🌱 Bales Park Trail Breaks Ground + Burglar Busts Wrong Business

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 44.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Tulsa Parks and Recreation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for a new trail system at Bales Park. The $190,000 project will add 3.4 miles of walking trails to the community park and is expected to be completed by July. In the meantime, the baseball fields at Bales Park will still be open during the construction for anyone who wants to rent them out. (News On 6)
2. Tulsa police say a burglar attempting to break into a dispensary near Pine Street and Peoria Avenue accidentally knocked a hole into the back of the wrong building. The suspect allegedly broke through the wall and cut the power, only to discover that they had instead broken into Block Builderz, a business that helps people in the criminal justice system. The office's owner, D'marria Monday, says nothing was stolen in the incident. (News On 6)
3. McLain High School is looking for local businesses to speak to students during an upcoming career fair. Entrepreneurs and local business owners who volunteer will offer students advice on possible career paths and help encourage them to start planning their futures. The fifth annual Dare to Dream College and Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 9 and Friday, March 11.(news9.com KWTV)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Grab Bag Book Club At Magic City Books (6:30 PM)
• Dancing Crow California Wine Dinner At Duet Restaurant (6:30 PM)
• Velvet Chair Poetry Night At Gypsy Coffee House And Cyber Cafe (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philbrook Museum of Art has released a new episode of Museum Confidential. Tune in to hear Mike Winkelmann talk about NFTs, financial freedom, moving the art world forward, and his forthcoming museum for digital art. (Instagram)
• Tulsa Oilers hockey returns to the BOK Center on March 11-12 against the Allen Americans. Get your tickets now! (Instagram)
• The Oklahoma Blood Institute of Tulsa is partnering with the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! Those who donate blood in March will have the choice between one free entry to the Oklahoma City Zoo or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.