Three Days of Freedom

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Weekend Round-Up

You’ve got three whole days of weekend to work with. Here are some ideas:

• Play Ball: Join the Tulsa Drillers as they face off against the Arkansas Travelers, followed by FOX23 Friday Night Fireworks and a special Hearing Loss Awareness Night featuring silent innings and custom sign language jerseys. The festivities continue with NewsChannel :8 Grand Slam Saturday Fireworks on Sep 2, 7:05 PM, and another grand fireworks display wrapping up the game on Sunday, Sep 3, 6:05 PM.

• Cherokee Chronicles: On September 1st-3rd, the Cherokee National Holiday marks the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Nation Constitution. This annual celebration honors the history and heritage of the Cherokee, with its 71st theme being “Building our Nation, Strengthening our Sovereignty,” highlighting the fusion of tradition and progress.

• Kicking off the Season: Dive into the 2023-2024 season with Tulsa Symphony Orchestra's "Symphony in the Park," a free community concert at Guthrie Green on September 1st.

• Art, Music, and Fireworks, Oh My!: Join the festivities at First Friday Art Crawl hosted by Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District on September 1, where you can explore a medley of local art vendors and satiate your hunger with diverse food truck offerings. As a special treat this month, enjoy live melodies from the Tulsa Symphony's "Symphony in the Park" and cap off your evening under the glittering canopy of a fireworks display.

• Sundays At Guthrie Green: Get in tune with a musical afternoon on September 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as Guthrie Green presents its Sunday Concerts featuring David Austin & The Sudden Change and The Brothers Moore.

• Feast In The 918: Experience a culinary delight at the 918 Food Festival on 18th & Boston. Revel in a variety of food, local music, and engaging activities, and don't forget to snag the exclusive 918 plate for selected food samples. Admission is free, with no tickets required except for The Plate items.

• Reptilian Rendezvous: Join the Tulsa Reptile Expo by Show Me Reptile Show on September 2nd, at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Broken Arrow, OK. From 10:00am to 3:30pm, discover a diverse world of reptiles, with VIP early entry available at 9:00am.

Have a great weekend! We will see you right back here on Monday.

Community

Water Woes at Zink Lake

Tulsa's city leaders are eagerly updating the community about the ongoing Zink Lake project, slated for a grand Labor Day 2024 unveiling. However, it's not all smooth sailing as questions about the water's quality come to the surface.

• Water Woes: At first glance, Zink Lake water might seem pristine. Yet, a short trip upstream reveals murkier scenes, complete with garbage. Notably, its proximity to the Holley Oil Refinery amplifies concerns. Resident Charley Pratt's eagle eyes even spotted oil sheens, making him question its suitability for swimming, especially with potential hydrocarbon presence.

• Keeping Citizens Informed: While monitoring the water's quality is essential, making that data accessible to the public is equally crucial. City leaders are brainstorming innovative solutions, from beach-like flag systems to QR codes that lead to live test results. Pratt sees the merit, emphasizing the public's need for a simple 'go or no-go' signal.

Curious about the ongoing developments or eager to lend your voice to the conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming meetings and dive deeper into the topic by exploring the full article HERE.

Sports

Oklahoma High School Football Returns with Triumphs, Tragedies, and Top 25 Shakeups from the Season's Kickoff

High school football is back in Oklahoma, and the opening games have already given fans plenty to talk about. The season has started with a bang, from impressive routs by top teams like Bixby and Tulsa Union to heart-stopping moments in Jenks' opener. Here's a sample of the comprehensive review of the SBLive Oklahoma Top 25 football rankings and notable highlights from the kickoff of the 2023 season.

• Bixby: Bixby remains at the top spot after a decisive 42-16 victory over Owasso, marking their third rout of Owasso in the past 13 months. The game highlighted Bixby's diverse talent, including Kordell Gouldsby's impressive 197 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Bixby's next game is against Springdale Har-Ber.

• Union: Tulsa Union secured their No. 2 ranking by defeating Westmoore 49-7. The team's dominant performance was highlighted by Jordan Schelling's opening touchdown and quarterback Shaker Reisig's performance with five passing TDs.

Get the full run down HERE.

Community

Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur with Starters Bootcamp

Ever considered turning that spark of an idea into a business venture? Look no further than the upcoming Starters Bootcamp. Let's turn those musings into masterplans.

• Mentor Magic: Not just a pre-accelerator, it's 7 weeks of hands-on mentorship, engaging sessions, and business ecosystem access, all facilitated by the stellar trio: 36°N, Tulsa Technology Center, and CO.STARTERS.

• Bang for Your Buck: For just $450 (or a discounted $350 for 36°N insiders), you don't just get knowledge – you get a 7-week membership to 36°N, weekly wisdom doses on Mondays and Thursdays, and real-time feedback to ensure your venture isn't built on mere assumptions.

Feeling the FOMO already? Dash over to the original article for all the nitty-gritty and secure your spot before September 13th HERE.

In other news

• Chow Down: Get a little more creative in the lunchbox.

• Changing Of The Guard: The Cherokee Nation expansion is underway - feast your eyes.

• Get Your Seafood: Today hit up Fabian Seafood Truck at 5112 S Harvard Ave for shrimp, crab and all the fishy goodness.

• CPR Certification: Get qualified to save a life tomorrow.

• Snakey Save: Authorities rescued this rare slithery guy.

• All Star Undies: This OU QB is making money off his name sake.

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