers enjoy the beautiful course at Cedar Ridge Country Club while supporting Operation Aware’s helping youth, through prevention education, to make positive life choices.

Cedar Ridge Country Club, Broken Arrow operationaware.org/golf

Big Event

Aug. 22 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma A themed dinner includes entertain-

ment and auctions in support of one-to-one mentoring.

Hillcrest Country Club, Bartlesville bigeventbartlesville.org

Tulsa Area United Way Day of Caring Aug. 28 Tulsa Area United Way A day of service includes thousands of volunteers from hundreds of companies across Metropolitan Tulsa.

Location TBA tauw.org/dayofcaring

Divas for HOPE

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Aug. 29 Health Outreach Prevention Education Enjoy a fabulous night with dinner, auctions and live performances to support HOPE. Cox Business Center hopetesting.org

September Laps for Little Ones

Sept. TBA Little Light House Runners make a huge difference in the lives of students by finding sponsors and donors to support them as they participate in a one-hour fun run.

Cascia Hall littlelighthouse.org

Kaleidoscope Ball

Sept. 4 Emergency Infant Services Visit this annual event for a cocktail reception with dinner, a live auction and dancing to follow.

Cox Business Center eiskball.org

Restaurant Week

Sept. 4-13 Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Participating restaurants offer a special prix fixe menu for lunch or dinner and donate a portion of Restaurant Week sales to the Food Bank.

Citywide okfoodbank.org

Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites Sept. 10 RUSS KIRKPATRICK, ANDY KINSLOW; KALEIDOSCOPE BALL, EMERGENCY INFANT SERVICES, TULSA

Tulsa City-County Library Enjoy entertaining authors and sample food provided by some of Tulsa’s finest

restaurants and businesses while supporting the library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.

Hardesty Regional Library tulsalibrary.org/chapters

Western Days

Sept. 15 Saint Simeon’s Foundation This annual fundraiser is celebrated in casual Western fashion to benefit Saint Simeon’s.

Cox Business Center saintsimeons.org

Philbrook MIX

Sept. 19 Philbrook Museum of Art Oklahoma’s premier music and mixology event brings eight of the area’s best bartenders to compete for the crown at a house party like no other.

Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org/mix

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19-20 National Multiple Sclerosis Society This 130-mile cycling fundraiser goes from Tulsa to Bartlesville and back in a two-day span to benefit the National MS Society.

Tulsa and Bartlesville bikems.rog

Tulsa CF Cycle for Life Night Ride Sept. 25 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, SoonerTulsa Chapter The Tulsa CF Cycle for Life Night Ride empowers participants to take action in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

River West Festival Park fightcf.cff.org/tulsanightride

Tulsa Area United Way Golf Tournament Sept. 25 Tulsa Area United Way

The 10th annual tournament benefits this year’s campaign.

LaFortune Park Golf Course tauw.org/golf

Tulsa Community College 50th Anniversary Gala

Sept. 26 Tulsa Community College Plan to attend this special commemoration at its annual dinner and gala.

Cox Business Center tcc50.com

Komen Oklahoma Race for the Cure Sept. 26

Komen Oklahoma This annual race and walk raise funds to fight breast cancer and provide resources for Oklahoma breast cancer patients.

River Spirit Casino Resort komenoklahoma.org

October Mutt Strut

Oct. TBA Domestic Violence Intervention Services Mutt Strut is a dog walk and pet costume contest that raises awareness for the DVIS kennel, the first in an Oklahoma domestic violence shelter.

Location TBA dvis.org

Cooking for a Cause

Oct. TBA Iron Gate Cooking for a Cause, the tastiest way to feed the hungry, features delicious menus by some of Tulsa’s top culinary talent.

Location TBA irongatetulsa.org

Mini Laps

Oct. TBA Little Light House Students and their families find spon-

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HallowZOOeen

Oct. 27-31 Tulsa Zoo Visit the zoo for a spooky, but not too scary, Halloween trick-or-treat event the whole family can enjoy.

Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org/boo

Corks and Kegs

JEFF & MINDY NOWLIN, DIANNE & HASTINGS SIEGFRIED, LUCKY LAMONS; ST. JOHN STREET PARTY, ASCENSION ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM, TULSA sors and donors as they make their laps around a mini track while a crowd cheers the amazing milestones they have achieved.

Cascia Hall littlelighthouse.org

McAlester Pink Ribbon

Oct. TBA Oklahoma Project Woman This community luncheon supports Oklahoma Project Woman.

First Methodist Church oklahomaprojectwoman.org

Pink Ribbon Tulsa

Oct. TBA Oklahoma Project Woman Pink Ribbon Tulsa is an elegant dinner featuring a couture fashion show and a live auction.

Location TBA pinkribbontulsa.org

Center Experience

Oct. 2 Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges This team-building event focuses on physical disability awareness. The goal is to help build a culture of inclusion in the workplace and Greater Tulsa.

Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges tulsacenter.org

Broadway Ball

Oct. 3

Theatre Tulsa This gala celebrates 98 year of community theater and raises funds for Theatre Tulsa Academy scholarships so every student, regardless of ability to pay, may participate in professional training.

Tulsa Club Hotel theatretulsa.com/broadwayball

Ascension St. John ZooRun presented by CommunityCare Oct. 3

Tulsa Zoo Whether you are a strolling tortoise or a racing hare, there is a pace for you.

Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org/run

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Tulsa Hall of Fame

Oct. 5 Tulsa Historical Society and Museum A dinner and induction ceremony recognize exemplary Tulsans for their dedication to their professions, along with civic and philanthropic endeavors.

Southern Hills Country Club tulsahistory.org

Director’s BBQ

Oct. 9 Philbrook Museum of Art Barbecue, beer and live music on the cabin lawn celebrate fall with Philbrook’s Ambassador Circle Fellows.

Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org

Third Annual Lip Sync Battle Oct. 16

Pathways Adult Learning Center The mic is off; the battle is on. Gather friends and join the battle of the year.

Pathways Adult Learning Center pathwaysok.org/battle

Harvest Dinner

Oct. 18 Philbrook Museum of Art Celebrate autumn, great wine and local, seasonal food in the Philbrook gardens.

Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org

Oct. 30 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, SoonerTulsa Chapter Corks and Kegs is Tulsa’s premiere Halloween costume party featuring beer and wine from around the world paired with some of Tulsa’s finest restaurants.

Also offered is live music and extensive auctions with one-of-a-kind items.

Cain’s Ballroom events.cff.org/tulsacorksandkegs

November Gifts of Hope

Nov. TBA Youth Services of Tulsa Guests can make the holidays special for at-risk or homeless youth.

Youth Services of Tulsa yst.org

Tulsa Area United Way Unite Nov. 5

Tulsa Area United Way This celebration at the end of the year’s campaign reveals the amount of money raised.

Location TBA tauw.org/unite

Oklahoma and ADA Connected for Life Nov. 7

American Diabetes Association Kick off National Diabetes Month with a free health fair, vendors and activities with a focus on the question: “Are you at risk for diabetes?”

River Spirit Casino Resort diabetes.org/okrisktest

Holiday Mart

Nov. 21 Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges The center’s holiday mart features member artist booths with a variety of shapes, sizes and media. Each member gets to keep 80 percent of sales.

Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges tulsacenter.org

Philbrook Festival

Nov. 21Dec. 26 Philbrook Museum of Art The museum comes alive with holiday events, visits from Santa, train rides, a Lego Village, garden games, live music, shopping, décor and thousands of lights. Gather the family for unforgettable experiences.

Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org/festival

December Jingle Bell Run

Dec. TBA Arthritis Foundation Oklahoma This festive, annual 5K race for charity brings people from all walks of life together to champion arthritis research and resources.

BOK Center arthritis.org/oklahoma

Holiday Supper and Gift Auction Dec. 1

Choregus Productions Enjoy dinner and an auction to benefit the award-winning community engagement program of Choregus Productions.

Location TBA choregus.org

Eat, Drink and Be Giving

Dec. 1 Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges

Bone Bash

Oct. 23 Arthritis Foundation Oklahoma Bone Bash is one of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature fundraisers in Oklahoma and features costumes, a dinner, a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, entertainment, games, a wine pull and an honored speaker.

Doubletree Hotel Downtown Tulsa arthritis.org/oklahoma

Care Card

Oct. 23-Nov. 1 Family and Children’s Services Buy a Care Card and enjoy up to 20 percent off early holiday shopping at local stores and restaurants.

Citywide carecardok.com

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Donate to the center on Giving Tuesday with an entertaining holiday/winter infusion cocktail class.

Inner Circle Vodka Bar tulsacenter.org

Tulsa Boys’ Home Gift of Hope Fundraising Luncheon Dec. 3

Tulsa Boys’ Home Take this opportunity to hear about the Tulsa Boys’ Home. Enjoy lunch and help with financial support.

Expo Square tulsaboyshome.org

Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award Gala Dec. 4

Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust This dinner and presentation honor the recipient of the annual Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.

Tulsa Central Library helmerichaward.org

Cascia Christmas Walk Home Tour and Boutique

Dec. 6 Cascia Hall Tour four homes decorated for the holidays and shop the 50-plus vendor boutique. This event is sponsored by the Cascia Parent Faculty Association.

Citywide casciahall.com

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January Special Olympics of Oklahoma Winter Games Jan. 9-11

Special Olympics of Oklahoma Volunteer or cheer athletes in this exciting event that includes bowling, volleyball, basketball and other sports.

Citywide, OKC and Norman sook.org/events/winter-games

Developers’ Luncheon

Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust Enjoy a talk by the winner of the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.

Tulsa Central Library helmerichaward.org

Jan. 15 Downtown OKC Partnership This annual event brings in an expert from the field to discuss tips, trends and initiatives. Design professionals, developers, business leaders, elected officials and anyone interested in the growing landscape of OKC are welcome to attend.

OCU School of Law downtownokc.com

Breakfast with Santa

Mercy Gala

Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award Public Presentation Dec. 5

Dec. 5, 12 Tulsa Zoo The Tulsa Zoo once again welcomes the big jolly man himself during Breakfast with Santa. Celebrate the ho-ho-holidays while enjoying a scrumptious hot breakfast, arts and crafts, animal encounters and, most importantly, meeting Santa Claus.

Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org

Jan. 17 Mercy Hospital Enjoy an unforgettable evening in support of Mercy Hospital. Guests can enjoy dinner and a concert by country artist Gabby Barrett, as well as auctions and raffles.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum mercy.net/okcmercygala

Field of Dreams Luncheon Jan. 23

RAND & JEANETTE ELLIOTT, LOUISA MCCUNE; TOPPING OUT CEREMONY, OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY, OKC Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital is the recipient of Edmond North High School’s Bring Light to Others fundraising week. Funds from this luncheon go towards a Field of Dreams for patients and families to enjoy.

Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, Bethany miracleshappenhere.org

Snowflake Gala

Jan. 24 United Way of Central Oklahoma This elegant event celebrates the accomplishments of donors and volunteers in the annual fundraising campaign. The campaign total is announced and volunteer awards are presented, along with a formal dinner and live music.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum unitedwayokc.org

Pipeline to Politics

Jan. 25 Oklahoma Women’s Coalition Pipeline to Politics is a nonpartisan educational program designed for women interested in increasing their involvement in politics and public service. The program’s goal is to address the historic under-representation of women in politics and public life.

Oklahoma City University Sarkey’s Science and Math Center okwc.org

February Taste of OKC

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Feb. 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Oklahoma City’s largest tasting event includes fine foods from local restaurants, live and silent auctions, drinks and a live band with proceeds benefiting BBBS’s work of defending at-risk youth.

Chevy Bricktown Event Center bbbsok.ejoinme.org/myevents/tasteofokc2020

Valentine’s Banquet

Feb. 1 Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma This banquet gives teens and adults with Down syndrome the opportunity to get dressed up and experience a magical night of feeling valued, loved and celebrated.

Montellano Event Center dsaco.org/valentines-banquet

YWCA’s Galentine’s Day Breakfast Feb. 1

YWCA OKC Guests enjoy fellowship with girlfriends both old and new, inspired by Leslie Knope, a character on the TV series Parks and Recreation. Galentine’s Day celebrates the smart, kind and beautiful women in our lives.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel ywcaokc.org

I Believe Gala

Feb. 1 Oklahoma FFA Foundation Enjoy a cocktail hour, a gala, a celebration and dancing. Silent and live auctions bring tons of fun along with inspiration provided by FFA members and state officers.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel ibelievegala.com

OKC Orchestra League Music Competitions Feb. 2

OKC Orchestra League Music students from grades 8-12 take part in competitions from strings and piano to brass, woodwinds, percussion and classical guitar. Prizes include medals and monetary awards.

OCU University Bass School of Music okcorchestraleague.org

Chocolate Decadence

Feb. 6 Automobile Alley Association Chocolate Decadence, celebrating 23 years, features delicious drinks, unforgettable auction items, live music, and savory and sweet chocolate cre-

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ations from Oklahoma City’s best restaurants. Proceeds benefit historic Automobile Alley.

Leadership Square downtownokc.com/chocolate-decadence

made for individuals or groups, who dive into cold water to raise money for the Special Olympics.

White Water Bay, OKC; Campus Corner, Norman mysook.org/polarplunge

Late Night Lab: Family Night Out Feb. 7

LOK Day at the Capitol

Science Museum Oklahoma The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Join Science Museum Oklahoma for a special after-hours family night.

Science Museum Oklahoma sciencemuseumok.org

Feb. 18 Leadership Oklahoma This day of leadership includes the spring issues summit and the legislative reception.

Sheraton Downtown OKC leadershipoklahoma.com

13th Annual Ambassador Ball Feb. 7

Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon Feb. 20

Norman Regional Health Foundation Proceeds from the ball support initiatives, such as funding health programs in nearby public schools, complimentary flu shots for the community, cancer support groups and health fairs.

Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Norman nrhfoundation.org

Boots and Ball Gowns Gala Feb. 8

Infant Crisis Services Don those cowboy boots and saddle up for a good time, including dinner, drinks, live entertainment, raffles and dancing.

The Criterion bootsandballgowns.org

Wine in the Wild

Feb. 14 Oklahoma Zoological Society This evening of wine tastings from local vineyards and national distributors is at the Oklahoma City Zoo’s latest attraction, Sanctuary Asia.

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden zoofriends.org

Oklahoma City and Norman Polar Plunges Feb. 15 Special Olympics Oklahoma A Polar Plunge is a fundraising goal

Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma Named for the Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low, the luncheon raises funds and awareness to support Girl Scout programming throughout western Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club gswestok.org

United Way of Central Oklahoma Annual Meeting Feb. 20

United Way of Central Oklahoma Learn more about this organization at its annual meeting.

United Way of Central Oklahoma unitedwayokc.org

Las Vegas Bowl

Feb. 21 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Teams of five from companies, organizations or friend groups across Greater OKC “funraise” for JA’s purpose of providing financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness programs to students.

AMF Windsor Lanes jaok.org

Lawton Polar Plunge

Feb. 22

Special Olympics Oklahoma A Polar Plunge is a fundraising goal made for individuals or groups, who

dive into cold water to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Lawton Country Club mysook.org/polarplunge

OKC Orchestra League Winners Concert Feb. 23

OKC Orchestra League Enjoy a concert featuring the winners of the competitions.

Proceeds benefit the OKC Orchestra League.

OCU University Bass School of Music okcorchestraleague. org

Oklahoma City Heart Ball Feb. 29

MOUSUMI SOM, SHERRI WISE; OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER, OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDERS FOUNDATION, OKC

American Heart Association Celebrate with the American Heart Association at this annual black-tie gala.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum okcheartball.heart.org

resources to the most pressing needs of the HIV/AIDS community in Oklahoma.

Park House okaidscarefund.com

A Night with Ralph Ellison Gala Feb. 29

Boys and Girls Clubs The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County honor Champions of Youth in the community while raising funds for the organization.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club bgcokc.org/events

Ralph Ellison Foundation Join the foundation as it celebrates the life and literature of Ralph Ellison.

Oklahoma History Center ralphellisonfoundation.org

March Tatas and Tinis OKC

Spring TBA Oklahoma Project Woman Signature drinks, small bites and live music provide a fun night out for a great cause.

Location TBA oklahomaprojectwoman.org

For Kids’ Sake

March-Aug. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma For Kids’ Sake is BBBS’s signature, peerto-peer fundraiser, gathering teams of co-workers and friends to help one-toone mentoring programs. It ends with a bowling or golf party.

Statewide bbbsok.org/bowl

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March 5 Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund This event celebrates 29 years of providing more than $13 million in funding and

Boys and Girls Clubs Champions of Youth March 5

Omelette Party

March 6 Oklahoma City Museum of Art Get ready to party with live music, food from acclaimed local chefs, an open bar and a local art raffle, all while supporting the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Bricktown Events Center okcmoa.com

Under the Big Top

March 6 Calm Waters Center for Children and Families This annual, ticketed fundraiser with carnival games features a live magician, aerialists, stilt-people, card games, a wine pull, a jewelry draw, live and silent auctions, food and an open bar.

Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market give.calmwaters.org/bigtop2020

Fight for Air Climb

March 7 American Lung Association Climbers join friends, family and coworkers or go solo as they ascend the stairs to the top of a skyscraper.

Valliance Bank Tower fightforairclimb.com/oklahomacity

Celebration of Recovery

March 31 A Chance to Change Each spring, this event hosts more than 600 attendees who fight for the treatment and support of those with mental illness and/or substance disorders and their families.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum achancetochange.org/celebrationof-recovery

April

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Oklahoma Contemporary First Look Dinner March 10

Oklahoma Contemporary Top donors to Oklahoma Contemporary’s capital campaign enjoy a “first look” at the arts center’s inaugural exhibition, Bright Golden Haze, before it opens to the public the following weekend.

Oklahoma Contemporary oklahomacontemporary.org

1,000th Habitat Home Dedication March 12

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Celebrate the 1,000th home dedication for Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity.

8121 N.W. 74th St. cohfh.org

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Grand Opening March 13

Oklahoma Contemporary The evening features a ticketed cocktail party and members’ preview. Additional activities follow during the grand opening weekend.

Oklahoma Contemporary oklahomacontemporary.org

World Down Syndrome Day Luncheon March 23 Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma This luncheon educates the community about Down syndrome and the association’s work.

Regal Room of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association dsaco.org/wdsd

E.C. Joullian Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner March 24 Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America The Last Frontier Council honors Edmund Martin with this award recog-

nizing him for a lifetime of contributions to scouting and Oklahoma.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel scoutingrocks.tv

36th Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon March 26

Oklahoma City Beautiful This luncheon honors individuals, businesses and civic organizations for their community efforts in beautification, volunteer work and other service-related projects that improve Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club okcbeautiful.com

Chefs’ Feast

March 26 Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Enjoy an evening featuring food from top chefs and live music while helping to raise money for the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum chefsfeast.org

Heritage Hall’s Seventh Annual Arts Walk March 26

The C4K Patio Party

Brave Ball

March 28 Care Center This annual spring gala raises awareness and funds for the child advocacy center’s victim services.

Bricktown Events Center braveballokc.com

Second Annual Brunch for Wishes March 28

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma’s Western Region Wish Young Professionals Council This event features food, drinks, games, celebrations and inspiring wish stories.

Location TBA oklahoma.wish.org/luncheon

Walk MS: Lawton

March 28 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS is a noncompetitive walk event that mobilizes individuals to connect and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Lawton High School walkms.org

April TBA Oklahoma Cleats for Kids Young Professionals Board This fundraiser features a cornhole tournament and a day of fun in the sun.

Location TBA cleatsforkids.org

Orchestrating Excellence Fundraising Luncheon

April 2 OKC Orchestra League Visit this fundraiser for the OKC Philharmonic and the Orchestra League Music Education Programs.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club okcphil.org

Care Packs and Cocktails

April 3 Tenaciously Teal A night celebrating survivorship and raising money to spread love to cancer fighters includes dancing, drinks and an empowering show of survivors.

The Criterion tteal.org

Heritage Hall This mini-festival celebrates Heritage Hall’s commitment to the arts with a walking tour of student work, culminating in a choral and instrumental music concert by state champion performers.

Heritage Hall heritagehall.com

Playmakers Ball

March 27 Wes Welker Foundation An evening of auction, raffles and lots of fun raises money for athletic programs in Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club weswelkerfoundation.org

ARTini

March 27 Allied Arts Enjoy an art auction with cocktails to help Allied Arts.

Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market artiniokc.com

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This luncheon features silent and live auctions and heartwarming stories told by wish children and their families.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club oklahoma.wish.org/luncheon

favorite storybook characters.

OKC Petroleum Club, BancFirst Tower oklahomachildrenstheatre.org

Cork and Canvas

YWCA OKC This event, held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, raises support for survivors to reduce the odds of this crime.

Meinders Hall of Mirrors ywcaokc.org/reduce-the-odds

April 16

Positive Tomorrows This fun, upbeat annual fundraiser features live music, appetizers, wine pairings and a selection of silent and live auction packages, including one-of-akind artwork from students.

Positive Tomorrows positivetomorrows.org/events

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Ladies in the News

April 3 Oklahoma Hospitality Club This annual event honors women who have made an impact in Oklahoma on various fronts – business, culture, quality of life, media and philanthropy.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club oklahomahospitalityclub.com

Ballet Ball: Plié Springs

April 3 Oklahoma City Ballet This event, set in 1960s Palm Springs, benefits the Oklahoma City Ballet.

Embassy Suites by Hilton okcballet.org

Easter Eggstravaganza

Circle of Care for Children and Youth This gala features a silent auction, dinner, awards and guest speaker Christina Meredith.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum circleofcare.org

Heritage Hall’s Hall-APalooza Music Festival

April 11 Heritage Hall This outdoor festival is a family-friendly event to celebrate and benefit the school’s faculty. Enjoy food trucks, too.

Heritage Hall heritagehall.com

April 4 Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma Visit this Easter event for families who have a loved one with Down syndrome.

Oklahoma Christian University dsaco.org/family-social-events

DSACO Cup

Friends of Children Banquet and Silent Auction

13th Annual Wish Luncheon

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April 13 Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma This charity tournament includes a day of golf, lunch and raffles.

Greens Country Club dsaco.org/gol April 14 Make-A-Wish Oklahoma

Art in Bloom

April 16-19 Oklahoma City Museum of Art This festival of flowers features interpretations of artworks from the museum’s collection crafted by local designers, as well as special weekend programming.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art okcmoa.com

Relay for Life

April 17 American Cancer Society Volunteers come together every year at more than 2,500 relay events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers.

University of Oklahoma, Norman cancer.org

One Eighty, An Evening Benefiting Pivot April 17

Pivot This annual celebration raises funds to provide life changing services to youth in need.

Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market pivotok.org/one-eighty

Fairy Tale Ball: Never Neverland April 18

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre At this dazzling, fantasy- and funfilled evening for the whole family, you can see, dance and play with all your

YWCA’s Reduce the Odds Casino Night April 18

Eden Clinic Gala

April 18 Embassy Suites Norman This annual fundraiser includes a guest speaker with an update about the clinic and testimonials from patients.

Embassy Suites Norman edenclinic.tv

Midtown Walkabout

April 18 Downtown OKC Partnership and Midtown Association The Midtown district’s biannual open house provides specials, discounts, activities and giveaways. Also enjoy free programming, including face painting, live art, kids’ crafts and a photobooth.

Midtown District downtownokc.com/midtown-walkabout

JDRF One Walk

April 18 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation JDRF One Walk has one goal: to create a world without Type 1 diabetes. Make the cure a reality by joining the cause.

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark jdrf.org

Walk MS: Enid

April 18 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS is a noncompetitive walk event that mobilizes individuals to connect and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Crosslin Park, Enid alkms.org

Earth Day Celebration

April 18, 22 Science Museum Oklahoma This event in the gardens and throughout the museum has science-based, hands-on activities and creative craft projects from repurposed materials.

Science Museum Oklahoma sciencemuseumok.org/gardens

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April 19 Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum Oklahomans look back and think ahead during the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Remember and

honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever.

Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum memorialmuseum.com

ArtsReach Performances

April 20 Oklahoma City Ballet This free program provides teachers an opportunity to bring arts into the classroom through an eight-week curriculum covering ballet and ending with a performance at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Civic Center Music Hall okcballet.org/outreach/artsreach

Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Remembrance Program

April 23 Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City This annual event commemorates victims of the Holocaust. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater jfedokc.org

Bohemian Bash

April 24 Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School This is the one time of the year when the community of McGuinness gathers as alums, parents and supporters to renew old friendships and develop new ones while raising money to make a multitude of projects and programs possible.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum bmchs.org

Safari Soiree

April 24 Oklahoma Zoological Society Join the Oklahoma Zoological Society for a starlit stroll through the Oklahoma City Zoo. Begin the evening in Sanctuary Asia, indulging in exclusive cocktails, an incredible silent auction and live entertainment.

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens zoofriends.org

Excellence in Leadership Gala April 25

Leadership Oklahoma Celebrate Leadership Oklahoma at this annual gala.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel leadershipoklahoma.com

20th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon – Run to Remember April 26

Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum A celebration of life, this run honors those changed forever by the Oklahoma City bombing.

Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum/Scissortail Park okcmarathon.com

Shine a Light Gala

April 30 Sunbeam Family Services Join Sunbeam in lighting the way at this gala, which includes dinner, drinks and stories of hope, help and opportunity.

Embassy Suites Downtown shinealightokc.org

Starlight Supper

April 30 Downtown OKC Partnership At the eighth annual Starlight Supper, patrons support Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives with a mission to beautify

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Park Avenue downtownokc.com/starlight-supper

May Space Day

May 1 Science Museum Oklahoma Astronauts, prepare for launch. Blast off into a world of flight, robotics and space exploration.

Science Museum Oklahoma sciencemuseumok.org/space-day

Lyric’s Broadway and Brew May 1

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Support Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in this exciting event with performances and delicious brews.

Aubrey McClendon Whitewater Center lyrictheatreokc.org

Downtown Edmond Arts Festival May 1-3

Downtown Edmond Business Association Join the fun at this annual event with more than 100 artists, food vendors, live entertainment and a children’s area.

Downtown Edmond downtownedmondok.com

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May 2 Oklahoma Autism Center Foundation This Kentucky Derby watch party, benefiting the Oklahoma Autism Center, includes themed food, signature cocktails, shopping vendors, a silent auction, live music and best-dressed contests.

Myriad Botanical Gardens julepsokc.com

OKC Sound the Alarm Event May 2 American Red Cross Join volunteers as they install free smoke alarms in at-risk communities.

Citywide redcross.org

Walk MS: Oklahoma City

May 2 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS is a noncompetitive walk event that mobilizes individuals to connect and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Wheeler Ferris Wheel District walkms.org

19th Annual Junior Achievement Classic Corporate Golf Challenge May 4 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma A fun, exciting day of fundraising includes food, camaraderie and golf as area corporations enjoy networking in the outdoors on one of OKC’s most challenging courses.

Gaillardia Country Club jaok.org

Sixth Annual Faces of ReMerge Luncheon May 7

ReMerge Oklahoma incarcerates more women than anywhere else in the world. This luncheon puts a face on that staggering statistic with a participant at every table sharing the impact ReMerge has had on her life.

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club remergeok.org

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Ostrich Egg Breakfast

May 9 Oklahoma Zoological Society This family event includes all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, waffles and omelets, cooked to order by zoo volunteers.

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens zoofriends.org

March for Babies

May 9 March of Dimes Volunteers can join thousands of people in cities across the country for March for Babies to raise funds to support research, advocacy and programs for the health of all moms and babies Myriad Botanical Gardens marchforbabies.org

Celebration of Hope

May 14 Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma This year’s event celebrates the 80th anniversary of the group’s Women’s Auxiliary and features Grammy-winning musician Amy Grant.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum salvationarmyokcac.org

Gutter Dance Charity Bowling Tournament

May 14 J.D. McCarty Center Gutter Dance is coordinated by the J.D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities in Norman.

The annual bowling tournament raises money for Camp ClapHans, a summer camp for children with special needs and an outreach program for the center.

Sooner Bowling Center jdmc.org

Splendor in the Gardens

May 21 Myriad Botanical Gardens With a multi-course meal featuring farm-to-table offerings prepared by local chefs, guests get an evening of spirited conversations and entertainment.

Myriad Botanical Gardens myriadgardens.org

Walk to Cure Arthritis

May 29 Arthritis Foundation Enjoy an active day in OKC to help find a cure for arthritis.

Stars and Stripes Park arthritis.org

Central Oklahoma Heart Walk May 30

American Heart Association Walk for heart health and support the American Heart Association.

Bicentennial Park okcheartwalk.org

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June Las Vegas Bowl

June 4 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Teams of five from companies, organizations or friends across Metropolitan OKC “funraise” for JA’s providing impactful financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness programs to students.

AMF Windsor Lanes jaok.org

Ripples of Hope

June 4 Calm Waters Center for Children and Families This annual, ticketed breakfast fundraiser features a keynote speaker with a message about life after loss in tandem with the Oklahoma City National Memorial and the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Will Rogers Theatre give.calmwaters.org/ripples2020

Premier Golf Classic

June 8 Norman Regional Health Association Proceeds support community initiatives, such as funding health programs at nearby public schools, complimentary flu shots for the community and cancer support groups and health fairs.

Belmar Golf Club, Norman nrhfoundation.org

American Lung Association This black-tie party with a lifesaving purpose is filled with entertainment, fine dining and a unique atmosphere.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel lungforcegalaok.org

Fifth Annual Shooting Stars Sporting Clays Challenge

Heritage Hall Alumni Association This golf tournament and social bring alumni together for camaraderie to support the school’s faculty endowment.

Quail Creek Golf and Country Club heritagehall.com/alumni

June 12 Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Open to men and women, Shooting Stars features a 12-stand shotgun course with clay targets. This first-class shoot is a fun, relaxing day outdoors with food and prizes.

Silverleaf Shotgun Sports, Guthrie oklahoma.wish.org/shootingstars

Lung Force Gala: Turquoise Royale June 13

The Eighth Annual Charger Open and Summer Social June 15

LOK Clay Shooting Tournament June 19

Leadership Oklahoma This sporting clays tournament benefits Leadership Oklahoma.

Silverleaf Shotgun Sports leadershipoklahoma.com

YWCA’s Purple Sash Gala

June 6 YWCA OKC Come dressed in your best black-tie attire and be prepared for a delectable dinner, silent and live auctions, and a high-energy runway show.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum ywcaokc.org/purple-sash

C4K Summer Kickoff

June 6 Oklahoma Cleats for Kids Varsity Board This family-friendly festival celebrates the beginning of summer and the impact that kids can have in the community.

Location TBA cleatsforkids.org

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er. An evening of music, food and prizes awaits – all in the heart of the park.

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens zoofriends.org

Down Syndrome Festival and 5K Sept. 26

Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma This annual awareness and fundraising event benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma.

Myriad Botanical Gardens dsfestivaland5k.com

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Deep Deuce Director’s Cut Sept. 4

YWCA OKC This event challenges community and business leaders to learn about the effects of domestic violence on employees, friends and family members.

Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center ywcaokc.org/engaging-men

Dancing for a Miracle

Aug. 15 Children’s Hospital Foundation Ten prominent Oklahomans and professional dancers put their hearts and soles into this 13th annual event.

Embassy Suites, Norman chfkids.com/events/dancing-for-amiracle

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Aug. 17 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma This tourney brings community members and companies together for a day on the golf course to learn about the mission and work of BBBSOK. Twin Hills Golf and Country Club bbbsok.org

Oklahoma Born and Brewed Aug. 21

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Second Century Board Featuring breweries from across the state, this event provides guests with a unique craft beer tasting experience that is born and brewed in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord Pickens Museum oklahomahof.com

Downtown OKC Partnership The partnership and the Business Improvement District host a third outdoor movie night in Deep Deuce. This free event features a fan favorite or cult classic film, free snacks and one-of-a-kind movie-themed giveaways and activities.

320 N.E. Second St. downtownokc.com/deep-deuce-directors-cut

Renaissance Ball

Sept. 11 Oklahoma City Museum of Art This black-tie gala is the largest annual fundraiser benefiting the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club okcmoa.com

Maestro’s Ball

Sept. 19 OKC Philharmonic and OKC Orchestra League Join two talented performance groups for an evening of cocktails, dinner and an OKC Phil concert with an after party.

Civic Center Music Hall okcorchestraleague.org

Sept. 26 Science Museum Oklahoma Tinkerfest encompasses the entire museum and grounds, bringing together makers, artists, crafters, engineers and educators to showcase how their diverse skills converge.

Science Museum Oklahoma sciencemuseumok.org/tinkerfest

Champions of Health

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29 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma/The Oklahoma Caring Foundation This program celebrates people and organizations improving the health of Oklahomans through innovative programs that can be used in other communities.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum championsofhealth.org

October Komen Oklahoma More Than Pink Walk Oct. TBA

Komen Oklahoma This annual race and walk raise funds to fight breast cancer and provide resources for Oklahoma breast cancer patients.

Bicentennial Park komenoklahoma.org

ARTonTAP

Oct. TBA Oklahoma City Museum of Art This annual tasting event features more than 80 varieties of beer, live music, tasty bites and the Roof Terrace Beer Garden.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art okcmoa.com

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 1

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Celebrate 40 years of the Regional Food Bank and its contributions to the state.

Location TBA rfbo.org

Bone Bash

Oct. 17 Arthritis Foundation Oklahoma This is one of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature fundraisers in Oklahoma and features costumes, a dinner, a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, entertainment, games, a wine pull and an honored speaker.

Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City Hotel arthritis.org/oklahoma

Midtown Walkabout

Oct. 17 Downtown OKC Partnership and Midtown Association The Midtown district’s biannual open house provides specials, discounts, activities and giveaways. Also enjoy free programming, including face painting, live art, kids’ crafts and a photo booth.

Midtown District downtownokc.com/midtown-walkabout

10th Annual Walk for Wishes Oct. 17

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma This annual 1-mile walk-a-thon encourages Wish kids, families, companies and community leaders to be involved in the mission of Make-A-Wish.

Myriad Botanical Gardens oklahoma.wish.org/walkokc

Help Kids Play Benefit

Sept. 23 Oklahoma Cleats for Kids This annual fundraiser celebrates the impact of sports in the lives of children.

Location TBA cleatsforkids.org

ZooBrew

Sept. 25 Oklahoma Zoological Society Taste flights from more than 55 breweries at ZOOfriends’ 12th annual fundrais-

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Fall Harvest Fest

Oct. 18 Oklahoma City Beautiful This outdoor event features a chili cookoff, local beer, live music, yard games and pumpkin carvings.

Delmar Gardens, Farmers Market District okcbeautiful.com

Brick-or-Treat

Oct. 26 Downtown OKC Partnership and Bricktown Association Attendees can pick up an event map at the event’s hub at the Mickey Mantle Plaza at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. In addition to candy, the evening features pumpkin painting, a photo booth, spooky tunes and costumes.

Bricktown District downtownokc.com/brick-or-treat

November Celebrate Pink OKC

Nov. TBA Oklahoma Project Woman This luncheon is full of fashion, friends and fun, featuring a runway show by CK and Co. Oklahoma Golf and Country Club oklahomaprojectwoman.org

Broadway Ball

Nov. TBA Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma This night of glamour, drinks and dancing benefits Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and its programming.

Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center lyrictheatreokc.org

Allied Arts Golf Fundraiser Nov. 3 Allied Arts

Play a round of golf and enjoy the fall weather at this annual fundraiser.

TopGolf alliedartsokc.com

Mistletoe Market

Nov. 5-8

Junior League of OKC Oklahoma City’s premier shopping event features merchandise from more than 100 carefully selected vendors from Oklahoma and across the country.

Cox Convention Center mistletoemarket.org

Saints Ball

Nov. 6 SSM Health St. Anthony Foundation The foundation’s annual black-tie gala transports guests into immeasurable elegance to support the hospital.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum givetosaints.com

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony Nov. 12 Oklahoma Hall of Fame This 93rd annual ceremony delivers the state’s highest honor to deserving, inspirational Oklahomans.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center oklahomahof.com

Lights on Broadway

Nov. 21 Downtown OKC Partnership and Automobile Alley Association Cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s holiday open house and the first day of the stunning display at the fifth annual Lights On Broadway.

Broadway Avenue downtownindecember.com/lights-onbroadway

Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival Nov. 27

Downtown OKC Partnership One of the year’s most anticipated annual events, presented by Sonic, takes place the day after Thanksgiving.

The event kicks off the holiday season as Mayor David Holt lights the tree with Santa Claus.

Third Base Plaza of the Bricktown Ballpark downtownindecember.com/ tree-lighting

December OKC Nutcracker Tea Dec. TBA

TARAH WARREN, GOVERNOR KEVIN

Oklahoma City Ballet STITT; SPEAKERS BALL, TENACIOUSLY This family-friendly event is a TEAL, OKC child’s delight, but there is also be plenty of fun for parents The luncheon brings community leadand grandparents with special treats, a ers together in support of survivors and performance, crafts and activities. victims of domestic violence, sexual asCivic Center Music Hall sault and stalking. okcballet.org/nutcracker-tea National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Visions: A Celebration of Nonprofit Leadership Dec. 1 ywcaokc.org/who-who-care-share Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits This annual event recognizes tenacious, visionary leadership in nonprofit service, volunteerism and philanthropy.

Skirvin Hilton Hotel okcnp.org/visions

Women Who Care Share Luncheon Dec. 2 YWCA OKC

A Dog Day in December

Dec. 3 Downtown OKC Partnership and Midtown Association Bring the pups and enjoy a pet-friendly holiday fundraiser benefiting the Midtown Association.

Midtown Mutts Dog Park downtownindecember.com/dog-daydecember

SandRidge Santa Run

Dec. 12 SandRidge Energy and Downtown OKC Partnership Each year, hundreds gather in the middle of downtown for cheery, family-friendly holiday 1-mile and 5K runs.

There’s plenty of entertainment before and after the races. Enjoy live music, face painting, a photo booth and a buildyour-own-trail-mix bar.

SandRidge Energy downtownindecember.com/sandridgesanta-run

J.C. WATTS JR., GRAY FREDERICKSON, JOHN HERRINGTON, TRICIA EVEREST, JOHN T. NICKEL, JAMES C. DAY, STEVE LARGENT; OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME, OKC

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