Community Calendar of Events

24th Annual Tulsa Wedding Show

January 7, 2017 | 12 - 4 p.m.

BUNCO Bash

January 27, 2017 | 6 p.m.

Storm Shelter Raffle

March 1, 2017

Want a chance to win a storm shelter? The BA Senior Center is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an Allegiant Precast Concrete storm shelter. The raffle is made possible by a partnership between the Center and Allegiant. Tickets are only $10 each and available online at www.baseniors.org or at the BA Senior Center at 1800 South Main Street in Broken Arrow. The drawing will be held Friday, May 26th at 1:30 at the Center and you do not need to be present to win For more information call the BA Senior at (918) 259-8377.

4-State Bow Bash

March 10-11, 2017

*All day event

Dance & Sing Along at the Tulsa Children's Museum

March 13, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.

Spring Break Camp

March 13-17, 2017 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dear Parents, IGC will be offering Spring Break Camp 2017 from March 13-17, for ages 5-12 years, from 7am to 6pm daily. The week will include exciting field trips, dance, arts and craft, hand bells, puppetry, games and more! For $25 per day/ $110 week, your child will enjoy learning and making new friends in a fun filled environment. Spring Break camp will be held at IGC's new Thrive Center facility, 555 S. Memorial Dr, Tulsa 74112 (7th and memorial). For more info & registration, go to IGCenter.org or call 918.836.5525.

Vietnam Veteran's Day

March 16, 2017

March 16th Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Thursday March 16th at 7:00 Join the Military History Center honor our Vietnam Veterans. We will honor our Vietnam Veterans on Thursday March 16th . This is a special program presented by the melodious singing of Ken Collins and Dennis Hoch, projection show of The Wall, the Rolling Thunder doing a brief ceremony of the MIA and Captain John Adair, Guest Speaker. Program will start at at 7:00 pm at: First United Methodist Church 112 East College Street, Broken Arrow Church is located across the street from the Military History Center on the NE corner of College and Main St. The event is open to the public with no admission charge. We want as many Vietnam veterans as possible to attend. Bring your families and grandchildren and show your pride for the service you gave, and the sacrifices you made, for your country. 112 North Main Street Broken Arrow, OK For more information, call the Center at 918-794- 2712

Tulsa Flea Market

March 18, 2017 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Secret Keeper Girl Purple Party Tour

March 24, 2017 | 6:30 p.m.

Claremore Kennel Club Dog Show

March 30-31, 2017

All Day Event

Owasso Community Resources presents Hollywood Nights

April 1, 2017 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Silent auction, live auction, drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and more fun things! Annual fundraiser, more info at OwassoHelps.org

Little Light House "The Garden Party"

April 1, 2017 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Claremore Kennel Club Dog Show

April 1-2, 2017

All Day Event

Project Cuffway Presented by Rustic Cuff

April 7, 2017 | 6 - 11 p.m.

Agora Spartan Craft Market

April 8, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Citizens Climate Lobby Tulsa Group Start Workshop

April 8, 2017 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join us in the library meeting room for our third CCL Tulsa chapter meeting. We will participate in the national call then discuss local and national action items related to CCL.

Party for the Planet 2017

April 22, 2017 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ask the Expert: Caring for the Caregiver

April 25, 2017 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Join Stephanie Moore, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC Advanced Practice Provider & Clinical Nurse Specialist, as she shares how to care for the caregiver. For more information or to RSVP, please call 918-286-5800.

Celebrate the Art of Healing

April 29, 2017 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Celebrating the Art of Healing is an annual day of hope, inspiration and education for cancer patients and survivors, along with the families, friends and medical professionals who care for them. The 2017 event will be Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa. Celebrating the Art of Healing, now in its 13th year, is a community collaboration to promote healthy behaviors and activities that enrich the quality of life for those who face the challenges of cancer. Sponsors include St. John Health System, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, CTCA, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Saint Francis Health System, Saint Francis Hospice, and Bette and Wynn Wozobski. The symposium is free and open to the public, but space is limited. A complimentary lunch will be provided. To register or for more information, please contact CTCA at 918-286-5690 or eat7@eau7eav7eaw7.

Citizens Climate Lobby Tulsa Group Start Workshop

May 6, 2017 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby offering Climate Advocate Training workshop May 6, 2017 in Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK, April 5, 2017 – The Tulsa Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby is offering a Climate Advocate Training workshop on May 6, 2017 at Rudisill Regional Library. The session is free and will teach citizens the nuts and bolts of building political will and affecting change in positive, constructive ways. Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) has a unique approach of achieving change through building positive, respectful relationships with lawmakers and focusing on specific market-based, consumer-friendly solutions that have received support from conservatives and liberals alike. The workshop will include a mini-lobbying training. Citizens’ Climate Lobby is non-partisan and has an active and growing Conservative Caucus. We are very interested in new conservative members who are concerned about protecting our families and communities from the costs and risks of extreme weather. “Citizens’ Climate Lobby members here in Tulsa and all over the country are telling us that their lives have changed since they have become involved with CCL, “says Leah Sutton, the group leader of the Tulsa chapter. “They tell us they were worried about climate change and were looking for a way to make a difference. They are so grateful that CCL is showing them how and that there is a group of wonderful people working together for the same goal. We want to offer more of our neighbors the same opportunity.” In addition to lobbying, there will be varied roles for volunteers depending on individual interests. All are welcome to attend. Since refreshments will be served at the May 6th meeting, please RSVP to eat5@eau5eav5eaw5 or via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ccltulsa/.

Madam President

May 9, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa is hosting Madam President, a night to honor the boldest and smartest women you know. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that encourages involvement and participation in government. The event will take place at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at Tulsa Community College starting at 5:30 p.m. on May 9 with signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Make your reservations at http://www.lwvmadampresident.org/.

8th Annual Bark Walk & Pet Fest

May 20, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Storm Shelter Raffle

May 26, 2017

Want a chance to win a storm shelter? The BA Senior Center is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an Allegiant Precast Concrete storm shelter. The raffle is made possible by a partnership between the Center and Allegiant. Tickets are only $10 each and available online at www.baseniors.org or at the BA Senior Center at 1800 South Main Street in Broken Arrow. The drawing will be held Friday, May 26th at 1:30 at the Center and you do not need to be present to win For more information call the BA Senior at (918) 259-8377.

Ruffles and Rust Expo

May 27, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cowboy Trader Days

May 27, 2017

Music, vendors and activities for the kids are on the program for Cowboy Trader Days Saturday, May 27, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Western wear, tack, art, books and special kids’ programs will dot the hillside of the Museum from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Ivan Pace, Museum Roper (docent) and old west re-enactor, said. Some vendors may be setting up on Friday so there is an opportunity for an early visit and shopping. Admission to Trader Days activities are free to the public. The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the regular admission fee. (See willrogers.com for additional information and admission prices.)The 71st Annual Will Rogers PRCA Stampede Rodeo is going on at the same time. Rodeo times are 7:30 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28, at the Will Rogers Roundup Club rodeo arena.

Scout Day at the Oklahoma Aquarium

May 29, 2017 | 10 a.m.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party

May 31, 2017 | 1 p.m.

Miss Oklahoma Pageant

June 6-10, 2017 | 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Military Academy Reunion

June 9-11, 2017

All Day Event

West Bend Block Party on the Green

June 13, 2017 | 6 - 9 p.m.

CAP Tulsa Career Fair

July 18, 2017

CAP Tulsa is expanding! We are looking for dedicated teachers and teacher assistants to join our team! CAP Tulsa offers a supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits. Come join one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by attending our career fair to learn more information, submit your application and resume and interview for an open position. Interested applicants are invited to attend a career fair on Tuesday, July 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at CAP Tulsa’s Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center at 13804 E. 46th Pl. S., Tulsa, OK 74134

Arms of Grace Raffle

July 20, 24-27, & 31, 2017

Four winners will be drawn on October 10, 2017. Need not be present to win! Ticket Price is $20 each or buy 5 get one FREE. Tickets may be purchased at Pregnancy Resource Center’s office located at 8361-G Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK, or at the Arms of Grace Banquet on October 10th. (Banquet info can be found at http://prcowasso.org/armsofgrace/) Enter for a chance to win one of 4 great prizes! One winner will receive two Southwest Airline round trip tickets that expire October 2018. Travel is valid only on flights operated by Southwest Airlines in the United States, its territories, or possessions. One winner will receive a Kansas City Missouri Get-a-way. This is a two night stay at a luxurious Marriott Hotel on the Plaza. Breakfast for (2) is included for both days. One winner will receive an autographed bass guitar, signed by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee. One winner will receive a beautifully handcrafted, queen-sized quilt created by Red Barn Quilting. Proceeds go to Pregnancy Resource Center of Owasso to aid it's mission in honoring life, loving families and giving hope.

Arms of Grace Raffle

August 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, & 28-31, 2017

Four winners will be drawn on October 10, 2017. Need not be present to win! Ticket Price is $20 each or buy 5 get one FREE. Tickets may be purchased at Pregnancy Resource Center’s office located at 8361-G Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK, or at the Arms of Grace Banquet on October 10th. (Banquet info can be found at http://prcowasso.org/armsofgrace/) Enter for a chance to win one of 4 great prizes! One winner will receive two Southwest Airline round trip tickets that expire October 2018. Travel is valid only on flights operated by Southwest Airlines in the United States, its territories, or possessions. One winner will receive a Kansas City Missouri Get-a-way. This is a two night stay at a luxurious Marriott Hotel on the Plaza. Breakfast for (2) is included for both days. One winner will receive an autographed bass guitar, signed by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee. One winner will receive a beautifully handcrafted, queen-sized quilt created by Red Barn Quilting. Proceeds go to Pregnancy Resource Center of Owasso to aid it's mission in honoring life, loving families and giving hope.

Arms of Grace Raffle

September 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, & 25-28, 2017

Four winners will be drawn on October 10, 2017. Need not be present to win! Ticket Price is $20 each or buy 5 get one FREE. Tickets may be purchased at Pregnancy Resource Center’s office located at 8361-G Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK, or at the Arms of Grace Banquet on October 10th. (Banquet info can be found at http://prcowasso.org/armsofgrace/) Enter for a chance to win one of 4 great prizes! One winner will receive two Southwest Airline round trip tickets that expire October 2018. Travel is valid only on flights operated by Southwest Airlines in the United States, its territories, or possessions. One winner will receive a Kansas City Missouri Get-a-way. This is a two night stay at a luxurious Marriott Hotel on the Plaza. Breakfast for (2) is included for both days. One winner will receive an autographed bass guitar, signed by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee. One winner will receive a beautifully handcrafted, queen-sized quilt created by Red Barn Quilting. Proceeds go to Pregnancy Resource Center of Owasso to aid it's mission in honoring life, loving families and giving hope.

Day of Caring 2017

September 8, 2017 | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

More than 5,000 volunteers are expected to work on hundreds of community service projects during the Tulsa Area United Way’s 26th annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 8. The Day of Caring will begin at 7 a.m. with a free breakfast and program for volunteers at the downtown Central Library.

MIA/POW Remembrance Day

September 16, 2017 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Military History Center, located at 112 N. Main St. in Broken Arrow, is commemorating POW/MIA Recognition Day on Saturday, September 16. The highlight of the program will be the dedication of the Military History Center’s brick memorial to Oklahoma’s Vietnam War MIAs. Rolling Thunder Oklahoma will participate in the dedication. There will be MIA family members present as well as former POWs from the Korean War. Miss Tulsa, Maggie Bond, will lead the audience in the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs. Broken Arrow High School Air Force JROTC cadets will post the colors and raise the American and POW/MIA flags. The program starts at 11:00 a.m. and will last about one hour. It will be held on the Memorial Flag Plaza at the Military History Center. The Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission will be free on the day of the event. For additional information, contact the Center at 918.794.2712.

Arms of Grace Raffle

October 2-5 & 9-10, 2017

Four winners will be drawn on October 10, 2017. Need not be present to win! Ticket Price is $20 each or buy 5 get one FREE. Tickets may be purchased at Pregnancy Resource Center’s office located at 8361-G Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK, or at the Arms of Grace Banquet on October 10th. (Banquet info can be found at http://prcowasso.org/armsofgrace/) Enter for a chance to win one of 4 great prizes! One winner will receive two Southwest Airline round trip tickets that expire October 2018. Travel is valid only on flights operated by Southwest Airlines in the United States, its territories, or possessions. One winner will receive a Kansas City Missouri Get-a-way. This is a two night stay at a luxurious Marriott Hotel on the Plaza. Breakfast for (2) is included for both days. One winner will receive an autographed bass guitar, signed by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee. One winner will receive a beautifully handcrafted, queen-sized quilt created by Red Barn Quilting. Proceeds go to Pregnancy Resource Center of Owasso to aid it's mission in honoring life, loving families and giving hope.

Creek County OHCE Quilt & Craft Show

November 3-4, 2017

Colorful, creative handmade quilts at this juried show. Several categories including traditional pieced, embroidered, and mixed techniques. You will also find wall hangings, baby quilts, quilt blocks and wearables. Browse vendor booths, a Country Store and a tea room. Parking is free and no charge for children.

Unite! 2017

November 9, 2017 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join us for the Tulsa Area United Way end-of-campaign celebration on Nov. 9. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine at this after-work reception while we celebrate the 2017 fundraising campaign and announce the total amount raised.

Living Nativity

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, 2017

Pecan - Walnut Festival & Living Nativity Heart of the Shepherd @ Shepherd’s Cross December 7, 8 & 9 & 14, 15 & 16 2017 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 p.m. • The Living Nativity is an indoor, heated walk through event complete with farm animals and costumed characters inside a gambrel roof barn at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. • Come to the farm and enjoy the peace of a few hours spent in the country, contemplating that original Christmas when the Christ Child was born in a stable. • Christmas light display – white light – peaceful & reflective • Open the barn door and step back in time - spinning, weaving and wool working demonstrations throughout the day. • Complimentary apple cider & cookies. • Enjoy a Shepherd Christmas children’s audio-visual program. • This year the Living Nativity will feature Christmas Musicians or a Dramatic Story each hour : o Christmas Musicians include either a violinist, flutist, guitarist, gospel musicians, quartets, cellists  The Living Nativity is rich with old time gospel music o The Inn Keeper’s Wife - the story of Christ’s birth from the perspective of the Innkeeper’s Wife’s – written & told by Frankie Campbell o Menagerie at the Manger - the story of Christmas from the animals at the manger – written & told by Linda Allen o Musicians needed. Go to the Living Nativity page to find information about volunteering • Picture in the manger – with family & friends – start a new tradition • Shepherd’s Shop will be open, featuring a host of Made in Oklahoma crafts & gifts from over 50 artisans – lovely unique Christmas gifts o Animal Welfare Approved, farm fresh grass fed, free range, natural lamb meat is available. o 100% natural wool yarns and fibers are available; processed at our own mini-wool mill. Shepherd’s Cross is an “eco-friendly” wool mill. o A Fair Trade Shop that sells hand made products from missions, and returns 100% of the proceeds to those missions, is a part of Shepherd’s Shop, representing several nations. o This is walnut & pecan harvest season on the farm. Farm fresh black walnuts & native pecans will be available at down home country prices; or enjoy pre-picked or buy whole and we will crack for. o Amish Made fudge & nutty treats available o Watch as your pecans are cracked in the silo • Enjoy watching the sheep resting in the pastures, as they did that first Christmas night. • The event is donation based admission. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person. • Journey with the Shepherds – Wagon Ride in the pasture with the sheep - as they journeyed to see the Christ on that first hallowed night. Available every two hours ($7 per person; cancelled in inclement weather). 100% of proceeds benefit missions. • Buses or groups of 20 or more, please schedule in advance. • Shepherd’s Cross is home to a non-profit Christian organization called Heart of the Shepherd that hosts this event. Shepherd’s Cross provides the farm, animals and the barn for the event. • Make an Evergreen Wreath to take home – great family or group activity; $15 each; 100% of proceeds benefit missions • Make a Christmas Ornament – to take home; $5.00 each; 100% of proceeds benefit missions • The Living Tree - Provide a gift to the less fortunate – this is Heart of the Shepherd’s “Angel Tree” • Free Children’s activity – bird feeder and/or woolly sheep • Shepherd’s Special Bundle Deals: o #1: Includes all donation based activities – suggested donation $5 per person o #2: Journey with the Shepherds - $7 per person – Includes all donation based activities plus a wagon ride o #3: Christmas Journey & Ornament - $ 9 per person – Includes all donation based activities, wagon ride & make an ornament o $4: Christmas Journey & Wreath - $ 20 per person – Includes all donation based activities, wagon ride & make a wreath • Christmas Coloring Contest • Farm Museum & Educational Silo & Bible Garden self-guided tours • The Living Nativity will proceed even in the case of inclement weather. Activities take place inside the heated Amish built gambrel roof tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum, games, hands on learning stations, story time and the gift shop. • Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, is Animal Welfare approved, and is a distribution site for the Oklahoma Food Co-op. • If your family would like to volunteer in the Living Nativity please contact us. Shifts are for two hours, throughout the day. Participants experience a memorable, peace filled, quality family time. Costumes are provided; pictures made available after the event. Volunteers receive a Free Wagon ride & the opportunity to scale to the fourth floor of the silo; one free wreath making per volunteer group; & make an ornament for each participant • The Dickinson family has been providing a Live Nativity to the Claremore area for over 25 years. • Event sponsored by Heart of the Shepherd – a Christian Public Non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at Shepherd’s Cross • To find out more information about this woolly event please visit our website: www.ShepherdsCross.com - go to Living Nativity at the bottom of the tool bar http://www.shepherdscross.com/livingnativity.html or call 918-342-5911 https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdsCross Contact: Shepherd’s Cross Inc. & Heart of the Shepherd Inc. Dr. Diane Dickinson, owner & executive director eat13@eau13eav13eaw13 918-342-5911 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017