Category: Community
Strong women bring change to the world – Part 2
Editor’s note: This is a continuing series. This is Part 2 of the project. Part 1 is available here. This short listing is dedicated to all women in honor of International Women’s Day, traditionally celebrated on March 8. The first Women’s Day was organized by the Socialist Party of America in New York City in…
Bingo Night provides fun entertainment for community
Bingo Night, hosted by Tulsa Pride and Oklahomans for Equality, was held at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center positioned in the East Village district in Tulsa, Okla. on March 26. To participate in Bingo Night, guests were required to purchase tickets.
TCC Library receives a national award for COVID-19 response, innovation and integrity
The Association of College Research Libraries (ACRL) gave a 2021 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award to the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Library department. ACRL has nearly 10,000 members who are librarians and interested individuals in the United States. Kara J. Malenfant, ACRL interim executive director, stated that the selected award recipients demonstrated strength and innovation…
TulsaGo Market offers opportunities for local businesses
TulsaGo Market is an event for local business to display their products for customers to buy. The most recent event was held on March 20th at the Central Park Hall at Expo Square on 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, Okla. Small businesses are offering a wide range from crafts, arts, desserts, boutique clothing line, treats…
Anthem Service Dogs serve people with disabilities
Anthem Service Dogs, a non-profit organization based in Tulsa, Okla., was founded in 2018. The Anthem Service Dogs organization works closely with shelter organizations around Oklahoma. Before certification, the dogs are put through multiple tests to see how they react to toys, treats, loud noise, human touch, and other displays of distractions. After examination, the…
Oklahoma Aquarium allows Tulsans to visit marine life from across the globe
Founded in 2003, the Oklahoma Aquarium is located at 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, Okla. The aquarium has roughly 10,000 animals and over 500 different species. The facility has held events such as birthdays party, weddings, baby showers, and other private events. To learn more about the Oklahoma Aquarium, and how to be part of its…
Wild birds appreciate help of humans in winter
Approximately 600 species of wild birds reside in the United States and Canada. When snow covers the ground in winter, it becomes more difficult for birds to find seeds. To help wild birds, it is recommended to fill in bird feeders with nuts, sunflower and other seeds, wet dog and cat food, or bread.
SNAPS: Farmers Market 2021
Tulsa Farmers Market, located on 1 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, Okla., 74104, is a way to bring the community together while still social distancing. The event started in 1998 and was called the Cherry Street Farmers Market, which is now addressed as Tulsa Farmers Market. The idea of establishing the Tulsa Farmers Market was by…
Opportunities available for Tulsans following vaccine rollout
The following press release was provided by the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Media Relations department on March 16, 2021. For clarifications or more information, we advise visiting with Tulsa Community College at www.tulsacc.edu, through External Affairs (Marketing and Communications), or Nicole Burgin, APR, at 918-951-4122. The release reads as follows: With Vaccine Rollout, Tulsans Looking for Options As…