Summer Day Camps Begins Registration
Tulsa Parks announced their Summer Camp Information with more than enough things for kids to do. Registration is available at the Community Centers or on-line at www.tulsaparks.org.
Buzz Aldrin Makes Special Appearance at QT Air and Rocket Racing Show
Buzz Aldrin was a special guest at the QT Air and Rocket Racing Show held at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium.
Aldrin was available for autographs and photos.
Springsteen Concerts Makes Big Impact on Oklahoma’s Hungry
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band made quite an impact on Oklahoma’s hungry when they performed on Tuesday, recently at the Center. At a time when the state’s food stamp participation rate is at an all-time high and emergency food pantries are experiencing a 40 percent increase in the number of people seeking food assistance, The Boss and his band helped raise over $26,000 and 800 pounds of food, which will help the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma fight hunger, feed hope.
Symposium Dedicated in Honor of Wilma Mankiller
The 38th Annual Symposium on the American Indian at Northeastern State University was dedicated in honor of Wilma Mankiller, who passed away April 6 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
TASM Looks to Aquire Retired Space Shuttle
is looking to permanently place all three retiring Space Shuttles at museums and educational institutions. The Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium () has responded to NASA’s Request for Information () regarding the placement of a retired Space Shuttle. TASM’s response to NASA’s includes letters of endorsement from Mayor Kathy Taylor, Senator Tom Coburn, Senator Jim Inhofe, Congressman John Sullivan, Governor Brad Henry, President Burns Hargis, Oklahoma Astronaut John Herrington and Oklahoma Astronaut William Pogue.
Mayfest “Green” Gallery Call for Entries Deadline Extended
Tulsa International Mayfest is seeking entries from area artists to participate in the Mayfest “Green” Gallery, which will feature art from repurposed, recycled and reused materials. The deadline for submissions has been extended to April 23, 2010.
2010 Oklahoma State HR Conference and Expo Set
Setting the Course for Human Resources Success is the theme for this year’s state human resources conference being held in Tulsa, OK. The conference focus is on helping HR professionals and business owners navigate for success and creating the competitive advantage for their organizations and staff.
Organizations Submit Amicus Briefs in Support of Rehearing Petition
TULSA, Okla. (April 12, 2010) – Four amicus briefs were submitted Friday in support of the Osage Nation’s petition for rehearing of the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision last month saying the tribe did not have a federally recognized reservation, according to Osage Nation officials.
Fourth Try to Land Plane in Fog Kills Polish President
State College, Pa. — 10 April 2010 — AccuWeather.com reports weather likely played a significant role in the plane crash that killed Poland’s president Lech Kaczynski on Saturday morning. Accuweather.com meteorologists studied the weather closely at the time of the crash in Smolensk, Russia, and indications show that very dense fog was present before the plane went down.
The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour Encourages Participation with Cross-Country Stops in More than 1,000 Communities
The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour is coming to the Muskogee Azalea Festival to talk to community members about the vital importance of participating in the 2010 Census.
Tulsa Police Help Honor Retired Mobile Officer
TULSA, Okla. – On behalf of the Mobile Police Department, Tulsa Police officers on Saturday will present a proclamation declaring “Officer Ranson Edward Turner Day” to retired Mobile Officer Ranson Edward Turner.
Three Months after Haiti Quake, Life Still Perilous for Children
Save the Children Has Aided More Than 550,000 People, Three-Month Report Outlines Next Steps
Monthly Sales Tax, Use Tax Collections from Mid-February to Mid-March Report
TULSA, Okla. – The report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission regarding sales tax collections for the City of Tulsa shows the collections have now declined 13 consecutive months.
Saturday’s Heart Walk Street Closure Information
TULSA, Okla. – The American Heart Association will host the Tulsa Heart walk. Walkers in excess of 4,000 are anticipated to attend and enjoy this fundraising and lifestyle change efforts. For more information, visit www.americanheart.org.
The walk will take place at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event takes place at Veterans Park, 18th & Boulder.
Annual Fundraising Event reminds us that Children are our “Most Cherished Gift”
“Cherish The Child” is the theme for the 6th Annual “Hope For Children” luncheon. “Hope For The Children” is one of the premier annual fundraising and educational events for The Parent Child Center of Tulsa, or as it is known to friends and supporters. According to Desiree Doherty, Executive Director of , this year’s theme could not be more appropriate.
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