Area Events

May 22, 2009 12:14 pm

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND DOUBLE DOSE OF PARTIES, old-school style, Friday and Saturday, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Third and Elgin streets. Activities include leg and hard body contests, and The Black Rocker performing. Tickets: $8, advance; or $10 at the door, and available at G-Styles, Accessorize, Smokehouse Bob’s and Flair Grille and Pub.

MOTORCYCLE DINNER FUN, 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: 348-2351 or 441-1352.

TEAM ROPING, Barton Arena of Warner is producing team roping draw pots on Fridays and Saturdays — Fridays, Barton Arena in Warner, 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.

PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.

CHRISTIAN COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Ark of Faith, 401 E. Broadway. Audience members may bring one song, one poem, one two- to three-minute testimony. Refreshments are free.

MUSKOGEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday and 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.

SPRING FUN FLY AND SWAP MEET, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Hatbox Air Field. Three Rivers Area Model Plane Society presents the seventh annual event. This is a fly what you bring, no pressure, no contest fun fly of all sizes, old-timers, and helicopters. If it will fly, bring it. There will be space for registered pilots and vendors to display and sell any modeling related items. No landing fee. Concessions available. Dan Taylor will be cooking up some of his famous hamburgers for lunch. AMA membership required. Frequency control will be in affect. Information: Gaines Smith, 478-8410 or 781-2542.

STORYTIME AT WALDENBOOKS, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Waldenbooks, Arrowhead Mall, 501 N. Main St. Traditional storytelling, clowns, puppets, sing-along songs and guest readers will be featured during the school year. Information: 687-3112.

MEMORIAL SERVICE, hosted by the 43nd Rainbow Division, 10:45 a.m. Monday, Memorial Day, Rainbow Amphitheater, Honor Heights Park. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at Golden Corral for breakfast before meeting at the park.

FREE HEALTH FAIR, held in conjunction with Taft’s 40th annual Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, old school gym, Taft. Free healthy heart checks will be done in the first two hours for those fasting. There also are PSAs, blood drive, cancer screening coupons, door prizes and more. This health fair is open to everyone.

OKAY MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUES, entries sought. Games start Tuesday. Entry fee of $250 per team. Register by Sunday. Information: Shawn Collier, 351-9053.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Wagoner High School. Ministers, parents and grandparents are welcome to support students by attending prayer before school. Information: Peggy Bruce, 485-4902.

TALENT SHOW, Thursday with the children performing at 6 p.m. and adults at 7 p.m., The Roxy theater. Register by noon Wednesday at Muskogee Civic Center.

MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, May 29, Muskogee Civic Center.

DANCE RECITAL, 7 p.m. May 30, Muskogee High School Fine Arts Auditorium, presented by students of Cockle Dance Studio. It’s free and open to the public.

CAGE FIGHTING, May 30, Muskogee Civic Center. Information: Black Eye Productions, 776-5373.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, hosted by Muskogee New Friends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4, first Thursday of the month except for the holiday, Muskogee Civic Center, second floor. Information: Sherri Apperson, 686-9453.

FREE KIDS FISHING RODEO, sponsored by the Port of Muskogee, for children ages 2 to 12, 8 a.m. June 6, Three Forks Harbor, southeast of the Arkansas River Bridge on U.S. 62. Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event. All fishing will be from the banks of the harbor, no boats allowed. Bring you favorite fishing pole. Live bait is allowed. Catch and release with lots of prizes. Registration and information: www.threeforksharbor.com

SKATEBOARD COMPETITION, 1 p.m. June 6, Love Hatbox Sports Complex, sponsored by Love Bottling Co. and BlindSide Skateshop. Entry fee is $10. Entry forms are available the day of the event. Registration sign up will start at noon and must be in no later than 12:30 p.m. Helmets are suggested but not required. Parents must be present for those under 18 for registration. Warm-ups begin at noon. Competition will consist of advanced, intermediate and beginner. Participants will have two one-minute runs. Prizes will be given to the top three in each category. Live DJ ASLAN will be on site. Vendors are welcome. Sponsors wanted and donations needed. Proceeds go to the skate park. Information: Stacey Berry, 348-6355.

ROTARY PARTY IN THE PARK, Wine Tasting, Food and Music, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 6, Honor Heights Park, prior to Symphony in the Park. Tickets available on site for $15 with complementary wine glass. There will be seven Oklahoma wineries there and three companies with cheeses and bread. Information: 680-1239.

MUSKOGEE SUMMER SPECTACULAR BIG CROWN PAGEANT, June 6, Roxy Theater. Registration for birth to 5 years is 9:30 a.m., and 6 and up is 1:30 p.m. Register by May 30 and enter all categories for $100. Registration also available at the door. Information: (573) 223-2310, (573) 776-5423, or e-mail lgarrison@boycomonline.com. Pick up entry forms in Muskogee at Splash ‘n Dazzle at Curt’s Shopping Center or at KTFX 101.7 at ShadowWood Mall, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue.

MISS FORT GIBSON and Junior Miss Fort Gibson Pageant, 7 p.m. June 6, Fort Gibson Auditorium, Fort Gibson High School.

ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT, noon to 5 p.m. June 12, Cobblestone Golf Course. Information: Tim Bales, 681-0690.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. June 13, second Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Free. Enter through the south doors. Information: 687-7571.

THREE FORKS HARBOR MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, benefiting MCCOYS and Women In Safe Home, 8 a.m. June 13, Three Forks Harbor, U.S. 62 and Muskogee Turnpike. Free event to watch. Cost for team entry: $250 for a team of 10. There will be live music and concessions. Information: mccys.org or call Shelly Chitwood, 683-5459, or Treasure McKenzie, 682-2401.

MUSKOGEE GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13. Seven homes in the Country Club area will be on the tour. Ticket sales, plant sale and vendor area is at Harris Jobe Elementary School, 2809 N. Country Club Road. Tickets: $5. Information: Anita Whitaker, 687-6124, or Oyana Wilson, 683-5380

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, noon to 6 p.m. June 19, Elliot Park, corner of Altamont and Tower Hill streets, with art exhibit by Muskogee artist Jason Terrell, area youth groups, choirs, music groups and rappers. Information: Wilma Newton, 781-9248.

JUNETEENTH THREE-ON-THREE BASKETBALL Tournament, 8:30 a.m. June 20, Muskogee Civic Center, presented by Hira Temple 116. To register or for more information, call Skip Franklin, 684-6363 or 360-9922.

LAWMEN AND OUTLAWS, June 20, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.

CAR SHOW, 10 a.m. June 20, First Baptist Church South, Beggs, Oklahoma 16, three miles west of Oklahoma 75. To enter, call 482-3272. There will be a Kidz Zone, prizes and barbecue.

POOL TOURNAMENT, noon June 20, third Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Entry fee: $25. Information: Michael Zaleski, 781-3660.

GRILL CRAZY, Muskogee Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon June 27, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma-grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered on s and Wednesdays. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.

MISS INDEPENDENCE DAY PAGEANT, June 27, Meridian Convention Center, Oklahoma City. The pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 years. Everyone that enters will receive a trophy. There are seven age groups. For entry forms and more information, contact pageant director, Lindsey Hylton, (405) 812-5733 or hylton_enterprises@cox.net, or you may contact Debbie Morgan, assistant director, 463-2693.

LET FREEDOM RING CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3 to 11, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Three Rivers Museum, with activities, music, exhibits and more. Information: 3riversmuseum.com, 686-6624, omhof.com or 687-0800.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT, July 11 and 12. Sign up at the Boys and Girls Club of Muskogee, 322 Callahan. Information: Ken Henshaw, 681-7903, or e-mail henshawken@gmail.com.

SALSA TASTING CONTEST, Muskogee Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon July 25, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma-grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered on s and Wednesdays. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.

RIVER RUMBA, Aug. 28 and 29, Three Forks Harbor. Information: www.exchangeclubmuskogee.org.

GRILL CRAZY II, Farmers’ Market, Aug. 29, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma-grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.

HISTORIC CEMETERY WALKING TOUR, Sept. 12, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.

HATBOX FIELD MEMORIAL IMAA FLYIN, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10, Hatbox Field. Three Rivers Area Model Plane Society presents the seventh annual IMAA flyin. Hatbox Field will be open for fun flying and camper/motor home setup all day Oct. 8. Registration and sanctioned flying starts Oct. 9 and continues Oct. 10. Event landing fee, $20, or $10 per day. AMA and IMAA membership required. Information: Gaines Smith, 478-8410, or gsmith6879@gmail.com.

GHOST STORIES CARAVAN TOUR, Oct. 30 and 31, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.

MUSKOGEE VETERANS PARADE, 2 p.m. Nov. 7, downtown Muskogee. Information, Joel Everett, 684-6302, Ext. 28.

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.

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 over 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.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, Dec. 1 to Jan. 2, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.