This Week in Sand Springs (10/2 - 10/8/17)

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Monday

  • 12:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber Luncheon / Open Forum with City Manager Elizabeth Gray.
    • Tulsa Technology Center
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard
  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools District Dialogue Meeting.
    • Sand Springs Fine Arts Building
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. Sandite Volleyball vs. Muskogee (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Sand Springs Parks Advisory Board Meeting.
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Public School Board of Education Meeting.

Tuesday 

  • 12:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Luncheon.
    • Crescent Cafe
      3417 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. Sandite Volleyball vs. Sapulpa (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

Thursday

  • 12:00 p.m. Sandite Softball vs. Enid (H, Regionals).
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      508 West 55th Street
    • More games to follow, times depend on win or loss. Full bracket attached.
  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Rotary's Non Profit Organization Showcase.
    • HillSpring Church
      8801 West 41st Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sandite Volleyball vs. Ponca City (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Ponca City (A).
    • Po-Hi Football Stadium
      900 North 7th Street
      Ponca City, OK 74061

Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chipper Days.
    • Free for Sandites. Bring water bill for proof of residence. 
    • Sand Springs Street Department
      8620 West 21st Street.

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CPHS Drumline takes 1st Place at Pryor, Gold Pride Marching Band places 6th overall

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The Charles Page High School Gold Pride Marching Band took 6th place at the Pryor Band Day. (Photo: Tristia Watson). 

On Saturday, September 30th, the Charles Page High School Band competed in the 41st Annual Pryor Band Day in Pryor, OK.  Sixteen bands from around the state competed for Outstanding Color Guard, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Drum Majors and the overall Field Competition.

In the preliminary round, the CPHS Drumline took 1st place in the 6A schools' competition. The band was then selected to participate in the Finals round and ended the night with a 6thplace overall. Pryor Band Day is the first of several competitions that the band will attended this season and we look forward to seeing the results of the hard work and dedication that they put into their performances.

Drum Majors Brandi Sigala, Laura Loomis, and Jake Thompson lead the band onto the field for competition. (Photo: Tristia Watson).

Bill Knight Auto partners with Sand Springs Education Foundation in Driven to Give Day

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For the fifth time, the Sand Springs Education Foundation (SSEF) will partner with Bill Knight Auto for "Driven to Give Day." 

The event will be held on Saturday, October 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Charles Page High School parking lot at 500 North Adams Road. This is a FREE event.

Participants, 18 years or older, can come and test drive a new Lincoln. For each test drive, the SSEF will receive $20. Participants are asked to fill out some basic information before the drive and immediately after the drive to complete the process and help secure the donation. NO obligation, NO sales, NO return contact unless the participant agrees.

What an easy way to come help the SSEF raise $8,000! All Sand Springs teachers are also encouraged to stop by and do a test drive and put their name in the drawing for $500 to use in their classroom. This year the SSEF will give away $500 to two district teachers. 

This Week in Sand Springs (9/25 - 10/1/17)

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Monday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Meeting.
  • 7:00 p.m. (Immediately following City Council) Sand Springs Municipal Authority Meeting.

Tuesday 

  • 7:30 a.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce presents: Breakfast with County Commissioner Karen Keith.
    • Crescent Cafe
      3417 South 113th West Avenue
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Skiatook (H).
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      508 West 55th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Broken Arrow (A).
    • Oneta Ridge Middle School
      6800 East Quincy Place
      Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Bartlesville (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Claremore (A).
    • Claremore High School
      201 East Stuart Roosa
      Claremore, OK 74017

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Yukon (A).
    • Miller Stadium
      1777 South Yukon Parkway
      Yukon, OK 73099

Saturday

  • Last day that Sand Springs splash pads are open.
  • 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Yellow House Market and Boutique Grand Opening
    • 1-year celebration and Grand Opening of new location
      122 North Main Street
    • Food drinks, door prizes, and more!

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Sand Springs Education Foundation Golf Classic raises $40,000 for Grants to Teachers

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The Sand Springs Education Foundation held their 21st Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 18th at Tulsa Country Club. 92 golfers competed during the day as participants in “Teed Off for Education,” raising upwards of $40,000; funds of which will go towards the SSEF Grants to Teachers Program. 

The 4-Man Scramble format allows the golfers to participate in 2 Flights.

Winners of Flight A were:

  • 1st Place-Gene Case Team with golfers Gene Case, Harold Neal, Brandon Biles and Regan Streck.
  • 2nd Place-Keystone Insurance with golfers Guy Griggs, Jason Ward, Doug Haddock and Mike Ward.
  • 3rd Place-Direct Energy Team #2 with golfers Allen Rachel, Leslie Brackett, Chance Ross and Chris Miller.

Winners in Flight B were:

  • 1st Place-Mohawk Materials with golfers Lance Elliott, Megan Elliott, Matt Waller and Bob Bivens.
  • 2nd Place-Air Solutions Sand Springs with golfers Keith Hilligoss, Josh Copeland, Eli Tallent and Mike Bartlett.
  • 3rd Place-Sand Springs Home Team with golfers Ron Weese, Jason Charles, Mike Hixon and Erik Stuckey.

Honorable Mention was Sand Springs Public Schools with golfers Sherry Durkee, Rob Miller, Kristin Arnold and Laura Hamilton. Contest Hole winners were, Closest to the Pin on #6—Eric Davis and Closest to the Pin on #14—Tyler Sullivan. Raffle Prize was won by Brent Mackey.

A major Thank you goes out to this year’s Flagship Sponsor Sand Springs Meter Company, Adam Dudley. 22 area businesses and individuals participated as Hole Sponsors and Bill Knight Auto sponsored the Hole-in One Challenge on #9. Financial Advisors Paul Bizjack and Rocky Walters were the Logo Golf Ball Sponsor, Arvest Bank was the Lunch Sponsor and Direct Energy & Mr. & Mrs. Mark Boyd were the Dinner Sponsor. The SSEF also wishes to thank Bubble Town Car Wash, American Heritage Bank, Sand Springs CVS, TTCU, Tulsa Tech and Sherry Durkee for providing items for the Golfer Goodie Bags.

Funds raised at the Golf Classic go toward the Grants to Teachers Program, awarding of grants submitted by Sand Springs Schools teachers and principals.

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce looking for new Chamber Ambassadors

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The Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Chamber Ambassador program and looking for new allies in recruiting community-involved members. 

The Chamber of Commerce has been working since 1946 to bring together area businesses and organizations for the betterment of the community and local economy. Chamber members work together to host events such as the Taste of Sand Springs, Chillin & Grillin Festival, and Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. 

Members enjoy benefits including: monthly forums with speakers such as local politicians, business owners, and other important regional figures, a weekly "What's Happening in Sand Springs" newsletter, a listing in the online Chamber directory, ribbon cuttings for new businesses and businesses that have changed ownership or location, and participation in Chamber events. 

Anyone interested in being a Chamber ambassador can contact Chamber President Kristen Valentine by Friday, September 29th to RSVP for a Tuesday Kick-Off meeting at noon in Crescent Cafe. 

Kristen can be reached at Kristen@sandspringschamber.com or at 918-245-3221. 

This Week in Sand Springs (9/18 - 9/24/17)

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Tuesday 

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Stillwater (A).
    • Couch Park
      800 East 12th Avenue
      Stillwater, OK 74074
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Bixby (A).
    • Whitey Ford Sports Complex
      601 South Riverview Drive
      Bixby, OK 74008
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority meeting.

Wednesday

  • 4:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Broken Arrow (H).
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      508 West 55th Street
  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority Meeting.

Thursday

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball at Stillwater Tournament.
    • Stillwater High School Field House
      1224 North Husband Street
      Stillwater, OK 74075
  • 12:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball at UCO/OCU Tournament.
    • Oklahoma Christian University
      2501 East Memorial Road
      Edmond, OK 73013
    • University of Central Oklahom
      820 University Drive
      Edmond, OK 73034
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Sapulpa (A).
    • George F. Collins Stadium
      1201 East Lincoln
      Sapulpa, OK 74066

Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m. Sandite Bass Fishing at Tenkiller Lake
    • Tenkiller Lake - Chicken Creek
      West Chicken Creek Road
      Cookson, Oklahoma 74427
  • 9:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball at Stillwater Tournament.
    • Stillwater High School Field House
      1224 North Husband Street
      Stillwater, OK 74075
  • 10:00 a.m. Sandite Cross Country at 32nd Annual Holland Hall Invitational.
    • Holland Hall High School
      5666 East 81st Street
      Tulsa, OK 74137
  • 2:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball at UCO/OCU Tournament.
    • Oklahoma Christian University
      2501 East Memorial Road
      Edmond, OK 73013
    • University of Central Oklahom
      820 University Drive
      Edmond, OK 73034

Sunday

  • 7:00 a.m. Sandite Bass Fishing at Lake Tenkiller.
    • Lake Tenkiller - Chicken Creek
      West Chicken Creek Road
      Cookson, Oklahoma 74427

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Former Jenks City Councilman Brian O'Hara wins Republican Primary for Senate District 37

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Brian O'Hara speaks at a Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. (Photo: Scott Emigh).

The Republican Party of District 37 nominated their choice for State Senator Tuesday in a crowded primary election with seven candidates. Former Jenks City Councilman Brian O'Hara won the special election with 41.86% of the vote. He will take on Democratic nominee Allison Ikley-Freeman in a November 14 general election.

O'Hara has worked as the Deputy District Director for Congressman Jim Bridenstine in Oklahoma's First District for the past four years. In the past he has served as a Jenks City Councilman and an Oklahoma Aquarium Board Member.

O'Hara was endorsed by Congressman Bridenstine, who called O'Hara "a friend, a conservative, and a man of integrity." 

Ikley-Freeman ran unopposed in the Democratic Party and will be a heavy underdog in the general election. In the 2016 election, Republican Dan Newberry handily defeated Democrat Lloyd Snow by more than 15% of the vote in a three-way election. 

Second among Republican candidates was Sand Springs City Councilman Phil Nollan with 32.13% of the vote, followed by Sand Springs Municipal Judge R. Jay McAtee with 11.12%. Nicole Nixon received 6.75%, Rick Hardesty received 5.21%, Sand Springs City Councilman Brian Jackson received 2.33%, and Grady Grant received 0.6%.

Case Community Park unveiled with all-day Riverfest celebration

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The Rogues Five reunited in their home town to headline the Riverfest celebration. 

Click here to view Riverfest photo gallery.

Riverfest appeared to go off without a hitch Saturday in Sand Springs as the community gathered together for an all-day festival celebrating one of the largest park projects in town history. Following a $6.2 million renovation, the former River City Park was officially rededicated as Case Community Park in honor of Mike and Pat Case who donated $2 million to the project. 

Fifteen hours worth of festivities provided a little something for everyone this weekend. The party kicked off at sunrise with the launching of three hot air balloons. The balloons returned later that evening and touched down on the Great Lawn, providing spectators with a light show of burning helium.

From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the nearly two acre Great Lawn was a great parking lot for 119 entries in a car, truck, and motorcycle show. Two vehicles driven by Sand Springs native and World Champion racer Bennie Osborn were also on display. 

Representatives from the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball organization unveiled the new Thunder Cares three-on-three half court to much fanfare. Kids were able to shoot hoops with the team mascot, Rumble the Bison. Big Blast Inflatables hosted a kids' zone, and the Rotary Super Splash Pad was also open for business with a brand new playground. 

The Sand Springs Pokemon Go! club hid nearly a hundred Pokemon-themed painted rocks throughout the park for a scavenger hunt they hope will become an annual tradition. A chalk-art contest was also held, attracting a few dozen competitors.

There was plenty of food and drink available. Food vendors lined River City Park Road, including Short Bus Sandwiches, Rib Crib, El Jarocha Mexican Street Tacos, Purple People Feeder, Kona Ice, Harper's Hut Shaved Ice, Kingdom Concessions, and more. Monster Energy gave out free samples of their new soda, and Blue Bell Ice Cream passed out free vanilla cups to everyone.

The Charles Page High School Gold Pride Marching Band kicked off a ceremony to dedicate the park, followed by a mini performance of the Oklahoma! musical play. City Councilwoman Patty Dixon footed the bill for the production and starred in the performance alongside Travis Dixon, Mat Govich, Scott McQuade, Josh Westbrook, Shelby Eicher, and Ethan Eicher among others.

Local band The Rogues Five performed after the Oklahoma! production and covered classic hits from the 60s and 70s. The band is comprised of I.J. Ganem, Randy Ess, Philip Wilson, Bard Coats, and Jamie Oldaker. The band attained regional prominence during their high school days in the 1960s when they opened for The Doors. Ganem, Ess, and Oldaker have continued in the music industry ever since. Ganem and Ess's sons also performed with the band. Morgan Ganem is considered the sixth Rogue and closed out the night as a solo performer. Ess described his son, Dylan, as a Rogue-in-training. 

Morgan Ganem performed a long set of electronic dance music, including both original music and remixes of modern and classic hits. The end of his set coincided with a massive fireworks show performed by Imperial Fireworks, the company that puts on shows for the Tulsa Drillers. The younger Ganem was a hit with the kids and after playing a remix of Justin Bieber's "Despacito," the stage was overflowing with children showing off their wildest dance moves for the rest of the show. 

This Week in Sand Springs (9/11 - 9/17/17)

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Monday

  • Patriot Day

Tuesday 

  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Republican Primary Special Election for Senate District 37.
  • 10:30 a.m. Build A Reader Storytime/Stay and Play.
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs Ponca City (H).
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      508 West 55th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs Owasso (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 10:30 a.m. My New Friends + Stay and Play
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Broken Arrow (A).
    • Broken Arrow Softball Complex
      2200 North 23rd Street
      Broken Arrow, OK
  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Airport Advisory Board Meeting.
  • 7:00 p.m. Pop with a Cop
    • Share a soda with Sand Springs Police officers and City officials. Get to know your town's leaders, ask questions, and learn about the upcoming General Obligation Bond proposals. Coloring books and stickers will be provided for children while adults will be given handouts about the bond vote. Free gun locks will also be available. 
    • Clyde Boyd Middle School
      305 West 35th Street

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. Free screening of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Putnam City West (A).
    • Putnam City Stadium
      5300 North West 50th Street
      Oklahoma City, OK 73122

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 17th Annual Keystone Fire Department Car Show & Vendor Fair
    • Keystone State Park
      1926 State Highway 151
  • 10:00 a.m. Sand Springs BMX Track Work Day
    • Painting finish line poles, general clean up, and other routine maintenance projects.
    • 2600 South River City Park Road
  • Sand Springs Rotary Downhill Derby postponed till March 31st, 2018.

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Pokemon Go! to the park this Saturday!

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The Sand Springs Pokémon Go Club is teaming up with the Sand Springs Parks Department to bring a painted rock scavenger hunt to Case Community Park Saturday morning. The event is just one of several activities that park-goers can participate in as the park celebrates a $6.2 million renovation with an all-day Riverfest.

The park opens at sunrise with a hot air balloon launch. Festival attendees will have until 3:00 p.m. to find the rocks. They can either collect the rocks and turn them in, or take a picture and leave it for someone else to find. 

A check in station will be located near the softball complex for participants to turn in rocks or tally photos. 

Riverfest will also be having a car, truck, and motorcycle show, a concert with Morgan Ganem and the Rogues Five, a sidewalk chalk-art contest, a fireworks show and other festivities throughout the day. 

Parking is limited and a $10 fee will be charged in the afternoon. 

This Week in Sand Springs (9/4 - 9/10/17)

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Monday

Tuesday 

Wednesday

  • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Silo Center Open House
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sand Springs Pokemon Go Rock Painting Party
    • Sand Springs Triangle Park
      4 East Broadway
    • Help paint Pokemon-themed rocks for an upcoming scavenger hunt at Riverfest.
    • Bring your own paint/rocks if you have them. Some materials will be available to share.
    • Come and go as you please!

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Stillwater (H).
    • Sandite Softball Complex
      405 West 55th Street.
  • 5:30 p.m. Anderson School District Board of Education Meeting.

Friday

  • Lady Sandite Softball at Bixby Tournament (A).
    • Bentley Park
      8505 East 148th Street
      Bixby, OK 74008
  • 8:00 a.m. Rock Fire Department Annual Auction & Garage Sale.
    • 11313 West 48th Street North
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Choctaw (H).
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road.

Saturday

  • Sunrise - 10:00 p.m. Riverfest
  • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chipper Days
  • 8:00 a.m. Rock Fire Department Annual Auction & Garage Sale.
    • 11313 West 48th Street North.
  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • Lady Sandite Softball at Bixby Tournament (A).
    • Bentley Park
      8505 East 148th Street
      Bixby, OK 74008

Sunday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Community Picnic & Ice Cream Social
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road West

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This Week in Sand Springs (8/28 - 9/3/17)

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Monday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council meeting.
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Municipal Authority meeting.
    • Immediately following Sand Springs City Council meeting.
    • Sand Springs Municipal Building, Room 203
      100 East Broadway
    • Click here to view agenda.

Tuesday 

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast with County Commissioner Karen Keith, presented by Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce.
    • Crescent Cafe
      3417 South 113th West Avenue
    • Eat breakfast with Tulsa County Commissioner for District 2 and award-winning journalist Karen Keith.
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Jenks (H).
    • Sandite Softball Complex
      405 West 55th Street.
  • 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Elementary & Middle School Cross Country Sign-Ups.
    • Revolution Running & Fitness program for children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. View poster with more information below.
  • 6:00 p.m. Walnut Ridge Home Owners Association Meeting.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs Bishop Kelley (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sand Springs Pokemon Go Rock Painting Party
    • Sand Springs Triangle Park
      4 East Broadway
    • Help paint Pokemon-themed rocks for an upcoming scavenger hunt at Riverfest.
    • Bring your own paint/rocks if you have them. Some materials will be available to share.
    • Come and go as you please!

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Sapulpa (A).
    • Sapulpa Softball Field
      631 North Brown
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Coweta (H).
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road.

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs Pulaski Academy (H).
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road.
  • 8:00 p.m. Red Shook Labor Day Memorial Rodeo
    • Sand Springs Rodeo Arena - Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road
       

Saturday

  • Sand Springs City-Wide Yard Sale.
  • 8:00 p.m. Red Shook Labor Day Memorial Rodeo
    • Sand Springs Rodeo Arena - Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

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Sand Springs Parks ANNOUNCES "Chalk-A-Thon" sidewalk art contest

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 Sand Springs, OK-Looking for a family outing at Riverfest?  Do your kids like to draw and create?  How about decorating the new Case Community Park for FREE at this year's "Chalk-A-Thon" chalk-art contest!

"We are calling on parents, grandparents, students and artists from all around the Sand Springs area to join us at this family-friendly event and get creative!" stated Sand Springs Parks' Joy Turner.  "If you like to draw, or just need to express your creative side- we have a great event for you!"

To enter, simply print off the registration form on the Sand Springs Riverfest Face Book page, or stop by the parks offices at the Case Community Center.  Register early as spaces are limited!

You'll be assigned a 10' x 10' asphalt area and colored chalk to create your masterpiece from one of four great contest categories: Case Community Park, 3D Art, Original Art and Super Hero.  Prizes will be given to winners in each category!

"Contestants are encouraged to bring a 10” X 10” tent to keep their artwork covered from the weather and to just stay cool, " added Turner, "Bring a friend and enjoy creating together in this newly finished park."

For late registration on September 9th (if spaces remain), stop by the information tent at Riverfest beginning at 8:00am.  Contestants can create their masterpiece anytime between 10:00am-4:00pm.  Judging begins at 4:00m with 1st place prize winners announced around 5:00pm.  There are many other attractions to enjoy while you wait for results.  Whether you’re a spectator or a contestant, check out Riverfest Chalk-A-Thon on Saturday, September 9th, 2017.

This Week in Sand Springs (8/21 - 8/27/17)

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Monday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission meeting.
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment meeting CANCELED.

Tuesday 

  • First day of class for Sand Springs Public Schools.
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Putnam City North (H).
    • Sandite Softball Complex
      405 West 55th Street.
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs Jenks (A).
    • Frank Herald Fieldhouse
      311 East B Street
      Jenks, OK 74037

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Sapulpa (H).
    • Sandite Softball Complex
      405 West 55th Street.
  • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open House and Meet the Teachers.
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sandite Football scrimmage vs Claremore (H).
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road.
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Community Theater Fall Audition Prep Workshop.
    • Kids from 3rd through 8th Grade are invited to a two-hour course on auditioning for school plays, community theaters, etc. For more information visit this link.
    • First Christian Church
      501 North Main Street.

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • Oneta Ridge Middle School
      6800 East Quincy Place
      Broken Arrow, OK 74014
  • 12:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball at Stillwater Festival.
    • Couch Park
      800 East 12th Avenue
      Stillwater, OK 74074
  • 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Sacrifice: A Women's Prayer Gathering

Saturday

  • 10:00 a.m. Free Rodeo Clown Clinic
    • Case Community Park - Round Up Club Rodeo Arena
      2500 South River City Park Road
  • 10:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • Oneta Ridge Middle School
      6800 East Quincy Place
      Broken Arrow, OK 74014
  • 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs Ducks Unlimited Diner
  • 5:00 p.m. Dylan Whitney Band live at Blues Challenge 2017 
    • Sand Springs graduate Dylan Whitney will be performing at the annual fundraiser for the Blues Society of Tulsa non-profit organization. The winning act will earn a trip to the International Blues Competition. Kids 12 and under are free. Concert begins at 6:00 p.m., Whitney is expected to take the stage at 8:00 p.m.
    • Cain's Ballroom
      423 North Main Street
      Tulsa, OK 74103
  • 8:00 p.m. Hannah Isabella Rose live at the Coffee House on Cherry Street.
    • Sand Springs's own Hannah Rose will be performing a free acoustic session.
    • 1502 East 15th Street
      Tulsa, OK 74120

Sunday

  • 2:00 p.m. Sand Springs Round Up Club Play Day
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

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Murder at Case Community Center! 11th Annual Sertoma Murder Mystery Dinner

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Left to right: Brian Patten, Jenny Burke, Justin Tockey, Cliff Salas.

More than 200 Sand Springs residents came together Saturday evening at the Case Community Center to eat dinner, bid on silent auction items, and help solve a murder. The murder was fictitious, the food was delicious, and the event raised thousands of dollars for the Sand Springs Sertoma Club and Quota International Club.

Sertoma stands for "Service To Mankind" and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with hearing disabilities. The club sponsors community events such as the annual July 3rd fireworks show at Case Community Park (formerly River City Park). Quota International is a women's organization helping those with hearing and speech impairments. 

At the Eleventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, attendees were fed by Klein's Catering Service out of Perry, Oklahoma. Nearly a hundred items were donated to the auction, ranging from cookbooks to alcohol, candy baskets, jewelry, and more. The theme was "I Loathe A Parade" and participants competed in an American-themed costume contest.

The participants worked together with their table to solve the murder of Joe Possumz, mayor of the fictitious city of Elmtown. Possumz was a polarizing politician who died under mysterious circumstances during the town's Independence Day Parade.

Each table was given a newspaper article and each participant was given a clue. The suspects made their way around the room taking questions at each table over the course of the evening. At the conclusion of the interrogations, each table filled out a paper with their suspect, method, and motive.

Suspects included Rhonda Ripley (Jenny Burke), owner of Horsebalm Stables, who stood to lose half of her ranch to imminent domain if the Mayor's proposed new four-lane road was approved. 

Rockwell Kenmore (Justin Tockey), AKA Rocky the Clown, planned to run against the mayor in the upcoming election. Rocky leveled allegations of corruption against Possumz, and was excited that the City would be able to move forward under new leadership. He blasted the mayor in the face with a super soaker not long before his death.

Mona Minski (Patty Dixon) is an ex-girlfriend of the mayor's and is head of the Elmtown Marching Mommas. She admitted to spraying the mayor with itching powder that was concealed in one of her pompoms. 

Albert Ames (Cliff Salas), owner of Ames Chimney Sweeping and Fireplace Service, was regularly coated in chimney soot containing toxic materials. He was good friends with Vern Fullerton, who also handled his dry cleaning. 

Dottie Pinewood (Debbie Nobles), the mayor's assistant, was the daughter of a former mayor and may have been offended by Possumz's claims that he was the best mayor in town history. She gave Possumz a hot dog shortly before his death, and endorsed Kenmore during questioning. She claimed that Possumz was underhanded and hoped that Kenmore would win. 

Vern Fullerton (Brian Patten), part time weatherman for a local tv station, was Grand Marshall in the parade, and predicted that the mayor would "get the soaking of a lifetime" during the forecast the day before. He accused the mayor of bullying him in high school and had a fondness for Ripley.

The story and scripts were written by Jack Pachuta of www.mysterypartyhost.com. 

Also starring in the production were Ryan and Sue Price as Detectives Blew and Spangle, respectively. 

Patty Dixon as Mona Minski.

Debbie Nobles as Dottie Pinewood.

Meet The Sandites Thursday at 7:00, pregame tailgating at 5:30

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The Charles Page High School football season is soon to kick off, and with it comes the local traditions of Meet the Sandites and pregame tailgaiting. 

Every year the season kicks off with Meet the Sandites, a preseason celebration of Sand Springs athletes. Sandite fans will be introduced to the Sand Springs football, softball, cross country, and volleyball teams, plus the cheer and dance squads. Not just the varsity teams either. The Sand Springs Youth Football and Cheer teams from elementary on up will get to storm the turf with the big kids in a preview of their future high school careers.

Prior to each football game, the award-winning Holy Smokers from Church That Matters host a tailgate cookout event with hot dogs, burgers, chips, and drinks as a fundraiser for the various Sandite athletic programs. The fundraisers routinely generate as much as $10,000 every season. 

The first fundraiser will be held on Thursday, August 17, prior to Meet the Sandites. Proceeds will go to benefit the football program. 

On Friday, September 1 the Sandites will host Pulaski Academy from Little Rock, Arkansas. That tailgate will help fund the volleyball program.

On Friday, September 8, the Sandites will host Choctaw and the tailgate funds will go to the cheer team.

On Friday, October 13, the Sandites will host Muskogee for Homecoming. The wrestling team will receive that tailgate's proceeds. 

On Friday, October 27, the Sandites will host Bartlesville and the boys' basketball team will be the fundraiser recipient.

The last tailgate will be on Senior Night before the Bixby game. The dance team will receive those funds.

The tailgating begins at 5:30 p.m. and costs $5. Meet the Sandites will officially begin at 7:00 p.m. Student athletes are asked to arrive early and begin lining up at 6:35. 

21st Annual Sand Springs Education Foundation Golf Classic set for Sept. 18

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The Sand Springs Education Foundation is looking for team sponsors, hole sponsors, and participants for the upcoming 21st Annual SSEF Golf Classic. The fundraiser will be held on September 18th at the Tulsa Country Club.

The SSEF is a non-profit 501c3 organization formed in 1989 with the goal of collecting and distributing contributions from the private sector for the benefit of the Sand Springs Public School district. 

For more information, contact the SSEF at 918-245-6779 or email ssef@att.net. 

ODOT warns drivers not to be distracted by solar eclipse next Monday

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As Oklahomans prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation urges drivers to plan ahead for viewing this phenomenon.

When the eclipse begins in Oklahoma during the late morning hours on Monday, the moon may not be the only thing causing a big block during that time. Traffic could be a challenge so drivers are encouraged to get to their viewing spots early and try to avoid being on the road during the eclipse.

ODOT offers the following safety tips to keep our highways and interstates safe:

  • Don’t park or stand along highways or bridges. Exit and find a safe parking lot or other location instead to view the eclipse.
  • Be alert to traffic around you as other drivers may not be giving their full attention during this time.
  • Turn on your headlights as needed.
  • Don’t take photos while driving.
  • Don’t wear special viewing glasses while driving.

Again, parked vehicles or pedestrians along highways and interstates will create hazards to the traveling public, so exit the highway and find a safe location. Also, drivers going through work zones during the eclipse are urged to use caution as areas may be narrowed and full attention needs to be given to the roadway.

Drivers should be alert to heavier than normal traffic in the days leading up to and immediately after the event, as eclipse chasers will be heading to Kansas, Missouri and other states in the path of the total eclipse.

To check on travel information for surrounding states, visit:

Kansas                   866-511-5368         511.ksdot.org
Missouri                 888-275-6636        www.modot.org

This Week in Sand Springs (8/14 - 8/20/17)

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Monday

  • 9:30 a.m. Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners meeting
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Union (A)
    • Union Intermediate High School
      7616 South Garnett Road
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Tuesday 

  • 1:30 p.m. Tulsa County Board of Adjustment meeting
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Ponca City (A).
    • Ponca City High School
      927 North 5th Street
      Ponca City, OK 74601
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority meeting

Wednesday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority meeting - CANCELED 

Thursday

  • 8:30 a.m. Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority meeting
    • ExpoSERVE Culinary Training Center
      3902 East 15th Street
      Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112
  • 10:00 a.m. 2003 Sales Tax Overview Committee (Vision 2025) meeting
  • 5:30 p.m. Meet the Sandites
    • Church That Matters Tailgate Party benefiting Quarterback Club begins at 5;30. Meet the Sandites program begins at 7:00.
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • Times TBA: Lady Sandites at Rogers State University High School Softball Festival
    • Diamond Sports Complex
      2901 West Blue Starr Drive
      Claremore, OK 74017
  • 8:30 a.m. Hillspring Church Kids Outdoor Zone Lake Day and Water Baptisms
    • 8801 West 41st Street South
  • 9:00 a.m. Lady Sandites at Union Varsity Volleyball Tournament
    • UMAC
      6836 South Mingo Road
      Tulsa, OK 74133
  • 11:30 a.m. Sand Springs Rotary Club Classroom Teacher Supplies Collection Drive
  • 5:00 p.m. Sandite Football at Jenks Trojan Preview
    • 205 East B Street
      Jenks, OK 74037

Saturday

  • Times TBA: Lady Sandites at Rogers State University High School Softball Festival
    • Diamond Sports Complex
      2901 West Blue Starr Drive
      Claremore, OK 74017
  • 8:30 a.m. Hillspring Church Kids Outdoor Zone Lake Day and Water Baptisms
    • 8801 West 41st Street South
  • 10:00 a.m. Lady Sandites at Union Varsity Volleyball Tournament
    • UMAC
      6836 South Mingo Road
      Tulsa, OK 74133
  • 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs Sertoma Club Murder Mystery Diner
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
    • $35 per ticket, advanced purchases only. Deadline to order tickets is August 14.

Sunday

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