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BY MELANIE HASTY-GRANT

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was blessed this past year with the honor of sitting at the taken care of them. A life well lived…beginning with the end in bedside of one of my very first clients while I assisted him mind. And tomorrow, I begin again…with Mary. and his wife with arranging for hospice.

I am so very grateful that I get to do what I do and help people These are long term clients and we have walked quite a long along this journey. journey together. Many, many years ago this couple came in to see me with the little money they had saved.

They told me their hopes and dreams for when they retired. We came up with a plan. Over the years they have developed their wealth the old fashioned way.

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They worked hard, kept their expenses low, saved a lot, got laid off, changed jobs, rolled over pensions and 401k’s. Life didn’t always go as planned.

Waterstone Private Wealth Management offers personalized We adjusted our plan to accommodate life. A few years ago we money management services for investors with portfolios of worked with an estate planning attorney to develop a trust, a $500,000 or more. To schedule a FREE personal consultation, living will, a power of attorney, a health care directive. so you may fully understand the benefits that our private clients receive, please call us at 918.272.1120 or visit our website at They bit the bullet and invested in a joint long-term care policy. www.waterstonewealth.com. 9500 N. 129th East Ave, Suite 106 Finally, they retired. Within a couple of months of retiring, Owasso, OK 74055.

Chuck was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information As I walked down the hall of the hospital to his room, I couldn’t only and are not intended to provide specific advice or help but think about all of the sacrifices they had made and all recommendations for any individual. To determine which the planning we had done. As I entered his room, he recognized investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial me and said “Melanie, this is not what we had planned!” I said advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is “I know. We’ve got to get back on track!” We laughed for a historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are moment and then cried for a few. “I want you to promise me unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Stock investthat you will help Mary figure out all of the financial stuff and ing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures I want you to make sure she takes the next step and holds on to success or protects against loss. the things we had dreamed,” he said, and I promised I would.

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A New Image Cosmetic Laser Centers......................................... 11

A New Year, A New You in 2018.........................................20 Ask The Retirement Lady...................................................2

BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center............................................. 23 BMW of Tulsa.............................................................................. 4

Bring Your Guests Out to the Ranch...................................16 Broken Arrow’s New Sub Spot...........................................12 Chilling with the Animals..................................................26 Choices For Life Foster Care, Inc.................................................. 7

Dental Careers of Tulsa............................................................... 11 Domino’s Pizza........................................................................... 4

Edible Arrangements.................................................................. 24 Energy Tech, Inc.......................................................................... 25 Flying Tee.................................................................................... 25 GNC............................................................................................ 7

Goodwill..................................................................................... 22 Grassroots Healthcare................................................................. 24 Green Country Mitsubishi......................................................... 11

Healthcare Without the Hassle..........................................10 Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns........................................ 31 Inspire Med Spa in A New Image Cosmetic Laser Centers......... 15 Integrated Health & Injury Center.............................................. 23 It’s Time for A Change - A Fast Track to Your New Career......8

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Jim Glover on the River.............................................................. 32 Mother Nature’s Pest Control & Lawn Care................................. 32 NuRoof, Inc................................................................................. 29 OK40 Ranch................................................................................ 28

Our Readers Express Their Thankfulness............................18 PermaSeal.................................................................................. 22 Pioneer Financial Group............................................................. 24

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f you are thinking about a career change but are not sure what you’d like to do, Dental Careers of Tulsa is here to help you find your path to success. They have been training dental professionals for nearly two decades and they will help you obtain the skills you need to become a dental assistant.

“Dental Careers of Tulsa has optimized quality programs,” said Program Administrator Norma Tyler. With small class sizes (just 8 students at a time) and affordable programs, you’ll be on track to begin a new career in just a few months’ time. “Since 1998, we have been training students to not only be the best at what they do, but also to care for their patients,” she added. “Dental assistant training is so much more than setting up a tray.”

Training session topics include a general introduction to dentistry, X-ray training, infection control, anatomy, instruments and equipment of dentistry, oral surgery, and office management. With this dental assisting course, graduates should have both the confidence and skills required to apply for these positions. “Students are typically ready to work immediately upon finishing the program,” said Norma.

Dental Assisting is a solid and fulfilling career choice.

As a dental assistant, you will learn to help care for patients and educate them about their oral health.

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The program also comes with built-in experience, which is required for most positions and it can be difficult to obtain.

“Our students complete a 40-hour internship, allowing them to have hands-on training in their field of interest,” said Norma. They even offer professional guidance, teaching you the ins and outs of applying to positions in this field so you will be set up for success from the start.

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Dr. Andrew Carletti, Administrator Norma Tyler and Karen Summers offer a hands-on approach to training dental assistants.

working adults the ability to change their careers on their own time. They offer evening and weekend courses that allow students to continue working during the training period of 10-14 weeks. If you are considering a career in the health or medical field, attending Dental Careers of Tulsa in Sapulpa is one of the fastest ways to go from just thinking about a change to landing a brand new career as a dental professional.

Classes begin in the spring, summer and fall. Don’t delay! Call Dental Careers of Tulsa to enroll or for more information about their programs.

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BY TERESA BOND-MASON

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ith a new year comes everyone’s most dreaded feat - besides keeping New Year’s resolutions, that is - starting to meet health insurance deductibles. What if you didn’t have to worry about deductibles and still got topnotch medical care at the same time? At Grassroots Healthcare, Dr. Melita Tate and her staff make that happen.

The clinic, which opened in 2011, provides affordable healthcare without the hassle of insurance. The premise is simple, Dr. Tate explains, “We have two plans to choose from; Direct Care, which costs a low monthly rate and allows you 24-7 access to the doctor, or Visit Based Care, which is price-based on each individual visit. Regardless of which plan you choose, no insurance or Medicare are needed.” A list of fees for any lab service that may needed is listed on the front wall of the office and online. There are no hidden fees. You get sick, make an appointment, see the doctor and by eliminating third parties, such as insurance, the costs are kept low and the staff has more time to treat the patient as a whole.

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“We didn’t start out aiming to treat patients holistically. It’s evolved to that because we have the time to listen to each of the patient’s symptoms and really uncover what is causing his or her ailments. We look at the big picture and rather than just prescribe medications, we look to get patients off the meds and actually change their lifestyles so they no longer need them,” explains Dr. Tate.

“It is so rewarding to provide quality, personable healthcare for less money. I feel like that is what being a doctor is all about and with the complexity of insurance and government, we’ve gotten away from that. I worked for a big clinic once I started practicing medicine and realized the reason people went to urgent care and hospitals is because many times they couldn’t get an appointment with their own doctor,” adds Dr. Tate. Grassroots prides itself on its accessibility. “I’ve actually had patients text me pictures of something that needs stitches, and rather than running to the

ER, I just have them meet me at the clinic and I’m able to take care of the problem at a fraction of the cost.”

Dr. Tate, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Medical School, has five children of her own, so she understands the importance of being able to get well quickly. “We keep our schedule open to work in sick patients and because that time is allotted for, no patient is made to feel like they are being rushed.”

Board Certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Tate also has several years of urgent care experience. Dr. Tate is assisted

by Nurse Practitioner Kyndol Ray and Assistant Aimee Catcher. “Our favorite thing about Grassroots,” Dr. Tate adds, “is that we treat our patients as family.”

The clinic, located at 91st and Sheridan, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed each day from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for lunch. Grassroots Healthcare is a practical option for anyone needing quality healthcare at an affordable price.

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ersey Mike’s is bringing tasty sandwiches to Broken Arrow! They have joined the community with the addition of a new location on East Hillside Drive.

Jersey Mikes is known for their legendary sandwiches, always sliced and grilled when you order so they’re as fresh as you can get. Delicious “Mike’s Way” with onions, lettuce tomatoes, red wine vinegar and a special blend of oil and spices, or made just how you like it on authentic Jersey bread, they are the only chain in the country that serves Certified Angus Beef deli meat.

“We truly do have a great sandwich, said Charlie Brown, a Jersey Mike’s store owner and Area Director for Oklahoma. “We also work extra hard at trying not to give you the typical fast food experience. We want to take the time to engage you and make you feel comfortable, and to hopefully make your day better.”

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to local communities. Donations are collected in stores throughout the month, and on the annual Day of Giving, all sales are donated.

During March of last year, the Tulsa and Oklahoma City area stores generously contributed an incredible $81,350 out of the national total of $5.5 million that was distributed to worthy causes all over the country during this fundraiser. The new store in Broken Arrow will join their efforts in 2018, so be sure to visit Stop St op by Je ersey rsey Mik ke’’s to tod day fo da for a delilico deli cou co us su us ub b san andw dwic ich h liike e thiis o on ne, expe ex pert rttlly y mad ade by Dak ade akot otta Co Cott ttten en.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has changed the household median income in Tulsa County and Osage, Creek, Rogers, and Wagoner Counties. This change will impact senior citizens’ ability to qualify for a Property Valuation Limitation for Ad Valorem tax purposes. For 2018, the new maximum annual gross household income is now $63,900. Seniors who are qualified are not required to re-file.

To be approved for year 2018, you must be 65 years of age or over as of January 1, 2018 and have a gross household income of $63,900 or less during 2017. You must file between January 1st and March 15th or within 30 days from the issue date of Notice of Increase in Assessed Value of Real Estate. To file you will need to bring proof of income from 2017, such as Social Security, 1099 and W2 forms from all income sources.

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THE OK40 RANCH HOSTS EVENTS OF ALL KINDS

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ust mere minutes outside Tulsa County in Mounds, Oklahoma, sits an unassuming ranch that upon first look you might just pass by. But, once you arrive at the OK40 Ranch, you may never want to leave.

First opened three years ago by owners Debbie Hunter and her husband, Eddie, this country oasis was first meant to be a Bed & Breakfast and wedding venue. Over time, it not only hosts weddings, but as Debbie puts it, “anything you can imagine.”

The ranch boasts two Bed and Breakfast cabins, each of which sleep six, an authentic Teepee (which also sleeps six) and the main house, or hacienda, as Debbie calls it. But serving as a B & B is only the beginning to the OK40 Ranch. “We have a spot for bonfires by the cabins, two catch-and-release fishing ponds, a place for archery, trails to hike, a spa, a theater room, and horses to ride on,” says Debbie, who says they will be adding a bunkhouse soon that will sleep up to 28 people.

Besides weddings, Debbie has hosted family reunions, proms, girl weekends, church camps, line-dance lessons and as she states, “If you can dream it, I can make it happen.” The

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reception hall alone has space for 150 people and that doesn’t count the patios on both sides of the hall, each able to comfortably host 60 to 80 people.

Debbie is a jack of all trades and very little intimidates her or her boundless energy. “We’ve had everything from a Twilight-themed wedding to someone requesting if we can host a scrapbook retreat.” A self-described “organized hoarder”, Debbie and her crew have everything you need for any type of event you propose. The location and service sets OK40 Ranch aside from other venues. “I always tell my clients I’ll be as involved as you want me to be,” Debbie points out.

A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Debbie majored in architectural interior design. Before opening OK40, she owned and managed her own floral shop. “I knew it was time to slow down, so my husband and I purchased this land and designed it all ourselves.

The hacienda, which sleeps up to eight, is the main house and was designed by Debbie herself. The

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house, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, is decorated entirely from local estate sales or repurposed materials found around the ranch. Debbie says that when she cleaned up the property, she threw out less than one full dumpster in order to reuse everything she could.

Both cabins as well as the reception hall also have been designed with repurposing in mind. The bathrooms have wood and metal found from the old Ranch and everything in between Debbie has found by scouring local sales. The authenticity of the feel is second to none and no detail has gone unnoticed.

“We want everyone to leave here with a unique experience,” says Debbie, who vows that her favorite part of wedding planning is “seeing the look on a dad or groom’s face when the bride is revealed. That’s when you know all the sweat and tears have paid off.”

One important concept to Debbie was to make sure it was a family-

oriented Ranch, but probably the most impressive aspect of the Ranch is that Debbie has set it up to become a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding ranch once she and Eddie are gone.

Giving back is something she takes to heart. She works with the local schools to help provide for children who may have otherwise gone without. One room was stockpiled with Angel Tree gifts for local kids. “Volunteering is my favorite award,” explaining “awards and

OK40 Ranch Own OK wner Deb bbie Hu Hunter..

acknowledgement don’t mean anything if you are not willing to share your blessings with others.”

Although she states she’d rather be in the background planning your next event, you can’t help but feel her enthusiasm for whatever it’s going to take to make your dreams come true.

Rates for the Bed & Breakfast can be found on their web site, and there is also a link to email Debbie about

planning your next event. Whatever your desire, she’s certain to make sure every last element is carried out and you won’t leave without being overjoyed at the unique experience she has planned.

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This pict ictu ure is of my oldest daughter.”

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THE RESULTS ARE IN!

BY MARY BRANSFORD

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art of what it means to be thankful is to be conscious of the gift, benefit or pleasure received. Additionally, being thankful means expressing that consciousness, as well as the gladness that accompanies the feeling of thankfulness. Genuine thankfulness requires a bit more effort than I, and I suspect most of us, often take. Genuine thankfulness requires some pause and reflection about why a person, a thing, and event, a gesture, an object, a specific period of time, a gesture of forgiveness, a second chance or whatever it is, is meaningful for us.

We received so many wonderful photographs from family to inspirational during our “Thankful” contest.

Some of our reader’s photos expressed wonderful experiences they had, others about family, some were inspirational and others about triumphing over challenges.

Here are our “Thankful” photo contest winners:

JERINA EDWARDS

1ST PLACE

“I’m thankful for my husband, Rich. I was diagnosed with breast cancer is June of 2016. He never missed a chemo session, worked his schedule around doctors appointments & surgeries, did the work of two around the house, & kept life as normal as possible for our three kids all while continuing his work as a firefighter for the Jenks Fire Dept. plus working part time for the Jenks School District. He is a true hero to me & this community! He has been my rock & I’m sure is part of the reason I’ve been able to recover as well as I have.”

MELISSA GREIMAN “I am so very thankful for my boys. Many

nights I drop into bed, exhausted from a day with these three. But it is so satisfying to be raising brothers who love each other and are best friends.”

2ND PLACE

CINDY OROSCO

“I’m thankful I get to be a stay home mom, that I have the best baby a mother could as for. And a man that truly loves his family and comes home every night. Blessed beyond words!”

3RD PLACE

We are thankful for everyone who participated and took time to send us their photographs.

Here’s to being THANKFUL in 2018!

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BY TERESA BOND-MASON

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early half of all adults have losing weight on their New Year’s resolution list. But how likely is it you’ll stick to it?

Making lifestyle changes isn’t easy, and many New Year’s resolutions don’t last.

But, finding a successful method and sticking to it has never been easier. The staff at BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center has weight loss programs to fit an individual’s needs with proven results. The spa, located between 71st and 81st on Elm, uses extensive medical research along with your individual goals to develop a plan suited to help you achieve the results you’ve longed for.

Their most successful program is the HCG plan. “Most people are familiar with this plan, but we’ve fine-tuned it so patients will see results that stick,” says Malissa Spacek, managing partner and founder. “The process starts with a complimentary consultation where you discuss goals as well as challenges you’ve had before. “Weight loss is personal,” stresses Malissa, assuring that “We don’t judge. Holidays happen. We really care about our patients and how weight affects their lives, whether that is self-image or more energy needed for an active lifestyle.”

The plan starts with the creation of a balanced diet plan tailored to your individual needs.

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From there, appetite suppressants and vitamins can be added. An exercise routine is also added to help balance the course for the utmost success. “HCG Medical Weight Loss is safe, natural, quick weight loss for men and women. It’s about a 40day plan and most people see a 20 to 30 pound weight

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loss,” boasts Malissa. She adds that she’s even seen weight loss in the triple digits.

“Losing weight is enhanced by various treatments. We tailor your plan to help you reach your weightloss goals. One of the plans we offer uses a medication called Contrave. It is a prescription-only FDA-approved weightloss medication that may help you lose weight and keep it off. Contrave is believed to work on two important areas of the brain – your hunger center and your reward system – to reduce hunger and control cravings.

By adding Contrave to WE TAILOR YOUR PLAN TO HELP YOU REACH your weight-loss plan YOUR WEIGHTLOSS GOALS. ONE OF THE for a full year, you could PLANS WE OFFER USES A MEDICATION CALLED lose approximately 2-4x CONTRAVE. IT IS A PRESCRIPTION ONLY FDA more weight than with APPROVED WEIGHTLOSS MEDICATION THAT diet and exercise alone.

MAY HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF. There are many factors to -Malissa Spacek consider in a successful weightloss plan, and we will walk you through all that boost your new healthy look. your options.” said Malissa.

The most popular service used in Of course maintenance is an conjunction with the HCG plan important part of any plan. “We is CoolSculpting. “Once you’ve offer a free maintenance program lost weight and there are a few and no appointments are needed. stubborn areas that still bother You can walk in and talk to our you, CoolSculpting is the perfect staff about any challenges you solution,” suggests Malissa. The might face. We can look at adding sculpting has a 20-25 percent fat vitamins to your routine or even reduction success rate in as little as suggest new recipes to keep your two treatments. new healthy lifestyle in check,” Whatever your goals for the New says Malissa.

Year are, stop by BA Med Spa & With so many weight loss Weight Loss Center and talk to one programs on the market, Malissa of their staff members about how they can assist you. Hours for the spa are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The spa is also open during lunch time for your convenience.

Next month, the spa is moving to a new location just down the street. “If it’s been a while since you visited us, you should come by and see our new space. We are constantly evolving by offering the latest in technological and medical techniques and our new space will be twice as big to help focus on the needs of the says their personalized service and customers,” said Malissa. dedication to finding “just the right Why wait? Here’s to a new you staff ” are what helps with their for the New Year! happy clientele. “We don’t want you to feel rushed, or that this is an approach where one size fits all. We BA MEDICAL SPA & WEIGHTLOSS CENTER just want people to enjoy their new 500 S ELM PL | BROKEN ARROW, OK | (918) 872-9999 healthy lives and we’ll do what it WWW.BAWEIGHTSPA.COM takes to make that happen.”

The spa also offers other services These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Chilling with

the Animals:

Wintertime Fun in Tulsa

BY KRISTI ROE-OWEN

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emember all the fun you had this summer at the Tulsa Zoo cold chilling at the Chimpanzee Connection and soaking up the warm sun with all your little goat friends at the petting zoo? Those were good times, but now that the colder weather is kicking in, the good times don’t have to end.

According to zoo horticulturalist Cameron Dunford, this is actually the coolest time to visit the zoo, pun totally intended. “Most of the animals are still on exhibit in the cold,” Dunford said.

“The zoo is great when it’s not crowded,” he explained. “Warmer days, above 40 or 45, are the days to go. If you’re looking for thrills and chills, then look no further than the coldest hot spot around!”

The Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks is also a great place to commune with nature when the mercury drops. And there’s plenty to keep you busy!

AT THE TULSA ZOO: Befriend a Wild Kitteh. If you can’t get

enough jellybean toes online but you’re ready to up your cat game, consider adopting one of the zoo’s adorable baby snow leopard cubs. It’s a symbolic adoption, so snorgles are pretty much off the table to you crazy cat lovers, but you can gaze all oogly-eyed for hours at those spotty lil furbabies through the safety of a wire panel and make every weekend Caturday.

Chill with Master Shifu. Okay, so you

probably aren’t going to learn any kung fu from this little guy, and his name is actually Bo, but he is a totally stinking adorable red panda. He arrived in town a while back, but it was too hot for this little bamboo-loving friend to hang at the zoo, so he’s been off-site waiting for the temperature to cool down. Red pandas are used to cold weather, so he’s completely down to chill.

Wave to a Warthog. No promises they’ll wave back, but according to Dunford, the warthogs are soon slated to move into the rhino and mixed species yard, and despite what Disney may have led you to believe, it won’t hurt to stand downwind.

Be a Trekker. Put down that bat’leth. We said trekker,

not trekkie. Tulsa Zoo’s amazing WildLIFE Trek buildings are a great way to habitat hop and mingle with dozens of species. While you’re checking off Disney characters, go ahead and find Nemo lurking around the Life in the Water exhibit.

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AT THE OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM: Sea the Turtles. The sea turtle exhibit is less than

a year old, and for the two loggerhead sea turtles who call it their home, things are going swimmingly with their tropical fish and reef shark friends at Sea Turtle Island.

Celebrate Shark Week Early.

Everybody knows sharks are the true heroes of Sharknado. While the Jenks sharks won’t sign any autographs, you can experience the full glory of hanging with totally rad bull sharks in a tunnel.

You Otter Know. That’s right, otters. The furriest,

cutest little water friends on the planet are just hanging around at the aquarium waiting for you to come say hi. Need we say more?

So what are you waiting for, Dr. Dolittle?

Grab your best adventuring hat and head out on your animal expedition while the weather’s still nice and frosty.

Before your adventure, be sure to call or check www.tulsazoo.com and www.okaquarium.org for the latest details about all the animals you can see this winter!

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JAN 13 BLOOD DRIVE AT THE MUSEUM 10 AM - 4 PM Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum 13 Sahoma Lake Road Sapulpa, OK 74066 Call for an appointment (918) 216-1171 www.heartofroute66.org

JAN 5-6 2018 OKLAHOMAARKANSAS HORTICULTURE INDUSTRIES SHOW FRI 8 AM - 5:30 PM SAT 8 AM - 1:30 PM TCC Northeast Campus 3727 E Apache St. Tulsa, OK 74115 hortindustriesshow.org Registration Required

JAN 6 THE TULSA WEDDING SHOW 10 AM - 4 PM Renaissance Tulsa Hotel 6808 S 107th East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74133 thetulsaweddingshow.com $15 General Admission

JAN 13 SUPERHEROES AGAINST BULLYING 2 PM Come dressed up as your favorite superhero!

Featuring a Special Guest Anti-bully speaker, defense class and crafts.

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JAN 5-6 2018 SOUTHWOOD QUILT AND FIBER ARTS SHOW 10 AM - 4 PM Southwood Landscape and Nursery 9025 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137 (918) 299-9409 southwoodgardencenter.com Free No registration required JAN 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14 LANTERN LIGHT FESTIVAL THURS - SUN 5 PM - 11 PM River West Festival Park 2100 South Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107 (918) 596-2001 www.lanternlightfestival.com Adult Admission - $20 Children 3-12 - $16 30 |

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JAN 7 GRAND OPENING OF 918 FLEA MARKET ON ROUTE 66 10 AM - 6 PM Rose Bowl Event Center 7419 E 11th St. Tulsa, OK 74112 facebook.com/918fleamarket JAN 9-30 MAKE AND TAKE SERIES: NATIVE PATCHWORK 6 PM on Tuesdays Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W 51st St Tulsa, OK 74107 www.tulsalibrary.org/zarrow JAN 12 THE “BEST OF FEST” FILM SCREENING AT THE LIVING ARTS OF TULSA 7 PM Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74120 facebook.com/livingArtsofTulsa $10

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JAN 13 FREE ADMISSION: PHILBROOK SECOND SATURDAYS 9 AM - 5 PM Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S Rockford Rd. Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 749-7941 www.philbrook.org JAN 13 TULSA SYMPHONY CLASSICS: AN EVENING WITH ERIC WHITACRE 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 www.tulsapac.com $15-$70

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BY REIKI MASTER, SHERL SALYER Innergistic 2401 S Elm Pl. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 455-0102 www.innergistic.com Please RSVP JAN 23 AN EVENING WITH GEORGIA HUNTER, AUTHOR OF “WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES” Hosted by Booksmart Tulsa and Magic City Books 7 PM - 8:30 PM Magic City Books 221 E. Archer St. Tulsa, OK 74103 (918) 602-4452 www.booksmarttulsa.com Free

JAN 23 SPRING GARDEN PREP! - CLASS PRESENTED BY THE TULSA AREA MASTER GARDENERS Learn a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your garden 5 PM - 6 PM Ray Harral Nature Center 7101 S. 3rd Street Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918) 615-6099 www.facebook.com/ RayHarralNatureCenter Free & All Ages JAN 25 918 GAME NIGHT 2018 - BENEFITS OASIS ADULT DAY SERVICES Trivia with local celebrities competing for a charity.

6 PM - 9 PM Stokely Event Center 10111 E 45th Pl Tulsa, OK 74146 www.facebook. com/918GameNight JAN 26 COMMUNITY BUNCO BASH Dinner - 6 PM, Bunco - 7 PM Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 South Main Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 259-8377 www.baseniors.org $10inadvance,$12 at the door

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