🌱Ron DeSantis Will Be Is Visiting Tulsa+A Harrison Moseby Fundraiser

Welcome back, Tulsa. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:

• Ron DeSantis will be in Tulsa this weekend.
• A fundraiser for Harrison Moseby this weekend.
• Come see a B-29 airplane.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. The rally being held in Tulsa this weekend, on Saturday, June 10th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the F&E Creek Event Center, will include a visit from Florida governor and GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m.(KRMG)
2. This year Tulsa Tough will also be 'Harrison Tough'. Immediately following the Tulsa Tough bike race on Saturday, the "Harrison Tough" fundraiser will be held with live music by Kevin Price and The Closers and Biscuits & Gravy Band. Food vendors from BurnCo, Andolini's, Dope Soul Food Truck and more. Everyone in attendance will have a chance to win either a HastyBake worth $6,000 or a Giant Defy Advanced Pro Bike valued at $5,000.To attend, tickets are $25 and must be bought in advance. To buy tickets, click here. The fundraiser is being held to benefit Harrison Moseby, a firefighter with the Tulsa Fire Department who is battling cancer and recently had his arm, two ribs, clavicle, and shoulder removed to fight sarcoma. (KAKE)
3. Do you want to see a B-29 airplane? You can! The plane will be at the Air and Space Museum from Friday to Sunday. For details on how to get tickets and when you can tour the plane or take a ride, visit TASM's website here.(2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)

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Today in Tulsa:

Wednesday, June 7

• Oklahoma Day - Union Public Schools (12:00 AM)
• UHS Color Guard Summer Training - WEEK #1 - Morning Session (9:00 AM)
• Monthly Membership Meeting- M3 - Owasso Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)
• UHS Color Guard Summer Training - WEEK #1 - Afternoon Session (1:00 PM)
• Franchise Spotlight: Own This Franchise Concept with Minimal Investment (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tulsa Zoo: "Snack time with Stormy. Diana monkeys spend close to 70% of their day foraging and have cheek pouches inside their mouths to store food." (Tulsa Zoo via Facebook)
• Philbrook Museum of Art: "Our first flower arranging workshop of the summer is June 22! Have you got your tix? Limited spots available at Philbrook.org/calendar." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Dress for Success Tulsa: "Brandy got the job! We are so proud of her! Brandy shared "The ladies went above and beyond to help me find work attire. The store is lovely and they were very friendly." We wish you great success on your new path Brandy! " (Dress for Success Tulsa via Facebook)
• Tulsa Community College: "We’re kicking off summer classes at TCC with a smile! Learning never takes a vacation." (Tulsa Community College via Instagram)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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