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Benefits
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Sept. 4, Blackgum Community Building, west of McQuicks on Oklahoma 100 or one-half mile east of the entrance to Tenkiller State Park. Proceeds benefit the Blackgum Fire Department. Cost: $6, adults; and $5, children. Menu: Pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee, milk.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 4, first Saturday of month, 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.
KEEFETON BUFFET DINNER, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Keefeton Assembly of God Church, 1891 E. 118 Street South, Keefeton. Donations are welcome at the door. Proceeds will be used for a new roof. Everyone is welcome. Information: 348-1025.
BOOK SALE, beginning Sept. 7 and continuing through September, Muskogee Public Library lobby. Several slightly used, nearly new books have been donated for the book sale. Newer hardbacks will sell for $2 and newer paperbacks will sell from 75 cents to $1. Other books will be 50 cents to $1. Proceeds from the book sale go to a special revenue account used for programming and program hosting supplies such as snacks and coffee. Materials will be added throughout the sale. Information: 682-6657.
APPLEBEE’S FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER, a breakfast to support the Muskogee Police Departments K-9 Units, 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 11. Cost: $7. For more information or to buy tickets, come by the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce, 310 W. Broadway, or call 682-2401. Proceeds benefit the Muskogee Police Department K-9 units.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11, second Saturday of the month, Masonic Lodge Alpha No. 12, Lee Street, Fort Gibson. Cost: $5. Information: 441-5405 or 869-8481.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 18, third Saturday of the month, 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.
KELLY B. TODD CEREBRAL PALSY and Neuro-Muscular Foundation Walk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18, Civitan Park. Pre-registration by Aug. 28th will insure a T-shirt. All are welcome to join the walk free of charge and enjoy the fun activities and food available. There will be silent auction baskets to bid on. Proceeds benefit the center. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the event hosting a blood drive. Information: 683-4621.
FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT, three-man scramble, 9 a.m. Sept. 19, Sequoyah State Golf Course, eight miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51, near Hulbert. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Entry: $50 per player. It includes 18 holes of golf, cart, barbecue lunch and raffle ticket for door prizes. Prizes awarded to the top three teams. Information: 346-1511 or e-mail bspa13@valornet.com.
“MUSKOGEE FOLLIES,” produced by Oxford Productions, 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 25 and 26, Muskogee High School Fine Arts Auditorium. The follies will benefit Promoting Animal Welfare Society Inc. Information: www.oxfordmuskogee.com or 682-7326.
MUSKOGEE LIONS CLUB SWING FOR SIGHT CHARITY TOURNAMENT, four-person scramble, Sept. 24, Muskogee Country Club. Cost: $340, individual team; $450, corporate team. Registration and lunch is 11 a.m., and shot gun start, noon. Hole sponsorships are $100. Information: Armstrong Bank, 681-7949, or www.muskogeelions.org.
T.D.H. CANCER RELIEF FUND, in memory of Tommy D. Henson, Sept. 25, UKB Grounds. Chili cook-off and horseshoe tournament begins at 1 p.m. Live music begins at 2 p.m. Proceeds will be going to the families of Hunter Cash Kelly, who was diagnosed with cancer of the eye, and Watie Henson, who has a type of bone cancer. Information: Lucille Henson, 316-4411; or Amanda S. Chuculate, 931-0264.
FRIENDS OF HONOR HEIGHTS PARK MEMBERSHIP DRIVE and Social Event, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Garden Room, Honor Heights Park, just north of the splash pad. Entertainment will be provided by the Heather Nelson Trio, a jazz combo from Oklahoma City. Bratwurst and trimmings will be provided as well as wine, beer and soft drinks. Cost: $10 per person. Members and prospective members are welcome.
WALK MS MUSKOGEE, 9 a.m. Oct. 2, Honor Heights Park. Purpose is to raise awareness and funds to find the cause and cure to multiple sclerosis. There is fun for the family as you enjoy a three-mile walk, roll or stroll around Honor Heights Park. Register online at http://nationalMSsociety.org/walkMSok. Information: 683-4055.
ANIMAL FEST, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9, Honor Heights Park, hosted by Promoting Animal Welfare Society Inc. (PAWS). Information: 686-7297.
MUSKOGEE SENIOR FOLLIES, presented by Cockles Dance Studio, Oct. 22 to 24, Muskogee Little Theatre. Proceeds will benefit the Muskogee Little Theatre building fund. The Muskogee Senior Follies will include a variety of song, dance, and comedic skits. Information: Bob or Isabel Cockle, 684-7250.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Checotah First Assembly of God, 410 N. Broadway. Tables are available for $10 for a 4-foot round, and $20 for an 8-foot rectangle table. Quilts, jewelry, candles and woodworking will be included. Information: 360-2752.
