Ryan Dean
Welcome to Positively Tulsa |
Good morning, Tulsa!
Halloween is almost here, and we've got some wonderful Stories and local discoveries to share with you this week.
There's one Story farther down the newsletter that I especially love. Imagine being on a plane with 109 shelter animals! I would have loved to be aboard with that crew. What an incredible flight that must have been, filled with hope and purpose, knowing those beautiful souls were getting another chance to live their lives to the fullest.
You'll find their adventure in Pawsitively Tulsa. I know you'll enjoy this one!
Whatever your plans are this weekend, I hope you have a wonderful time.
Happy Halloween, Tulsa! Have fun and stay safe out there!
Sincerely,
Ryan Dean |
Featured Story |
A Tulsa welcome can start with a few introductions. This week's featured Story follows one newcomer's experience finding connection and opportunity. |
Tulsa's Professional Connector Program helps internationally trained newcomers meet people who know the city. For one woman displaced from Ukraine, those connections became part of a new chapter. Read More... |
Positively Curious |
This week's Tulsa trivia: Before the Meadow Gold sign became a Route 66 landmark, what kind of products did it advertise? Keep scrolling for the answer. |
More Good Around Tulsa |
From an unexpected new food destination on North Peoria to neighbors helping an East Tulsa couple repair their home, here are two more local Stories worth discovering. |
Chris Walker's Blends North Tulsa serves unexpected fruit-drink combinations from a converted shipping container on North Peoria, bringing another locally owned food-and-drink option to the neighborhood. Read More... |
For one East Tulsa couple, foundation trouble brought questions about repairs and their cost. A free inspection and $10,000 in assistance offered a practical way forward. Read More... |
What's Happening Around Tulsa |
Route 66 Monster Mile — Saturday, October 31, noon–3 PM. Trick-or-treat along historic Route 66 from Lewis to Peoria, with entertainment, games and neighborhood businesses joining the fun. Event details.
Bands & Blooms: Hot Toast Music Co. — Thursday, October 29, 6–8 PM. Live music at Tulsa Botanic Garden; garden admission applies. Garden details.
Spooky Trail — Thursday, October 29, 5–7:30 PM. Tulsa Botanic Garden's seasonal trail is a separately ticketed add-on. Trail details.
TTCU Tulsa Run — Saturday, October 31, morning. A downtown Tulsa running tradition; consult the organizer for route and start-time details. City event calendar.
BOOtanical — Saturday, October 31. The final day of seasonal Halloween festivities at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Admission and program details.
Looking for more to do? Explore the full Positively Tulsa Events calendar. |
Weekend Weather |
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Halloween weekend is looking mild, but keep an eye on Saturday's rain chances.
Friday should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 75°F and a low around 61°F.
Showers are in the forecast for Saturday, with temperatures around 74°F by day and 56°F overnight.
Sunday looks partly cloudy, with a high near 77°F and a low around 56°F.
If you're headed to Route 66 Monster Mile or another outdoor celebration, consider bringing rain gear and checking the forecast before leaving. The outlook can still change before the weekend.
Forecast: National Weather Service Tulsa, October 27, 2026. Latest Tulsa forecast. |
Pawsitively Tulsa |
A remarkable airlift gave 109 Oklahoma shelter animals a fresh start. Here's what happened after their flight. |
Some had waited more than 100 days. After a flight to the Pacific Northwest, a Tulsa animal-welfare leader reported that the passengers found homes in less than a week. Read More... |
Local Finds + Positively Tulsa Picks |
Local Find: Your Old VHS Tapes Have Somewhere to Go At Central Library’s AEP Foundation Digital Literacy Lab, Tulsa City-County Library cardholders can digitize VHS recordings, photos and slides. The equipment is free to use after a required orientation; bring your own USB drive or other supplies. Explore the lab and sign up for orientation. |
Positively Tulsa Pick: A Quieter Morning at Philbrook Sunday, November 1, 9–11 AM. Philbrook’s Sensory-Friendly Morning offers a calmer visit to the museum and gardens, with a quiet space and sensory tools available to borrow first-come, first-served. It’s included with general admission ($22 adults; $10 ages 3–17; free for members and children 2 and under). Advance tickets are recommended but not required. See details and plan your visit. |
Positively Curious — The Answer |
Answer: Dairy products. The Meadow Gold sign began as an advertisement before becoming a beloved Route 66 landmark. Its rescue and restoration tell another Tulsa Story worth discovering: How Tulsa Saved the Meadow Gold Sign on Route 66. |
What's Good in Your Corner of Tulsa? |
Know a neighbor doing something wonderful, a local treasure worth exploring, or an event we should know about? Reply and tell us what we've been missing. And if someone you know could use a little more good Tulsa news, share this issue with them. — Ryan Dean |