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VOL 20 ISSUE 4
May 2013
TULSA
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Fitness on the Green Fowler Toyota of Tulsa is sponsoring free daily fitness classes during the month of May at Guthrie Green. By Duane Blankenship If you are not familiar with Guthrie Green, here’s a great opportunity to get acquainted. Guthrie Green is an urban garden and performance space in the heart of the Brady Arts District in downtown Tulsa. It provides a unique space for Tulsans to congregate, shop and enjoy downtown’s newest urban park. Fowler Toyota of Tulsa has partnered with the Downtown YMCA to offer free fitness classes on Guthrie Green each day, Monday through Saturday, during the month of May.
Classes will be geared towards downtown Tulsa’s professionals and their families, and everyone is welcome to attend. Jonathan Fowler, vice president of operations for Fowler Holding Company/Corporate Headquarters, and Ken Wilkins, general manager of Fowler Toyota of Tulsa, are excited about Fowler’s sponsorship participation of Fitness on the Green. “Fowler has a strong philosophy of giving back to the communities in which we
serve,” Jonathan said, “and we love being involved in the arts, culture, health and fitness.” Ken added, “These are the areas in which we want to maintain the focus of Fowler Toyota of Tulsa as we continue serving our community.” When Fowler and Wilkins first met with project cosponsors, they immediately realized that Fowler had the desire and resources to sponsor Fitness on the Green for the entire month of May. You may (continued on page 28)
Stiletto Sprint for Success
Outdoor Soccer Returns to Tulsa
Dress for Success Tulsa prepares for its annual Stiletto Sprint and 5K Power Walk/Run on May 11 to help local Tulsa women.
The Tulsa Athletics’ first game will be at the original Driller’s Stadium at 15th and Yale on Saturday, May 18.
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While Dress for Success Tulsa has watched many of the 1,167 women suited last year alone cross the employment finish line, it is now time to cheer on volunteers, contributors and participants who make the programs possible. On May 11, Dress for Success Tulsa will host the Third Annual 5K Power Walk/Run and 150-Meter Stiletto Sprint in celebration of the women who have graduated from their employment services program. The event is part of a worldwide initiative, with 35 participating cities across the globe. The two races are part of the Dress for Success initiative to support career development and encourage health and wellness initiatives, while raising awareness and funding for Dress for Success Tulsa. Both events are presented locally by Simmons Homes along with (continued on page 28)
Jonathan Fowler and Ken Wilkins, representing Fowler Toyota of Tulsa, have spearheaded Fitness on the Green in partnership with the Downtown Tulsa YMCA.
By Sheryl Sowell On July 13, 1985, the Tulsa Roughnecks of the North American Soccer League played their final match at the original Driller’s Stadium at 15th and Yale. On May 18, 2013, the Tulsa Athletics will take that
Ronda Adkisson, Executive Director for Dress for Success Tulsa, and Pat Simmons, President, log practice time for the annual Stiletto Sprint.
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