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October 3, 2024
Fall Upcoming Events

Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge 4th Annual BBQ Banquet & Graduation Ceremony

“Transformed by Him…One Lady at a Time” Saturday, Oct. 5 Silent Auction starts at 3 p.m.

Dinner & Presentation from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Freedom House Tours at 6:15 p.m.

Dinner Tickets: $25 Checotah Free Will Baptist Church 713 N. Broadway Special musical guest: Petrina Pacheco Master of Ceremonies: David Bright

Checotah Indian Taco Sale

Friday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

401 N. Broadway Checotah First Assembly of God Taking preorders now/ $10 a plate

Community Breakfast this Saturday

Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 will host a Community Breakfast on Saturday, October 5 from 7 a.m -10 a.m. at 625 W Gentry, across from the Checotah Library.

Everyone is welcome to come down and enjoy a homemade breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, coffee and orange juice for a $7 donation.

Fall Craft Fair Oct. 4-5

Texanna Lady Crafters is having a Fall Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Garage Sale on Oct. 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our profits go to local charities. Also, a raffle is taking place. You can pick up a card from TLC, Thimbles and Threads, or Lakeside Gypsy and get it stamped from all three to be entered in a raffle drawing, Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. The Texanna Lady Crafters shop is located right across from Dawn’s Cafe’ at 419098 Texanna Road.

City Wide Sale

Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 a.m.

Checotah Sports Complex

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Fall Car Show

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Trophies & Prizes plus 50/50 Raffle First Responder Touch a Truck Event & Demos To register, call 918-473-2070.

6th Annual Barktoberfest 2024

Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Live music, pumpkin patch, carnival games, costume contests, bounce houses, food trucks, pet adoptions and more.

114375 N Old Hwy 69, Eufaula Porches & Pastures Real Estate

Dinner Under the Stars at Dakota Star Ranch

Join us on October 26 at 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of gourmet Southwest cuisine and delightful music in an amazing outdoor setting just west of Checotah. Our guest chef, Zack Robinson, will take you on a journey of flavorful, earthy courses made with locally-produced food, while Janiece Vest provides the entertainment for a full-on enjoyable evening. It’s the ranch’s last dinner event of the 2024 season – located at 415251 E. 1060 Rd., Checotah, OK.

For more information or reservations, visit dakotastarranch.org/dinners or call Shannon at 214-707-3859.

Eufaula Masonic Lodge #1

Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

1104 Eunice Burns Rd., Eufaula $10 donation –fish, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and a drink.

All proceeds to benefit Under One Roof

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

575 #9 Marina Rd, Longtown at Nine Marina

Hobo Dinner at the Katy Depot Beans – Stew –Cornbread Pie & Dessert Auction Silent Auction Saturday, October 19 Doors open at 5 p.m.

Auction begins at 6 p.m.

CAG Holiday Art & Craft Show & Sale

Checotah Art Guild will host their 4th annual Art & Craft Holiday Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

116 N. Broadway, Checotah at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery There will be cash prizes and ribbons awarded.

Plus $5 photos with Santa.

Call 405-570-3569 for more details to enter or set up a booth.

ENDUI Awareness 5K Fun Run/Remembrance Walk

Lake Eufaula Xtreme RV Resort Amphitheater Saturday, Oct. 26, gates open at 8 a.m.

Lake Eufaula State Park Haunted Trail

Every Saturday in October Fri, Oct. 18 & First weekend in Nov.

Dark until 10 p.m. Get your SPOOK ON! Creative minds and volunteers needed.

For more info: 918-689-5311

FAIC Community Bean Dinner & Raffles Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Beans, Cornbread, Dessert & Drink $10 110209 Hwy 150, Checotah Two raffles to benefit FAIC with fire gear

3rd Annual Zombie Ball

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

319 W. Gentry Ave., Checotah Perk All-inclusive wristbands gets you familyfriendly games, candy, karaoke and a terrorific body part buffet.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat

Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pop With A Cop plus other fun activities Downtown Main Street, Eufaula Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce

Battle of Honey Springs still making history
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 13, 2025
The Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment drew sizable crowds as did Education Day as actors and staff made history come to life over the threeday weekend of events from Nov. 7-9. Visitors and students ...
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Youth missing then found safe
November 13, 2025
A 16-year-old youth who went missing from his home in Lawrence, KS and was later found in Checotah, though he had no local ties to the area. According to a missing flier shared on social media, on Nov...
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Gardenia Club hosts Program of Honor
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Gardenia Club hosts Program of Honor
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 13, 2025
The Gardenia Art Colored Women’s Club recently hosted a Program of Honor on Saturday, November 1 at the Checotah Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The club works diligently to: - Honor God in Worship and Pr...
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Missing in Oklahoma sets event
November 13, 2025
TULSA - Family and friends of missing persons can receive free help in their search by a Missing in Oklahoma meeting to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin Regional Library...
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Checotah Art Guild to host Holiday Art Show
November 13, 2025
All artists and crafters are welcome to come Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery located at 116 N. Broadway to compete in a judged Holiday Art Show & Sa...
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The Perk hosting Campbell anniversary
November 13, 2025
The Perk will be hosting an anniversary party for Jeannie and Don Campbell on Monday, Nov. 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Perk on West Gentry. Drop by and wish them a happy anniversary.
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The Great Comet Debate — Science vs. the Backyard Conspiracies
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November 13, 2025
In Eufaula and Checotah, fall usually means football talk and cooler evenings by the lake. But this year, heads have tilted skyward toward 3I/ATLAS — the mysterious comet racing through our solar syst...
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Eufaula street work continues
November 13, 2025
The Main Street project (SH 9) by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Eufaula is expected to continue through the first week in December. An ODOT spokesman said the downtown section of the pr...
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McIntosh County GOP
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
November 13, 2025
Our 2025 Patriot Retreat was a smashing success -- we had nearly 50 people there from all areas of the state. Beaver’s Bend State Park was gorgeous and our keynote speaker, The Honorable Jake Merrick,...
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Humphrey again asks AG to investigate former DOC Director
November 13, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, today again asked Oklahoma’s attorney general to investigate Steven Harpe, the former director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC). Humphrey s...
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November 13, 2025
3rd Annual Feed the Community Tuesday, Nov. 24 Dinner served from 5 p.m. until the food runs out Checotah Community Center Everyone is welcome! By TNT Power Washing Services In Memory of their mother,...
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