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June 15, 2023
Community Area Calendar

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or call 918473-2313 (o_ce) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may also mail the information to McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426. Include the event, time, place and contact information.

Daddy – Daughter Donut Dance Band Fundraiser June 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Checotah Senior Citizen Building Fun for all ages $5 per person

Vacation Bible School is coming Checotah First Assembly of God Vacation Bible School June 19-23 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Checotah Alumni Reunion is coming

Mark your calendars for June 23 and 24 for the Checotah High School Alumni Reunion.

Friday, June 23 – Meet & Greet at the Katy Depot at 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 – Special Alumni honored at Katy Depot from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

_en head to the CHS Cafeteria by noon where lunch will be served around 1:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Call Imogene Frazier Duvall for more information at 918-473-2781.

CLPS meetings/events at the Katy Depot _e Checotah Landmark Preservation Society conducts its monthly meeting the second _ursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Katy Depot on Paul Carr Drive. _e Katy will also be hosting the Signicant Alumni Co e at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 and the USS CARR Inaugural Reunion at 12:30 p.m. on the same day. _ose interested in joining CLPS are encouraged to come.

Vacation Bible School in July Checotah First United Methodist Vacation Bible School July 9, 16, 23 and 30 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

GriefShare Bereavement Support Group o_ers classes Free GriefShare classes have started on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

No matter what your circumstances are at this time, grief recovery is a painful process for most people.

We invite you to join us as we journey through grief together.

Where: First Baptist Church, 210 SW 2nd Street, Checotah Facilitated by: Wilmatine Gri_n, 918473-2275

Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery

_e Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is full of activities and fun. From paint parties to self-guide tours in the gallery to various art classes for adults or children that can be scheduled.

Come join the Checotah Art Guild that meets on Tuesdays and _ursdays at the art gallery located at 116 N. Broadway. Contact Iris Park at 405570-3569 for more information.

Muscogee Nation Head Start accepting applications _e Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. _ere is no cost to families but the following documents are required: parent’s income verication; previous year’s income tax (front sheet only), pay stubs, W-2 form, TNF letter, SSI letter, SNAP documentation or statement from employer; child’s immunization record, medical card, citizenship card (if applicable) and birth certicate.

For more information call: 918-6186220 (Eufaula); 918-473-0605 (Checotah); 918-732-7904 (Okmulgee); 918-296-0357 (Tulsa); 918-623-2000 (Okemah); 405-452-1180 (Wetumka).

Langston University Extension Market Gardening Classes August 24 and October 19 From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3 L Farms, 708 East A St., Rentiesville Topics: Soil preparation, Starting seeds and planting, Irrigation setup, Weed/ Disease control, Harvesting and marketing, Canning and storage Call or email to register for classes.

Contact Leonard Hill at 918-441-6214 or email hat365247@gmail.com or Micah Anderson at 405-476-6725 or email mande24@langston.edu.

DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets monthly _e DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets the rst _ursday of each month, 111092 S. 4184 Rd., Checotah (1/2 mile west of Onapa Rd.). Meetings are in the evening but daytime meetings are being considered if enough are interested. _e DAV would like to invite anyone who is at least 10 percent disabled to come to their meetings and have their voice heard. Come be a part of the Disabled American Veterans organization. For more information contact Andy Killingsworth at 918781-9752.

Free clothing closet

_e First Freewill Baptist Church has a free clothes closet that is open on Tuesdays and _ursdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If anyone needs clothing or would like to donate clothing, please stop by.

Green County Cattlewomen meets monthly _e Green County Cattlewomen meets the last _ursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Watson Farms Meat Market in Checotah. For more information or to join, call 918-616-2526.

Lions Club meets biweekly

_e Checotah Lions Club general meetings are at noon on the 2nd and 4th _ursdays of each month. Lions meet at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and would like to invite others to come join the Lions Club and help serve your community. For more information contact Lion President Tony Fields at 918-6172954.

Least of ese Food Ministry has monthly distribution _e Least of _ese Food Ministry offers free grocery distributions to anyone in Checotah or the surrounding area who struggles with food insecurities. Participants must provide ID and proof of residency. Grocery distribution is the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God located at 401 N. Broadway.

Join the Chamber of Commerce General Meetings _e Checotah Chamber of Commerce General Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the First United Methodist Hall. All Chamber members are encouraged to come.

Finding Hope o_ers support

Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones who have been impacted by addiction. Find education and inspiration during meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church. Contact information: ndinghopeeufaula@ gmail.com.

Free training for caregivers and services for seniors Are you caring for someone 60 years of age or older and wanting to learn how to be a better caregiver? Get free “Caregiver Training” classes. Ask about respite vouchers.

Are you 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals, legal help, caregiver services, or transportation? Please contact the Area Agency on Aging- Outreach Program. For more information contact the SENIOR INFO LINE at 1-800-211-2116.

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