Gilcrease Museum presents, “101 Ranch: The Real Wild West,” beginning July 1-January 25, 2009, and features posters, costumes, firearms, saddles, films, and other curiosities from the famed Oklahoma ranch and Wild West Show. Gilcrease Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday. For more information and admission prices, visit www.gilcrease.org or call 918-596-2700

Gilcrease Museum

Phone: 596-2700

The Choctaw Nation offers GED Classes for North LeFlore County Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4pm beginning October 14 for approximately three months in the Choctaw Nation Family Investment Center in Poteau. Books, supplies, and testing fees are provided. In addition, a $10/day transportation stipend is paid to those who attend classes on a regular basis and attempt the GED test. A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) is required. If you have turned in an application with our Adult Education Program and wish to attend, please contact our office. If you have not applied and wish to attend these or future classes, please contact Neal Hawkins or Kathy Springfield at the Durant office, (800) 522-6170 or (580) 924-8280, ext. 2319 or 2122. You may also register at the first class October 14.

Neal Hawkins or Kathy Springfield

Choctaw Nation

Phone: (800) 522-6170 or (580) 924-8280, ext. 2319 or 2122

Applications are now available from the Sutton Avian Research Center for the 2009 Sutton Awards/NatureWorks Scholarships. These awards are for conservation communicators in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades throughout Oklahoma. Entries are due by Friday, February 6, 2009. Up to $15,000 will be given to winners who will have their work displayed at the annual NatureWorks Art Show and Sale. For more information or to download an application, go to www.suttoncenter.org and click on the education page or call Margie Nolan @ 918-595-0005 or 918-336-7778.

Margie Nolan

Sutton Aviation Center

Phone: 918-336-7778

Would you like to make a difference? Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma is looking for interested volunteers to provide extra relevance in the classroom. JA provides economic education to students grades K-12 (Elementary, Middle and High School) to teach students about economics, careers and entrepreneurship. If you would like to make a difference in a child’s life contact Junior Achievement by phone at 918.663.2150 or you can visit www.ja.org and our local website http://tulsa.ja.org.

Brian M. Jackson

Junior Achievement of Tulsa

Phone: 663-2150

Broken Arrow Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) hosts a free informational session about upcoming classes on improving health on January 8 and 8 at 6pm at Sequoya Middle School in Broken Arrow. The classes are designed to help you substantially lower blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, heartburn, angina and to lessen depression. Please call Linda Hollifield at 638-7378 or e-mail brokenarrowchip@gmail.com for a free brochure.

Linda Hollifield

BA CHIP

Phone: 638-7378

The 2nd Annual Victorious Living Health & Wellness Fair is January 10 from 10am-2pm at Victory Christian Center, 7700 S. Lewis Avenue, in Tulsa. We'll have 50 booths, including medical screenings, dieticians, personal trainers, and nutritional counselors, plus wellness seminars covering spinal health, nutrition, hearing loss and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Liz Drechsler at 918-523-9019.

Liz Drechsler

Victory Christian Center

Phone: 918-523-9019

The Green Country Bluegrass Association hosts a live Bluegrass Show & Jam featuring the Greystone Bluegrass Revival, The Collier Family, New Harvest January 10 at 6:30pm (doors open 5:45) at Wells MIddle School, 2000 S. Cherokee, in Catoosa. For more information, contact Glenda Neal at 918-430-0440.

Glenda Neal

GCBA

Phone: 918-430-0440

Tulsa leaders are joining with other leaders statewide to promote Childhelp Crystal Darkness Oklahoma, a campaign aimed at tackling methamphetamine abuse in the state. The campaign’s co-chairs, Oklahoma First Lady Kim Henry and former Oklahoma County District Attorney Wes Lane, said a 30-minute documentary will air on television stations across Oklahoma at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Individuals are encouraged to attend a watch party, host a watch party, or just engage your family in the show and let it spark a family discussion. For more information on how to get involved and on the documentary, visit www.crystaldarknessoklahoma.org.

OSU-CEPD offer a presentation by Steve Forber, “America’s Promise for Hope, Growth and Opportunity”, January 16, 2009 from noon-1:30pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa. Mr. Forbes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Inc., explores the most compelling issues of the day, including the upcoming presidential election, to forecast trends that will impact our national growth. For more information, contact Karen Ward at 405-744-5208 or log-on to http://cepd.okstate.edu/speakerseries/tbf/tbf.html.

Karen Ward

OSU-CEPD

Phone: 405-744-5208

VFW Post 577 will host an All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast January 17 from 8-10am at the post, 1109 E. 6th Street, in Tulsa. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, potatoes, and pancakes. The cost is $5 and proceeds benefit veteran activities. For more information, contact Shirley Bruce at 812-7646.

Shirley Bruce

VFW Post 577

Phone: 812-7646

Christ United Methodist Singles are hosting an Adult Singles Dance January 17 from 8-11pm at the church, 3515 S. Harvard. For more information, contact Jim Stilwell at 747-8601.

Jim Stilwell

CUMC Singles Club

Phone: 747-8601

The Singles Fellowship of Christ United Methodist Church hosts a two-day Divorce Recovery Workshop January 17-18, 2009 at the church, 3515 S. Harvard in Tulsa. This workshop is for individuals who need support and healing while recovering from a divorce, separation, or break-up. Hours are 8am-5pm Saturday and 1:30-8pm Sunday. The cost is $20 and limited scholarships and child care are available with pre-registration. To register or for more information contact Jim Stilwell, 747-8601.

Jim Stilwell

CUMC Singles Club

Phone: 747-8601

The City of Muskogee hosts the Dr. Martin Luther King Fourth Annual Soul Food Cook Off January 17 at 2pm at the civic center, 425 Boston, in Muskogee. The deadline to enter is January 12 at 5pm. We'll award $5,000 in cash and prizes in five different categories. For more information, contact Cassandra Gaines at 918-684-6363, Ext. 23.

Cassandra Gaines

Phone: 684-6363, Ext. 23.

The Tulsa Memorial HS Instrumental Music Booster Club hosts the Hits of the 60's Concert from Branson, Missouri, January 17 with shows at 3pm and 7pm at Call Hall on the MHS campus, 5840 S. Hudson in Tulsa. Join the award-winning cast and live band as the 1960's come to life in this fast paced celebration of music, dance, comedy and unique video. Proceeds benefit the MHS Instrumental Music Department. For more information, contact Dir. Eric Shannon at 918-706-2836.

Dir. Eric Shannon

MHS Inst. Music Dept

Phone: 918-706-2836

We are looking for YMCA Record Hop and Teenation members of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s in Tulsa for a a major reunion Saturday, January 21st, at 7PM at the Bobbisox nightclub in the Day’s Inn on IH-44, east of Memorial. Interested parties may contact Gary D. Courtney, Author, Photographer, Outdoor Adventurer & Historian, at (918) 822-0299 or log-on to www.BlackhawkPublishing.com.

Gary D. Courtney

Phone: (918) 822-0299

Wanted: amateur photographers of all ages. Share your garden images with the Tulsa area public during the Portraits of a Garden Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibition January 23-24 and 27-30 (Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm) at the Tulsa Garden Center. Entry submissions begin on January 6th. Cash awards will go to 1st place winners in each division, Best in Show and People’s choice. Guidelines, all submission dates and entry form available online at www.tulsagardencenter.com or call 746-5141.

TGC

Phone: 746-5141

Temple Israel hosts Music Shabbat January 23 from 7:30-9pm at the temple, 2004 E. 22nd Place (just south of Utica Square), in Tulsa. World renown composer Jeff Klepper will be the composer-in-residence for this special concert. Cantor Klepper is one of the most popular and prolific composers of contemporary Jewish Music. He will perform during the Friday evening service along with the Temple choir and the Levites band. The public is welcome. Free babysitting and parking is available. Call 918-747-1309 for more information.

Temple Isreal

Phone: 918-747-1309

The Barre Society, a membership group within the Tulsa Ballet for young adults, hosts a Beer Tasting event January 24 from 7-10pm at McNellie’s Public House, Side Bar, 409 E. 1st Street in Tulsa. You must be 21-older to attend. For more information, contact Amy Miller at 918-749-6006 or log-on to http://www.tulsaballet.org/barre-society.html.

Amy Miller

Barre Society

Phone: 749-6006

Persons interested in learning how to be an Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator are encouraged to attend a training session sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter. January 26 for 1- 5pm in Room 312 of the Alzheimer’s Association Offices, 6465 S. Yale Avenue, in Tulsa. The training session is conducted to accommodate the growing number of caregivers affected by dementia. The session is designed to educate, inform, and prepare persons of professional or non-professional backgrounds to facilitate support groups. Topics covered include basics of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, issues facing caregivers, basics of group dynamics and support group facilitation, and tips for starting and maintaining a thriving support group. Admission is free but space is limited. For registration or information, please call 800-272-3900.

Alzheimer’s Association

Phone: 800-272-3900

The American Heart Association benefits from the Tulsa Heart Ball, February 7, 2009, from 6pm-midnight at Central Park Hall at Expo Square, 4145 E 21st Street, in Tulsa. The event includes the annual “Cowboy Cocktail and more. For ticket information, contact Carrie Koewing at 712-4003.

Carrie Koewing

AHA

Phone: 712-4003.

The Claremore PAC presents “Menopause, The Musical,” February 14 at 3pm and February 15 at 2pm and 6pm at the Robson Performing Arts Center, 101 E. Stuart Roosa in Claremore. Since March 2001, this hilarious show has entertained and inspired women from coast-to-coast and internationally. The work of writer Jeanie Linders, this 90-minute production includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. For more information, contact Pamela Neuok at (918) 699-7390 or log-on to www.claremorepac.org.

Pamela Neuok

Claremore PAC

Phone: 699-7390

Friends of Dillon International host the 14th Annual Lunar New Year Benefit Dinner on Sunday, February 15 at 5:30pm at the Doubletree Downtown Hotel, 616 W. 7th Street. This year's celebration features international entertainment, a silent auction, cultural displays from seven countries, and a procession of children from South Korea, China, India, Haiti, Vietnam, and Ukraine dressed in traditional costumes. A silent auction held prior to the dinner will include round-trip passes on Southwest Airlines, hotel stays, rounds of golf, colorful items from five countries, gift certificates to restaurants, hand-painted Chinese and Russian plates and sports memorabilia. For more information, call 918-749-4600 or log-on to http://www.dillonadopt.com.

Friends of Dillon International

Phone: 918-749-4600

Temple Israel's 8th Annual Marcia Jankowsky Memorial Cantorial Concert is February 15 at 7pm at the temple, 2004 E. 22nd Place (just south of Utica Square), in Tulsa. The concert will feature five cantors from across the country in addition to our own Cantor Kari Siegel-Eglash. You will enjoy performances by some of the finest voices in the world of Jewish music on the theme,"Songs of Hope". The first half of the program consists of sacred music followed by Broadway and other popular tunes during the second half. You won't want to miss the music and you certainly won't want to miss the scrumptious dessert reception that follows. Admission is free along with free parking and babysitting. For more information, contact Jean Root at 918-260-8802.

Jean Root

Temple Isreal

Phone: 918-260-8802

The Tulsa Youth Symphony's Alumni Concert is Monday, February 16. 2009 at 7:30pm at the Union High School PAC, 6636 S. Mingo Road, in Tulsa. Our special guest conductor is Robert McNally. General admission tickets are $10 or $6/seniors and children 12-under. For more information, call the TYS office at 592-7725.

TYS

Phone: 592-7725

Tulsa Area United Way's Annual Meeting is February 24 at 11:30am at the downtown DoubleTree Hotel at 616 W. 7th Street. The meeting includes lunch, campaign award presentation and election of the 2009 TAUW board of directors. For more information, contact Rachel Weaver at 918-295-6601 or log-on to http://www.tauw.org.

Rachel Weaver

TAUW

Phone: 918-295-6601

LifeCare Ministries hosts the Global Community Development Conference February 27-28, 2009 from 8am-9pm at the Radisson (Airport) Hotel. Conference speakers include Bishop John Goodwin, Rev. Paul Mbithi of Nairobi, Kenya, Bishop Emmanuel Botwe of Ghana, Pastor Olatunji Adeyinka of Canaan Land, Nigeria. In addition to teaching, there will be examples from their own work of how to put these principles into practice as well as plenty of time for Q-&-A sessions. We will also have an Appropriate Sustainable Technology Fair on Thursday night. Sessions will include topics such as “Where do you start?”, "Defining priorities", "Development as a tool of Evangelism", "Microfinance & Grant Funding", "Developing Local Leadership", and “The Role of Medical Care”. Regular registration, including two lunches & Friday night dinner, is $145/students (please bring your current student ID), or $195/non-students. Register by January 15th for 40% off or by February 15th for 25% off. For more information, contact Janeice Goodwin at 918-430-8416 or email globalcomdev@yahoo.com.

Janeice Goodwin

LifeCare Ministries

Phone: 918-430-8416

The Tulsa Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosts the 21st Annual Big Game Banquet February 28, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Tulsa Convention Center. For ticket information, contact Barry Lockhart at 693-3339.

Barry Lockhart

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Phone: 693-3339

he Oklahoma Avicultural Society Bird Club's “Spring Fling" Exotic Bird Fair is March 7 from 9am-5pm at the Green Country Event Center, 12000 E. 31st Street, (parking is free) in Tulsa. Admission is $4/adults; children under six enter free; the admission ticket includes cash drawing entry. For further information, please contact Mrs. Mary Prater Hill, 918-437-3343 or log-on to www.okbirds.com; click “events” then Bird Fairs.

Mrs. Mary Prater Hill

Oklahoma Avicultural Society

Phone: 918-437-3343

OSU-CEPD offer a presentation by Susan Packard, “The Leader Within: Growing Your Leadership Team,” March 25, 2009 from noon-1:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Tulsa. As founder of HGTV, Ms. Packard has served in many leadership roles, including chief operating officer. She began her cable career at HBO, then moved to NBC to help found CNBC. She brought her extensive experience to an unheard of idea: a cable TV network devoted entirely to home building, remolding, gardening and decorating, presented in an entertaining way. For more information, contact Karen Ward at 405-744-5208 or log-on to http://cepd.okstate.edu/speakerseries/tbf/tbf.html.

Karen Ward

OSU-CEPD

Phone: 405-744-5208

On January 27, 2001, ten members of the Oklahoma State University family perished in a plane crash. On April 18, 2009, the OSU family will come together to celebrate the lives of those we lost on that snowy night in Colorado. The 3rd Annual Remember the Ten Run will include a 10K, 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run. Events start at 9am. Remember the Ten Committee and the Honorary Chairman Eddie Sutton encourage people of all ages to come and enjoy the festivities. All proceeds benefit the OSU Counseling Services for grief counseling. For more information, call Stacey Reed at 405-385-0975 or log-on to www.remembertheten.com.

Stacey Reed

Remember the Ten Com

Phone: 405-385-0975

The Bartlesville Heart Walk is Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at OWU. The tents open at 8:30am. The Heart Walk is an annual, 5K non-competitive walking event designed to bring public awareness to physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle, while raising the critical dollars needed to fund the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. You can walk as part of a company team or form your own team with family and friends. For more information, contact Jennifer Lightle at the American Heart Association at 918-808-4059.

Jennifer Lightle

American Heart Ass'n

Phone: 808-4059

The Tulsa Youth Symphony's Spring Serendade is Monday, May 4. 2009 at 7:30pm at the Union High School PAC, 6636 S. Mingo Road, in Tulsa. The concert will feature the youth symphony concerto competition winners. General admission tickets are $10 or $6/seniors and children 12-under. For more information, call the TYS office at 592-7725.

TYS

Phone: 592-7725

Enjoy a heart-healthy, delicious lunch; mingle with women from all over Tulsa County and learn about the #1 and #3 threats to women’s health: heart disease and stroke. The luncheon is May 5, 2009 from 9am-1pm at the Renaissance Hotel, 6808 S 107th E. Avenue in Tulsa and will feature our Heart of a Women Shopping Boutique, full Health Expo, Educational Sessions and a Red Carpet Event. Proceeds will be dedicated fighting heart disease and stroke in women. For more information, contact Stephanie Vickers at 712-4014 or log-on to www.goredforwomen.org.

Stephanie Vickers

American Heart Association

Phone: 712-4014

The McAlester Italian Festival is May 16-17, 2009 at 4500 W. SH 270. The festival features Italian food, games, arts and crafts, music and more. Hours are 10am-7pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. For more information, call Stephanie Fassino at 918-302-8866.

Stephanie Fassino

Phone: 918-302-8866

The Charles Page Class of 1989 is looking for classmates for our 20-Year Reunion June 20 at the Stokely Event Center. The Usual Suspects will be playing. Please e-mail Brandee Spillman at bspillman@cox.net or call 918.241.6415.

Brandee Spillman

CPHS Class of '89

Phone: 241-6415

The George Nigh Rehabilitation Center hosts a Craft Fair on Friday, July 10 from 8am-4pm at the center, 900 E. Airport Road, in Okmulgee. For more information, contact Galeene Dixon at 918-756-9211, ext. 205 or email Galeene-Dixon@ouhsc.edu.

Galeene Dixon

George Nigh Rehabilitation Center

Phone: 918-756-9211, ext. 205

The Grand Lake Rally is September 10-13, 2009, from 9am-5pm at the South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum. Activities include a 9/11 Fallen Heroes Ride, bike games, multiple poker runs, over 100 vendors, helicopter rides, classic boat show, a War Bird fly-in, food, drink and live bands daily. For more information, contact Brian Ruth at 918-782-4300 or log-on to www.grandlakerally.com or grandlakerally@gmail.com.

Brian Ruth

Grand Lake Rally, Inc.

Phone: 782-4300

The 2008 ORU Christmas Celebration, “Christmas Under the Stars,” is December 5 at 7:30pm at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Avenue, in Tulsa. The show features the ORU Music Department. Admission to the concert is a new, unwrapped toy, to be donated to the Salvation Army for distribution in the Tulsa community. A Children's Open House will be held from 6:15-7:15pm on the entry level at the top of the escalators. We'll also have activities for children, including games, treats, face painting, Eli the Golden Eagle, and refreshments. For more information, call 918-495-6591.

ORU Music Dept.

Phone: 918-495-6591