Nazarene Youth Fundraiser

Tulledega Hills Music Theater will host a NYC Fundraiser beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a Facebook Auction.

The auction will begin at 8 a.m. and ends on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.

“We are accepting donations for the auction,” Teresa Cooper with Tulledega Hills Music Theater said. “Items can include homemade items, garage sale donations, mens items and of course we love gift certificates!”

On Oct. 29, spaghetti plates will be available at 4 p.m. for $10 a plate and include salad, garlic bread and a drink. Delivery and pick-up will be available.

A bake sale is planned from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The fundraiser will end on Saturday night with a concert featuring Becki and Mark Dean at 7 p.m.

All funds raised will go to benefit the Henryetta Church of the Nazarene youth to attend a youth conference in July 2023 in Tampa Bay, Fla.

Tulledega Hills Music Theater is located at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta.

For more information, call 918-707-0343.

Henryetta Main Street Trick or Treat

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Traditional door-to-door Trick or Treating in the community will be held on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Henryetta First United Methodist Church will host a Halloween Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1212 Lake Road.

All area children are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nazarene Trunk or Treat

Henryetta Nazarene Church will host Trunk or Treat at 5 p.m. on Friday at 718 W. Trudgeon.

Oct. 29

Fall Festival

Joy In Life Ministries will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 611 E. Trudgeon in Henryetta.

There will be games, prizes, candy, a variety of food and more.

Gospel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Trunk or Treat

Gospel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church located at 406 E. Spruce will host Trunk or Treat from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Oct. 30

Dewar Fall Fest

Dewar First Baptist Church will host a Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 507 W. 6th Street.

All Dewar and surrounding communities are welcome to attend.

There will be candy, food, games and inflatables.

Nov.

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AHRMA Vintage Nationals

T&S Racing will host their annual AHRMA Vintage Nationals Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6 at Nichols Park in Henryetta.

Additional information will be provided as the event nears.

For more information, call 918-652-1600.

Nov. 11-12

Thrift Sale Fundraiser

Henryetta First United Methodist Church, located at 1212 Lake Road, will host a two-day Thrift Sale Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This gigantic sale will include furniture, electronics, tools, toys, bedding, household items and much more.

All funds raised will go to benefit a new roof for the church.

Nov. 12

Henryetta First United Methodist Church will host a Chili & Bean Fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sides will include coleslaw, cornbread, a drink and dessert.

Delivery will be available. All funds raised will go to benefit a new roof for the church.

For more information, call 918-652-4452.

Nov. 19

VFW Post 539 Flag Drive

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 will host a Flag Drive to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags.

Service life of each cemetery memorial flag is between three and four years, then they need to be replaced.

Cost to replace each worn flag is $1.50. “Please assist us to honor our veterans who have given their all,” Post 539 Flag Chairman Hugh “Rooster” Jackson said.

VFW members will accept donations at Homeland and at the west entrance of Walmart on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Memorial Day, VFW and volunteers place over 2,500 flags at eight area cemeteries in honor of veterans.

In addition to the cemeteries, VFW partnered with the city to place and maintain flags along Main Street. Post 539 is responsible for maintaining them at a cost of approximately $56 per pole and flag.

Any amount of donation you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

If you prefer to mail a donation, send it to VFW Post 539, P.O. Box 1027, Henryetta, OK 744371027.

For more information, contact Rooster at 918650-2443.

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show

Prairie Bell OHCE will host their 40th annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School gym at 307 S. 6th Street.

There will be lots of booths with unique items for sale.

A beautiful floral quilt will be raffled at the end of the show.

The money raised from the quilt raffle will be donated to the Morris Backpack Program and the Okmulgee County Sharks Special Olympics.

Tickets will be available at the Bazaar & Craft Show. You do not need to be present to win.

There are still some vendor booth spaces available. Commercial vendors will be welcomed on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, contact Valerie at 918472-7249.

On-Going Area Events:

Elderly Nutrition Meals

MC Nutrition Services located at 211 S. 11th Street in Henryetta provides meals to those ages 60 and older Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a $1.50 donation.

All senior citizens in the community are encouraged to join in a nutricious and dellicious meal.

For more information, call 918-652-3086.

Angels In Recovery

It’s hard to fight alone. Angels in Recovery is a group designed for women only. Fight your addiction with other women who know the fight you’re facing.

Join Angels in Recovery every Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Youth Building at the Henryetta Nazarene Church located on the corner of 7th and Trudgeon.

Win your battle!

'Rez Recovery” Saturdays

'Rez Recovery' AA meetings with Casey Thomas will be held every Saturday at 4 p.m. at Tulledega Hills Theater located at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta.

Worn Flags Sought

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 is currently collecting used and worn flags that will be properly disposed of during a flag retirement ceremony that is to be announced sometime in the future.

Flags can be dropped off at the Henryetta Free-Lance office located at 302 W. Main Street.

“Instead of throwing away your American flag,” Post 539 Vice Commander Hugh “Rooster” Jackson said, “bring them to the Free-Lance office so we can provide a suitable retirement.”

For more information, call Jackson at 918-6502443.

Community Breakfast

Tulledega Masonic Lodge No. 201 in Henryetta will host a Community Breakfast on the third Saturday of each month.

Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $8 per person.

Lodge No. 201 is located at 402 E. Trudgeon.

NA Recovery Group

Henryetta Nazarene’s New Life Recovery Group will host NA meetings on Thursday nights at 7 p.m.

Meetings will be held in the Youth Building at the church located at 7th and Trudgeon.

The meetings are open to anyone struggling with addiction or family members of those struggling.

Freedom Warriors NA Meetings

Joy In Life Freedom Warriors will host NA meetings every Monday at 7 p.m. at 611 E. Trudgeon in Henryetta.

“You don’t have to battle alone,” Pastor James Page said. “Come connect on Monday nights and gain the strength to succeed.”

Those attending should enter the building through the glass door entrance.

For more information, visit the Joy In Life Freedom Warriors page on Facebook.

County Election Board Meeting Dates

Okmulgee County Election Board recently announced regular scheduled meeting dates for 2022.

All meetings are held at the Okmulgee County Election Board Office at 314 W. 7th Street in Room 102 in Okmulgee.

Upcoming meeting dates and times include: Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.

For more information, contact the election board office at 918-756-2365.

Church of Christ Food Bank

Henryetta Church of Christ hosts their Food Bank on the second Thursday of every month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The church is located at 413 W. Broadway.

FCC Food Pantry

First Christian Church of Henryetta will host a Food Pantry on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 10 a.m. “Nobody in Henryetta should go hungry.” FCC is located at 412 N. 5th Street.

Computer Giveaway by PC Memories, Inc.

PC Memories, Inc., a non-profit corporation, donates refurbished desktop and laptop computers to low income families with children as well as adults, seniors and veterans who live in Okmulgee County.

Applications are available at the Henryetta and Okmulgee Public libraries or online at www.okmulgeepc.com.

Henryetta VFW Post 539 Meeting

For more information about Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 meetings, please contact Commander Otis Seamon at 918-6502416.

American Legion Post 85

New Eligibility: Dec. 7, 1941 – current, honorable discharge. Member meetings will be held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

The American Legion is located at 601 E. Frisco Avenue in Henryetta.

For information call 918-652-9421 between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

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Chili & Bean Dinner Fundraiser