Garage Sale Fundraiser

St. Michael Catholic Church Alter Society will host a Garage Sale Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19.

The sale will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Funds raised will go to benefit evangelistic outreach.

St. Michael Catholic Church is located at 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta.

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.

Bill Baker In Concert

Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Theater, located at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta, will host Bill Baker & Country 3:16 in concert at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and a love offering will be taken.

For more information, call 918-707-0343 or email tulledegahillstheater@gmail.com

Nov. 20

Guest Ministry

Henryetta Church of Christ will host guest ministry with Evangelist Tim Jackson & Family on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the group in song and worship on Sunday morning.

For more information, call Pastor Deron and Karen Lee at 918-951-3862 or 918-378-6888.

Henryetta Church of God is located on the corner of 2nd and Gentry at 202 W. Gentry.

Nov. 21

Dewar Blood Drive

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is teaming up with the City of Dewar for a Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 21 in the Dewar City Hall Community Room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All donors will receive a candy bar with a chance to win a Golden Ticket worth $250 in the form of a Visa gift card.

In addition, donors will receive a nine-inch Fields pie and a choice of a long-sleeve t-shirt, while supplies last.

Several appointments are available for the drive.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, call Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org and choose the “Donate” menu.

Nov. 26

Nazarene Youth Concert

Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Theater, located at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta, will host Henryetta Church of the Nazarene Youth Band in concert on Youth Night, Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 918-707-0343 or email tulledegahillstheater@gmail.com.

Dec. 3

Henryetta Hallmark Christmas

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. with this year’s theme, “Hallmark Christmas.”

The parade will begin around 8th Street, travel east along Main Street then turn right (south) on 4th Street to pass by the gazebo.

Vendors as well as a live Nativity scene will be set up around the gazebo.

There will be warming stations, photo opportunities, games and so much more during the evening.

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.

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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