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Gateway Markers Coming to BA
 The City Council approved the Gateway markers and Iconic Structure design as part of the City's NEXT Comprehensive Plan. The markers will enhance the entryways into the City, and the 60-foot Iconic Structure will help promote Broken Arrow and create a sense of place for folks to gather. The Gateways project will cost approximately $3 million and will be paid for with 2018 GO Bond, Vision 2025, and Sales Tax Capital Improvement funds.
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Reasor's, Aspen Ridge Moving Forward
 Despite the news of the recent acquisition of Reasor's LLC by Brookshire Grocery Co., the incoming grocery store on Aspen Ave. near the Creek Turnpike will continue to be a Reasor's retailer. Our public/private partnership is on track and moving forward! Construction began on Aspen Ridge, a mixed-use development combing residential housing and commercial businesses, in August with the vital infrastructure improvement of Norfolk Drive. The company expects to break ground in 2022.
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Iconic Bells Amusement Park Coming to Broken Arrow
 Robbie Bell, and members of the Bell family, announced plans to develop a new Bell's Amusement Park on more than 100 acres in east Broken Arrow, on the south side of Kenosha St., near the Creek Turnpike gate.
Bell mentioned that with the purchase of the 102-acre property, the new Bell's Amusement Park will be 10 times the size of their previous park. Plans for the park include a thrill park featuring Bell's favorites such as Zingo, the iconic wooden roller coaster, the log ride, the Phantasmagoria, and the Himalayan, as well as a kiddie park, high-speed go-karts, and a water park twice the size of any in the area.
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Holiday Festivities
 Nothing says "Tis the season" like grabbing a hot chocolate and ice skating with your friends and family at the Rose District Ice Rink! The rink is now open through January 3. Visit the BA Ice Rink's Facebook page for more information.
On November 18, join us for an unforgettable night at the "It's a Wonderful Life Holiday Kick-Off" as the Rose District comes alive with holiday spirit. We'll light the tree, have live music from Victorian Carolers, horse-drawn carriages to take you up and down Main Street, and the one and only Santa Claus will make his first Broken Arrow stop of the season!
Let's not forget about the BA Chamber's "Buy BA" program! You can do a little holiday shopping from local merchants for your chance to win cash prizes of up to $10,000! Visit the Chamber's website for more information.
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 Chief Berryhill name to CLEET Council
Congratulations to Broken Arrow Chief Brandon Berryhill who was selected to lead the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. CLEET Council is the body that oversees all law enforcement training and licensing for police officers and private security for the State of Oklahoma. The Council was established in 1963 and supports law enforcement in serving its communities by providing education and training, which promotes professionalism and competency within the ranks of Oklahoma law enforcement.
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 New Orleans Square Sales Tax Increase
We are so excited about the growth of New Orleans Square over the past year. Sales tax receipts increased 18 percent from 2020 to 2021! This growth can be attributed to the merchants who have chosen to be a part of this area and all of you who have shopped in the stores, eaten at the restaurants, and attended our events!
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 Great Pumpkin Rescue
Recycle your pumpkin with The MET! During the whole month of November, bring your old holiday pumpkins, gourds, and squash to one of six participating locations to be composted by Full Sun Composting
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Trash Bash and Recycling Rally
Shout-out to the Solid Waste and Recycling Department and everyone who volunteered for their combined effort with Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful and The MET for this year's Trash Bash and Recycling Rally's success!
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Ongoing through Jan. 3 — BA Ice Rink 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Rose District Plaza, 418 S. Main St. |
Dec. 2 — BA Wine Walk 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Rose District |
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Nov. 18— Million Dollar Quartet Christmas 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 South Main Street |
Dec. 3 — Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St. |
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Nov. 18—It's a Wonderful Life in Broken Arrow Holiday Kick-Off 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Rose District, 419 S. Main St. |
Dec. 4 — Broken Arrow Civitan Christmas Parade 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Main Street. |
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Nov. 24 - Jan. 2 — Rhema Christmas Lights 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Rhema Bible Church, 1025 W. Kenosha |
Dec. 7 — City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 220 S First St. |
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Nov. 25-26 — Thanksgiving holiday - City offices closed
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Dec. 11 — Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., New Orleans Square, 701 E. 101st St. |
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Nov. 27 — Shop Small Saturday |
Dec. 16 — Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St. |
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