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Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo Returns to Northeastern Oklahoma

BY TOM FINK

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fter pleasing crowds for more than three-quarters of a century, drawing contestants from across the state, region and country, and being named by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Woman’s Rodeo Association (WRPA) as Small Rodeo of the Year, what’s next for the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo?

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“If anything, the rodeo has grown – it’s grown in popularity among contestants, which we’ve been seeing an increase in those coming to compete every year – last year, we had 745 (contestants) which was a record number for us,” said Tanya Andrews, executive director, Visit Claremore. “It has consistently grown, and with the PRCA, the Stampede Rodeo was consistently in the ‘small rodeo’ category, until this year, when we’ll be moving up into the ‘medium’ category for the first time in this rodeo’s history.”

While in the “small rodeo” category, the Will Rogers

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Stampede PRCA Rodeo was named six times (out of being nominated seven times) as Small Rodeo of the Year, but with the rodeo’s new classification, this means “bigger and better things” for both contestants and attendees, Andrews said.

“No. 1, I think this shows (rodeo) contestants that we are a serious contender in the PRCA circuit, as going from the small to medium classification, we’ve been able to add prize money,” she said. “We’re staying consistent in dates, times, etc. but when a contestant is having to choose which rodeos to compete in, the medium-sized rodeos simply offer more than the small rodeos do, and as such, we’re casting a wider net to attract a much broader assortment of potential new contestants.”

The new classification for the rodeo similarly means increased interest

from potential vendors, sponsors and attendees.

“Even with the new categorization, the rodeo will still have great entertainment, all the great performances – the bull-riding, saddle broncs, barrel racing, etc.,” she said. “We won’t be having a concert after the rodeo this year, but instead, we’re partnering with Claremore Main Street to have some activities at Boots on the Boulevard (monthly food truck event) May 26, at which, we’ll have live entertainment and a street dance in downtown Claremore.”

In addition to the rodeo itself, the arena also has seen improvements in recent years.

“The property owners, the Rodeo Arena Cooperative, have put significant time and money into significant infrastructure improvements,” she said. “Among these improvements, we’ve recently connected the bathrooms to the city sewer line, which was long-overdue as, for 75 years, the sewer lines (at the rodeo grounds) had been on septic. Before connecting to city utilities, the restrooms weren’t able to handle the capacity because of the crowds, which meant we would

have to bring in porta-potties during events.”

Further improvements planned for the rodeo arena are new bathrooms, a new concession stand, additional parking, and a new shelter to serve as the hospitality area, with “great interest” in private parties who are wanting to assist the cooperative toward helping upgrade the property to its full potential.

“With the growth of the rodeo over the past decade, it’s really turned into organizers and they’ll be helped. more of a destination event – people There’s a great camaraderie of people are coming here from all over from the community, people who the state, and many from have come together over the last outside the state,” she said. couple of years to help make this When asked what event possible.” distinguishes the Will Rogers Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Stampede PRCA Rodeo from Rodeo will be held May 26 through similar events across the May 29 at the Will Rogers Stampede state, Andrews said it was the Arena, 13601 East 480 Road in people.

Claremore.

“When we look at the For more information about the heritage of the Will Rogers 2022 Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Stampede PRCA Rodeo Rodeo, call 918-342-5357, email and the people who’ve been willrogersstampede@gmail.com or involved in it, those who visit www.willrogersstampede.com have been active in helping to put it on, whether through volunteering or helping to Will Rogers Stampede put it on, the consistency for Rodeo those contestants is important,” PRCA 13601 E. 480 RD. | CLAREMORE, OK she said. “The contestants (918) 342-5357 | WWW.WILLROGERSSTAMPEDE.COM  @WILLROGERSSTAMPEDE |  @VISITCLAREMORE know they can call the rodeo WWW.VALUENEWS.COM MAY 2022 ROGERS COUNTY VALUE NEWS

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Oklahoma Renaissance Festival 2 6 T H A N N UA L

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he Castle invites one and all to join the festivities of the 26th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival! Travel back to 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions and travelling Acrobats!

We celebrate the joyous return of the festival on Saturday April 30th. The patrons of Castleton shall be welcomed through the village gates by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and her Court of Nobles. Season Passes are now available on www.okcastle.com. Daily passes will with go live on March 1st (Great idea for unique gift options this spring).

10+ stages throughout the grounds provide guests with a steady stream of joyous entertainment. Plan to enjoy the exciting sounds of the Craic, or the hilarious balancing act of Bob the Juggler and join the merriment of the maypole dancing. The Washing Well Wenches will return to encourage clean living and slightly soiled humor, great fun for all ages.

New for 2022: The Wheel of Death Guests will marvel at this death-defying act which is featured 3 times per day

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from the Castle Keepe. For a bit more of a light-hearted show, guests are sure to enjoy the comedy of The Renaissance Men. Grab a bite and enjoy a show throughout the day! For a complete lineup for the season, please visit the Castle’s website.

Whether shopping for homemade desserts or fire forged weapons of the Castle’s Blacksmiths, the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is available for guests of all ages. The clothing is unique, the food is delicious and most importantly… the memories made are once in a lifetime! Check out www.

OKCASTLE.com for themes and events to coordinate with each weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to dress the part and have fun celebrating the history of Renaissance!

2022 Protocols: The Castleton mask mandate has been adjusted to “Strongly Encouraged”. We continue the crusade of defeating Covid and request that all guests please be courteous of others.

Dates and Hours Saturdays & Sundays: April 30 - June 5, plus Memorial Day, May 30, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Free Admission • Starting at 10am Traditional Cherokee Games with Cash Prizes!

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Everyone’s Invited to this FRIEN Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club’s “Old-Fashioned Picnic” back to the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

BY TOM FINK

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n America, there are few things more traditional than the family picnic.

This May, the members of the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club are bringing back one of their own community friendship traditions with the annual “Old Fashioned Picnic” in northeast Oklahoma – and the public is invited.

“The Old Fashioned Picnic is an event that’s been happening ever since the Pocahontas Club was founded in 1899, when picnics were the social gatherings of the day,” said Ollie Starr, longtime Pocahontas Left: Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club Officers (L-R) are Secretary Linda Coleman, Vice President Monta Ewing, President Celeste Tillery Right: A day in the countryside at Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch is good for the soul.

Right: Enjoy lots of live entertainment, games, and demonstrations.

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NDSHIP EVENT! Club member. “As our club members are caretakers of the Cherokee culture, heritage and communities, we’ve continued to have this picnic every year, as it’s become one of our many traditions. It’s a FRIENDSHIP event where all ages can come and have fun in the country with games, entertainment, great food, demonstrations and shop vendors of all kinds.”

Starr said the first picnic – which originally included a dance – was first held in Talala, but over time, the location was changed to the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in nearby Oologah.

“The Birthplace Ranch is a perfect fit for this picnic, since Will Rogers himself was both a Cherokee and an early member of the club,” she said. “Our club has been holding this event from the very beginning, but this year, IWPC is partnering with the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the Cherokee

Nation to make this picnic even better.”

Gates at the Birthplace Ranch are scheduled Above: Oh yes! Fresh made-from-scratch strawberry shortcake will be to open at 9 served for dessert. a.m., when the traditional will be the Country Fare Quilters Guild, hog fry and cooking also will begin onTrade Days.” site. Live entertainment and activities Gospel music is slated to begin at start at 10 a.m.

10:45 a.m. and traditional Cherokee “I’ve been going to these picnics for at games – including Cherokee marbles, least 15 years, and each one is always a a cornstalk shoot, horseshoes, hatchet little different, so even if you’ve been to throwing and blow guns – followed one in the past, there’s something new by lunch at 12:15 p.m. You can even to see and do each time,” Starr said. “For see corn grinding and blacksmith example, the Cherokee Nation delegate demonstrations! to Congress, Kim Teehee, will be our (continued on next page) guest speaker, and new for this year

“The Birthplace Ranch is a perfect fit for this picnic, since Will Rogers himself was both a Cherokee and an early member of the club.”

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Above: Nothing like a good Hog Fry and watch lunch being prepared onsite.

Above: Beautiful vistas of Oologah Lake are amazing at Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch. (continued from previous page)

Cost for lunch is free, but a $10 donation is suggested and appreciated.

Fresh made-from-scratch strawberry shortcake will be served for dessert.

Pottery and basket-making events are planned, with more “hands-on” events to be held this year than in previous years.

Starr noted that the event is now as it was from its very beginning, an

opportunity for people from all walks of life, club members, non-club members, Native American or not, to get together in a social gathering to enjoy oneanother’s company and learn more about Cherokee heritage.

The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club’s annual Old Fashioned Picnic will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, 9501 E. 380 Road, Oologah, OK.

For more information, contact Ollie Starr at 918-760-7499 or email olliecstarr@gmail.com, Celeste Tillery at 918-724-3006 or visit the group’s website at www.indianwpc.org.

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Above: Horses, cattle and other critters can be seen on the ranch.

Above: Shop onsite at Trader Days, drawings and lots of good country fun are co-sponsored by Cherokee Nation and Will Rogers Memorial Museum.

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Above: Dancing at the Old-Fashioned Picnic.

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Above: The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club friendship events include delicious food and Cherokee culture.

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Community leader David McAfee presented the awards to these recipients who have been passionate about the improvement and growth of Catoosa.

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Special Events Planned at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch Easter thru Christmas, there are entertaining activities and events for the entire family.

BY KATHY SMITH

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pring kicks off a whole new list of activities and entertainment at the Will Rogers Museum and Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch.

There are monthly events such as Family Days, Learning Lectures, Will’s Cowboy Trader Days, and Movie Nights. Moreover, this year’s plans for their MAIN EVENTS include an April 20,000 egg Easter Egg Hunt, Will’s Wild West Kids Camp in June, in July kids will love staying overnight in the Memorial Museum at Overnight at the Chuckwagon, the spectacular Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-in comes in August, Halloween Night, Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival and movie-making Dog-Iron Awards dominate November, and Will’s Country Christmas and Santa Pictures round out the holiday season.

There’s never a dull moment at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, never! Most of their activities are free of charge, however, some do have small fees and can be listed “Space is Limited.”

If you are unaware, there are two locations where activities and events take place. First, if you hear locals talking, they will often refer to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum at 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK – as THE MEMORIAL; next, locals will mention Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch at 9501 E. 380 Rd. in Oologah, OK – THE BIRTHPLACE. Every day is a great day at the Memorial and Birthplace. The Memorial Museum is located on 20 lush hilltop acres. The expansive lawn is great for outdoor events and picnics. Be astonished at all there is to see and do...it houses the world’s largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia and his entire collection of writings. In 2015, Gordon Kuntz donated the 2nd largest collection of items to the Memorial Museum including one-of-a-kind movie posters, movie stills, books, correspondence and much more. The Memorial is a worldclass museum with extraordinary paintings, sculptures and other artifacts within the collection. Beyond learning about Will Rogers, there are numerous student

education programs; as well as many opportunities to volunteer.

The Birthplace Ranch is a beautiful country setting where you can take a leisurely self-guided tour through the historic Rogers ranch house, and catch a glimpse at what life was like on a late nineteenth-century ranch in Indian Territory. See the era-correct barn, livestock grazing in their pastures, and enjoy the beautiful, hilltop view of Oologah Lake.

Hiking and equestrian trails are available through the cattle pastures in the valley.

Airplanes may land on our grass airstrip in the hay meadow west of the Rogers ranch house.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Memorial Museum Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bring the kids to one of the biggest and most fun Easter Egg Hunts. 20,000 eggs with candy and prizes in each one, compliments of Cedar Point Church.

Will’s Wild West Kids Camp at the Memorial Museum Monday, June 20, 2022, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1 p.m.

This three-day camp will teach kids about Will’s life and character with activities, games and lots of fun. Space is limited.

Overnight at the Chuckwagon at the Memorial Museum Friday, July 8, 2022, 5 p.m. thru Saturday, July 9, 2022, 9 a.m.

Give your kids the unique experience of staying overnight in a museum. Fun activities, crafts, movies and food. Space is limited.

Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-In at the Birthplace Ranch Saturday, August 13, 2022, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bring the whole family! Vintage planes, classic cars, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. Day of Remembrance at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs.

Halloween Night at the Memorial Museum Monday, October 31, 2022, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Bring your kids for a fun and safe Trick or Treat experience. Local businesses will provide candy and there will be a costume contest.

Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival and 2022 Dog-Iron Awards (Submit entries now thru August 31, 2022) at the Memorial Museum November 2-8, 2022 The festival is family-friendly and it will be several days of movies, chats, networking and activities. The Dog-Iron Awards ceremony takes place Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Will’s Country Christmas at the Birthplace Ranch Friday, December 2, 2022, 5 p.m. thru Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9 p.m.

Bring the whole family to this traditional Christmas event. Hayrides, carriage rides, train rides, crafts, games, vendors, food trucks and fun!

Santa Pictures at the Memorial Museum Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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e want to put your best Claremore, Oklahoma photo in the spotlight.

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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.

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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.

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 Watch for distracting regret after that elements. 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.

Building looking flat .

A secondary element is also included, the pots of flowers, and even placed on the opposite third line, but Building shot on because the an angle.

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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.

Objects look more attractive if taken on an angle rather than standing square in front of them. Take real 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.

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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 depth to their face. Have the subject turn their head slightly. Perfect.

Now shoot.

4. Look around to find a natural element to frame the subject within Framing subject that visual from below. enclosure.

For example, use branches to frame the subject.

Perhaps tall grass is Framing from the side. the perfect element; lay down and shoot through the blades.

5. Viewers look at pictures Framing around the subject. sequentially.

That means they take in elements one at a time while their eyes move around the image. Photographers can take photos that purposely plan where the viewers’ eyes move.

One way to do that is to use a technique called leading lines.

Use an element that provides a line – a railroad track, a path, a road or a fence line – to guide the viewers’ eyes to the focal point. Don’t leave them with leading lines only that line is like the bridge that leads to nowhere.

Instead place Leading lines the subject, to subject.

the focal point, at the end of the leading lines.

6. The most engaging photo technique of all is stop action.

Sports photos are often stopaction photos.

Remember opening a newspaper to the sports section and seeing a basketball Capture action as it player jumping happens . 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 Ladders provide a interesting top/down view. angle is desired, simply changed the physical stance. Try Use squatting for lying on low action . the ground and shooting upward.

How about shooting from a step Lay down for an ladder and unusual low angle. shooting downward?

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Creating your fabulous look doesn’t involve clothes and shoes alone. Possibly, the best outfit can look boring, plain or average without a fun pair of earrings or a terrific necklace.

Many of us know that picking out the perfect outfit can be frustrating. Even more exasperating is trying to pick out the perfect jewelry to go with it. So why not carefully choose quality pieces that will reflect the best impression? You can make it easy on yourself by choosing a special pair of earrings to pair with almost everything.

The District on Main, located at 406 W. Will Rogers Blvd in Claremore offers an exceptional selection of ladies’ apparel, home accessories, jewelry, handbags and gifts that appeal to all ages and tastes.

Brighton jewelry and accessories are a fashion leader at The District. Everyday dressing is made easy with their plethora of quality brands including Along with Brighton, they also feature Kendra Scott, Z Supply, Dear John Denim, Kancan Jeans, LivyLu, Tribal Sportswear, Ivy Jane, Liverpool, Nora Fleming, Musee, BruMate, Blue Q, Corksicle, Rifle and much more.

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Your visit to the District on Main is your one-stopshop for all of your clothing needs for special occasions, everyday wear, or a simple day out with friends.

It is a fashion-forward boutique with trendy and classic clothing appropriate for all ages at affordable prices. They also offer unique gifts for men, women and children; along with a great assortment of cards for any occasion.

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Rogers County Building • 416 S. Brady, Claremore Master Gardeners Association speaker, Reighly Hendrix, will give a presentation on the many aspects of developing and maintaining Rogers County Farmers Market and how others can get involved.

Reighly graduated from Oklahoma State University where she studied Agricultural Communication. She has a strong passion for farmers markets, buying local and getting to know those who produce the food she buys. Most Saturdays and Wednesdays during the months of May-October, you can find her at the Rogers County Farmers Market talking to vendors and getting to know the customers at the market.

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Claremore’s Indoor Flea Market May 21

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Cherokee National Treasure to be featured at Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala

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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 fundraisers, namely, the annual Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala.

“The Vault had its opening event in February and it was jam-packed – it was very successful,” said Betsy Swimmer, Vault Gallery director ant Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance co-founder, “but as the organization is made up of volunteers, funding comes through events, the biggest of these being our upcoming gala event.”

In addition to being a crucial fundraiser, the gala also will be an 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 cultural skills to other Choerokees, assuring that the Cherokee culture will be carried forward to future generations.

Vazquez a native of Vinita, was awarded “Cherokee National Treasure – Master Craftsman” by the Cherokee Nation in 2012.

“The organization (Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance) actually sponsors this event, which will also incorporate a silent auction and a fashion show that’s really going to be unlike any other (fashion show),” she said. “Several of our artists actually design clothing, so we’re going to 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 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 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. on Friday, July 8, at the Bella Donna Event Center at 2188 N. Highway 167 in Catoosa.

Several levels of sponsorship are available. For more information, email destinationcatoosa@gmail.com or call 918-277-2278.

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Left: Betsy Swimmer and her grandson Colin Browne are members of the Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance, and key staff at the Vault Gallery in Catoosa, where Native American artisans display their work.

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If Not You? Who? Fulfilling Employment Opportunities at Home of Hope

BY TOM FINK

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ew can dispute that we live in interesting times, and they’re particularly interesting if you’re an employer.

With the impact of COVID still being felt throughout workforce, businesses and companies continue to struggle employing and retaining dependable staff members. As such, it can be challenging to find good employees – good, but not impossible.

Enter Home of Hope and Rogers County Training Center.

“Home of Hope, as a whole, works with more than 270 men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we’ve been doing this since 1968,” said Ralph Richardson, CEO, Home of Hope. “We’re in five

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counties throughout northeast Oklahoma: Rogers County, Craig County, Delaware County, Ottawa County and Mayes County, so we’re kind of all over (Oklahoma).”

Richardson said Home of Hope’s motto reflects the service that they provide in homes, neighborhoods, and communities within the five counties they serve.

“As far as jobs go, we have an incredible array of direct care jobs,” he said. “The people we employ for the residential jobs are called ‘direct support professionals’, and their jobs are sometimes one-on-

one, sometimes it’s a small group of people living in the same house, but either way, it’s very personal, very engaged work. It’s about being involved in people’s lives.”

Home of Hope’s purpose is to help empower those with disabilities, to which ends, it works with those facing intellectual or physical challenges to help employ them and to be as independent as possible.

“We work with people that need 24-hours-a-day care in their home settings, those who need help with the basics of looking after themselves, and we also work with people who are highly independent – those who have jobs outside of the home, who drive their own vehicles, etc.,” he said. “So we have an incredible range of people with whom we work, and the opportunities for them (as employees) are as diverse as they are.”

Richardson said Home of Hope is always accepting new workers, but it has some employees who have

“We have an incredible range of people with whom we work, and the opportunities for them (as employees) are as diverse as they are.”

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been with the company for 10, 20 and in some cases, even 30 years.

“Many of our employees don’t even think about doing anything else – they just enjoy being a part of people’s lives, and it’s been extremely gratifying for us to be able to change people’s lives,” he said. “That’s the residential side of it, but there’s also the vocational side, of which Rogers County Training Center in Claremore is a big part, but we do also have vocational settings and provide jobs and job training in all of the communities we’re in.”

Referred to as “job coaches,” employees in the vocational settings are trained to work as independently as they can, given their respective disability.

Some work directly at Home of Hope while others work in the community.

“Our job coaches are doing something that many of them have been told their whole lives that they never would – hold a job and earn a paycheck,” he said. “For them, as well as for us, that’s very rewarding.”

Whether the jobs are residential or vocational, Richardson said Home of Hope is “always hiring.”

“This is a place with great benefits, but also a place which is also like a family,” he said. “The people here are a great support to one another, they’re here sharing a common sense of meaning and purpose, and we’ve really been blessed with an incredible staff of people. Those who work for us are here for a reason in that they have a passion for work, they want to prove themselves to themselves, as well as to their employers. That creates a sense of connection...a sense of community.”

In Claremore, Home of Hope staff does contract work, such as building boat lifts for nearby HydroHoist, sorting hangers for an outside company, and several others.

“One of our key activities also involves recycling, whether it be cardboard, paper, textile or other forms (of recycling), and in fact, RCTC is a recycling drop-off for cardboard and paper products,” he said. “We also man the Metropolitan Environmental Trust (MET) location in Claremore, so people in the community have really gotten to know our clients.”

In addition to employing and providing employment, Home of Hope is always seeking businesses to partner with to help provide jobs for those with disabilities.

“One thing that’s happened in

recent years, so many people who were at retirement age have stopped working,” he said. “Many people find that works for them, but others find that they really want to be doing something they care about. Maybe they don’t want to get back into the ‘rat race’, but want to do something they believe in. We’ve had a good number of people over the years who have come to Home of Hope in that context, just wanting to do something they love, and we’re able to give them those opportunities.”

To ask about or apply for employment at Home of Hope, visit their website at www. homeofhope.com, or simply text HOPE to 918-262-4440.

Any employers in the community who are interested in learning about hiring people with disabilities through our programs, they may contact Home of Hope’s Vocational Director Rick Davis at 918-810-6757.

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Rooster Days Festival, June 9 - 12

Mark Your Calendars for a FUN TIME in Broken Arrow!

BY CHRISTY STEPHENS

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klahoma hosts many festivals that are praise-worthy; and one of the biggest festivals is Rooster Days in Broken Arrow. The annual Rooster Days Festival dates have recently changed – the previously announced dates took place in May, but the new dates are now June 9 through June 12. Other changes, all progressive, are also occurring and add to the overall enjoyment of the festivities.

“We have transitioned to a Cashless system this year,” explains Amber Hinkle, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Events Director. “This means our guests will not have to stop and purchase food tickets, as they have had to do in years past. This year, they can use their personal debit and credit cards at all our food vendor locations, without having to first stop and purchase food tickets. If we have guests who prefer to use cash, we will have a “Cash to Card Coop,” where they can exchange their cash for a gift card

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that can be used on-site with our food vendors. We hope this allows attendees to get to the fun faster than ever before!”

Rooster Days is a long standing and important tradition to the city of Broken Arrow and indeed, many people within the state go out of their way to attend.

The festival offers indoor and outdoor vendors, crowd favorite food stands, and entertainment in various forms.

Musical acts are highly anticipated; and the change in dates for the festival has not affected the lineup.

“We were fortunate that all of our previously announced musical guests were available for these new dates, so our lineup remains the same,” asserts Hinkle.

Musicians performing at Rooster Days includes Travis Kidd, The Crowe Band, the Red Dirt Rangers, Braden Jamison and the Neon Strangers, and Weston Horn and the Hush.

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communities with new ride options, new promotions and an updated midway experience,” enthuses Jennifer Conway, president and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. “We are looking forward to a great relationship with Wagner’s Carnival and all the new amenities and promotions they will provide to the Rooster Days festival.”

Well-known as the longest running festival in Oklahoma, Rooster Days is a family fun even for all ages. Attendees always look forward to making delightful new memories every year; the festival always has activities, food and music for all ages, and the Rooster Days Parade always a great favorite enjoyed by all.

Dates and times for the established happenings of Rooster Days are as follows: • Rooster Days Fun Run: June 11, 2022, 8:05a.m., Central Park • Rooster Days 5K Run: June 11, 2022, 8:00a.m., Central Park • Rooster Days Parade: June 10, 2022, 4:00p.m., Main Street (starts at College Street and ends at Mason Drive) • Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament: June 11, 2022, Central Park (Registration at noon, games start at 1:00p.m.)

The 91st Annual Rooster Days Festival is presented by the TTCU Federal Credit Union, the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Broken Arrow and is held at Central Park, 1500 South Main Street, Broken Arrow.

For more information about the Rooster Days entertainment and events, visit the website at www.roosterdays. com, or call the Broken Arrow Chamber office at (918) 893-2100.

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Above: Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament

‘Route 66 Road Fest’ to Celebrate Heritage, History of Historic Route 66

BY TOM FINK

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he “Mother of All Road Fests” will be rolling into Oklahoma this June.

Dubbed the Route 66 Road Fest, this celebration of America’s Mother Road, aka, Route 66, will be making a stop in Oklahoma City and Tulsa June 18-19 and June 25-26, respectively.

With the coming 100-year-anniversary of Route 66, the American Automobile Association (AAA) will be starting the celebration early with two weekends to celebrate America’s rich history and give motorists the opportunity to experience Route 66 like never before.

Route 66 was commissioned in 1926 and fully paved by the late 1930s, running from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California, creating connections between hundreds of small towns and providing a trucking route through the Southwest.

As Oklahoma boasts more than 400 miles of Route 66 – more than any other state, the Sooner State is the longest leg on the journey for those wishing to enjoy Route 66 from behind the wheel of their car, with a mix of historic and modern experiences along the way.

Both Route 66 Road Fest celebrations in Oklahoma City will include vintage cars, local and regional music, local vendors booths, and activities for the whole family, with the opportunity for motorists to encounter all the exceptional towns, attractions, roadside oddities, and activities that the Mother Road has to offer from Quapaw to Texola and all points in-between.

Oklahoma City and Tulsa Route 66 Road Fest celebrations will include a day of exhibits, including a decade-by-decade journey through time that starts with the birth of the Mother Road in the roaring 20s, and travel to the present and future, including robotics, drones, virtual reality, unmanned vehicles and more.

Family-friendly activities and live entertainment also will be part of the occasion, as will card shows and opportunities for car enthusiasts to get together to share their love of all things automobile.

Several ambassadors from Route 66 communities, such as Tanya Andrews, executive director of VisitClaremore, are partnering with AAA Oklahoma to serve as

exhibitors during both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa Road Fests.

“Claremore and Rogers County tourism partners are planning a week of activities that will be between the 2 Road Fest events – the details of which will be announced soon,” Andrews said.

Other vendors slated for the Tulsa Road Fest are Alcie Duke Pik Zebra independent Consultant, Circle Cinema, City of Tulsa/ Route 66 Commission, Craft Body Scan, Damsel in Defense, Davinci Vinyls, Decopolis, Go Dino, Green Creations, Hot N Cheezie, Kasia Lip Balms, Kendall Whittier Main Street, Little Wing Vintage Goods, Mother Road Motorsports, Mythic Chiropractor, Red Dirt Rags, Scentsy, Solid Rock Soap Co. LLC, T-Mobile, The Okie Brand, Usborne Books & More, VisitEdmond, Wilde Deuce Design Co. and more.

The Route 66 Road Fest Classic Car Shows will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds – Bennett Event Center (June 18-19) and at the Tulsa Fairgrounds – SageNet Center at Expo Square (June 25-26).

Cars & Coffee will be the chance for car owners to gather together and enjoy the camaraderie of car aficionados. This casual event will take place outside the gates of the event locations, with spots going fast.

Tickets for these events are $20 for adults, $10 for teens 12-17 and $5 for children 5-11, and free to children four years old and younger.

Tickets for the Tulsa show may be ordered at www.exposquare.com/ events/2022/route-66-roadfest-2022-06.

Tickets for the Oklahoma City show may be ordered at www.etix.com/ticket/e/1024947/ aaa-route-66-road-fest-oklahoma-city-okcfairgrounds-oklahoma-city For more information about the Route 66 Road Fest, visit them online at route66roadfest.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/route66roadfest and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ route66roadfest.

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A sampling of upcoming events slated in conjunction with AAA Route 66 Road Fest include: Thursday Night Cruisers Annual Car Show When: June 11 Where: 1116 W. HWY 152, Mustang, Oklahoma Details: TNC Annual Car Show with 35 classes first, second, third place as well as sponsor picks and Best of Show. 50/50 Cash and Prizes! $100 cash giveaway each hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11, 2022, at 1116 W. HWY 152 in Mustang, OK. Registration 8:30-11 a.m., awards at 2:30.

Participant judging. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of show.

Cost: $25 More information: www.Thursdaynightcruisers.org

Vinita Route 66 Festival When: 5-10 p.m. June 16 through June 18 Where: Downtown Vinita Details: This three-day event held on the Mother Road kicks off Thursday, June 16, with a carnival that runs through Saturday.

Friday night’s Block Party on Route 66 adds food trucks and live entertainment to the festivities held just steps from the building Cyrus Avery used as an office just before statehood. The carnival and food trucks continue Saturday along with a 100+ Car Show, vendors and more live entertainment.

Cost: Free More information: vinitaroute66festival.com

Rolling Thunder Car Truck & Cycle Show When: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 26 Where: 900 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City Details: Hosted by Central Oklahoma Pontiac Association and Thunder Roadhouse Cafe, this event will showcase vintage and new cars, trucks, and cycles of all makes and models. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and there will be a 50/50 pot, prize drawings, and live music performed by Straight Shooter.

Cost: $25 More information: www.copa.site

50th Anniversary Pontiac Oakland Club International Convention When: July 12-16 Where: Hard Rock Casino Tulsa, Catoosa Details: Five days of swap meets car shows, and drag races for Pontiac, GMC and Oakland vehicle owners. Attendees must be a POCI member to register for the convention, but non-POCI members may be a swap meet vendor, and be involved in the Pontiac Drag races. Drag races will be held Friday evening at Tulsa Raceway Park. This special 50th anniversary is hosted by Tulsa-based Pontiac Club, and Indian Nations Pontiac Club. POCI is a worldwide organization promoting the history surrounding the Pontiac automobile. Several bus tours will be offered to Oklahoma attractions, specialty-designed car cruises, and guest speakers to talk about many items pertaining to Pontiac in general. For those entering the convention, there will be a free Welcome Party with four hours from the Tulsa Playboys. Those attending the Thursday banquet will be entertained

by Pake McEntire, Reba’s brother, then Saturday night during happy hour before the awards banquet, famed fiddle player Jana Jae will be on hand to perform and sign autographs. Spectators may view all the vehicles for free.

More information: www.poci.org

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BARTLESVILLE May 27-28 10am to 5pm Sass Cowboy Shoot Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Reserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville www.woolaroc.org/ calendar-of-events (918) 336-0307

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

May 5-7 Bixby Rotary BBQ n Blues Washington Irving Memorial Park 137th & S. Memorial Dr., Bixby bixbyrotarybbq.com (918) 549-8065 May 6 - 5:30pm to 10pm Ladies Game Night

Riverview Baptist Church 13201 S Memorial Dr., Bixby riverview-church.org/events/ (918) 521-8137

Evergreen Baptist Church 10301 East 111th St. South., Bixby portal.bixbychamber.com/events/ Call (918) 645-7853 to RSVP

May 7 - 8:30am Smokin’ Pig 5k Charley Young Park 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby runsignup.com/Race/OK/Bixby/ SmokinPig5k (918) 366-9226

May 19 - 5pm to 8pm Food Truck for Kids 50 West Dawes Avenue, Bixby bixbyoutreach.org/calendar/ (918) 366-9226

May 8 - 4pm to 6pm Bixby Grad Parade Leave HS, Riverview Dr., E. 151st St., S. Mingo to circle back to HS www.bixbyps.org (918) 366.2200

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

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations.

May 13 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Parents Night Out The Bridge E. 119th Dr., Bixby bridge.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/1250084 (918) 394-4330 May 14 - 8am to Noon Kids Fish Derby hosted by Bixby Optimist Club Lake Bixhoma 5 miles southeast of Bixby on Leonard Mountain bixbyoptimist.com/events/youthfishing-derby/ (918) 407-4965 May 16 - 10:30am to 11:30am Alzheimer’s Support Group

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/ (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, May, June, 8am to Noon Rose District Farmers Market 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/farmersmarket (918) 259-2411 May 7 - 9am to 10:30am The Traveling Barnyard at the Rose District Farmers Market 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/farmersmarket (918) 259-2411 May 7 - Noon to 9pm Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Rose District Plaza 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow (918) 259-6511 May 7 - 7:30pm Waitress - National Tour Broken Arrow PAC brokenarrowpac.com (918) 259-5778 May 14, June 11 10am to 2pm The Pioneer Dinner Broken Arrow High School Cafeteria

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1901 E. Albany, Broken Arrow brokenarrowmuseum.org (918) 258-2616 May 21 - 10am to 5pm The Modern Mom Market Inside Restore House Event Venue 924 S. Main St., Broken Arrow Modernmommarket@gmail.com May 21 - Noon to 4pm Camp Bandage Events Park 21101 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow campbandage.org/brokenarrow (918) 857-9394 May 23-June 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 May 27 - 8pm Movie on the Lawn Lilo and Stitch Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow (918) 259-8437 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 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 (918) 893-4800

July 16 - 10am to 3pm Taste of Summer Central Park Community Center 1500 S Main St., Broken Arrow tasteofsummerba.com (918) 259-8437

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

May 14 - 7pm to 9pm Main Street Masquerade Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore downtownclaremore.org/event/ main-street-masquerade/ (918) 341-5881 May 21 - 8am to 3pm Claremore’s Indoor Flea Market 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore visitclaremore.org/events (918) 342-5357

July 22-23 - 9am to 5pm Woodcarving and Art Festival Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow eowa.us (918) 693-2418

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

May 26-29 - 6pm Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo Will Rogers Stampede Arena 13601 E. 480 Rd., Claremore willrogersstampede.com (918) 342-5357

July 30 - 5:30pm to 10pm Water Lantern Festival Events Park 21101 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow waterlanternfestival.com/tulsa.php

July 9 - 10am to 5pm Rt. 66 Arts Festival Food, Live Music, Artists 1801 N HWY 66. Catoosa rt66nativeartsalliance.org/events/

May 26 - 6pm to 9pm Boots on the Boulevard Downtown Claremore 422 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore downtownclaremore.org (918) 341-5881

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations.

CATOOSA May 6 - 6pm to 9pm History Legends and Hall of Fame Event Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa claremoremoh.org/event/historylegends-hall-of-fame-event/ (918) 923-6490 June 4 - 8am to 3pm 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

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May 27-29 - 9am to 5pm OK-KS Welsh Pony and Cob Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore facebook.com/okkswelshponysociety (918) 341-8688

July 28 - 9am to 10:30am Word Search Rolling Hills Senior Center 801 N 193rd E Ave., Catoosa rollinghills.us/ (918) 266-5500

June 18 - 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

CLAREMORE

June 20 - 7pm Master Gardeners Association Presentation: Reighly Hendrix Rogers County Building 416 S. Brady, Claremore mgaroco.com (918) 923-4958

Mon, Tues & Wed in May - 5pm to 8pm Live Horse Racing Will Rogers Downs 20900 S 4200 Rd, Claremore cherokeecasino.com/will-rogersdowns (918) 283-8800

June 25-26 - 8am to 5pm Hunter Jumper Horse Show Claremore Expo Center

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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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400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore okhunterjumper.com OHJAInc@gmail.com July 2 - 6pm to 10:30pm Claremore’s 4th of July Celebration Claremore Lake Park East Blue Starr Drive, Claremore moreclaremore.com (918) 720-6148 July 8-9 - 5pm to 9am Overnight at the Chuckwagon Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com/eventsandactivities (918) 341-0719

COLLINSVILLE May 7 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven Wild West Murder Mystery 1011 W. Main Street. Collinsville (918) 724-5315 May 12, June 9, July 14 6pm to 8pm Vendor Fair Collinsville City Plaza 1126 W. Main Street. Collinsville cityofcollinsville.com/calendar (918) 371-1010 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

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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

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JENKS

May 1 - 11am to 6pm Jenks America Food Truck Festival Main Street Jenks (918) 299-5005 May 7 - 9am Handlebars & Hot Rods Car and Bike Show RiverWalk Crossing Jenks 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks (918) 695-6671 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 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks okaquarium.org (918) 296-3474

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations.

GROVE May 6 - 5pm to 9pm Grove Block Party Grove Community Center Lawn 104 W 3rd St, Grove (918) 786-9079 May 13-15 - 9am to 3pm Mountain Men Rendezvous Har-Ber Village Museum 4404 W 20th Rd, Grove har-bervillage.com (918) 786-6446 May 28 - 9am to 2pm Grove Farmers Market Grove Community Center Lawn 104 W 3rd St, Grove facebook.com/grovefarmersmarket/

July 4 - All Day BoomFest Hosted by The City of Jenks Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks jenks.com (918) 299-5883

MUSKOGEE April 30-June 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

May 14 - 9am to 4:30pm Chili and BBQ Cook-Off Hatbox Field 4000-4258 Border Ave, Muskogee muskogeecookoff.com/ (918) 913-3868 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.

July 21-23 - Times Vary Bass Reeves Western History Conference Three Rivers Museum 220 Elgin St., Muskogee bassreevesconference.com (918) 686-6624

OOLOGAH May 20 - 6:30pm Bit by Bit, an Urban Cowboy Soiree 21N 14674 S. Hwy 169, Oologah (918) 371-1750 May 21 - 10:45am Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club Old-Fashioned Picnic Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E 380 Rd, Oologah indianwpc.org (918) 760-7499

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OWASSO Saturdays, May - 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 May 5, June 2, July 7 6pm to 9pm Gathering on Main Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso owassogathering.com (918) 376-0099 May 20, 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 May 21 - 6pm to 10pm Community Movie Night 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 4 - 9pm 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) 376-1500

PORTER

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

PRYOR

May 7 - 1pm to 3pm Books & Brews Club Fat Toad Brewing Company 3882 W 530, Pryor facebook.com/events/ 4738844709567965/473884474 2901295 (918) 864-9339 May 26 ROMP Let’s Talk About It Book Club Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry 416 E Main, Locust Grove

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 May, June, July - 7:30am to 11am Route 66 Farmers Market Sapulpa Courthouse parking lot 222 S. Dewey, Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/FarmersMarket.html (918) 224-5709 2nd Tuesday of May, June, July - 5pm to 7:30pm Ladies Night Out Downtown Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/ LadiesNightOut.html (918) 224-5709 1st & 3rd Friday in May, June, July Food Truck Friday

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. rompoetry.com/ (918) 479-7667 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

Main Street in Sapulpa 15 North Water Street. Sapulpa sapulpamainstreet.com/index.html (918) 224-5709 3rd Friday of May, 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 May 16 - 4pm to 5:30pm Adulting Classes Sapulpa Bartlett Carnegie Library 27 W Dewey Ave, Sapulpa sapulpachamber.com/events/

details/adulting-05-16-2022-4086 (918) 224-5624 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

SKIATOOK

May 6 - 7pm to 11pm Skiatook Round Up Club Playdays Ferree Memorial Museum 14800-14808 N. Cincinnati Ave., Skiatook (918) 520-4481 May 19 - 6pm to 9pm Third Thursday in the Park Live Music, Vendors, Food Trucks Skiatook Central Park Highway 20 and Osage Prairie Trailhead skiatookchamber.com/events (918) 396-3702 July 4 Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks start 30 mins after dark Skiatook Airport 1501 S Lombard Ln, Skiatook skiatookchamber.com/ (918) 396-3702

SPERRY

May 3 - 6pm to 7pm Pajama Storytime: Exploring the Moon and Stars Judy Z. Kishner Library 10150 N Cincinnati Ave, Sperry

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events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6498412 (918) 549-7577 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

TULSA

Wednesdays in May 11am to 2pm Food Truck Wednesday Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa guthriegreen.com/events-calendar (918) 574-2421 May 1-15 Singin’ In the Rain Presented by: Theater Tulsa John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 May 6 - 10am Family Nature Walk and Nature Fun Fridays Philbrook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa philbrook.org (918) 748-5300 May 6 Art Crawl on 66 Tulsa Route 66 Main Street, starting at 1648 Southwest Boulevard and ending at 4377 Southwest Boulevard route66mainstreet.com (918) 445-4457 May 6-8 - 11am MayFest Downtown Tulsa’s Arts District and Historic Greenwood www.tulsamayfest.org (918) 584-3333 May 6-8 - Times Vary Germanfest 2022

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German-American Society of Tulsa 2301 E. 15th St., Tulsa facebook.com/GASTulsa/ (918) 744-6997 May 6-14 The God of Carnage Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 May 7 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents Mercurial: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 May 12 - 4pm to 4:30pm Story Time PSO Reading Tree, Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa gatheringplace.org/reading-tree (918) 779-1000 May 12 - 5:30pm Golden Brew Competition

Tulsa Garden Center tulsagardencenter.org (641) 777-3336 May 14 - 4pm to 9:30pm Aviator Ball 2022 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa tulsamuseum.org (918) 834-9900 May 14 - 6pm to 8pm The Bloom Event - $35 Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA Haley Chapel 5400 S. Olympia Avenue. Tulsa ymcatulsa.org/hermanandkate (918) 446-1424 May 15 - 6:30pm Tribute to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle and the Tulsa Sound Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St., Tulsa womenofsongok.com cainsballroom.com (615)944-5981

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Patron Party 307 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa yst.org/events-1/?lang=es (918) 582-0061 May 13 - 6pm to 9:15pm Director’s BBQ *Reservations required; limited capacity Philbrook Museum philbrook.org (918) 748-5320 membership@philbrook.org May 14 Gardeners and Their Secrets Garden Tour Rodgers’ Garden 2235 E 35th St., Tulsa Tickets available at

May 18 Dog Play Wednesday Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa www.gatheringplace.org/events (918) 779-1000 May 20 - 7:30pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents Walt Disney Animation Studios “A Decade in Concert” ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave., Tulsa tulsasymphony.org/disney-inconcert/ (918) 584-3645 May 21 - 10am 6th Annual Route 66 Patriotfest 3770 Southwest Blvd., Tulsa

(918) 445-4457 May 21 - 10am to 11am Art Start PSO Reading Tree Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa www.gatheringplace.org/events (918) 779-1000 May 27 - 5pm to 9pm Burger Night Philbrook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa philbrook.org (918) 748-5300 May 28 - 10am to 11am Meditation at the Museum with At EASE Meditation Philbrook Museum 2727 S Rockford Road, Tulsa philbrook.org/calendar (918) 748-5300 May 28 - 10am to Noon Sprinkler Saturdays Philbrook Museum 2727 S Rockford Road, Tulsa philbrook.org/calendar (918) 748-5300 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 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org (918) 669-6600

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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 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

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 Fleet Feet Blue Dome 418 E. 2nd St., Tulsa runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/ FleetFeetFirecracker (918) 492-3338 x2 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/

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June 25 - Noon Boulder Dash 2022 Welltown Brewing 114 W. Archer St., Tulsa Boulderdashtulsa.com (918) 221-8893

event/6278881 (918) 549-7323 July 8-10 - 6pm Rush Fest Music Festival 2224 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa facebook.com/RushFestMusic

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 10 - 6:30pm The Masked Singer Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsatheater.com/event/the-maskedsinger (918) 582-7239

July 1 & 2 - 7:05pm, July 3 - 6:05pm Tulsa Drillers Games and Firework Shows ONEOK Field

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 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 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

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