This Week in Sand Springs (2/25 - 3/3/18)

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Monday

  • 7:00 p.m. No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball vs. No. 10 Bixby (A, Regionals)
    • Bixby High School
      601 South Riverview Drive
      Bixby, OK 74008
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Meeting 
  • 8:00 p.m. Sand Springs Municipal Authority Meeting
    • Immediately following City Council
    • Sand Springs Municipal Building
      City Council Chambers, Room 203
      100 East Broadway
    • Click here to view agenda.
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball vs. No. 7 Putnam City West (A, Regionals)
    • Putnam City West High School
      8500 Northwest 23rd Street
      Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Tuesday 

  • 5:30 p.m. Open House for 8th Grade Parents and Students
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • 5:30 p.m. Tulsa Boys' Home Hope Tour
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority Meeting
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Soccer Scrimmage v. Coweta (A)
    • Coweta High School
      14705 South 305th East Avenue
      Coweta, OK 74429

Wednesday

  • 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Special Meeting

Thursday

  • 9:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Golf
    • Sapulpa Municipal Golf Course
      1200 West Dewey Avenue
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 5:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball vs. Coweta (A)
    • Coweta High School
      14705 South 305th East Avenue
      Coweta, OK 74429
  • 7:00 p.m. "Annie" by Sand Springs Community Theater
    • General Admission $10
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball (Regionals)
    • Time/Location to be determined.
    • Either Claremore at 6:30 p.m. or Daniel Webster at 8:00 p.m.

Friday

  • 8:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Tennis at Jenks Invitational (A)
    • The Grand Health and Raquet Club
      3030 East 91st Street
      Tulsa, OK 74137
  • 8:00 a.m. Sandite Tennis at Union Invitational (A)
    • Union Tennis Center
      7616 South Garnett
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 10:30 a.m. Sandite Track & Field at Owasso Invitational (A)
    • Owasso High School
      12901 East 86th Street North
      Owasso, OK 74055
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Soccer vs. East Central (H)
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road
  • 7:00 p.m. "Annie" by Sand Springs Community Theater
    • General Admission $10
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Soccer vs. East Central (H)
    • Memorial Stadium
      500 North Adams Road
  • No. 10 Sandite Basketball (Regionals)
    • Time/Location to be determined.
    • Either Bixby at 6:30 p.m. or Tulsa Memorial at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Tennis at Union Invitational (A)
    • Union Tennis Center
      7616 South Garnett
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 8:00 a.m. Sandite Tennis at Jenks Invitational (A)
    • The Grand Health and Raquet Club
      3030 East 91st Street
      Tulsa, OK 74137
  • 1:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball v. Midwest City (H)
    • Sandite Athletic Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball Area Playoffs
    • Time to be determined. Either 3:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
    • Daniel Webster High School
      1919 West 40th Street
      Tulsa, OK 74107
  • 7:00 p.m. "Annie" by Sand Springs Community Theater
    • General Admission $10
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • No. 10 Sandite Basketball Area Playoffs
    • Time to be determined. Either 6:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. 
    • Daniel Webster High School
      1919 West 40th Street
      Tulsa, OK 74107

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This Week in Sand Springs (2/18 - 2/24/18)

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Monday

  • Presidents' Day
  • 11:00 a.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage vs. Owasso (A)
    • Owasso High School
      12901 East 86th Street North
      Owasso, OK 74055
  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission Meeting 
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment Meeting

Tuesday 

  • 4:30 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage vs. Mannford (H)
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority Meeting
    • Sand Springs Museum
      9 East Broadway
    • Click here to view agenda.
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education Special Meeting 
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Soccer Scrimmage v. Coweta (A)
    • Pryor High School
      1100 Southeast 9th Street
      Pryor, OK 74361
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Soccer Scrimmage v. Pryor (A)
    • Pryor High School
      1100 Southeast 9th Street
      Pryor, OK 74361

Wednesday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority Meeting
  • 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Special Meeting

Thursday

  • 4:30 p.m. Sandite Baseball scrimmage vs. Victory Christian (H)
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Stillwater (Regionals)
    • Bixby High School
      601 South Riverview Drive
      Bixby, OK 74008

Friday

  • 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. OSSAA 6A State Wrestling Tournament (A)
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rotary Club Chili Cook-Off 
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball v. Jenks (Regionals)
    • Putnam City West High School
      8500 Northwest 23rd Street
      Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Saturday

  • 10:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. OSSAA 6A State Wrestling Tournament (A)
  • 1:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage v. Sapulpa (A)
    • Allen Wallace Field
      1004 West Bryan
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 1:30 p.m. Girls' Basketball Regional Finals 
    • Bixby High School
      601 South Riverview Drive
      Bixby, OK 74008
  • 7:00 p.m. Boys' Basketball Regional Finals
    • Putnam City West High School
      8500 Northwest 23rd Street
      Oklahoma City, OK 73127

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This Week in Sand Springs (2/11 - 2/17/18)

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Monday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage vs. Booker T. Washington (H)
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Dance showcase
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Tuesday 

  • 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Ward 6 Election
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue
    • Fisher Baptist Church
      4008 South 137th West Avenue
  • 5:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage vs. Hilldale (A)
    • Hilldale High School
      300 East Smith Ferry Road
      Muskogee, OK 74403
  • 5:30 p.m. Tulsa Boys' Home Hope Tour
    • Tulsa Boys' Home
      2727 South 137th West Avenue
    • Contact Shannon Curry at 918.245.0231 ext. 5055 or scurry@tbhinc.org to RSVP
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Soccer Scrimmage v. Pryor (A)
    • Pryor High School
      1100 Southeast 9th Street
      Pryor, OK 74361
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Jenks (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball v. Jenks (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • Valentine's Day

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Small Business Coalition Meeting
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue

Friday

  • OSSAA 6A East Regional Wrestling Tournament (A)
    • Broken Arrow High School
      1901 East Albany Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 4:30 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage v. Metro (H)
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 13 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Bishop Kelley (A)
    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball v. Bishop Kelley (A)
    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135

Saturday

  • OSSAA 6A East Regional Wrestling Tournament (A)
    • Broken Arrow High School
      1901 East Albany Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 1:00 p.m. Sandite Baseball Scrimmage v. Union (A)
    • Union Intermediate High School
      7616 South Garnett Road
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

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Sand Springs Museum hopes to host world-famous Blue Dog art exhibit

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The Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum could soon host an internationally-acclaimed series of paintings by George Rodrigue. 

The Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum could soon house a world-famous series of paintings by George Rodrigue. Northwoods Fine Arts Academy teacher Jennifer Barretto recently secured permission to display the art, but first she has to find a way to get it here.

Though the George Rodrigue Foundation has agreed to donate the art for a three-month exhibit next winter, it has to be transported, insured, and protected along its journey. Rodrigue's world-famous Blue Dog paintings are valued at no less than $60,000 apiece, meaning the small Sand Springs museum will have to provide both alarm hooks and security guards for the duration of the visit.

Inspired by the Cajun legend of the loup-garou, Rodrigue's Blue Dog series catapulted him to international acclaim when it was used in an advertising campaign by Absolut Vodka in the early 1990s. Rodrigue passed in 2013 after a battle with lung cancer. His funeral services were open to the public and held at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

The loup-garou was a Cajun adaptation of the french rougarou, or werewolf. The creature, who typically has a human body and and canine head, is said to prowl the swamps around New Orleans. In some legends he hunts down Catholics who disobey the rules of Lent. In other tales he punishes misbehaving Cajun children. 

The Blue Dog is more "man's best friend" than occult phenomenon, sharing the stance and shape of Rodrigue's deceased pet, Tiffany. Barretto's class has spent much of the year learning about Rodrigue's work and imitating it with their own Blue Dog-inspired art. 

Barretto believes that the display could draw thousands of visitors to Sand Springs from across the region. In addition to the cultural impact it would have on the community, she believes it will also be a financial stimulus for local shops and restaurants.

The Sand Springs Museum has until August 1st to secure the funding for the exhibit, which would arrive in November. According to Barretto, it would mark the first time that Rodrigue's work has ever been displayed in the State of Oklahoma. Rodrigue's widow, Wendy, and son Jacques will also be on hand to share stories of George.

Sand Springs native actor and musician Sam Harris has gotten involved in the project and has released two promotional videos encouraging people to donate to the cause. Harris has starred on television, film, and even Broadway. 

"Art is more than just something pretty or interesting," says Harris. "It is a personal experience...only bound by the imagination of the artist and the viewer. For kids it's really important...it's a foundation for creativity and for critical thinking, things that will stay with them for the rest of their lives."

A GoFundMe account has been set up by Barretto that has already begun receiving donations. To view the page and make a donation, click here.

Sand Springs City Council candidates speak at Chamber forum

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Incumbent City Councilman Brian Jackson and former City Councilman Harold Neal spoke at a Chamber of Commerce forum Monday morning at the Sand Springs Tulsa Tech campus. The two are running for the Ward Six seat and the election will be held Tuesday, February 13th.

Jackson, 35, is in his third three-year term on the Council. He graduated Charles Page High School in 2002 and Oklahoma State University in 2007 before taking office in May of 2009. He is currently the Development Manager at Junior Achievement of Oklahoma.

Neal, 65, was a four-term councilman from Ward Five, serving from 2003 to 2015 before moving to his current ward. He graduated Liberty Mounds High School in 1970 and currently serves on the Sand Springs Planning Commission.

Jackson pointed to teamwork among the existing Council as pivotal to the recent community successes such as ALDI and Starbucks. According to Jackson, he first suggested that the City work to put a splash pad on the South side of the river at Pratt Civitan Park. 

Neal says he was recruited to run for his first term by current Mayor Mike Burdge. "I had a big interest in this city as far as the golf course. I was in that business for thirty years." According to Neal, he was an advocate for the golf course at a time when it wasn't as popular, pointing to the sales tax it generates at local convenience stores and eateries from out-of-town visitors as immeasurable. 

Jackson said Angus Valley Park is in need of new equipment but that the passage of a recent general obligation bond will pave the way for a new playground by Spring of 2019. 

Neal identified sidewalks as an area of concern in the ward and said he would advocate for more neighborhood sidewalks if he is elected. 

"I wish more people would call their councilmen when they have complaints," said Neal. "I've never failed to go to the City if one of my voters had a problem. I go to the City and take care of it for them."

City Councilperson is an unpaid position. The City has six wards and one At-Large position. Click HERE to view a map of the City wards. Only residents of Ward Six will be able to vote. The winner of the election will be sworn in at the May City Council meeting.

"Brian's always been a good friend of mine," said Neal. "We worked on the City Council together...I don't feel like I'm running against him. If he beats me that's fine, that's not a problem."

This Week in Sand Springs (2/4 - 2/10/18)

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Monday

  • 12:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Ward 6 Candidate Forum
    • Tulsa Tech - Sand Springs Campus
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard
  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools District Dialogue Meeting
    • CPHS Performing Arts Building
      600 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Parks Advisory Board
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday 

  • 6:00 p.m. Guys Night Out
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 11 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Union (A)
    • Union Multipurpose Activity Center
      6836 South Mingo Road
      Tulsa, OK 74133
  • 7:00 p.m. No. 5 Sandite Wrestling vs. Bixby (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball v. No. 6 Union (A)
    • Union Multipurpose Activity Center
      6836 South Mingo Road
      Tulsa, OK 74133

Wednesday

  • 12:00 p.m. U.S. Cellular Ribbon Cutting
    • 430 West Wekiwa Road
    • Same store, new management. 

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Reception and Silent Auction
    • PostOak Lodge
      5323 West 31st Street North
      Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Oklahoma Youth Wrestling League State Championship
    • Lloyd Noble Center
      2900 Jenkins Avenue
      Norman, OK 73019
  • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CrossFit 1055 & YellowHouse Sip & Shop
  • 7:00 p.m. No. 10 Sandite Basketball v. No. 8 Owasso (A)
    • Owasso High School
      12901 East 86th Street North
      Owasso, OK 74055
  • 6:00 p.m. No. 5 Sandite Wrestling (A)
    • Dual State Championship Quarterfinals
    • Firelake Arena
      18145 Old Rangeline Road
      Shawnee, OK 74801

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. Oklahoma Youth Wrestling League State Championship
    • Lloyd Noble Center
      2900 Jenkins Avenue
      Norman, OK 73019
  • 1:00 p.m. Meet the Sandites - Baseball
    • Sandite Baseball Complex
      412 West 55th Street
  • 2:00 p.m. No. 5 Sandite Wrestling (A)
    • Dual State Championship Semi-Finals
    • Firelake Arena
      18145 Old Rangeline Road
      Shawnee, OK 74801
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 5 Sandite Wrestling (A)
    • Dual State Championship Finals
    • Firelake Arena
      18145 Old Rangeline Road
      Shawnee, OK 74801
  • 6:30 p.m. No. 11 Lady Sandite Basketball vs. No. 4 Owasso (A)
    • BOK Center
      200 South Denver Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74103

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ALDI grocery store to hold grand opening Thursday in Sand Springs

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Sand Springs - ALDI grocery store will be holding a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony Thursday, January 25th in the Sand Springs River West development at 101 West Alexander Boulevard. 

The public is invited to attend the event, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. Following the ceremony, the first 100 customers will receive a golden ticket, each containing ALDI gift cards of various amounts. Customers can also tour the store, sample ALDI exclusive brand products and enter an on-site sweepstakes for a chance to win a year's supply of ALDI produce. 

“We value our customers in Sand Springs and we’re excited to open our new Sand Springs store to continue offering high-quality groceries at prices they love,” said Mark Bersted, Olathe division vice president for ALDI. “We’re proud to offer shoppers a variety of fresh produce, USDA Choice meats, organic items and gluten-free choices, all at affordable prices that our competitors can’t match, in an environment that’s easy and quick to navigate.”

The new store is part of a $3.4 billion investment plan to expand from 1,600 stores in 35 states to more than 2,500 stores by 2022. The Sand Springs location will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. All ALDI stores nationwide accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

As part of its accelerated growth and expansion across the U.S., ALDI plans to add 25,000 new jobs in stores, warehouses and offices. ALDI was recently named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers and offers employees generous wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry. ALDI staff working at least 25 hours per week receive full health insurance benefits and dental coverage, and all ALDI employees are invited to participate in the 401(k) program.

Located adjacent to the historic downtown commercial district, the River West development currently is home to McDonald's, Starbucks, IHOP, CVS, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Centennial Baptist Church, and El Maguey Mexican Restaurant. Colton's Steak House and Warren Clinic are currently under construction and expected to open this Spring. 

This Week in Sand Springs (1/21 - 1/27/18)

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Monday

  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sand Springs Budget Fair
    • Sand Springs Municipal Building
      100 East Broadway
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council Meeting

Tuesday 

  • 6:00 p.m. No. 9 Lady Sandite Basketball v. No. 2 Bartlesville (A)
    • Bartlesville High School
      1700 Hillcrest Drive
      Bartlesville, OK 74003
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 9 Sandite Basketball v. Bartlesville (A)
    • Bartlesville High School
      1700 Hillcrest Drive
      Bartlesville, OK 74003

Thursday

  • 8:00 a.m. ALDI Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
    • 101 West Alexander Boulevard
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs BMX Association Annual Membership Meeting
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
  • 7:00 p.m. No. 5 Sandite Wrestling v. No. 9 Jenks (A)
    • Jenks High School
      205 East B Street
      Jenks, OK 74037

Friday

  • 6:00 p.m. No. 9 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Muskogee (A)
    • Muskogee High School
      3200 East Shawnee Road
      Muskogee, OK 74403
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 9 Sandite Basketball v. Muskogee (A)
    • Muskogee High School
      3200 East Shawnee Road
      Muskogee, OK 74403

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City of Sand Springs announces annual Budget Fair

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Sand Springs, OK -  The City of Sand Springs announces an opportunity for citizens to provide input into annual budget priorities for the community. This year's Budget Fair will take place on Monday, January 22, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Sand Springs Municipal Building, 100 E. Broadway, in downtown Sand Springs. This come and go event will take place on the second floor.

Departmental leaders including police, fire, parks, public works and more will be on-hand to listen to citizen input and help answer questions about annual operations and explain typical annual budget priorities. The Sand Springs City Council and City staff extend this important public opportunity to residents living within the corporate limits of Sand Springs to participate in the creation of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. The City's annual budget year begins on July 1, 2018, and runs through June 30, the following year.

For more information about the City of Sand Springs, please visit www.sandspringsok.org and www.seesandsprings.com and follow the City on Facebook for the latest updates.

This Week in Sand Springs (1/14 - 1/20/18)

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Monday

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday 

  • 1:30 p.m. Sand Springs/Sapulpa Joint Board Meeting
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority Meeting
  • 6:00 p.m. No. 9 Lady Sandite Basketball v. Broken Arrow (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 7:00 p.m. No. 6 Sandite Wrestling v. No. 2 Broken Arrow (H)
    • Clyde Boyd Middle School
      305 West 35th Street
  • 8:00 p.m. No. 9 Sandite Basketball v. No. 1 Broken Arrow (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday 

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority Meeting

Thursday

  • 7:00 p.m. No. 6 Sandite Wrestling v. Muskogee/Bartlesville/Enid (H)
    • District Quadrangle
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 8:00 a.m. Ram Duals Wrestling Tournament
    • Owasso High School
      12901 East 86th Street
      Owasso, OK 74055

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. Ram Duals Wrestling Tournament
    • Owasso High School
      12901 East 86th Street
      Owasso, OK 74055
  • 5:30 p.m. 12th Annual Sandite Baseball Karaoke Competition & Chili Cookoff
    • Charles Page High School Auditorium
      500 North Adams Road

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This Week in Sand Springs (1/7 - 1/13/18)

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Monday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission Regular Meeting
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Parks Advisory Board Special Meeting

Tuesday 

  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Basketball v. Jenks (A)
    • Frank Herald Field House
      323 East B Street
      Jenks, OK 74037
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Wrestling v. Sapulpa (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball v. Jenks (A)
    • Frank Herald Field House
      323 East B Street
      Jenks, OK 74037

Wednesday 

  • 11:30 a.m. Sand Springs City Council Special Meeting

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Small Business Coalition Meeting
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Wrestling v. Union (A)
    • Union High School
      6636 South Mingo Road
      Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Bobby Lyons Invitational Wrestling Tournament (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Basketball vs. Ponca City (A)
    • Ponca City High School
      927 North 5th Street
      Ponca City, OK 74061
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball vs. Ponca City (A)
    • Ponca City High School
      927 North 5th Street
      Ponca City, OK 74061

Saturday

  • 6:00 a.m. 3rd Annual Ancient 5K
  • 9:00 a.m. Bobby Lyons Invitational Wrestling Tournament (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      00 North Adams Road

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A look back at Sand Springs's biggest stories in 2017

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Sandites enjoy a free concert from The Rogues Five at Riverfest.

From high school athletics to a growing economy and quality of living improvements, the history books will look on 2017 as a pivotal year in Sand Springs. Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories around town. 

Jan. 19 – USDA rolls out new Rural Development loan opportunities for Sand Springs area. – Read More.

Jan. 19 - CPHS Wrestling team pins entire U.S. Grant team in fourteen minutes and two seconds, setting national record for fastest dual won entirely by pin. - Read More. 

Feb. 01 – Ray Brown Park receives $37,000 renovation. – Read More.

Feb. 11 - CPHS Wrestling team wins first-ever Dual State Championship 40-26 over Broken Arrow.  - Read More.

Feb. 25 - Riley Weir, Daton Fix, Jack Karstetter, Beau Bratcher, and Payton Scott win individual State Titles and lead Sand Springs to their first State Wrestling Championship since 1971. - Read More.

Feb. 27 - ALDI grocery store and St. Francis Warren Clinic & Urgent Care announce plans to open new locations in River West Development. ALDI is new to community, Warren Clinic is relocating from Charles Page Boulevard. - Read More.

Mar. 02 - CPHS Womens' Basketball wins Area Championship to advance to State Tournament for first time since 2011. - Read More.

Mar. 06 – Rusty Gunn elected as Board of Education President, Mike Mullins sworn into new term on Board. – Read More.

Mar. 22 – Chinowth and Cohen opens new Prattville location.

Mar. 27 - Sand Springs City Council authorizes new murals and $1.5 million Prattville Fire Station. - Read More.

Apr. 04 – Payless ShoeSource announces shuttering of Sand Springs and Sapulpa locations. – Read More.

Apr. 05 – CPHS Winter Percussion wins State Championship. – Read More.

Apr. 19 – El Maguey Mexican Restaurant relocates to new building in River West. – Read More.

Apr. 20 – Tim Wright, Larry Hurst, and Dr. Stacey Butterfield are inducted into Sand Springs Education Association Hall of Fame. – Read More.

Apr. 22 – Herbal Affair co-founder Sandi Byerly receives Hometown Hero Award. – Read More.

May 02 - Individual Career Academic Plan bill authored by Jadine Nollan is signed into law. - Read More.

May 08 - Mike Burdge elected to 12th term as Mayor, Beau Wilson elected as Vice-Mayor. - Read More.

May 12 - Morgan Ganem releases new album, Paradise. - Read More.

May 13 - Aden Baughman wins 800-meter Track State Championship, Cheyenne Walden wins eighth and ninth State Championships. - Read More.

May 13 – Sand Springs graduates 392 in Class of 2017 – Read More.

May 16 - Hannah Rose releases More Than Conquerors EP. - Read More.

May 21 - CPHS Fishing Club wins Oklahoma Bass Nation State Championship. - Read More.

May 26 – Dog and Duck Antiques opens at 21 East 2nd Street, expanding from booth space in Vintage Stables on Main. – Read More.

Jun. 01 – The Ground Floor Salon opens at Village Square.

Jun. 06 – State Senator Dan Newberry resigns seat seven months after reelection. – Read More.

Jun. 08 – OSU Medicine opens in Shops at Adams Road.

Jun. 24 – EuroMotor Extravaganza returns to Sand Springs after five-year hiatus. – Read More.

Jun. 24 – Historic Twin Cities Elementary is demolished after nearly a century. – Read More.

Jun. 26 – Sand Springs City Council evicts Round Up Club from River City Park. – Read More.

Jul. 09 - Janeway Castle Stone Estate & Venue opens in Sand Springs. - Read More.

Jul. 10 - Sand Springs's Janet Johnson named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalist. - Read More.

Jul. 11 - James Garrison hired as new CPHS Head Baseball Coach.- Read More.

Jul. 21 – Carter Young wins Cadet Greco-Roman National Championship. – Read More.

Jul. 29 – Aden Baughman wins National Championship in 800-meter run. – Read More.

Aug. 01 – Daton Fix wins Junior Freestyle World Championship. – Read More.

Sep. 09 – Case Community Park unveiled with all-day Riverfest celebration after $6.2 million renovation. – Read More.

Sep. 13 – Edward Jones agent Casey Loper relocates Sand Springs office to new building. – Read More.

Sep. 30 – YellowHouse Market & Boutique relocates to historic downtown Chastain’s building, buying out DejaVu Décor.

Oct. – Prattville Braums and QuikTrip are demolished, work begins on larger, newer facilities. – Read More.

Oct 11. – Colton’s Steak House and Grill breaks ground in River West development. – Read More.

Oct. 21 – CPHS Boys’ Cross Country team qualifies for State for first time in school history. – Read More.

Oct. 27 – Payton Scott sets school rushing record with 507 yards against Bartlesville. – Read More.

Nov. 02 – Stage department store relocates to former May’s Drug Warehouse building. – Read More.

Nov. 04 – It’s Just a Girl Thing Boutique opens in Prattville.

Nov. 08 - OkieSpice & Trade Co. celebrates grand opening in Sand Springs. – Read More.

Nov. 14 – Voters approve $18 million in General Obligation Bond packages. – Read More.

Nov. 14 – Democrat Allison Ikley-Freeman wins Senate District 37 seat vacated by Republican Dan Newberry. – Read More.

Nov. 28 – Downtown Sand Springs hosts inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. – Read More.

Nov. 28 – WSB Homes opens in downtown Sand Springs. – Read More.

Dec. – Philip D. Smith publishes new book, From Praha to Prague. - Read More.

Dec. 01 – Rod’s Books and Relics hosts inaugural Christmas Parade of Books. – Read More.

Dec. 12 – Sand Springs breaks ground on new Prattville Fire Station. – Read More.

Dec. 17 – The House of Hair and Boutique opens on Livi Lee’s Corner. 

Dec. 27 – YellowHouse Market & Boutique, Sarah and Kyle Baumann win inaugural Sandite Pride Christmas Light Contest. – Read More.

Dec. 29 – El Patron Cocina Mexicana opens in Shops at Adams Road. – Read More.

Inaugural Sandite Pride Christmas Light Contest Winners Announced!

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The 2017 Holiday Season is coming to a close and the first Sandite Pride Christmas Light contest drew dozens of entries! The winners of the residential contest, sponsored by SmartStyle Sand Springs's Morgan Miller, is Sarah and Kyle Baumann in Springtree Estates. 

The Baumann household is well strung in beautiful multicolored lights with a purple ambiance. In addition to dozens of lighted candy canes, their yard features an illuminated Santa and sleigh with presents and all eight traditional reindeer, plus Rudolph leading the way. The wooden cutouts are a home-made family heirloom in their third generation, the patterns of which were made in the 1940s. 

The best-dressed Sand Springs business was YellowHouse Market and Boutique at 122 North Main Street. The family-owned and operated business opened in 2016 and relocated to its current location earlier this year. The historic Chastain's building, constructed in 1931, received a major renovation from owners Lisa and Mike Miller. 

Take advantage of post-Christmas clearance sales and load up on Christmas lights for next year! Sandite Pride will continue our light contest in 2018 with more categories and more prizes!

Below are some of our favorite lights around town!

This Week in Sand Springs (12/11 - 12/17/17)

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Tuesday 

  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce Holiday Reception
    • 1 West 1st Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Beau Powers and the Distant Thunder - free concert
    • Sand Springs Triangle
      4 East Broadway
  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Basketball v. Union (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball v. Union (H)
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday 

  • 7:30 p.m. Operation Jessica
    • Joni's on the Triangle Hair Salon
      211 North Main Street, Suite #2

Thursday

  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball vs. Wichita Defenders
    • Memorial High School
      5840 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Sandite Wrestling at Kansas City Invitational
    • Hale Arena
      1701 American Royal Court
      Kansas City, MO 64102
  • 5:30 p.m. Sandite Basketball vs Northwest Arkansas Hornets
    • Memorial High School
      5840 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135

Saturday

  • 9:00 a.m. Sandite Wrestling at Kansas City Invitational
    • Hale Arena
      1701 American Royal Court
      Kansas City, MO 64102
  • Sand Springs / Team Big Youth Wrestling Tournament
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 2:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball vs Redemption Life Academy
    • Memorial High School
      5840 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135

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  • $5 fee for for-profit events.

Sandite Pride News announces Inaugural Christmas Light Contest

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This Holiday Season, Sandite Pride News is holding our first-ever Christmas Light Contest.

From now till Friday December 22nd we will be accepting nominations for three categories: Large Business, Storefront, and Household. Our finalists will be announced Christmas morning, Monday the 25th, and the winners will be posted on Friday the 29th. 

Nominations will be accepted via email at SanditePrideNews@gmail.com or via social media. To enter your house or business, simply send us a message on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Include your name, your business name (if applicable), your address, phone number, and a photograph. Your home address and phone number will NOT be made public. We need the address to visit and take our own photos of the finalists, but it will be kept completely confidential. Winners will be contacted by phone. 

The Best Household winner will win a gift card to SmartStyle Hair Salon in Sand Springs. Best Storefront and Best Large Business will both win free advertising credit with Sandite Pride. Next year we hope to have even bigger and better prizes with more participation categories.

Household entrees may include any size home, mobile home, RV, etc. You will not judged against larger homes and properties based simply on who has the most lights. Considerations will be given to themes, creativity, use of landscape features such as trees, bushes, and fencing, and whether or not you lived up to your property's potential. Small and large households will be on an equal playing field. 

Large Businesses are any businesses, churches, or other organizations who occupy a whole standalone building. The Storefront Business category will include any business, churches, or other organizations who are limited to a small section of a larger building. 

Considerations in all three categories will be given for non-light decorations such as inflatables, window frosting, signs, etc. 

By entering your home or business in this contest, you consent to having your property photographed and posted on www.sanditepride.com as well as all affiliated social media accounts. Photographs may be retained by Sandite Pride News, LLC and used for future promotion. Winners will be selected by the Sandite Pride staff with the Editor-in-Chief breaking any tie votes. Anyone inside the Sand Springs fence-line may participate. Click here to view a map of Sand Springs.

This Week in Sand Springs (12/4 - 12/10/17)

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Monday

  • 12:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 
    • Tulsa Technology Center
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard
  • 5:30 p.m. SSPS District Dialogue Meeting
    • CPHS Fine Arts Building
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Parks Advisory Board Meeting
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
  • 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting
    • CPHS Fine Arts Building
      500 North Adams Road

Tuesday 

  • 6:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Basketball v. Sapulpa (A)
    • Chieftain Center
      1201 East Lincoln
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 6:30 p.m. Food For Life cooking class.
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue
  • 8:00 p.m. Sandite Basketball v. Sapulpa (A)
    • Chieftain Center
      1201 East Lincoln
      Sapulpa, OK 74066

Thursday

  • 10:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Basketball v. Tulsa Memorial 
    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue
  • 5:00 p.m. CPHS Fine Arts Spaghetti Dinner
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 5:30 p.m. Anderson Public School Board Meeting 
    • Anderson School
      2195 Anderson Road
  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Fine Arts Winter Showcase 
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Wrestling v. Owasso 
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 9:00 a.m. Sandite Wrestling at Perry Tournament of Champions
    • 900 Fir Street
      Perry, OK 73077
  • Lady Sandite Basketball v. Claremore or Bishop Kelley
    • 1:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. Hike With Your Dog Day
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • 9:00 a.m. Sandite Wrestling at Perry Tournament of Champions
    • 900 Fir Street
      Perry, OK 73077
  • Lady Sandite Basketball v. TBA
    • ime TBA
    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue

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CPHS Winter Fine Arts Showcase set for this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

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Charles Page High School will host the 2017 Winter Fine Arts Showcase this Thursday evening, featuring performances by the Sand Springs Community Band and the High School Choir, Band, and Drama Departments.

The evening will start with a $5.00 Spaghetti dinner at 5:00 p.m. and the Community Band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a basket raffle taking place throughout the evening.

Local authors host book-signing in downtown Sand Springs at Christmas Parade

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Rod's Books and Relics and the Yesterday Shop in downtown Sand Springs is hosting a Parade of Books to coincide with the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade on Friday. 

The antique and used book store will host their first-ever book signing event with former Sand Springs Leader Editor Tara Lynn Thompson and several other local authors. The writers will be set up on the 2nd Street sidewalk in front of The Yesterday Shop from 4:00 p.m. till the conclusion of the parade. 

"As the news editor in Sand Springs for four years, as well as simply a resident for about a decade, I fell in love with Sand Springs," says Thompson. "(I want) to reconnect with Sand Springs and give back to the town that helped me so much in my career." Thompson is the author of the Another Series and has published two books with a third on the way. She released Not Another Superhero in 2015 and Just Another Sidekick this year. 

Michael Staires (Tulsa) will be signing copies of A Long Ride Home, a western novel following Billy Christian and his journey into manhood.

Robert E. Parks will be signing copies of his adventure novel MID Knight. TC Stevens leads a team of undercover FBI agents to prevent an old nemesis from acquiring a weapon of mass destruction. 

Peter Biadasz (Tulsa) will be signing copies of Write Your First Book, a self-help guide to turning good ideas into great books with sections on crafting a story, publishing, marketing and sales, and turning speeches into books. 

Brandon Baumgarten (Oilton) will sign copies of Caught Up & Called Out, a self-help book on how to become the leader you were meant to be. 

Jeff South (Broken Arrow) will be signing copies of children's book Kilroy Was Here, the story of a security guard for a private space portal who has to rescue his coworker and prevent aliens from turning the Earth into a resort. 

Anna Myers (Chandler) will be signing copies of her children's book, The Grave Robber's Secret. Set in nineteenth-century Philadelphia, the novel tells of Robby Hare, son of a grave robber, as he tries to expose a fiendish plot involving his father.

Selena McCroskey (Stillwater) will be signing copies of her children's book Patch, the story of a lonesome little scrap of fabric that ventures across the sewing room floor, looking for a place to belong. 

Peggy Perry Anderson (Tulsa) will be signing copies of her Green Light Readers Level 1 children's books. She has published a dozen titles, including Joe on the Go, Let's Clean Up, Out to Lunch, and Chuck's Truck. 

"Rod, his wife Cyndi, and I area all hoping this becomes the first of many years to come of holding a Parade of Books," said Thompson. Each author's table will be decorated with Christmas lights and authors will be answering questions, shaking hands, and offering their wisdom and advice to other aspiring writers. 

The Christmas parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the authors will be on hand throughout the event.

Sand Springs Senior Citizens craft handmade winter-wear for victims of abuse/sex trafficking

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Nearly two-dozen Sand Springs volunteers have spent the past several months knitting, sewing, and crocheting handmade winter-wear for the nonprofit DaySpring Villa shelter. The "Case Comfort Crafters" made 56 stocking hats, seventeen scarves, thirty children's blankets, and twenty quilted bed coverlets to donate to the women's shelter for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking.

The group was organized by Sherry Clark, Programs Director for RSVP Tulsa. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is part of Senior Corps, a federal program that seeks to connect citizens over the age of 55 with service projects and nonprofit organizations. 

One volunteer moved to Sand Springs four years ago after the death of her husband. With her kids grown and busy with their lives, she stayed home most days with nothing to do. "Working on this has been really good. I've got a room full of friends."

Clark's office is located in Tulsa, but she had so many Sandites coming in to look for local opportunities that she had to come see Sand Springs for herself. "Seniors in Sand Springs are really looking to give back to the community," she said. 

Seniors looking to get involved in the organization do not have to have prior skills in crocheting. For information on their next meeting, you can contact Case Community Center at 918-246-2661 or RSVP at 918-280-8656. 

Victims of domestic abuse or sex trafficking can reach DaySpring Villa 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 918-245-4075. The villa will have a barbecue this evening to distribute the gifts to their guests.