Megan Zetik (left) and Don Zetik are honorary chairs for this year's Kaleidoscope Ball, a fundraiser for Emergency Infant Services. They pose here with Wendy Drummond, EIS board president, and Tom Taylor, EIS executive director. Courtesy
This fun evening features a delicious dinner, plus silent and live auctions. Biddable treats include a private helicopter ride with overnight adventure to The Canebrake resort, a Sunday adventure at the Drummond Ranch and gorgeous custom earrings by the talented Susan Sadler. You should also expect music and dancing.
Proceeds - 92 cents of every $1 - go toward providing direct client services to more than 15,103 infants and toddlers with basic life necessities.
Event details: Saturday, Sept. 7 - 6:30 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 8 p.m. dinner and live auction - Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center Drive
Attire: Cocktail (Dare you to wear those sky-high heels. They have valet parking - you'll be fine.)
Sponsors: Presenting - George Kaiser Family Foundation, Bette and Michael Graves; Z7 Bar Ranch LLC, Alliance Resource Partners LP, Asphalt and Fuel Supply LLC, Cyclonic Valve Co. Inc., Global Health Inc., Nadel and Gussman LLC, WPX Energy, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma/The Oklahoma Caring Foundation
Tickets: $150; patron levels $750-$10,000 (918-582-2469,
tulsaworld.com/eisball)
Pet Adoption Festival
Pets and the general public are welcome at this family-friendly event, at which the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will have its mobile adoption center set up with more than one dozen animals - dogs, cats and rabbits - all in desperate need of a loving home. Other highlights include a kids zone with several activities, including a police unit provided by the Broken Arrow Police Department; refreshments and treats, including Blue Bell ice cream; and several iconic mascots, such as Fergie Bear and McGruff. Ferguson Subaru, who will cover the adoption fee with a purchase of a Subaru, will hand out free leashes and collars, too.
Event details: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, Ferguson Subaru, 1501 N. Elm Place, Broken Arrow
Attire: Casual (That goes for both two-legged and four-legged friends.)
Tickets: Free
Bow Wow BBQ
This Western-themed party will feature a barbecue buffet and line dancing, plus sponsors who will have booths set up in a Trading Post area. An auction will include biddable treats like round-trip tickets on Southwest to go to Los Angeles and see the "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and VIP passes to "Austin City Limits" this fall. Other highlights include mobile medical and spay and neuter units, and adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.
Proceeds will help The Humane Society of Tulsa take care of more than 1,000 homeless animals that pass through its doors this year, among other good deeds.
Event details: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Expo Square Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St.
Attire: Western (It's a perfect opportunity to don your coolest cowboy boots and denim - and a hat, if you've got it.)
Sponsors: Presenting - The Raine Group; Cyclonic Valve Co., Apache Corp., The Campbell Hotel, L&L Construction, Banfield Pet Hospital, DomesticAide, Oklahoma Animal Alliance, Platinum Corporate Cleaning LLC, TulsaPeople, Gardner's Landing
Tickets: $50 (Humane Society of Tulsa, 6232 E. 60th St.)
Junior League's newest class
The Junior League of Tulsa (JLT) has inducted its 90th class of provisional members - 110 strong.
In the average provisional member's first year of involvement, they spend anywhere from three to six hours per month volunteering their time. This time is split between the monthly meetings and their committee obligations. The provisional members attend both provisional and general meetings monthly, and participate in their committees' chosen projects and activities.
Ultimately, JLT is a training organization. Each provisional member will be given many opportunities to learn and grow as volunteers and fundraisers with the goal of building a better Tulsa.
JLT is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable, and its focus is women and children in transition.
For a list of the new provisional members, visit
tulsaworld.com/jltblogspot For more on JLT, visit
tulsaworld.com/juniorleague
People & Places
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Come December, Shannon West will be a college graduate.
