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November 16, 2023
Upcoming Area Events
By Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

TNT Power Washing LLC will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner for ALL who would like to attend on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (or until the food is gone) at Checotah Senior Community Center. Food will be prepared by Watsons Meat Market.

VFW hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Eufaula Lake VFW Post 8798 will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. “We are so thankful for our veterans, our families and our community,” said Post members.

Perksgiving Extravaganza Book Fair Benefit

Nov. 24-27 At Perk Place Free pie and coffee! Start saving those cans!

A Christmas Movie-Themed Lighted Parade is coming

Checotah’s Downtown Christmas Parade 2023 Monday evening, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Prize money for top three floats Please no Santas on any floats – Santa will be the finale!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for entry forms at 918-473-2070.

Checotah Roughriders Annual Toy Drive underway

Collecting unwrapped, new toys from Nov. 1 – Dec. 4 Proceeds to benefit McIntosh County Elementary School Students Please drop off toys during regular business hours at: Checotah Medical Dispensary, 900 W. Gentry.

There will be a collection parade in Checotah on Dec. 4. starting at 300 S. Broadway.

All riding clubs or individual riders are welcome, must bring a toy to ride.

For more information contact Tray Warrior 918-617-3401 or Luches Warrior 918843-0137.

Methodist Church to feature Praise Orchestra

The Tulsa Praise Orchestra will be in concert at the Methodist Church in Eufaula at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.

This is a big band of five saxophones, five trombones, five trumpets, full rhythm and singers.

The band is composed of professional musicians that perform free just to sustain the big band sound. It will be the best show in town that night.

Please plan to attend and bring a friend – it is open to all who come through the door.

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