🌱Operation Pit Stop Free Spay And Neuter Services + Underage Drinking

Welcome back, Tulsa! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about...

• Moving violation amnesty.
• It's time for Operation Pit Stop!
• Underage drinking on the rise.

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Here are the top stories today in Tulsa:

1. The City of Tulsa is offering Moving Violation Amnesty dates on June 3 and June 10, beginning at 8 a.m. During these two days citizens can take care of unpaid parking tickets, as well as moving violations. According to KRMG, " In addition to avoiding late fees, they can also provide proof they’ve taken care of problems like expired tags or failure to have insurance — and possibly have the charges dismissed entirely." (KRMG)
2. Operation Pit Stop, intended for bully breeds and mixed-pit-breed dogs, will be taking place throughout the month of June at the former Tulsa County Juvenile Detention Center. The Tulsa Animal Welfare and the Humane Society of Tulsa are participating in the event, which will be providing free spay and neuter services, by appointment only. Vaccination and microchips are included. Each participant will be entered to win weekly prizes up to $1,000. For more information, visit Operation Pit Stop. (KTUL)
3. Raising awareness about the rise in underage drinking in the state of Oklahoma, the Tulsa County Health Department is warning parents about underage drinking numbers. Reportedly, 31 percent of sixth graders and 35 percent of 8th graders in the state reported getting alcohol from someone over the age of 21. According to KTUL, "Oklahoma has Cody's Law, which works to penalize individuals who provide alcohol to underage people, supervise underage drinking, or are even aware of underage drinking. Even adults over the age of 21 can be fined, get a felony, and even get jail time if they encourage or supervise underage drinking without reporting it." (KTUL)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Green Corn Poster Auction — Bixby Chamber of Commerce (11:30 AM)
• RR 2023 Spring Training | Session No. 4 (1:00 PM)
• Half-price Game Passes Every Thursday! at Shuffles (5:00 PM)
• Fitness on the Green: Thursday Bootcamp with Tess & Aaern (5:30 PM)
• Leadership Owasso Graduation/Alumni Dinner (6:00 PM)
• Live Music (7-9 p.m.) at Duet Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Trivia at Saturn Room — Tulsa Arts District (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tulsa Zoo: "Our future elephant preserve is a wooded wonderland! Here's a sneak peek of the 10 acres they will call home." (Tulsa Zoo via Facebook)
• Philbrook Museum of Art: "Big thanks to @ethanhawke and our pal @sterlinharjo for stopping by today! Sometimes reality doesn’t bite." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Tulsa Drillers: "The only time we’ll allow yellow into the stadium. Thank you to all 8,000+ fans who showed up last night! Until next time." (Tulsa Drillers via Instagram)
• Philbrook Museum of Art: "On Monday our beloved Philbrook Garden Cat, PERILLA crossed the rainbow bridge. Perilla was born in the summer of 2006 and spent the majority of her years here in the Philbrook Gardens, touching the lives of so many staff, guests and far beyond." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Oklahoma Alliance for Animals: "Spay 1 dog, save 100's! If you are looking to get your bully breed fixed, please sign up today. This is a great opportunity through Humane Society of Tulsa." (Oklahoma Alliance for Animals via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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