August 29, 2008 11:42 pm
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Benefits
BLACKGUM FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m., today, Blackgum Community Building, Oklahoma 100 1/2 mile east of the entrance to Tenkiller State Park. Cost: $6 adults; $5 children. Menu: Pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee, milk.
MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL TEAM CAR WASH, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, McBride’s Stop-n-Go, 800 N. York St., and Homeland, Okmulgee Avenue and 32nd Street.
TACO DINNER BENEFIT, featuring the Cherokee Adult Choir, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, VFW building, 128 E Choctaw, Tahlequah. Tickets Advance tickets are $5 from any choir member; $6 at the door. The choir has been invited to perform at the 96th annual Cherokee Indian Fair in Cherokee, N.C. in October. The benefit is to help with expenses.
Classes
LUPUS SYMPOSIUM, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Bacone College, Lucy Peters Hall. Lunch provided. The purpose of the symposium is to educate the public about lupus and help newly diagnosed patients. Sponsors: Muskogee and Tulsa support groups, Bacone College and The Lupus Foundation of America, Oklahoma Chapter.
Concerts
BOK CENTER MULTI-FAITH CELEBRATION, 3 p.m. Sunday, BOK Center, Tulsa. Event will honor its opening with a multi-faith celebration with a community choir of more than 300 people and special guest, Sam Harris. Event is free and open to the public.
Dances
ROUND DANCING, 5 to 7 p.m. beginners, 7 to 9 p.m. intermediate, Sundays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Instructors: Pat and Erma Chamberlain. Information: 687-8018.
Events
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. today, fourth Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia. Free. Enter through the west doors. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 962. Information: Alan Zbavitel, Grand Knight, 683-1662 or Joe Brandt, K of C activities chairman, 577-6141.
FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Market Square, Muskogee Civic Center parking lot, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma grown herbs, vegetable and bedding plants, hanging baskets, spring produce, bakery goodies, tamales, herbal products and live bluegrass music. Information: 686-6939.
BOOK SIGNING WITH JACQUELINE COOL, who wrote, “On to Nationals,” 8 a.m. today, Morgan’s Bakery, downtown Tahlequah.
SCHOOL OF HIGHER LEARNING AND DIVERSE EDUCATION, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin. The exhibit includes the history and photographs of the post secondary schools of the Three Forks area. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Connors State College and the educational contributions of Bacone College, Flipper-Key-Davis University, Jessie Duke Richardson’s School of Fine Arts, Muskogee Junior College, Indian Capital Technology Center, Draughn’s Business School, and Spartan School of Aeronautics and featuring their prestigious alumni. Admission: $3, adults, or $1.50, students, with group rates available. Information: 686-6624 or www.3riversmuseum.com.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND OLD SCHOOL PARTY, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, Azalea Inn, 800 S. 32nd St., $5 admission. Music by The Black Rocker. Enter on south side of building, parking available.
FOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH GIVEAWAY, 2540 W. 60th St. North, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Watch for sign on 169 North, turn at the Muskogee Car Auction, and follow signs to church. Information: 687-0301 or 683-0139.
TEAM ROPING, Barton Arena of Warner is producing team roping draw pots on Fridays and Saturdays, Hilltop Arena in Muskogee. Books open, 7 p.m. and close 8 p.m. Information: 463-3269 or 616-9269 or e-mail letsrope@crosstel.net.
SIX-COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Apostolic Faith Church, 103 N. Washington, Sallisaw. Potluck lunch at noon. Information: 733-4259 or zaneandlinda@ yahoo.com.
BOK CENTER RIBBON CUTTING AND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tours are free with music and $1 concessions.
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