Published November 05, 2009 08:59 pm -
Area Events
BOOK SALE, Friday and Saturday, Muskogee Public Library, southeast room on the first floor. The library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
MOTORCYCLE DINNER RUN, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, weather permitting, Steve’s Tractor, 301 E. Okmulgee Ave. It is open to all people who ride any motorcycle, any age. The group will select a restaurant and ride to for dinner in the area. Information: 913-1690 or 441-1352.
CHRISTIAN COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Ark of Faith, 401 E. Broadway. Feature will be worship led by Leif Olson. There is food and audience participation set where you can do one song, skit, poem, scripture or three- to four-minute testimony. Information: Sally Weiesnbach, 682-8411.
STANLEY CATTLE CO. TEAM ROPING, 10 roping with an eight incentive, three for $30. All fresh cattle. Practice at 6:30 p.m., roping at 8 p.m. Fridays, Fort Gibson Roundup Club, three and one-half miles east of Fort Gibson on U.S. 62. Information: David Stanley, 931-1282, or Jeff Denton, 230-5378.
ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Keefeton Assembly of God. Donations welcome at the door. Everyone welcome. Information: 989-5564.
FELLOWSHIP AND ENLISTMENT TEA, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1020 S. Second St., hosted by St. Mark WMU. A skit entitled “Shoes-Shoes-Shoes” will be performed prior to the tea. It is open and free to the public. Information: Havana Lasley, 687-5056.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, second Tuesday of the month, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. HomeHealth Care of Oklahoma will test blood pressure, blood sugar tests and cholesterol screening once every three months for those members who come regularly. Information: 684-6310.
VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hilldale High School Event Center, featuring several area veterans as speakers and performances by the high school band and choir. All veterans and their families are welcome. Information: 683-3253.
CHRISTMAS IN DEPOT DISTRICT, Wednesday to Jan. 2, 2010, Three Rivers Museum and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Exhibits, music and fun for the family. Information: 3riversmuseum.com, 686-6624, omhof.com or 687-0800.
FREE DINNER, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Abiding Life Church, 1407 Callahan St. Meal includes beans, cornbread and drink. Information: 680-0070.
MUSKOGEE BUSINESS CONNECTION, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 12, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Enjoy breakfast, a presentation by American Bank of Oklahoma, three roundtable rotations to present your 90-second promotion of your business and leave with 15 new business leads. RSVP by Wednesday at Muskogee Chamber of Commerce, 682-2401. Cost: $10, non-members; $8, members; and $4, first-timers. Bring business cards.
ANGEL TREE APPLICATIONS, hosted by Braggs Ministerial Alliance, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Applicants must be Braggs area residents. The group will service children and senior citizens only. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed. Information: Jack Carner, 487-5067.
THRILLER NIGHT, 7 p.m. Nov. 20, The Roxy theater. Cost: $3 per person. Information: Cassandra Gaines or Amy Lynn, 684-6363.
POOL TOURNAMENT, noon Nov. 21, third Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Entry fee: $25. Information: Michael Zaleski, 781-3660.
ANNUAL MISS/MR. MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, Nov. 21, Roxy Theater. Pageant open to girls from birth to 18 years and boys from birth to 36 months. Eight age groups for girls and two age groups for boys. Categories are beauty, talent, facial, and photogenic. All categories are optional except for the beauty. Winners receive crowns, banners and trophies, and will eligible to ride in the Muskogee Christmas Parade. Information and entry forms: Debbie Morgan, 463-2693.