Oct. 1st - Apr. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
Expires: Jan. 31st, 2020

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Apr. 11th - 13th

American Sheep Industry Certified
SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL AT SHEPHERD'S CROSS
April 11, 12 & 13 2019 ( Thursday, Friday & Saturday) 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Shearing School is held at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66.
• Primary Instructors: Israel Vasek & Dr. Diane Dickinson
• This is an American Sheep Industry Certified class
• Shepherd's Cross is Animal Welfare Approved
• Israel Vasek is a professional sheep shearer, and shears over 10,000 sheep per year. He learned to shear with his father, and is carrying on the family tradition. Israel is not only a quality shearer, but he is conscientious, and handles the sheep respectfully. He and his family live in South Dakota. We are honored to have him come to Oklahoma to teach this class.
• Dr. Diane Dickinson, a licensed veterinarian and an agriculturalist, with over 30 years of livestock and farming experience. Her unique perspective of animal husbandry care includes that of a producer, a veterinarian, the small flock & herd, global agriculture, Biblical agriculture, sustainable living, natural production, agritourism and niche markets.
• What each student will learn:
o How to shear a sheep effectively
o Proper handling of shearing equipment
o Sheep catching and handling
o Skirting and grading a fleece
o Maintenance of equipment and sharpening blades
o Guided Tour of the on-site Wool Mill and of the Educational Farm Museum & Silo
• What each student will be given, to take home:
o An official American Sheep Industry Shearing tutorial handbook and DVD
o Upon completion students will receive a certificate of accomplishment from Shepherd's Cross and from the American Sheep Industry
• Additional Information
o Each student will have the opportunity to shear one or more sheep.
o Sheep & shears provided for use during the school.
o No outside animals of any kind are permitted on the premises due to USDA regulations.
o Please be prepared to sign a waiver & heed Shepherd's Cross Rules. http://shepherdscross.com/releaseform.html
o Please bring any shearing tools you have, for consultation & use if desired.
o Minimum of 5 registrants; maximum of 12 registrants.
o Shepherd's Cross is an Animal Welfare Approved facility. We hold to specific standards of humane animal treatment.
o Please bring a sack lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks provided.
• Total Class Fee: $245.00 ($75 & this form due by April 5 - call in, drop by for credit card or mail a check)
• Registration Form: http://www.shepherdscross.com/files/Shearing_School_Registration_Form_2016.pdf
• Our classes go a step farther than regular classes - we teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology.
• Shepherd's Cross and Heart of the Shepherd teaches animal husbandry classes, wool processing classes and veterinary care all around the world.
• Shepherd's Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their 250 sheep on site.
• Workshops are augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum, and with a collection of fiber arts from around the world.
• Shepherd's Cross is an Animal Welfare Approved sheep farm and processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, natural)
• Heart of the Shepherd, the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world.
• Other Fiber Arts Classes are offered on an individual or group basis throughout the year.
• Advanced Classes available upon request.
• Come to the farm and enjoy the peace of a few hours spent in the country.
• The Bible Garden is available for guided or self-guided tours; audio or visual or both.
• Shepherd's Shop, a quaint country gift shop, is an event in itself - featuring a host of festive fall, handmade and farm related gifts and wares from many gifted artisans; a year round "craft fair". Gift shop is open every week from 8:30 - 5:30 Tuesday through Saturday.
• Shepherd's Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, a member of the Claremore Farmer's Market, and an Animal Welfare Approved sheep farm.

www.ShepherdsCross.com www.ShepherdCross.biz www.HeartoftheShepherd.biz Like us on Facebook
16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017 sheepfarm@shepherdscross.com 918-342-5911

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Apr. 12th - 14th

Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music.

Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation.

Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives.

Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival.

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Apr. 25th - 27th

Woolly Weekend at Shepherd's Cross

Thursday April 25, Friday April 26 & Saturday April 27, 2019
10:00 am - 7:00 p.m.

• Woolly Weekend is a "sheep to shawl" festival held at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66.
• Come to the farm and watch as the sheep are shorn (given a haircut). Sheep shearing occurs throughout the day. Over 250 sheep will be shorn on the farm this year.
• Watch the wool processed on site - combed, spun, woven, knitted, crocheted and felted into finished products.
• Children's activities include weaving, games, wool project, and coloring contest.
• Visit the Farm Animal Barn & pet the barnyard animals, including baby lambs.
• Tour the educational interactive Farm Museum & Four Story Observation Silo.
• Sheep to Shawl: Over the three day event at least three shawls will be created entirely from the first shorn wool on the first morning of the event. It is rare to find a true Sheep to Shawl event.
• Short Course Fiber Classes - learn drop spindling or needle felting both days. See website or call for information.
• Tour the Bible Garden - guided or self-guided tours throughout the day.
• Shepherd's Shop features a host of "woolly" and farm related handmade gifts made by Shepherd's Cross and over 50 local crafters; farm fresh meat, Amish jams, health foods, yarns, and much more! Additionally the shop features a mission section; purchases made in this section of the store return 100% of the sale price to the indigenous people that made them (countries include Afghanistan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Uganda and more)
• Shepherd's Cross features farm fresh, Animal Welfare Approved, pasture raised, free range, chemical free American lamb meat and Dexter beef. Samples will be available. USDA processed meat is available at the farm for purchase year round. The only AWA sheep farm in OK.
• Yarn, yarn, & more yarn - natural, chemical free, many types, produced and processed on the farm. Shepherd's Cross also offers roving, batts, felting supplies, knitting needles, spinning and weaving supplies and much more. AWA approved wool.
• Fiber Arts, Animal Husbandry & Shearing lessons available at the farm throughout the year.
• Shepherd's Cross is home to a non-profit Christian organization named Heart of the Shepherd that hosts the event.
o Teaching basic agricultural principles and their relationship to the Bible are instrumental in the educational component of the farm.
• Volunteers needed:
o Demonstrate fiber arts - spin, weave, needle felt or bring your favorite fiber art form
o Join our Sheep to Shawl Team. Anyone who works with fiber is welcome. Inquire for additional information.
• This is a free event. Donations are welcome - suggested donation of $5 per person.
• Groups of twenty or more please pre-register.
• Picnic area is available; bring your picnic lunch with you; limited seating.
• Snack and beverage concessions are available at Shepherd's Shop.
• Woolly Weekend proceeds even in the case of inclimate weather. Demonstrations will take place in the Amish built gambrel roof tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum, and the gift shop.
• Shepherd's Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved through "A Greener World".
• To find out more information about this woolly event please visit our website: www.ShepherdsCross.com

Contact Information:
Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd
16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017
Dr. Diane Dickinson, president & executive director
SheepFarm@ShepherdsCross.com 918-342-5911

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May. 18th

OKC's third annual Whitewater Festival will take place May 18, 2019 with a day of extreme racing and family fun.

The always popular RIVERSPORT Challenge will kick off the day's events. Competitors of all ages will first take to the water in a 500m kayak race, followed by a 5k run. Register by May 1 to receive a race t-shirt!

Fun will continue throughout the day at Slide the Rapids on Love's Island! This 600 ft. water slide is new for 2019 and on May 18 you can experience it for free, courtesy of Love's Travel Stops!

Whitewater Rafting League teams will be on the water battling it out for medals and bragging rights, and everyone can find great food and beer specials in Big Water Grill.

To round out a fun-filled day, several dogs will be available for adoption at the Dog Adoption Event hosted by Oklahoma City metro area animal rescue organizations.

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