PUMPKIN PATCH, hosted by New Hope Assembly of God, 110 W. 58th St. S., two miles south of Peak Boulevard on U.S. 64, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bring your children for face painting, pumpkin painting, games, and more. Pumpkins will be for sale. Information: 683-2139.
TRICK-OR-TREAT, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Grace Living Center, 4717 W. Okmulgee Ave. Trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited to come by for candy. Information: 683-2914.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED STABLES, dark to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October, Old Lake Eufaula State Park Horse Stables, Checotah. Includes a walk through the old stables, ride an open tram down the trail of terror. Information: 689-4607. Web site: http://www.oklahomaparks.com.
MOTORCYCLE DINNER RUN, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, weather permitting, Steve’s Tractor, 301 E. Okmulgee Ave. It is open to all people who ride any motorcycle, any age. The group will select a restaurant and ride to for dinner in the area. Information: 913-1690 or 441-1352.
CHRISTIAN COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Ark of Faith, West Broadway. There is food and audience participation set where you can do one song, skit, poem, scripture or three- to four-minute testimony. Information: Sally Weiesnbach, 682-8411.
CRAWL THROUGH MAZE, benefiting Calvary Faith youth, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, across from four-mile stop on U.S. 62. Cost: $2 per round. Hot chocolate, apple cider, popcorn and soft drinks will be for sale.
STANLEY CATTLE CO. TEAM ROPING, 10 roping with an eight incentive, three for $30. All fresh cattle. Practice at 6:30 p.m., roping at 8 p.m. Fridays, Fort Gibson Roundup Club, three and one-half miles east of Fort Gibson on U.S. 62. Information: David Stanley, 931-1282, or Jeff Denton, 230-5378.
MUSKOGEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered through October. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.
TAHLEQUAH FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October, parking lot of the First Lutheran Church behind Reasor’s. The market offers local produce, breads, cookies, meats and eggs. Information: 456-7598 or www.tahlequahfarmersmarket.com.
BOOK SALE, Saturday to Nov. 7, Muskogee Public Library, southeast room on the first floor. The library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST, view winners Saturday, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. Information: 681-4733.
SPOOKY SWIM HALLOWEEN FUN, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. Tickets are $5 per child for ages 3 to 12. Goodie bags and prizes available.
CITY OF OKAY 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. Live music with Chrome Molly playing rock ‘n’ roll, Highway 80 playing country and bluegrass; Walker Family, singing old-time gospel; and Collision performing gospel. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest and barbecue cook-off along with arts and crafts, and informational booths, food and drinks. Event is alcohol free. Information: Mustang Grill, 682-2610.
BOOK SIGNING, Tulsa’s Barbara Howell signing copies of her book, “Splinters: The Pain, The Passion, The Point,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Muskogee Public Library, during the library’s annual book sale. Information: www.SplintersBook.com.
TRICK-OR-TREATERS, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Keefeton Volunteer Fire Department, Keefeton. All children welcome.
TRINITY TREATS, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Family Worship, 500 E. Poplar, Fort Gibson. This is a drive through trick or treat event for children ages 3 to 12. The church will be giving away candy, popcorn balls, candied apples, and other surprises.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Muskogee First Church of the Nazarene, 2700 E. Peak Blvd.
SURVIVOR GAME, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Destiny Family Church, 1500 N. Highway 69. There will be a hayride and hot dogs with Fear Factor and Restored by Fire performing. Information: Roger Hughes, 845-0568, and Donna Emmons, 230-6175.
HALLOWEEN DANCE, 9 p.m. Saturday, Taft Resource Center, sponsored by Girlfriends Production. There will be prizes for best costume. The dance is open to adults age 25 and up.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, hosted by Muskogee New Friends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5, first Thursday of the month except for the holiday, Muskogee Civic Center, second floor. Information: Pat Adams, 687-5739.
FREE DINNER, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Abiding Life Church, 1407 Callahan St. Meal includes beans, cornbread and drink. Information: 680-0070.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10, second Tuesday of the month, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. HomeHealth Care of Oklahoma will test blood pressure, blood sugar tests and cholesterol screening once every three months for those members who come regularly. Information: 684-6310.
CHRISTMAS IN DEPOT DISTRICT, Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2010, Three Rivers Museum and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Exhibits, music and fun for the family. Information: 3riversmuseum.com, 686-6624, omhof.com or 687-0800.
POOL TOURNAMENT, noon Nov. 21, third Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Entry fee: $25. Information: Michael Zaleski, 781-3660.
ANNUAL MISS/MR. MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, Nov. 21, Roxy Theater. Pageant open to girls from birth to 18 years and boys from birth to 36 months. Eight age groups for girls and two age groups for boys. Categories are Beauty, Talent, Facial, and Photogenic. All categories are optional except for the Beauty category. Winners receive crowns, banners, and trophies, and will eligible to ride in the Muskogee Christmas Parade in December. Information and entry forms: Debbie Morgan, 463-2693.
BOARE’S HEADE FEASTE, 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21, The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road. Enjoy an evening with King Henry VIII and Queen Margaret as you feast on a four-course repast and enjoy amazing entertainment. Remember to wash both of your hands because they become your eating utensils for the evening. Limited seating. Reservations or information: 687-3625 or (800) 439-0658.
GARDEN OF LIGHTS, dusk to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, Honor Heights Park. View more than 1,000,000 shimmering lights as well as the animated displays. Donations accepted. Information: Muskogee Parks and Recreation, 684-6302.
CHRISTMAS KINGDOM, 7 to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road. Enjoy more than 1,200 holiday inflatables. The Castleton Village is lit up with scenes made from your favorite holiday inflatables. Thousands of additional lights have been added. Come inside The Castle and have a hot drink or shop in the Castle Gift Shop. Information: 687-3625 or (800) 439-0658.
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29, Muskogee Masonic Temple, 121 S. Sixth St. Vendors welcome with 10X8-foot booth with table for $50. Deadline for vendor registration is Nov. 1. Call 683-1174. Profits benefit the historic Muskogee Masonic Temple.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, Dec. 1 to Jan. 2, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.
“CURIOUS GEORGE,” live on stage, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, BOK Center, 200 S. Denver, Tulsa. Tickets are $13, $16, $21 and $27. Tickets are available online at www.bokcenter.com, Reasor’s stores, Arby’s Box Office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.
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October 29, 2009



