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Hello Broken Arrow! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Junior roller derby recruitment night, OSU STEM camps for kids, and free pizza Friday skate session + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Wrestling action in Oklahoma: GCW’s Tussle in Tulsa visited Broken Arrow’s Property Event Center July 19. Wrangler Rhett kept WFC’s title against Joey Janela, while Gabby Forza vs. Christian Napier was a no contest -- read the full results.
More top local updates: Circle Cinema’s Walk of Fame added four honorees, plus a $44M poultry pollution lawsuit settlement attempt, TPS to drop MAP testing, and Broken Arrow’s Dunn balancing deputy and future superintendent -- read the full roundup.
Hands-on learning for kids: OSU-Tulsa’s summer STEM camps are introducing students to engineering with hands-on projects led by OSU students. Sessions are full for the rest of summer, but parents can join the waitlist -- join the waitlist here.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crave-worthy comfort, ASAP: When you want something cozier than a crowded chain, All About Cha Cafe & Restaurant has you covered with breakfast plates, bento boxes, legit bulgogi wraps, sushi, and boba-fueled caffeine. It’s a chill spot for catching up, studying, or just treating yourself to a better Tuesday.
Sleep upgrade incoming: If your couch has a mysterious tilt or your mattress remembers you a little too well, Cheap Sleep Furniture and Mattresses can fix that. Family-owned since 2005 with several AR/OK locations, they keep it friendly and affordable so your Broken Arrow home actually feels like a retreat.
Keep the kids cool: When the temps spike, let the kiddos run wild at Rose District Splash Pad while you claim a shady seat and decompress for a minute. The interactive fountain is a neighborhood fixture, big on smiles and low on hassle, so toss a towel in the car and treat yourself to an easy win this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛼 Junior Roller Derby Recruitment Night @ Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:30 PM – Got a kid 7 to 17 who should trade screens for wheels? Junior Roller Derby's recruitment night at Ninowski Rec Center in Broken Arrow is open gender, no experience needed, and no gear to lug. They teach skating, explain the game, and answer your questions.
☕ Blended and Brewed Spirit Day @ Blended & Brewed Snow and Coffee | Thursday (7/23) at 6:30 AM – Blended and Brewed is fueling a Rosewood Spirit Day with coffee and sno cones, and 15% of every sip goes back to Rosewood. Perfect for catching up with the usuals, swapping updates, and pretending a sno cone is a salad. Low lift, high karma.
🎉 Special Strong South Tulsa Grand Opening @ Courts & Commons (Bixby) | Thursday (7/23) at 4:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a gym that welcomes the family, not just the spandex crowd, this South Tulsa grand opening is it. Special Strong rolls out games, food, prize giveaways, and a preview of adaptive programs for neighbors with physical, cognitive, and developmental differences.
🍕 Free Pizza Friday Skate Session @ Broken Arrow Roller Sports | Friday (7/24) at 7:00 PM – Friday nights this summer are for reliving your rink glory, with two slices and a small drink riding shotgun with paid admission. Ten bucks to roll, three to rent, free carbs for the first 100. Lace up, dodge the speed demons, and call it cross-training.
🚗 T-Town Wheelers Hot Wheels Show @ Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – At Stoney Creek in Broken Arrow, it’s tiny cars, big bragging rights. The T-Town Wheelers bring free admission, downhill Hot Wheels races, trophies, a $1 raffle, vendors, and food trucks, because adulthood is just childhood with better snacks, and stricter rules about unopened packages.
🤸 Coweta Youth Pom Camp @ Southside Elementary | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Got a little one who can’t stop twirling? Coweta Youth Pom Camp gets 1st to 3rd graders moving with basic technique, teamwork, and a routine that melts even the grumpiest bleacher dad. Expect sparkly bows, loud claps, and cardio for your camera hand.
🚗 Car Wash 2026 @ Potbellys Bar and Grill | Saturday (7/25) at 1:00 PM – Potbellys is sudsing up rides for its annual car wash, benefiting Arts 302, the hometown crew keeping Broken Arrow's arts scene lively. You get a clean car, they get support, and nobody asks you to sell cookie dough. Bubbles, community, small-town bragging rights.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Broken Arrow report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. This house is wildThis 2025 Butler Built home in Forest Ridge at Creekside delivers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 3-car garage on a west-facing .23-acre lot. Inside, quartz countertops, marble tile fireplace, vaulted ceilings with stained beams, a coffee bar, and a game room add style. Outside, the huge covered patio and landscaped yard seal the deal.
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