Events

CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY, Sept. 3 to 5, Tahlequah. Information: http://holiday.cherokee.org.

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 it for dinner in the area. Information: 913-1690 or 441-1352.

AUTO RACES, 7:30 p.m. Fridays through September, Outlaw Motor Speedway, U.S. 69 between Checotah and Muskogee on the Wainwright exit. Gate opens at 5 p.m. Cost: $10, adult; and $5, weekend; 6 to 12, $5; 6 and under, free. Information: 687-9200 or www.outlawmotorspeedway.com.

THUNDERBIRD SPEEDWAY, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Saturday night racing, T.O.M.S (Turing Outlaws Mini Stock Series), $250 to win to $45 to start. Regular points race is sponsored by: Muskogee Lock and Key. Cost: $7, $8 and $30. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is plenty of lawn and stadium seating. Information: www.thunderbirdspeedwaymuskogeeyalosite.com.

MUSKOGEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through October, Muskogee Civic Center Pavilions, Fifth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. The market has Oklahoma-grown fruits, veggies, plants, flowers, herbs and meats; baked goods, handmade crafts, natural body care products and more.

CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY CAR SHOW, 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 5, Cherokee Casino, four miles south of Tahlequah on U.S. 62. Registration for the car show is open until 2:30 p.m. the day of the event and judging begins at 3 p.m. Winners of each class will be presented a trophy at the 4 p.m. presentation. Registration cost is $15 and includes a dash plaque, logoed chamois, T-shirt, raffle drawing ticket, $10 rewards play and a $10 coupon to River City Cafe. As part of the day’s festivities at Cherokee Casino, there will be two free concerts — Badwater at 2 p.m. and Nick Gibson at 8 p.m. Information: http://holiday.cherokee.org or 453-5536.

TULSA HOUSE BEAUTIFUL SHOW, presented by The Journal Record, noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12, QuikTrip Center in Expo Square, Tulsa. Sponsor: News On 6. Admission: $8, adults; $6, seniors 65 and over; and free, children 12 and under. Discount tickets are available online at www.TulsaHomeShow.com. Information: www.TulsaHomeShow.com or (405) 706-7484.

FOUR-PERSON GOLF SCRAMBLE to benefit the Fort Gibson Education Foundation, 1 p.m. Sept. 10, Muskogee Country Club. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Entry free is $100 per person, with a 25-team limit. Prizes will be awarded including trophies for the top three teams. To reserve your team or to sponsor a hole, contact Barry Steveson, 869-2549 or Tonya Wallace, 348-5778. All donations are tax deductible.

MUSKOGEE SILENT DINNER for the Deaf Community, 6 p.m. Sept. 10, Arrowhead Mall food court. Food may be purchased from any mall food vendor. Come visit and meet old and new friends. Deaf, hard-of-hearing and anyone wanting to learn sign language is welcome. Information: DeafCom@yahoo.com.

FREEDOM WALK 2010, sponsored by Downtown Muskogee Inc., 8 a.m. Sept. 11, Muskogee Civic Center/Centennial Trail. The Freedom Walk is intended to call Americans to reflect upon the events of 9/11 and remember the victims, their families and those who responded on that day. Veterans serving today also will be honored. Information: 683-2400 or muskogeemainstreet@gmail.com.

MID-STATES COWBOY BIT AND SPUR SHOW, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11, Craig County Fairgrounds, Vinita. Free admission. Come to view, exhibit, buy, sell or trade bits, spurs and all kinds of working ranch cowboy gear. New dealers welcome. Breakfast and noon meal provided by Dog Creek Outfitters, Purveyors of authentic chuck wagon cooking. Information: www.bitsandspurs.com or Hurley Hughes, 343-0149.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH BLOCK PARTY, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Douglas Maxey Park, corner of South Seventh Street and West Southside Boulevard. There will be free food and family oriented activities, presented by Rayfield Baptist Church. Information: William Hooks, 441-0564.

HIRA TEMPLE 116 AND HIRA COURT 155 Potentate/Commandress Ball, 9 p.m. Sept. 11, VFW Post, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Party following at Trinity Lodge 84, 24th Street and Military Drive. The ball will honor Illustrious Potentate Todd King and Illustrious Commandress Betty McConnell. Music by Mistro G Entertainment. Cost: $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

FREE HEALTH SCREENING, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 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.

CHRISTIAN COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17, third Friday of the month, Ark of Faith, 401 E. Broadway. Audience participation set for sharing a song, poem, dance, or skit. Refreshments. Information: Sally Weiesnbach, 682-8411.

MUSKOGEE REGIONAL FAIR, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, Muskogee Fairgrounds. Admission is free. Activities include sprint car races, bull riding, photo contest, karaoke contest, rides, food, games, nightly entertainment. Information: 687-4406.