FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 , 2020
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By Kyle Salomon For the first time, the annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk took place in Jenks Saturday at the Riverwalk Crossing. Hundreds of people came to honor their loved ones. Heather Borsuk, Out of the Dark Suicide Prevention Walk Team Member, said the 2020 version of the event went well. “It was really amazing,” Borsuk said. “I feel like we have received nothing but positive feedback from the vendors, volunteers and participants. We spaced the time out, so people could come and walk if they were concerned about being in a group, but most of the participants still came during the 10 a.m. to noon time slot. We had about 500 walkers. I was impressed with how many people came out.” Borsuk said the support they received from local businesses was incredible. “We had a lot of support from so many businesses,” Borsuk said. “I would like to thank everyone at the Riverwalk Crossing and Mike Givens with Invisible Man Productions for hosting this event.” Here is list of the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk Corporate Sponsors, In-Kind Sponsors, Volunteers, and Vendors: CORPORATE SPONSORS -Sonshine Foundation -Postal Annex -Forest Ridge IN-KIND SPONSORS -Burn Co. Barbeque -Burn Boot Camp -Pedego Electric Bikes -Los Cabos Mexican Grill -Andolini's -Sam's Club -Quik Trip -Costco -Panera VOLUNTEERS -Hallow Music -Battle Creek Church -Jr. League Tulsa
-Team Beauty for Ashes -Team Suicide Prevention -Empowered Voices -ACT Suicide Loss Support Group VENDORS -WarHawks PTSD Service Dogs -Team Suicide Prevention -Hope is Oxygen -Light of Hope -Together Just -Celebrate Recovery -The Demand Project -Balcony Women -Defending Dignity -Tristesse Grief Center -Youth Services
-Veteran Crisis Line -Battle Creek Church Rikki Cost provided the photography for the event and Shannon Schwartz ran the Facebook Live. “Hallow Music was there and having the band made the atmosphere really beautiful in such a really hard time,” Borsuk said. “Some people that walked had just lost someone to suicide and some people, it has been 20 years and they are still walking to honor them and to have that uplifting band was great. One Fire with Creek Nation was also there Saturday, and I am very thankful for them. There was a spirit of hope. The speakers were amazing.” CONT on pg 2
Hallowmarine Set For Nine Nights In 2020 First the first time in its history, the annual Hallowmarine event, put on by the Oklahoma Aquarium will take place over nine nights. There will be nine different evenings for people to come and enjoy some indoor trick-or-treating for children of all ages. Guests will be able to follow the Trick-or-Treat trail for candy and to be able to see all the marine life in the surrounding exhibits at the aquarium. All children are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes. There will also be numerous chances for guests to interact with some of the ocean’s most curious creatures. This year’s event will include safety protocols for all guests, vendors, staff and volunteers, such as nightly admission caps, mask requirements and glove requirements for vendors. The nine dates for Hallowmarine 2020 are Oct. 16, Oct. 17, Oct. 18, Oct. 23, Oct. 24, Oct. 25. Oct. 29, Oct. 30, and Oct. 31. The event will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night with the last admission being sold at 8 p.m. Early Bird prices are for tickets sold prior to Oct. 9. They are $12 for adults, $8 for youth (3-12), $10 for adult members and $6 for youth members. Tickets purchased following Oct. 9 are $17.95 for adults, $13.95 for youth, $13 for adult members and $9 for youth members. Admission is limited, so to reserve your spot in advance, you purchase tickets at www.okaquarium.org.
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