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Holiday Events & Gathering’s
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December 5, 2024
Holiday Events & Gathering’s
By Checotah Bands Christmas Concert Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Performing Arts Center Free Admission,

Daddy Daughter/ Mommy & Me Blizzard Ball

Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Checotah Middle School Old Gym, 1st and Jefferson Hosted by the Checotah Color Guard and Band

Christmas Open House at Freedom House

Thurs., Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Door Prizes, Refreshments, Holiday Home Tour & Christmas Shopping 237 W. North Ave. Checotah Free event – Come & Go

Selfies with Santa

First Family Federal Credit Union will be offering Selfies with Santa Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at their Checotah branch. Bring your camera and grab a picture with the “Big Guy” before he heads back to the North Pole to check on his elves and toy production.

Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive underway

Haltom’s Huddle will be collecting canned goods until Dec. 15.

Haltom is asking for the support of both communities to help with local charities to get food to those in need this holiday season.

Drop off the goods to the local newspaper office, the McIntosh County Democrat or the Eufaula Indian Journal and local charities in Checotah and Eufaula will receive all the cans and goods collected the week before Christmas.

GriefShare program, Surviving the Holidays

The GriefShare program, “Surviving the Holidays” video helps grievers to find strength, healing and tools to move forward in their daily walk through the deep pain of grief.

This free program will be offered and open to the public on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Checotah First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Please enter through the East door.

Angel Trees Out Around Town

The Angel Trees will be out this weekend.

Pick up an angel for a child who might not experience the joy of Christmas.

Located at Atwood’s, Armstrong Bank, Peoples National Bank, First Family Credit Union, Fast Lanes Bowling, Walmart and Sharpe’s.

A Golden Christmas for local nursing home residents To benefit residents at Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation Sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild Select an angel from the tree located at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery.

Purchase and return unwrapped items with the angel attached by Dec. 18.

Checotah’s Dazzling Christmas Lights Contest Jump into the holiday spirit this year by decorating your home or business with the best Christmas lights and décor. Judging will be held on Dec. 17 so keep those lights on.

Call the Chamber at 918-473-2070 to sign up by Dec. 13. Must be in city limits.

Cash prizes and bragging rights!

Staying Warm for Winter

Drop off lightly used to new coats, shoes and blankets Now until Dec. 7 Pick up dates Dec. 14 and 21 Drop off at Local Banks, Local Churches, The Perk, Checotah Public Schools, Wildcat Nutrition, Culture Cannabis, Sallie’s Café and Pizza Hut.

Cookie Crawl Dec. 14

The annual Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cookie Crawl will be Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While you’re out shopping, visit Eufaula stores and sample their homemade desserts and vote for your favorite.

The desserts with the most votes will win trophies for first, second and third place.

Eufaula’s Lighted Christmas Parade

Don’t miss Santa, or the Snow Queen and King Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Downtown Eufaula

Nine Marina Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. 575 Number 9 Marina Rd in Eufaula Deck your boat with lights & décor Spectators can view from the marina, dock, campgrounds and the bridge.

Retro Christmas Dec. 14

Legacy on Main Street presents Matthew Boyce’s Retro Christmas Spectacular Dec. 14, 224 N. Main St.

Dinner and show $75. Show only $35. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.

Dinner menu by Chef Zack Robinson: Entrée: your choice of beef medallions or shrimp volovan served with herb roast potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Dessert: fried apple cheesecake. Purchase tickets at www.legacyonmainstreet. com or call 405-248-2992.

Heartland Bazaar Presents Santa Land 2024

Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eufaula Armory, 48 Memorial Dr. Over 40 vendors and Santa visits in the afternoon.

Info at heartlandbazaarok@yahoo.com.

City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
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Ex Pittsburg County jailer charged with attempting to rob Lakeside Pharmacy
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
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Woman barefoot and pulling toy wagon fights officer
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
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A barefooted 23-year-old Oktaha woman was walking near I-40, pulling a toy wagon missing its front wheels, has been arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, conspiracy to perform an act o...
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
Kimberly Smelser has been first deputy in the McIntosh County Treasurer’s Office since January 2021. On Tuesday, July 1, she will become county treasurer, replacing Betty Whisenhunt, whose final day i...
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
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The Checotah High School Alumni Reunion is finally here and will be two days reminiscing over high school days gone by too quickly. On Friday, June 27, everyone is invited to the Katy Depot to catch u...
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