Good morning, Broken Arrow.

PSO is holding Lineman Appreciation Week — honoring linemen with internal ceremonies, community outreach and social media spotlights as these workers brave extreme weather to keep power on; the company will add more recognition with Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18.

The Fierce Future Female Firefighters Readiness Workshop is set for June 14 at the Broken Arrow Fire Department Training Center and will teach women the steps needed to join the fire service.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Friday and the $50 fee covers guidance on the CPAT test, resume building, and mock interviews—support for a new career in firefighting.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced a bonus program for special education teachers joining Oklahoma public schools that will offer $20,000 to teachers who taught out-of-state last school year and $10,000 to new teachers—retention bonuses of $5,000 and $2,500 will be paid in the second year. The program is expected to bring up to 110 teachers with a total investment of $1.875 million, and applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in May and run until Sept. 1.

Tulsa is hosting Thunder playoff watch parties starting April 20th at Fassler Hall—renamed Thunder Hall—and local bars so fans can watch the NBA postseason.

Broken Arrow venues also join the official Thunder Bar Network while game details will be updated on the team website after the Play-in Tournament ends on April 18th.

Aspen Crossing Community Yard Sale

12-6 p.m. — Bentley Village Neighborhood Pool — Free entry — Clean out your closets and discover hidden treasures in the community yard sale.

The Cher Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience six decades of Cher's iconic hits in a captivating performance.

Baby Goats & Beer at The Nook Brewing

3-8 p.m. — The Nook Brewing Company — $25 per ticket — Enjoy family fun with goat interactions and a complimentary beer.

Turkish Food and Art Festival

11 AM-7 PM — Raindrop Turkish House — Free entry — Experience the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Turkey with food and art displays.

Rooster Days Festival 2025

May 15-18 — Central Park Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate over 90 years of small-town traditions with fun and festivities in Broken Arrow.