Children's Miracle Network fundraising kickoff event this Friday, Sept. 1st at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at 91st and Elm from 10:30-3 with hot dogs, snacks and Coca-Cola. We will have a dunk tank, kids inflatables and a basketball fun zone. We will be accepting donations for The Children's Hospital @ St. Francis and all money raised stays here in NE Oklahoma. We will also have a raffle with a chance to win a Just Another Hole $150.00 gift card that can be used towards a tattoo or body piercings. We will also have other prizes available in the raffle. We hope everyone can attend and help show their support for Children's Miracle Network and the St. Francis Children's Hospital of Tulsa.

Opening Night Join us for food, wine, passionate art and a chance to meet the artist: • Friday, September 8th • 6-8pm • Your Design Gallery, 211 S. Main St., Broken Arrow Show Duration: September 8th - 30th Renee Dotson is a graduate of the University of Tulsa, a member of Green Country Watercolor Society and a member of the Tulsa Artist Guild. Renee creates experimental works in water-media on paper and canvas. The natural world that surrounds us is expressed by painting underlying abstract shapes in strong color and contrast. These colors are then layered with textures and additional vibrant forms. A native Oklahoman, Renee lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She has received numerous awards for her works in juried competitions.

The annual Rose District Farmers Market is back! Get fresh produce from local farmers, plus baked goods, meat, honey, floral arrangements, crafts, and more! Saturday mornings from 7 to noon and NEW! Tuesday evenings from 4 to 7.

This family event will highlight approximately 30 hot air balloons from across the nation, and feature balloon competitions, live musical entertainment, arts & crafts vendors and of course, plenty of great food. All of the proceeds from this event will be used to continue the programs and services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Gatesway. Gatesway is celebrating its 54th year of providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Eastern and Central Oklahoma. Gatesway offers an array of residential and employment programs that promote independence and provide opportunities for people with disabilities to improve their quality of life.

This festival begins on, September 22nd from 7pm-11pm and continues on, Saturday, September 23rd from 10am-7pm. This is a family event and is free to the public. It will take place on Main Street in Broken Arrow; directly in the middle of the Rose District! Competing artists that register will have a 10’ x 10’ sectioned-off space between Dallas and Broadway, on Main Street to let their imaginations run wild! They have the opportunity to begin their creative masterpiece on Friday evening and complete the design Saturday during the main event. Main Street will be full of color and gallery quality artwork by 2pm Saturday!

The annual Rose District Farmers Market is back! Get fresh produce from local farmers, plus baked goods, meat, honey, floral arrangements, crafts, and more! Saturday mornings from 7 to noon and NEW! Tuesday evenings from 4 to 7.

Join us in celebrating homecoming at NSUBA with a couple of fun family events! RiverHawk Run “Run Home to Paradise” Friday, Sept. 29. 5:30 p.m. Fun Run 6 p.m. 5K Run All net proceeds support NSU Broken Arrow student scholarships. Only $25. Sign up today: www.NSUAlumni.com/RiverHawkRun. Stay afterwards for our Movie on the Lawn featuring: Spider-Man: Homecoming at 8 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. This event is free and open to the public.

Gold Star Mother's Day honors mothers, fathers and families who have lost a son or daughter in the United States Armed Forces. Please join us at the Broken Arrow Elks Lodge as we honor our local Gold Star Mothers and Families. At 5 p.m., BAPD and members of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle brigade will lead the Gold Star families from Moore Elementary, 800 N. Butternut Pl., to the Elks Lodge (Along Kenosha, Elm and New Orleans). The public is invited to salute the Gold Star families along this parade route.