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Combating Food Insecurity: The Third Annual Hops for Hunger Event BY CHRISTY MEANS-STEPHENS

ecember 2021 - The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma constantly strives to combat hunger by providing food to those in need and creating fundraising events to heighten awareness of this widespread issue. Hops for Hunger is one of these events, and in the past two years, has rapidly

become a popular and successful fundraiser to address the heartbreaking reality of hunger. “Hops for Hunger has helped raise awareness in our community by engaging young professionals eager to make a difference in the work of food security,” states Haley Kardokus, Events Manager of the Community Food Bank of

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Above: Friends of the Food Bank Young Professionals.

Eastern Oklahoma. “For every dollar raised at this event, we can provide the equivalent of four meals to our neighbors who struggle with hunger.” Dec. 16 of 2021 marks the third year that the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has held this event, and this year it will be held at McNellie’s downtown at 409 E. 1st Street in Tulsa and hosted by the Friends of the Food Bank Young Professionals Group. “In the past, we hosted Hops for Hunger at the Food Bank, giving people an opportunity to see our warehouse and gain a firsthand understanding of our work,” says Kardokus. “Due to COVID, this year we have moved the event to an outside venue at McNellie’s to

“For every dollar raised at this event, we can provide the equivalent of four meals to our neighbors who struggle with hunger.” make sure we hold this event in a safe and accommodating way for anyone who would like to attend.” Tickets to the event will provide entry, two free beers, a donation to the Community Food bank, and the opportunity to meet and greet some of Tulsa’s best and brightest young professionals. Also provided is live entertainment from Ben Neikirk, a local singersongwriter.

Above: Friends of the Food Bank Young Professionals.

The number of people who struggle with hunger in our state is sadly higher than most people might expect. “Feeding America projects that 1 in 6 Oklahomans, and an astounding 1 in 4 Oklahoma children experience food insecurity. That’s 230,000 people in eastern Oklahoma and 584,000 people statewide,” Kardokus reports. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25, but the entry price will increase at the door to $30. The event begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. “Founded in 1981, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is the largest private hunger-relief organization in

eastern Oklahoma. With branches in Tulsa and McAlester, we provide greater access to food for people through a network of hundreds of programs and Partner Agencies in 24 counties of eastern Oklahoma. Programs include food pantries, meal sites, shelters, child and senior food programs, and veteran initiatives. In addition, the Food Bank helps raise public awareness about poverty, hunger, and the role of food banking in fighting hunger,” Kardokus summarizes. “Join us as we work together in fighting hunger and feeding hope.” For more information about tickets, sponsorship opportunities or general questions contact: Haley Kardokus at hkardokus@ okfoodbank.org or, Michael Dixon at mdixon@okfoodbank.org.

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Healthy Weight Loss Plans BA Med Spa specializes in customized weight loss plans for each individual.

ecember, 2021 - Located at 510 N. Elm Place in Broken Arrow, the Spa offers cutting edge services in aesthetics, beauty, hormone therapy, and weight loss. Their customized plans are tailored to each client, and they offer the latest information and technology with all their services.

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What to Expect: BA Med Spa’s weight loss clinic in Tulsa can utilize any combination of improved grocery lists, injections, prescription appetite suppressants, and medical supervision to help our patients shed weight without losing muscle mass or suffering from sagging skin. Step 1. Consultation: During your initial consultation, you will receive your first month of medication. We will also provide a thorough diet consultation. During this time, lab work

will be performed which will include a complete blood count, thyroid panel with TSH, a lipid panel, and a metabolic panel. Step 2. Weekly Check-ins: Our weight loss program in Tulsa will request that you visit us on a weekly basis, with no appointment necessary. This is to help us track your progress and ensure you are maintaining a healthy balance of the essentials your body needs during the weight loss process. Step 3. Medically guided weight loss: You should expect to see inches lost first, with the scale reflecting this change shortly following. Based on the individual, we can offer our weight loss program in Tulsa as long as is necessary to achieve your goals. BA Med Spa has served thousands of

that many people are struggling right now with their weight,” said Melody. “We want those people to know that we are here for them.” The Spa also offers TeleHealth services, with consultations being provided over the phone or internet. Every step has been taken to give their clients the absolute best in service. “We truly cater to Above: Always ahead of the curve on innovation and service, BA Med Spa has recently been remodeled to add a our client’s needs,” convenient drive-thru for prescription pick up. Pictured: CEO Melody said. Becky McClune. December ushers in a DG Standard, B-Complex and B-12 month of savings with their are also steeply discounted during annual “12 Days of Christmas” December. sales event. Gift certificates and BA Med Spa’s mission is to improve skincare products are available the lives of the patients they serve. and make wonderful gifts Visit their website at wrapped or in a stocking. You www.baweightspa.com to shop, can purchase online, by phone or follow them on Facebook or in-person. @bamedspa for more on Christmas In a recent survey, Self-Care sales, and for the latest updates. products and services gifts were one of the top choices for Above: BA Med Spa offers TeleHealth services, 2021. During “The 12 Days BA Med Spa with consultations over the phone or internet 510 N. ELM PL. | BROKEN ARROW, OK of Christmas,” you can save on for added safety and health measures. Pictured: (918) 872-9999 | WWW.BAWEIGHTSPA.COM just about every product and Client Service Coordinator Kimberly Amilian.  @BAMEDSPA service available at BA Med Spa satisfied customers with their tried and & Weight Loss. For instance, Juvederm true weight loss programs, and recently products like Ultra, Ultra Plus, Vollure introduced a physician-supervised and Voluma are being offered at keto diet. The program provides extreme discounts. All skin care prescriptions and supplements to product lines are 20% off during the assist clients in getting into the state of sale. Extraordinary skin tightening ketosis. Ketosis is a natural metabolic and sculpting treatments are state that has been proven to increase discounted 25% and more. Botox energy and stimulate weight loss. Other injections are offered at $8.75 per benefits can include mental clarity and unit. hCG and MIC injectables, decreased appetite. Since 2009, they Right: BA Med Spa will celebrate have provided dedicated service as the holidays by extending incredible a weight loss clinic, with results that savings on some skincare favorites that last. They have an extensive list of can go under the tree or in a stocking, as services for shedding pounds, toning well as dynamic deals on many customerfavorite services. up, and building muscle. “We know WWW.VALUENEWS.COM DECEMBER 2021 TULSA VALUE NEWS

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America’s #1 holiday feast can be conveniently ordered online for storefront pick-up! BY JEANETTE MILLER

ecember, 2021: As you start to make plans for the holiday meals, remember to shop Honey Baked Ham at 61st and Memorial in Tulsa for ham, turkey, and a wide assortment of side dishes along with dessert. Shopping has never been easier! Not only will you find everything you need for a complete meal, Honey Baked Ham makes it easy for you to go online, place your order, and either pick it up in the store or request curbside delivery. Lee Griffin, owner of Tulsa’s Honey Baked Ham, “2020

Right: Lee Griffin, owner of Tulsa’s Honey Baked Ham store, with a spiral-cut bone-in half halm.

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“We really make your holiday dinners easy. Just go online, make your selections, tell us when you’ll be able to pick it up. And we’ll put it in your car.” made us re-think the way we service our customers. We still offer pickup inside the store and suggest social distancing, but we also offer curbside delivery. We really make your holiday dinners easy. Just go online, make your selections, tell us when you’ll be able to pick it up. And we’ll put it in your car.” Honey Baked Ham is known for their special sweet glazed spiralsliced hams but offer so much more. Boneless hams, whole smoked or roasted turkeys, or turkey breast. Also available are a wide assortment of heat and serve side dishes like green bean

casserole, country cornbread stuffing, creamy russet mashed potatoes, maple sweet potato souffle, loaded smashed potatoes, roasted turkey gravy, and a variety of desserts such as pecan, apple or pumpkin pie, carrot cake or cheesecake. Not only will you get high quality, delicious food for your meal from Honey Baked Ham, but you’ll be able to spend more time with your friends and family and less time in the kitchen. Something for everyone and every holiday,

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Expert Chimney Cleaning Black Hat Cleaning has been helping homeowners for over 44 years.

ecember, 2021: Get ready for cooler temperatures and a cozy home by first getting your chimney and dryer vent cleaned. Debris like birds’ nests and leaves, and creosote could be lingering as potential fire hazards in your chimney. As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely flammable; it is the build-up of this lint that can lead to dryer fires. So before you light that first log, be sure you won’t be sparking a chimney fire. 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. You can prevent a chimney fire with three easy steps: • Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned. At the beginning of the heating season, hire a chimney inspector to examine your chimney—specifically, the chimney liner and ventilation. The chimney inspector will check for creosote build-up, cracks, and leaks, and make sure the vent is in good working order. A good chimney sweep thoroughly cleans the chimney, flue, and vents. Left: Annual chimney and dryer vent cleaning helps prevent home fires. For over 44 years, Black Hat Cleaning Services owner David Harris, Sr. has been serving N.E. Oklahoma.

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• Use the right wood. Not all can’t miss the Black Hat woods burn the same. Seasoned Cleaning van hardwood—like ash, oak, maple, when it’s in your hickory, and beech—is best. It has neighborhood. been fully dried out, and the ends should appear cracked, showing after a full the wood is dry. When wood is still cycle. green, it creates more smoke as the • Clothes or the moisture is dried. This additional dryer are too condensation can lead to creosote hot to touch build-up. after use. • Never burn any treated wood • The inside of the dryer has a damp, materials—e.g., plywood, pressed musty odor. wood, pressure-treated lumber, • Loads begin taking progressively engineered wood, like laminate. longer and longer to dry completely. These materials have been • The laundry room or area around chemically treated and could emit the dryer becomes significantly dangerous gases when you burn warmer after use. them. • More lint is found in the lint trap or Why have your dryer vents can be seen around exterior vents. professionally cleaned. By having your dryer vents As lint and other debris build up in the professionally cleaned, you can help dryer vents, it constricts airflow to the protect your family by significantly dryer. With less air, the dryer is forced to reducing the risk of a dryer fire in your work harder to heat the air, producing home. hotter and hotter air as the dryer vents Black Hat Cleaning Services Owner get progressively more clogged. If David Harris, Sr. helps homeowners the dryer vents are not cleaned, the with honesty, integrity, and unsurpassed superheated air can ignite the lint in the professionalism. When you see him vents and lead to a home fire. in his iconic black top hat, you know The US Consumer Product Safety you’re getting the absolute best in Commission estimates that clogged chimney, air duct, and dryer vent dryer vents are the cause of more than cleaning. 15,000 home fires each year. These dryer David Harris, Sr. started his chimney fires cause more than $200 million in sweep and dryer vent cleaning business damages to homes and properties – but in 1977. Over the years, his company can be largely prevented with regular has evolved into a trusted name in the dryer vent cleanings. business. “It’s amazing in this industry Having your dryer vents to have this kind of longevity,” he said. professionally cleaned can make your “Everywhere I go, I wear my hat. I always home safer by reducing the risk of a wanted everyone to recognize my dryer fire. company with my Black top hat.” Signs your dryer vents may be The services provided by Black Hat clogged. encompass comprehensive safety and While it is recommended to have your overall health in the home. Chimney dryer vents cleaned about once per year, sweep services, as well as dryer duct how often your dryer is used can impact cleaning, are essential for fire prevention, how often they need to be maintained. and air duct cleaning is vital for the However, your dryer may be offering air quality inside the home, ensuring a you clues that it is time for a dryer healthy breathing environment. These vent cleaning! The following are six maintenance services also help keep signs your dryer vents are beginning to your home smelling nice too. get clogged and need to be cleaned. Fire burning chimneys are • Regular loads of clothes are not dry

recommended to be cleaned depending on wood-burning consumption, 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 Black Hat Cleaning 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 44th year in business with many more years ahead.”

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A Path for Families at Their Breaking Point BY TOM FINK

ecember, 2021: By definition, a harbor is a place where vessels may go to find shelter from the rough waters. Nestled in rural northern Claremore, Hope Harbor serves just such a purpose, helping families to find shelter from the sometimes rough waters of life, to heal, and to move forward from trauma or other difficulties. Among those who help facilitate that recovery are Dirk O’Donnell and Stephanie Steward. “Hope Harbor is a place that gives

families a chance to heal,” said O’Donnell, Hope Harbor executive director. “Our main focus is to help families who apply for their child to come here because life at home with that child or life at school has gotten to the point that the parents aren’t sure what to do with them. One of the biggest things, from my perspective, is people who partner with us – either financially, or through thoughts and prayers – they’re providing a path forward to families that are really at the breaking point.

“Something I talk about quite a bit is our partners and donors providing the tools and support for these kids to move forward in life,” he continued. “One example of this would be our nine step program, which both the kids and the families work through while the child lives here on campus. It helps establish for the children a foundation of respect – respect for themselves, respect for others and respect for the environment, the area that’s around them.” Students who participate in the program live on the Hope Harbor campus, from nine months to a couple of years, depending upon their need and rate of healing. While on campus, they receive an education from certified instructors at the institute, while living on-site in the cottages, giving them a sense of home stability and purpose, as they continue their education. “Meanwhile, the parents have a similar program that they’re going through at home, and at least once a month, are here on campus to undergo counseling with the kids,” he said. “Oftentimes, they might have a couple of sessions a month, depending on where they are in the program. The kids also have weekly counseling on their own – that’s the support aspect of it. As far as the tools aspect goes that could include the education they receive at our academy, or while living at the cottages and learning responsibility through chores, taking care of themselves, learning proper boundaries and respect for those around them.” A large part of both the academic and living aspects of Hope Harbor involve instilling confidence and self-worth in the students, as many come from backgrounds involving trauma. “Hope Harbor provides a kind of test environment for kids to safely learn how to deal with the effects of their past experiences, which are often the root of their struggles, and handle them in a productive rather than a negative way Left: Hope Harbor Executive Director Dirk O’Donnell (left) and Marketing Director Stephanie Steward.

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intervention, Hope Harbor staff invest themselves in the young people, letting them know that they’re not on their own. “Our clinical director Jennifer Bristow Cain handles the counseling, which is at least 30 minutes to an hour each week, group counseling once a week, and counseling with their families, at least once a month,” Steward said. Over the course of their Above: Certified and compassionate instructors like time with Hope Harbor, Lisa Bejarano teach students at Hope Harbor the students are allowed passes to return home so that they can handle the challenges and implement their newly-learned that face them when they move forward strategies and discipline with their in life,” he said. families. Hope Harbor is capable of handling “It’s interesting that you get to see the children from grades 7-12, even being children looking forward to spending set up to take 18 year olds in and time at home with their parents again,” helping them through their mid-20s, O’Donnell said. “What starts out as two depending upon the situation. sides in opposition with one another, Hope Harbor’s academy is fully by the end of the program, you see the licensed, with certified instructors child working to get teaching according to Oklahoma back home and to education standards, meeting the have time to reconnect students at their level and allowing them with their families, and to stay on par with their academic work that’s an amazing thing for their entire time at the institution. to see.” The campuses at which the children Hope Harbor live, currently, three in all – have house accepts applications parents to monitor and care for the upfrom across Oklahoma, to-6 children per cottage. so long as the parents “Our house parents live with the kids are able to make it to and essentially do everything their own in-person counseling parents would while there,” said Steward, sessions. Hope Harbor marketing director. “We “We do several wanted the cottages to be as much like fundraising events a home environment as possible, rather every year, and we than like a dorm or institution. They do currently have our family-style meals, which the students clay shoot coming help in the cooking and cleaning, they up at Snake Creek hang out in the living room, they play Shooting Sports in games, enjoy limited TV time, paint, Beggs,” Steward said. etc. We really do what we can to make “Our website has an it as much like home and a positive events page which environment as we can.” stays up to date with Utilizing a trust-based relationship

our fundraisers – including the one in Beggs – but we also have a thrift store in Claremore called Thrift Harbor, the sale of items from which helps us, and of course, we also take donations, which are greatly appreciated.” Steward, who actually served for five years as a house parent before she became marketing director, said she always enjoys seeing the transformation of the children, the healing and encouragement they gain during their time at Hope Harbor, and watching them to go on to become confident adults. Tax-deductible donations may be sent by mail to: Hope Harbor, P.O. Box 1047, Claremore, OK, 74018. For more information about Hope Harbor, call 918-343-0003 or email info@hopeharborinc.org.

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Great Places for Christmas Lights T WO D R I V E -T H R U E V E N T S I N M U S KO G E E

Castle Christmas at The Castle of Muskogee and The Garden of Lights at Honor Heights Park Open through New Year’s Eve, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

ecember, 2021: Celebrate the best of family holiday traditions at The Castle of Muskogee! Take a leisurely drive through the Castleton Village, which is filled with thousands of holiday lights and displays. The drive through is FREE, and donations are gratefully accepted. Guests may also view the lights from an old-fashioned hayride or from the rail car of the festive Castle Train, both of which provide visitors with a unique experience through the Castle displays. Also in the Village area, the little ones may ride the cutest holiday ponies in town! For a taller vantage point, Cletus the Camel will be here to provide rides around the Village area. Just want to hang out and snap photos? Grab a bag of Kettle Corn and enjoy the festive environment of the Castle gates before you head inside. Once inside The Castle, guests may warm up and enjoy a variety of family holiday activities: Crafting ornaments in Santa’s workshop, Wax Hands and Make Your Own Candle, Stuff it Up – Plush Adoptions ... and so much more! Discover handmade creations for the special people on your holiday list. We encourage guests to visit The Christmas Shoppe for home holiday displays or holiday keepsakes. Join us in Rudolph’s Cafe for a light supper or snack, hot chocolate and treats! New for 2021: Many will tour the lights for the love of holiday joy. The Castle also offers a not so traditional holiday treat. In addition to the Castle’s holiday Catacombs and Torture Chamber Museum, guests may venture

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through the Sandy Claws Haunt. This is for our fans of thrill that would like to continue the chills throughout this holiday season! Visit okcastle.com for a complete schedule of nightly activities. In nearby Honor Heights Park, the “Garden of Lights” attracts thousands of visitors. The celebration includes a drive-thru display of over a million shimmering lights exhibited throughout the park. Christmas lights are placed on trees, bushes and structures throughout the park to enhance the natural beauty of the gardens, waterfalls and ponds. Gates open at 5 p.m. nightly, and the event is free on Mondays and $5 per vehicle Tuesday- Sunday. Castle Christmas and Garden of Lights event hours and prices: Drive through the lights at both locations. The Castle drive-thru is complimentary, however, we do appreciate donations. Honor Heights has a fee of $5 with both cards and cash accepted. If you would like information on a season pass, please contact the Parks Department. Both drive-thru events are open nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Holiday Activities Outside in The Castle’s Village Tractor-drawn Hayrides - This ride starts in the parking lot of The Castle and travels through the village on a different route from the car drive-thru. Departs every half-hour. Cost is $5.00 per person, children 1 under are free. Fri, Sat, Sun* Castle Train – Enjoy the lights with a tour from the conductor himself! $10 per passenger. Kids - Under 1 are free.

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Weekends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s*. If you would like to book the train throughout the week, please call 918.687.3625 or email info@okcastle. com to reserve. Group rates available. Pony rides – A holiday favorite! $5 per child. Fri, Sat, Sun*. The cutest Christmas ponies in town! Camel rides – Live like a Wiseman. Camel rides $5. This is for both the young as well as the young at heart. Holiday Activities inside The Castle The Castle’s additional events are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Nov. 26 through Dec. 12, Nightly- Dec. 15-Dec. 31. Please check the Calendar at okcastle. com for a detailed schedule of each night’s activities. Gift Shops – A wide assortment of holiday merchandise, inflatables and much more. Rudolph’s Cafe - Treat yourself to soups, sandwiches, cookies, hot chocolate and more. Chalice Hall - Enjoy watching holiday movies for the whole family or sit and warm up by the fire. Christmas Merchants – Find unique and handcrafted items from a variety of craftspeople. Fireworks – Stock up for New Year’s in the Christmas Shoppe, Dec. 15 – NYE. For more information please visit okcastle.com or www. cityofmuskogee.com

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Gathering Place is a Winter Wonderland BY CHRISTY MEANS-STEPHENS

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ecember, 2021 - With winter comes the holiday season – and in very few places is this more apparent than in Tulsa’s own Gathering place. The globally recognized, award winning park has been a sensation since the first day it opened, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors in the spring and summer months. The magical beauty of Gathering Place has continued throughout the fall; and from Dec. 17, 2021, through Dec. 26, the park is transformed into a

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veritable fairyland, filled with lights, music, performances, a holiday market and more. Presented by American Airlines, Tulsa’s Gathering Place Winter Wonderland delights everyone who visits. “Guests can stroll through thousands of lights on the QuikTrip Great Lawn, listen to live music, join an elf dance party, shop for holiday gifts at our winter market (featuring local vendors), drink hot cocoa and eat sweet treats!” says Heather Alexander, Vice President of Programming. “Guests can also head to ONEOK Boathouse to

meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and engage in hands-on activities at the Winter Wonderland workshop for kids of all ages. Williams Lodge will be open for guests to relax in front of our warm fireplaces and to grab seasonal delights from Redbud Café.” Gathering Place staffers and workers are committed to producing an outstanding light display, and attention to detail is a priority. “We begin preparing for Winter Wonderland every year in November,” states Alexander. “Our lighting company begins

installing lights on the trees throughout the event footprint and outside Williams Lodge before Thanksgiving. Organizing and executing events at Gathering Place is a team effort. All departments work closely together on the operations, production, marketing, safety procedures, culinary, and beyond to ensure guests have an exceptional experience.” The Winter Wonderland has already become a tradition for many families in the Tulsa community, according to Alexander. “The pure joy, peace and magic that Winter Wonderland brings to families is beyond imagination. “One of my favorite features of Winter Wonderland is the park

being illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights, pop-up local holiday performances, festive market vendors, and the pathways filled with holiday cheer.” Winter Wonderland activities begins evenings 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., nightly from Dec. 17 thru Dec. 26. This is a special opportunity to visit Tulsa’s Gathering Place in its entire winter splendor!

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Thank You for Keeping Us Local

Claremore is a vibrant town rich in Native American culture. Located on historic Route 66, you will experience a treasure-trove filled with eclectic shops and unique boutiques, antiques, craft emporiums, museums, restaurants, and galleries. Its residents have an independent and creative spirit that encourages collaboration and entrepreneurship. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts will enjoy Claremore Lake, parks, and many miles of multi-use trails.

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y definition, the tourism industry markets places of interest to the public, and all the places of interest and things to do in Claremore makes Tanya Andrews’s role as executive director of Visit Claremore that much easier. “Visit Claremore serves as the marketing and promotion arm for the city and the surrounding area,” Andrews said. “We share our story with the world-our story of a great community started by local entrepreneurs and small-business owners; home of Oklahoma

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Above: Food Truck Thursdays are monthly spring thru early fall.

legends, our world class museums, great events, wonderful eateries as well as our history all add to our story.” A “behind the scene organization,” Visit Claremore’s outreach is far and wide, as it

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Above: Alley Activation mural of Will Rogers at North Block Common.

strives to reach potential visitors as well residents in the region. “I have been in the hospitality industry for a long time; from hotels and restaurants to my long time career as the Director of Visit Claremore,” said Andrews, a second generation Claremore Zebra and RSU alumni. “I started in 2005 when it was the Claremore Convention & Visitors Bureau and has evolved into Visit Claremore. Now a department of the City of Claremore, we merged with the Claremore Expo Center in 2015. Missions were identical so the two merging made sense and allowed for more resources for both.” As an industry “storyteller,” Visit Claremore tells the history of the community to visitors through social media, advertising, news articles and in-person with the public. “Tourism is the purest form of economic development. It doesn’t require roads, bridges, stop lights, utilities, etc. except when we see growth in hotels, and restaurants or other related businesses,” Andrews said. “With a healthy flow of visitors the increase in usage and need of our hospitality businesses is a healthy growth to the city, via sales taxes, increased utilities and providing more jobs without taxing roads and emergency services.” Inasmuch as tourism benefits

the city, Andrews also commended the town’s many entrepreneurs, and the importance of community support. “To buy locally you are supporting one of our own residents, who have invested thousands, maybe even millions in our community,” she said. “They have already given back by bringing, or opening, their business here; they believe that our community is worth their investment. Additionally, they are providing local jobs. Some business owners and/or property owners might not be from Claremore, however, their employees are. Those employees live here and spend their money on groceries, utilities, and contribute to our tax base.” “To buy from a local business we are investing our money to keep them here-keep them open and employees working-we are supporting their dream and their investments they brought to the table first,” she said. For more information about Visit Claremore, visit them online at visitclaremore.org

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venue,” explained Susan Gebhart, Three Twenty on Main partner. “After we renovated this space, it was able to handle everything from social events to business events. We host business meetings, private parties, dinners, weddings, receptions, memorial service receptions, etc. “I tell people that if it doesn’t involve live animals, fire or water, we’re probably open to the idea of doing it,” she laughed. Gebhart, a veteran meeting planner and event planner, had been working remotely in Claremore for a company in Texas when she had the idea for Three Twenty on Main. “I managed meetings all over the U.S. and internationally, and the company I worked for specialized in educational meetings for physicians and nurses,” she said. “My partners and I looked around and saw this blossoming of event venues all over the country, so we said to ourselves ‘We could do that.’” By the fall of 2016, Gebhart, Tommy Duncan and Brian Courtney found the space in downtown Claremore that would eventually become Three Twenty on Main.

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A+ Rated Party Venue “Three Twenty on Main” is one of Oklahoma’s best event and party spaces for weddings, receptions and gatherings of all kinds.

hen planning a gettogether of any size, for work, church, business or friends, Three Twenty on Main in Claremore is the “main” event. “Simply put, Three Twenty on Main is an event and party space

Above: Susan Gebhart, Three Twenty on Main partner will help you make your event easy, friendly and comfortable.

Above: Three Twenty on Main will accommodate up to 120 people.

Between Thanksgiving 2016 and March 2017, the building underwent a “radical transformation” before it opened to the public. “We purposely left a lot of the base elements of the building in place – the history of the building was something we appreciated,” she said. Able to accommodate up to 120 people with a total square footage of 4,000 feet, including a bridal dressing room upstairs and kitchen space, Three Twenty on Main can meet the needs for gatherings of all sizes. Gebhart describes the décor as “elegantly neutral,” allowing for minimum redecoration to look festive for any occasion – casual, semi-formal, formal and very formal. “We have a good neutral palette here, allowing people to do whatever they want to do for whatever event they plan to hold here,” she said. Early reservations are always preferable with at least a “90 day notice” typifying how much advance time is needed for most bookings. “People in Claremore have been so good, so welcoming to us,” she said. “When we started this, we knew we were bringing something

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unlike anything else in the area – it’s a little bit different, both in terms of size and environment. People have been very, very good to us. We have several loyal customers who use us for their various events, for which we’re extremely grateful.” Three Twenty on Main is located at 320 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore. For more information, visit http://www.320onmain.com/

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Will Rogers Memorial Museum is the Largest Memorabilia Collection of Oklahoma’s Favorite Son

ovie star. Radio personality. Newspaper columnist. Oklahoman. Of all the destinations in Claremore, few have more history than that which honors the life of Oklahoma’s most famous son: the Will Rogers Memorial. More than 19,000-square feet in size, the museum houses artifacts, memorabilia, pictures,

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Above: Tad Jones, Executive Director, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore, OK.

manuscripts, and more pertaining to Rogers’ life, with a theater to show Rogers movies and documentaries. “What we do is preserve and share the life and legacy of Will Rogers for future generations,” explained Will Rogers Memorial Executive Director Tad Jones. As a native Rogers Countian, Jones is well-acquainted with the story of Will. “I grew up in Claremore, went to school in Oologah – towns which were both important parts of Will’s early life – I’ve been around the memorial and the Birthplace Ranch (in Oologah) most of my life,” he said. “I was in the Oklahoma legislature for 12 years and became more familiar with the memorial, as it’s a state entity. When (former museum director) Steve (Gragert) retired in 2014, I was contacted to see if I might be interested in taking over for him, to which I said ‘Absolutely.’ I had a marketing background, and thought I could use that and my experience to really expand the memorial’s outreach, both in the community and beyond. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity.” Even though Rogers rose to fame

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nearly 100 years ago, so many of his insights and outlooks remain as relevant today as they did during his lifetime. “When people come to the museum, they have a good time, they have fun, and they come to understand Will’s joy for life, how he lived life to the fullest and treated everyone with respect,” he said. “He gave all for his fellow man and his family. He was just a great citizen role model for our community, our state and our nation.” While the museum serves as a destination for travelers from around the world, many of them stopping to see the sights while traveling Route 66, Jones said he’s appreciative of the support that the museum receives from the community. “We try to do a lot of activities for the community – to draw them in and experience Will, to bring people together in the spirit of Will,” he said. “We have Will’s Country Christmas, Will Rogers Days, Easter egg hunts, Family Days, lectures, etc. We are part of this community, sharing thoughts, ideas and friendships with Claremore residents and people within the local and nearby communities.” The museum gift shop contains numerous books, clothing items, cards, kid’s toys, and other mementos about Will Rogers, Route 66, the community and the state – perfect for souvenirs, keepsakes or Christmas gifts. For more information about the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, visit the memorial at 1720 W. Will Rogers Boulevard or visit them online at www.willrogers.com

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Fashionable, Trendy and Community Champion: District on Main

he District on Main in Claremore features a stylish selection of fashionable clothing and accessory brands, handbags and home goods – with a very interesting beginning. This fabulous boutique features over 170 of the most coveted brands including Gorjana, Kendra Scott, Brighton, Dear John, Sanctuary, Tribal, Dylan, Z Supply, Liverpool and Brumate. “First and foremost, The District (on Main) is a women’s clothing, jewelry and gift store” said Cari Bohannan, owner, The District on Main. “We are your one stop shop in Claremore for a woman’s clothing needs for every day or special occasions.” Bohannan’s path to owning a boutique began nearly decade ago, also in downtown Claremore. The business has evolved through the years. “We originally started across the street with a partner, with paint, and painted furniture in a booth at Sailors (Antiques),” she said. “Then, we

Above: District on Main exudes big city fashion with small town charm.

Above: District on Main owner Cari Bohannon offers patrons an affordable selection of excellent brands.

changed brands of paint and it required our own storefront, which led us to opening our own shop – and here we are.” Now a fashion-forward boutique, The District on Main offers affordable chic, trendy and popular clothing. Styles are appropriate selections for women of all ages. As well as a distinctive selection of jewelry and accessories, handbags, bath and body items, and gifts for just about everyone on your giving list. “We have an eclectic atmosphere here – in one way, it’s like walking back into history because this is a historic building, and many elements of its past are still here, especially the walls, but it’s also very fun and relaxed, but with a large assortment of brand-name items people won’t find anywhere else but here. I like to describe us as having ‘big city fashion with small town charm.’” “We have several out-of-town customers, many of whom order online, but the community has been a big supporter of us, for which we’re very grateful,” she said. “As the last couple of years

have made some people reluctant to shop in person, we’re fortunate that they’ve stepped up and shopped with us online or ordered and taken advantage of our curbside pickup.” Bohannan said supporting local businesses such as her own isn’t just good for the customer, it’s good for the community, as so many local business owners are community members and partners themselves, who then return the support in other businesses, civic groups, clubs and organizations. “People who support us, who support local businesses are indirectly supporting their community,” she said. “It means so much to us as small-business owners.” Several specials will be offered throughout the Christmas and holiday season. The District on Main is located at 406 W. Will Rogers Boulevard. For more information, call the District on Main at 918-283-4637 or visit them online at http://www. thedistrictonmain.com/

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Sailor Antiques: A Must Visit Antique and Collectibles Paradise

renda Reno and MaryAnn White are more than just mother and daughter. Since Feb. 1, 2013, the pair have also been business partners, overseeing the downtown antique store, Sailor Antiques & Collectibles. “Our business involves the sale of antiques, collectibles and other vintage items,” Reno said.

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Above: Sailor Antiques property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Originally, I worked in a corporate job in Pryor, but I’d always had an antiques booth during my career because it’s always been a way for me to relax.” Eventually, Reno opened her own shop in Claremore – a place for antique lovers like herself. “How we operate is, we have the space and rent it out to a proprietor, who is responsible for furnishing it, keeping it clean and marketing the items, which are generally vintage in nature,”

Above: Owners Mary White and Brenda Reno invite you to step back in time at Sailor Antiques.

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she said. “We have 40 proprietors spread out over 7,000 square feet.” Proprietor booth spaces are month-to-month, so unique items offered change from one month to the next, but always with something for collectors or those who just want to be reminded of simpler times. “We get a lot of business from travelers, but also from members of the community and others from around the area,” she said. “Antique shopping is a unique experience. So many people have told us that it’s relaxing, it’s enjoyable, and it evokes memories from their childhood. People will come in just to look around and come across things that remind them of when they were growing up or of their parents. Something we hear quite often is ‘Oh, my grandmother used to have one of those.’” Sailor Antiques itself is something of an antique, as the building itself was built in 1902 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. “We’re blessed that we’re in this beautiful historic building and we’re also in a corridor of some main thoroughfares – Route 66, the Will Rogers Turnpike, Highway 20, etc.,” she said. Among some of the more collectible items to be found at Sailor are Fenton glassware and Frankoma Pottery of Sapulpa, but highly collectible or not, Reno said all items carry fond memories for someone and her store – and Claremore – are perfect destinations. “I believe that Claremore is a destination, a great community – just the three blocks that are historic downtown Claremore is a great area,” she said. “We’re all

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neighbors – we share a lot of joy and passion for promoting our businesses and community as a family destination for antiques, boutiques, uniques, and dining. This is a great community.” Sailor Antiques & Collectibles is located at 422 W. Will Rogers Boulevard. For more information, contact Sailor Antiques at 918-341-4838.

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Delicious Juicy Steaks and Entrees at Doe’s Eat Place

oe’s Eat Place is downtown Claremore’s go-to destination for a variety of lunch sandwiches, hearty, thickcut steaks, fresh seafood and other fine-dining quality dishes for lunch or dinner. Restaurant owner and community member Betty Watowich opened the downtown eatery three years ago, and has since watched as the business and her clientele have grown.

Above: Doe’s Eat Place server Amy Deaver-Baker and Betty Watowhich, owner, reviewing the reservation book.

“We opened in June 2018, and things have been good – it’s been a bit of a slow process, but we’ve gradually been getting more and

Above: Doe’s Eat Place features a hearty collection of entrees including succulent steaks and baked potatoes.

more business as people in the that’s for sure,” Watowich said. community have gotten to know “We definitely appreciate everyone us and word-of-mouth gets out,” who’s come in, whether only once Watowich said. or they’re a regular customer, who Whether you’re looking for 100 has supported us, and we’re always percent prime beef steaks, savory thankful for feedback. We want to seafood, chicken or soup, Doe’s hear from our customers.” Eat Place offers a sophisticated Doe’s Eat Place is open from 11 dining experience in a more casual, a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through laid-back atmosphere. Saturday. “We are geared towards people Doe’s Eat Place is located at who want higher quality food and 520 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in drink without the formality. I’ve Claremore. heard us described as offering For more information, call Doe’s a ‘non-pretentious fine dining at 918-923-7042. experience’. I think that is pretty accurate,” she said. “First and foremost, the quality of the food draws people in, and Doe’s Eat Place 520 W. WILL ROGERS BLVD. | CLAREMORE, OK secondly, it’s our atmosphere that (918) 923-7042 people appreciate, and of course,  @DOESCLAREMORE |  @DOESCLAREMORE we’ve got the best servers in town,

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OSDH Launches Coalition to Battle Alzheimer’s, Seeks Recruits BY PROVIDED BY ROB CRISSINGER, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

ecember, 2021 - More than 1,700 Oklahomans die from Alzheimer’s disease each year. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) today announced it has formed a new statewide coalition to address key issues related to Alzheimer’s disease in Oklahoma, and has begun seeking new members to join the effort. The Oklahoma Healthy Brain Initiative Coalition is a collaborative effort to advance public awareness and action related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as a public health issue in Oklahoma. The group’s first task will be to update the 2018-2022 Oklahoma State Plan to address Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually limits the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Current projections indicate that the

number of people with Alzheimer’s will nearly triple in the next 35 years. “Oklahoma is working to build a better infrastructure to assist caregivers or someone living with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Morgan Fitzgerald, MPH, Oklahoma Healthy Brain Program Manager. “We have a strong core group of professionals engaged in the coalition now, and are looking to add individuals who have provided care – or are currently providing care – for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, as well as those who have been diagnosed with the disease themselves.” Anyone interested in joining The Oklahoma Healthy Brain Initiative Coalition should email Morgan Fitzgerald at morgan.fitzgerald@ health.ok.gov for more information. More than 14 percent of Oklahomans over age 45 (1 in 7) report they are experiencing confusion or memory loss that is happening more often or getting worse, and about 50 percent of them have not talked to a health care professional about it.

Following are the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease: 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgement 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood or personality If you or someone you love is experiencing some of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, call the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at (405) 426-8300 or email centerta@ health.ok.gov to learn more about the disease and the support services available. There is growing scientific evidence that healthy behaviors, which have been shown to prevent cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease may also reduce risk for cognitive decline and possibly dementia. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma. gov/health.

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’Tis the Season to Treat Yourself Kindly During the Holidays BY HANNA MARSHALL

ecember, 2021 - There is great excitement for many when it comes to the holiday season. We think about spending time with family and friends, assembling the decorations, and even cozying up with a blanket and some hot chocolate. However, this is often met with an equal amount of anxiety and worry as we pontificate over all the items that need to be crossed off our to-do lists. Sometimes society can make us feel that if we don’t have the perfect gifts or have the prettiest decorations – Pinterest, anyone? – then we have somehow failed altogether. Here are some practical tips to help you combat stress this holiday season: Slow down. Take a moment to remember your why. This time of the year is meant to be full of laughter, quality time, and gratitude so make this the focus. All the gifts to purchase, the parties to attend, the food to prepare, and the decorations to put up are meant to be fun and joyous occasions. Instead of thinking about all these as tasks to be done, try shifting your perspective toward gratitude. Start by being grateful for the family or friends that you have the opportunity to gather with. Make a list and check it twice. If you are overwhelmed, try making a list to help you prioritize what needs to get done and when. Organize the list based off timing, and check items off as you go. It might be helpful to include personal time for yourself on the list as well so that you don’t 38 |

neglect your needs in the process. Getting plenty of sleep is one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety. It’s not that serious. It’s easy to stress over buying the perfect gift for everyone in your life, but it truly is the thought that counts when it comes to loved ones. They will appreciate the gesture. Try giving them something personal or creative because sometimes the best gifts aren’t the most expensive. Ask for help. This is easier said than done, I know. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. I’m sure a family member or friend would be happy to bring the ham to dinner this year. A lot of times people feel better if they are able to chip in so let them! If shopping for gifts is distressing to you, maybe try inviting a friend to go along and make it a fun day together. If you are struggling, share your feelings with a trusted confidant or counselor. Give. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of our own lives that we forget about others. Take a moment and give of your time or resources, whether that be with a friend or family member who has gone through a loss or even to a local charity. After all, connection and relationships are what really matter in life. Be sure to extend grace to yourself and those around you. It is normal to feel stressed around the holidays, but it’s how we respond to that stress that will determine our health and happiness surrounding the season.

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The City of Wagoner : 1,000’s of Holiday Lights, Music & Fun D

ecember, 2021: Lights, lights and more lights! Wagoner is the best kept secret for holiday fun and family traditions. The City of Wagoner, Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Wagoner and the Ft. Gibson Lake Association are partnering to bring the best of the holiday season to visitors and residents. The Christmas season will run through Dec. 31. Activities include a nightly Light Show, over 120 lighted displays, Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Parade, Winter Concert Series, 5K Twinkle Run, Dec. 16 special movie for

children, they will wear pajamas and enjoy refreshments, shop small business day and more. Back after a successful contest in 2020 is a residential and business decorating contest hosted by Wagoner Economic Development Authority and Ft. Gibson Lake Association. Contests are in two categories: Business-Best Tree Decorating and for residential in and around Wagoner Best Yard Decorating. Prize money and gift cards will be awarded. Area restaurants are serving up special discounts Monday through Saturday evenings. Wagoner will be glowing with over 100 lighted displays beginning

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at the junction of Highway 69 and 51 east to downtown, to McQuarrie Street and SE 15th Street Businesses and residents are also joining in and will have lighted displays. Snowflakes will sparkle from light posts. There is also the opportunity to play a game of snowflake hide and seek…. there is one odd shaped snowflake on the city light posts…see if your children can find it! The nightly light show has been such a success-it is being expanded this year. GRDA is sponsoring the expansion into Semore Park The automated show is from 5:00p.-10p. each evening. This year the light

Left: Heartland

show mascot “Grandy” will travel to Wagoner Elementary Schools to promote electrical safety. The Winter Concert Series* begins on Dec. 4 where regional favorites Spring Street, Heartland Xpress, and The Bazemore Family will host an all star evening of country, bluegrass and gospel favorites. Dec. 10 Alan Thompson and Empire will be rockin’ around the Christmas tree with rock classics from the 70’s -90’s. Dec. 11 Tim Shelton’s Vintage Christmas

will take the stage. Tim and fellow musicians will recreate the Christmas music and style of a by-gone era-music from the 1940s thru 1960s. Music in the style of Sinatra, Crosby and Glen Campbell. “We are excited to feature the classic sounds in a classic style” , reports Wagoner Mayor AJ Jones. “Tim Shelton’s Very Vintage Christmas has been featured in Asheville, NC, Sugar Hill, GA, Dayton Ohio and now in Wagoner, OK.” The annual Christmas Parade is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 This years’ theme will be “Christmas Classics” the classic stories and movies will be fun and entertaining for all ages. Marching bands, costume characters and floats will light up the night for this annual holiday tradition. Christmas in Wagoner is worth the quick drive to see a million

and more Christmas Lights and enjoy the themes of Christmas present and past. “We welcome you to Wagoner Your Christmas Destination. Thank you to our sponsor partners, City Staff and our organization committee who work tirelessly to make your holiday experience one to remember,” reports Mayor AJ Jones. “We are excited to have you visit our City anytime of the year! For more information and updates on activities** and schedules check out these websites: City of Wagoner: wagonerok.org, Wagoner Chamber of Commerce: thecityofwagoner.org

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AFTON DEC 11-3PM TO 7PM 2021 Grand Lake Christmas Light Boat Parade Cherokee Yacht Club 33152 Browning Ln., Afton 360grandlake.com/ events

BARTLESVILLE DEC 1-DEC 19 FRI-SUN 5PM TO 9PM

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights Woolaroc Museum &

Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville woolaroc.org

DEC 1-DEC 30 - 6PM TO 10PM Fantasy Land of Lights Johnstone Park Bartlesville fantasylandoflights.com

Downtown District bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse bacptheatre.com

DEC 10 - 11AM TO 3PM

DEC 4 - 10AM TO 12PM

BTC Broadband’s Drive Up for a Cause 77 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby Downtown River District bixbychamber.chambermaster.com 918-366-8000

DEC 11 - 4PM TO 5PM

Visit from Santa! Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave., Bixby facebook.com/BixbyCC

DEC 20, JAN 17, FEB 21 10:30AM TO 11:30AM

Alzheimer’s Support Group Evergreen Baptist Church 10301 East 111th St. S., Bixby bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

BROKEN ARROW DEC 1-JAN 2

Rhema Christmas Lights Rhema Bible Church 1025 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow rhemalights.org

DEC 1-JAN 3

DEC 3 - JAN 2

Christmas in the Ville 201 Keeler Ave, Bartlesville facebook.com/christmasintheville

BIXBY

DEC 1-DEC 9

Buy Bixby buybixby.com

BA Ice Rink 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow baicerink.com

DEC 1-DEC 10

The Museum Broken Arrow presents Big Spirit, Little Trees benefiting Broken Arrow Neighbors 400 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

DEC 1-DEC 14

Buy Broken Arrow

DEC 3-5 10AM TO 4PM

DEC 2 - 6:30PM TO 9PM

Christmas at the Ranch 181 Ranch 3913 E 181st Street South, Bixby

Broken Arrow Wine Walk Main Street from College St. to Ft. Worth St., Broken Arrow

DEC 4

DEC 3 - 7:30PM TO 10:30PM

Bixby Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave., Bixby

DEC 7 - 6:30PM TO 8:30PM

2021 Downtown Bixby Wine Walk

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Broken Arrow PAC 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov

DEC 3-5 & 10-12

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

Broken Arrow Civitan Christmas Parade 11200 S. 225th E. Ave., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov

DEC 5 - NOON TO 2PM

Meet Santa! Rose District Plaza 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow fb.me/eZGoYaDCB

DEC 7 - 6:30PM TO 7:15PM

Cover to Cover Book Club Broken Arrow Library Small Meeting Room 300 W. Broadway, Broken Arrow events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 11 - 8:30AM TO 10:15AM Rudolph Run Rose District fleetfeettulsa.com

DEC 11 - NOON TO 7PM

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival New Orleans Square 701 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov

DEC 16 - 7:30PM TO 9:30PM Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Broken Arrow PAC 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

DEC 21 - 5PM TO 7PM

Sensory Santa Meet and Greet Rose District 123 N. Main St., Broken Arrow autismoklahoma.org/event/santa-meetand-greet/

FEB 23 - 7:30PM TO 9:30PM Vienna Boys Choir Broken Arrow PAC 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov

FEB 26 - 8AM TO 5PM

2022 Eastern Oklahoma Autism Conference Stoney Creek Conference Center 200 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow thegriffinpromise.com/conference-info

FEB 28 - 7:30PM TO 10:30PM Fiddler on the Roof Broken Arrow PAC 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov

CHANDLER DEC 31 - 8PM

New Years Eve Party Route 66 Interpretive Center 400 E. 1st St., Chandler

CHOUTEAU DEC 6 - 5PM TO 8:30PM

Christmas on Main Street West Main Street chouteauchamber.com/calendar

CLAREMORE DEC MON-SAT 11AM TO 2PM

Christmas at the Belvidere 121 N. Chickasaw Ave., Claremore visitclaremore.org

DEC 3-4 - 6PM TO 10PM

Hoosier Arena Cross Nationals Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore hoosierarenacross.com

DEC 3, 10, 17 - 5PM

Illuminating Hope Christmas Light Tour with Santa stopping by Ne-Mar Shopping Center 1000 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore

DEC 3-4 - 5PM TO 9PM

Will’s Country Christmas Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com

DEC 4 - 5:30PM

Drive-Thru Christmas Parade Rogers State University 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore visitclaremore.org

DEC 4 & 11 - 11AM TO 2PM

Santa Pictures at the Museum Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com

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DEC 18 - 11AM

Shop Local! Santa Cash Give Away Will Rogers Downs 20900 S. 4200 Rd., Claremore visitclaremore.org

DEC 31 - DOORS 6PM, EVENT 7PM

Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Center Lawn 9630 US Hwy 59, Grove 360grandlake.com/events

DEC 4 - 5:30PM TO 8:30PM

New Year’s Eve Bull Riding Claremore Expo 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore visitclaremore.org

Santa’s Ozark Mountain Village Har-Ber Village on Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees 4404 W 20th St, Grove 360grandlake.com/events

DEC 31 - DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM

DEC 31 - 9PM TO 1AM

Movie Night - “Life Begins at 40” Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com

COLLINSVILLE DEC 11 - 6PM

Collinsville Christmas Light Up Parade Collinsville Main Street cityofcollinsville.com

DEC 18 - NOON TO 2PM

Wreaths Across America Day Ridgelawn Cemetery 14476 N. 104th E. Ave., Collinsville

GLENPOOL

DEC 4 - 8AM TO 7PM

Native American Christmas Market Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave., Glenpool cityofglenpool.com

DEC 5 - 3PM TO 6:30PM

New Years Eve with NighTTrain! Cherokee Casino Grove 24979 US-59, Grove

HASKELL

DEC 18 - 1PM TO 5PM

Ranch Riding Mini Clinic Healing Reins Ranch 1025 W. Skelly Rd., Haskell

JENKS

DEC 4 - 8AM

43rd Annual Jenks Winter Classic Jenks Middle School 3019 E. 101st St., Jenks facebook.com/events/143593567793870

DEC 8 - 6:30PM TO 9:30PM

2021 Kingdom Kids Christmas Gala Five Oaks Lodge 528 E. 121st St. S., Jenks 248-770-6340

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DEC 1-25 - 6PM TO 11PM

Holiday Lights Spectacular Joe B. Barnes Regional Park 8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City midwestcityok.org

OWASSO

DEC 1 - 10AM TO 10:30AM

DEC 10-12 - FRI 5PM TO 7PM, SAT 10AM TO 7PM, SUN 3PM TO 5PM Calls from Kringle City Hall 200 N Midwest Blvd., Midwest City midwestcityok.org

FEB 5 - 3PM TO 9:30PM

Daddy Daughter Dance For daughters aged 3-14 years old $15 per person midwestcityok.org

MUSKOGEE

THANKSGIVING-NEW YEARS EVE 5:30PM TO 10PM

Castle of Muskogee Christmas 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com

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Breakfast with Santa Patterson Community Center 4 NE Arlington, Lawton Ages 0-12, Free Continental Breakfast, coloring contest, Santa slide dance

Devon Ice Rink 113 S. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City

DEC 1-8

21st Annual Lights on the Lake Christmas Parade 360grandlake.com/events

DEC 3 - 5:30PM

Lights On Grove! Christmas Kick-Off Celebration

MIDWEST CITY

DEC 1 - 5:30PM TO 9PM

Light the City Holiday Lights Spectacular Entrance 15th St. and Century Blvd., Midwest City midwestcityok.org

Owasso Christmas Parade Smith Farm Market 9200 N. 121st E. Ave., Owasso owassoisms.com/events

DEC 11- 9AM TO 11AM

Owasso Choir Fundraiser Breakfast Baja Jacks 9045 N. 121st E. Ave., Owasso owassoisms.com/events

DEC 11 - 10AM TO NOON

DEC 18 - 8:30AM

Gingerbread Land Eight Ten Ranch & Cattle Co. 800 N. Country Club Rd., Muskogee

LAWTON

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DEC 11 - 9AM

DEC 4 - 3PM TO 5PM

DEC 11 - 1PM TO 2PM

DEC 18 - 9AM TO 11AM

Rise Church 1st Annual Toy Run 13807 E. 96th St., Owasso owassoisms.com/events

Visit with Santa Cornerstone Ace Hardware 11550 N. 129th E. Ave., Owasso owassoisms.com/events

DEC 16 - 6PM TO 7PM

3D Christmas Cards and Coaster Making Glenpool Library - Meeting Room 730 E. 141st St., Glenpool events.tulsalibrary.org/events 918-549-7323

DEC 5 - 1PM TO 3PM

Polar Express Pajama Party Roxy Theater 220 W. Okmulgee Ave., Muskogee

DEC 3 - 6PM TO 9PM

30th Annual Christmas Parade Black Gold Park 95 W. 145th St. S., Glenpool glenpoolchamber.org/events-calendar 918-322-3505

Jenks Library Book Club Jenks Library 523 W. B St., Jenks events.tulsalibrary.org/events

Build A Reader Storytime: Family Owasso Library - Meeting Room 103 W. Broadway, Owasso events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 11 - 6:30PM

Nowata Lighted Christmas Parade Main Street

DEC 1-JAN 30

DEC 4-5 - SAT 11AM TO 5PM SUN 10AM TO 4PM ‘Tis the Season Market Scissortail Park 300 SW 7th St., Oklahoma City scissortailpark.org

DEC 31

Opening Night Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Oklahoma City

Rambo’s Reindeer Run Owasso High School 12901 E. 86th St. N., Owasso Fun run at 8:30am, 5k at 9am owassoisms.com/events

PONCA CITY

JAN 1 - 3AM TO 7AM

New Year’s Eve Party with Whiskey River Band 2200 E. Coleman Rd., Ponca City

SAND SPRINGS DEC 1-DEC 31

Festival of Lights Downtown 100 Broadway St., Sand Springs sandspringschamber.org

DEC 3 - 7PM

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DEC 4 - 2PM

Scrooge’s Christmas Central 9th Grade Center 14 W. 4th St., Sand Springs facebook.com/SandSpringsCommunityTheater

DEC 11 - 10AM

Christmas at the Park Keystone State Park 1926 OK-151, Sand Springs

SAPULPA

DEC 4 - 6PM TO 9PM

Christmas Parade The parade will begin at Main Street and Taft, travel north to Dewey where it will turn east to the Sapulpa High School parking lot. sapulpachamber.com

SKIATOOK

DEC 11 - 7PM TO 8PM

2021 Skiatook Christmas Parade The parade will start & end at the Skiatook High School Parking lot. skiatookchamber.com/events

TULSA

DEC 1 - 11AM TO NOON

Winter Arts and Crafts Rudsill Regional Library 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 1-JAN 3 - 10AM TO 11PM Arvest Winterfest 300 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa tulsawinterfest.com

DEC 1-12, THURS-SUN 5PM TO 9PM DEC 16-JAN 2, NIGHTLY 5PM TO 9PM (CLOSED DEC 24 & 25) Botanic Garden of Lights 2021 Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr., Tulsa tulsabotanic.org

DEC 1-DEC 31 WED-SUN 9AM TO 3PM

Festival Days Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S Rockford Road, Tulsa philbrook.org

DEC 1-DEC 24 SELECT NIGHTS Festival Nights Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Road, Tulsa philbrook.org

DEC 1 - 4PM TO 8PM

Yuletide Market - Tulsa Farmers’ Market Whittier Square 1 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa tulsafarmersmarket.org/events

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A Christmas Peace South Tulsa Baptist Church 10310 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa southtulsa.org

DEC 5 - 2:30PM TO 4:30PM

DEC 10-23 - 2PM & 7:30PM

Doubt: A Parable Liddy Doenges Theatre Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2021/doubt

DEC 5 - 4PM TO 5:30PM

DEC 10 - 1PM TO 3PM

DEC 3

First Friday Art Crawl Tulsa Arts District thetulsaartsdistrict.org/first-friday-art-crawl

8th Annual Leftover Last Waltz Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St., Tulsa cainsballroom.com/event/leftover-last-waltz

DEC 3

DEC 7 - 2:30PM TO 4:30PM

DEC 2-5 - 2PM & 8PM

ORU Christmas Concert The ORU Performance Center oru.edu/academics/coacs/performancecalendar.php

DEC 3-5

Christkindlmarkt GAST Center 1429 Terrace Dr., Tulsa gastulsa.org/christkindlmarkt

DEC 4 - 8AM TO 3PM

Tulsa Herb Society “Carols & Crumpets” Herbal Craft Fair Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria, Tulsa

DEC 4 - 8:30AM TO NOON

Shop with a Cop Rotary Club of Tulsa tulsarotary.com/index.php

Disney Princess Tea Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com Kid’s Christmas Party My Little Dollhouse 3017 E. 91st St., Tulsa

DEC 5 - 6PM

Afternoon Tea Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa

DEC 7 - 6PM TO 7PM

Yoga for Every Body Central Library - Aaronson Auditorium 400 Civic Center, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events

A Chistmas Carol John H. Williams Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com

Cookies ‘N Cocoa Holiday Open House Country Club at Woodland Hills by Discovery Senior Living 6333 S. 91st E. Ave., Tulsa facebook.com/CountryClubWoodlandHills

DEC 10 - 6PM TO 8:30PM

Newman Christmas Celebration Saint Philip Neri Newman Center 440 S. Florence Ave., Tulsa

DEC 11 - 11AM

Tulsa Christmas Parade tulsachristmasparade.org

DEC 11 - 4PM TO MIDNIGHT

4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl Downtown Tulsa crawlwith.us/tulsa/christmas

DEC 7 - 6PM TO 7PM

DEC 12 - 10AM TO 2PM

DEC 8 - 11:30AM

DEC 12 - 11AM TO 6PM

Creative Writing Party Martin Regional Library - Auditorium 2601 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events BBI: Festival Bell Ringers The Tulsa Performing Arts Center tulsapac.com/events

DEC 9-11 - 9AM TO 5PM

ABATE Toys for Tots Lot 3W 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa abateoftulsa.com

Tulsa Santa Claus at Utica Square Utica Square 1709 Utica Square, Tulsa

39th Annual Darnaby Arts & Crafts Show UMAC Tulsa 6836 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa

Tulsa Farm Show SageNet Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa tulsafarmshow.com

DEC 12 - 2PM TO 7PM

DEC 4 - 10:30AM TO NOON

DEC 10 - 6PM

DEC 12 - 6PM

DEC 4 - 9AM TO 4PM

Meet Author Marilynne Robinson Central Library 400 Civic Center, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 4 - 2PM

TSHA Children’s Holiday Party Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa tsha.cc

DEC 4

Buddy Lafortune Community Center’s Holiday Craft Bazaar LaFortune Commuity Center Tulsa

DEC 4-5 - 7:30PM

The Polar Express in Concert Tulsa Performing Arts Cents 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa

DEC 5 - 1PM TO 4PM

Annual Toy Run Tulsa Dream Center 200 W. 46th St. N., Tulsa

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The Joy Concert Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa

DEC 10 - 6PM TO 8:30PM

Up With Trees Open House Up With Trees 1102 South Boston Ave., Tulsa upwithtrees.org

DEC 10-19 - 2PM & 7PM

The Nutcracker Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2021/nutcracker

DEC 10-23

Creepy Christmas Light Tour Woodward Park 2435 S. Peoria Dr., Tulsa tulsaspirittour.com/creepy-christmas

Elf on the Shelf The Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa A Unity Christmas Unity of Tulsa-Midtown 3355 S. Jamestown Ave., Tulsa tulsaunity.com

DEC 13 - 11AM TO 12:30PM & DEC 16 - 6PM TO 7:30PM Tinsel and Tears The Grief Center 2502 E. 71st Street Atlanta South Office Park, Tulsa thegriefcenter.org

DEC 14 - 6PM TO 8PM

Winter Arts and Crafts Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 17-JAN 2 - 6PM

Winter Wonderland at Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way E., Tulsa gatheringplace.org

DEC 18 - 9AM TO 12PM Christmas Celebration Tulsa Dream Center 200 W. 46th St. N., Tulsa

DEC 18 - 10AM TO 2PM

Tulsa’s Kpop Holiday Event Junior League of Tulsa Inc 3633 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa

DEC 18 - 10:30AM TO 10:30PM AKBC Oklahoma Christmas Show Central Park Hall 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa theabkcdogs.org

DEC 18-19 - 10AM TO 4PM

Christmas at The Gathering Place Gathering Place 2650 S. John Williams Way E., Tulsa

DEC 18-19 - FRI 1PM TO 10PM, SAT 8AM TO 8PM Tulsa Battle for the Belt Expo Square Pavilion 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa facebook.com/battleforthebelt

facebook.com/okdistrictyouth

DEC 29-JAN 1

Tulsa Shootout SageNet Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa tulsashootout.com

DEC 30 - 10AM TO 10:30AM Storytime in the Gardens Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa philbrook.org

DEC 30-JAN 2 - 8AM

Tulsa Holiday Circuit Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa tulsaholidaycircuit.com

DEC 31

Race Into the New Year River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa raceintothenewyear.itsyourrace.com/ event.aspx?id=10323

JAN 4-9 - TIMES VARY

Winter Wonderland Dance & Piano Recital 36th Street North Event Center 1125 E. 36th St. N., Tulsa

Mean Girls Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/mean-girls

DEC 18

JAN 7-9

DEC 18 - 5PM TO 7PM

Blue October in Concert Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsatheater.com/event/blue-october-2

Oklahoma Boat Show Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events

DEC 18 - 7PM

JAN 10-15 - 9AM TO 11PM

The Nutcracker Chapman Music Hall E. 3rd St., Tulsa

DEC 19 - 6PM TO 8PM

Storytime with Santa Main Event Tulsa 7830 S. Santa Fe Ave. W., Tulsa

DEC 19 - 8PM TO 10PM

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas River Spirit Event Center 8330 Riverside Pkwy., Tulsa mannheimsteamroller.com

DEC 22 - 2PM TO 3PM

Holiday Craft Suburban Acres Library 4606 N. Garrison, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/events

DEC 24 - 4PM TO 5PM

Christmas Eve Service Foundations Church 4615 S. Darlington Ave., Tulsa

DEC 27 & 28 - MON 3PM & TUES 9:30AM Oklahoma Youth Convention 2021 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S. 107th E. Ave., Tulsa

Chili Bowl SageNet Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa chilibowl.com

JAN 14-30 - 2PM & 8PM

The Sound of Music John H. Williams Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/thesoundofmusic

JAN 27-FEB 6 - 2PM & 8PM

The Song of Jacob Zulu Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/jacobzulu

JAN 28-30, FRI 12PM TO 8PM, SAT 10AM TO 8PM, SUN 11AM TO 5PM Green Country Home & Garden Show Exchange Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa coxradiotulsa.com

JAN 29 - 7:30PM

Star Wars: A New Hope Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/star-wars-a-new-hope

FEB 4 - 7PM

School House Rock Live! John H. Williams Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/schoolhouserock

Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/heroes-ofthe-fourth-turning

FEB 25-27 - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Tulsa Farmer’s Market 1 S. Lewis Ave, Tulsa tulsafarmersmarket.org

Tulsa Opera presents Emmeline Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/emmeline

FEB 5 - 7:30PM

FEB 26-MAR 5

FEB 10

VINITA

FEB 5 & 19 - 8:30AM TO NOON

Spitfire Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/spitfire The Beach Boys in Concert Paradise Cove at River Spirit Casino 8330 S. Riverside Pkwy., Tulsa tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

FEB 10-13 - TIMES VARY

Vendetta, A Mafia Story Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/vendetta

FEB 12 - 7:45AM TO 10:45AM Sweetheart Run Fleet Feet Tulsa - Blue Dome 418A E. 2nd St., Tulsa fleetfeet.com/s/tulsa

FEB 12 - 6PM

2022 Heart of Tulsa Heart Ball Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Ctr., Tulsa tulsaheartball.heart.org

FEB 18-19

Superstart! Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events/superstart

FEB 18-20 - TIMES VARY

Vintage Tulsa Show Exchange Center Building Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa facebook.com/VintageTulsaShow

FEB 18-20, FRI 12PM TO 11PM, SAT 10AM TO 11PM, SUN 10AM TO 7PM 58th Annual Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Show SageNet Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa starbirdcarshows.com

FEB 19-20, SAT 10AM TO 5PM, SUN 11AM TO 4PM Tulsa Women’s Expo with a Cause Central Park Hall 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa womenslivingexpo.com

FEB 25-MAR 6

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

Jack and the Beanstalk Tulsa Ballet Theater, Inc 1212 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa tulsaballet.org

DEC 2 - 7PM

Vinita Christmas Parade Downtown Vinita 360grandlake.com/events

WAGONER DEC 1-DEC 11

Christmas Music Shows Wagoner Civic Center 301 S. Grant Ave., Wagoner

DEC 1-DEC 31 - 5PM TO 10PM Downtown Light Show

DEC 1-DEC 31

100 Lighted Displays Hwy 69-E on 51 (Cherokee St.) to McQuarrie St. then W. on SE 15th St.

DEC 1-DEC 26

Business Tree Decorating Contest

DEC 1-DEC 26

Residential Yard/Home Decorating Contest

DEC 2 - 7PM

Wagoner Christmas Parade Downtown wagonerok.org

DEC 4 - 7PM

Winter Concert Series at the Civic Center Spring Street, Heartland Xpress, and Bazemore Bluegrass

DEC 10

Winter Concert Series at the Civic Center Alan Thompson & The Empire Band

DEC 11 - 7PM

Winter Concert Series at the Civic Center Tim Shelton’s Very Vintage Christmas Show

DEC 16 - 6PM

Children’s Christmas Movie Night Civic Center

DEC 17-19

The Nutcracker presented by Encore Performing Society Wagoner HS PAC

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Value News Magazine December 2021 Tulsa

Articles inside

The City of Wagoner: 1,000’s of Holiday Lights, Music & Fun

’Tis the Season to Treat Yourself Kindly During the Holidays

OSDH Launches Coalition to Battle Alzheimer’s, Seeks Recruits

Combating Food Insecurity: The Third Annual Hops for Hunger Event

A Path for Families at Their Breaking Point

America’s #1 Holiday Feast Can be Conveniently Ordered Online for Storefront Pick-Up

Great Places for Christmas Lights

Thank You for Keeping Us Local

Gathering Place is a Winter Wonderland

Healthy Weight Loss Plans

Expert Chimney Cleaning