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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

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