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Saturdays through 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.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Cow Thieves and Outlaws Reunion 6:30 p.m. at the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, 12 miles SW on Highway123 from US 60. The reunion is held outdoors at Woolaroc’s Clyde Lake Pavilion, and features live music, dancing, food, drink, and a limited number of vendors. Read about the history of the Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/CowThievesandOutlawsReunion or call 18-336-0307.

The Hits Show Songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Phaedra Marze Clemons, has been nominated for two different award organizations in Branson, MO for her dynamic vocals. For more information, call 918-337-2787.

Saturday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 29

Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday's and 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday's at 18500 N. 4030 Road. Admission is $8 per person ages 3 and up and includes all regular rides, games, and activities. Slingshot and paintball alley are an additional cost. Pumpkins and Gourds for sale as well as a Country Store and Snack Shack with lots of things to buy including candles, jewelry, T-shirts and more. Cash & cards accepted. For updates on weather delays or closings, go to https://www.facebook.com/thecountrybumpkinpumpkinpatch or call 918-214-3448.

Monday, Oct. 2

Bartlesville Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. in meeting room A at the Bartlesville Public Library. The topic is "Understanding Optical Glass for Refractor Telescopes and Lenses".  Visitors welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will meet at 10 am at the Citadel, 101 N. Bucy. A seasonal silent auction and social time will precede the business meeting. The auxiliary is a volunteer organization that helps support the various social programs of the Salvation Army. It is open to all area women.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Community Connect: Alzheimer’s Focus Managing Money 3 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put a financial plan in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Jacob Guinan. Free limited seating. RSVP to Elder Care at 918-336-8500.

Thursday, Oct. 5

SAFE-NOW: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Conference 2023 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tri-County Tech, 6101 Nowata Road. This empowering event aims to raise awareness and provide continuing education for law enforcement, counselors, advocates, medical professionals, forensic interviewers, social workers, legal professionals and school safety coordinators.

Seniors Connect: Triad Eye Screening at Elder Care,1223 Swan Drive. Triad Eye Clinic holds eye screenings for seniors 55+. By appointment only. Limited space. Call Elder Care for an appointment time at 918-336-8500.

Friday, Oct. 6

ARF's Annual Open golf tournament will be held Oct 6 at Adams Golf Course, 5801 Tuxedo Blvd., to benefit ARF's rescues as they wait to be adopted into forever homes. Everyone can play in this fun tournament with a fun twist at every hole. To sponsor, register and purchase raffle tickets, go to https://www.arfpga.com/.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Oktoberfest 2023 sponsored by OKM Music 3 to 9 p.m. Downtown Bartlesville on Dewey between 4th and 5th street. The festival will have drinks, live music, food, games, dancing, kids activities, and more. Tickets for students are $7, Adults, $12, and children under 12 are free. To purchase tickets or if you would like to apply to be a vendor, go to https://okmmusic.org/oktoberfest-2023/.

Gathering at the Roc Car Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, 2 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60. This car show is like no other. It's been described as "a traditional hot rod show for the discerning man" by its organizers. They wanted to put on a laid-back show where fellow hot rodders could cruise back roads, enjoy each other's company, and experience the outdoors. Woolaroc is the host site only. To register for the event, please visit thehotrodgathering.com.

National Indian Taco Championship and Pow Wow in Pawhuska 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Pawhuska, on Kihekah Ave. We have drink and non-food vendors in attendance as well. We accept competitors from all over the country. Contestants will compete for 1st: $1500, 2nd: $1000, 3rd: $500, and People's choice: $1000. There will be free parking is behind the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, and 6th Street next to the Post Office. For more information, or to register, go to www.facebook.com/NITCPawhuska.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Alzheimer’s in Our Community – Dr. Jason King, MD Neurologist 6 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Guest speaker, local neurologist Jason L. King, MD is part of the Ascension Medical Group St. John Neurology & Stroke Care Bartlesville. For more information, call Elder Care at 918-336-8500.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Dewey Western Heritage Day 2 to 10 p.m. in downtown Dewey on Don Tyler Ave. The tradition continues with a Longhorn cattle parade, vendors, music, and much more. At noon music and entertainment by Oklahoma Mike, petting zoo, bounce houses, food, vendors, costume contest and mechanical bull. At 5 p.m. parade featuring the popular Longhorns, One Arm Bandit, Trick Rider Hailey Proctor and much more. At 6:30 p.m. Wild West Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds $10 adult (kids free with adult), followed by Let it Ride Band. For more information, call 918-697-5768.

Thursday, Oct 19

Seniors Connect:  Dinner With Friends 6 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Fabulous food and fantastic friends. Catered by Melody’s Creative Cuisine and features meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, iced tea, water and coffee. The cost is $20 per person and space is limited to 30 people. RSVP to Elder Care at 918-336-8500.

Saturday, Oct. 21

BooFest hosted by Sunfest 4 to 9 p.m. at Sooner Mall on Madison Blvd., South of Tuxedo Blvd. “BOOFest” intends to provide a 1 day fun family friendly celebration with a Halloween twist that all attendees can safely enjoy. Some activities include an outdoor movie under the stars, games, and trunk-or-treat.

Viva España presented by BSO 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. The fiery spirit of Spain takes center stage in a varied and exciting concert. Music by great Spanish composers such as de Falla and Granados blend with a few like Bizet and Chabrier who might as well have been Spanish! ¡Ole! Single tickets range from $11.00 - $56.00.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Price Listing includes a handling fee of $6. There is free admission for students through high school, with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 918-337-2787 or go to bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Seniors Connect:  Cataract & Eye Surgeries 3 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. This seminar features Dr. Valerie Lobodiak, with Triad Eye Institute Bartlesville, who will discuss cataract and other eye surgeries. Dr. Lobodiak is a board-certified ophthalmologist who practices with an emphasis on cataract removal and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) at Triad Eye Institute. For more information, call Elder Care at 918-336-8500.

Friday, Oct. 27

Downtown Spooktacular 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Unity Square, The Center & PTAC, 300 SE Adams Blvd. This Halloween Price Tower Arts Center, the Bartlesville Public Library, the Bartlesville Community Center, and the First Presbyterian Church are again joining forces for an exciting trunk-or-treat and block party! Beginning at 5:30, along Dewey Avenue, The Center parking lot and Silas Street, there will be trunk-or-treating, games, giveaways, inflatables, music, special treats, scary stories, and much more! There is no charge to attend this event. To help set up for trunk or treat contact Deshane a 918-336-4949 ext. 113

Saturday, Nov. 11

Dancing with the Stars 2023, Paths to Independence (PTI) fundraiser for the only accredited Pre-K through 12th grade school in Oklahoma that accepts students and adults with autism at all levels of functioning. Fundraiser will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Sponsor and group tables for the popular PTI fundraiser go on sale Sept. 1 and general admission ticket for $75 go on sale Oct. 15. Dancers are judged 50 percent on dance routines and 50 percent on the money raised by votes. Each dollar donated equals one vote. To sponsor a table, cast a vote, or buy tickets, go to www.pathstoindependence.org or PTI’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PathsToIndependence/.

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