Calendar for June 3
Monday, May 1 - Friday, June 30
Oklahoma Beginnings: The Legacy of Ranching in Northeast Oklahoma 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Bartlesville Area History Museum, 401 S Johnstone Ave. Join us in exploring the rich ranching history of Washington County. The exhibit will feature artifacts from local ranches, display examples of local cattle brands, history of ranching coloring station, and a turn of the century Nelson Carr One-Room School. For more information, call Shayla Cummins at 918-338-4294.
Saturday's, May 13 - Oct. 28
Bartlesville Farmers Market every Saturday May through October 8 to 11 a.m. Frank Phillips Park, 222 SW Frank Phillips Blvd. Bartlesville Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, homemade items and more. The farmers market has a wide variety of fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pasture raised pork, fresh eggs, baked goods, raw honey and homemade goods. Enjoy music and shopping! There is something for everyone at the farmers market! For more information visit the farmers market website at www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.com.
Wednesday, May 24 - Friday, July 21
Pack the Backpacks registration is now open online at http://www.packthebackpacks.org.. Apply in person at Agape Mission and Mary Martha Outreach. Check website for more details. Visit us on Facebook at Washington County School Supply Drive.
Thursday, June 1 - Friday, June 30
Oklahoma Beginnings: The Legacy of Ranching in Northeast Oklahoma 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Bartlesville Area History Museum, 5th floor, 401 S Johnstone Ave. Go on a rustic journey exploring development of the west and the legendary history of ranching in Washington County. Long before Oklahoma became a state, the fight for land was real as white settlers moved further and further west. For more information, call 918-338-4290.
Friday, June 2 - Sunday, June 4
Sunfest at Sooner Park 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Sooner Park, 410 SE Madison Blvd. Sunfest is an annual arts and craft free three day festival the weekend after Memorial Day. With 3 stages of live entertainment, youth activities, and special events, there is something for everyone.
Caney Valley Antique Power Association Pioneer Days 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the Caney Valley Antique Power Association club grounds 3.5 miles north of Caney, Kansas on Highway 75. There will be a bean dinner, a raffle, demonstrations, a quilt show, an auction, concessions and more. For more information, call 620-515-5240 or visit the group's Facebook page.
Saturday, June 3
Antiques and Collectables' 32nd annual Dewey Antique Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington County Fair building in Dewey. Tickets are $5 each. All ticket proceeds from the show go back into Washington County nonprofit organizations like the Clothes closet for elementary schools, FFA, 4H, Journey Home, ARF, SPCA, Kiddie Park, Dewey Hotel, Tom Mix Museum and a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior in Washington County.
"Reimagined" Annual Showcase 11 a.m. at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2201 Silver Lake Road. Join us as we celebrate our 20th year "Doing Dance Different". Dancers of all ages will take the stage to share a message through movement in styles of tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and Hip Hop. Family friendly.
Mary Poppins Tea Party presented by OKM Music 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Church, .Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Join us for a whimsical Mary Poppins tea party filled with grand games, splendid tea sandwiches, wonderful pastries, delicious “sugar cookie” tea, superb scones and jam, and a glorious harp concert. Meet Mary Poppins and Bert, and have your picture made if you fancy. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, call 918-336-9900.
Monday, June 5
Free Spanish Class every Monday evening at 5:30 pm in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone. This class is open to the public. For more information, contact the Bartlesville Literacy Services office at 918-338-4179.
Bartlesville Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. in library meeting room A. Presentation will be on "Characterizing Planets Around Other Stars: The Quest for Life on Other Worlds". Visitors welcome!
Tuesday, June 6
Music on the Lawn at Frank Phillips home 6 to 7:30 p.m. located at 1107 SE Cherokee Ave. Enjoy live music on the lawn of the Frank Phillips Home! Music will be provided by Ann-Janette & the Evolution: a trio that blends classic jazz standards, favorite pop tunes from different eras and their own piano-driven originals. Pack a picnic, games, and your lawn chairs for this free family event.
Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27
OK Eat-Up's 2023 Meetup's 6 to 8:30 p.m. at OK Eat, 4400 Nebraska Street. Put on your farming clothes and join us in creating a casual, social, welcoming, inclusive environment. During the 2023 season, we will lay agriculture cloth, prep the tomato tent for planting, learn organic plant maintenance methods, learn to operate John Deere equipment and more!). We'll enjoy tastings from various food vendors, and we will invite local and regional businesses to join us. The event is by donation of $5 per person, but if your budget does not allow, come anyway. For more information, check out "Oklahoma Eat" on Facebook.
Wednesday, June 7
Seniors Connect Seminar – “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body” 3-4 p.m. Elder Care hosts the Alzheimer’s Association for a one-hour seminar on the topic of healthy eating for your brain and body. The lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. No cost to attend. Open to all who are interested in the topic. RSVP to Elder Care. 918-336-8500. 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville.
Thursday, June 8 - Monday, June 12
OKM Music Festival has multiple times and performances. The Bartlesville event held each June was named for the Austrian classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. During the years, programs expanded to include everything from classical and contemporary music to bluegrass, gospel and popular music. To see the full schedule of events and times, go to https://okmmusic.org/2023-festival/.
Friday, June 9
Jecelle Dobson Concert 5:30 p.m. a the Woolaroc, 12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60. Jecelle is an 18 year old singer, pianist, and violinist from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. A local celebrity, Jecelle has performed pop music, musical theatre, country, classical, and even opera. Jecelle has sang with the OkMEA All-state chorus and performed throughout Bartlesville for restaurants, festivals, and more.
Saturday, June 10
Amateur Radio License Exam Session 9 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1501 Swan Drive. Sponsored by the Bartlesville Amateur Radio Club. For more information, email KD5FZL@arrl.net or visit https://bartlesvilleamateurradioclub.com/,
Sunday, June 11
Pack the Backpacks Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at Father Lynch Hall, 7th and Keeler. Egg casserole, biscuits and gravy, sausage patty or link, plus all you can eat pancakes. Tickets are $10. For more information contact us by email at packer@Packthebackpacks.org or through Facebook Washington County School Supply Drive.
Monday, June 12
Free Spanish Class every Monday evening at 5:30 pm in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone. This class is open to the public. For more information, contact the Bartlesville Literacy Services office at 918-338-4179.
Martha’s Task 23rd Birthday Celebration Stop by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the birthday party to enjoy cupcakes, see the sewing workshop and shop in the store at 718 S. Johnstone Ave. An online auction to raise money for Martha’s Task programs is running from June 1-18 at www.32auctions.com/MarthasTaskBirthdayParty.
Thursday, June 15
Madagascar the Musical presented by Broadway in Bartlesville 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. Tickets are $30 - $75. For tickets, call 918-337-2787.
Friday, June 16
Hot Street Party, hosted by Young Professionals of Bartlesville 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Unity Square, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Come enjoy this free event with a DJ, live band, performances from some of our local gymnastic teams, and more! This year is benefiting Martha’s Task. For more information, call Megan Ketcher at 918-440-2236.
Saturday, June 17
Seniors Connect – Go Travel day trip - “Live Theatre” experience ” 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. | $250/ person. Hosted by Elder Care Go-Travel, in partnership with Go Global Ltd of Bartlesville. Includes transportation, driver, guide, entrance to the NSU River Playhouse in Tahlequah. Also includes lunch at the Country Cottage Restaurant in Locust Grove. Open to adults of all ages. Have questions? Contact Go Travel’s trip Ambassador, Candy (918) 633-8532. A minimum of five are needed to make the trip. Register by May 17, 2023, through our website: https://abouteldercare.org/resources/go-travel/live-theatre-experience.
Monday, June 19
Free Spanish Class every Monday evening at 5:30 pm in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone. This class is open to the public. For more information, contact the Bartlesville Literacy Services office at 918-338-4179.
Bartlesville Area History Museum Lunch and Learn 12-1 p.m. Hear rustic tales of life during the late 1800s from the viewpoint of a rough and tough ranch hand, as told by living historian William Newby, adorned in period cowboy attire. For more information, call (918) 338-4290 or email history@cityofbartlesville.org.
Friday, July 21
2023 ARF Open golf tournament benefits Animal Rescue Foundation of Bartlesville. Hosted by ARF's Paws Golf Association at Adams Municipal Golf Course. Team entry $500 and individual entry $125 for 18 holes, golf cart and lunch. Prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive. Raffles and four-man scramble. For more information or to register, go to arfpga.com.
Saturday, August 26
Wild Brew Craft Beer Festival 5-8 p.m. at the Cox Business Center. The annual craft beer festival helps to raise funds for the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center, best known for its work with bald eagles. Purchase tickets at Wild Brew.
17th Annual Sports Spectacular 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn. Dinner catered by Dink's BBQ. DJ Services by DJ Brandon. Live auction, silent auction, "Candy Bar" and Cash bar. Individual tickets will go on sale July 1. For more information, visit www.supportsamaritan.org.
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