🌱 Take A Free Ride On Tulsa Transit + Fourth Of July Events

Good morning, friends! Karena Garrity here with your Wednesday edition of the Tulsa Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Fourth of July fun!
• Free rides.
• Bok Center makes the list.

But first, today's weather: Hot; breezy in the afternoon. High: 109 Low: 82.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. Mark your calendars now for your Fourth of July plans. Here is a list of area activities that are happening in celebration of the July holiday. Hope you find something exciting! (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
2. In an effort to help reduce air emissions and encourage more people to use public transit, free rides will be offered throughout the summer months by Tulsa Transit. The program begins this Saturday, July 1 and will run through Aug. 31. (News On 6)
3. The BOK Center, located at 200 S Denver Ave., has made the list of Billboard's Top 30 Venues in The World. According to Ponca City Now, "The BOK Center was ranked 29th in the world and 20th in the U.S., after making more than $14 million in ticket sales from November to April. Bryan Crowe, the vice president and general manager of the BOK Center, said making this list is a big deal to the venue and Tulsa as a whole." (Ponca City Now)

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Today in Tulsa:

Wednesday, June 28

• "Greenwood Joy" series by Dawn Tree at Vast Bank (7:30 AM)
• Food Truck Wednesday at Guthrie Green (11:00 AM)
• Winesday! at The TAVERN — Tulsa Arts District (5:00 PM)
• Fitness on the Green: Wednesday Yoga with Liz (5:30 PM)
• Cyber Security for Small Business Owners Part 2 at 36 Degrees North (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philbrook Museum of Art: "The buzz about our forthcoming show #newrealms is blowing up. Opening July 5! @balloontherapytulsa." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Don’t miss out on this dinner & auction fundraiser for Tulsa Firefighter Harrison Moseby on Aug. 4. #strongerthansarcoma https://facebook.com/events/s/auction-fundraiser-for-harriso/626383016189446/." (Tulsa Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tulsa SPCA: "Missing dog! Toby (formerly Henderson) was adopted from the Tulsa SPCA last year and has run off near his home. His owner stated he got scared after a firework went off last night and wiggled through the fence and bolted." (Tulsa SPCA via Facebook)
• Tulsa SPCA: "Stray alert! Pirate was brought to us by Tulsa Animal Welfare injured and in need of treatment. The location he was found is currently unknown. He is currently in the care of our clinic. Please share within your circles!" (Tulsa SPCA via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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