Jenks Car & Truck Show
Saturday / Sep 18
12noon - 7pm

6th Annual Car & Truck Show is scheduled for Sep 18 at the Tulsa Technology Center in Jenks.  Registration is from noon to 3pm. Judging starts at 3pm, and awards will be presented from 6-7pm to the Top Three in each category.  Pre-registration fee is $15 (NLT Sep 11) and $20 on show day.

For more information & application, visit Jenks Chamber.

 Jenks Downtown District will be transformed during the annual Art on Main event on October 9.  Visitors will have an opportunity to view a wide variety of mediums, such as drawing, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil, watercolor, fiber, pottery, photography, sculpture, metal smith and wood carving.

Oklahoma wineries will be offering samples while Oklahoma musician Mary Cogan performs at the east end of Art on Main.

Hosted by the Jenks Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, Art on Main is free to the public with the assistance of community sponsors and a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, visit Jenks Chamber of Commerce or call 918.299.5005.

Farmers' Market
8am - Noon
Saturdays Only

There's still time to enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs every Saturday morning!  From May through October, visit the Farmers' Market at 951 W. Main in Jenks (next to Dollar General).

For more information, visit The Kerr Center.  For market vendor information, call 918.224.5337.

Riverfront South, a regional marketing and branding campaign, has been launched with its website at RiverfrontSouthOK.com.

For riverfront news, map, area attractions & stores, and more, visit RiverfrontSouthOK.com.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNINGS

Excessive heat occurs from a combination of high temperatures (significantly above normal) and high humidities.  At certain levels, the human body cannot maintain proper internal temperatures and may experience heat stroke.  The "Heat Index" is a measure of the effect of the combined elements on the body. 

During periods of excessive heat, the National Weather Service will issue warnings  within 12 hours of the onset of the following conditions: heat index of at least 105°F but less than 115°F for less than 3 hours per day, or nighttime lows above 80°F for 2 consecutive days. 

EMSA reminders:

• Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
  
• Take plenty of breaks if you must be out in the heat.
  
• Consume plenty of non-alcoholic/non-caffeinated fluids (water, Gatorade).
  
• Stay in air-conditioned areas when possible (libraries, malls, movie theaters).
  
• Check on elderly neighbors as you would in the cold weather months.
  
• Do not leave children or pets in the car unattended even for a minute.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity creates a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible.  EMSA advises there are three levels when it comes to heat-related illness:

1)  Heat cramps - least serious, but not to be ignored; tightening in the muscles in the legs or other parts of the body.
2)  Heat exhaustion - more serious and can lead to heat stroke. What to look for:

• Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin
  
• Heavy sweating
  
• Headache
  
• Nausea or vomiting
  
• Dizziness & exhaustion
  
• Body temperature may normal or may be rising

3)  Heat stroke - most serious and can be fatal.  What to look for:

• Hot, red skin
  
• Rapid, weak pulse
  
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Body temperature as high as 105 degrees
• Change in consciousness

 People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and in air-conditioned spaces when possible.  Symptoms of a heat-related illness include nausea, headache, dizziness and muscle cramps, according to EMSA.

Public cooling stations (located in Tulsa) are open until further notice:

• Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Avenue  (Open 24 / 7)
• Tulsa County Social Services Cooling station, 2401 Charles Page Boulevard (Open 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7 days per week)
  
• Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street (10: 00 a.m. to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday)

For complete coverage:

Heat-smart tips from the American Red Cross:

• Do not stay in or leave anyone in closed, parked cars during hot weather, especially children or pets.
  
• Do not exercise vigorously during the hottest times of the day.  Instead, run, jog, or exercise in the cooler part of the day.  If the outside temperature is 82ºF or above and the humidity is high, you should consider doing an abbreviated exercise routine. 
  
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing made from materials, such as cotton, so sweat can evaporate.  Don't forget to put on a wide-brimmed hat with vents for protection from the sun. 
  
• Drink lots of liquids to replace the fluids you lose from sweating.  Do not wait until you feel like you need a drink. Thirst is not a reliable sign that your body needs fluids.  When you exercise, you should take small sips of liquid rather than large drinks.  Water is the best drink to replace lost fluids.  Water with salt added can be used if you sweat a lot.  (Use ½ teaspoon salt in 1 quart of water.)
• If you feel very hot, try to cool off.  Open a window, use a fan, or turn on an air conditioner. 
  
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages or beverages with caffeine because they speed up fluid loss. 
  
• Do not bundle a baby in blankets or heavy clothing.  Infants don't tolerate heat well because their sweat glands are not well developed. 
  
• Some people perspire more than others do.  Those who do should drink as much fluid as they can during hot, humid days. 
  
• Finally, to protect yourself when temperatures are extremely high, it is important to remember to use common sense.

Helpful Links:
Summer Safety
EMSA Safety Resource Center

Work has been completed for Phase I enhancements to the Siegfried Families Shark Adventure at the Oklahoma Aquarium.  Ramps into the shark tunnel and dome have been transformed into interactive paths of colorful artwork, graphics, shark jaws, and dive cage replica.

Phase II is now underway and will include interactive kiosks with video about the sharks and their care.  The Oklahoma Aquarium shark collection has grown from 6 sharks when it opened in 2003 to its current population of 20 sharks.

The Oklahoma Aquarium is open year-round (except Christmas Day) from 10:00am to 6:00pm and 10:00am to 9:00pm on Tuesdays.  The last paid admission is one hour prior to closing.

It Takes Vision

Mixed-development and urban attitude may be the
missing link in Jenks' "urbanization"
by Mike Easterling

Many supporters of the PLANiTULSA document now being considered by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission are hoping those proposed changes will help transform the kind of development the city experiences during the next few decades.  But if those PLANiTULSA enthusiasts are really curious about what the future holds, they might want to examine a planned project in Jenks that bills itself as the first mixed-use development in the state.

A 30-acre site located west of the Oklahoma Aquarium and south of RiverWalk Crossing has been designed to serve as the first place in the state where people can live, work and play in the same location.   Read about Village on Main and its "smart growth" concept in the Urban Tulsa Weekly.

For more information:  Village on Main

PDF format:  It Takes Vision. 

Jenks in Oklahoma Today !!
The City of Jenks was proud to be featured in the July/August  2009 issue of Oklahoma Today Magazine.

For back issues, go to  OklahomaToday.

Jenks made  Relocate America's 2009 Top 100 Places to Live in the United States.  Numerous factors are considered when rating the top cities and towns. Local economy, housing, education, employment, crime, parks and recreation, environment, sense of community and other home-buying statistics are reviewed, rated & judged by the Relocate America team.

To see Jenks' community profile and photos, along with the complete Top 100 list, click & visit:
                               

JENKS LIBRARY

523 W. "B" Street
Monday - Thursday   12 - 8
Friday  12 - 5   *   Saturday  10 - 5

Visit the Jenks Library to get free library cards for all members of the family - only takes a minute!  You can also register online at Jenks Library, check the monthly Event Guide, and read the History of Jenks Library.

VIDEOS of Jenks
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The OklaVision broadband network features an interactive library with more than 2,000 videos of people, places and things in Oklahoma.

Visit OklaVision Network, search By Name then select Jenks to see the list of videos.

NEWS in the Past

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08-02-10 Jenks Depot to be Demolished

07-06-10 Jenks Aquarium Numbers Increase

07-18-07 Oklahoma Community Named Best Place to Live

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