Internationally-acclaimed Blue Dog art exhibit to debut at Sand Springs Museum this November

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The internationally acclaimed Blue Dog art exhibit by George Rodrigue will be making its Oklahoma debut this November at the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum. 

The deceased artist's iconic creation was the face of Absolut Vodka and Xerox Corporation in the 1990s. The Blue Dog is Rodrigue's interpretation of the Cajun werewolf, or loup-garou, and was modeled after his dog, Tiffany. 

Northwoods Fine Arts Academy instructor Jennifer Barretto secured the exhibit earlier this year, but it wasn't set in stone until recently. While the George Rodrigue Foundation agreed to loan the art at no cost, the museum still had to raise $18,000 for transportation, security, and insurance. 

With paintings valued at $60,000 apiece, the museum will have to provide alarm hooks and a physical security guard for the duration of the three-month exhibit. Barretto led the fundraising effort with help from the Sand Springs Small Business Coalition and other organizations. 

Local business owners believe the exhibit will be a major economic stimulant for the downtown area, attracting thousands of visitors in the height of the Christmas shopping season. The exhibit will open November 17th, just a week before Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, in the heart of the downtown Triangle District. 

This Week in Sand Springs (9/2 - 9/9/18)

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Monday

  • Labor Day

  • 8:00 a.m. Great Raft Race.

    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 6:00 p.m. First Tuesday on the Triangle presents "Sand Springs Sings."

    • Triangle Park
      4 East Broadway Street

  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Bishop Kelley.

    • Bishop Kelley High School
      3905 South Hudson Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74135

  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday

  • 12:00 p.m. Sand Springs Women's Chamber of Commerce meeting.

    • Crescent Cafe
      3417 South 113th West Avenue

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Stillwater.

    • Couch Park
      800 East 12th Avenue
      Stillwater, OK 74074

  • 5:30 p.m. Pogue Airport Advisory Board meeting.

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO

    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs. Putnam City.

    • Putnam City Stadium
      5300 Northwest 50th Street
      Oklahoma City, OK 73122

Friday

  • 8:00 a.m. 27th Annual Rock Volunteer Fire Department Garage Sale.

    • Rock Volunteer Fire Department
      11313 West 48th Street North

  • 5:30 p.m. Back to School BINGO.

    • Harry T. Pratt Elementary
      301 West 35th Street

  • 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Girls Night In with CPHS Varsity Cheer.

    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street

Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chipper Days.

    • Free chipping of limbs up to 2" in diameter. Free wood chips and free firewood while supplies last. Must have current City of Sand Springs water bill.

    • Street Department
      8620 West 21st Street

  • 8:00 a.m. 27th Annual Rock Volunteer Fire Department Auction & Garage Sale.

    • Auction begins at 8:30 a.m.

    • Rock Volunteer Fire Department
      11313 West 48th Street North

  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. City-Wide Garage Sale.

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hike With Your Dog Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive

  • 9:30 a.m. Sandite Cross Country at Broken Arrow.

  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pokemon Go: Moltress Raid Day.

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This Week in Sand Springs (8/26 - 9/2/18)

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Monday

  • 6:30 p.m. Pratt Elementary PTO Meeting.
    • Harry T. Pratt Elementary
      301 West 35th Street
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council meeting.

Tuesday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Jenks.
    • Jenks High Softball Stadium
      1210 North Birch Street
      Jenks, OK 74037
  • 5:30 p.m. Deadline to Enter Sand Springs Sings - September 4th Concert. 
    • Entry form attached.
    • Contact 918-245-2787 for information.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Back to School Night
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. "HomeTown Holiday: A Christmas Celebration" town meeting.
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Muskogee.
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 3:30 p.m. Sandite Cross Country at Owasso Relays.
    • Mohawk Park Polo Fields
      5701 East 36th Street North
      Tulsa, OK 74115
  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Sapulpa.
    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Coweta.
    • Coweta High School
      14705 South 305th East Avenue
      Coweta, OK 74429
  • 6:30 p.m. Sandites in Stride Booster Club Meeting.
    • 815 North Lincoln Avenue

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 2:00 p.m. Retirement Party for Assistant City Manager Daniel Bradley.
    • Sand Springs Municipal Building
      100 East Broadway
  • 7:00 p.m. Sandite Football vs. Mansfield Summit.
    • Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

Saturday

  • 8:30 a.m. Sandite Cross Country at Sapulpa Chieftain Meet.
    • Westside Sports Complex
      1611 South Wickham Road
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 9:00 a.m. Vets That Matter.
    • Open to veterans and emergency responders. 
    • Broadway Barber Shop
      27 East Broadway Street

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This Week in Sand Springs (8/19 - 8/26/18)

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Monday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission meeting.
  • 5:00 p.m. Northwoods Fine Arts Academy Meet and Greet.
    • Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
      1691 East Old North Road
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Angus Valley Elementary Back to School Night.
    • Angus Valley Elementary
      412 West 55th Street
  • 5:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Putnam City North.
    • Putnam City North High School
      11800 North Rockwell Avenue
      Oklahoma City, OK 73162
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment meeting.

Tuesday

  • 1:30 p.m. Sand Springs/Sapulpa Joint Board meeting.
  • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central Ninth Grade Center Back to School Night.
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority meeting.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Muskogee.
    • Muskogee High School
      3200 East Shawnee Bypass
      Muskogee, OK 74403
  • 7:00 p.m. Meet The Sandites
    • Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • First day of classes at Sand Springs Public Schools. 
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Sapulpa.
    • Sapulpa Softball Field
      631 North Brown
      Sapulpa, OK 74066
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Victory Christian.
    • 7700 South Lewis Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74136

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • Lady Sandite Softball at OSU Festival.
    • Time and Location TBA.
  • Lady Sandite Volleyball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • 11:00 a.m. vs. Broken Arrow - Court #1 (Field House)
    • 12:30 p.m. vs. Norman North - Court #1 
    • 3:30 p.m. vs. Edmond Memorial - Court #2 (Auxiliary Gym)
    • Broken Arrow High School
      220 North 23rd Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • Lady Sandite Volleyball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • 10:30 a.m. vs. Bartlesville - Court #2 
    • 1:30 p.m. vs. Edmond North - Court #2
    • 3:00 p.m. vs. Southmoore - Court #2
    • Broken Arrow High School
      220 North 23rd Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 4:00 p.m. Deadline to Enter Sand Springs Sings - September 4th Concert. 
    • Entry form attached.
    • Contact 918-245-2787 for information.

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Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce to participate in community revitalization project

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55 community structures across Oklahoma have been chosen to participate in Fresh Paint Days. This Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) program is designed to encourage volunteers to seek out community structures and renovate them with the creative use of resources. This year, Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce was chosen as one of the participating groups.

Fresh Paint Days is a program founded on the collaboration between H-I-S Paint and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. KOB, with the help of sponsors, provides the paint and a stipend for supplies; selected communities supply the volunteers and elbow grease. This program has helped to revitalize communities across Oklahoma with a fresh coat of paint.

“This building is in a rather blighted area of Sand Springs and we are hoping the remodel of this building will bring back this portion of town,” said Kristen Cepak, of Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce.

H-I-S Paint and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful started the Fresh Paint Days program in 2005.

“HIS Paint is thrilled with the transformations that are being made within each of the communities participating in the Fresh Paint Days in Oklahoma initiative. It’s amazing how a fresh coat of paint can help to transform an entire community,” said Joe Cox, founder and CEO of H-I-S Paint.

Amelia Schoenhals, the projects coordinator for KOB, works with potential participants throughout the application process.

“I am honored to be able to assist communities in renewing their pride for the town they have built a life in,” Schoenhals said. “The participants of Fresh Paint Days truly exemplify how Oklahomans can make a change by working together, asking for help and applying a vision for the future of their community.”

When the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) began to support the program, KOB was able to offer participating groups a cash stipend to purchase supplies and make the program entirely cost-effective for participating groups.

“Public Service Company of Oklahoma is pleased to continue its support of Fresh Paint Days, and of the individuals and organizations who work hard to make their communities great places to live and work,” said James A. Evers, with State Governmental & Environmental Affairs for PSO.

CL Boyd, an Oklahoma equipment company, is providing three pressure washers to the recipients of their equipment grant.

The group will have 30 days to complete their projects using donated paint from H.I.S Paint of Oklahoma City and a stipend from Public Service Company of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce will be one of 43 groups competing for the “Best Visual Impact Award” through the, ‘Communities Primed for Change’ online contest. Finalists will be chosen based upon their ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos. Winners will be announced at the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful 28th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Celebration on November 30, 2018.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is a statewide nonprofit with a mission to empower Oklahoma citizens to preserve and enhance the state’s natural beauty and ensure a healthy, sustainable environment.

For more information about KOB, Fresh Paint Days, and the sponsors of this program visit: www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com

Church That Matters holds Be The Church Sunday, helps out around Sand Springs

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Church That Matters cleared a large section of overgrowth at the Case Community Park boat ramp in preparation for the Great Raft Race.

Church That Matters decided to “be The Church” this Sunday instead of having church. Forgoing their regular morning service, around 200 volunteers spread out across the Sand Springs mission field to make an impact in the lives of their fellow Sandites.

Church crews spent part of the morning at DaySpring Villa, a shelter for victims of sex trafficking and domestic abuse, painting, cleaning, weeding, landscaping, and holding a worship encounter for the residents.

Church That Matters has a big focus on house churches and holding small weekly get togethers in a more personal setting. One of those house churches, located on Nassau Avenue in Tulsa, held a free block party on Nassau Ave to share the gospel and make their neighbors feel welcome. Another group held a cookout and mini Vacation Bible School session at Shannon Valley Mobile Home Park.

Case Community Park is preparing for the annual Great Raft Race, set to launch on Labor Day morning. Church crews prepped the boat ramp area for both participants and viewers, improving the beach and clearing overgrowth.

At Sand Springs Care Closet workers helped sort through clothing and other donations. They also did landscaping and gardening at Clyde Boyd Middle School, where the church got its start. After meeting for several years in the middle school auditorium, the church gave back by cleaning up the grounds before the new school year starts.

Crews handed out free quarters and detergent at the Prattville Laundromat and helped wash cars and paid for cleaning at Bubbletown Car Wash.

One group helped a client of Sand Springs Community Services by building her home a wheelchair ramp.

Finally, a large group will be volunteering at the annual Sand Springs Ministerial Alliance Back 2 School Bash at Tulsa Tech’s Sand Springs Campus from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. In addition to fun activities like inflatables and food, there will also be free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, dental checkups, and flu shots.  Tulsa Tech is located at 924 East Charles Page Boulevard.

Church That Matters meets Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at 3 West 41st Street. For more information visit https://www.churchthatmatters.com/

Free Back 2 School Bash today at Tulsa Tech

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The Sand Springs Ministerial Alliance’s annual Back 2 School Bash is set to kick off at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12th at the Tulsa Tech Sand Springs Campus. 

In addition to fun activities like inflatables and food, there will also be free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, dental checkups, and flu shots.  

The celebration will last from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 924 East Charles Page Boulevard. 

This Week in Sand Springs (8/12 - 8/19/18)

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Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pokemon Go Community Day
  • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs Ministerial Alliance Back to School Bash.
    • Tulsa Tech - Sand Springs Campus
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard 

Tuesday

  • 11:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Ponca City.
    • Ponca City Lady Cat Softball Complex
      1401 West Grand Avenue
      Ponca City, OK 74601
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Bartlesville.
    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority meeting.

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Muskogee.
    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Booker T. Washington.
    • 1514 East Zion Street
      Tulsa, OK 74106

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • Lady Sandite Softball at RSU Festival.
    • 10:00 a.m. Sand Springs vs. Claremore Sequoyah.
    • 11:30 p.m. Sand Springs vs. Claremore.
      • Diamond Sports Complex
        2901 West Blue Starr Drive
        Claremore, OK 74017
  • Lady Sandite Volleyball at Union Tournament.
    • Times/Opponents TBA.
    • Union Intermediate High School
      7616 South Garnett Road
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Saturday

  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. "Clear the Shelters Day."
    • $40 adoptions this day only.
    • Sand Springs Animal Welfare
      8620 West 21st Street
  • Lady Sandite Volleyball at Union Tournament.
    • Times/Opponents TBA.
    • Union Intermediate High School
      7616 South Garnett Road
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012
  • 5:00 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner
    • $40, advance tickets only. Contact Susan Whitley at (918) 720-7248 for more information.
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road

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This Week in Sand Springs (8/5 - 8/12/18)

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Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sand Springs Community Theater auditions for "The Fourposter."
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street

Monday

  • 6:00 p.m. Parks Advisory Board meeting.
  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools District Dialogue Meeting.
    • Sandite Performing Arts Building
    • 600 North Adams Road
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sand Springs Community Theater auditions for "The Fourposter."
    • Central Ninth Grade Center
      14 West 4th Street
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Education meeting.

Tuesday

  • 11:00 a.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Sequoyah.
    • Diamond Sports Complex
      2901 West Blue Starr Drive
      Claremore, OK 74017
  • 12:45 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Coweta.
    • Diamond Sports Complex
      2901 West Blue Starr Drive
      Claremore, OK 74017
  • 5:00 p.m. "Lady Liberty" After Hours Reception
    • Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum
      9 East Broadway Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Sings - 1st Tuesday Concert Series.
    • Downtown Sand Springs Triangle District
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Volleyball vs. Sapulpa.
    • Chieftain Center
      1201 East Lincoln
      Sapulpa, OK 74066

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 4:30 p.m. Lady Sandite Softball vs. Tahlequah.
    • Tahlequah High School
      591 Pendleton Street
      Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464
  • 5:30 p.m. Pogue Airport Advisory Board meeting.
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Small Business Coalition meeting.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • Lady Sandite Softball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • 1:30 p.m. Sandites vs. Choctaw.
    • 3:00 p.m. Sandites vs. Pocola.
    • 5:00 p.m. Sandites vs. Fort Gibson.
      • Arrowhead Park - Field 7
        300 East Washington Street
        Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
  • 7:00 p.m. Free Movie Night - Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • Lady Sandite Softball at Broken Arrow Tournament.
    • 10:30 a.m. Sandites vs. Moore.
    • 2:00 p.m. Sandites vs. Durant.
      • Arrowhead Park - Field 7
        300 East Washington Street
        Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
    • Bracket Play at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., field determined by pool results. 
  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pokemon Go Community Day 

Sunday

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pokemon Go Community Day

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This Week in Sand Springs (7/29 - 8/5/18)

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Monday

  • 7:00 p.m. Spirit Grant Workshop.
    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road

Tuesday

  • 10:30 a.m. Build A Reader Storytime
    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie at the Library: Mary Poppins.
    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m. Chipper Days
  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Vets That Matter
    • Broadway Barber Shop
      29 East Broadway Street

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This Week in Sand Springs (7/22 - 7/29/18)

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Monday

  • 1:00 p.m. A Police Officer's Life.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shipwrecked VBS
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council meeting.
  • Immediately following City Council: Sand Springs Municipal Authority meeting.

Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 5:30 p.m. Hope Tour
    • Tulsa Boys' Home
      2727 South 137th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CPR, AED, and First Aid Training Class.
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shipwrecked VBS
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue

Wednesday

  • 10:30 a.m. Sand Springs Fire Department at the Library!
    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shipwrecked VBS
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue

Thursday

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast with Lieutenant Governor candidate Matt Pinnell.
    • Crescent Cafe
      3945 South State Highway 97
  • 10:30 a.m. Storytime | Stay & Play.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shipwrecked VBS
    • CrossPoint Church
      4600 South 129th West Avenue

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
  • 10:30 a.m. Town Hall with State Senator Allison Ikley-Freeman.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue

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Astronomy Night at Keystone Ancient Forest set for Friday July 20

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Sand Springs, OK - The City of Sand Springs Parks Department along with the Broken Arrow Sidewalk Astronomers and the Keystone Ancient Forest Trail Guides invite the general public to a rare astronomy night on Friday, July 20. The gates open late at 9:30 p.m. and guests will be allowed to stay until after midnight. There will be NO hiking during this event. Trails will be closed.

An evening of star and planet gazing (weather permitting) is planned for this free event thanks to the help of the Broken Arrow Sidewalk Astronomers. This group will share as many as six high-performance telescopes (transportable) which range in size from 4-18 inch glass diameter to view the planets and stars. A brief introduction on astronomy will begin at 9:30 p.m., with viewing happening until the event concludes after midnight.

"This is a great opportunity for people to enjoy the Keystone Ancient Forest in a unique way," stated Jeff Edwards, Parks Director for the City of Sand Springs. "Even though it will be a late night to see the heavens, this is a great summer event for kids and families."

Astronomy activities will require a night free of cloudy overcast. For the latest updates on this and other hiking events, please follow the Keystone Ancient Forest FaceBook page. Pets are not allowed for this event. Porta potty service is available.

For more information about the City of Sand Springs Parks Department, contact their offices Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at (918) 246-2561 or visit www.sandspringsok.org.

This Week in Sand Springs (7/15 - 7/22/18)

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Sunday

  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street

Monday

  • 2:00 p.m. Secrets of a Professional Street Magician.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 2:00 p.m. Free Concert - Sugar Free Allstars.
    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street
  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELED.
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment Meeting - CANCELED.
  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street

Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority Meeting. 
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street

Thursday

  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PAWS for Reading.
    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street
    • Kids age 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to Boo, a registered therapy dog.
  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road
  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street
  • 6:30 p.m. Sandites in Stride Booster Club Meeting.
    • 815 North Lincoln Avenue

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Astronomy Night.
    • Keystone Ancient Forest

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HillSpring Church holds community Serve Day across Sand Springs

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HillSpring Church invaded Sand Springs Saturday morning, undertaking dozens of projects to show the love of Christ for the community.

On their annual summer “Serve Day” more than a hundred volunteers in Sand Springs joined with hundreds of churches across the nation to make an impact both physically and spiritually.

“We’re doing this so we can make a difference,” said Lead Pastor Brent Kellogg. “To show the love of Christ and show the power impact of the church.”

At the Sand Springs Care Closet volunteers helped Katie Acuna sort clothing in preparation for an upcoming outreach. On August 6 & 7 the Care Closet will partner with Clary Sage College to provide children with free haircuts and a free outfit to start the school year. The organization opened last July and offers free diapers, formula, toys, clothes, and more at 3417 South 113th West Avenue.

Helping schools was a big part of the day. Volunteers painted at Lake Country Christian, Angus Valley, and Limestone Elementary schools. At Lake Country they also repaired appliances like sinks. At Pratt Elementary they mowed the lawn and worked in the flower beds.

Kellogg led a team at American Legion Post 17 painting the exterior, replacing old caulking, and serving the community’s veterans. HillSpring volunteers have plans for additional work at the Legion in the near future. 

Workers cleaned up and organized storage rooms at the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum and Sand Springs Community Services. At SSCS they cleaned out the basement and sorted through food and clothing donations. 

"Folks from the Sand Springs area are connecting with the agency in a way that allows for us to better utilize the donations and the items that we have," said SSCS Director Nathan Woodmansee. "It really is meaningful to us. We really appreciate the work they're doing, it's going to help us serve our clients better."

Just down the road from the those two teams was a group including Vice Mayor Phil Nollan and State Representative Jadine Nollan. The crew completely moved the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce from their old location to a new facility around the corner. 

At the Salvation Army campus workers cleared hundreds of yards of brush along their back fenceline. They also picked up trash in downtown, cleaned up overgrown areas obstructing City traffic signs, did home and lawn improvement for the elderly, and painted the front gate at the Keystone Ancient Forest.

One group constructed a raised wooden walking path at Hamalot Pot Bellied Pig Rescue to keep the organization volunteers from having to walk in the mud and risk getting knocked down by the pigs at feeding time.

Another team spent the day making blankets for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Associate Pastor Matt Barnett said that they had around 130 volunteers, up from 100 the year before. He hopes to see HillSpring team up with other churches for a city-wide service day in the future. 

HillSpring meets at 8801 West 41st Street on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. They can be found online at http://www.hillspring.tv/

This Week in Sand Springs (7/8 - 7/15/18)

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Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 11:30 a.m. City Council Meeting.

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Small Business Coalition Meeting.
    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Throwing Program.
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 7:00 p.m. Friday Flicks - "Paddington 2."
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day
    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive

Sunday

  • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Roaring River Rampage" Vacation Bible School.
    • Sand Springs United Methodist Church
      319 North Main Street

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Small Business Coalition brings singing competition to downtown Sand Springs

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Think you could be the best vocalist in the Sand Springs area? 

The Sand Springs Small Business Coalition resuscitated the popular First Tuesday on the Triangle concert series in June, and in August they're continuing the festivities with the first ever "Sand Springs Sings" competition.

Preliminary contests will be held on August 7th, September 4th, and October 2nd, and the finalists from each month will go head to head in the championship round on Saturday, November 24th. 

Contestants will perform outdoors in the heart of the historic downtown Triangle District. The competition is $10.00 to enter and free to watch. The winner will take home a trophy and a $500 cash prize. The contest is open to individuals, duos, and groups of any age or genre. 

The SSSBC hopes the series will attract both locals and visitors who don't typically spend much time in downtown. In addition to coalition businesses such as Yesterday To Now Antiques and Art Mall, The Harvest World Market, and Joni's on the Triangle Hair Salon, there will also be multiple food trucks and local vendors on hand. Those three businesses will have physical entry forms available at their shops.

Sand Springs has a long history of producing talented musicians. The Rogues Five saw regional acclaim in the 1960's and played alongside bands like Jim Morrison and The Doors. Sam Harris won Star Search in 1983 and has since recorded several albums and appeared on Broadway. Jake Tankersley appeared on American Idol and is currently producing his second album. Christian rock band Capitol Lights recorded two albums. 

Morgan Ganem recorded two albums with the band Sownds, had a song adopted as an unofficial anthem of the Kansas City Chiefs, has released two solo albums, and has a residency at Safari Joe's H2O water park in Tulsa. Darin Shipley, Jennifer Marriott, Shelby Eicher, Janet Rutland, and Hannah Rose have all released albums in recent years, and Jacob Dement has a residency at Margaritaville in Tulsa. 

This Week in Sand Springs (7/1 - 7/8/18)

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Monday

  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools District Dialogue meeting.
    • CPHS Performing Arts Building
      600 North Adams Road
  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Education meeting.

Tuesday

  • 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Kidz Kamp
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road
  • 6:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Sand Springs Riverfest
    • Case Community Park
      2500 South River City Park Road

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street

Friday

  • 9:30 p.m. Pier 51 Fireworks Show
    • Pier 51 Marina
      1926 South Highway 151

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Graham wins Democratic nomination, Nollan and Jackson head to runoff

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Oklahoma held its statewide primary election Tuesday and while many party nominees won't be decided till the August runoffs, the State did decide to legalize medical marijuana with the passage of State Question 788.

Governor Mary Fallin issued the following statement after a 56.84% majority of voters passed SQ788, which legalizes the licensed use, sale, and growth of marijuana for medicinal purposes: 

“I respect the will of the voters in any question placed before them to determine the direction of our state. It is our responsibility as state leaders to look out for the health and safety of Oklahoma citizens. As I mentioned in previous public comments, I believe, as well as many Oklahomans, this new law is written so loosely that it opens the door for basically recreational marijuana. I will be discussing with legislative leaders and state agencies our options going forward on how best to proceed with adding a medical and proper regulatory framework to make sure marijuana use is truly for valid medical illnesses.

Incumbent House District 66 Representative Jadine Nollan failed to secure the Republican nomination outright, but was the top vote earner with 45.71%. She will advance to the August runoff against Sand Springs City Councilman Brian Jackson who won 36.63%. Angela Graham won the Democratic nomination with 59.02%. 

To learn more about the HD66 candidates, visit the following links:
Sand Springs teacher Angela Graham running for House District 66
Representative Jadine Nollan endorsed by James Lankford for fifth term
Sand Springs City Councilman Brian Jackson running for House District 66

Elections where no candidate garnered 50% will advance the top two candidates to the August runoff. 

Mick Cornett (29.35%), Todd Lamb (23.87%), and Kevin Stitt (24.41%) each drew about a quarter of the votes in the Republican Gubernatorial Primary. Chris Powell (48.92%) and Rex Lawhorn (32.4%) advanced to the runoff for the Libertarian nomination. Drew Edmondson won the Democratic nomination with 61.39%. 

Dana Murphy (45.85%) and Matt Pinnell (35.7%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Anastasia Pittman (50.42%) won the Democratic nomination. 

Cindy Byrd (49.45%) and Charlie Prater (42.08%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican nomination for State Auditor and Inspector.

Mike Hunter (44.46%) and Gentner Drummond (38.46%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican Attorney General nomination.

Incumbent Joy Hofmeister (46.84%) and Linda Murphy (31.05%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction nomination.

Cathy Costello (43.26%) and Leslie Osborn (35.92%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican Commissioner of Labor nomination. Fred Dorrell won the Democratic nomination with 73.43%. 

Glen Mulready (54.75%) defeated Donald Chasteen (45.25%) for the Republican nomination for Insurance Commissioner. He will take on Democrat Kimberly Fobbs in November.

Bob Anthony (47.17%) and Brian Bingman (38.42%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican nomination for Corporation Commissioner. Ashley McCray (48.79%) and Blake Cummings (22.17%) advanced to the runoff for the Democratic nomination. 

Tim Harris (27.48%) and Kevin Hern (22.67%) advanced to the runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative for District 1. Tim Gilpin (34.5%) and Amanda Douglas (32.41%) will face off in the Democratic runoff.

Markwayne Mullin (54.15%) won the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative for District 2. Jason Nichols (37.9%) and Clay Padgett (24.21%) will go to a runoff for the Democratic nomination. 

Frankie Robbins (64.85%) won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Representative for District 3 with 65%. He will take on Republican Frank Lucas in November. 

Tom Cole (64.74%) won the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative for District 4. Mary Brannon (34.36%) and Fred Gipson (30.37%) will face off in a Democratic runoff. 

Steve Russell (83.62%) won the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative for District 5. Kendra Horn (43.84%) and Tom Guild (17.91%) advanced to the Democratic runoff. 

Incumbent District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler won 42.73% in the Republican primary for District 14 and will take on Ben Fu (29.04%) in August. 

This Week in Sand Springs (6/24 - 7/1/18)

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Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Parade of Homes
    • The Glens at Shenandoah - WSB Homes.
      424 East 48th Street
    • Stone Creek Estates III - Concept Builders.
      5326 Skylane Drive
    • Teal Ridge - Concept Builders. 
      1813 East 43rd Street
    • Teal Ridge - Gibson Homes.
      4314 Teal Ridge Road
      4308 South Woodland Avenue

Monday

Tuesday

  • 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Election Day.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open Wrestling Practice - All Ages. 
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Wednesday

  • 11:00 a.m. Sand Springs Summer Throwing Program. 
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road

Thursday

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO
    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sandite Wrestling Alumni Cookout.
    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

Friday

  • 11:00 a.m. Sand Springs Summer Throwing Program. 
    • Charles Page High School Track
      600 North Adams Road
  • 7:30 p.m. Free Concert - Halo Jordan, Jim Barritt, Roger Rister, Bruce & Betsy Mullen.
    • 5 West Outpost
      5 West 41st Street

Saturday

  • 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sandite Dance Fundraiser. 
    • Sandlot Sno-Balls
      250 South Highway 97
  • 7:30 p.m. Free Concert - Halo Jordan, Marty Robbins.
    • 5 West Outpost
      5 West 41st Street

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Sand Springs Riverfest and Sertoma Fireworks set for July 3rd at Case Community Park

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The City of Sand Springs announced plans for the Second Annual Riverfest celebration Monday. The festival, launched in 2017 to commemorate the Grand Opening of Case Community Park, will be moved forward from September to July 3rd to coincide with the Sand Springs Sertoma Club's 21st Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. 

"This is a family friendly event, and we want to invite people from around the Sand Springs area to come to the park, relax and enjoy a fun evening," stated Jeff Edwards, Parks Director for the City of Sand Springs. "We're truly excited to share the great lawn with everyone this year. If you've not seen it, we think you're really going to agree that this special lawn was designed for nights like this."

The annual Sertoma Club fireworks show was canceled in 2017 for the first time in its twenty-year history, due to a $6 million renovation of the park, then known as River City Park. 

Case Community Park, named for community philanthropist Mike Case, features a hundred acres of activities, including baseball, soccer, and softball complexes, a BMX track, beach volleyball, a splash pad, playground equipment, walking/biking trails, a disc golf course, Arkansas River access, fishing, horseshoe pits, a Thunder Cares basketball court, the Case Community Center, and Harper's Hut Shaved Ice. 

In addition to the usual park perks, Riverfest will also bring inflatables, live music, food trucks, and other activities. 

The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with food and free activities in the park. A patriotic bike parade (decorate your bike) kicks off at 8 p.m. near the park entrance and will lead toward the great lawn.

This will be the second year for the Independence Day Bicycle Parade, the brainchild of Joni's On The Triangle hair salon owner Joanna Sporleder. Police Chief Mike Carter organized the event to provide a family-friendly festival in lieu of the canceled Sertoma Fireworks Show. 

The Sand Springs Community Band will perform on the stage of the great lawn as the sun begins to set over the Arkansas River. Fireworks will start shortly after local sunset at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Guests are invited to travel to the park by motorized vehicle and bring lawn chairs and blankets for a picnic style evening on the great lawn. The great lawn is a two-acre well-manicured, high-performance Bermuda turf lawn with an open air stage.

Porta potties and restrooms are available. Pets are allowed but Parks staff reminds guests to please keep them on a leash. The park is also a tobacco-free zone.