Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Walk For Lives, a national remembrance event honoring fentanyl poisoning victims, took place on July 11 at 9 a.m. at LaFortune Park in Tulsa (5501 South Yale Avenue) as Families Supporting Families in Oklahoma participated to support the cause.
Owasso firefighters used their own money to purchase battery-powered ride-on tractors for two 4½-year-old twins who lost their favorite toys in a Fourth of July garage fire, and the gift supports the family as they rebuild after losing many belongings (a kind gesture from the crew).
City of Catoosa leaders postponed the LibertyFest fireworks due to weather.
The show will now start at 9 p.m. Sunday night at Rogers Point Park.
Family and friends honored 16-year-old Onie Stokes at Archer Park on July 11 with a balloon release and memorial table filled with photos and flowers.
The gathering celebrated her caring spirit as her family continues to seek answers about her drowning on June 17 at Barrington Apartments.
Eastside Rise is partnering with El Centro to host a Summer Hangout at Hannah Hall every Thursday until July 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. The nonprofit provides tutoring, bilingual books and support for Pre-K applications and citizenship — helping families with limited home internet access prepare for school.
CAP Tulsa hosted its 'Come & Go' recruitment and resource event for families with children at the Frost Early Childhood Education Center on West 28th Street North.
The nonprofit is enrolling kids aged 6 weeks to 4 years for the new school year and will hold event next year.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, and nearby areas until 12:45 a.m. CDT as thunderstorms dropped up to 2.5 inches of rain with more expected.
Residents are advised to avoid driving through flooded roads—turn around, don't drown.
Two Tulsa women launched the Miles of Kindness initiative to boost blood donation awareness as their trailer Rosie travels historic Route 66 today, stopping at Fire Station 4 + Mother Road Market; they aim to collect 2,500 blood units in 12 days and will film their journey for future festivals.
Robert Meachem hosted a youth football camp today at Broken Arrow High School Tiger Memorial Stadium where kids trained with NFL alumni like Felix Jones and R.W.
McQuarters. The event marks the start of an annual fundraiser to bring positive role models to local neighborhoods.
FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.
Nostalgia Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Juniper Restaurant — Food $85, Wine $40 plus tax and gratuity — Celebrate French cuisine with classic dishes on Bastille Day.
The Damn Quails Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience an evening of live music with The Damn Quails in Tulsa.
MIKE DADON x PWAP Live Concert
6:30 PM — The Boman — Tickets vary — Witness one of the summer's biggest independent shows featuring Mike DaDon and P-WOP with special guests.
Drew Dunn Live Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Drew Dunn's stand-up performance.
Norma Jean & Upon A Burning Body
7 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Norma Jean and Upon A Burning Body live in Tulsa.
50 Years of Duckhorn Vineyards Dinner
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Summit — Reservations required — Celebrate half a century of fine wines with a delightful dinner event.
Oklahoma! Musical
July 24 – August 16 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical in a fresh production this summer.
Lexington SC vs FC Tulsa
7:30-8:30 p.m. — ONEOK Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch FC Tulsa take on Lexington SC in an exciting USL Championship match.
Tales of Vicious Mockery
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary at the door — Experience a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy show driven by audience choices and side-splitting adventure.
Benson Boone Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of pop music's biggest rising stars live in Tulsa this summer.
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