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A meeting at Jenks Coffee Co. sparked community support as Jacqueline Quinnett donated $8 today—helping homeless artist Simone McGhee secure a hotel stay through Dec.

12 while neighbors work to find her affordable housing and job leads.

Local groups including NYU Tulsa and advocate Isabel Coronado are raising $40,000 through the Tulsa Community Foundation to renovate the courtyard at the David L.

Moss jail for child-friendly visitations with incarcerated parents — adding better furniture, play areas, and landscaping — to create a more welcoming space.

Today, Seaboard Foods partnered with the Oklahoma Pork Council and donated 40,000 pounds of ground pork + sausage to the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma as part of the Give a Ham campaign.

Lilyfield announced a 350-toy donation from Williams Plumbing & Drain for families at its annual Christmas party on Dec.

10. The organization said the toys will help local families celebrate the season.

Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven secured two acres in Talala (about eight miles north and east of Collinsville) for a new no-kill shelter featuring 18 kennels and expanded cat space.

The group will break ground last week of January with construction set to take six to nine months.

Rural homelessness is rising in Oklahoma as more families live in temporary conditions with numbers likely higher than reported — in Okmulgee, Mayor Mickey Baldwin formed a task force and will launch a new Bridges Out of Poverty program on Jan.

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A 10-year-old boy is home recovering after a 20-foot fall from a deer stand in the Redbird area on Nov.

22, 2025 (he wore a safety harness), with quick help from first responders and community groups including Coweta Walmart.

46 Action Entertainment, a Tulsa stunt team formed in December 2024, creates safe, dynamic fight scenes for local films.

The team is in post-production on Bad Day and preparing for pre-production on Deadbolt (their next project), using martial arts and precise choreography to enhance visual storytelling.

Tulsa Zoo is now offering limited-edition holiday ornaments featuring real prints from each of its seven new Aldabra tortoise hatchlings, priced at $25.

Proceeds support daily zoo operations and ornaments are available on the zoo’s website.

Winterfest returns to downtown Tulsa with outdoor skating, an ice slide, and donation-themed days offering half-price admission for warm items and food drives, while student nights debut every Friday through Jan.

4. Breakfast with Santa will be hosted this Saturday (at the BOK Center lobby) for a fun family morning.

Reading Partners Tulsa is seeking 250 volunteers to tutor 720 Union Public Schools students during the school year.

The nonprofit invites community members to commit one hour weekly to help local students improve their reading skills in Tulsa.

OKDHS announced that childcare subsidy grants for children six and up will end after renewal dates, leaving families scrambling for care and centers in Mid-West City fearing financial loss as the agency seeks more funding next fiscal year.

The Oklahoma Poison Center warned Tulsa families to secure button batteries and other holiday hazards since ingestion can cause severe burns and other serious symptoms (immediate medical care is needed if signs like drooling or chest discomfort occur).

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.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a festive dining experience before the classic holiday tale unfolds.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a festive evening with a classic tale of redemption during the holiday season.

Tulsa Ballet - The Nutcracker

1-2:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the beloved holiday classic with stunning performances from the Tulsa Ballet.

Trolley Ride & Wine Dinner at French Hen

6:22-9:30 p.m. — French Hen — $149 per person + tax and gratuity — Experience a festive ride with wine and dinner amid holiday lights.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Dinner at Juniper before the show — Experience a classic holiday tale with a pre-show dining option.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Dine at Juniper before enjoying this classic tale that comes to life on stage.

Tulsa Ballet: The Nutcracker

2-3:30 p.m. — Chapman Music Hall at Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical holiday performance by Tulsa Ballet in this enchanting classic.

A Christmas Carol Performance

2-5 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a classic tale of redemption with a festive twist at the PAC.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Cost TBD — Enjoy a delightful evening of holiday spirit with a classic tale at the PAC after dining at Juniper.

Kansas City Mavericks at Tulsa Oilers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — BOK Center — Check for tickets — Dine at PRHYME before enjoying a thrilling hockey match as the Tulsa Oilers take on the Mavericks.