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Hi Tulsa, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Inclusive playground opens, Lego sculpture exhibit, and SEC gymnastics championship + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Oklahoma drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Design shaped by advocates: Bales Park’s new inclusive playground has opened in Tulsa, funded with $750,000 from the Sanford and Irene Burnstein Family Foundation, replacing aging equipment and welcoming kids of all abilities — get all the details.

Imaginative wildlife installations unveiled: Tulsa Botanic Garden is now showcasing 21 Lego sculptures by artist Sean Kenney in Nature Connects, celebrating hummingbirds, butterflies, and everyday garden life throughout the Garden’s formal spaces — explore the exhibit details.

Community drop-off day set: Tulsa’s Big Spring Clean will return to Expo Square on Saturday, March 21. It will accept recyclables at Fair Meadows infield through Gate 1, hosted by KRMG and The Met — see where and when.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Shop 200 Oklahoma makers and artisans
• Start a thriving home vegetable garden
• Experience the Wonderful World of Physics

💎 This week’s top finds

Serious sandwich cravings: Trenchers Deli keeps lunch wildly craveable with house-baked breads, thick-cut pastrami, and that Dutch Crunch stack people daydream about. Split two with a friend so you don’t have to choose just one, and stash the housemade chips for your 3 p.m. slump.

Neighborhood toy joy: Independent and family-owned, Tulsa Toy Depot stocks sturdy, imagination-sparking toys, games, puzzles, and books, with free gift wrap. Little ones can join storytime and craft classes. There’s even a candy-and-cookie-dough corner… a sweet incentive when it’s time to go.

Soup-serious comfort: Pho V-Nam & Banh Mi serves bright broths, legit banh mi, and the easy buzz of a neighborhood hang where you’ll likely spot a familiar face. When the week drags, a steaming bowl with iced coffee resets everything… simple, soothing, seriously good.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎂 Spring Break Cake Camp @ All Things Cake Decorating Academy | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid who thinks sprinkles are a food group? Park them at Spring Break Cake Camp for ages 8–14, a drop-off frenzy where they learn techniques, craft Instagram-worthy treats, and debut a bakery at Friday’s showcase. Spots go fast, snacks included, no experience necessary.

🌱 Lunch & Learn – Master Gardener Favorite Tools, Hacks and Pearls of Wisdom @ Tulsa Central Library | Tuesday (3/17) at 12:00 PM – Whether your tomatoes are drama queens or your roses act like royalty, this Lunch & Learn lets master gardeners spill their favorite tools, hacks, and hard-earned wisdom. Bring your lunch, sip something sensible, and pick up tricks that save time, backs, and plants.

📚 Elle Cosimano @ Tulsa Country Club | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Skip the podcast and get your intrigue live as Elle Cosimano returns to Tulsa at Tulsa Country Club, in conversation with local ringer Alex Poppe. Tickets include her new Finlay Donovan book, perfect for a nightcap read, knowing smirks, and zero ankle monitors.

🤸 SEC Gymnastics Championship @ BOK Center | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 AM – If you prefer your thrills with chalk dust instead of sawdust, the SEC Gymnastics Championship is your move. Snag tickets, pick a team, and get ready to gasp, clutch your lower back in empathy, and cheer like a proud alum.

🏃 Route 66 100th Anniversary – Runway Run @ Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Whether you still chase PRs or just chase the kids, this Route 66 centennial run lets you hoof it on the TUL runway, flat, no potholes, and plane-side. 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile fun run, stroller friendly, with museum admission, all benefiting TASM’s STEM programs.

🛍 Okgo Market 2026 @ Tulsa Expo Square | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your Oklahoma treasure hunt, all under one roof at the Tulsa Expo Square Exchange Center, without the mall Muzak. Browse 200 homegrown makers, enjoy free entry and parking, grab the $5 tote, and if you make three purchases, walk out $500 richer.

👔 9th Annual Raising Hope Blue Tie Gala @ River Spirit Casino Resort | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – Break out the blue tie and a babysitter. This River Spirit gala mixes an immersive walk-through, live entertainment, gourmet dining, and a DJ after-party, all to fund The Demand Project’s Mount Arukah Campus for young survivors rebuilding their lives. Fancy, local, and actually meaningful.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tulsa report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 65°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 13%

Partly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. West wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind 0 to 10 mph.

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