July 4 Fireworks and Festivities The City of Okmulgee will be holding their Independence Day festivities at 7:00 p.m., with fireworks taking off at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at
July 4
Fireworks and Festivities
The City of Okmulgee will be holding their Independence Day festivities at 7:00 p.m., with fireworks taking off at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the YMCA Municipal Park.
July 7
Customer Appreciation Fireworks Shoot
Hwy. 62 Fireworks and Main St. Bowl will be presenting their 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Fireworks Shoot starting at 9 p.m. Sat., July 7, at Nichols Park. Bring your lawn chairs for a wonderful show.
July 9
Wilson Baptist VBS
Wilson Community Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School (VBS) for grades K-6th from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri., July 9-13. For more information or a ride call Amy Slone at 918-752-9744.
July 11
Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
The 21st Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival will be held from July 11-15 in Okemah. For more information visit www.WoodyFest.com.
July 13
Dustin Assembly of God Fund Raiser
The Dustin Assembly of God will be holding a Garage Sale Fundraiser on July 13 and 14 to rebuild the fellowship hall. Dustin Assembly is located at 411 Speer St., on Hwy. 9 West next to BD Mart.
July 14
Spokogee Day Festival
The town of Dustin will be having their annual Spokogee Day Festival on July 14. There will be many activities to enjoy.
Sept. 1
Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo
The Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo will take place Sat. through Mon., Sept. 1-3, at Historic Nichols Park’s Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo Arena.
Sept. 3
Annual Labor Day Parade and Celebration
The annual Labor Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Mon., Sept. 3, on Main St. Lots of activities will follow throughout the town.
On-Going Area Events:
PC Memories
PC Memories is a non-profit corporation that has 25 FREE refurbished desktop computers to give out in July to low income families, adults, veterans, and seniors, in Okmulgee County. Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Henryetta Public Library and Okmulgee Public Library. Deadline to receive post marked applications is June 30. For more information call 918-557-1379 or visit www.okmulgeepc.com.
Al-anon Meetings
Al-anon Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., every Tues., at the First Christian Church located at 5th and Cummings.
Monthly VFW Meeting
The Henryetta VFW Post 539 will have a meeting the 1st Tues. of every month. All veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Bill Goodner at 918-652-7103.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meetings are Thurs. evenings with the check in starting at 5:30 p.m. and meetings starting at 6 p.m. at the Tulledega Hills Baptist Church, 3000 W Main.
Lost and Found NA
Anon-smoking NAmeeting is now available four days each week at the First Christian Church, Okmulgee, on the corner of 8th and Seminole Streets. Meetings will be at 7 p.m. on Mon., Thurs., and Fri. and at 2 p.m. on Sat. Entry is around the back and down the stairs.
Hoffman Fellowship
Hoffman Fellowship is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and family oriented event. The center is now open on Sat. at 5 p.m. For more information, call Ruby at 918-652-8440.
American Legion Post 85
Monthly meetings for members of the American Legion Post 85 are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all eligible veterans. TheAmerican Legion is located at 601 E. Frisco Ave, Henryetta. For information call 918-652-9421.
OSUIT offers Free GED Classes
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is offering free GED classes through theirAdult Basic Education program. Classes are on Mon., Tues., and Wed. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Dewar Indian Community Center and Tues. and Thurs. from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Henryetta High School Stem Building. For more information, please contact Jan Colombin at 918-752-7890 or jcolombin@okmulgee.k12.ok.us or Amie Johnson at 918-752-4813 or ajohnson@henryetta.k12.ok.us.
Serenity Club AA
Anon-smokingAAmeeting is now available four days each week at the First Presbyterian Church, Okmulgee, on the corner of 9th and Seminole Street. Meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on Mon. and at 12:30 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Fri. Entry is through the north door on 9th Street. Need a ride? Call Leo at 918-304-7984.
Cub Scouts Meet
Henryetta Cub Scouts will meet each and every Mon. night at the First Baptist Church across from Homeland at 6:30 p.m. Any boy in grades 1-5 are welcome to come join the Scouts.
Bingo at the Elks Lodge
The Elks Lodge holds Bingo every Tues. night at the Lodge, 701 South Mission. Bingo is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Snack bar available.
Project H.E.A.R.T. Serves Lunch to Senior Citizens
Project H.E.A.R.T serves lunch Mon. through Fri. of each week at the Senior Nutrition Building located at 211 S. 11th Street in Henryetta. The meal is served each day at noon. The only guideline is that you must be 60 years of age. They also deliver meals to those who are homebound within the Henryetta area. For more information, please call 918-652-3086.