B THE LIGHT MISSION OPENS DOORS AT NOON FRIDAY AS A WARMING STATION

Written By Becky Burch

A donation box in Nowata is filled with items for B the Light Mission, which is opening its doors as a warming shelter due to the impending winter storm. The shelter, located at 219 N. Virginia Ave. in Bartlesville opens at noon on Friday.

BECKY BURCH/Bartlesville Area Sports

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By Becky Burch

Jan. 23, 2026

BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS REPORT

Due to predicted freezing temperatures, B the Light Mission will be opening its doors as a warming shelter for the third time this month. Doors will be open Friday at noon, Jan. 23, through Jan. 30. Pets are welcome. The shelter is located at 219 N. Virginia Ave. in Bartlesville.

Several local organizations and individuals have donated much-needed items, including blankets and food, to the shelter. Snow is expected to begin falling late Friday evening and continue through Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing until Tuesday and may drop to -5 degrees on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Volunteers are also needed. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAA72BA2FCC16-61786746-warming?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgWmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmMDBwUE1BRzBNUG9yQ0Y3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlHaSho5KEtx8n0eX3sA1cqx-HIxmbCNIHrcqPBGThtpd_aTEBQIpOMfIYk-_aem_ipsNCY0Hw7cmI2Mh3ohk-g#/

B the Light Mission, located at 219 N. Virginia Ave. in Bartlesville opens at noon Friday as a warming shelter.

Becky Burch https://www.bartlesvilleareasports.com
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