August 2024: OKCPS Back to School Bash
OKCPS will host two Back to School Bash community events to provide families with the information, resources and direct services they need for a successful school year. The goal of this event is to bring our community partners and families together for opportunities to enroll, receive no-cost medical and health screenings, register for after-school programs, receive free resources, and more!
Douglass High School
Date: August 3, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
US Grant High School
Date: August 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
August 2024: Purcell Back 2 School Bash
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❤HEART OF OKLAHOMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH
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This event is located in downtown Purcell (2nd and Main) by McClain Bank, on Saturday, August 3rd, from 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Services
They will offer a wide range of services to support local businesses, including educational workshops, networking events, and marketing assistance. Our goal is to provide the resources and support that businesses need to succeed.
Impact
Since their founding in 1995, Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce has played a crucial role in promoting economic development in the local area. Their work has helped to create jobs, attract investment, and support local businesses.
August 2024: Back 2 School Fill the Bus in Oklahoma City
![graphic, Back 2 School Fill the Bus, details in paragraph below](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OKDRS/2024/07/9851454/5584360/image-1_crop.png) Hosted by the GNWY Internship. Back 2 School Fill the Bus event will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 5:00p.m. at Indoor Soccer Arena. Address is 100 N McCormick Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
FREE event is kid friendly and will have bounce houses and food trucks. Come check it out!
August 2024: OSU-Tulsa Back to School Bash
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is hosting its fourth annual Community Back to School Bash from 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 6, where families of students grades Pre-K through 12 can get free school supplies, enjoy live entertainment and learn about programs and services to help everyone have a successful school year.
“This event has become a cherished tradition in their community, providing essential school supplies to students in need,” said Alnetta Morris, community engagement coordinator at OSU-Tulsa. “Last year, thanks to our community’s incredible generosity, they were able to pass out over 500 backpacks filled with supplies. This year, they aim to surpass that number and make an even greater impact.”
Participants are invited to go through the booths in OSU-Tulsa’s Main Hall, collecting backpacks, school supplies and information about various helpful programs and services available to them. Members of the OSU-Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Department, EMSA, Tulsa Fire Department, and City of Tulsa Water and Sewer Department will be at the event for families to meet and ask questions. Free immunizations provided by the Tulsa Health Department will also be available.
The event is designed to be fun family atmosphere for everyone, with local school bands, dance groups and youth organizations performing in OSU-Tulsa’s parking lot C. DJ J Soule will also be playing music for the crowd and the Tulsa Fire Department will allow families the opportunity to get a closer look at one of their fire trucks.
“When we seize the opportunity to step up and help those in our community in need, they are accomplishing OSU-Tulsa’s core purpose: preparing future leaders, scholars and workers by ensuring they have the tools to succeed in school now, and in the future,” said Craig Freeman, interim vice provost and dean of the College of Professional Studies at OSU-Tulsa.
The fourth annual Community Back to School Bash is sponsored by Chase Bank and the Alpha XI Sigma Tulsa alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. For questions about the Back to School Bash, contact Morris at alnetta@okstate.edu.
August 2024: Bartlesville 2024 5K/Fun Run Back to School Bash
The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a “Back to School Bash” 5K Race and Fun Run on Saturday August 10, 2024. The events will be start at the Delaware Tribe of Indians Complex at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006. The 5K will kick off at 7:30 A.M., with the Fun Run/Walk following at 7:45 A.M., There will be a registration fee of $30 for the 5K or $20 for the Fun Run/Walk (both fees include a t-shirt!). You may register online at https://www.runsignup.com. For more information call (918) 337-6586 or email Cody Blackmon at cblackmon@delawaretribe.org.
August 2024: Back to School Bash in Tulsa
![Save the Date Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10AM-2PM, Back to School Bash 2024, details in paragraph below](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OKDRS/2024/07/9775621/save-the-date-bts-bash-2024-8-1_original.jpg) For children and youth with special healthcare needs. in the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. This event will feature organizations that offer services and resources to youth with special healthcare needs. Highlights include backpacks, school supplies, community vendors, community resources, food and drinks, snow cones, live DJ with music, giveaways, kidz zone, family fun, and more!
Date and Time: August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: BS Roberts Park; 901 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106
October 2024: Family Caregiver Respite Retreat
![Family Caregiver Respite Retreat, details in paragraphs below](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OKDRS/2024/07/9815936/img-7609_original.jpg) Sunday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A weekend retreat for those identified as primary caregivers of children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. All caregivers in southern Oklahoma (counties include McCurtain, LeFlore, Choctaw, Pushmataha, Latimer, Pittsburg, Atoka, Bryan, Hughes, Seminole, Pottawatomie, Cleveland, McClain, Garvin, Stephens, Comanche, Cotton, Kiowa, Tillman, Greer, Jackson, Harmon) supporting an individual with I/DD will be eligible regardless of their current status in seeking support services for their care receiver. Please contact Jenifer Randle at jenifer.randle@okdhs.org if you have any questions.
Family caregivers will enjoy an all expenses paid weekend at Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Meals and respite voucher for the weekend are included. Optional outdoor activities (horseshoes, canoes, disc golf, fishing) as well as an outdoor painting activity, weather permitting.
If interested, and live in one of the counties listed above, please apply by clicking the link below or by scanning the QR Code in the image above.
Click here to apply
Tulsa Area and Oklahoma City Area Transition Fairs
![A graphic of a chaulk board with Transition Fairs Calendars for the Tulsa Area and Oklahoma City Area, links to calendars below, check back often.](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OKDRS/2023/12/8659413/5138521/transition-fair-calendars-2-2-original_crop.png) NEW resource! Anyone can learn about transition (resource) fairs happening in both the Greater Tulsa and the Greater Oklahoma City areas. The calendars can be accessed from a computer through the following links:
Click here for Tulsa area transition fairs
Click here for Oklahoma City area transition fairs
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