Rogers County TSET Impact Network

05/31/2026

🐳🏃‍♀️ What a wonderful Saturday celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly restored Blue Whale of Catoosa!

Our TSET Impact Network Program team was proud to sponsor the 5K and Fun Run races as part of the celebration and help support a fun, active way for families and community members to take part in this exciting event!

We also enjoyed visiting with attendees at our table, sharing kids activity bags, fun swag items, and information about our work to support healthier communities and strengthen families across Rogers County.

As part of the new area, the City of Catoosa - Municipality also installed a Breathe Easy sign, helping promote a healthier, more welcoming outdoor space for families, residents, and visitors to enjoy.

The Blue Whale is such an iconic Route 66 destination, and it was exciting to see the community come together to celebrate its restoration, history, and continued impact for residents and visitors alike.

Thank you to the Catoosa Chamber of Commerce (Oklahoma) and all of the partners who helped make the celebration such a success! 💙

05/29/2026

Our TSET Impact Network Program at Volunteers for Youth is thrilled to sponsor the inaugural Route 66 Blue Whale Run tomorrow with over 700 people participating in the 5K and the Fun Run! 🐳🏃‍♂️🎉🏅

Shape Your Future TSET

05/28/2026

🚨🐳 If you're going to the Blue Whale Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, please read through these important parking directions! Even though you won't be able to park on-site or nearby at Reasor's, they have a great shuttle plan in place so you don't have to worry about finding parking! It's going to be a fun day! Come find our table amongst all of the other vendors 🎉

05/22/2026

We're excited to support this inaugural event next Saturday in Catoosa!! 🐳🏃‍➡️🥇🎉

We are so excited for our first annual Blue Whale Run the Route! 🏃‍♂️🎉
As we gear up to welcome all of our runners, we want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing sponsors who are helping make this event possible!
👏 Presenting Sponsor: Bank of Commerce
🌟 Additional Sponsors: TSET, Discover Rogers County, and Tulsa Topsoil
Your support is helping us create an unforgettable experience, and we are so grateful for your investment in our community! 💙
We still have sponsorships available for the Run:
Register for the Run here:
https://bluewhalerun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=17062
We can’t wait to see everyone out there for a fun, energetic, and exciting run. Let’s make this first year one to remember! 🏃‍♀️✨

05/22/2026

Welcome to, “What’s Growing Wednesday?”! 🌱

Sweet peas are a beautiful reminder that growth often needs support. Their delicate vine-like stems naturally climb and wrap around trellises as they grow taller each day. In many ways, they reflect the journey of raising children-providing guidance, encouragement, and something steady to lean on as they grow into who they’re meant to be.

You can observe this beautiful growth process right here at the community garden located at Ingersoll Public Library - Inola. From tiny sprouts to winding vines reaching toward the trellis, there’s always something new to notice and learn.

We’d also love for our community to be part of helping this garden thrive! If you’re interested in contributing to the maintenance or care of the garden, stop by and ask how you can help. Whether it’s watering, weeding, harvesting, or simply learning alongside us, every helping hand matters.

And while you’re visiting, take time to enjoy the garden and remember: if you see produce or flowers ready to share, take what you need. This garden was created for the community to grow together!

05/16/2026

Last week our TSET Impact team at Volunteers for Youth attended Oklahoma Main Street Center’s Day at the Capitol 🏛️ where we had the opportunity to connect with leaders, partners, and community advocates from across the state.

We visited each of the 48 state senators’ offices to share more about the positive change TSET continues to make in our county and across Oklahoma. These conversations gave us the opportunity to highlight how prevention-focused investments support healthier places, stronger communities, and better outcomes for Oklahomans. 🌱

Throughout the day, we had several meaningful conversations with Main Street partners about the work happening in Rogers County through TSET funding 🤝 from supporting healthier communities and improving access to physical activity, to strengthening local partnerships and investing in projects that create long-term impact.

We are grateful for the opportunity to represent our local efforts📍and continue sharing the importance of community-based work that helps make the healthy choice the easy choice. 💚

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

🐝✨ Join us for The BUZZ on Pollinators! ✨🐝

Come learn about the incredible role pollinators play in our gardens, food systems, and everyday lives with Gerard Family Farm! From bees to butterflies, discover how these tiny creatures make a BIG impact on the world around us. 🌼🌿

This is a fun, family-friendly opportunity to learn together, ask questions, and cultivate curiosity about the beauty of creation and the importance of caring for it well.

📍 Inola Public Library
📅 May 18
⏰ 10:30 AM
🧺 Supplies provided
💛 No RSVP required