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MWP Cleaning Ser Leaders in Residential Cleaning, Sanitation, Decontamination BY TOM FINK

year after founding Midwest Pathogend Services – a leader in whole-space disinfection and decontamination services – Midwest Pathogend Services decided to bring their specialized brand of cleaning services to residential spaces. “We’ve been doing high-end disinfection for the past year – hotels, businesses, schools, and other large spaces, etc., but throughout the pandemic, more and more people started reaching out to us – residences – to ask if we did

‘cleaning-type’ services,” says Chuck Peeples. “That seemed like a natural progression for us, so we created an offshoot of the main company, creating a new business, MWP (Midwest Pathogend) Cleaning Services.” Chris Schultheis, who had spent the last 20 years in the healthcare industry and Life Sciences area learned three years ago about a then-newly developed technology developed by a microbiologist, which, combined with a seven percent Hydrogen Peroxide fogging formula

called CURoxide provided his customers the most comprehensive decontamination possible. As MWP owners, Schultheis and Peeples retain the same knowledge base, thoroughness, and professionalism previously utilized at Midwest Pathogend into the residential market, while expanding their services offered to best serve their new customers. “Whether it’s move-ins and move-outs, routine cleaning, postconstruction cleaning, we offer a wide variety of residential cleaning services for most spaces,” he said. “Several of our employees – we have six in all, at this point – come from a housekeeping or janitorial background,” Peeples added. “For example, our Left: Whether you have very valuable heirloom or collector’s pieces, or a less valuable garage sale find, your MWP Professional Cleaning Specialist is trained to give special care when cleaning your décor.

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rvices “There’s a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection – a real difference, and our staff understands this.” senior technician and residential lead is a woman named Jessica Steadman, who already worked for us (at Midwest Pathogend), but who also had a background in house cleaning, so she has experience in both sides of the business. “For residential customers, we offer both disinfection or cleaning (services), or both, depending on the level of services requested. Should someone want both (disinfection and cleaning), we’ll go in and take care of the cleaning first then wait a day or two and follow it up with the disinfection process. It’s possible that it would be the same crew handling both jobs, but they’re two completely different processes, which is (continued on next page)

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“Whether it’s move-ins and move-outs, routine cleaning, post-construction cleaning, we offer a wide variety of residential cleaning services for most spaces.” important to understand.” Services provided in a routine cleaning include the vacuuming and washing of hard surface floors, dusting items on furniture and lampshades, vacuuming, edging and grooming carpets, wet-wiping ceiling fans (if accessible), hanging light fixtures, and vents, cleaning the interior and exterior of toilets, cleaning mirrors, glass in picture frames, and other glass surfaces, wet-wiping doors, door frames, doorknobs, and light switch plates, and cleaning household appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, etc. Additional services may be added to a routine cleaning in the form of interior and exterior window cleaning, linen change, and outdoor space

cleaning, including porches, patios, etc. MWP Cleaning Services is a member of the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, and their employees are Above: Reliable and expertly trained, MWP Professional certified through the Cleaning Specialists seriously deep clean kitchens to HCT (House Cleaning remove any dirt and grime resulting in a healthy clean Technician) training and kitchen environment. certification program. might make a surface appear clean Peeples said that the quality but leave behind a residue that could of employees is what makes the be a breeding ground for germs. difference with MWP. There’s a difference between cleaning, “Our people sanitizing, and disinfection – a real understand the difference, and our staff understands difference between this. ” true cleaning and For more information or a quote true disinfection,” about residential services, visit he said. “Because www.mwpcleaning.com or call of the Midwest (918)984-3588. Pathogend training, they know what MWP Cleaning Services products obtain a 10816 E. NEWTON STREET, SUITE 117 | TULSA, OK clean surface versus (918) 984-3588 | WWW.MWPCLEANING.COM what products that  @MWPCLEANING |  @MWPCLEANING Left: How often should crystal chandeliers be cleaned? In general, crystal should be cleaned every two to six months. The frequency of cleaning required depends on where it is used and how easy it is to get to the piece. Extremely large pieces like 20-foot chandeliers can get away with being cleaned only once a year. Since crystal lighting is being featured in virtually every room of the house these days, some pieces may need more frequent cleaning based on their location. Chandeliers used in kitchens will need more detailed cleaning due to oil and grease buildup, as well as dust sticking to the components due to moisture from sinks and stoves.

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First Annual Family Fishing Derby organized by Lazy J’s Tackle & Hope Harbor BY TOM FINK

or more than 60 years, Hope Harbor has helped children and their families by giving the tools and support they need to move forward in life. This summer, Hope Harbor will be handing out a different kind of tool – a fishing pole – at the Family Fishing Derby. “Hope Harbor has long served families in the area, and we wanted to bring something fun, something that families could do together, do outside and do to build memories together, and we felt a fishing derby would be the ideal event for this,” said Hope Harbor Executive Director Dirk O’Donnell. Slated for June 25, this free event will provide up to 500 local children with free Zebco rod and reel combos, free tackle packs, and free live bait for the young anglers in the family. The meeting point for the day will be at 8 a.m. the parking lot at Cedar Point Church in Claremore, where children will

receive their fishing equipment. After this, they may go to Claremore Lake , where volunteers will assist them for a morning of fun and fishing. “After kids enjoy a morning of fishing, they can come back to the (Cedar Point Church) parking lot, where there will be a weigh-in,” O’Donnell said. “The plan is to provide a professional fishing tournament experience for area young people – one that’s coinciding with the crappie tournament that Lazy J is putting on that day – we’ll have the scales, the kids will get to come up on the stage and get their fish weighed, and get their picture taken.” O’Donnell said prizes will be awarded in 12 categories, such as biggest fish, smallest fish, most species caught, top fishermen in boys and girls divisions, and others. Also, after returning to the church parking lot, lunch will be served to fishing derby participants – making it literally a day of loaves and fishes – and a children’s play area with inflatables, bounce houses, and other games and activities will be set up for kids to enjoy. Free sno cones will be provided to children. This fishing derby is free and open to all children “primarily under 16.” O’Donnell, himself a lifetime fisherman, said this is an event all at Hope Harbor felt is “very much worth doing” as a means to create

the opportunity for families to create meaningful memories together. “From Hope Harbor’s perspective, this (event) is a way for us to serve the community that we’re in, and our cosponsor, Lazy J’s Tackle, is owned by a man named Jeff Armbrister, who also has a huge heart for children,” he said. Armbrister concurred. “I’m super excited to be helping Hope Harbor in this,” Armbrister said. “Anything to help promote youth, education and spiritual health is a great cause, and we should never take for granted an opportunity for family members to grow closer to one another.” Unlike other Hope Harbor-sponsored community events, O’Donnell said the fishing derby is by no means a fundraiser, but rather a “thank you” to the community. “We’re so appreciative of this community – they’re so supportive of us, of our thrift store in downtown Claremore,” he said. “This (event) is simply a way for us to ‘give back’ (to the community) and to redouble our efforts to prioritize the relationships between kids and their families and provide opportunities for those relationships to be strengthened.” Fishing derby attendees should meet at the parking lot at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Cedar Point Church, 1660 N Lynn Riggs Blvd. (SH66) in Claremore. Sponsorship is available and volunteers are still needed and appreciated. To register for the first annual Family Fishing Derby, visit www.hopeharborinc. org/familyfishingderby. Tax-deductible donations may be sent by mail to: Hope Harbor, P.O. Box 1047, Claremore, OK, 74018. For more information about Hope Harbor, call 918-343-0003 or email info@ hopeharborinc.org.

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Eastern Oklahoma’s Largest fireworks retailer

COMMITTED TO YOU, FAMILY & SUMMER TRADITION T he Castle of Muskogee is Oklahoma’s only 37,000 square foot Fireworks Retail Showroom! The air-conditioned sales floor is nestled inside of the Castle’s Great Hall and packed to the rafters with an array of pyrotechnics. The Castle is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, committed to making sure you find exactly what your family needs to celebrate this Independence Day. The Castle of Muskogee has an unmatched selection, with over 500 different products and new items added annually! We have family favorites from novelty items for children, beautiful fountains, to artillery shells and Heavyweight cakes with 500 shots. Each product is labeled with a brief description and QR code to scan and see a video display. All products are triple-inspected for safety and guaranteed to light.

Shop In Store: The knowledgeable sales staff can help build a show to meet your needs. Whether you are searching for bursts of color, something quiet for the children, or the perfect grand finale with amazing BOOMS. Unsure of what exactly you’re looking for? Choose one of our hand-selected assortments, which range from Kid friendly items to the one-of-a-kind Devastator assortment. We curate and package all assortments on-site with your family in mind. Whether you are planning a show for the children or the annual family cook out, the Castle of Muskogee has you covered. Shop Online: Social distancing or short on time? Take advantage of our online shopping platform at www. okcastle.com, where you can place your order online and pick it up curbside, the very next day. Castle Fireworks strives to provide an apex shopping experience to guests.

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safety checklist: • Always read and follow label directions. • Have an adult present. • Buy from reliable sellers. • Use outdoors only. • Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket). • Only shoot from a hard, flat and level surface. • Never experiment or make your own fireworks. • Light only one firework at a time. • Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait 15 minutes then soak it in water).

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We are dedicated to helping you celebrate summer with family and loved ones. The Castle of Muskogee is family founded, locally operated and an integral part of the Muskogee Community. With every purchase of $100 or more, you will receive a complimentary Halloween Festival ticket for opening weekend (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1). The Castle of Muskogee is Oklahoma’s Gateway to Another World!

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• Never give fireworks to small children. • If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place. • Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water before putting in the trash. • Never throw or point fireworks at other people. • Never carry fireworks in your pocket. •Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers. • The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework. • Stay away from illegal explosives.

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FIREWORKS SHOWS, DISPLAYS & EXTRAVAGANZAS

Your Guide to Family-Friendly Independence Day Activities 2022!

s the Fourth of July approaches, local communities throughout Oklahoma are gearing-up for some unforgettable celebrations. Tulsa and surrounding towns have some of the best fireworks shows in the state. We have created a great list of some of the best places to enjoy the colorful night skies!

BARTLESVILLE Bartlesville Freedomfest July 4, 2022. 9:30 p.m. Sooner Park 420 SE Madison Blvd. Bartlesville OK http://www.bartlesvillekiwanis.org Julia: 918-977-3400 BIXBY Bixby Freedom Celebration July 1, 2022 7 p.m.-10 p.m. At Bentley Park Sports Complex 8505 E 148th St. S, Bixby, OK 74008 Free Admission Hosted by The Bridge Church The eighth Annual Bixby Freedom Celebration is a free, communitywide event, full of patriotism and family-friendly fun. You will find a variety of food vendors, representation of several military branches, and much more. A patriotic program will incorporate a public swearing in ceremony of new military recruits at 8:45 p.m. The 2022 Bixby Freedom Celebration is expected to bring in at least 20,000 attendees. 918.394.4330 BRISTOW Sam Varner Memorial Fireworks Celebration July 2, 2022 Bristow, OK Festivities begin at 5:00p.m. CATOOSA LibertyFest Rogers Point Park Catoosa 4000 U.S. Route 66, Claremore 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks, Live Music, Food, Carnival 14 |

games, Bounce House, Dunk Tank and more. Grand Lake Fireworks Sunday, July 3, 2022 Disney, OK 9:30 p.m. One of the prettiest and most on-thewater accessible spots in the state to view the fireworks celebrating our nation, the waters of South Grand Lake offers viewing possibilities for miles. For more information and updated details, visit: www.grandlakeliving.com/events/2022grand-lake-fireworks or www. grandlakefireworks.com 2022 Duck Creek Fireworks July 4 @ 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Ketchum, OK In front of Cherokee and Arrowhead Yacht Clubs on Grand Lake 33152 Browning Lane, Afton, OK Enjoy the return of the annual Warbirds Flyover, the fly-in at South Grand Lake Regional Airport and all the favorite festivities! Check www.grandlakeliving.com for updated details. CLAREMORE Claremore’s Fourth of July Celebration July 2, 2022, 6 - 10:30 p.m. Free Admission & Parking Claremore Lake Park East Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, OK 74017 Visit www.moreclaremore.com for updates and more information. COLLINSVILLE Independence Day Celebration July 2, 2022 All Day Parade on Main Street beginning at 9 a.m. Collinsville, OK Details to be announced, visit www. cityofcollinsville for updated news and details.

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EDMOND Liberty Fest June 19-July 4 Downtown Business District, Edmond, OK One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the U.S., LibertyFest takes place between Santa Fe Avenue and North Kelley in Mitch Park. This two week long festival culminates on July 4 with a parade, live entertainment, inflatables for the children and the biggest firework display in the OKC metro area. Fireworks are launched in Hafer Park. Visit www. libertyfest.org for more details and information. JENKS BoomFest July 4, 2022 Hosted by the city of Jenks At Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarian Drive, Jenks OK All day event Back Lawn, Food trucks and children activities www.jenkschamber.com LAWTON Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Fest July 2 Elmer Thomas Park, third and NW Ferris Avenue A car show, a motorcycle show, children activities, and a live concert all make this celebration a day of fun! People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a lovely summer day, ending with a spectacular fireworks display. For more information, contact the Arts & Humanities Division, (580) 581-3470 or (580) 581-3471. MIDWEST CITY July 4 Tribute to Liberty Joe B. Barnes Regional Park off East Reno Ave. Activities begin at 6:00p.m., fireworks at 9:45p.m. This is a free Independence Day festival

that will feature activities, musical concerts, food trucks and a fireworks display. Visitors can bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. www.midwestcityok.org MUSKOGEE Fireworks at the Castle June 15-July 4 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Castle of Muskogee 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee OK Large selection of high-quality product for every type of celebration Paved parking lot Indoor air-conditioned shopping Knowledgeable and friendly salespeople Wide variety of Fountains, Reloadables, Novelty items, Sparklers, Roman Candles and Heavyweights 100+ new items for 2021. Check back for daily updates, www.okcastle.com OKLAHOMA CITY OKC fourth Fest in the Boathouse District July 4, 2022 All Day Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Bouleverd, Oklahoma City, OK The celebrations along the Oklahoma Riverfront include DJs, food trucks, children’s activities and lawn games. Visitors can float on the water in canoes and kayaks and view the fireworks beginning at 9:45p.m. Visit www.riversportokc.org/ events for more information. OWASSO Red, White and Boom Fireworks July 4, 2022, ,9 - 10 p.m. Owasso, OK Fireworks will be launched from The Greens in Owasso 13600 East 84th St. N., Owasso, OK 74055 Tune your radios to KYFM 100.1 to enjoy patriotic music during the fireworks show! Free admission. Visit www.cityofowasso.com for updates and more information. For questions, please call: 918-376-1539 PONCA CITY July 4, 2022 Fireworks start at Dark Lake Ponca 1688 L.A. Cann Drive, Ponca City, OK The beautiful fireworks will be musically choreographed and we be on full display in the night skies over Lake Ponca. The music portion of the fireworks display will be simulcast on local radio stations 1007.FM KPNC and 99.3 KLOR.

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SKIATOOK Fantasy in the Sky July 4, 2022 Skiatook Municipal Airport 1501 S Lombard Ln, Skiatook, OK 74070 Not your typical fireworks venue! The Skiatook Municipal Airport is the location for Skiatook’s annual fireworks display, and all are encouraged to come and enjoy a huge fireworks show and family and friends fun. Food vendors will be on-site, including the must-have summer favorite, snow cones. Fireworks begin 30 minutes after dark. Fantasy in the Sky is an annual even sponsored by the City of Skiatook and area businesses. Visit www.skiatookchamber. com for more details and updates.

Folds of Honor FreedomFest Monday, July 4, 2022 Dream Keepers Park 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, Tulsa, OK 74119 6 p.m.-10 p.m. A long-standing tradition, in Tulsa, fireworks can be viewed from miles around! Corresponding patriotic music can be heard by tuning into 740AM and 102.3FM KRMG radio station www.freedomfesttulsa.com

SPERRY Fire over the Water July 4, 2022 At Cross Timbers Marina, Skiatook Lake 12301 Cross Timbers Dr, Sperry, OK 74073 Whether you watch the fireworks display from a boat or from the shore, beautiful Skiatook Lake is a lovely spot to enjoy Independence Day festivities. Fireworks start 15 minutes after dark.

YUKON Freedom Fest in Yukon July 3 8:00a.m to 10:00p.m. & fourth, 2022 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. Yukon City Park & Chisholm Trail Park 2200 S. Holly, 500 W. Vandament Daytime activities for everyone, contests, food trucks and fireworks on both evenings! The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra closes out the celebration. Daytime activities are held at City Park, while the evening festivities take place at Chisholm Trail Park. For additional information, visit www.yukonok.gov/ freedom-fest.

STILLWATER Boomer Blast July 1, 2022 Boomer Lake, Stillwater Lakeview Road & North Boomer Road Lots of fun activities during the day, swimming and boating, live music, a fishing tournament and delicious food, including pulled port sandwiches and caramel apples. Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.; for more information, visit www.stillwater.org.

Tulsa Drillers Games and Firework Shows July 1 and 2, 7:05 p.m.; July 3, 6:05 p.m. ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. https://www.milb.com/tulsa/tickets/singlegame-tickets

TENKILLER July 3, 2022 Lake Tenkiller, Tenkiller State Park 448159 E. 979 Road, Vian, OK Fireworks begin at dusk, and admission to the park is free. Activities for the children begin on July 2 and continue through July 4. For more information, contact (918) 489-5025. TULSA Fleet Feet Firecracker July 4, 2022 5K — Jul 4, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. CDT. 5K Stroller Race — Jul 4, 2022 at 7:25 a.m. CDT. 418A E. Second St. Tulsa OK 74120 (Blue Dome District) WWW.VALUENEWS.COM JUNE 2022 OWASSO & COLLINSVILLE VALUE NEWS

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Aviation in the Heartland: Will Rogers Fly-In Soars Back into Oologah BY TOM FINK

uring his lifetime, Will Rogers flew higher than most – both literally and figuratively. Rising to worldwide success in Vaudeville, films, newspapers and magazines, Rogers was a man of multiple talents and passions, with one of his passions being the oncefledgling industry of aviation. This summer, Rogers, and his love of flying will be recognized with the Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-In and National Day of Remembrance at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in northeastern Oklahoma. “This is a traditional part of the

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Birthplace Ranch and the history of Will Rogers, as well as Wiley Post,” said Will Rogers Memorial Executive Director Tad Jones. “It’s been an honor for us to host this family-friendly event every year – we didn’t even cancel it during the COVID years – we managed to keep it going, and we’re thrilled to bring it back again this year.” Sponsored by the Cherokee Nation, the fly-in will begin early, with gates opening around 7:30 a.m. for the public to arrive and watch and marvel as more than 100 smallengine planes from across the state, and some from outside the state, arrive and land on the grounds

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of the Birthplace Ranch in nearby Oologah. Members of the public will have the opportunity to approach and see the planes up close, as well as get the chance to talk to the pilots. Photographs are encouraged. At 10 a.m., a National Day of Remembrance will be observed in honor of those who – like Rogers and Post – lost their lives in a small plane accident. Part of the day’s festivities also will be classic cars, food trucks, performance from a Cherokee storyteller, and more. As the fly-in is an outdoors event,

social distancing will be observable, with masks not required, but at the discretion of event attendees. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought for the day for comfort. Festivities will wrap up around 1:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the fly-in. Rogers became an early advocate for the aviation industry in the 1920s, after noticing the advancements in Europe and befriending one of the most famous aviators of that era, Charles Lindbergh. During his 1926 trip to Europe, he witnessed advances in the commercial air service, and compared them to the almost nonexistent facilities (at the time) in the U.S.

Above: Actors characterize Will Rogers and Wiley Post.

“This is a traditional part of the Birthplace Ranch and the history of Will Rogers, as well as Wiley Post.” His subsequent newspaper columns frequently emphasized the safety record, speed, and convenience of this means of transportation, and he helped shape public opinion on the subject. In the 1930s, Rogers became acquainted with fellow Oklahoman and fellow aviator Wiley Post, who was interested in surveying a mail-

and-passenger air route from the West Coast to Russia at the time. Subsequently, Rogers visited Post often at the airport in Burbank, California while he was modifying the aircraft, and he asked Post to fly him through Alaska in search of new material for his newspaper column. After making a test flight in July, Post and Rogers left Lake Washington in Renton in the Lockheed OrionExplorer in early August and then made several stops in Alaska. While Post piloted the

aircraft, Rogers wrote his columns on his typewriter, and the pair made numerous flights before their unfortunate death Aug. 15, 1935, near Point Barrow, Alaska. “We’re still making plans (for the event), but we’re excited and looking forward to it, and hopefully, we’ll have good weather again,” Jones said. Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-In and National Day of Remembrance will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in Oologah, 9501 E. 380 Road in Oologah. For more information, contact the Will Rogers Memorial Museum at 918-341-0179 or visit them online at www.willrogers.com

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Cherokee National Treasure to be featured

at Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala BY TOM FINK

Above: Painting by Traci Rabbit, Cherokee artist and Cherokee National Treasure

t. 66 Native Arts Alliance is a collective of Native American volunteers and creatives who, among other things, showcase the work of various artists at the Vault Gallery in Catoosa, right off historic Route 66. As the group is made up of volunteers and is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization, funding is made possible through a variety of sources, chief among them being donations and fundraisers. This summer, the group will be hosting the biggest of these

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opportunity for group members to highlight and honor the efforts and activities of various members from the previous year. “We’re technically a Cherokee community organization, but we have several of the tribal governments – 39 in all in Oklahoma – with artists who are members, and whom we honor,” she said, “and in fact, we even have some tribes from outside of Oklahoma who participate.” Honoring the previous year, and projecting the organization’s goals for the coming year are a large part of the evening’s discussions, according to Swimmer. One special honoree this year will be Victoria Mitchell Vazquez. In her first year as a Tribal Councilor, Vazquez was instrumental in securing tribal funding to create the Cherokee National Treasures Mentorship Program, which pays stipends to the Treasures who wish to teach their art, craft, language, or Above Right: Bronze Horny Toad by Clancy Gray, Osage cultural skills to other Cherokees, Bottom Right: Mask by Ronnie Morris, Cherokee assuring that the Cherokee culture will be carried forward to fundraisers, namely, the annual Rt. future generations. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala. Vazquez a native of Vinita, was “The Vault had its opening event awarded “Cherokee National in February and it was jam-packed Treasure – Master Craftsman” by the – it was very successful,” said Betsy Cherokee Nation in 2012. Swimmer, Vault Gallery director “The organization (Rt. 66 Native ant Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance coArts Alliance) actually sponsors this founder, “but as the organization event, which will also incorporate is made up of volunteers, funding a silent auction and a fashion show comes through events, the biggest of that’s really going to be unlike these being our upcoming gala event.” any other (fashion show),” she In addition to being a crucial said. “Several of our artists actually fundraiser, the gala also will be an design clothing, so we’re going to

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run the gamut at a fashion show featuring the work of artisans whose work is traditional (Native American clothing) on up through contemporary designs, which many people are unaware of. Our designers are skilled at creating looks that can encompass our history, but can also be quite modern in their look.” Many of the auction items will be special, one-of-a-kind items created specifically for the gala, specifically to help raise money for the nonprofit. “This (auction) will be a great opportunity for people to come and maybe get something unique that’s not available – or going to be available – anywhere else,” she said. “It’s going to be a very special, unique evening for everyone, and one that’s keeping in tune with our spirit of collaboration between the local arts community and Route 66 itself, the historic ‘Mother Road.’” Prior to the arts gallery’s opening, Swimmer said it was uncommon for the public to think of Catoosa as an arts community, but that has already started to change. “We’re the gateway into Cherokee Nation,” she said. “As one of our councilmen said, ‘Tourism is a doorway to economic development’ and this (Catoosa) is a gateway to the Cherokee reservation. With the new tourism center opening in Vinita, Catoosa is the first ‘button on that shirt’, so to speak. So many of

Above: Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance President Betsy Swimmer with founding members Jayne Ash; Colin Browne Special Projects Officer; Ronard Atrim; and Fashion Show Director Sage Browne.

the artists we feature are from the area, but they may not have been recognized for their talent as artists – people tend to overlook what’s in their own community, but we are Above: Gallery showcase wall featuring artwork by Ronnie Morris, Cherokee certainly changing that. “Catoosa is strategically located to be the driver for cultural tourism, and this gala will present an opportunity for people to understand why the community is so integral in that regard,” she said. “This evening won’t just be about a gala, but it’s about the spirit of collaboration to help make Catoosa known throughout the world as a destination for Native American art.” The Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala will be held from 6-8 p.m.

Above: Harry Beaver, Muscogee artist & shell carver displays some of his carved shell jewelry.

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et your Christmas stockings out early -it’s time for Christmas in July at the BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center! Top of the line products and procedures are available at drastically reduced prices. “Our top procedures for Christmas in July are Botox, dermal fillers such as Juvederm Ultra, Ultra Plus, Voluma, Volbella, Vollure and Bellafill, as well as our weight loss injectables,” states Melody Hawkins, of BA Med Spa. “For this reason, of course we will be including all of the items once again for Christmas in July, with unlimited pre-purchasing; this allows our patients the opportunity to bulk buy and save for another year. We have expanded upon this by patient request and will be including two new amazing dermal fillers for the line of savings: Radiesse and Sculptra.” The staff at the BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center are very professional and knowledgeable, and at the same time friendly and welcoming; and the variety of products, programs and services all contribute to the continuing success of their clients’ wellness needs. “Our weight loss programs differ from any other physiciansupervised program in the level of care and attention each patient receives. When we first started 12 years ago, we began with one standard weight loss program that fit most people’s needs; but since then, we have expanded dramatically! We now offer various plans from our original hCG and Lipotropic plans to now include things like keto plans, IV drip therapy, InBody analysis and our newest plan, Semaglutide. We are very proud and excited to offer this into our line of weight loss protocols, as it works on

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adventure enthusiasts will enjoy Claremore Lake, parks, and many miles of multi-use trails. Here’s how to get started: Submit your photos to the contest by going to www.valuenews.com/ submit-photo_id176 Questions? Call Value News, at (918)828-9600. What Can You Win? In August our photo judges will select a handful of our favorite photos in each of the following categories. These photos will then be voted on by our staff and the Visit Claremore panel. The categories are as follows: • Places/Culture • People • Landscapes • Nature & Wildlife • Adventure/Action • *Best Overall Category Prizes The winning images from the five

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In addition, a ‘photo of the month’ will be selected from all the photos entered each month to be featured on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media pages. Photo of the Month winner will win a $50.00 Cash Prize; and be featured in Value News Magazine’s Destination Claremore’s article section. How Does it Work? Travelers from all over the world are invited to enter their best Claremore Day Trip travel photos into our photo contest. You don’t have to be a pro. You just have to have a good eye and love your time spent in Claremore. The one stipulation is that the photo must be taken April 1 thru June 30, 2022. We will collect entries until 11:59 p.m. CST, July 10, 2022. Entries received after this date are entered into the following year’s competition. All winners and finalists are announced on our social media outlets and are notified directly by email. We will also award a prize for our favorite photo submitted each month. Prize conditions are below. See below for entry and prize terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE – Only high-resolution photos (300 dpi jpg, or 1.5 MB or more) will be accepted. Photos pulled from Facebook and social media pages are not high enough quality. We

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looking through the frame to take the shot. Place the subject at the intersection of the third line. No grid? No problem. Just mentally divide the viewfinder into thirds and place the subject as shown below.

Watch for distracting elements. 2. Look around at the elements captured in the frame. Novices focus their attention on their subject but miss the element in the shot that will cause them regret after that special moment passes never to be captured again. Look for overlooked distracting elements. In the example photo, the girl is framed correctly on the thirds line. A secondary element is also included, the pots of flowers, and even placed on the opposite third line, but because the photographer was mentally focusing on these rules, he/she didn’t

notice the telephone pole that appears to be growing from the subject’s head. Building looking flat . Objects look more attractive if taken on an angle rather than standing square in front of them. Building shot on Take real an angle. estate, for instance. Most photographers know that if a photo is taken directly in front of a house or building, it will look flat. The building will look much more attractive, however, if the photographer simply walks around the corner of the building to catch two sides. The building has dimension while appearing larger and more attractive. 3. Take photos of people using the same principles as with buildings. Capturing an angle provides a more flattering look. When a subject looks directly into a camera, their face flattens out. That’s why people hate their driver’s license photo or work I.D.

pictures – the worst pose is captured – but a portrait photographer knows the tip of providing Photo of flat face. depth to their face. Have the subject turn their head slightly. Perfect. Now Photo of angled face. shoot. 4. Look around to find a natural element to frame the subject within that visual enclosure. For example, use branches to frame the subject. Perhaps tall grass is the perfect element; lay down and shoot through the blades.

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sports section and seeing a basketball player jumping to shoot a hoop and the player was captured in midair? How about a baseball player taking a swing and the photographer caught an image of the ball leaving the bat? Care must be taken so that these photos are not ruined by the blur of the action. If a camera is not fast enough to stop this action, better leave this one alone. 7. Lastly, most photos are taken from standing height. Not good. If an interesting angle is desired, simply changed the physical stance. Try lying on the ground and shooting upward. How about shooting from a step ladder and shooting downward? Now, it’s time to say, “CHEESE!”

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just accumulate in your lint trap; signs your dryer vents are beginning to it can also build up in your dryer get clogged and need to be cleaned. vents. As most of us know, this lint • Regular loads of clothes are not dry is extremely flammable; it is the after a full cycle. buildup of this lint that can lead to • Clothes or the dryer are too hot to dryer fires. touch after use. Why have your dryer vents • The inside of the dryer has a damp, professionally cleaned. musty odor. As lint and other debris build up in • Loads begin taking progressively the dryer vents, it constricts airflow to longer and longer to dry completely. the dryer. With less air, the dryer is • The laundry room or area around forced to work harder to heat the the dryer becomes significantly air, producing hotter and hotter air warmer after use. as the dryer vents get progressively • More lint is found in the lint trap or more clogged. If the dryer vents are can be seen around exterior vents. not cleaned, the superheated air can By having your dryer vents ignite the lint in the vents and lead to professionally cleaned, you can help a home fire. protect your family by significantly The U.S. Consumer Product Safety reducing the risk of a dryer fire in Commission estimates that clogged your home. dryer vents are the cause of more than Black Hat Cleaning Services Owner 15,000 home fires each year. These dryer David Harris, Sr. helps homeowners fires cause more than $200 million in with honesty, integrity and damages to homes and properties – but unsurpassed professionalism. When can be largely prevented with regular you see him in his iconic black top hat, dryer vent cleanings. you know you’re getting the absolute Having your dryer vents best in chimney, air duct and dryer professionally cleaned can make your vent cleaning. home safer by reducing the risk of a David Harris, Sr. started his chimney dryer fire. sweep and dryer vent cleaning business Signs your dryer vents may be in 1977. Over the years, his company clogged. has evolved into a trusted name in the While it is recommended to have your business. “It’s amazing in this industry dryer vents cleaned about once per year, to have this kind of longevity,” he said. how often your dryer is used can impact “Everywhere I go, I wear my hat. I always how often they need to be maintained. wanted everyone to recognize my However, your dryer may be offering company with my black top hat.” you clues that it is time for a dryer The services provided by Black Hat vent cleaning! The following are six encompass comprehensive safety and Below: You can’t miss the Black Hat Cleaning van when it’s in your neighborhood.

overall health in the home. Chimney sweep services, as well as dryer duct cleaning, are essential for fire prevention, and air duct cleaning is vital for the air quality inside the home, ensuring a healthy breathing environment. These maintenance services also help keep your home smelling nice too. Fire burning chimneys are recommended to be cleaned depending on wood-burning capacity, with a standard recommendation of professional sweep every 3 to 4 ricks of wood burned. Gas burning fireplaces only need to be cleaned every 15 to 20 years. “If you’re not sure if your chimney needs cleaning, at least have it inspected,” David said. “If you’ve never had it cleaned, clean it!” Dryer duct cleaning is sometimes overlooked by homeowners but should be a top priority regarding fire safety. Many home fires are caused every year by the lint that gets trapped within the pipes and, once ignited, can quickly burn throughout a home. “Dryer lint is the best thing you can use to start a campfire,” said David. “It is highly flammable. You don’t want that trapped in your dryer vent as a fire hazard.” David’s sound advice for homeowners is only a small part of the comprehensive service provided by Black Hat. Honesty and integrity are at the forefront of his business practice and what his customers see when they see him in his top hat. “My customers know that they can trust me to be honest, and take care of them, give them peace of mind.” Over the years, just as David’s hat has gotten taller, the services have evolved to become more efficient, time-saving and thorough. Chimney cleaning can take up to 45 minutes. David loves his work and the people he serves. “This is my 43rd year in business with many more years ahead.”

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Summer Fun with Jana Jae Events The American Heritage Music Festival, The Cajun Festival and Fiddle Camp

BY CHRISTY STEPHENS

rand Lake has always been a popular destination for Oklahomans in the summer season, and Grove has three events every year that are eagerly anticipated: The American Heritage Music Festival, Cajun Fest and Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp. Jana Jae is an American country and bluegrass fiddler, well-known for being a regular performer on Hee-Haw, where she met and married co-star Buck Owens. She continues to perform with several bands, as well as continuing solo work, and has performed with many of the best known performers in country music. She is internationally recognized, and the city of Grove is proud to have such a dynamic and talented performer within the community. American Heritage Music Festival The American Heritage Music Festival is a long-standing one, with many more to come. “This is the 25th anniversary of the American Heritage Music Festival!” Jana Jae enthuses. “It all started when Grove wanted to have a fiddle contest, but they had no idea what to do…at first it was held in the blazing sun downtown on a flatbed, which is not good for those precious instruments… but everyone wanted to have a bigger, better one! So, they asked me to get involved, and we’ve enjoyed changing and improving the festival, and keep it going even through the Covid years. “The Chamber offered to help us during that tough time, and this will be the third year we have partnered. They share their beautiful outdoor stage, sound and lights, and we put on a super show for them! We’re at host campground of Snider’s Camp on June 9, Thursday evening, with good food trucks and tons of entertainment on stage; Friday, June 10, we will be at Wolf Creek Park for the actual Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest all day and all evening. We wind up Saturday with groups busking all over town, which is a lot of fun. It’s a super weekend with the whole town involved in festive family activities.” The American Heritage Music Festival

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takes place June 9, 10th and 11th at Snider’s Camp and Wolf Creek Park in Grove, Oklahoma. Cajun Fest July brings a little bit of Mardi Gras fun to Grove and Grand Lake! The arts, crafts and music festival will be held on July 2, bands will begin playing at 10:00a.m. and will continue to romp and rock throughout the day. Hosted by Jana Jae and the nonprofit organizations Grand Lake festivals, it is a carnival of a day and one that can be enjoyed by the entire family. “Cajun music has always been great fun, and we discovered how popular Cajun cuisine is right here in Oklahoma, too,” says Jana. “This is always a blast, with an authentic and very popular Cajun band from Louisiana, Cajun beads, a Mardi Gras party ambience, lots of vendors, and a very special headliner back by popular demand, the Ragin’ Cajun himself, Doug Kershaw! “This will be held in the air-conditioned Civic Center; plenty of room for dancing to the music and enjoying food and family fun as we celebrate our country’s birthday and cultural diversity. We have patriotic music also, and crooner Clint Walker can sing everything from Roy Orbison to Lee Greenwood’s ‘I’m Proud to Be an American. Folks come decked out in patriotic outfits, lake attire or dressed for Mardi Gras – it all works together for more fun.” Lovely hand-crafted jewelry and Native American art, and a variety of crafts will be on display to view and buy; and in addition to the wonderful spread of Cajun food, more traditional and “every day” food such as hamburgers and hot-dogs will be available. Also contributing to the organization of Cajun Fest is the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for Cajun Fest are $10, and kids enter for free! Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp & Music Festival If you want to learn how to play, it is always helpful to learn from the best! Music is obviously Jana’s passion; and it

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comes through both in her playing and her teaching. Joining her are many notable musicians, to learn from, see, enjoy watching and listening, and with whom to play. “The Fiddle Camp is my opportunity to teach and share the music that has enriched my life so much,” declares Jana. “We have 20 excellent instructors for all ages, all levels and all acoustic instruments! Not just for fiddles – we have guitar, mandolin, viola, cello, bass, djembe drums, rhythm spoons, bones, even ukulele! Also, music arranging, how to overcome stage fright, how to play in a band, how to improvise, how to play in a contest, and more! “Coaching is in small groups according to interest, level and age…we’ll have pros sharing with attendees. So much fun learning goes on, it’s my favorite festival of the year!” Daytime events (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), which include workshops, Master demonstrations and group sessions will be at the Grove Civic Center. Evening events are as follows: Friday evening, beginning at 6 p.m, includes a barbecue dinner and kick-off party, with bluegrass friends and jamming; Saturday evening, also beginning at 6 p.m., features a fish fry dinner, an open stage with jam sessions; Sunday evening wraps up with an open stage, jam session informal Pickin’ Party. Schedules and registrations are available online, www.grandlakefestivals.com. For more information about the American Heritage Music Festival, Cajun Fest and Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp & Music Festival, call Grand Lake Festivals at (918) 786-8896, or visit the website at www. grandlakefestivals.com.

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BARTLESVILLE June 10 OKM Music Festival Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Reserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville www.woolaroc.org/ calendar-of-events (918) 336-0307

June 25-26 Kidsfest at Woolaroc Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Reserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville www.woolaroc.org/calendar-of-events (918) 336-0307 July 4 - 9:30pm Bartlesville Freedomfest Sooner Park 420 SE Madison Blvd., Bartlesville bartlesvillekiwanis.org (918) 977-3400

BIXBY

June 10 at 3pm - June 12 at 4pm Rummage at The Ranch: Barn Sale & Craft Fair Tickets $10 181 Ranch 3913 E 181st St S, Bixby 181ranch.ticketleap.com/rummageat-the-ranch-2022 June 22-25 - All Day Green Corn Festival Charley Young Park 50 W Dawes Ave, Bixby bixbyoptimist.com (918) 366-0215

June 24 - 1pm to 5pm Green Corn Festival Youth Talent Show Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss, Bixby (918) 366-4841 June 29 - 2pm to 3pm Literary Ladies of Bixby Book Club Bixby Library - Meeting Room 20 E. Breckenridge, Bixby events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6313497 (918) 549-7323 July 1 - 7pm to 10pm Bixby Freedom Celebration Bentley Park Sports Complex 8505 E. 148th St. S., Bixby bixbyfreedomcelebration.com

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June 1-3 - 10am Rotary Rooster Egg Hunt Win a ride in the Rooster Day Parade and $1,000! Broken Arrow Public Access Areas (918) 251-5311 June 4 - 8am to 3pm Summer Science Smackdown SW Corner of New Orleans Square 3762 S. Elm Pl., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/our-city/ resources/community-calendar (918) 808-7391

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July 16 - 10am to 3pm Taste of Summer Central Park Community Center 1500 S Main St., Broken Arrow tasteofsummerba.com (918) 259-8437 July 30 - 5:30pm to 10pm Water Lantern Festival Events Park 21101 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow waterlanternfestival.com/tulsa.php Aug. 12-13 - 9am to 5pm Woodcarving and Art Festival Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow eowa.us (918) 251-8734

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(918) 394-4330 July 18-22 - 9am to 4pm Kanakuk Day Camp The Bridge Bixby 7731 E 119th Dr., Bixby afleet@bridgetulsa.com (918) 394-4330

BROKEN ARROW

Every Saturday, June, 8am to Noon Rose District Farmers Market 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/farmersmarket (918) 259-2411

June 4 9-Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament Broken Arrow Lanes 4701 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow brokenarrowchamber.com/ community-events/ (254) 449-2911 June 9-12 - 6pm Rooster Days Festival Central Park 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow roosterdays.com (918) 251-1518 June 21 - 7am to 6pm

Happy Hands Education Center Golf Tournament Indian Springs Country Club 16006 East 131st St S. Broken Arrow happyhands.org

Port City Volkswagon Show 2022 Rogers Point Park 4000 U.S. Rte. 66, Claremore golfinvite.net/portcityvolkswagenshow June 11 - 6:30pm A Mardi Gras Grand Ball Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa yst.org/gala2022 (918) 582-0061 June 22-25 - 4pm to 10pm LibertyFest Fireworks (on 25th only), Live Music, Food, Carnival games, Bounce House, Dunk Tank, and more. Rogers Point Park 4000 U.S. Rte 66, Claremore cityofcatoosa.org/Calendar.aspx (918) 266-2505

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July 8 – 6pm to 9pm Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala Art, auction, fashion and music Bella Donna Event Center 2188 N. Hwy. 167, Catoosa Rt66nativeartsalliance.org (918) 277-2278 July 9 - 10am to 5pm Rt. 66 Arts Festival Food, Live Music, Artists 1801 N HWY 66. Catoosa rt66nativeartsalliance.org/events/ rt-66-arts-festival (918) 755-6628 July 28 - 9am to 10:30am Word Search Rolling Hills Senior Center 801 N 193rd E Ave., Catoosa rollinghills.us (918) 266-5500

CLAREMORE June 5 - 2 to 3:30pm Follow the Butterfly Trail Teaching Garden at Will Rogers Park visitclaremore.org (918) 923-2085

Will’s Wild West Kids Camp Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719 June 20 - 7pm Master Gardeners Association Presentation: Reighly Hendrix Rogers County Building 416 S. Brady, Claremore mgaroco.com (918) 923-4958

July 2 - 6pm to 10:30pm Claremore’s 4th of July Celebration Claremore Lake Park

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July 8-9 - 5pm to 9am Overnight at the Chuckwagon

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1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719

June 23, July 23 6pm to 9pm Lilac Festival Food Truck Thursday Downtown Claremore 422 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore visitclaremore.org

August 6 - 9am to 4pm 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore visitclaremore.org

June 24, July 29 - 5:45pm

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June 18, July 16 10am to 5pm Will’s Cowboy Trader Days at the Ranch Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719 June 18, July 16 1pm to 3pm Family Day atWill Rogers Birthplace Ranch Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719 June 20-22 - 8:30am to 12:30pm

Will Rogers Memorial Movie Night Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719 June 25 - 8am to 3pm Claremore’s Indoor Flea Market Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore visitclaremore.org June 25-26 - 8am to 5pm Hunter Jumper Horse Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore okhunterjumper.com OHJAInc@gmail.com

COLLINSVILLE June 9 - 3pm to 4pm Mermaid Sugar Scrub Collinsville Library - Meeting Room 1223 Main, Collinsville events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6403246 (918) 549-7323 June 9 - 6pm to 8pm Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Summerfest 2022 Collinsville City Plaza 1126 W. Main Street. Collinsville collinsvillechamber.org/ community-calendar (918) 371-4703 June 9 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Summer Movies

Collinsville City Plaza 1126 W. Main Street, Collinsville collinsvillechamber.org/communitycalendar (918) 371-4703 July 2 - All Day Independence Day Celebration Parade on Main Street beginning at 9am Main Street, Collinsville cityofcollinsville.com/Calendar (918) 371-1010

DISNEY July 1 Picture in Scripture AmphitheaterDamascus Road 36656 S. 510 Rd., Eucha pictureinscripture.com (918) 435-8207 July 3 - 9:30pm Grand Lake Fireworks 322 W. Main St., Disney grandlakefireworks.com (918) 261-8886

EDMOND

July 4 Liberty Fest Parade - 9am Broadway from 2nd St. to Ayers. Fireworks - 9:30pm Hafer Park, 103 S. Bryant libertyfest.org

JENKS

June 7 - 9am to 9:30am Oklahoma Aquarium Storytime 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6383359 (918) 549-7323 June 24 - 6:30pm to 8am ZZZs in the Seas Oklahoma Aquarium (continued on next page)

Register at Cedar Point Church in Claremore at 8 am Every child will receive a rod & reel, tackle pack and live bait! FREE KID ACTIVITIES, LUNCH & WEIGH-IN STATION Organized By Lazy J’s Tackle & Hopecentralbank.net Harbor

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300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks okaquarium.org (918) 296-3474 July 4 - All Day BoomFest Hosted by The City of Jenks Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks jenkschamber.com (918) 299-5883 Aug. 20 - 1 to 4pm Salsa Festival Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks

KETCHUM July 4 - 5 to 10:30pm 2022 Duck Creek Fireworks In front of Cherokee and Arrowhead Yacht Cluubs on Grand Lake 33152 Browning Lane, Afton grandlakeliving.com

LAWTON July 2 Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Fest Elmer Thomas Park Third and NW Ferris Ave., Lawton

MIDWEST CITY July 4 - 6pm Tribute to Liberty Joe B. Barnes Regional Park Off East Reno Ave., Midwest City midwestcityok.org

MUSKOGEE June 1-5 Saturdays & Sundays 10:30am to 6pm Plus Memorial Day, May 30 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival Castle of Muskogee 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee okcastle.com (918) 687-3625

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June 4 - 7pm to 9pm Symphony in the Park Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee muskogeechamber.org (918) 682-2401 June 15-July 4 - 9am to 9pm Fireworks at the Castle Castle of Muskogee 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee okcastle.com (918) 687-3625 July 1-2 - 7pm to 10pm Bull Riders Muskogee Civic Center 425 Boston St, Muskogee muskogeeciviccenter.com/events (918) 684-6363 July 2 - 8am to Noon Muskogee Farmers’ Market 425 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee muskogeefarmersmarket.org muskogeefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

OWASSO Saturdays, June - July 9am to 1pm Farmers Market Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 (918) 376-1539 June 3 - 10:30am to 11:15am Hot Toast Music Company Band Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso hottoastmusic.com (918) 549-7323 June 6 - 10:30am to 11:15am Will Parker: Music for Kids Ages 1-100 Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6380443 (918) 549-7323

July 21-23 - Times Vary

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. Bass Reeves Western History Conference Three Rivers Museum 220 Elgin St., Muskogee bassreevesconference.com (918) 686-6624

OKLAHOMA CITY July 4 - All Day OKC Fouth Fest Fireworks begin at 9:45pm Boathouse District 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City riversportokc.org/events

June 17, July 22 4pm to 10pm Friday Night Live Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 (918) 376-1539 July 4 - 9 to 10pm Red, White and Boom Fireworks Fireworks will be launched from The Greens in Owasso Free Admission 13600 East 84th St N., Owasso cityofowasso.com (918) 376-1539

PONCA CITY

July 4 - Dark Fireworks Lake Ponca 1688 L.A. Cann Drive, Ponca City visitponcacity.com Aug. 25-28 Ponca Tribe’s Annual Celebration White Eagle Park 20 White Eagle Dr., Ponca City

PORTER

July 14-16 - 5pm to 10pm 2022 Porter Peach Festival 447 Main St, Porter porterpeachfestivals.com (918) 869-0362

PRYOR

June 10-11 84th Annual 4-Way Rodeo 2200 NE 1st Street, Pryor 4wayrodeo.com/schedule (918) 637-5603

SAND SPRINGS

June 10 - 10:30am to 11:30am Zoo 2 U Pratt Library - Meeting Room 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6403302 (918) 549.7638 July 1 - 2pm to 3pm Water Balloon Launching! Charles Page Library 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6440134 (918) 549-7521

SAPULPA

Saturdays in June, July 7:30am to 11am Route 66 Farmers Market

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Sapulpa Courthouse parking lot 222 S. Dewey, Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/FarmersMarket.html (918) 224-5709 2nd Tuesday of June, July - 5pm to 7:30pm Ladies Night Out Downtown Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/ LadiesNightOut.html (918) 224-5709 1st & 3rd Friday in June, July Food Truck Friday Main Street in Sapulpa 15 North Water Street. Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/index.html (918) 224-5709 3rd Friday of June, July 7pm to 9pm Rock the Route 2022 Concert Series South East corner of Park and Hobson Street, Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/RockTheRoute.html (918) 224-5709 June 3-5 & 10-12 Flowers for Algernon Sapulpa Community Theater 124 S Water St., Sapulpa sapulpatheatre.org (918) 227-2169 June 11 - 2pm to 6pm Kite Festival Hollier Park 900 W Okmulgee Ave., Sapulpa (918) 227-5151 July 18-22 - 9am to 4pm Arts Explore! Holmes Park Elementary 1231 E Dewey Ave. Sapulpa (918) 224-0170 Aug. 1-31

Sapulpa Route 66 Farmers Market Main Street 222 S Dewey, Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/FarmersMarket.html (918) 224-5709 Aug. 9 - 5-7:30pm Ladies Night Out Downtown Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/ LadiesNightOut.html (918) 224-5709

TENKILLER July 3 - Dusk Fireworks at Lake Tenkiller Tenkiller State Park 448159 E. 979 Rd., Vian (918) 489-5025

TULSA

Aug. 19 - 7 to 9pm Rock the Route South East corner of Park and Hobson St, Sapulpa (918)-224-5709

SKIATOOK

July 4 Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks start 30 mins after dark Skiatook Municipal Airport 1501 S Lombard Ln, Skiatook skiatookchamber.com (918) 396-3702

June 2 - 10am to 11am Garden Play Thursday Central Library - Tandy Garden 400 Civic Center, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6376514 (918) 549-7323 Thursdays, June 2 thru Aug 4 - 7pm to 9pm Summers Fifth Night Utica Square 1709 Utica Square, Tulsa uticasquare.com/events/summersfifth-night (918) 742-5531 June 3 - 8am Kids Yoga at the Zoo Tulsa Zoo

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SPERRY July 4 Fire over the Water Fireworks start 15 mins after dark Cross Timbers Marina, Skiatook Lake 12301 CrossTimbers Dr, Sperry crosstimbersmarina.com (918) 288-2332

STILLWATER July 1 - 9:35pm Boomer Blast Boomer Lake Lakeview Road & North Boomer Road stillwater.org

6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org (918) 669-6600 June 3 - 6pm to 9pm International Jazz Fest Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa guthriegreen.com/events-calendar/ (918) 574-2421 June 3-5 Dylan and the Beats Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 East Reconciliation Way, Tulsa calendar.utulsa.edu/event/dylanand-the-beats (918) 631-4419

June 4 - 10am Tulsa VegFest 2022 Guthrie Green 111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa guthriegreen.com/events-calendar/ (918) 574-2421 June 4 - 10am to 3pm Dog Days of Summer Meadow Gold District 1324 E 11th St S, Tulsa meadowgold66@gmail.com June 5 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm Disney Princess Tea Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com (918) 834-9900 June 6 - 1pm to 2pm Will Parker: Music for Kids Ages 1-100 Zarrow Regional Library South Meeting Room 2224 W. 51st St., Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6380599 (918) 549-7323 June 6-11 National Garden Week Summit Club 15 W. 6th St., Tulsa summittulsa.com (918) 582-5243 June 10-11 - All Day Tulsa Tough Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa guthriegreen.com/events-calendar/ (918) 574-2421 June 11 - 10am to 1pm Ripple Effect | Pool & Splash Pad Open House Tulsa Dream Center 200 W 46th St N, Tulsa tulsadreamcenter.org (918) 430-9984 (continued on next page)

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June 11-12 The Second Hurricane Liddy Doenges Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 June 14-19 Oklahoma! Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 June 25 - 8am The Runway Run 2022 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa tulsamuseum.org (918) 834-9900 June 25 - Noon Boulder Dash 2022 Welltown Brewing 114 W. Archer St., Tulsa Boulderdashtulsa.com (918) 221-8893 June 25-26 Route 66 Road Fest SageNet Center, Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa route66roadfest.com/event/route66-road-fest-tulsa/ (918) 744-1113 July 1 & 2 - 7:05pm, July 3 - 6:05pm Tulsa Drillers Games and Firework Shows ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa milb.com/tulsa/tickets/singlegame-tickets (918) 744-5998 July 2 - 6pm to 9pm First Friday Art Crawl Tulsa Arts District /thetulsaartsdistrict.org/first-fridayart-crawl/

July 4 - 7:30am Fleet Feet Firecracker 5K-7:30am, 5K Stroller Race-7:25am 418A E. Second St., Tulsa Blue Dome District fleetfeet.com July 4 - 6pm to 10pm Folds of Honor FreedomFest DreamKeepers Park 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, Tulsa freedomfesttulsa.com (918) 596-2001 July 6 - 11am to 11:30am Make-and-Take Crafts Rudisill Regional Library Ancestral Hall 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6278881 (918) 549-7323 July 8-10 - 6pm Rush Fest Music Festival 2224 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa facebook.com/RushFestMusic

tulsaracewaypark.com (918) 437-7223 July 17-18 - Times Vary Tulsa Rock Gem Mineral and Jewelry Show Exchange Center at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa tulsarockandmineralsociety.org (918) 266-1687 July 19 - 6pm 4th Annual Lipsync Battle $50 Per Team $5 Audience Admission Pathways Adult Learning Center 4102 E. 61st St., Tulsa pathwaysok.org/battle (918) 859-0060 July 19-24 Anastasia Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. July 10 - 6:30pm The Masked Singer Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsatheater.com/event/the-maskedsinger (918) 582-7239 July 15-17 - 9am to 6pm An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa, OK SageNet Center Expo at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa aaoth.com July 16 - 7pm Black Light Run Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park 3101 N Garnett Rd, Tulsa

July 21 - 5pm to 7pm Boba Party Schusterman-Benson Library Meeting Room 3333 E. 32nd Place, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6466678 (918) 549-7323 July 22-24 - Times Vary Home and Garden Show of Oklahoma Exchange Center at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa coxradiotulsa.com (918) 523-2067 July 25 - Noon to 12:50pm Music Sandwiched In: Shelby Eicher and Tommy Crook

Central Library Aaronson Auditorium (L01) 400 Civic Center, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6466803 (918) 549-7323 Aug. 4 - 7-9pm Summers Fifth Night Utica Square 1709 Utica Square, Tulsa uticasquare.com/events/summersfifth-night (918) 742-5531 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Tulsa Route 66 Main Street 1648 Southwest Boulevard and ending at 4377 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa (918) 445-4457 Aug. 6 - 6-9pm Bingo Bash 2022 OU-Tulsa Founders Hall 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa tulsaspca.org/bingo-bash (918) 428-7722 Aug. 18 - 11:30am to 1:30pm Community Food and Resource Festival at TCC Northeast TCC Northeast Campus 3727 E Apache St, Tulsa foodonthemoveok.com

YUKON July 3 - 8am to 10pm, July 4 - 5pm to 10pm Freedom Fest Yukon City Park & Chisholm Trail Park 2200 S. Holly, 500 W. Vandament yukonok.gov/freedom-fest

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