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IOOF LODGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Odd Fellow Lodge, one and one-fourth miles south of Wagoner, Oklahoma 16. Menu: Sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancakes and drinks. Cost: $5, adults; $3, children ages 6 to 12; and free, children under age 6.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, second Saturday of the month, Masonic Lodge Alpha No. 12, Lee Street, Fort Gibson. Cost: $5. Information: 441-5405 or 869-8481.
TEACHERS APPRECIATION DAY AND FILL THE BUS CAMPAIGN, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 220 Elgin.
AN EVENING IN THE PARK, presented by Muskogee Civitan Club, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Civitan Park. It is benefiting the handicapped accessible playground. Music is by Mercy Strings, Meaghan McCawley, and A New Direction playing bluegrass, country and gospel. Inflatables for the kids, food available. Bring lawn chairs. Free admission. Donations accepted.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Aug. 15, third Saturday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 4815 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $2, children under 12. Menu: Eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, buckwheat pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. Proceeds directly support local Disabled American Veterans and their families.
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, Spencer Memorial United Methodist Church, 541 N. Seventh St. The men of the church will be cooking and serving eggs your way, hash browns, choice of bacon or sausage links, biscuits and gravy, coffee or juice for $6.50. Call the church at 682-2823 or 360-4308 to leave an order for pick-up or dine inside.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, hosted by Sonic Drive-in, 1921 N. York St. There will be a live band, Jupiter jump and more. Those who donate school supplies will receive a free cherry limeade.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 5, first Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $5, adults; $3, children under 12. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee or juice, milk. Proceeds benefit the comfort items for the VA Medical Center veterans and families.
MUSKOGEE NOON LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Muskogee Country Club.
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, benefits the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Center. Information: Donna Taylor, 683-6600.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, Dec. 5, evening Christmas Home Tour benefiting the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Center. Information: Donna Taylor, 683-6600.
WAGONER ROSE GARDEN CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Cost: $10. Proceeds benefit the Wagoner Rose Garden Club community projects.