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April 30, 2026

A good meal for a great cause

A good meal for a great cause is what the Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 is servicing up this Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at 625 W. Gentry Ave. in Checotah.

They will be serving farm-fresh eggs, Blue and Gold sausage, made-from-scratch biscuits with gravy, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee – all for a $10 donation.

Bring in the whole family and enjoy a weekend meal together. Breakfast will be hot and ready!

This fundraiser will help to provide maintenance funds for the roof and keep the lodge viable for future community efforts.

Thanks for your support!

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