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December 2022 Issue

City News

Support Bixby During Holiday Online Shopping

Shopping local means support for Bixby public safety (police and fire) and infrastructure maintenance (streets and drainage). The BuyBixby Program has been a great success over the years, increasing purchases from businesses located inside the City of Bixby as well as keeping Sales Tax revenue local – not to mention an opportunity for a $10,000 grand prize.

The advent of e-commerce also means that shopping local includes online or delivery purchases that are made within the city limits. Most online retailers collect a “Sales Tax” during the checking out process. For items delivered within Bixby, the sales tax is collected as a “Use Tax”, remitted to the City, rather than another jurisdiction. This includes purchases from big box retailers outside the Bixby City Limits. Choosing to have an item shipped home rather than picking it up curbside means supporting local services.

Why is this important? In Oklahoma, Municipal Governments operations are primarily supported by Sales & Use Tax. Ad valorem taxes (property) taxes are not available to Municipal Governments for operations but rather only for projects (such as streets, drainage, and parks) approved by voters as part of a General Bond Election. So, while shopping this holiday season, please remember what your tax dollars support.

Important City Dates

November Holidays – City Offices Closed

Friday, December 23th – Offices Close at Noon

Monday, December 26th – Observance of Christmas Day

Friday, December 30th – Offices Close at Noon

Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

December 7that 10:00 a.m.

Planning Commission

Meeting

December 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

Meeting

December 19th at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

Work Sessions

December 12th at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

Meetings

December 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Bixby Public Works Authority Meetings

December 12th at 6:00 p.m.

View City of Bixby Agenda & Minutes

Community News & Events

Buy Bixby 2022

Join the Bixby Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bixby as we kick off the Buy Bixby season on October 30, 2022. The Buy Bixby program highlights the Bixby business community, while featuring a variety of merchants, products and services. The increase in sales tax collections helps the City of Bixby provide necessary services to its residents and merchants.

One lucky Buy Bixby holiday shopper will receive a $10,000 cash prize! Shop at participating Bixby businesses to collect tickets, and the winning number will be drawn on December 10 in downtown Bixby after the Bixby Christmas Parade hosted by the Rotary Club of Bixby. Local businesses can participate by becoming a sponsor and receive tickets, local exposure, and increased holiday sales.

The Buy Bixby program is one of the state's most successful holiday shopping programs! It is designed to build awareness of, and excitement about, Bixby businesses. The Buy Bixby program provides people within our community and throughout the region with greater exposure to what Bixby has to offer. It helps keep more of our local citizens' shopping dollars in our community while drawing in new shoppers from outside of our community. The most exciting incentive of this program is prizes during the most wonderful time of the year!

More information at BuyBixby.com

Santa’s Village

Come down to the Bixby Historical Society's Festival of the Trees Opening Night! Over 120 Trees will be lit to music on FM 91.1 for a magical Christmas light show in Downtown Bixby. Stop by Santa’s Workshop and peek in the windows to see what the elves have created. Visit North Pole Candyland filled with activities for children of all ages and get your family picture in the Sugar Dome. Stop by Santa's House, visit with Santa, take some pictures (No Cost), enjoy the warm fireplace, and browse Mrs. Claus's Sweet Shoppe. Santa will be at his house starting Thanksgiving night, every Thursday - Sunday, 4:00 - 8:00 PM.

Follow Eldon T Bixby

Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Eldon T. Bixby. I am 116 years young and arrived by train on a cold December day. I was named for Tams Bixby, my godfather. Tams handed down a magic candy cane for me to watch over the town and its citizens. I have been to war with my brothers and sisters and have shucked corn by my family’s side and even raised a barn or two. For the past several years I have been on an adventure of a lifetime touring our great state of Oklahoma and the Country. My great grandchildren and I had so much fun visiting everyone last year, we are coming back again this year. We have heard that Santa will be at the Historical society this year and we plan on visiting him and hope you will visit him as you follow us on our travels through Bixby this year.

I invite each of you to come with us as we travel through downtown Bixby! Each day I will post a clue of where we will be visiting in Bixby on the Bixby Historical Society | Facebook Page. Keep checking and follow us as we travel through Bixby.

We are getting our plans ready for our trip this year. We will arrive on Thanksgiving night and will attend the Festival of the Trees opening ceremony. We hope to see everyone there.

For more information contact the

Bixby Historical Society

Phone: (918) 366-1200

Email: history@bixbyhistoricalsociety.com

Get your Passport at the at the Santa’s Village at the Historical Society, Bixby Community Center, Bixby Library, and other downtown businesses.

Hours and Days of Operation

November 17th to January 1st

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Christmas Eve: TBD

Christmas Day: Closed

New Year's Day: TBD

Admission & Skates

Admission:

$13 General Admission w/ Skate Rental

$11 General Admission w/ Military Discount

$10 General Admission w/own skates

$10 Children 5 and under (must be accompanied by adult)

Skate sizes range from child size 7 to adult size 13.

Group Rates Available

**All rates include tax. Cash, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover accepted

For further event or ice-skating rink information,

email us at team@bixbyswinterwonderland.com

Community Center Holiday Arts & Craft Show

2022 Christmas Parade

2022 Christmas Parade Entry Form

Bixby Library Events

Animal Crossing Winter Extravaganza (teens) Thursday 12/1/22, 4pm-7pm

Bring your Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to the library and join us for a winter island getaway adventure! For middle and high schoolers.

Basket Weave Snowflake Ornaments (teens and adults) Thursday 12/8/22, 6pm-8pm

Let it snow! Join Lorraine Witzke from the Basket Weavers Guild of Oklahoma for a delightful holiday craft. Supplies are provided, and registration is required. For high schoolers and adults.

Santa Storytime (children) Monday 12/12/22 11am-11:30am

At this story time, we will have a very special guest from the North Pole!

Creepy Christmas with Teri French of Tulsa Spirit Tours (teens and adults) Tuesday 12/13/22

Join us and guest speaker Teri French, owner of Tulsa Spirit Tours, as she tells us disturbing legends, traditions, folklore and stories about Christmas! For ages 12 and up.

Christmas Jam Session (adults) Tuesday 12/20/22 5:30pm-7:30pm

Bring your own guitars or other instruments for an old-fashioned jam session. Printed lyrics will be provided for you to keep. For adults, but all ages are welcome.

City of Bixby Current Career Opportunities

Firefighter/ E.M.T.

Street Department Crewman

Water and Sewer Department Crewman

GIS/ CAD Technician

Police Officer

Communications (Dispatcher) Officer

Find more information at Jobs with Bixby, OK • (bixbyok.gov)

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