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The Heartbeat of Green Country July 2012 - Vol. 1, Issue 3
Our Communities
5 Surprises from Sequoyah County 7 Cherokee County is Jubilant 8 Euphoria in Eufaula 9 Go jump in a Creek - County 10 More in Muskogee 12 Rogers County is rippin 14 Horses, Music & Fireworks for Tulsa 15 Around T-Town 16 Its all OK in Okmulgee 17 Alotta Ottawa continues 18 Get your fill in Grove 19 Nowata & Adair are geared up 20 Vinita & Craig County free-for-all 21 Things are poppin in Pawnee County 22 Wild, wonderful Washington County 23 Options in Osage for July 24 The merriment of Mayes
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Porter is peachier than ever

By Alexis Greybird
Its the dead of summer; its hot, dry and a perfect time for some ripe, juicy peaches. These yummy peaches (and associated activities) can be found in a quaint little town called Porter. Thats right its prime season for a pretty awesome festival the Porter Peach Festival coming July 19-21. If youve never seen Porter Peach Festival, its a good time to give them a shot because its not just peaches; its music, arts & crafts, a 5K run, mud bog and car show, to go along with those fuzzy plump juicy peaches. This is their 46th year and they are doing it up in grand style. Theyve added the Southern States Shows Carnival, so everyone will find something fun to do. What amounts to a good time for the whole family are the contests where the best peach bakers and canners in Oklahoma come from miles around to show off their prowess with peaches. Its all about the cobblers, pies, preserves and original desserts and boy do these people shine. If you consider yourself a pro with the peaches, you need to get in on the action because you get the honors that come with being the best peach person and that is an honor not to be trifled with. There will also be a pageant for the peachy gals to participate in; Miss Peach, Miss Peach Blossom and Miss Peach Bud are all crowned at the festival. These are some of the cutest and sweetest gals in these parts all vying for the title of the peachiest girl for 2012-2013 and they are just too cute. Theres more than peaches. Theyve organized a 5K run early in the day on Saturday and a Mud Bog where vehicles get down and muddy for your entertainment as well as an antique car show also on Saturday. What really makes Saturday special is the peach auction where 20-plus half bushels of peaches are auctioned off to the highest bidders. The bidding can be pretty intense, but these are special peaches and from what weve seen, they are worth every dime. Stick around after the peach auction because they will be giving away free peaches and ice cream. Life doesnt get much better than that. Organizers will have music going on all three days as well as vendors of pretty goodies as well as mouth-watering
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tasties that will have you coming back for more. Its a nonstop peach party for the whole family. The Porter Peach Festival is the grand vision of the Porter Lions Club and they spend the entire year prepping for this momentous event. As soon as this years event is over, they are back to the planning for next years. Their attention to detail and the effort they put forth to make a nice place to go to be peachy is noticeable everywhere you look. The beauty of Porter doesnt end with the festival. While you are in Porter, check out the many local businesses that have scrubbed the stoop and dressed the windows to make you feel even more welcome. Porter is the perfect example of a cute little town that opens its doors to the rest of us for a special weekend of peachy goodness. Come see what Porters peachiness is all about. Porter is located just off the Muskogee Turnpike, north of Muskogee and west of Wagoner City. You can find out more about the festival by going to their Website: www.porterpeachfestivals.com or by giving the festival chair, Roy Essary a call at (918) 694-9314. If you are interested in participating in any of the entertainments, call Scott Schauffler at (918) 483-0416 If you want to be a part of the arts & crafts fair, contact Judy Johnson at (918) 483-3207. If you cant make the festival, the peaches continue to ripen into October and the Peach Barn & Orchard is the place to go get them. Find out more about the Peach Barn at www.thepeachbarn.com or at (918) 686-0440.
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Surprises from Sequoyah County

By Amy Addams
Many of the towns in Sequoyah County are quiet, sleepy little places where people visit to get away from the chaos of the big city, but every so often, these towns have to shake off the hold of quaint and quiet and get some action. This month, Sallisaw and Vian are ready to bust out and get a bit rambunctious with fireworks and not one, but TWO rodeos. Vian is such a nice place to visit; they have all kinds of cute little shops, really nice people and its still got that oldtimey Main Street feel. BUT, Vian is shaking off the shackles of its small town sleepiness with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. People actually make a pilgrimage to Vian to get a good seat for these booms because its quite the spectacle. Call (918) 489-5641 with questions or check out www.laketenkiller.com and get more info. Sallisaw is not letting Independence Day get by without some fanfare and as with other special events, they are celebrating our nations birthday at the Sallisaw High School Complex with their annual Freedom Fest. Lots of food, fun and celebrating leads off but, as expected, they finish the day with fireworks. And we all know the fireworks will be quite exciting. Find out more by calling (918) 775-2558. Theres quite a bit to know about how the whole rodeo circuit works, but all you really need to know is that rodeos are a great thing to watch and worth the trip no matter what they call themselves. The Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo (AKA: Biggest Little Rodeo in the County) looks to be quite the event. Its going on July 20-21 at the arena on Highway 64 between Roland and Muldrow. What sets this rodeo apart is the attention to detail that the organizers give to making sure this rodeo brings competitors from all over the six state area. These folks are not just focused on rodeos; they use the funds from the rodeo to help kids attend college and assist people who have handicaps to expand their horizons and ride horses. They have won the CRRA Rodeo of the Year award three times in the past seven years and they work tirelessly to make sure each year is better than the last. Find out what all of the fuss is about. Its $7 for adults, $5 for kids and kids under six attend free. Call (918) 427-1794, (918) 774-5577 or logon to www.garrisoncreekriders.net and learn more. These folks do lots of things with kids and we really think these people are making great strides to get the youngsters involved in something wonderful and productive. They are nonprofit and really care about children. Be sure to check out the events they have going on weekly as they have something going on almost all of the time. But wait! Theres more! Finishing out the month is the Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo, and IPRA Rodeo taking place at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds July 26-28 at 8 p.m. They will be kicking things off with a parade through town at 5:30 p.m. on the 26th and you are welcome to saddle-up and ride in the parade (if you do, you can attend the Thursday rodeo for free). They will have all of the events that make a rodeo great: bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer riding and wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and womens break away roping, to name a few of the events. But they will also have kids events: mutton busting and pony rides as well as wild pony racing are just a start. This is their 69th year so you know they have the whole thing thought out. There will be entertainment all three nights starting with the OneArmed Bandit on Thursday, Sherman Connelly and War Pony on Friday and Heath Wright from Ricochet on Saturday. If that werent enough, they have food, drinks and arts and crafts to make it even more special. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 kids age 6-10 and kids under five attend free. Find out more by calling (918) 774-5497.
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Cherokee County is Jubilant in July

By Alexis Greybird
Cherokee County has many places to go and things to do, but the biggest draw is the Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller. With a natural ambience like no other place in Oklahoma, folks come from miles around to float the river, fish, boat and even scuba dive. While these are great everyday activities, there is one that draws people for a whole other purpose the annual Cookson Jubilee. Before we get wound up on the Jubilee, we want to tell you about the fireworks happening at the Lake in not one, but TWO locations. There will be fireworks on the dam, just south of Cookson at 8:30 p.m. on July 4 as well as in Vian, on the south side of the Lake also on July 4 at dusk. Find out more details at www.laketenkiller.com. With a history dating back 37 years to 1976, the Cookson Jubilee is famous for good food, friendly people, lots of kids activities and most of all, great music. With national acts coming in just to play for the Cookson Jubilee, it is a landmark for Cherokee County and for the State of Oklahoma. This year, the Jubilee is slated to happen July 20-21. They will open their doors Friday, July 20 at 4 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. and they will reopen Saturday, July 21 at noon and run until 10 p.m. What really makes this a festival to remember is the live music. In years past, theyve had many regionally and nationally famous performers and 2012 is no different. With local Country Music Hall of Fame icon, Bill Payne at the helm, his connections ensure that this is a weekend chock full of music to remember. Friday evening ramps up with Lucas Hoge taking the stage at 7 and 9 p.m. with Elvis as his special guest. On Saturday, Bo Phillips Band will be taking the stage at 6 and 8 p.m. and TC Love is playing at 7 and 9 p.m. and there might be a meet and greet with the Turnpike Troubadours. Patti Clay will be on the stage at various times throughout the day Saturday. Get more on definite times and dates by finding the Jubilee on Facebook or staying tuned to www.mypulsemag.com, as we are going to let you know as soon as we know. The party doesnt stop with the Jubilee July 20-21. Theres also scheduled a party for July 28 with the Beta Sigma Phi Mu Poker Run being held right down the road from the Jubilee grounds at Cookson Bend Marina on W. 905 Road. Even if you arent much of a poker fan, the party makes this worth the trip. The marina is a really nice place to hang out; they have food, drinks, a bit of shopping, boat and pontoon rentals as well as ice cream, suntan lotion, beer and sodas (pop), delicious nachos and all kinds of things to make your day on the lake special. The Poker Run is family-friendly, all ages are welcome to play, each hand is only $10 and all are welcome to play multiples. You dont need to be on a boat to play either (although you can rent one if you are not an owner). Card stations will be open noon until 5 p.m. and winners will be announced at 6 p.m. at the marina. The Run begins at Cookson Bend and they will have door prizes. Its just too much fun for one day, but they are giving it their all. Need more info? Give the Marina a call at (918) 457-5161. Cookson Bend Marinas address is 19506 W. 905 Road in Cookson.
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Euphoria for Eufaula

By B. Rick Wall
Eufaula has always made glorious efforts to ensure their visitors have a fun time that they will remember for days and weeks to come and this July, they have an event that may just stay with visitors for even longer. We really like the idea that Eufaula has decided to have their fireworks display on July 3 rather than compete with everyone else for the 4th. Now you can see more than one fireworks display without stress. There will be music and these folks really know how to put on a show. It will all be at the baseball field. Call (918) 689-2791 for details. Checotah is doing their own thing in July while honoring those who served in the Civil War with a Memorial Run and Service happening July 13 and 14 respectively. The run, on July 13 at 7:30 p.m. is a 5K as well as a one mile fun run/ walk. As an added bonus, the starting gun is a reproduction Civil War cannon. If that doesnt get you running, nothing will. For entry forms and details, give organizers a call at (918) 473-5572. On July 14, there will be a Memorial Service to honor those slain (or mortally wounded) in battle at Honey Springs on July 17, 1863. The service includes a rifle salute, cannon salute, taps, and is followed by annual luncheon and meetings of the Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield at 10:30 a.m. Call (918) 473-5572 for more information. Eufaula has a pretty exciting event planned for July 21 and we can honestly say that we dont know of any other like it. Its their annual Battle of the Bands, but this is a battle for Christian bands of any genre. Theres also swimming, a Jacuzzi, fishing and youll want to pack a picnic for this or grab some grub in town. Its a great way to get the kids out and listening to some great music that mom and dad can approve of. Its almost time for the annual Whole Hawg Days happening July 26-28 and its going on all over Eufaula. Whole Hawg Days guarantees something fun for all with a carnival, arts and crafts fair, kids activities, a rodeo running all three nights, a parade, a big deal cook-off and their biggest deal, the Poker Run going on all day Saturday with over $45,000 of prize money. The biggest prize could be a life changer with a payout of $20,000. Imagine what you could do with that amount of dough! But lets get back to the facts. Whole Hawg Days opens
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on July 26 with a carnival for the kids, some of the arts and crafts booths and the rodeo starting at 6:30. On the following day, July 27, it blooms even more with all of the arts and crafts booths opening, a parade at 6 p.m., the carnival going full tilt and the rodeo really rockin at 6:30 p.m. Be warned: the cookers will be starting up, so you will be a bit hungry and perhaps salivating as you enjoy your day, but theyll take care of you on Saturday, July 28 with the Cook-off. Now, Saturday is the big one: theyve got the Poker Run, carnival, arts and crafts, pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. 10 a.m., the rodeo at 6:30 and the big daddy of Whole Hawg Days, the poker run. Its a wild time on Saturday, so dress cool, stay hydrated and get ready to play some serious poker. And thats not all! Nope, they arent going to send you off hungry after a big day of playing poker, they are feeding you at 5 p.m. with their free sandwiches that all come from the contestants of the Whole Hawg Cook-off judging. This is the big time too. Only serious cookers are coming out to sweat over a hot cooker all day so you get to wolf down a big fat sandwich. Its worth the wait because these are serious cookers working for serious consideration and you reap all the reward by just showing up hungry. The folks at the Eufaula Chamber have been working on this event since the last one ended last year and they have a great group of people who come every year ready to dazzle you with all that Eufaula has to offer. Hook-up the boat, get some bags of ice and get on down to Eufaula for this fantastic three days of fun in the sun and water. If you are still undecided on if you want to go, you will want to give the folks at the Eufaula Chamber a call and ask any questions you still have. They are happy to tell you whatever they know and help you find a place to stay, dock your boat or go for a bite to eat. You can find out more by checking
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out www.eufaulachamberofcommerce. com or via phone at (918) 689-2791. If Whole Hawg Days werent enough, the Annual Eufaula Rodeo is going on also July 26-28 at the Eufaula Rodeo Grounds just off Hwy 69. All events take place at 8 p.m. each night and at only $5 to get in you get an entire evening of thrills and spills (kids six and under get in for free). There will be plenty of concessions (food), goodies to buy and as an added bonus there will be entertainment by the One-Armed Bandit, who is an award-winning act out of Las Vegas and mini bronc riding, which weve never heard of, but its enough to make us want to see what its all about. If you need to know more about what its all about, then give Gail Burdine a call at (918) 6898480. Another event that sweetens the deal to visit Eufaula is the Southern Plains Festival (SPF) July 27-29. If youve never seen wakeboarding, its quite the spectacle and you might be enticed to give it a try after seeing how its done at this special event that draws people from all over the region. There will be contests and folks who love this sport all there
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to get you in the mood to give it a try too. As a part of the festivities there will also be a big bonfire on Saturday. Camping and RV sites will be available for you to stay all weekend and get hooked on this sport. If you need info, give a call to (918) 473-6515 and learn more.
Go jump in a Creek County in July

By B. Rick Wall
Creek County has many towns worth a first and second look, but their proximity to Tulsa makes them the perfect place to get away from it all without having to go far from the big city of Tulsa. This July, get on out there and see what all the fuss is about. As with every county we discuss this July, we start with the fireworks, but as with many events Sapulpa sponsors, art is a part of it all. On July 4, the Sapulpa Chamber is hosting an Art Zone during the day, and moving into the fireworks at 9:45 p.m. across from the Sapulpa Golf Course. Later in July, The Chamber is sponsoring Arts Explore July 16-20. This is a great place for children to explore the arts and do a bit of hands-on exploration into the arts. It goes on each day from 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. On July 26, the Summer Concert Series continues at Marthas Corner in downtown Sapulpa from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. As a part of the concert, they will have Art on The Corner. Sapulpa rounds out summer with a bit of housecleaning and a sidewalk sale August 4. Its a great place to go to get a few items on the cheap and while you are there, check out all that Sapulpa has to offer. For information on any of these events, or to see what Sapulpa has coming up for August, logon to www. sapulpachamber.com and take a look at their Calendar of Events. If you are looking for some fun ways to cool off the kids this July (while getting a bit of exercise and sun), check out the city pools in Cushing and Drumright.
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More in Muskogee
By Carol Marie Merritt
We start July in Muskogee County with the 4th of July Blowout happening in Braggs for the Week of June 29 - July 8. Its a wonderful opportunity to spend real quality time with the ones you love; roasting marshmallows, relaxing around the campfire, learning outdoor skills and doing something many have only heard about: talking. Instead of texting or playing games, spend a little time reconnecting with the ones you love. Call (918) 487-7125 for more information. The Happy Birthday America celebration will be going on July 4 at the Love Hatbox Sports Complex and River Country Water Park with fireworks, concessions, childrens games and inflatables. If you have any questions, call the Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department at (918) 684-6302. Fort Gibson is having a very quiet, but noble celebration of our countrys birthday with their annual Fourth at the Fort going on July 4 from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at the stone barracks on Garrison Hill. As a part of the celebration, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 2 p.m. What a wonderful way to reconnect to our roots and remind ourselves of just how lucky we are to reside in the greatest country in the world. Find out more by calling (918) 4784088 or e-mail fortgibson@okhistory.org and find out more. Lets hear it fore the golfers. Friday, July 13th at Cobblestone Golf Course in Muskogee is the Connors State College Golf Scramble. One flight only, limited to 36 teams. Check in time: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Shotgun start: 8:00 a.m. 4-person teams are $100 per person. Fee includes green fees, 1/2 cart and lunch. Hunter Gotcher will be performing at the Muskogee Civic Center on July 26.
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For additional information call Bill Muse at (918) 463-6231. All proceeds go to student Athletic Scholarships. Ties will be determined by scorecard play-off. Are you athletic? Want to prove your prowess? Then you need to pay a visit to the Port to Fort triathlon July 14 at Three Forks Harbor. It begins at 8 a.m. and includes a 100 yard swim, five mile run through virgin trail and wraps with a five mile canoe run (downstream). There is also a 5K trail run if you prefer, but stick around for the after party with Okie food (and showers will be offered). You can work as part of a three-person team (male and female) or do it all on your own. They will also have some added surprises to further test your endurance, but no one is talking (its a secret until race day.) You have until July 10 at midnight to enter. Find more information at www.port-to-fort.com or via phone: (918) 684-6302. Right now would be a good time to prepare. For all of the art lovers in our area, Five Civilized Tribes Museum is filling the month with an art competition. It starts July 1 with a reception from 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and the show runs the entire month of July. Come see what the best of the five tribes has to put out there and its air conditioned, so if you are not the sun worshipping type, theres no better way to spend your time getting your visual fill of some real masterpieces made right here in Oklahoma. If you need more info, visit www.fivetribes.org or call (918) 683-1701. While you are there, be sure to check out their regular exhibits and take a tour. Youll be sure to come back again. The Muskogee Civic Center is a great place to go and be entertained in all of its luxury. No matter what your tastes are, they
have you covered for July. They have a July list of entertainment that is not only fun and exciting, but FREE! All of their Summer Concert Series performances start at 7 p.m. It starts July 12 with Southern Blend; a down-home southern rock/country band with plenty of red dirt thrown in for good measure. Then on July 19, Oxford Productions Kids Fest has something for the entire family to enjoy. This months edition of the Summer Concert Series winds down with Hunter Gotcher on July 26. For such a young man, hes got serious talent. Get out and see him before he breaks into the big time. Oklahomas own Michael Anthamatten is hosting a wonderful event on July 21. Saturday Night Spotlight is a local talent show highlighting Muskogees own kids who are putting their best foot forward and showing what they can do. This event also at the Muskogee Civic Center starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.. We also have word that the MMA Toughman Contest will be taking place at the MCC but no date has been released. Stay tuned to www.mypulsemag.com for more info on this one-of-a-kind event. As soon as we know more, well put the word out. If you and your spouse need a fun night out, why not visit the Roxy Theater? On June 30 you can check out the Jah Kings Roots Reggae show. We know its late notice, but this is worth hiring a sitter; especially if you are a fan of Reggae. Find out more on Facebook. Mark July 14 on your calendar for the Roxy too as Elvis makes an appearance for a limited, one-night engagement. What can we say about Elvis that hasnt already been said? Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 7 p.m. for both of these shows.
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Gettin rowdy in Rogers County

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With its proximity to Tulsa, NW Arkansas, SW Missouri and many major highways, many towns in Rogers County always appears to have something fun to do. In fact, Will Rogers himself said it best, I think the time will come when everybody will be made to stop off at Claremore on their way to any place they may be going. Claremore seems to always have something going on, to make that prophesy come true. The J. M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum turns 125 years old on June 30th. If youve not been to this museum, it offers the largest private gun collection in the world on display. But thats not all. There are over 50,000 items to see and experience. Saddles, spurs, local ranching brands, German beer steins, World War I memorabilia, military weapons, Native American artifacts, this place is loaded with something for everyone and charged with history of the highest caliber. Claremore is determined to make your Independence Month one youll never forget. First, there will be an official celebration taking place at Claremore Lake Park on July 3 and they have all you need for an evening of FREE fun and entertainment. With fireworks, inflatables and concession, its all right there in one place. All you need is a lawn chair. They will also have live music making this an evening to amuse and amaze the whole family. Claremore Lake Park is located at E. Blue Starr Drive. It happens from 6 p.m. 10:30 p.m., the park opens at 6, the band starts at 7 and fireworks begin at dusk. If you have more questions, call (918) 342-2522 or visit www.visitclaremore.org to get more details. As if a whole evening of food, music and fireworks werent enough, the next morning get the kids up early for a 4th of July Kids Fishing Tournament. The park opens at 6 a.m. and the tournament goes from 7 a.m. -11 a.m. Maybe you can have a fish to fry for your dinner while you enjoy your fireworks. For more info call (918) 342-2522. Claremore celebrates its freedom even more on July 7 with Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is an entire day (and evening) of entertainment with craft and food vendors, live music, childrens activities and thats just the beginning. What may be the most impressive part of the day is the auto show. With plaques and awards for all kinds of categories, its the show to see. Dont forget, this event is intended to honor our freedom and rights we enjoy by being U.S. citizens, so be sure to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful country we live in.
Freedom Fest is going on all day July 7, from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. at Claremore Expo Center at 400 Veterans Parkway, just a hop off I-44 and Route 66. If you need more info on Freedom Fest, visit www.freedomfests.org or call (918) 6978625/8627 and ask specific questions. While you are in Claremore, check out the fabulous little shops and restaurants they have to offer visitors and youll want to come back again and again. In fact, If you like to shop, and who doesnt, then there is a great new event happening this same day right downtown thats just for you. Downtown First Night will consist of 10+ of the Downtown merchants staying open late and offering shoppers the chance to shop late: shop local. The event will occur the first Saturday of every month and is scheduled from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Many shops will be offering sales specials as well as hosting special events in their individual shops. The participating merchants include vendors of art, books, antiques and collectibles, clothing and boutiques, home dcor and more.
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Are you curious about where you came from? Would you like to fill in the missing branches on your family tree? Will Rogers Library has organized multiple events to help you with your search. On July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, the helpful folks at WRL will have genealogy volunteers on site to get your ancestry research started, or they can help to fill in the blanks. They will be there from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and they are not requiring any payment to help you. Curious? Then call (918) 341-1654 or show up at Will Rogers Library located at 1515 North Florence Avenue and ask your questions. THIS JUST IN! The Gatesway Balloon Festival is scheduled for August 3-5 at Will Rogers Downs and we know it will be three days of sensory beauty of hot
air balloons, arts and crafts, live entertainment and food (of course). Added to that childrens activities, pony rides, a 5K run and fun walk, exhibits, a cake decorating contest, hot air balloon rides and more. The list just goes on and on. Be sure to see the balloon glows as they are simply stunning. Check out the details at www.gatesway. org or by calling (918) 258-3900. The festival is on the grounds of Will Rogers Downs on Route 20, located three miles east of Claremore. While you are there, check out the fun that can be every day at WRD. Youll you went. Did we mention to attend?
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had be glad that its FREE
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IT IS TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP SUPPORTIVE OF OUR COMMUNITY
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Horses, music and fireworks all part of July in Tulsa

By Julie Wenger Watson
country will compete in a variety of categories. This years Youth Show includes an international exchange program. Appaloosa Youth Association members from Europe and Central and South America will be hosted by families in the U.S. for a week, then come to Tulsa to participate in the competition. More information can be found at www. appaloosa.com If Palominos are your breed of choice, check out the PHBA Youth and World Championship Horse Shows July 25 - August 4. A full schedule of events can be found at www.palominohba.com Tulsa is known for its music scene, and July proves to be another great month of music. Tulsas timeless honky-tonk, the Cains Ballroom kicks off with a free show from The Reverend Horton Heat on July 1. Other highlights include Death Cab for Cutie on July 10, the Indigo Girls on July 15 and the Turnpike Troubadours on July 0. For a complete listing, see www.cainsballroom.com. The BOK Center hosts teen heartthrobs, Big Time Rush, on July 15, Baby boomer classic, James Taylor, on the July 18 and kids favorite, The Wiggles on July 27. Check out www.bokcenter.com for details. The Dukes of September, featuring iconic musicians Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs, will perform at the Brady Theater on July 13. See www.bradytheater.com If youre not afraid of getting dirty, the Tatur Mud Run, benefiting the Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp (helping children that are burn victims or children with disfiguring injuries) is July 28. Tatur, an organization of fun loving trail and ultra runners sponsors this annual event, which consists of a 1.5 mile frolic through all kinds of muddy obstacles like the super slip & slide, the tire dive and the tummy crawl. To register, visit www.tatur.org. Whatever your interests, you are sure to find something youll enjoy this summer in T-town!
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Summer is in full swing in Tulsa and this season offers all kinds of entertainment, both for those wanting to beat the heat and for those wanting to embrace it. From the 4th of July celebration at the River Parks, to horse shows, and concert events, theres no shortage of fun for all ages and all budgets. Lets take a minute to look at some of the highlights. Since 1976, Tulsas River Parks Authority has celebrated Independence Day with a free fireworks show on the Arkansas River. Along with thrilling pyrotechnics from the 21st Street Bridge, this 4th of July Freedom fest offers family friendly entertainment at several locations. Veterans Park at 21st and Boulder has live music by the Eric Himan Band, along with a bicycle parade starting at 7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to bring their bikes to the park at 6 p.m. where decorations are provided. Children can also enjoy playing on giant inflatables, and food and beverages are available for purchase. Across the river at the River West Festival Park, Something Steel will provide some island tunes, and children can try their skill on the rock climbing wall, take a brief lift on one of two tethered hot air balloons, or jump on inflatables in the free kids zone. On the east side of the river, the Blue Rose Cafe and Elwoods are both open for business, but plan on a reservation if you want to guarantee a seat. For more information, visit www.riverparks.org/ freedomfest For horse lovers, July is packed with shows. From June 28 - July 1 at the Ford Livestock Arena in the Tulsa Expo Square at the fairgrounds, Appaloosas, Quarter Horses and their riders will be competing for cash prizes in a wide range of events including roping and barrels. For more information, see www.TulsaHolidayCircuit.com. Come back to the fairgrounds July 9-21 for the 65th National Appaloosa Horse Show and World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Appaloosa horses and their owners from all over the
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Around Tulsa in July

By Deb Bayton
Jenks - Sooner Boomerfest 2012 blasts into Jenks Oklahoma, as the town celebrates July 4th with the largest fireworks display in the Tulsa region. Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks is the venue for this full-day festival of music and fun, culminating in an amazing firework extravaganza at night! Music will be provided by The High Fidelics, Kevin Jameson and Big Band Theory. This will be a great way to spend the day with your family and neighbors, and let someone else do all the hard work. For more information, go to www.riverfrontsouthok. com/events/sooner-boomerfest-2012 Sand Springs - If good tunes and dancing sound appealing to you, jump in the car and take a drive to Sand Springs for their Third Tuesday on the Triangle evening, July 17. This is a free summer concert series offered May through August, showcasing various types of music each month. Julys concert features the band K-4, who will dish out some good old rock tunes, while you explore the car show that will be there too! Enjoy the evening and the music, grab a bite to eat from local vendors, and take a break from the hub-bub of daily life, and the monotony of television! Third Tuesday on the Triangle, 6:30 p.m. at Triangle, 9 E. Broadway, Sand Springs. For information, contact www. sandspringschamber.com. Broken Arrow -The pulsing throb of drumbeats echoes in the distance you close your eyes and imagine you are in an exotic location. Then suddenly you realize you are in the parking lot of Broken Arrow High School! You are not going crazy, your ears are not deceiving you, those are drumbeats, because the Drums of Summer are performing their 10th annual show. Featuring The Academy, The Cadets, Phantom Regiment and a host of other nationally acclaimed drum corps, this promises to be an exciting event for all to enjoy. Bet you cant stop your foot from tapping! Drums of Summer, presented by Drum Corps International. July 18, 7 p.m. Broken Arrow High School. For information contact www.dci.org. Catoosa, Hard Rock Casino, The Joint - Summertime is such a great time of the year for kids, but for parents....... well, we love our children, but every so often we all need an adult break. Time to get a sitter, get out your glad rags and have a date night at The Joint in Catoosas Hard Rock Casino. Park the car, enjoy dinner at one of Hard Rocks great restaurants, and then take in a show all without leaving the building! This month you can pick from three very different events. If you are a die-hard rock and roller, July 10 is the date-night for you! Paul Rodgers of Bad Company will perform many of his great hits. Undeniably one of musics greatest vocalists, it will be a night to remember. Or perhaps you and your partner could use a good belly-laugh? Bill Cosby will appear July 19, and if you dont think he is a great story-teller and comedian, then you aint American folks! A one-of-a-kind event that will have you grinning and also will lower your blood pressure. Now if you prefer more action for your date night, then Xtreme Fight Night will be right up your alley! Special guests are Rampage Jackson and Gerald Hurricane Harris, and the fight card is headlined by heavyweight kickboxing champion Randy Boom Boom Blake, and MMX champion Levi The Marine Avera. Xtreme Fight Night 8 is scheduled for July 27. For more information contact www.tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
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Its all OK in Okmulgee County

By Alexis Greybird
Okmulgee and Henryetta are having fireworks to celebrate our independence. Visit www.okmulgeeonline.com for the details on the Okmulgee fireworks and www.henryetta.org for details on Henryettas celebration. Henryetta is yet again gearing up for another rodeo July 6-7 at Nichols Park. This time, its the junior circuit getting out there and showing what they can do. This is the Living Legends National Junior Rodeo sponsored by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce and it happens both evenings at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber at (918) 652-3331. While there arent a lot of events happening in Okmulgee/ Henryetta this July, that doesnt mean theres nothing to do. Quite the opposite. There are so many outdoor opportunities; you would be remiss in your search of fun things to do to skip on this lovely area located just west of Muskogee. There are two spectacular places to visit to shake off the dust of city life and get back to nature this July and we want to tell you about them. The first place we want you to know about is Jim Hall Lake (or Lake Henryetta as it is often referred to), located a bit east of Henryetta. It is also the home of Nichols Park, which is where many Henryetta activities and events are held each year. Lake Henryetta is a really nice spot to go to really get away from the more tourist-y areas such as Grand Lake. If you need a quiet break from it all, Lake Henryetta has you covered. With boat ramps, docks, primitive and improved campsites, picnic areas and outdoor grills, you can really spend some real time camping, boating, fishing, swimming and relaxing. Bring the pets, as they are welcome and you can make this a spur-of-the-moment vacation getaway with very little planning. Its proximity to Henryetta makes this a great place to spend some time getting back with the family and really taking a break from life. If you need more information, call (918) 652-3348 and find out all you need to know. If you want to see some wild animals in their native habitat while you take your break from the everyday, Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge, located in Okmulgee County, has just what you want and more. With 9,500 acres of parkland set aside for animal habitat, you are sure to see all kinds of waterfowl, but they offer more than that. Wildlife observation, birding and photography are encouraged, while fishing and archery/muzzle loader deer hunts, as well as rabbit, squirrel and duck hunting is available. You can also spend the day canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing or hiking, but if you are not familiar with the area, you can request a guided tour to help you become acclimated to the area while you learn all about the animal residents. The headquarters is located at the Okmulgee Post Office (111 West 4th Street) and they are very helpful folks who will do all they can to make your visit a pleasurable one. Bring your camera and prepare to be dazzled. To learn more, call Lori Jones at (918) 652-0456 or go to www.fws.gov/southwest/ refuges/oklahoma/Deep%20Fork/. The physical address is 21844 S. 250 Road, Okmulgee.
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Alotta Ottawa continues in July

By Alexis Greybird
As with many counties in Green Country, we start the month of July in Ottawa County with fireworks, but Ottawa is ready to rock the rest of the month with more than literal fireworks. They will have your emotional fireworks going crazy with all they have to offer visitors this month. Riverview Park is offering up fireworks on July 4 along with family-friendly activities going on for most of the day preceding it. Snacks, live music, games and contests start the evening at 5 p.m., and then the fireworks get really rampedup afterwards. Its guaranteed to be a day full of fun with a turtle derby, beauty pageant for little girls (which is always too cute for words) and a benefit bike run for abused children. Get more details on the wheres and whens at www.miamiokchamber.com or by calling (918) 542-4481. If you want to fill your day with fun things to do while you are in Miami, the BMX Team Series Finale is taking place July 4 from 6:30 7:30 p.m. They will have fireworks after, so no need to rush elsewhere afterwards. Its all right there. It happens at 411 H St., SE and you can call (918) 533-6671 for more details. The Quapaw Tribe is celebrating its heritage July 4-7 with their annual Powwow. Events begin every day at 8 a.m. and with all the dancing, contests, family activities and vendors on hand, you really should check it out. The whole affair takes place on the Quapaw Tribal Grounds at 5681 S. 630 Road in Quapaw. If you need directions, details or anything else, give a call to (918) 542-1853 or log on to their Website: www.quapawtribe.com. If you are looking for ways to stay cool in July, we have a few suggestions. Miami is a great getaway from the Blue Hole Canoe Floats operates on the banks of Spring River, located just a few miles east of Miami. humdrum of the everyday with the City of Miami Water Park located at 800 B St. SE. They have three speed slides (one at 45 ft., a 35 ft. circular and the third is three stories high), a wading pool and lots of water games as well as food, a playground, swimming gear and many places for adults to relax in the sun while the kids go nuts. Its a great way to spend a day, a weekend or an entire week in a nice place with lots to doif you can get the kids away from the pool. Find out more at ww.miamiok.org or call the water park at (918) 542-6185. The water park is open seven days a week from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. If your tastes run more towards the open ruggedness of Mother Nature, then Miami has that covered too. Spring River, located just a few miles east of Miami, is a great place that has been well-hidden from the throngs of people in the past, but it is a great place to go for fishing, canoeing, rafting and kayaking. They have a 22-mile stretch of river just for your floating pleasure. There are camping spots available so you can spend as much time there as you want. They even have rentals for all of your boating needs as well as camping equipment if you want to try before you buy. Check out Blue Hole Canoe Floats for all of your rentals. With camp sites at only $4-$8 a day, why would you waste money on a hotel room? Pack up the kids, leave the i-Pods, PlayStations and cell phones at home and get back in touch with nature. Find out more by giving them a call at (918) 542-6969. Miami has their monthly Route 66 Cruise Night going on July 28 at 6 p.m. at Waylans Ku-Ku Burger Drive In (915 N. Main St.). All you need to do is get to Miami and find a local to ask where Waylons is and theyll get you there. Route 66 Cruise Night is happening July 28 and you can call (918) 542-8002 or go to www.miamiokchamber.com and get more info. If you are looking for a great way to spend an evening for adults only, you might want to visit the Downstream Casinos Website where they have two really exciting shows planned for July; Randy Travis coming July 3 at 7 p.m. and Chicago playing July 19 at 8 p.m. Visit their Website at www.downstreamcasino. com or call (918) 919-6211 for event details and tickets. For each ticket sold, $5 per ticket will be donated to the Joplin First Responder Fund.
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Get your fill in Grove

By Amy Addams
Its a hot time of year here in Green Country, but things are really hot (in a good way) in Grove on July 4. Its not only Independence Day, but its the annual Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival happening at the Grove Civic Center all day. We never know where to start with this festival, because and her band, Hotwire and the Louisiana Cajun Band Bayou Roots. Jana Jae will also be hosting this all-day event, so if youve never been, you need to make this a new year to give it a try. If you are new to Grove, do not worry; they have everything you need to make this a nice little getaway. Their Website has listings for lodging, camping, attractions, food, maps and more. Check it out at www. grandlakefestivals.com. If you need a person to chat with, give the organizers a call at (918) 786-8896. The festival is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. with music starting at 10 a.m. While you are there, check out some of the local fireworks located nearby. We have a full listing of fireworks right here in The Pulse and the folks at the festival will be able to guide you to where you want to go. The festival is located at the Grove Civic Center at 1720 S. Main in Grove.
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there is so much to see, hear and eat, so well start with the food. They really know how to put out a spread. You can get your fill of Cajun fare such as jambalaya (chicken and sausage), hamburgers, hot dogs and all kinds of tempting tasty treats all made just for you. If you have a sensitive tummy, bring your favorite stomach medication and a big spoon, because you will not be able to resist once you smell the tasties just waiting for you. It doesnt end with the food; they have arts and crafts from all over the region. Hand-crafted jewelry, crafts and American Indian art is just the beginning. All of the crafters are bringing their best and prettiest wares for you to peruse and purchase. Many vendors come from far away because this is a day to celebrate the beauty of Grove. What really gets the day going is the music. This is some of the best in the U.S. showing up just to satisfy your need for good Cajun, Zydeco, bluegrass and country music. You are encouraged to wear your dancing shoes because you will not only want, but need to get up and do a bit of boot scootin to the fantastic tunes these musicians will be playing. Oklahomas own Jana Jae will be there, along with her fantastic fiddle, playing her terrific tunes for all to hear. You know you just cant go wrong with Jana
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Nowata is geared up for the fourth

By Amy Addams
Nowata is cute and quaint, but every so often they throw us a curve ball and their Independence Day festivities are evidence of it. Their Chamber of Commerce has a wild side that needs to be released and this Independence Day they are really letting their hair down with their annual Wild Turkey Festival and Fourth of July Celebration happening right on July 4. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and it all starts with some very creative games such as Turkey Drop, Turtle Races and an auction as well as hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Then they are planning free childrens games until the watermelon feed at 7 p.m. Sponsors assure us that this is the only turkey drop for the Fourth and you can buy chances on it for only $1 each. Bring your lawn chairs and stay for the fireworks starting at dusk. Its all happening at Jack Gordon Park South and it looks to be a good family fun day for all. If you need to know more, check out www.nowatachamber.net or call the Chamber (918) 273-2301.
NOWATA COUNTY
Theres more to Stilwell than meets the eye

By B. Rick Wall
If youve ever driven up or down Route 59 in Oklahoma, you may have driven past the Train Depot in Stilwell. While its a historic landmark, it is still in use as offices for the Chamber of Commerce, the local KATS bus service office and they are in the process of putting together a museum of the railway that runs just east of town. What you may not know is how the town came to be. Its name comes from Arthur Stilwell, who by todays standards, might be thought crazy having made many of his development decisions on the voices that spoke to him in his head he called them fairies or brownies but later just said they were hunches. Many of those decisions saved him from horrible losses had he gone the other way. Stilwell is a key player for the railroad that went through eastern Oklahoma, Texas and many other states as well as having plotted towns along the way: Mena, AR, Port Arthur, TX and of course Stilwell, OK are only a smattering of the towns he founded. In all, Arthur Stilwell organized 41 companies of various kinds during his career and is credited with building more than 2,300 miles of railroad in his lifetime and founding more than 40 cities. The Train Depot is a small tribute to a man who might not have his name in lights, but hes a big deal in Stilwell, his namesake.
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Vinita and Craig Countytruly a free-for-all

By Amy Addams
Here we go again. Fireworks can be found all over our area, but its up to you to decide which ones are your favorites. Craig County is working hard to get your attention and we think they are a top contender. The Duck Creek Fireworks celebration is a fun fireworks evening in Ketchum July 3. Spectators come from across the state and region to await the show. Music, dancing, great food, commercial vendors and boats parading up and down the creek make this a nice evening to get out and see the sights. But wait! Theres more a big draw for this day is the War Bird Flyover, a loving tribute to the men and women serving overseas and an event that grows each year in the number of vintage aircraft deployed. View the airplanes up close and meet the pilots at nearby Ketchum Airport at 4 p.m. Grab a seat along the shore and watch the planes fly overhead as they make their pass over the creek at 7 p.m. The fireworks begin promptly as the sun sets, and they are synchronized to patriotic music. Located at Duck Creek on Grand Lake, call (918) 782-3292 or visit www.grandlakechamber.org for more information. If you prefer something a bit more sedate, check out the fireworks in Bluejacket. Give them a call at (918) 784-2382 for more information on where and when. Were headed into county fair season and as expected, Vinita is getting a head start on the other county fairs with the Craig County Free Fair going on July 23 28 at Craig County Fairgrounds. It might help to know that this is the oldest county fair in all of Oklahoma, so theyve had years and years to get it perfected just for you. The biggest draw for many county fairs is the livestock exhibits. While some people may not pay any attention to these exhibits, lets just say that many children spend large amounts of time and energy preparing for this once-a-year event. Many members of FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H give much of their time to compete at the annual county exhibits and they count on these fairs to help them along their way to becoming the next generation of farmers that feed our nation (and our planet). Horse shows, agricultural exhibits highlighting poultry, rabbits, breeding stock, goat, sheep and more are just the tip of the iceberg. There are also numerous horticulture and baked goods displays, and many people give their best. Be sure to pay them a visit while you are at the fair and show them some support and encouragement. Theres more to the fair than just exhibits. The best food anywhere can be found at the county fair, and boy is it good! You just cant beat ice cream, fried dough, hot dogs and any number of tasty oddities that only the fair can offer. It doesnt end there. There will be a beauty pageant, a dog show, arts and crafts, photography and art exhibits so your visual taste buds will be satisfied as well. Many local artists spend large amounts of time in preparation of this annual event, and they only bring their best stuff for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to take a bit of time to see what they have to offer. You may find the next work by Picasso, Michelangelo or Ansel Adams on the cheap. You didnt think that was everything, did you? Heck no, they have competitions that are more fun to watch than any television show or video game could ever hope to be. They have ranch rodeos, junior rodeos, shooting exhibitions and antique tractor pulls going on every night. Theres no better way to spend a warm summer evening eating hot dogs and ice cream than to watch the best bring their A game to a county fair. Okay, now we get to the best part. Its free. Thats right, it costs nothing to come on out to Vinita and spend time with the family seeing, hearing and eating your way through the Craig County Free Fair. The fair starts Monday, July 23 at 5 p.m. and the last event starts Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m. How you spend the time in between is all up to you. The fair is located just off I-44 and Route 66 in Vinita. Need to plan ahead? Then log on to www.craigcountyfairgrounds.com or call (918) 256-7133 and find out specifics. Stay tuned for upcoming events in August. We hear theres a pretty special car show slated for August 4. Its the Route 66 Summerfest Car Show at North Park. They are planning on live music, good food and plenty of pretty roadsters. If you would like to compete, then now is the time to make your intentions known and get to washing and waxing your ride. Trucks and motorcycles are also welcome and with all of the categories for winning, your car could win a little something or win big. Stick around for the cruise down Route 66 after the contests and have a bite to eat too. The show runs from noon to 7 p.m. Find out more details by calling the Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce at (918) 256-7133 or at www.vinita.com.
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Things are poppin in Pawnee County

By Alexis Greybird
We hear talk about how quaint and quiet things are in Pawnee County, but with all of the things to do, we think maybe those folks are misinformed. July is chock full of things to do - on both ends of July. Pawnee loves their independence and they make a big deal of it on July 4 with July 4th Games starting at 8 a.m. on July 4 at Courthouse Square. As in years past, things get pretty heated with the turtle races to start the day and just get crazier from there. They will have egg and boot tosses, horseshoe pitching, water balloon volleyball, coin digs, gunnysack races, tricycle racing, bubble gum bubble contests and a tug-of-war. Thats just the beginning, but this is competition at its most serious, so get practicing and bring your best tricycle and bubble gum to get in the fray. It stops at 10 a.m. where children are brought around to raise the American flag and then its all about the parade at noon. Check out restaurants, shops and other activities for the rest of the day, then head over to Pawnee Lake as the sun sets for fireworks at the green bridge (were sure if you dont know where the green bridge is, someone can point you in the right direction they are dang nice folks over there in Pawnee. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Find out more details by visiting the Pawnee Website at www.cityofpawnee.com or call (918) 762-2108 to find out more. While much of the town recovers for most of July, they really get ramped up at the end of July with their Wild West Week going on July 28 - August 4. There will be horse, mule and tack sales, classic cars, music, dancing, a BBQ smoke-off and rodeos (yes, pluralized; theres many rodeos), but thats not all. Its eight crazy days and nights of activities for the lover of everything western. How they ever get any sleep is beyond us. If you are a serious horse person, rodeo lover or just want to see what its all about, you need to see for yourself. Pawnee is serious about the Wild West. Find out details, schedules or answer your questions at www.cityofpawnee.com or call (918) 762-2108.
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Wild, wonderful Washington County

There are many things to do in Washington County in July. Its almost overwhelming, but we will do our best to bring ideas to you in hopes that you find something that excites you. Were sure there is more than one thing and you may have too many that make you want to go. Well start with the 4th of July Freedom Fest going on July 4 in downtown Bartlesville on Second Street (between Keeler and Dewey Avenues). There will be many entertainments and activities for the kids; games with prizes, inflatables, food and drinks will be there as will a childrens parade where your kids are encouraged to participate. They will also have a patriotic program where active and inactive servicemen and women will be honored. The 138th Fighter Wing will perform a flyover, which is guaranteed fun for everyone. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as fireworks will start after dark. Need more? Visit the www.visitbartlesville.com Website or call (918) 335-8228 and get more details. If Bartlesville is a bit too far, Dewey has its own Fourth of July event going on at Don Tyler Park also on July 4. Call (918) 534-2272 should you need more info. If baseball is more your thing, celebrate July with the Glen Winget Memorial Tournament with the Bartlesville Indians happening July 4 - July 7 at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium at 115 E. Hensley Boulevard. Many games will be going on over this three-day event, so you are sure to find one or more that works with your schedule. Call (918) 397-9393 and learn more. Theres nothing better than a quiet evening listening to some good music and the Price Tower has a variety of events every first Friday of each month at the Copper Bar. On July 6, make a date night and come to the Copper Bar to hear some good Oklahoma Music by some brilliant up-and-coming musicians. The Copper Bar is located at 510 S. Dewey Avenue and you can reach them at (918) 336-4949 or online at www.pricetower.org. The Childrens Musical Theatre is one of the few local live theatres that continue the performances into the summer and they are celebrating July with a classic, Willy Wonka on July 12-15. No explanation of Willy is necessary, so you can be sure its a show worth the trip. You can find Willy at the Bartlesville Community Center and you can get further info For a day of family fun away from the summer heat, check out Price Tower on July 15 when they will have Tower Tots from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and Family Free Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Its a full day of learning, exploring and beauty. Art, architecture and many childrens activities are only part of the day. Go to www.pricetower.org or call (918) 3364949 to find out details. Camp Woolaroc has ideas on how to spend your remaining few days of summer with Camp Woolaroc: An Adventure in Learning happening July 17-19 and July 24-26. The kids can get back in the groove of thinking and they wont even know they are doing it. Visit the Woolaroc Website at www. woolaroc.org or call (918) 336-0084 for details. by either calling (918) 336-0558 or going to www.bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com. The Theatre is located at 300 SE Adams Boulevard. Looking for a way to stay cool this summer? Look no further than the Conoco Phillips Splash Club where they are sponsoring their Stars of Summer series at Sooner Park Pool (on Madison Boulevard) July 13-15. Find out more by calling (918) 661-5036 or go to www.teamunify.com and search for Stars of Summer. If you need to blow off a little steam, why not link-up with like-minded folk at the Hot Street Party happening July 13 in Downtown Bartlesville? It may not be a perfect place for the kids, but it could make for a great date night. Find out more by calling (918) 337-4356 or emailing lpickering@ arvest.com. The party is going on at Johnstone Avenue between 4th and Frank Phillips Boulevard.
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Options in Osage for July

Weve added two counties into our focus; Pawnee and Osage Counties, and ever since weve wondered why we didnt do this from the beginning. The cities and towns in these two counties seem to have planned out the entire year with activities that no one else can offer. If you really want to get out and try something new and different, perhaps you should put these two counties on your itinerary and GPS. Well start with the annual Freedom Celebration going on in Pawhuska July 4. The day begins with a Freedom Celebration parade in downtown Pawhuska at 10 a.m. at Cultural Park. The most interesting thing about this parade is that it consists of only non-motorized vehicles. It doesnt end with the parade, however. Afterward, they will have hot dogs, awards for best entries in any number of categories, balloons and flags and its a great way to see how fantastic this town is. If you are looking for a little slice of the Americana pie and you want to enjoy a simpler time, Pawhuska has all that and more. Heck, you may visit for the parade and decide to settle here. If you need to know more, visit the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce Website: www.pawhuskachamber.com or give them a call at (918) 287-1208. Later in July, Pawhuska entices you to return with the International Round-Up Cavalcade going on July 16-22 at the Osage County Fairgrounds. Reported to be the worlds largest amateur rodeo, the Cavalcade is a solid week of rodeo where the best cowpokes from all over come to compete. The first performance is the queen horsemanship, held on Monday night. Tuesday morning will be filled with timed events, including chuck wagon and pony express races. Shows are held twice daily on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Enjoy the downtown parade on Saturday morning followed by an exciting Saturday night performance, culminating with the finals performance on Sunday morning. Cheer from the stands as cowboys and cowgirls compete in such events as bareback bronc riding, bull riding, wild horse racing, team roping, wild cow milking, calf roping, pony express racing, barrel races, pole bending, flag racing, chuck wagon races and a rodeo queen contest. Whew! If that doesnt do it for you, they will have some wonderful food options, novelties and Western gear, so you too can become an honorary cowboy/cowgirl at least in spirit. You might even become so enthralled, youll start practicing for next years event so you can also be in the ring. Tuesday Friday performances begin at 9 a.m., Wednesday - Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and there will be a dance at 10:30 p.m., Monday is the Queen Horsemanship at 7 p.m., finals will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. A big draw to the Cavalcade Rodeo is the Cavalcade Street Dance on July 17. This big honkin street dance is a bootscootin good time for everyone. It goes on from 8 p.m. until midnight. With the fantastic country music, you wont be able to stop yourself from participating once you see everyone else getting out there and having a great time. When you need to stop and refresh, they will have lots of food and drink vendors on-hand ready to refresh you so you can go back to shake it some more. For more info on the Street Dance, call (918) 287-1208. For further info on the Cavalcade, give organizers a call at (918) 978-7633 or (918) 214-5636 or check out www. cavalcaderodeo.com to learn more. We cant think of a better way to spend some time away from the humdrum of the everyday with the family.
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The merriment in Mayes County continues

by: Amy Addams
Before we jump into events happening in July, we want to give you a friendly reminder that Freedom Fest is going on in Pryor June 30 and this is an event not to be missed. Find your patriotism or celebrate it by coming out to Whitaker Park (on the corner of Park Street and Coo-Y-Yah). This is no measly little concert, on no, its a 40-piece professional concert band along with a soloist and its all about our pride in being an American. Its more than music; its also childrens games and food along with many other people who love America as much as you do. Bring your lawn chair and celebrate the pride of being here in the good ol US of A! Find out more at www.pryorchamber.com/events/ or by calling (918) 825-0157. Also visit www.mypulsemag.com to find out more. Of course, as with anything in Mayes County, they never sit still long and right after Freedom Fest, Salina takes over with a carnival to celebrate our independence happening July 4-7 right in downtown Salina. They are promising thrilling rides, food and vendors, along with fireworks on July 7, so grab the kids and get them out to blow off some steam as well as enjoy some sticky, gooey food. Top it all off with fireworks and youve got an evening full of fun. Find out more by calling (918) 434-5026. The weekend of July 6-7 hails the 73rd Annual 4-Way Rodeo at the Mayes County Fairgrounds. This is an IPRA/ ACRA sanctioned rodeo with two evenings full of events such as Bare Back Bronco Riding, Saddle Bronco Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, and Team Roping. Its all about the cowboys and cowgirls coming out to compete and show you what they can do. It starts at 8 p.m. both evenings and is sure to be a show to see. Find out more details by calling (918) 688-1137. Of course, Pryor closes out July in true cowboy style with Cowboy Trade Days happening July 27-29 at Whitaker Park; a celebration and honor of our cowboys and cowgirls with merchandise, re-enactments, stagecoach and buggy rides, food and entertainment. They have all kinds of cowboy-related goodies to buy: saddle-makers, western wear furniture, clothing, ranch gear, cowboy crafts, homemade quilts and thats just the tip of the iceberg! Now, we also have heard that they will have music, but if you want to make a start to your musical career, they welcome you to bring your instrument and jam with the pros. As with everything in Pryor, you can also find some tasty treats to eat while you are there. Its the place to be if you are a cowboy or you are looking to start your cowboy lifestyle. Dont forget your hat (or buy one at the Trade Days). Find out more by checking out the Pryor Chambers Website: www.pryorchamber.com or give the Chamber a call at (918) 825-0157 with any questions you might have. Cowboy Trade Days runs 8 a.m. 5 p.m. July 27-29.
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Fancy Dancing
On July 4-7 make your way to Quapaw in Ottawa county for their annual celebration including dancing and contests in all age categories for both fancy and traditional as well as other categories. There will be vendors and plenty of family fun for all in this four day event. Indian football and foot races are on the schedule as well, but dates and times have not been announced yet. For more information contact Sonny Glass at (918) 542-1853. This event is free for all and begins at 8 a.m. The Sac & Fox Nation is holding their 49th Annual Powwow on July 12-15 in Stroud, which sits on the Creek and Lincoln county lines. This event has dancing and traditional contests, lady singers, Miss Sac & Fox pageant, basketball tournaments, fancy dances, drumming contests and more. Contestant age ranges from tots to elders and looks to have something for everyone. For more information contact Robert Williamson at (918) 285-1563. This is a free event. The 43rd Annual Kehekah Steh Powwow is coming to Skiatook on July 27-29. This event is put together to honor all veterans and has free admission and parking. For more information contact Donna Phillips, donnak51@sbcglobal. net, (918) 396-3736/(918) 637-4241. To get to the powwow grounds, Go west from Skiatook on Hwy. 20 to 52nd W. Ave (Javine Hill Rd) Turn North for 4.7 miles, turn W. on 193rd to Dance Grounds. The 60th Annual Tulsa Powwow put on by the Tulsa Indian Club, a non-profit organization, is happening July 27-29 at the Spirit Bank Event Center in Bixby (Tulsa County). There is a cost for this event $5 at the door and children under 5 are FREE. Events have not been listed yet, but check back for updates on The Pulse Website and Facebook and we will let you know as we have them. For more information about this event, contact: Jim Anquoe Phone: (405) 262-5564 Email: tulsaindianclub@gmail.com or find them on the web www.tulsapowwow.org
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The Rodeo Circuit is ripping in July

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Theres so much happening in the Rodeo Circuit as it comes to a close in August/September, so lets get down to brass tacks. 73rd Annual 4-Way Rodeo at the Mayes County Fairgrounds, July 6-7: This is an IPRA/ACRA sanctioned rodeo with two evenings full of events such as Bare Back Bronco Riding, Saddle Bronco Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, and Team Roping. It starts at 8 p.m. both evenings. Find out more details by calling (918) 6881137. Living Legends National Junior Rodeo in Nichols Park, Henryetta, July 6-7: The junior circuit getting out there and showing what they can do at this rodeo sponsored by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce. It happens both evenings at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber at (918) 652-3331. International Round-Up Cavalcade at Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska July 16-22: Reported to be the worlds largest amateur rodeo, the Cavalcade is a solid week of rodeo where the best cowpokes from all over come to compete. Shows are held twice daily on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Enjoy the downtown parade on Saturday morning followed by an exciting Saturday night performance, culminating with the finals performance on Sunday morning. Cheer from the stands as cowboys and cowgirls compete in such events as bareback bronc riding, bull riding, wild horse racing, team roping, wild cow milking, calf roping, pony express racing, barrel races, pole bending, flag racing, chuck wagon races and a rodeo queen contest. Call (918) 978-7633 or (918) 214-5636 or check out www.cavalcaderodeo.com to learn more. Biggest Little Rodeo in the County between Muldrow and Roland, July 20-21: The Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo (AKA: Biggest Little Rodeo in the County) is going on July 20-21 at the arena on Highway 64 between Roland and Muldrow. Its $7 for adults, $5 for kids and kids under six attend free. Call (918) 427-1794, (918) 774-5577 or logon to www.garrisoncreekriders.net and learn more. Craig County Free Fair at Craig County Fairgrounds, July 23 28: They have ranch rodeos, junior rodeos, shooting exhibitions and antique tractor pulls going on every night. www.craigcountyfairgrounds.com or call (918) 256-7133. Annual Eufaula Rodeo at the Eufaula Rodeo Grounds just off Hwy 69 July 26-28: Events take place at 8 p.m. each night and at only $5 to get in you get an entire evening of thrills and spills (kids six and under get in for free). There will be plenty of food, goodies to buy and there will be entertainment by the One-Armed Bandit, who is an award-winning act out of Las Vegas. If you need to know more about what its all about, then give Gail Burdine a call at (918) 689-8480.
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Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo/ IPRA Rodeo at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds July 26-28: All of the events that make a rodeo great: bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer riding and wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and womens break away roping to name a few of the events. They have food, drinks live entertainment and arts and crafts. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 kids age 6-10 and kids under five attend free. Find out more by calling (918) 774-5497. Cowboy Trade Days at Whitaker Park in Pryor July 27-29: Pryor closes out July in true cowboy style with Cowboy Trade Days; a celebration and honor of our cowboys and cowgirls with merchandise, re-enactments, stagecoach and buggy rides, food and entertainment. All kinds of cowboy-related goodies to buy: saddle-makers, western wear furniture, clothing, ranch gear, cowboy crafts, homemade quilts and more. Find Pryor Chambers Website: www.pryorchamber.com or give the Chamber a call at (918) 825-0157 with any questions you might have. Cowboy Trade Days runs 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Wild West Week in Pawnee, July 28-August 4: There will be horse, mule and tack sales, classic cars, music, dancing, a BBQ smoke-off and rodeos. Its eight crazy days and nights of activities for the lover of everything western. Pawnee is serious about the Wild West. Find out details, schedules or answer your questions at www.cityofpawnee.com or call (918) 762-2108.
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Water Fun
Inflatable pool, full of Dads hot air. I was three years old, splashing everywhere. And so began my love affair with water. Brad Paisley recalls his first memory of summer water fun in the properly named song Water. Can you remember your first summer water memory? Some of us have to think longer and harder than others, especially those of us who have grown up in Green Country where water is so abundant. Kids and adults have so much to choose from these days. The water parks in our area have a lot more than a slide and a deep end to keep our interest. From lazy rivers to kiddie pools, from wave pools to Silver Bullets there is something for everyone. The City of Miamis Water Park is Oklahomas largest municipal water park and found right here in Green Country. With 3 speed slides, one that is 3 stories high, wading pool with animal figure slides, play area and more on 20,000 square feet in total of fun, this is not your average, run of the mill city pool. Check out the all the fun equipment and make sure to stop at the concession area. The Miami Municipal Pool is open daily from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. throughout the summer. They are located at 800 B SE and the prices are astonishingly low at $3 for adults and $2 for kids 13 and under. River Country Family Water Park in Muskogee is another water park to put on your list. Crawdad Corner, the kiddie pool, with interactive water spouts and slides for all sizes will keep younger kids busy for hours. The zero-depth entry pool, known as Frog Pond, holds over 100,000 gallons of cold, clear water. If that isnt enough to send you running to Muskogee, the icy cold lazy river should do it. Not in the mood to lay back and take it easy? Slip and slide your way down one of two tubes at Whoop n Holler Hollow. Then land in Frog Pond, right next to the Gator Walk. Try this if you are really brave. There is also a huge sand pit complete with a tug boat and a sandy volleyball court. With plenty of shade for parents and kids to take a break, River Country is sure to be a family favorite. River Country is found on Hwy 69 & Arline in Muskogee. They are open every day throughout the summer Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The twilight swim after 4 p.m. on weekdays gets you in for less than $5 too. There are several more noteworthy places to get your tootsies wet in Green Country. Were not nearly done. If you find yourself near the Illinois River you might want to stop by All American Floats to try out their seven story water slide. You cant miss this water slide as it is the first thing you see when you turn onto highway 10 east of Tahlequah. If that is too much water slide for you, just keep driving north on highway 10 to War Eagle Resort and try out their Super Water Slide. Advertised as being over a football field long, it is at a lesser incline and can be taken a little slower than the one at American Floats. This has been a Cherokee county
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Story by Angel Waldo Photo by City of Muskogee, River Country Water Park. favorite for years for locals and tourists alike. Wagoners City Water Park is well worth the visit, also. This park has the feel of a city pool with the amenities of a bigger water park. A dive board on the deep end keeps the small city pool feel, while two large slides bring the excitement of a water park. This park is located on the northeast part of Wagoner at NE 2nd St and Story right in the middle of Maple Park. This pool is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. all other days. On Thursdays they stay open just a little later until 8 p.m. This is another one you can visit for less than $5. Tulsas Big Splash water park is one that comes to mind easily when we think of water parks in Green Country. Big Splash offers something for all ages. Little ones will love the play area designed for their needs and interests. The whole family will enjoy floating down the lazy river. Those who like a little adventure and speed will love the Silver Bullet and the flumes. A wave pool rounds out the regularly offered attractions at Big Splash. Check the website for summer concerts like the Newsboys on July 26th. Big Splash offers Nightsplash on Friday and Saturdays from 4 -8. Nightsplash is only $13.95 and Sundays are Family Days with tickets only $16.95 per person before tax. They also have downloadable coupons and discounts available on their website www.bigsplashwaterpark.com New this year is the Extreme Water Slide at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. The slide is touted as the Worlds Largest Inflatable Water Slide. Also available is a water obstacle course, two childrens inflatable water slides, a giant volcano water slide and other fun water-related attractions. Fuel your childs imagination with a trip inside the aquarium first and then let them play in the water themselves before the trip home. We are sure that imitations of dolphins, sharks and otters will abound. Theres nothing wrong with a water hose in your own backyard and heaven knows that Green Country has lakes and rivers aplenty to cool off in. But if youre looking for a fun day trip and some extra good fun for the kids, Green Country has a terrific selection of great water parks that just cant be beat. Even Brad Paisley could find something here in Green Country to meet his water loving needs.
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Practical yoga: A holistic journey for everyone

By Bettiann Karuna Clark, Ph.D.
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From Adair County to Wagonerfrom Bartlesville to Tahlequah and many places in between, Oklahomans are grabbing their yoga mats and heading to a class many for the first time. I know about being a yoga newbie. In 1975, I accepted a friends invitation to join a yoga class my very first. Carrie, a dance instructor, had discovered the benefits of yoga in her own life. The more people she told about how yoga was helping her, the more requests she received to teach a class. I knew nothing about yoga, but I was curious. Besides, Carrie was someone I wanted to know better. As she led us through a series of postures, Carrie apologized for her frequent glances at her manual. I appreciated her honesty and authenticity when she said, Im still learning. Near the end of the class, she told us she would be leading us in a deep relaxation. We laid on our backs and she covered us with light blankets. I listened as Carries soft voice invited us to relax each part of our bodies, beginning with our feet. Somewhere between toes and nose, I drifted off. When the session was at an end, I was again aware of Carries voice. I was also aware of a new feeling, one that was almost alien to me. I still did not know exactly what this thing called yoga was all about, but I knew I was enjoying a new sense of calm and wellbeing that had been missing in my life. This was my first clue that yoga was likely about more than only physical movement. I was feeling relaxed, peaceful and strangely happy I wanted more! To say that I got more is an understatement. Saying yes to attending that first yoga class launched a journey of yoga studies, practice and teaching that continues to this day. There are several different branches of yoga. Much of the yoga taught in North America today is heavily oriented toward physical postures, while integrating the breath with each movement. In Sanskrit, the original language of yoga, the word for posture is asana. The breath work is called pranayama. Both are designed to assist the practitioner in discovering his or her highest potential. Yoga has its roots in ancient India, and was originally an oral tradition passed directly from teacher to student. Patanjali, an East Indian sage who lived somewhere between 500 - 200 BCE, is said to be the first to set these oral teachings into writing. In his yoga treatise, The Yoga Sutras, he presents the science of yoga and outlines an eight-limbed path for living a harmonious and well-balanced life. A holistic practice, the effects of yoga can be experienced on all levels physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. It is important to remember that spiritual and religious are not necessarily the same. Perhaps because of its early connec-
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Another myth is that, in order to practice yoga, one must have a particular type of body not true. There are classes for all body types including yoga for those who are confined to wheelchairs and yoga for those who have lost arms or legs. Nor is age a factor. Teachers specifically trained to teach yoga to children are finding their way into both public and private school classrooms. At the other end of the age spectrum, one yoga practitioner (now 88 years old) says, At 84, I picked up yoga, since I knew it would help me maintain balance, core strength, and elasticity in my body. I never leave my house without doing yoga first. It is always important to work with a qualified yoga teacher - especially if you have special needs. Oklahoma is home to many fine teachers. To find one, ask around. Someone you know may know just the teacher for you. You can also check Yoga Alliance, a national registry for yoga teachers. You can find them at www.yogaalliance.org.
Bettiann Karuna Clark is a certified yoga instructor and therapist, registered with Yoga Alliance at the highest level. A certified Medicinal Aromatherapist and traditional naturopath, Bettiann Karuna provides wellness consultations and private yoga instruction and therapy to her many clients. To learn more, you may contact her by email at karunaclark@yahoo.com, or by phone at (918) 822-4844.
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tion with Hinduism, some people erroneously think yoga is a religion, or even a cult. It is neither. Others worry that it will interfere with their religious beliefs or spiritual practices. Rather than interfering in any way, yoga actually offers enhancement and a deepening of the beliefs and practices already in place in our lives. Continued yoga practice brings greater strength and flexibility to the physical body, along with an improved sense of balance; many practitioners report being calmer and less reactive to the stressors of everyday life. Yoga offers a tool that can help us move through lifes challenges with a calmer mind and a peaceful, loving heart. It can also help us feel more connected to the world in which we live, and to sense our oneness with all life.
Bettiann Karuna Clark, Ph.D. 502 Summit Ridge Drive Tahlequah, OK 74464 (918) 458-6344 home/office (918) 822-4844 cell Email: karuna44@lrec.org
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Theater is all over the place in July

By B. Rick Wall
While much of the area nearer to us is relatively quiet for theater events for July, there are still events worth the trip to check out. If you are looking for classical theater in the park, youll want to make the trek to OKC; the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage in downtown OKC is putting on a show of Shakespeares classic, The Tempest. On an enchanted island, a powerful magician summons the elements to seek revenge against his brother. In Shakespeares magical story, supernatural spirits lead young lovers and shipwrecked sailors on a strange and chaotic journey. It just gets better from there. Show times are July 5-7, July 12-14 and July 19-21. All shows are at 8 p.m. Logon to www.oklahomashakespeare.com or call (405) 2353700 to learn more. If you cant make this show, Shakespeare in the Park will be putting on another show later in the month: Cymbeline will be on stage July 26 - August 4 at Oklahoma City Universitys Black Box Theater. Call (405) 235-3700 or logon to the aforementioned Website and get details. The Lyric Theatre, also in OKC presents Sweet Charity at the Civic Center Music Hall July 10-14. This is a bit more grown-up, as it is similar to the Sex in the City theme; a sweet girl in a dark and scary side of the world tries to keep her views positive and finds true love in the end. The Hall is located at 201 N. Walker Ave. in downtown OKC. Find out more by calling (405) 524-9312 or at www.lyricthreatreokc.com. The Lyric Theatre is not done there. They also have a familyfriendly play, A Year with Frog and Toad coming July 13-28 at Lyric at the Plaza; the story follows two friends, a grumpy toad and happy frog through four seasons. This show is recommended for children four and up. Lyric at the Plaza is located at 1725 NW 16th St. Call (405) 524-9312 or logon to www. lyrictheatreokc.com. If you want a sampler-sized theater spread, then make the trek to Tonkawa for OCTA Fest happening July 11-15 at Northern Oklahoma College. OCTA Fest is a biennial showcase of four plays each night held over five days. If you are a true theater fanatic, then this might be just what you were hoping to find. There will also be a marketing contest, silent auction and brunch, so stick around and see what OCTA Fest has to offer. Learn more by calling (405) 840-0788 or by visiting their Website: www.oktheatre.org. If you would like a musical comedy, then check out Call Me Madam at the Civic Center Music Hall July 24-28. This is a great way to get your fill of Irving Berlins music with a lot of laughter mixed in. Call (405) 524-9312 or logon to www.lyrictheatreokc.com and find out more. If you have not had much experience with the theater and would like to learn more before you venture forth to try it on, might we suggest you check out your local theaters and see what their schedule for the year has? Visit www.oktheatre.org and see the fantastic list of theaters Oklahoma has to offer (with contact info); many of them are close to home and ready to entertain you. Lets keep live theater alive in Oklahoma.
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IN THEATERS IN JULY
Ice Age: Continental Drift July 13th PG
The oddest herd is back for more this summer. Ice Age: Continental Drift brings back Ray Romano as Manny, Denis Leary as Diego, John Leguizamo as Sid and Queen Latifah as Ellie in an all new adventure. Now, their world is being split apart, literally. Manny, Diego and Sid get trapped on a floating iceberg and need to find their way back. Along the way they encounter other creatures with motives of their own. Will the herd be reunited? Either way each of these movies has improved on the previous, will this one be as good? New voice talents include Peter Dinklage, Aziz Ansari, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Frost and Alan Tudyk to name a few. A fun treat for the whole family.
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The Dark Knight Rises July 20th

The third and final movie in Christopher Nolans Batman saga, Christian Bale returns as the Dark Knight who last took responsibility for Two Faces crimes and branded a villain. Seven years later a new enemy surfaces to put Gotham on its knees Bane, played by Tom Hardy. Back are Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Liam Neeson as Ras Al Ghul. Add in Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and you get a grand ensemble. The Dark Knight is arguably one of the best comics-to-movies ever made garnering an award to Heath Ledger for his portrayal as The Joker (well deserved award). Although we all wish we could have seen him continue the role, we still have high hopes for this movie to finish the Batman series with good credentials.
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Also in Theaters in July:

July 6th The Amazing Spider-man (PG-13); Katy Perry: Part of Me (NYR); Savages (R) July 27th Step Up Revolution (PG-13); The Watch (NYR)
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Crystal Bridges await you just across the state line

By Stefanie Hunt
There are many museums all over the great state of Oklahoma, but just across the state line in Arkansas is a new museum that is gaining national attention. We feel it is worth some of your attention too. Its Crystal Bridges in Bentonville and boy is it impressive. The art is only a part of what makes Crystal Bridges special. The museum opened in November of 2011 and was designed by Moshe Safdie, a renowned architect with an eye for what works where. Safdies designs encompass urban planning, theory, geography and cultural elements. The buildings are as much an art form as the art contained within. The art inside, and around the grounds, spans five centuries of American influence and comprises masterworks as well as pop culture and recent masterpieces. Andy Warhol, Georgia OKeeffe, Roy Lichtenstein and many other notable artists works adorn the walls while many popular sculptures line the floors and grounds. There are 120 acres of grounds with trails that can take you into peace and solitude or into interactive educational areas, but what really makes this a special place is the wealth of beauty that you find around every corner and turn. There are six trails, each with a different theme, easy to navigate and traverse and sure to inspire. Photo by Joseph Webb Its the perfect place to spend any amount of time, but as soon as you enter, you will want to stay and see all the museum has to offer. There are many kid-friendly activities and educational resources for home schoolers as well as public school curriculum. Its as if theyve thought of everything for every need. The library at Crystal Bridges houses over 60,000 volumes; special collections, periodicals, catalogs, a non-circulating art reference collection and more archives than you can imagine are just the beginning. There are internet and subscriptionbased databases, scanners and wireless internet available as well as computers for you to use. If you want to make a day of it, their restaurant, Eleven, is an experience in and of itself. With local producers food, they have food artists on-hand to create a culinary masterpiece that is sure to entice you to return again and again. They also have picnic lunches for you take out onto the grounds or you can brown bag it and get a bottle of water (as coolers are not allowed). If you want to know more about Eleven, call (479) 418-5700, option 2. If you want to visit on a weekend, you might consider reservations. With all that Crystal Bridges has to offer, you will be happy to know that there is no fee to come in and enjoy the many pieces of art the museum holds. If you want a great day to entertain and enlighten your family with culture and education, Crystal Bridges has all that and more. Find out more about Crystal Bridges on their Website at: crystalbridges.org or give them a call at (479) 418-5700. The museum is open Monday, Thursday Sunday 11 a.m. 6 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. 9 p.m. and they are closed on Tuesdays. The only holidays Crystal Bridges closes for are Thanksgiving and Christmas and their phenomenal walking trails are open sunrise to sunset daily. Their address is 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712 and they are a short drive from I-540.
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Celebrate your Independence with bright lights and lots of noise

By B. Rick Wall
Bartlesville Freedom Fest, Bartlesville, July 4, 6 p.m., fireworks 9:45: Of course, Bartlesville would have an event to make even the most discriminating freedom lover excited for a day and evening of fun and games. Kids can participate in fun games and play on inflatables, and all kids are invited to participate in the patriotic childrens parade. Enjoy live music as well as tasty food and refreshing drinks from a variety of vendors. Arts and craft vendors will also be offering one-of-a-kind items. A patriotic program will be held to honor veterans and currently active servicemen and women, and there will be a flyover by the 138th Fighter Wing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and secure a good spot to watch the grand finale of Freedom Fest - a spectacular fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. It all happens in downtown Bartlesville at 2nd Street between Keeler and Dewey. www. bartlesvillefreedomfest.org, phone: (918) 336-0572. 4th of July Celebration, Claremore, July 3, 6 p.m. 10 p.m.: Celebrate Independence Day with the citizens of Claremore at beautiful Claremore Lake Park. Bring the kids for inflatables and a variety of concessions, and stick around for live entertainment and a stunning fireworks display at dusk. The Claremore 4th of July Celebration will be a great evening out for the entire family. Claremore Lake Park (E Blue Starr Dr.), Claremore, Phone: (918) 342-2522, www.visitclaremore.org. Grand Lake Fireworks, Disney, July 7, 9 p.m.: Come to the Grand River Dam to watch the spectacular Grand Lake Fireworks. Spend the day taking in the sights, take a tour of the dam, swim, camp and enjoy the lake by boat. At dusk, make your way to Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park and enjoy this free fireworks show over the lake. Grand Lake Fireworks will take place between the two spillways on the Grand River Dam on Grand Lake O the Cherokees, and the Grand River Dam parking lot at Langley will be open for people to park and enjoy the show. Located on Highway 28 between the spillways, east of Disney on the water. Phone: (918) 435-4272, (913) 424-6342, www.grandlakefireworks.com. 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Eufaula, July 3, dusk: Relax and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on a boat or from the shores of beautiful Lake Eufaula. Described as the largest fireworks display on Lake Eufaula, bright bursts of color will light up the sky along with loud booms and bangs in this impressive show. The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is a great way to celebrate Independence Day with the entire family. Phone: (918) 689-2791. American Celebrates America, Sapulpa, July 4, 9:45 p.m.: Come watch the fireworks across from the Sapulpa Golf Course in Sapulpa. Website: www.sapulpachamber.com Sooner Boomfest, Jay, July 4, all day: RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks is getting ready for Sooner Boomfest 2012, one of the regions largest Independence Day celebrations. This all-day music and fireworks extravaganza will host live music at Los Cabos, with live music. Spend the day at Sooner Boomfest 2012 hanging out with friends while enjoying the great music. Stick around until nightfall to witness the amazing fireworks display. Phone: (918) 299-5005, www,riverfrontsouthok.com. Duck Creek Fireworks, Ketchum, July 3, 4 p.m. 10 p.m.: Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, the Duck Creek Fireworks celebration is a true fireworks spectacular. Join spectators from across the state and region as they line the shores of Grand Lake awaiting the show. Enjoy music, dancing, great food, commercial vendors and the time-honored tradition of boats parading up and down the creek. Keep an eye out for the highly anticipated War Bird Flyover, a loving tribute to the men and women serving overseas and an event that grows each year in the number of vintage aircraft deployed. Visitors to Duck Creek Fireworks will have the opportunity to view the airplanes up close and meet the pilots at nearby Ketchum Airport at 4 p.m. Grab a seat along the shore and watch the planes fly overhead as they make their pass over the creek at 7 p.m. The fireworks, which will begin promptly as the sun sets, will be synchronized to patriotic music. Located at Duck Creek on Grand Lake. Phone: (918) 782-3292, www.grandlakechamber.org 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, Hulbert, July 4, dusk: Head to beautiful Sequoyah State Park, located along the shores of Lake Ft. Gibson, for the parks annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration. As soon as the sun sets, the sky will light up with a spectacular display of fireworks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the view as the fireworks are reflected off the lakes calm waters. Fireworks can also be viewed from your boat. Sequoyah State Park (17131 Park 10), Phone: (918) 772-2046 Jay Fireworks Display, Jay, July 4, 9:30 p.m.: Bring the family to Jay, the self-proclaimed Huckleberry Capital of the World, and celebrate the 4th of July by watching a spectacular fireworks display at the citys J.B. Earp Stadium. All eyes will look to the sky as it lights up with shimmering bursts of color. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out to the Jay Fireworks Display to watch the show and relax. Phone: (918) 253-8698, www.jayokchamber.com Stars & Stripes Funfest, McAlester, July 4, 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk: Celebrate Independence Day at McAlesters Stars & Stripes Funfest. This free, one-day event features live entertainment, inflatable rides and games. Stick around for the grand finale, a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Southeast Expo Center, 4500 W. Hwy 270, Phone: (918) 420-3976, www.cityofmcalester.com
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4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Miami, July 4, 5p.m. 10 p.m.: Miamis 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza attracts spectators to Riverview Park for family fun and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. and visit the concession stand for a snack. Watch the slow but exciting turtle races, and see who can put away the most food in the hot dog eating contest. The 4th of July Extravaganza offers many games and activities for children throughout the event. Dont miss the grand finale of the celebration: the spectacular fireworks show. Event held at Riverview Park in Miami. Phone: (918) 542-4481/5484, www.miamiokchamber.com Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest, Nowata, July 4, 2 p.m. 10 p.m.: The Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest is a family fun event that features a wild turkey drop, turtle races, food, a watermelon feed, silent auction, games, entertainment and more. Stick around for the live music show, ending with a fireworks display at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare to celebrate the 4th of July in Nowata. Purchase a hamburger, hot dog or a cup of homemade ice cream and secure your spot for one of the best fireworks shows around. Event held at Jack Gordon Park in Nowata. Phone: (918) 273-2301, www.nowatachamber.net Freedom Celebration Parade, Pawhuska, July 4, 10 a.m. - noon: Bring the family to Pawhuska this Independence Day for the citys festive Freedom Celebration Parade. This patriotic, nonmotorized parade is perfect for kids, families, veterans and even pets. Starting from the downtown area, parade participants will march through Pawhuska to the delight of visitors. Enjoy free hot dogs, balloons, flags and watermelon. There will also be prizes awarded for funniest entry, best pet, best wheels, most original and most outrageous. Downtown & Cultural Park, Pawhuska. Phone: (918) 287-1208, www.pawhuskachamber.com. Fireworks Display, Pawnee, July 4, dusk: The Pawnee fireworks display will be held at the green bridge along Agency Road and can be enjoyed from the town square. Bring the whole family out to celebrate the birth of our nation with this exceptional display of patriotic fireworks. Phone: (918) 762-2108, www.cityofpawnee.com Celebrate America, Downtown Poteau (Dewey Ave & Peters St), July 4, 4 p.m. 10p.m.: Bring the family and join the citizens of Poteau for an evening of fun, food and fireworks. Celebrate America is an Independence Day celebration featuring games and activities for the whole family, live music, face painting, prizes and a huge, citysponsored fireworks display. Expect Main Street and City Hall parking lots to be filled with six huge water slides for kids of all ages, who can also enter to win a free bicycle. Enjoy music all evening beginning at 6 p.m., featuring local bands. Hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy will all be available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs to and be prepared to stay until dark when the sky will light up with a spectacular fireworks display. Beautiful fireworks will explode above the city while patriotic music plays in the background. Phone: (918) 647-9178, www.poteauchamber.com.
Annual Salina Fireworks, Salina, July 7, Dusk: As if a carnival wasnt enough, the good folks at the American Legion in Salina want to wrap up a fun week of good fun with a fireworks display on July 7. Find out more at (918) 434-6560. Tulsa FreedomFest, Tulsa, July 4, 6 p.m. 10:30 p.m.: Celebrate Americas independence with your family and friends at Tulsas annual July 4th celebration. Tulsas much-anticipated FreedomFest includes endless entertainment, a variety of activities and tasty concessions. A Tulsa tradition since 1976, FreedomFest is known for featuring one of Oklahomas largest free fireworks displays and live music at three locations along the Arkansas River. Join the crowds at Tulsas River Parks and line the banks of the Arkansas River with lawn chairs and picnic baskets and wait for the show start. Arrive early to Tulsa FreedomFest to enjoy inflatables for the kids, face painting, beverage and food vendors, old-fashioned family picnics and a bicycle parade. At nightfall, turn your gaze skyward and be amazed as hundreds of fireworks choreographed to patriotic music are launched from the 21st Street Bridge. Located at River Parks in Tulsa, Phone: (918) 596-2001, www.riverparks.org/freedomfest. July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Vian, July 4, dusk: Theres nothing more visually stunning than fireworks over the water and this Independence Day, come see what youve missed. Tenkiller State Park, situated along the shores of Lake Tenkiller, is celebrating our independence with their annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration. As as the sun sets, the sky lights up with a spectacular display of fireworks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the view as the fireworks are reflected off the calm waters of the lake. This event is hosted by the Greater Tenkiller Area Association, Tenkiller State Park, Vian, Phone: (918) 457-4403, (918) 489-5025, www.laketenkiller.com. Fourth of July Fireworks, Lake Tenkiller, Tahlequah, July 4, 8:30 p.m.: This Independence Day, bring the family out and enjoy a fireworks show over beautiful Lake Tenkiller. Watch from a boat or dry land as the bold colors of the fireworks reflect on the lake. The Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on the dam at dusk, and can be viewed from the water, Tenkiller State Park or the Corp of Engineers campgrounds. Lake Tenkiller Tahlequah, Phone: (918) 456-3742, www.laketenkiller.com
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Your Summer Grilling Guide

By Amy Addams
It seems so easy; you light the grill, make it hot, then throw some food on it and youve got a grilled dish. The truth is that grilling is an art, and with some basic techniques, you can ensure that your guests come back for more. tender cuts of pork are recommended as the meat can be tough when grilled. Coat the pork with oil before cooking and marinating is strongly recommended. The trick is to sear the outside and slow cook the inner meat so it seals the flavor and juices in. You can start with direct and move to indirect heat. Pork chops are easy to cook: give them about 3-5 minutes per side and roasts can grill for one to two hours. Chicken and turkey off the grill can be amazing or awful. Chicken parts can be cooked over direct medium heat, and you can cook chicken in the oven then finish it on the grill when in doubt. A whole chicken requires indirect heat and you should grill it 15-20 minutes per pound while keeping the lid closed. Same goes for whole turkeys. Turkey requires longer cooking times but stick with medium heat (a whole turkey should be cooked 20-25 minutes per pound). Flatten chicken breasts to allow them to cook more evenly and you want to butterfly a whole chicken to open the whole bird to cooking: cut along each side of the backbone and then remove it. Turn chicken breast-side up and use the heel of your hand to press down on the breast to break the breastbone, flattening the chicken. Use skewers to help the meat lay flat by threading one skewer through a wing, through the breast, and out the other wing. Thread a second skewer into a thigh, through the bottom part of the breast, and out the other thigh. Fish on the grill is always a good bet. Most fish is done when the meat is white and flaky, but always rub fish with oil before you cook it. Five minutes on each side per inch of thickness inch is a rule of thumb. So if you have a piece of fish two inches thick, cook each side for 10 minutes. You can start with direct and go to indirect heat with fish and you want to keep the fish six inches from your heat. A cedar plank is a wonderful way to add flavor to fish, so if you plan to cook fish on the grill regularly, you may want to invest in one. Marinating: this is a great way to flavor and tenderize food. A good marinade has an acidic ingredient, such as wine, vinegar or pineapple juice and oil as well as herbs and spices. Until you are sure of your culinary prowess, buy marinades. Tips for working with a marinade are: The marinade should totally cover the meat in order for it to work effectively. When using tender cuts of beef, a soaking time of 2 hours or less is all that is required because the marinade is used basically to flavor the meat. Tougher cuts of beef should be soaked in the marinade for at least several hours or overnight in order to tenderize the meat as well as flavor it. Always marinate meat in the refrigerator. Since the marinade contains an acidic ingredient, metal bowls should not be used; use glass or plastic bowls or plastic bags that can be sealed. Marinades containing tomato or sugar should
There are two kinds of grilling heat: direct and indirect. Direct heat is when you put the food on a grate right over the heat source. Indirect is when you put a pan, aluminum or other type of blocking device in between the meat and its heat source, thus diffusing the heat and lowering its ability to sear the food and allowing it to cook more slowly. You can keep the lid open with direct heat but you want to keep it closed for indirect grilling. You should not grill frozen meats and always use a hot grill. Give your grill some time to heat up before you put food on to cook. Next, the right tools are important to the outcome. Never use a fork to flip cuts of meat. Forks tend to pierce the meat and the juices run out. Not good. You want to use tongs or a spatula. You may want to pull out the meat thermometer to ensure the meat is done properly and no one gets sick. Okay, lets begin. Lets start with the basics, hamburgers and hot dogs. Even these simple meats can be done incorrectly on a grill, but they are not hard to cook. Use meat that is no more than 80% lean when cooking burgers. Fat in your meat is important. Using tennis ball sized rolls of burger, shape so they exceed the size of the roll by half an inch on all sides. Flatten the raw meat, and cook 2-5 minutes per side at about 3 to 6 inches from the heat, depending on the thickness. Do not flatten the meat with a spatula while cooking and you do not need a very high heat. With hot dogs, many are precooked, but if they are not, boil them for 3-5 minutes then cut them with small slashes and grill 4-8 minutes, rotating frequently. Steaks are a different cooking theme. If you have thick steaks, you might want to precook them in the oven or use indirect heat, but if they are relatively thin, cook them over direct heat. Too much salt can dry out steak, so use salt sparingly. For a inch steak, cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping after the first four minutes. Cook two-inch steaks over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes and NY Strip should be grilled over indirect heat for 7-13 minutes at 3 to 6 inches from the heat. You can also start with direct and go to indirect heat when you see that your steak is cooking too fast on the outside. Never grill frozen steak and salt and pepper are all most steaks need to cook well and taste good. Always let steak sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving. When cooking pork on the grill, the meat should be 3 to 6 inches from the heat and cooked over a medium heat. Only
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be used towards the end of grilling or broiling, since they tend to burn food. Marinades containing oil or butter tend to cause flareups when meat is grilled. When meat has been marinated for a long period of time it will shorten the cooking time. Twelve hours of marinating will reduce the cooking time by 30 to 35 percent. Never keep the marinade after you have used it as you could get really sick. Rubs are another choice for beef. A dry mix of herbs and spices are applied to the raw beef and are allowed to permeate and flavor the meat over a period of time, usually overnight in the refrigerator. An endless variety of rubs can be prepared for beef depending on the types of flavors that you want to add to the meat. You only have to sprinkle the rub on the steak for the best flavor. We always suggest you ask the butcher where you buy meat when you are unsure of what to do. They are a great resource and will happily tell you all they know to help you make the most of your meat. See the butchers at a grocery store; many big box stores will not have real butchers putting out their meat and the prices are rarely any more for all that good info. Okay, to avoid nasty calls from vegetarians, we have some grilling tips for those as well. Choose veggies with high water content: eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini are good to start. Make sure your veggies are equal size and thickness and you should soak them in water for 30 minutes then brush the veggies in oil before grilling. You can use direct heat, but keep it low to medium. Let your veggies sit for about five minutes before serving. Want to know more? Here are some Websites to help you become the grilling artist you never even knew you were: www.grillingtips.com www.grilling.com www.grillingtips.org www.foodnetwork.com www.allrecipes.com www.grillingcompanion.com
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Reasors
various locations all over Oklahoma

If you dont utilize Reasors as a regular grocery destination, you might want to change your course and give them a shot for your picnicking, cook-out or even for a stop on the way home for a quick reheat meal for dinner. Reasors has so many choices in their deli, its hard to pick only one thing, so when in doubt, get smaller tubs of a variety of potato, macaroni or other salad as well as the plethora of other choices they have available to you. The service is fast and a sample or two is always an option to help you make up your mind. Their prices are good but what we really like is the helpful staff. Dont be shy; ask any questions and the staff at Reasors is always ready to help you with anything you need to know. That kind of service is hard to find these days, but Reasors keeps the oldtimey service alive and well. Find lots of other tasty ideas at www.reasors.com. Picnic options available at all Reasors are: Fried Chicken- quantities from 8 to 500 pieces Chicken Tenders Coleslaw Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Potato Salads-Multiple flavors Macaroni salad BBQ beans Krab Salad Tabouli Salad BBQ Ribs Hummus Sliced Lunch meats and cheese Hawaiian Rolls & Breads Party Trays Many Reasors locations have even more options, so give them a try for your next meal in a hurry. We highly recommend the fried chicken dinner in a bag. You just grab the whole bag and dinner is minutes to the table. (And boy is it tasty!)
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Philly Cheesesteak Company

You cant think about picnic/take-out food without considering the submarine sandwich. The classic sub is the cheesesteak sub and no other place in Green Country makes a better cheesesteak than Phillys Cheesesteak Company. This is the true quintessential cheesesteak. Chopped steak with cheese melted over the steak (unless you take the true Philly route and pick cheese sauce poured over the steak). You can also build your cheesesteak with chicken if you prefer. They have themed sandwiches that come with specific toppings or build your own from a choice of your favorite toppings. But dont stop there. Remember your side of fries or onion rings to complete the meal. If cheesesteaks arent your thing, no problem, they have burgers as well as other sandwich choices and sides plus salads and specialty spuds. Kids sizes round out the menu for keeping the whole family fed without spending too much. You will find them at 112 11th St., Collinsville (918) 371-1137. Keep in touch via Facebook for specials and limited time menu additions.
Hammett House Restaurant

Hammett House is the kind of place where the menu has so many good options you just cant decide. We suggest you get a variety of dishes and sample between everyone, then come back later for your favorite. They are famous for their chicken and homemade gravy, so if you are in doubt, go with that because is a delight for the taste buds and theres nothing better than chicken for a picnic. One specialty item that Hammett House has that just rocks are the lamb fries. We are drooling just thinking about them. We do have one important suggestion, no matter which entre you select: GET A PIECE OF PIE. The selection is endless and even the anti-dessert types will be begging a bite so you really cant leave pie off of your list. They even have sugar-free options for those who cant have sugar, and youd never know it was sans sugar, however, if you really want a treat, try the peanut butter or blueberry sour cream and get a couple extra pieces for those who claim they dont want any (that way, things wont get ugly later). Pies: buttermilk, homemade cherry, apple, German chocolate, lemon pecan, sugar-free apple, blueberry sour cream, sour cream raisin, homemade, peanut butter, chocolate chip peanut butter. You will find the Hammett House Restaurant at 1616 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore. Their hours are Tuesday Saturday: 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.; Closed Mondays. To see a menu and for directions go to www.hammetthouse.com or call (918) 341-7333
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Eggplant Parmigiana Eggplant Rollantini Cheese, Meat or Spinach Ravioli Lasagna Manicotti Spaghetti Baked Ziti Pasta Sampler Stromboli Minestrone Soup Chicken Caesar Salad Calzone Spinach Calzone
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Harmony House
Harmony House has some very new and different dishes from the everyday and with their sandwich and soup selections, you just cant miss. We also highly recommend you just go with the daily luncheon special as these are winners every time. You get the main course, salad or soup and a dessert selection all for only $8.50 which leaves us wondering how they ever turn a profit for all you get for so little. Something else that Harmony House does is cakes and not your run-of-the-mill sheet cakes that you can get anywhere, oh no, these are works of art you can eat and, so far, weve not found a single complaint. Bring your idea and let Harmony House surprise you with their creative artistic genius. They also have a few kids selections so even your pickiest eater will be satisfied with their creations. We really love the hot chicken salad King Ranch Chicken, but let your tummy be your guide. Youll be pleasantly satisfied and happy. Their regular dessert offerings are incredible: Victoria Crme, Fresh Apple Cake with Lemon Sauce and Brownie Fudge Sundaes as well as a pie of the day are always on-hand and their cake selections are endless, just be sure to call ahead and request your special favorite; youll be hooked, so you cant say we didnt warn you. Harmony House is located at 208 South 7th Street Muskogee, (918) 687-8653, www.harmonyhouse4lunch.com
Vidalias Cafe
Vidalias has many unique offerings, such as their Monte Cristo, Frito Pie (it rocks), nachos, salads, baked potatoes with any and all fixins and so many selections for sides and drinks, youll spend more time than you expected making up your mind, but whatever you pick will be good stuff. Their prices are good, they have all kinds of coffee drinks and desserts to round out your meal and the service is fast and friendly. We also like that Vidalias has lots of options from the everyday fare such as burgers and fries. The food is healthier than a burger joint and you never leave feeling disappointed. For a change of pace, take your food onto the back patio and dine al fresco or eat inside or order ahead and take out for a nice picnic. With all of the nearby parks within walking distance, youll find a good place to eat outdoors only a few steps from the restaurant. We highly recommend the Monte Cristo and iced coffee or their home-brewed tea as a great lunch or dinner, but you have to try at least something from the dessert case, even if you just get a biscotti or cookie. Trust us on this; their desserts are spectacular. Vidalias is strategically located at 319 N. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah (918) 456-5551.
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Cooking with Kids

by Juanita Lewis
The kids are out of school, its too hot to spend all day outside and they are in the house and bored. Its time to get them up and doing something fun and delicious COOK! Its fun and you can get creative, even little ones enjoy cooking. The sense of accomplishment they get, along with their giant smiles, is well worth any amount of flour you have to sweep up later. Blackberry season has just ended here in my little part of Green Country which means only one thing, pie.
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My granddaughters and I, along with my friend Dawn, recently decided to make a spring berry pie with oat crunch topping on a Saturday morning to take to a gathering at the river. My granddaughter, Kali who is four, did the measuring of the dry ingredients, my seven year old granddaughter, Madison rolled dough, and they both helped stir. Before we knew it the pie was in the oven and smelling great. However, little did they know, I had snuck in some math, a little bit of physics, teamwork and patience. It doesnt matter what you cook, you dont even have to turn on a stove. Inviting kids into the kitchen to help you cook is a great way to create quality together time while you help your child learn and refine basic skills that they then get to eat.
Kali Burnette measuring flour Two very happy girls.
Madison Burnette rolling out the dough
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July 3rd The Hunter (R) July 10th American Reunion (R); The Flowers of War (R) July 17th Casa de Mi Padre (R); Friends with Kids (R); Lockout (PG-13); Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13); The Three Stooges (PG) July 24th The Deep Blue Sea (R); Silent House (R)
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Kid-friendly entertainment for summer

Im bored. The two words a parent hears almost daily during the summer. Money is an issue for everyone by the time late July rolls around; parents are gearing up for pencils, clothing, notebooks, textbooks, and in some cases, computers and dorm gear. In the meantime, the kids are sitting around, bored silly and driving the parents crazy. Depending on the age of your children, there are any number of things you can do that cost little or no money; all you need is some imagination and a little planning. Preschoolers are easily pleased with study toys just select plastic items that match your childs interests. Princesses, dinosaurs, tractors, army guys or whatever your child likes at the moment. Other ideas include chalk, a ball and bubbles are all great child entertainers. Older children are another story. Kids ages 6-11 need more complex forms of entertainment. Second-hand sports equipment is always a great bet. Encourage stickball, Frisbee golf, touch football or make your own game with your own rules. Water guns, footballs, soccer balls or water toys are all great ways to get the kids outdoors. Even bubbles can be fun for kids in this age group. Have them bend wire hangers or household wire into special shapes that they can use. Make up games that they can play with the bubbles or have them devise their own. The teens without wheels are a special case (in more ways than one). Having a sit-down where they suggest things they want to do and posting the list on the refrigerator can remind them of things they said they wanted to do. You can always offer chores for them to alleviate their boredom (which usually sends them away looking for anything else they can do). If you can get the kids working on crafts, you have won the battle. Some ideas for crafts are volcanoes, homemade slime or play-doh, paper mache, bandanna crafts, clay jewelry/ thumbtacks, hat, sneaker or sunglass decorating parties, rock crafts or painting and scavenger hunts always are a welcome diversion. You can also purchase t-shirt iron-on paper where the kids make a design and make their own tees. Bring the neighbor kids in on the fun. For some ways to get out of the house on the cheap, here are some ideas to get the kids out and keep your cash in your pocket: 1. Check your local library for storytelling events. Most of the libraries have these on a regular basis. 2. Find a one dollar movie. We know that Arrowhead Mall has free movies for kids happening all summer long. They even have reduced rates for popcorn, hot dogs and drinks. 3. If you prefer, take advantage of Netflix or Blockbuster trial and download movies to your laptop or through Apple TV. Make popcorn, shut all the blinds and make it a moviesat-home day. 4. Have a sprinkler party. Have the kids spend the day in their pajamas, eat pizza for lunch and be lay-abouts. Who can resist? 5. Have the kids start a lemonade stand. Sounds corny, but just making and painting the stand could take an entire day of activity. 6. Fly kites. Have the kids make their own kites or buy cheap ones at the dollar store. Making your own kite provides a sense of accomplishment. 7. Make homemade slime or play-doh. Most of the ingredients are already in your pantry. 8. Go bowling. Many bowling alleys have a daytime special rate for weekdays. They are air-conditioned and a great way to get the kids off the couch and active. 9. Water balloon fights. Need we say more? 10. Have the kids make vacation dioramas, a rubber band message board, ice pops, puppet theater, sea shell wind chimes or get them making tie-dye tees. Some great opportunities can present themselves at secondhand shops. All you need to do is grab the kids, and while walking around, ask them what you can do with a few items. Youll be surprised what they offer for ideas. The trick is to involve them in the process. Some great ideas can be found on Websites. All you need to do is do a Google search on entertaining kids during the summer or cheap kids activities. We found a few Websites to get you started: www.familyfun.go.com www.apples4theteacher.com www.wondertime.go.com www.wisebread.com www.parenting.com Here are basic Slime and Play-Doh recipes to try: Play Doh Recipe (from instructables.com) Basic ingredients 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1 cup salt
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2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity) plus - food coloring (liquid, powder, or unsweetened drink mix) scented oils. Mix all of the ingredients together, and stir over low heat. The dough will begin to thicken until it resembles mashed potatoes. When the dough pulls away from the sides and clumps in the center, as shown below, remove the pan from heat and allow the dough to cool enough to handle. IMPORTANT NOTE: if your playdough is still sticky, you simply need to cook it longer! Keep stirring and cooking until the dough is dry and feels like playdough. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter or silicone mat, and knead vigorously until it becomes silky-smooth. Divide the dough into balls for coloring. Make a divot in the center of the ball, and drop some food coloring in. Fold the dough over, working the food color through the body of the playdough, trying to keep the raw dye away from your hands and the counter. You could use gloves or plastic wrap at this stage to keep your hands clean- only the concentrated dye will color your skin, so as soon as its worked in bare hands are fine. Work the dye through, adding more as necessary to achieve your chosen color. If you use unsweetened drink mix for color, test on a small ball first- it wont go as far as the real food coloring. Play with your playdough - I really dont need to help you there. Its entirely edible, if a bit salty, so its kid-safe. When youre done, store your playdough in an air-tight container. - If it begins to dry out, you can knead a bit of water in again to soften the dough back to useability. Once its dried past a certain point, however, youll just have to start over; thankfully its not terribly difficult. - If it gets soggy, you can re-heat it to drive off the extra water the dough absorbed overnight. This is usually the result of high humidity, but is fixable! You can also bake it in the oven to make hard dough figures and ornaments, then paint or otherwise decorate the surface. One of the comments below even suggests using baked playdough as a salt lick for your pet rabbit! Edible Slime Ingredients (www.chemistry.about.com)
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch food coloring (or you could add a little unsweetened powdered drink mix) couple of drops vanilla or other flavoring, if desired Make the Edible Slime 1. In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the milk and cornstarch. Stir and heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in the coloring and any flavorings. Allow the slime to cool. 3. Enjoy! When you are finished playing with this slime, store it in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. Refrigerated slime is good for a day or two. You can clean up the edible slime with warm soapy water. If you added food coloring or drink mix, keep the slime away from surfaces which could be colored, such as carpet or upholstery. You can make this non-sticky, edible slime from two easy-tofind ingredients. It can be used as ectoplasm for Halloween costumes, haunted houses, and Halloween parties. Ectoplasm Slime Materials You only need two ingredients to make the basic slime, though you can add coloring to make the slime any combination of colors that you like or to make it glow in the dark. 1 teaspoon soluble fiber (e.g., Metamucil psyllium fiber) 8 ounces (1 cup) water food coloring (optional) glow paint or pigment (optional) Make Your Ectoplasm 1. Pour the water and fiber into a large microwave-safe bowl. 2. Microwave the ectoplasm on high power for 3 minutes. 3. Stir the ectoplasm. Return it to the microwave and heat it for another 3 minutes. 4. Stir the ectoplasm and check its consistency. If you want drier ectoplasm, microwave the ectoplasm another minute or two. Continue checking the ectoplasm and microwaving it until you achieve the desired consistency. 5. Add a drop of food coloring and/or some glow paint, if desired. Youll get an interesting effect if you incompletely mix the coloring into the ectoplasm, such as multicolored ectoplasm or ectoplasm slime with glowing streaks. 6. Store the ectoplasm in a sealed baggie to prevent dehydration. The slime will last for a week or longer, as long as you keep it from drying out.
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JULY 2012
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July 8:
June 2012
June 28:
Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Green Corn Festival, Bixby Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit, Tulsa Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah
June 29: June 30:
Sweet Corn Festival, Fort Gibson Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Freedomfest, Pryor Green Corn Festival, Bixby Huckleberry Festival, Jay Pawnee bills Wild West Show, Pawnee Red, Wine & Blue, Vinita Stone Canyon Concert Series, Owasso Sweet Corn Festival, Fort Gibson Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit, Tulsa Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah River City Classics, Tahlequah
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Miami Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Tahlequah (Lake Tenkiller) Fourth at the Fort, Fort Gibson Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, Hulbert Freedom Fest, Bartlesville Freedom Parade & Celebration, Pawhuska Happy Birthday America Celebration, Muskogee Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest, Nowata Jay Fireworks Display, Jay July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Vian July 4th Games/Fireworks Display, Pawnee Quapaw Tribal Powwow, Quapaw Salina Carnival, Salina Sapulpa Art Zone and Fireworks, Sapulpa Sooner Boomerfest, Jenks Tulsa FreedomFest, Tulsa
Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs
July 9:
National Championship Appaloosa Show begins, Tulsa
July 10:
Death Cab for Cutie, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Paul Rodgers, The Joint, Tulsa
MONTH AT A GLANCE
July 12: July 13:
Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah Hot Street Party, Bartlesville Memorial Run & Service, Checotah Stars of Summer, Bartlesville Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah
July 14:
July 2012
July 1:
Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Reverend Horton Heat, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit, Tulsa
July 5:
Quapaw Tribal Powwow, Quapaw Salina Carnival, Salina Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah
Memorial Run & Service, Checotah Port to Fort Triathlon, Three Forks Harbor, Muskogee Stars of Summer, Bartlesville Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah River City Classics, Tahlequah
July 15:
July 6:
July 2: July 3:
Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Duck Creek Fireworks, Ketchum Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Eufaula Independence Celebration, Claremore
4-Way Rodeo, Pryor Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Living Legends National Junior Rodeo, Henryetta Quapaw Tribal Powwow, Quapaw Salina Carnival, Salina Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah
Big Time Rush, BOK Center, Tulsa Indigo Girls, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Stars of Summer, Bartlesville Tower Tots/Family Free Sunday, Price Tower, Bartlesville
July 16:
Arts Explore, Sapulpa International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska
July 7:
July 4:
Independence Day Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival, Grove BMX Team Series Finale, Miami Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Fourth of July Fireworks, Dewey
4-Way Rodeo, Pryor Fourth of July Blowout, Braggs Freedom Fest, Claremore Grand Lake Fireworks, Disney Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah Living Legends National Junior Rodeo, Henryetta Quapaw Tribal Powwow, Quapaw Salina Carnival, Salina
July 17:
An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Arts Explore, Sapulpa Cavalcade Street Dance, Pawhuska International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska Third Tuesday on the Triangle Concert, Sand Springs
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MONTH AT A GLANCE
July 18:
An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Arts Explore, Sapulpa Drums of Summer, Broken Arrow International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska James Taylor, BOK Center, Tulsa
July 25:
An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Craig County Free Fair, Vinita
July 29:
July 26:
July 19:
An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Arts Explore, Sapulpa Bill Cosby, The Joint, Tulsa International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska Porter Peach Festival, Porter Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah
An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Craig County Free Fair, Vinita Eufaula Rodeo, Eufaula Sallisaw Lions Club IPRA Rodeo, Sallisaw Southern Plains Festival, Eufaula Summer Concert Series at Marthas Corner, Sapulpa Whole Hawg Days & Poker Run, Eufaula Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah
American Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration, Pryor Palomino World Championship Horse Show, Tulsa Wild West Week, Pawnee
July 30:
Palomino World Championship Horse Show, Tulsa Wild West Week, Pawnee
July 31:
MONTH AT A GLANCE
July 20:
Arts Explore, Sapulpa Cookson Jubilee, Cookson Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo, Sallisaw International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska Porter Peach Festival, Porter Turnpike Troubadours, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah
July 27:
August 2012
August 1:
July 21:
Battle of the Bands, Eufaula Cookson Jubilee, Cookson International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska Porter Peach Festival, Porter Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah River City Classics, Tahlequah
American Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration, Pryor Craig County Free Fair, Vinita Eufaula Rodeo, Eufaula Sallisaw Lions Club IPRA Rodeo, Sallisaw Southern Plains Festival, Eufaula Whole Hawg Days & Poker Run, Eufaula The Wiggles, BOK Center, Tulsa Xtreme Fight Night, The Joint, Tulsa Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah
August 2:
Palomino World Championship Horse Show, Tulsa Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, Pawnee Wild West Week, Pawnee Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah
July 28:
August 3:
July 22: July 23: July 24:
International Round-Up Club Cavalcade, Pawhuska Craig County Free Fair, Vinita An Adventure in Learning, Camp Woolaroc, Bartlesville Craig County Free Fair, Vinita PHBA Youth & World Championship Horse Show begins, Tulsa
American Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration, Pryor Beta Sigma Phi Mu Poker Run @ Lake Tenkiller, Cookson Craig County Free Fair, Vinita Eufaula Rodeo, Eufaula Miami Route 66 Cruise Night, Miami Sallisaw Lions Club IPRA Rodeo, Sallisaw Southern Plains Festival, Eufaula Whole Hawg Days & Poker Run, Eufaula Wild West Week, Pawnee Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah River City Classics, Tahlequah
Gatesway Balloon Festival, Claremore Palomino World Championship Horse Show, Tulsa Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, Pawnee Wild West Week, Pawnee Downtown Country Classics, Tahlequah
August 4:
Gatesway Balloon Festival, Claremore Palomino World Championship Horse Show, Tulsa Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, Pawnee Route 66 Summerfest Car Show, Vinita Sidewalk Sale, Sapulpa TATUR Mud Run, Tulsa Stars in the Summer, Tahlequah River City Classics, Tahlequah
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Summer is all about the ride

Wow! Whatta ride! That is all we can say about the summer thus far. We bought a Geezer Glide (Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic) the first of May. We have already ridden it over 5000 miles. Our ride to Harrison, Arkansas last month was absolutely magnificent. If you havent obtained a free ride guide from Harrisons Visitor and Convention Bureau you should get one by calling 1.888.283.2163 or by visiting www.harrisonarkansas.org. Tell them The Janitor sent you. For those of you who enjoy watching Oklahoma Bikers television show Last Call, airing on KTUL-TV Tulsas channel 8 at 2 a.m. Saturday night/Sunday morning, we have good news for you. It is now airing on Cox Cable Channel 3 Thursday evenings at 11 p.m. in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. For those of you who dont have Cox Cable, it is still on at the same time on KTUL-TV Tulsa Channel 8. You can also watch Oklahoma Bikers Last Call on our website www. oklahomabiker.net (I just learned today you can watch the show on your smart phone). If you want to know what is happening in the Oklahoma biker community this show is for you! There are a couple of new places we wish to introduce you to. First, Mike and Karin French have opened Riders Accessory Warehouse (RAW). They are located at 13809 S Casper (Hwy 75) in Glenpool. Riders Accessory Warehouse caters to all types of riders. If RAW doesnt have, or cant get, what you are looking forit cant be found. Contact Mike and Karin at 918.518.5582 or www.ridersaccessorywarehouse.com. The next place we wish to introduce you to is the Route 66 Biker Rally. This rally is located directly on historic Route 66 almost halfway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. This is the motorcycle rally you do not want to miss. This place has too many unique features to list them all, but to name just a few:
Cheryl Briggs (center) and friends take a break from a recent road trip to Arkansas. a lake with sand swimming beach and gazebo in the middle with two boardwalks; air-conditioned bar with pool tables and karaoke; hot showers with washer and dryer; wading pool with fountain; huge stage with covered front for spectators to stay out of the sun or rain. There is plenty of shade for camping and complete RV hookups to boot. Charlie and Jann are having a rally on August 10th 12th for those of us who cant attend Sturgis. For more information, call 918.645.9029 or www.route66bikerrally.com. We hope to see you folks there! Until next month keep your knees in the breeze, and watch out for the cages! Darrell & Cheryl Briggs www.oklahomabiker.net
Side note from us here at The Pulse

We want to thank Darrell and Cheryl Briggs for all of the help and support you have given us. Thank you seems like so little to express what we feel for the help. There are no words. We love you both. XOXO We want to give a special thank you! to those in the biker community who have been just plain wonderful as we move forward. Your kind words and faith in us is awe-inspiring. For all the car wranglers out there, please watch out for your local bikers. They are a great bunch of guys and gals. Please respect them on the road as they do you.
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