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VOL 23 ISSUE 4
April 2016
TULSA
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Kids Bowl Free
Berries Galore
Andy B’s free summer bowling promotion returns April 19 through August 29.
Huldy’s Farm grows strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, and is located at the northeast intersection of 590 Road and 4195 Road in Inola, with convenient access to Highway 412.
By Julie Alexander
By Sheryl Sowell Are you looking for a fun, wholesome activity the whole family will enjoy? Take pleasure in a day picking berries at Huldy’s Farm, a family owned
and operated berry farm in Inola, about 30 minutes east of Tulsa. Pack a picnic, have a wonderful time picking berries in the sunshine, and reap the benefits
when you return home. Make a blackberry pie, whip up a blueberry smoothie, or can your own strawberry jam – the possibilities are endless. “We are on a peaceful patch of land easily accessible from Highway 412,” said owner Gwen Gay. “If the Good Lord permits, strawberries may be ready late April, the blueberries should be available late May through early July, and the blackberries ready June through early August.” The farm is prepared to accomGwen and Gerald Gay, owners of Huldy’s Farm, at the Cherry Street Farmers (continued on page 24) Market in 2012.
Summer is right around the corner and parents are looking for fun activities to keep their little ones busy without breaking the bank. Andy B’s Entertainment Center has the answer and the best thing is, it’s free. Registration is currently underway for Andy B’s Kids Bowl Free summer bowling pass promotion. Kids of all ages can bowl for free all summer long. Manager Maggie Reasor said the program has been very popular and attracts hundreds of kids each week, and she expects this summer to be no different. It’s a great way to introduce kids to the sport of bowling, she said. “We have 32 lanes, and for the younger kids we have the ramps and bumpers so even the smaller ones can play.”
The program is a great way to keep kids entertained without spending a lot of money. Mom Tawny Webb said her son, three year-old Eli, loves to bowl and she started bringing him to Andy B’s last year. He learned to bowl on the family’s Wii game console, but now he loves to play the real thing. She heard about the Kids Bowl Free program and plans to sign Eli up this summer. She said even at age three, Eli is not too young to enjoy bowling, especially with the help of the ramp to launch the ball and the bumpers to keep it in the lane. “He was too young before,” she said. “He didn’t quite get the concept, but now he gets it and he loves it. He’s very patient and waits his turn. He’s really strong (continued on page 24)
Grow Your Garden Tulsa Garden Center Hosts the 2016 “SpringFest Garden Market and Festival” April 8 and 9, 2016. By Mike Blake Is this the year, everyone envies your garden? Whatever your skill level, SpringFest Garden Market and Festival is a must visit for your 2016 garden, and admission is free. Tulsa Garden Center can help you create a great garden that will be the envy of your neighbors and friends. Join us at 2435 S. Peoria Ave. on April 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual SpringFest Garden Market and Festival, where you will find everything needed to create a beautiful garden. There
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Mary Lou Havener, chairperson for SpringFest, and Pat Hobbs, bookkeeper for Tulsa Garden Center, welcome everyone to the SpringFest Garden Market and Festival.
Eli Webb, age 3, loves bowling at Andy B’s.
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