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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
According to the American Planning Association, October is National Community Planning Month. To celebrate, the City asks its citizens to enter their 2017 This is Tulsa photo contest. Now's your chance to show off what you love most about living here in Tulsa. 2017 This is Tulsa Photo ContestNo one knows Tulsa like those of us who live here. That's why the City wants our input for their 2017 This is Tulsa photo contest. All ideas are welcome. However, in keeping with the "Innovations in Planning" theme, officials ask that you try to focus on people enjoying local events, landmarks and other things that make Tulsa stand out from other towns.2017 This is Tulsa Photo Contest RulesAll submissions must be original content. No surfing the web to find your "ideal" image. Only digital photos al...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Sure, our children have only been in school for a few weeks. But it's never too soon to start thinking about college. College application deadlines are fast approaching. First step: acceptance. After acceptance comes payment. Do you plan on using financial aid to fund your child's secondary education? Then you may want to attend one of the free Tulsa student financial aid workshops taking place right now. Free Tulsa Student Financial Aid WorkshopsAny student looking to utilize financial aid to help pay for their college education needs to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You cannot receive any financial aid without it. First, this helps determine your eligibility for state as well as federal aid. Secondly, most colleges use this information to determine your ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Art comes in many forms. Music, dance and theater are just a few forms of artistic expression. At the Broken Arrow Chalk it Up Festival 2017, art takes it to the streets...literally. You'll be amazed at what our talented local artists come up with, too.What: Broken Arrow Chalk it Up Festival 2017Where: Main Street (211 S Main)When: Sept 22nd, 7pm to 11pm & Sept 23rd, 10am to 7pmAdmission: FREEContact: Alisa Inglett via email or Jennifer Deal at (918) 688-5766 or via emailBroken Arrow Chalk it Up Festival 2017For two whole days, local artists create masterpieces in chalk all over Main Street at the Broken Arrow Chalk it Up Festival 2017. You really don't have to look far for inspiration when you're in the heart of the Rose District. And every visitor to the festival gets to vote for the ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
One of the grandest of Scottish traditions has to be the highland games. From May to September, Scotsmen show off their strength and agility to the townsfolk. In addition to such "manly" feats as the caber toss and hammer throw, everyone dance to traditional Celtic music, eat grand Scottish food and basically embrace their Celtic heritage to its fullest. But not everyone makes it over to Scotland to experience this in person. Instead, leave the passport at home and visit Tulsa ScotFest 2017 this weekend. Watch the highland games, enjoy some whisky tasting and have a great time.What: Tulsa ScotFest 2017 Where: River West Festival Park (2100 S Jackson Ave) When: Sept 15th 5pm to 11pm, Sept 16th 9am to 11pm, Sept 17th 9am to 6pm Admission: $5 to $250 Contact: OK ScotFest (918) 740-7738 or ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Date night. Birthday celebration. An anniversary. Retirement. Or, just a Thursday evening. Any time is a great time for good food at a great restaurant with your favorite people. But the best time for fine dining takes place during Tulsa Restaurant Week 2017. And that time begins this Friday, September 8th.What: Tulsa Restaurant Week 2017 When: September 8th to 17th Where: 49 Tulsa Restaurants (see list below) Reservations: Through Open Table's websiteTulsa Restaurant Week 2017For 10 days, Tulsa Restaurant Week 2017 offers the best fine dining at discount prices. Forty-seven restaurants provide brunch, lunch and dinner off special prix fixe menus. A two course brunch or lunch costs $12.95 per person. Meanwhile, three course dinners run either $35 per person or $35 per couple. Dinners in...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong decade? Do you feel drawn to furniture, fashion and fabric from a by-gone time? Put aside any other plans you may have this weekend. The Vintage Tulsa Show 2017 rocks the Exchange Center. And you're definitely going to want to be there!What: Vintage Tulsa Show 2017 Where: Exchange Center at Expo Square (4145 E 21st St) When: Sept 1st 12pm to 6pm, Sept 2nd 9am to 6pm, Sept 3rd 10am to 5pm Cost: $8/adult, $4/child ages 9-12, $15 early bird (start shopping on Fri at 9am) Contact: Gail Kinney, Heritage Event Company (918) 619-2875 or via emailVintage Tulsa Show 2017Did you miss last week's Tulsa Flea Market at the Expo? Never fear. More steals and deals await at this weekend's Vintage Tulsa Show 2017. Antique dealers from 20 different state...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
"Going green" involves more than energy.  It means recycling, reusing and up-scaling.  It also means shopping locally.  Accomplish all these goals by visiting the 2017 Tulsa Flea Market.  Looking for a DIY project or want something handmade by a local artist?  Hundreds of vendors are waiting to make you a deal! What: 2017 Tulsa Flea Market Where: Expo Square (4145 E 21st St) When: Saturday, August 26th, 8am to 4pm Admission: FREE Contact: Tulsa Flea Market (918) 744-13862017 Tulsa Flea Market This Saturday, August 26th, the Expo Square hosts the 2017 Tulsa Flea Market.  Family owned and operated, this flea market provides 50,000 square feet of indoor space filled to bursting will all sorts of treasures.  Shop for antiques and collectibles, TV, film and sports memorabilia, books, records...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Homelessness affects more than humans.  The pet population sees an alarming amount of abandoned animals every year.  According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.5 million dogs and cats enter US shelters annually.  Of those, 1.5 million will be euthanized.  Let's reduce that number.  Attend Tulsa Pet Adoption Day this Saturday,.  Add a furry friend to your family.What: Tulsa Pet Adoption Day Clear the Shelters Event Where: Tulsa Area Animal Shelters When: Saturday, August 19th, hours vary per shelterTulsa Pet Adoption Day - Clear the SheltersNBC Universal, Telemundo and Petco teamed up with local animal shelters to create the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" event this weekend.  The Tulsa Pet Adoption Day involves four local animal shelters.  Hours of operation vary per shelter.  At the Tulsa...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
An F2 tornado touched down in midtown Tulsa last Sunday, August 6th.  The tornado managed to damage 173 businesses and 25 Tulsa area homes.  One home was completely destroyed while 10 businesses were condemned due to the destruction inflicted upon them.  While some people were injured, no one died from the tornado.  With the news of this latest tornado, it prompted us to remind residents about our city's Tulsa Storm Shelter registration.Tulsa Storm Shelter RegistrationWhen you live in "tornado alley", you expect that, at some point, you'll find yourself in or near a tornado.  Many Tulsa homes include their own storm shelters for protection.  However, in the case of extreme damage to your immediate area, first responders may have a difficult time locating these shelters.  If they can't f...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Budget cutbacks hit schools hard.  For years now, teachers supplement much needed classroom supplies out of their own pockets.  But you can help alleviate the cost.  The City currently offers the Tulsa Tools for Schools 2017 program.What: Tulsa Tools for Schools 2017 Where: Any Tulsa Fire Station When: Now Through August 11th Contact: City of Tulsa (918) 596-7777Tulsa Tools for Schools 2017ow can I be a part of the Tulsa Tools for Schools 2017 program?  It's simple.  Just pick up school supplies at your local Target, Wal-Mart, Staples, K-Mart or Office Max store. Then, drop them off at your local Tulsa fire station.  They need pencils, crayons, colored pencils, dry erase boards, copy paper and spiral notebooks (single subject, regular ruled).  After the August 11th deadline, our amazing...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Tours of Tulsa Whether you are new to Tulsa or have lived here your whole life, we are a growing, changing city and there is so much to see. Therefore, take some time and rediscover the town. There are several tour opportunities from guided to self-guided. From trolley tours to history tours, to art tours and even science tours, here is some more information so you can decide!Boston Avenue United Methodist ChurchViewing this church is a very special experience. If you have not been, you must add it to your list because it a National Historic Landmark. It can be found in Downtown Tulsa and is classified as art deco architecture. In fact, it is one of the best examples of ecclesiastical art deco in the U.S. Therefore, it is really neat that such a piece of history and architecture can be ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
How to Maintain Your Hot Water Heater Hot water heaters are an essential part of your Tulsa home. Do you know how to care for yours? They can be the appliance you forget about. They are tucked away in a closet somewhere in your house and just kind of exist there, unattended to. As with anything else in your home, we know that the better you take care of your things, the longer they will last. With that being said, we will go over some essential facts and need to know items in regards to maintaining your hot water heater. The thermostat on your hot water heater should be set at 120 degrees. There is a vacation setting on most heaters which allows you to conserve energy if you are out of town. Hot water heaters should last between 8 and 12 years. Even though most are in cramped closets, t...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Starry Night Gazing in Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to plenty of clear skies which make stargazing a favorite around here! Do you ever just look up into the sky and wonder what it all means? We can appreciate the beauty but not understand it. The good news is that you do not have to be an Astronomer to learn about the wonders of the sky. The Astronomy Club of Tulsa is a great resource to our community and offers plenty of public meetings for stargazing and education. This Friday night, come out to solar gaze, star gaze, and lunar gaze right here in Tulsa!The Astronomy Club of Tulsa is a non-profit organization who has been around over 50 years as part of the community. They aim to educate and provide a mentorship to those who want to learn about astronomy. They provide lots o...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Oklahoma Aquarium Summer Special EventsHere in Tulsa, we are proud to be home of the Oklahoma Aquarium where you can take part in all kinds of find activities unique to here. Summer is mid-way through and if you are looking for ways to keep the kids busy, the aquarium has plenty to offer. For example, the animal feeding schedule is online, there is an aqua-tots class, and special events like sleeping with the fishes of the sea.HomeSchool DaysOn July 7th, come to the quarterly homeschool days where all homeschooled children are invited to the aquarium for a special rate. This is just something special the aquarium does for the community. Tickets are $11.95 to $15.95. Check the calendar for other homeschool days in the futureMarine Biologist for the DayHave a marine biologist in the makin...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Bixby Freedom Celebration & Folds of Honor Freedom FestCome one, come all to the Bixby Freedom Celebration this Friday night in Oklahoma. If you are looking for a big celebration and fireworks show to attend for free, look no further. This event is open to the public and is one of the biggest around. Join in the community of thousands who come out and gather for the professional fireworks display. This event will have it all. Guest speakers, kid’s fun zone, music, and food!Bixby Freedom Celebration is hosted by The Bridge Church and other sponsors. Therefore, the guest speakers will include an array of people, including Pastors. There will be a DJ with live music on site. Food trucks will also be available so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!Plan to come ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Summer Lawn Care Tips for the Tulsa HomeHello to all of you Tulsa home owners out there working hard in the yard! Yard work is tedious and very time consuming. Some people enjoy it and find it therapeutic while others dread it. Regardless of how much you do or don’t like yard work, having a yard means mandatory lawn care. Once you get in the swing of things, it really isn’t hard to maintain your yard. You just need to know what to do. Therefore, here are some summer lawn care tips to help you out! Adjust your mower height. Did you know that this was possible? Since you cut the grass more often in the summer, it is okay to leave the grass a little longer. Longer blades help the soil by providing some extra shade against the hot summer sun. In the long run, it is better for your yard. Don...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Pinto World Championship Horse Show Come on out to the biggest pinto horse show around and find yourself thoroughly entertained with all that the Pinto World Champion Horse Show has to offer! What is a pinto horse? This is a type of horse breed which is defined by its coat coloring and patch patterns. They usually have big patches of different colors, including white. There are so many classes and varieties of colors that it makes for a beautiful display of horses. At this show you can expect to see ponies and miniature horses, as well. In addition, these horses will be competing and entertaining the crowd in categories like Western, English, halter, roping, pleasure, and speed, just to name a few.With this being a world championship show, there will be horses and competitors from all o...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Tulsa Balloon FestivalThe Tulsa Balloon Festival is here! Come out and see the magic of the hot air balloons as they take flight for 5 days at the original balloon festival spot. Hot air balloons are amazing to see and experience in person. If you have not been to the Tulsa Balloon Festival before, don’t miss out this year! In addition to the balloons, there will be all sorts of good family fun everyone will enjoy.Witness in person the launching of the balloons and even see them glow at night. The kids will love the children’s play area. There will also be a huge carnival and plenty of food. For the adults, there will be a craft beer area, and plenty of vendors. If craft beer is not your thing, there will also be a wine garden. Some of Tulsa’s favorite food trucks will be here, too.This...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Summerstage Tulsa 2017 Summer is here and Tulsa is excited to have the Summerstage Tulsa performing arts festival going on for a whole month! This is the place for variety and entertainment this summer. Enjoy musical performances, comedy, drama, and dance events during the month of June. This festival is great because it offers the local community to get involved and work together to exhibit a showcase of art to the public. Local artists, local performances, and open to the public. Summerstage Tulsa has a lot to offer. Held at all four of the Tulsa performing arts theatres, the fun begins May 25th opening with Sangama and Kripalava Dance Academy.Other Shows Happening throughout the month include: Flyin’ West Tulsa Repertory Musicals Little Shop of Horrors Tulsa Youth Cabaret Vintage Wil...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Travel Along Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma With so much to do in Tulsa, how do you know where to even start? This is for sure, if you are in Oklahoma, traveling along famous Route 66 is a must! What makes this highway so famous? It is known as Mother Road, or the Will Rogers Highway, and was one of the original highways in the United States. It carries a lot of history and runs all the way into California some 2,488 miles long. But what really put it on the map to fame is the music that was written about it. Famous songs that we all know and love in American history, and television serious that featured Route 66.In Tulsa, Route 66 runs right through the center of the city, and includes a nice little stretch of highway here that you can go along and sight see. A favorite part of the Mother...
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