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Welcome to the Edge Community Page. This page is for Non-Profit and Charitable Community Events. If you have an Event you'd like posted please send an e-mail HERE. Put "Community Events Page" in the e-mail Subject Line. *All submissions will be suject to review before being listed on the page.
| 26th ANNUAL TULSA INDIAN ART FESTIVAL
General Admission: $8.00 per person / 3-Day Pass: $10.00
· Student & Senior Day on Friday: $5.00
· Premiere Night Benefit Dinner: $35.00 / Tables: $500.00 (Scholarship Fundraiser)
· Authentic American Indian Food, Storytelling & Entertainment Daily
· Contact: 918.298.2300 or info@tulsaindianartfestival.com
The 2012 Tulsa Indian Art Festival will be held February 16-17-18, 2012 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday) at the Glenpool Conference Center , Hwy. 75 and 121st St .
The Featured Artist for 2012 is Debbe Edwards, member of the Cherokee Nation. The Premiere Night Benefit Dinner will be held on Thursday night, 7:00 p.m., at the historic Perryman Ranch (www.PerrymanRanch.com) – 1 ½ miles from the Center. The evening will feature a dinner buffet of all Native foods, silent and live auctions and entertainment.
Entry forms for artists and students are online at www.tulsaindianartfestival.com. Sponsorship/Advertising opportunities available – we appreciate your support!
| | McDonald's Day Of Love
On Tuesday, February 7th, participating McDonald’s in Northeast Oklahoma and the greater Tulsa area will raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa during Day of Love.
50 cents from every Hamburger and Cheeseburger sold between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. at participating McDonald’s on Tuesday, February 7th will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa.
There are 75 McDonald’s locations participating in Day of Love, including all Tulsa metro locations and Northeast Oklahoma from Okmulgee to Stroud to Vinita!
For more than 10 years, participating McDonald’s have hosted Day of Love. This year’s event is on Tuesday, February 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Day of Love raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa, a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill or injured children being treated in Tulsa hospitals.
To participate in Day of Love just stop by McDonald’s and get a hamburger or cheeseburger. 50 cents from every hamburger and cheeseburger sold will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa.
The Day of Love has already raised nearly $659,000 over the past 10 years for the Ronald McDonald House, and the goal is to reach $1 million in the next few years.
| | 5th Annual Dog Bowl February 19th!!!
Tulsa, Oklahoma - January 9, 2012 - The 2012 "Most Valuable Pooch" prize will be awarded on Sunday, February 19, at the 5th annual Dog Bowl, a fundraiser, which benefits Forrest and Jenny's Place Animal Rescue. The event, hosted at Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main in Tulsa, will include competition events for dogs, live music from "Beacon Drive," food from The Dog House, and a silent auction. This year's event will also include a tribute to Betty White, honoring her many years of service in animal rescue. The event will be from 4-7pm, and doors open at 3:30pm.
Forrest and Jenny's Place Animal Rescue group holds it's annual fundraiser to benefit programs for spay/neuter services, animal rescue, treatment, and placement in permanent homes. All proceeds go directly for these services. The Dog Bowl is a family-oriented event, which also includes the family canine. Dogs may compete for a $10 entry fee, or attend as spectators for free. There is a $15 attendance fee for humans, which includes dinner from The Dog House. Live music will be provided by "Beacon Drive," and KJRH anchor, Justin Wilfon will emcee the event. The silent auction contains many locally donated items, as well as celebrity donations from Alan Alda, Bob Griese, Dean Koontz, Tony Romo, Elizabeth Taylor, and MANY more! Competition events such as "The Quarterback Sack," "Fastest First and Ten," and "Best Wide Receiver" are featured. For less active dogs, there is the dress-up competition for the "Betty White look-alike contest." No formal training is required, but please bring proof of rabies vaccination. The event will be held at Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main, Tulsa, OK from 4-7pm on Sunday, February 19th Our goal is to greatly reduce the number of homeless animals who lose their lives each year in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Your support can save countless lives!
Bring your best friend out to Cain's Ballroom to romp and play when it is too cold to play outside. Competing dogs are eligible to win a grand prize worth over $200!
Forrest and Jenny's Place is a 501C3 non-profit organization. It provides discounted spay/neuter services, homeless rescue, and medical care for animals rescued.
| | OILERS PAINT TOES PINK TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER CHARITIES
TULSA, OK – Four members of the Tulsa Oilers hockey club are sporting some color underneath their skates.
Forwards Mike Ullrich and Dylan Clarke, as well as defensemen Luke Lucyk and Gio Flamminio had their toes painted pink in order to raise money for women and children affected by cancer in the Tulsa community.
Pictures of the players’ feet can be viewed here on the Turn Tulsa Pink website. Fans can log on and donate by voting for their favorite toes.
Voting will also take place at Turn Tulsa Pink In The Rink Night presented by TD Williamson on Saturday, February 11 at 7:35 p.m. The Oilers will wear special pink jerseys to be auctioned off after their game against the Evansville Icemen and portions of the ticket sales will benefit Turn Tulsa Pink charities which will be represented with information booths on the concourse level of the BOK Center.
Agencies benefitting from Pink In The Rink include: Anna's Belle's Ovarian Support Group, Breast Impressions, Oklahoma Cervical Cancer Support, Oklahoma Family Network, Random Acts of Purpose, and Soulful Survivors.
Whether directly or indirectly through our family and friends, cancer has touched us all. The Oilers are proud to partner with Turn Tulsa Pink and TD Williamson to help raise funds for women and children affected by this deadly disease. Please log on and vote today!
To get your tickets for Pink In The Rink Night call the Oilers office at 918-230-8518. For more information on how to donate, please log on to www.turntulsapink.org or www.tulsaoilers.com.
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