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A Toast to Summertime......................................................................44 AVB Bank..........................................................................................................7 AVB Bank Announces New Director of Human Resources �������������������18 AVB Promotes Adam Doubek to Internal Control Officer ���������������������18 BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center.................................................................11 BMW of Tulsa....................................................................................................2 Barton’s Home Outlet.....................................................................................32 Black Hat Cleaning Services...........................................................................36 Bob Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tulsa..............................................26 Buffalo Wild Wings .................................................................................. 11,14 Christ Registered Angus Dispersal Sale..........................................................19 Dr. James Webb.............................................................................................25 Dream Big at the Spring Home and Outdoor Living Expo! ������������������22 Déjà Vu..............................................................................................28 Gleam Guard Wood Refinishing.....................................................................38 Grassroots Healthcare.....................................................................................36 Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood..................................................................10 Home of Hope and Rogers County Training Center Hosts 36th Annual Golf Classic............................................................................34 INCOG Area Agency on Aging...........................................................................2 Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns............................................................31 Jersey Mike’s Subs.........................................................................................48 LCI Concrete....................................................................................................21 Med Pharm.....................................................................................................43 Mother Nature’s Pest Control & Lawn Care.....................................................48 Photography Basics...........................................................................16 Premier Collision Center..................................................................................7 Premium Cabinets..........................................................................................30 Reveal Salon...................................................................................................20 Select Outdoor Solutions................................................................................37 South Pointe Chevrolet.....................................................................................3 South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge.................................................................15 South Pointe Honda.......................................................................................48 Spring Cleaning!...............................................................................12 Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo.............................................................42 Tile by Tony Inc................................................................................................14 Tulsa April 2021 Community Events, by Central Bank ������������������������46 Tulsa’s “Guaranteed Lowest Price” Home Improvement Center ������������������ 4 Values Media Services......................................................................................7 Wood Floor Store & More...............................................................................43 Work & Marriage: Teamwork Makes Dreamwork...................................8 Zwick Love Story................................................................................40

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Tulsa’s “Guaranteed Lowest Price” Home Improvement Center I Can Do That! A DIY Dream at Home Outlet of Tulsa

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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new and exciting way to shop for your next home remodel will have you saying, “I can do that!” Home Outlet of Tulsa welcomes you to experience their unmatched quality, value, selection, and service for your next home project!

Home Outlet, located at 7030 S. Memorial Drive, is an employeeowned and operated building supply retailer that offers the guaranteed lowest prices on quality building products for kitchen and bath, as well as flooring, for DIY remodeling projects. Customers will find an extensive array of items to fit any budget, project and style. Their Lowest Price Guarantee makes it even easier to have the kitchen or bath of your dreams.

Their Grand Opening Celebration will take place from Thursday through Saturday, April 15-17, instore and online. All customers will receive an incredible 20 percent off storewide (some exclusions apply – see website for details), and the first 50 customers will receive goody bags. Customers can also register online for a chance to win amazing Left: Store Manager, Monica Grey.

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door prizes, including a $1,000 cash ensure that Grand Prize, a TV, pizza oven, 36” our team is vanity combo, prefinished craftsmen constantly style door, cordless drill set and learning and multiple gift cards! Guests can sign training so up online at www.homeoutlet.com/ that we can grandopening. educate our Store Manager, Monica Grey, is customers,” excited to share all that they have to said Monica. offer, and help people achieve their “We have goals. “I have always been one of a strong those people that says, ‘I can do this’, network of and I believe anyone can,” she said. employees, “Our staff will walk you through so no the process, and make suggestions question on what would work best for your will go needs.” Design consultations are unanswered.” always free, and an advanced Home Outlet is part of the E.C. program is utilized to create a 3D Barton and Company, established in rendering of potential designs, thus Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 1885. The enabling their customers to truly company truly prides themselves visualize how each element will work on being a 100 percent employeein a space. It is always helpful when owned business, with a clear mission customers bring in measurements, of providing exceptional customer including those of their appliances, service. Their knowledgeable team and the experts at Home Outlet will can offer endless inspiration in work with their customers to ensure design. This business model is a that their new remodel is as stresssignificant advantage over others free and seamless as possible. A best in the industry, extending greater price option is also provided. benefits to their customers. “We “We also as employees own everything in the store; it’s our own merchandise and our own name we put out

there,” said Monica. “If we don’t succeed, that’s on us. We take more pride in it.”

With their Lowest Price Guarantee, the company will rarely run a sale, because their prices are at an already everyday low. In addition to price matching, the team maintains a constant eye on the market and stands by their value and quality.

“We won’t be undersold,” Monica said. “Apples to apples, we’re going to make sure our prices are the lowest.”

Although they specialize in flooring and cabinetry, customers will also find a grand collection of doors, windows, showers, toilets, vanity mirrors, sinks and more. (continued on next page)

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Satisfying an on-demand need, customers can walk-in and find most items in stock. Currently, 6 styles of cabinets can be found in the store, with over 78 styles that can be designed and ordered with their Spend Less Express program. Kith and Kabinart are their two latest brands of kitchen cabinets, and both are “Made in the USA.” Semi-custom options are available at a fraction of the price of other brands. The store also offers 50 lines of vinyl plank and over 100 styles of other instock flooring. Hundreds more are available by order. Online ordering and free pickup can be found on their website at www.homeoutlet.com.

“We have a strong network of employees, so no question will go unanswered.”

The store offers a landlord program with an additional 3 percent off every day to those who qualify. A 10 percent discount is offered to US Military. Special financing options are available through the in-store credit card, allowing customers to pay over time with 12-, 18-, and 24month options.

This dynamic approach to building supply retail is by design created for the ultimate satisfaction of their customers. “We work hard to maintain our reputation and give our customers the best experience,” said Monica. “You take care of a customer, and you’ll see their relatives and friends too.”

Follow Home Outlet on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube, for all of the latest information and design trends.

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t is said “teamwork makes the dream work,” and these words can apply to almost any situation as motivation to work together, but for Troy and Debbie Edmonds, it means a little bit more.

Troy and Debbie have been married for many years, and have worked together for most that of time. Neither of them would dream of working apart. Together, they are part of the incredible staff at Reveal Salon, located at 8929 S. Memorial Dr. #170. The Salon offers clients an array of services, including haircuts, color and styling, skin, anti-aging and acne treatments, nail care and much more. Troy is a full-service stylist at the salon, while Debbie is a certified nail technician. Working together, they are as happy as a married couple could ever be.

“We’ve always worked together and have never had a problem,” said Troy. “It just works better for us.” Troy and Debbie met

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when they were 13 and 14 years old, and spending their time with each other is where they have always found normalcy. “We have so many people say they don’t know how we work together, but

“We have so many people say they don’t know how we work together, but we’ve always had this special relationship,” we’ve always had this special relationship,” said Debbie. “I just think some people are married, but some people are MARRIED.”

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Early in their marriage, Troy owned and operated his own barbershop, called Kings Court.

While their two sons were very young, Debbie decided she wanted to go to cosmetology school to learn how to do nails, and upon graduation, began working with her husband. They moved together to work with Nicole McGinnis, owner of Reveal Salon, in 2012.

They each have over 25 years of experience working in their specialties.

Troy and Debbie have found that working together is not only beneficial for them, but their clients as well. “If you have a good relationship with your clients, they trust your recommendations,” said Debbie. “I have referred my customers to Troy for hair, and he sends his to me for their nails. It’s helpful for people to come to us because we are a good team.” The pair think of each other highly not only personally, but also professionally. “Most of Debbie’s

customers have been with her for over 20 years,” said Troy. “They’re loyal customers because she does such a great job. She does an excellent job and really cares about her clients.” Debbie truly believes in her husband’s work. “95 percent of my clients go to Troy for their hair,” she said. “He really communicates with his clients to make sure he gives them what they want. He’s also just such a nice guy – a really good person.”

With a successful working relationship, their advice to other couples considering working together is simple: “We stay really busy, so we don’t just sit around together all day,” said Troy. “If you’re going to work together, you can’t go home and talk about work all the time. Work can’t be 24 hours a day.”

Above all, they are proud to provide exceptional customer service as part of the Reveal Salon team. “Nicole is the absolute best for skincare,” said Debbie. “She’s a very nice and honest person, and is excellent at what she does.” Nicole, a licensed aesthetician, provides comprehensive skincare services and expertise in the areas of acne, anti-aging and overall skin health.

Reveal Salon’s staff can thoroughly complete any beauty agenda.

Appointments at the salon can be made by calling (918) 891-9634, but for an appointment with Troy, call (918) 694-9911, or Debbie at (918) 697-3171. More information on additional services available at Reveal Salon can be found on their website at www.revealtulsa.com.

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Spring Cleaning!

Great Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Smelling Great

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inter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

Here are a few reasons why spring cleaning is important: • Breathing – Seems like a simple issue considering it’s a necessity of life. But when your home is lingering of creosote and ash the air becomes stagnant, and your respiratory health suffers. A solid spring chimney cleaning improves the air quality of your home and makes you feel better.

With a clean smelling chimney, your mood will improve and you’ll be open to welcoming visitors.

• Safety - Approximately 23,000 chimney fires occur every year, causing nearly a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Having your chimney professionally cleaned annually will help you avoid a disaster.

• As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t Left: For over 43 years, Black Hat Cleaning Services owner David Harris, Sr. has been serving N.E. Oklahoma.

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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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Photography Basics

BY CHRIS PUTMAN

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s the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true that picture better be a doozie, and quality photography doesn’t usually come without some seasoned skill. Most rookie shutterbugs fall in love with their own pictures and brag how they captured the most stunning expression on their subject’s face, but they are blind to the fact there is a flagpole in the background that looks like it is protruding out of their subject’s head. Many novices think they have captured the best landscape photo with brilliantly colored field flowers with snowcapped mountains framing the shot, but they didn’t notice that there is an overflowing trash can in the foreground that could have easily been framed out if they had just slowed down and did a check of each element within the frame.

Yes, these greenhorns think their photos are stellar, but if their work is critiqued by a pro, usually there are distracting elements caught in the shot that could have been easily avoided.

Now, this article is written not with expensive equipment in mind.

What the reader will learn is how to capture the image either by a camera or a phone camera. Photos can be breathtaking simply by their composition, not by the quality or exorbitant cost of the equipment used.

So, what are some tips that can help a beginner take photos like a pro? Here’s a checklist: 1. Use the rule of thirds. Beginning photographers innately want to put the subject of the photo in

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the center of the frame.

Anything in art such as painting, sketches or Rule of thirds. photography looks much more stimulating to the brain if the subject is placed on Centered tree - just OK. the third line.

What third line? Many cameras or phone cameras have a grid that can Tree on third lines – much better. be selected so the third lines are in place when 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.

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,

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and even placed on the opposite third line, but because the photographer was mentally Watch for distracting focusing on elements. 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, Building looking flat . however, if the photographer simply walks around the corner of the building to Building shot on catch two sides. an angle.

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 Photo of flat face. photographer knows the tip of providing depth to their face.

Have the subject turn their head slightly. Perfect. Photo of angled face.

Now shoot.

4. Look around to find a natural element to frame the Framing subject subject within from below. that visual enclosure. For example, use branches to frame the subject.

Perhaps tall Framing from the side. grass is 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 Leading lines line – to guide to subject. 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 the 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 stop-action photos.

Remember opening a newspaper to the sports section and seeing a basketball Capture action as it happens . 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 Ladders provide a top/down view. desired, simply changed the physical stance.

Try lying on the Use squatting for low action . ground and shooting upward.

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

The weather is warming up. Practice before the vacation comes or the kids’ sports season starts. Grab the dog and take a photo of him at his level, not at the photographer’s height. Wait. Look behind the pet and see what is in the background. Is the driveway full of cars behind him? Then simply walk around the animal framing attractive landscaping in the background instead. Remember, even animals look more attractive on a slight angle. Don’t shoot the pet square in the face. Move slightly to catch the animal’s face as if framing a human face, on a slight angle. He will lick a photographer’s hand for it.

TIPS FROM A PRO Arranging people for a portrait takes more imagination than pointing a camera at the subject and saying, “Cheese!” Broken Arrow photographer David Dietrich has a photography business titled after his name and can capture some dazzling photos. He also has been a second shooter for some recognizable names, one being the “Iron Lady.”

Yes, he has been on a photo shoot for the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Drawing from his deep well of expertise, Dietrich has advice to help novices showcase a professional look for their photos.

• Dietrich says to take advantage of the technology. This is no longer the day of taking photos with film and having to wait a few days to see how the work looks.

A photographer can’t overshoot nowadays; they can always delete unwanted photos.

• Take numerous shots with the face angled in a variety of ways – chin down or head tilted – and then preview what was just taken.

See what is working or what is not flattering and reposition the subject. Have them turn their face slightly and look back at the camera. That slight turn changes the look of the chin, nose or eyes.

• Get group or family faces in as much area of the photo as possible. If shooting inside, for instance, stack people behind a sofa with some in front on the sofa.

If outdoors, use rocks, logs, steps, anything that can stack them.

Place faces where the viewer’s eye flows around the whole photo rather than positioning people in a straight line.

• Dietrich says subjects can get stoic and stiff during a shoot.

A photographer can get natural shots, however, with the camera snapping while interacting with the group, while they are laughing and having a good time.

Facial expressions become much more natural as people begin to loosen up.

• What to do if a subject has a double chin? This pro says to shoot from above. When the subject looks up into the camera, it pulls their neck tight.

• This seasoned professional suggests if a family has a pet, incorporate Fido into the photo.

It makes the family interact authentically. In addition, get the pet to look its best using a miniature reflector or even a squeaker toy to catch the pet’s attention just before the click; it will perk up the puppy.

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AVB Promotes Adam Doubek to Internal Control Officer

AVB Bank Announces New Director of Human Resources

BY COOPER RASH

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VB Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Doubek. Doubek will be transitioning to the position of Internal Control Officer. He will serve as the bank’s Enterprise Risk Management Program Manager that includes implementation and oversight responsibility. Along with performing all branch audit functions, preparing tracking reports for management response and resolution to report findings and recommendations for internal and external audits and regulatory exams.

Doubek has been with AVB Bank since 2014, where he has served as Lead Teller and Personal Banker for the past six years.

AVB Bank Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Randy Waldrup, stated, “Adam has been a quality asset to the bank for many years and we are ecstatic for him and the new opportunity!”

Waldrup continued, “Adam’s background as a lead teller and personal banker will ease the transition into this new role. I look forward to working with him each day.”

Doubek on the promotion, “AVB employs some of the most Above: Adam Doubek experienced individuals in the banking industry; their wealth of knowledge and opportunity to learn from them is exciting.”

Doubek is originally from Neosho, Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas and is currently working on his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance. Doubek enjoys spending his time outdoors with his wife, Bethany, and kids, Gabriel, Penelope, and Archer.

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VB Bank proudly announces the hiring of Candice Fuqua, who will serve as the Bank’s Director of Human Resources (HR). Fuqua will be responsible for planning and managing human resource programs and strategies for the bank, including recruiting and retention, employee relations and engagement, and day-to-day procedures. In addition, she will manage all aspects of benefit and payroll administration and employment compliance with federal programs, policies and regulations.

Fuqua has been appointed Assistant Vice President and will serve on the Bank’s Management Team.

With Fuqua bringing over 14 years of human resource knowledge and experience to AVB Bank, Ted Cundiff, AVB Bank President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented, “We are delighted to welcome Candice to AVB. Our HR strategy, from recruitment to the development and mentorship of our employees and leadership is critical to our success and growth. I am confident that Candice, with her expansive experience and knowledge, will add valuable competence to our team…and continue to move us forward.”

Fuqua commented, “The bank’s mission is to serve, connect and succeed together, and I Above: Candice Fuqua can see everyone has so much passion toward the mission, and I am excited to be a part of that!”

Fuqua earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University (OSU).

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Dream Big at the Spring Home and Outdoor Living Expo!

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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Above: Select Outdoor Solutions can design and build the outdoor living space of your dreams!

ello, spring! Now is the time to freshen things up at home, and maybe even begin those new projects you’ve been dreaming about! It’s the perfect time for the Home and Outdoor Living Expo!

In its sixth year, Tulsa Home Shows expertly brings together hundreds of exhibitors, showcasing the area’s best in home improvement providers, April 23-25. Guests can explore the spacious 100,000 square foot show, at The River Spirit Expo at Expo Square, with an opportunity to connect with professionals and find valuable information and solutions related to home and outdoor spaces.

Visitors can enjoy a multitude of attractions including The Tiny Home Town, featuring homes from area builders, as well as The Shopper’s Market, showcasing Left: Tulsa Home Shows Event Coordinator, Frank Sawyer.

unique cash-and-carry items from food and home product vendors. The Rescue Round-up will also be on-site, to facilitate dog adoptions from local rescue groups. Admission to the event

Guests to the show will find that there will be a vendor for just about anything they can dream up for improvements to their home. and parking are absolutely FREE. Show Coordinator, Frank Sawyer, believes in Tulsa Home Shows efforts as a great way to promote a business. “If someone is looking for something for their home, and

they come to a show, they can find credible service providers,” he said. “There are a lot of small businesses that might not be able to afford to be in a show that need a leg up.” Exhibitors interested in participating in the show can visit the vendor-specific website at www.tulsahomeshows.com or email frank@tulsahomeshows.com.

Title Sponsor, Select Outdoor Solutions, has been the key supporter of the Expo from its conception. Locally owned and operated by engineers, they provide innovative design and construction for any home improvement project. They are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, including special membership in the association’s Remodeling Council. Their expertise is in outdoor structures or concrete work outside of the home.

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portfolio, as well as beautifully crafted stamped concrete patios.

They have provided many very happy customers with dream home elements such as stone fire only companies in the area to offer features, outdoor kitchens and it. Select Outdoor Solutions will retention walls, as well as pool be providing a Belgard Fire Pit, remodels. One of the most exciting valued at over $1,000, to one lucky new services they can provide is winner of a drawing to be held the installation of a unique pergola Sunday of the event. cover that provides just the right The Spring show’s featured amount of shade and light while exhibitor is Roofhawk, providing protection below specializing in any kind of roofing. from the elements. The roofing “They are very professional – one material is available in clear or of the top companies in Tulsa,” bronze, and they are one of the

said Frank. “They do it right the first time and build it to last.”

Guests to the show will find that there will be a vendor for just about anything they can dream up for improvements to their home.

The Home and Outdoor Living Expo will be open Friday, April 23, from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. With construction taking place at the front entrance of the Expo building, the best entry will be on the North side of the building. A COVID-19 safety plan approved by the County Health Department will be in place. For more information, visit their website at www.springhomeexpo. com.

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Is it Too Late?

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Have you been told ‘It’s too late to help your back pain.? Through no fault of your own, have you been shuffled through the healthcare (or lack of healthcare) and insurance matrix so long that your injury has healed improperly? Has it taken over 5 years to find a diagnosis and begin treatment? Or maybe you are still searching for one.

The exhaustion is real! Just such a situation happened to Dorothy Cohen. It was a long road to be seen by a doctor, get an MRI, figure out what’s wrong and be derailed several times due to insurance circumstances and ‘medical judgment’ to be treated from the beginning of her fall from a ladder, November, 2014. She went to several doctors who said that she would have to live with and manage the pain because there was nothing that could be done. The experience of losing height and managing the chronic pain due to vertebral fractures from her fall were agonizing for nearly 6 years until late February, 2020 when she found Dr. James Webb and his expertise in Kyphoplasty.

Dr. Webb’s staff arranged for Dorothy to be seen within a week of her call. They expeditiously scheduled her for an

MRI March 3rd, and she had her first procedure by March 10. Dorothy is now in her 4th treatment and for the first time since the accident, her compressed spine has straightened and her pain, thus far, has been reduced by 75% which has made her life incredibly better. Her struggle to find the care she needed had finally arrived.

The medical landscape is constantly changing. Dr. Webb and his staff maintain Above: Dorothy Cohen the highest standards in patient care, technology and procedures. If you have fractures and been told there is nothing that can be done for you, Dr. Webb may be able to help you. You don’t need to wait days, weeks, months or years. Find out today if there is a solution for your chronic back pain.

What is Kyphoplasty?

How does Kyphoplasty help?

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that quickly repairs vertebral compression fractures (VCF) and restores structural integrity to broken vertebral bone. Kyphoplasty is an outpatient procedure that uses a cavity creation device (usually a balloon) to create a space in the broken vertebra which is then filled with a special bone cement to stabilize the fracture and reduce pain.

The goal of kyphoplasty is to restore the broken vertebra to a more normal height and to fix the pain caused by the fracture. When a vertebral fracture occurs, it most commonly presents as an acute worsening of chronic lower back pain. Many times the patient’s chronic back pain is getting worse, but it’s actually due to a recent fracture. Many of our patients experience immediate pain relief following kyphoplasty. It can help relieve pain by stabilizing the fracture. Improved mobility results because of decreased pain levels.

Dr. Webb – Kyphoplasty Expert When it comes to kyphoplasty, Dr. Webb is one of the most experienced physicians in the US. Dr. Webb has performed thousands of kyphoplasty procedures and has the experience necessary to safely perform kyphoplasty. In fact, he also teaches other physicians how to safely and effectively perform the procedure. Here are a few facts about Dr. Webb’s kyphoplasty expertise: • He performed over 120 kyphoplasties during his training (fellowship).

• Was one of the first physicians to perform kyphoplasty in Oklahoma.

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• The highest level of experience in the Tulsa area with 300-400 fractures treated per year.

• Continues efforts to refine vertebral fracture treatment, consulting for numerous medical device companies and teaching other physicians how to perform this life-saving procedure.

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Déjà Vu

70th Annual Garden Tour May 1, 2021

BY BRENDA MICHAEL-HAGGARD

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ulsa Garden Club’s 70th • Susie and Tom Wallace Annual Garden Tour, Déjà 2424 East 29th Street Vu, showcases homeownerTour Chair Cindy Davis notes, inspired and professionally-designed “Patrons enjoy an exclusive Déjà landscape, hardscape, lightscape and Vu Tour launch and recognition water elements of four private midreception, Friday evening, April 30.” town Tulsa gardens.

Charcuteray’s individually-boxed Déjà Vu Gardening Gems are: gourmet delights, beverages and • Lynn Dickason entertainment will be stationed in 4747 South Yorktown Place three new private residences dubbed • Janice and Andrew Horowitz “Georgetown” just off Brookside.

5229 South Columbia Avenue “Georgetown” was designed and • Terry and Steve Largent built by well-known architect 2914 East 44th Place and engineer George Day. 2914 E. 44th Place

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The three recently-completed homes and gardens will all be open, for the first time, at the same time, for Tulsa Garden Club in its 91st year.

Homeowners Sam Joyner, Rusty Patton, and Sandy and Joe Farris, offer this safely-masked, well-spaced walking tour of their contemporary residences.

Each home is similar yet distinct, with influences of Bruce Goff and

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic and eclectic architecture. Outdoor living is integrated into each residence to feature the homeowners treasured roses, poppies and other specimens.

Stone Petal Landscape curated the Farris’ entry courtyard and rear gardens.

Proceeds from the community’s longest-running educational garden tour benefits Tulsa Garden Club projects, including Tulsa Garden Center. This Déjà Vu Tour coincides with Tulsa Garden Center’s reopening, May 1. Visitors may enjoy the Club’s featured mid-town gardens with a stop in to the Center and the region’s historical Tulsa Rose Garden.

Tulsa Garden Club has beautified

Tulsa since 1929. As Oklahoma’s second-oldest garden club, the Club continues to provide roses and ongoing support of the region’s historic rose garden, helped establish Tulsa Garden Center, other clubs and programs plus offers gardening education, programing and resources. From its beginnings, Tulsa Garden Club and its members have engaged the community through gardening education, staging flower shows with horticultural and creative floral design exhibits, and presenting garden tours of private and public gardens. Since the 1950s, the Club has supported and endowed horticulture or landscape architecture programs at Oklahoma State University and Tulsa Community College (TCC).

Additionally, Tulsa Garden Club helps fund TCC’s Second Chance Program in horticulture for Dick C. Conner Correctional Center inmates.

Tulsa Garden Club is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization subordinate to Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc. and is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Home of Hope and Rogers County Training Center Host 36th Annual Golf Classic

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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ll people hope for the best in their lives and tend to be more successful when someone believes in them. For decades, Home of Hope has worked to provide opportunities for people with disabilities, enabling them to create their own pathways toward a more enriched life. A part of the Home of Hope family, the Rogers County Training Center (RCTC) was founded in 1963 by a group of friends and family who wanted their children with special needs to work as independently as possible.

On May 7, 2021, RCTC will host their 36th annual Golf Classic and 19th Hole Silent Auction. The tournament will

“It’s just very much now about hope for the future and for helping people to have a job and do things vocationally again.” take place at the Heritage Hills Golf Course, with proceeds directly supporting people with developmental and other disabilities at RCTC, and job sites in the surrounding area. The Classic is a 4-man scramble with designated tee times and flights.

A Hole-in-One prize of a new car will be sponsored by Kissee Ford. Home-cooked hamburgers and hotdogs, as well as lots of exciting golf games, will make for a fun day on a beautiful course.

The silent auction portion of Left: Home of Hope CEO, Ralph Richardson, Ph.D.

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the event utilizes technology to allow golfers to bid on auction items from their phones during play. An early preview of auction items will be available online one week before the event. There will be a grand array of interesting, elegant, and unusual items up for grabs! Sponsorship opportunities are available in multiple levels.

This year’s event is even more crucial than ever for support, as operations around Home of Hope and the Training Center were deeply impacted by the crisis of the past year.

“One of the enormous things about RCTC is we provide hope for people with intellectual disabilities, including many who grew up with the world surrounding them making them feel that there are things they can never have, like a home of their own, friends or most prominently, a job,” said Home of Hope CEO, Ralph Richardson, Ph.D. “When people have a job, they can be proud of it. It’s been really hard on them this past year to have that taken away.” For safety reasons, most of the functions of the center were required to halt for a few months, as many of the people they serve have comorbidities and

are medically fragile. About half of the workers have been able to come back to work since that time. As vaccines are becoming more available to clients and staff, more people will be able to get back to work. “It’s just very much now about hope for the future and for helping people to have a job and do things vocationally again,” said Mr. Richardson. “That’s really the theme of this year’s story.” The Center managed to still provide paychecks to decrease the financial impact to those they serve, but now

Above: The 36th annual Golf Classic and 19th Hole Silent Auction will be held at Heritage Hills Golf Course.

more than ever, raising of funds is essential to the continued support of The Center and the people they employ. “It’s been a long road for some folks, so getting back to work and moving forward is what people have been hanging onto for a long time,” Mr. Richardson said.

For more information on the Golf Classic and sponsorship opportunities, email ralph. richardson@homeofhope.com or visit their website at www. homeofhope.com.

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Left: The Rogers County Training Center was created to help those with special needs work as independently as possible.

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Left: Charles and Becky Zwick.

Zwick Love Story

BY CHRIS PUTMAN

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nce a teacher, always a teacher.

If an individual becomes very skilled in a specific area, some develop a compelling drive to want to pass on that expertise to others. That seems to be the case with one Broken Arrow couple, Charles and Becky Zwick.

Oral Roberts University Professor Emeritus of Media Production Charles Zwick taught for over 40 years. Passing on knowledge is in his blood. So too with wife Becky Zwick. She taught music for years before seeing the need for a guiding hand with students. Back to school she went and earned the credentials to become the Coweta School Counselor.

Clearly, both were bit by the teaching bug and the desire to invest in others.

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experience prepares individuals for the next step. With a lifetime of teaching under their belts, the Zwicks continue their instructing but this time in a more crucial area of life, marriage, and they use the Marriage Encounter, a weekend experience that brings insight into the marriage-relationship building, as their platform. But to back up a bit, how did the Zwicks become the Zwicks?

When hearing about a married couple’s first meeting, individuals expect to hear how awestruck they were the moment their eyes met. Ehhhhh! Not so in this fairy tale. Charles Zwick’s sister, Karyn, and Becky Coxe were roommates in a traveling choir and Karyn Zwick had spent the summer talking about her remarkable brother. When Becky Coxe

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finally did meet him, she wasn’t impressed.

He looked young, she didn’t like his hair and, besides, she was dating someone else, but the ole charmer started making his move. That’s when he overheard something giving him hope that he had a chance with her.

“Finding out that she once lived in Toronto and enjoyed hockey, and in her words, ‘I would go with a dog to a hockey game,’ I thought, ‘Great! If I could just get some hockey tickets, I’d qualify,’” Zwick said.

Fast-forward 50 years; there are the Zwicks today, two children and two grandchildren. Even teachers can learn a lot in 50 years, and this duo shares what they have gleaned. Their marriage is rock solid, communication is good and the two cherish their time together, and they have some non-negotiable concepts they live by.

Becky Zwick says she honors her mate by encouraging and praising him. She feels if she doesn’t communicate that to him, he could feel discouraged and undervalued. In addition, she will fix him a big breakfast or his favorite cake and even sit through television shows she has no interest in so he can watch, all in the name of compromise.

When things get intense, they each remember the problem is the problem, and they need to work together to solve the problem. Only one person is allowed to talk at a time, no one talking over the other. If the topic is too tough to talk about, they may write each other a letter expressing their feelings. This bride tries to be sensitive to his needs and gives her partner time and space.

She tells her husband several times per day she loves him and apologizes when she is wrong. Sounds pretty intentional, doesn’t it? Well, this couple takes their relationship seriously, and the fruit of it is pretty evident. Becky Zwick is the feisty one of the two, and sometimes she can get herself in trouble. What was her last infraction?

“I said something I shouldn’t have said,” Becky Zwick said humbly. “I got the slight turn of the neck, the eye and a small shaking of the head.”

His latest infraction? Hogging the

The Marriage Encounter same issue. The best one is when there is remote, but there’s no unforgiveness, and

no true winner or loser with no guilt or the ole charmer moves on to work his Statistics show that in the blame. We talk directly and honestly and magic. Charles Zwick still opens all doors United States 41 percent of all always tenderly.” and pulls out the chair for his sweet wife. first marriages, 60 percent of This husband gives his wife preference You can even find him asking, “What can all second marriages and 73 percent of all third marriages whenever possible. The irony is she’s I do to help you today?” He recognizes end in divorce with a split doing the same, almost a contest of who that he married up, and he wants to keep taking place every 13 seconds. will be more accommodating to the other.

Mama happy.

Because Charles and Becky They both want to please the other and be This husband has a plan. He likes to Zwick have developed such a the more selfless one. focus more on how much he can give, stable relationship and have The male Zwick counterpart refers to submit or sacrifice. He doesn’t subscribe watched other couples struggle the Good Book for his marriage advice. to the philosophy that marriage should be and break up, they desire to “Submit to one another out of reverence a 50/50 relationship; he says it should be combine their teaching, belief system and life experience for Christ,” Charles Zwick said quoting 100/100. He puts Becky Zwick at the top to help others with the most of his to-do list and through loving service, Ephesians 5:21. “The Greek word for important relationship in he picks up some of the household chores. ‘submit’ used there is ‘hypotasso,’ and in life. What they teach is a all its flavors it means ‘a voluntary attitude He is determined to give the gift of curriculum of a different sort, of giving in,’ ‘cooperating,’ ‘assuming attention and through his actions win her the Marriage Encounter found responsibility for’ or ‘carrying a burden for respect. He feels his spouse is his loving, at www.agme.org. one another.’” nourishing and cherishing project.

Marriage Encounter is But so many couples battle in their With all this focused attention to their not marriage counseling, relationship, does this couple ever fight? marriages. How do they backtrack and a sensitivity session, a identify their issues when emotions Sure. Doesn’t everybody from time to marriage retreat or a marriage run high? The professor has some wise time? conference. It is a crash course advice.

“Fighting is communication,” Charles in learning a technique of “While dating both generally try to Zwick said. “It’s not the best or preferred communication that couples always put our best self out there to method, but it’s sometimes necessary can take home with them. If allow ourselves to be more attractive a marriage is good, after a and the choice of last resort. It can be Marriage Encounter, it can and lovable,” Charles Zwick said. “Our good if it is productive and when each become better. If a marriage flaws become evident, our annoying can admit when they are wrong or being is struggling, it can experience habits which were once overlooked or unfair. Both mates can be right to some healing and redirection. minimized now are more fully exposed. degree and wrong to some degree on the

Our expectations and views of marriage The next Marriage Encounter have been shaped by our parents’ weekend in Tulsa is Oct. 1-3 marriage, media portrayals of marriage and held at the DoubleTree

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Becky Zwick admits she was like

most brides when they got married and Marriage Restored weekends thought the union would be like in the are for couples in crisis who movies. That lasted all of three weeks. She have more serious problems recalled that her hubs was a production in their marriage such as separation, adultery, addiction, manager at a television station and pornography, gambling and working about 90 to 100 hours per week. other life-controlling issues.

Real-life was not what she was wanting.

This session is about being “After nearly 50 years of marriage, it vulnerable without fear or was all worth it,” Becky Zwick said. judgment and is found at www.

“There will be disappointments. We’ve marriagerestored.com. faced a miscarriage, health scares with

both daughters, the deaths of all our “With most marriage conferences, you leave grandparents, the deaths of both sets impressed with the speaker. of parents and the death scare of my After leaving a Marriage advanced stage four cancer diagnosis. I’d Encounter weekend, you leave take real-life marriage with Charles over impressed with your spouse.” [idealistic] expectations any day. We – Dave, Marriage Encounter choose to love because love is a decision.” attendee.

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Summertime A TOAST TO

BY SHANNON SMITH

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h, it’s finally summer! The kids are out of school, the pools are open, the heat is on, and everybody’s hungry. What do you make on those hot summer days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen? My favorite go-to for an inexpensive and tasty meal is toast toppers. There are so many options to topping toast, and you can satisfy everyone’s palate. Whether you toast sourdough, brioche, sandwich loaf, or gluten free bread, you can dress it up with a variety of tastes, including leftovers.

Start with a slice of bread that has been browned well in the toaster. It’s important that both sides of the bread are toasted so it doesn’t become soggy when the toppings are added. I like to smear some type of sauce on the toast first, such as mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, plain yogurt, mustard, or hummus. Then you can get creative and add shaved veggies, canned white beans, tuna, sliced boiled eggs, or whatever goes well with the sauce you choose. For a dessert or snack option, you can top the toast with peanut butter or Nutella, and add sliced fruit, nuts, and coconut. Of course, one of my favorite things to top toast is butter, cinnamon and sugar! Here are some of my other favorite toast toppers that make mealtime a little easier, and they’re great for the kids to make on their own. Find more of my recipes on chefshannon.com.

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BLT WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS Spread Mayonnaise on toasted bread, then top with lettuce, scrambled eggs, sliced tomato, and crispy bacon.

LEMON CHICKEN SALAD WITH ALMONDS Shred a rotisserie chicken and add 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise, the zest and juice of 2 lemons, 2 stalks of celery (chopped), 2 tablespoons of chopped herbs (I like tarragon), salt and pepper (to taste). Mix together and spoon onto toasted bread. Top with toasted almond slices.

AV O CA D O & C R U S H E D CO R N C H I P S Peel a ripe avocado, remove pit, and slice. Add salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mash with a fork and spread on toasted bread. Top with crushed corn chips.

PAT T Y M E LT Grill or broil seasoned hamburger patties and top with cheese to melt. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on toasted bread, and top with hamburger patty. Add sautéed onions, if desired.

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THURSDAYS - 6PM TO 9PM Bixby Celebrate Recovery Crossroads Fellowship Church 100 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby (918) 366-8732 BixbyCR.com

APRIL 6 - 6:30PM TO 8PM

2021 Downtown Bixby Wine Walk $20 per person Downtown Bixby (918) 366-9445 bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

APRIL 19 - 10:30AM TO 11:30AM Alzheimer’s Support Group Evergreen Baptist Church 10301 E. 111th St. South, Bixby bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

APRIL 19 - 11AM TO 4PM

Bixby Historical Society Vintage Golf Tournament Registration & Lunch: 11am Shotgun Start: 12:30pm Oaks Country Club 6500 S. 49th W. Ave., Tulsa bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

MAY 6 & 20 & JUNE 3- 5PM TO 10PM 2021 Gambler Crit Series

Charley Young Event Park 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

MAY 8 - 8AM TO 4PM

Flea Market & Bazaar Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

JUNE 11 - 9:30AM TO 1PM

2021 Bixby Development Foundation FootGolf Tournament Mohawk Park Golf Course 5223 E. 41st St. N., Tulsa bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

JUNE 12 - 8AM TO 4PM

Flea Market & Bazaar Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

BROKEN ARROW WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL

Winedown Wednesday Water’s Edge Winery 116 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow wewba.com (918) 286-0086

MAY 1 - 12PM TO 9PM

Kentucky Derby Polo Benefit Event Broken Arrow Events Park 21101 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowchamber.com/community-events/

MAY 8 - 10AM TO 3:30PM

Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show Stoney Creek Hotel 200 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow (636) 528-0962 showmesnakes.com

JUNE 21 - 8AM

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Safenet Services’ Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Ne-Mar Shopping Center 1000 W Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore safenetservices.org

APRIL 10 - 1PM TO 3PM

Barter Bash Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore

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APRIL 10-11 - ALL DAY

Rogers County Fair Spring Horse Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore (918) 342-5357 visitclaremore.org

APRIL 17 - 8AM TO 4PM

Indoor Flea Market Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore (918) 342-5357 visitclaremore.org

APRIL 17 - 1PM TO 3PM

Family Day at the Museum Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com

APRIL 30 - 6:30PM

The Shindig Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com

MAY 1-2 - ALL DAY

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MAY 7 36th Annual Golf Classic and 19th Hole

SATURDAYS IN APRIL & MAY 8AM TO 1PM

Silent Auction

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Redbud Farmers Market Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

MAY 8 - 1PM TO 3PM

TUESDAYS IN APRIL & MAY 10AM TO 1PM

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Food Truck Frenzy Redbud Festival Park

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TUESDAYS IN APRIL & MAY 10AM TO 1PM

MAY 29-31 - ALL DAY Oklahoma Kansas Welsh Pony Society

400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore

Story Time at Redbud Festival Park presented by Owasso Public Library Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

JUNE 12-13 - ALL DAY

THURSDAYS IN APRIL & MAY 8AM TO 10AM

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Yoga in the Park presented by 10GYM Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

Oklahoma Dressage Society Horse Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore visitclaremore.org

APRIL 16 & MAY 21 - 4PM TO 11PM Friday Night Live Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

JUNE 26-27 - ALL DAY

Hunter Jumper Summer Fest 1 Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore visitclaremore.org

APRIL 23 & MAY 28 - 4PM TO 11PM Community Movie Night Redbud Festival Park

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109 N. Main St., Owasso

MAY 1 - 11AM TO 6PM

Jenks America Food Truck Festival Main Street Jenks 115 S. First St., Jenks (918) 299-5005 members.jenkschamber.com/events

JUNE 3 - 3PM TO 10PM Owasso Gathering on Main Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

PRYOR APRIL 10 - 11:30AM

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TULSA APRIL 6 - 2:30 TO 4:30

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com

APRIL 9 - 9AM TO 4PM & APRIL 10 - 9AM TO 3PM

SpringFest to Go! 2021 All outdoor event.

Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria, Tulsa (918) 576-5160 tulsagardencenter.org/springfest

APRIL 14 - 12PM TO 3PM

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APRIL 27 - 5:30PM TO 8:30PM Empty Bowls Tulsa 2021 Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Ctr., Tulsa emptybowlstulsa.com

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APRIL 30-MAY 2 FRI 12PM TO 11PM, SAT 10AM TO 11PM, SUN 10AM TO 7PM 57th Annual Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Show River Spirit Expo 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa starbirdcarshows.com

APRIL 16-18 - 10AM TO 6PM

MAY 1-2 - 8AM TO 7PM

Owasso Gathering on Main Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso

APRIL 16-18 - 10AM TO 4PM Vintage Market Days of Tulsa Creek County Fairgrounds 17808 W. OK-66., Kellyville vintagemarketdays.com

APRIL 17 - 10AM TO 4PM Oddities & Curiosities Expo Exchange Center

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APRIL 22 - 11:30AM

Oklahoma Pinto Horse Association Wildflower Classic Ranger Arena 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa oklahomapinto.com

MAY 8-9 - 7AM TO 5PM NEOkla AutoX Event Fair Meadows Infield 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa neoklascca.org

MAY 28-30 - FRI 12PM TO 6PM, SAT 10AM TO 6PM, SUN 10AM TO 5PM Gem Faire Exchange Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa gemfaire.com

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Family Day at ahha Tulsa Ahha Tulsa 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa ahhatulsa.org/classes/family-days Tulsa Auto Show River Spirit Expo 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa thetulsaautoshow.com

MAY 6 - 3PM TO 10PM

Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show To RSVP call Jacki Van Cura (918) 645-4753 Benefits Tulsa Boys Home, Public Invited Oaks Country Club 6500 S. 49th W. Ave., Tulsa tulsaboyshome.org/spring-luncheon

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