🌱Oaklawn Cemetery Decorated + Free Animal Adoption Event This Weekend

Good morning, friends. It's Saturday in Tulsa and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Oaklawn Cemetery is decorated for Memorial Day weekend.
• Looking to adopt a pet?
• Taste your way through Tulsa.

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Tulsa:

1. Following a tradition that started following the Civil War, volunteers from the American Legion Post 1 decorated veteran graves in Oaklawn Cemetery to prepare for the weekend ahead and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. According to 2 News Okalahoma KJRH Tulsa, "Gordon Folson said, "What is important to not forget is remember, these people are just like your kid down the street. They wanted to have lives, too. They wanted to come home, have families, raise children, and have a happy life. But that was cut short. But they made possible all of the miracle which you see that is the United States of America."'(2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
2. Looking for a furry friend? The City of Tulsa is hosting a free pet adoption event today. According to KOKI Fox 23 Tulsa, "Tulsa Animal Welfare is partnering with Tulsa Parks to host the Fur-ever Home Adoption Day [today] from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centennial Center at Veterans Park." Stop by and see if there is a four-legged friend destined to become part of your family! (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
3. You are invited to taste your way through Tulsa on Saturday, June 10 for the Big Bite food festival. The event is happening on the Arts District race course from 4-8 p.m. Part street party and part food festival, Big Ride and Big Bite are bringing an extra layer of excitement to Tulsa's three-day Tulsa Tough cycling fest. "Tulsa’s favorite party on wheels!" This year the weekend's event will also include the best from some of the city’s local favorites with a ticket to Big Bite. According to tulsapeople.com, "Your all-inclusive ticket gets you festival entry, plus all tastings and drinks at Big Bite during the races, access to art and tech exhibits, and VIP access at the Big Ride concert at sundown." Hope to see you there! (tulsapeople.com)

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Today in Tulsa:

• PRIDE Fest — City of Broken Arrow (All Day)
• Rose District Farmers Market — City of Broken Arrow (8:00 AM)
• 6th & 9th grade Volleyball try outs — Will Rogers College High School (9:00 AM)
• Kneale Family Aquatic Center Opening at R.C. Dickenson YMCA (10:00 AM)
• Paint-Making Workshop Facilitated by Tulsa Artist Fellow Richard Zimmerman at Tulsa Artist Fellowship Archer Studios (11:00 AM)
• Tulsa Drillers vs NW Arkansas Naturals - NewsChannel 8 Grand Slam Saturday — Fireworks Night - Happy 1/2 Hour (7:00 PM)
• Native Strange with Jordan Cox at The Hunt Club (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tulsa Police Department: "The Retail Crime Unit is requesting your help in identifying these persons of interest. On multiple occasions, this group of female subjects, have entered local beauty stores and selected a large dollar amount of fragrances. After making their selections, they hurry back to the front and leave without paying for the selected merchandise. They've been seen fleeing in a white Jeep SUV. If you can help identify these people, please email Det. H. Howard at hhoward@cityoftulsa.org. You can always remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS." (Tulsa Police Department via Facebook)
• Tulsa Zoo: "We're launching a new membership type – the Tulsa Zoo Friends Donor Society! The special membership levels offer families the opportunity to receive premium benefits." (Tulsa Zoo via Instagram)
• Tulsa Farmers’ Market: "Ohhhhh yeah, light those grills and grab that sunscreen ~ Summertime fun starts now. This is the BEST time of year to visit Tulsa Farmers Market Every Saturday you’ll find new seasonal fruits and veggies popping up alongside top quality meats for the ultimate BBQ. TFM offers the widest selection of OK GROWN foods, specialty prepared foods, handcrafted artisan wares, and more! Join us EVERY Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at Admiral Blvd & S Lewis Ave, 1 S Lewis Ave." (Tulsa Farmers’ Market via Instagram)
• FC Tulsa: "Tulsa, welcome the newest member of the FC Tulsa family, Sebastian Bourgeois! Huge congratulations to Bradley Bourgeois and Olivia Bourgeois. Now we just need to get him in an FC Tulsa onesie." (FC Tulsa via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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