COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE, hosted by the Okay PTO, Tuesdays through Fridays through Aug. 8. Drop-off from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Okay Tag Office and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okay Senior Citizen Building.
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW, today through July 31. Free admission. 25 tables of sports-related items for sale or trade, Arrowhead Mall. Information: Larry Yeager, 723-5282 or 740-7519, E-mail vinsprtcrds@hotmail.com.
STARS IN THE SUMMER, Northeastern State University’s Sequoyah Institute in Tahlequah, today to Aug. 9. For tickets $6 to $12. For more information call 458-2075. Downtown Country and River City Players present “Rhinestone Country,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Playhouse on Downing and Muskogee Ave. “Twist and Shout,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets. “Rock Around the Clock,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets. “Country Roots,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Playhouse.
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.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK, featuring “The Wizard of Oz,” 9 p.m. today, Honor Heights Park. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Concessions available. Admission: Free to the non-alcohol event. Dress as your favorite character. Information: 684-6302 or www.muskogeeparks.com.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, featuring “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” rated PG, 9 p.m. today, Wesley United Methodist Church, 313 E. Peak Blvd., west of Hilldale Elementary School. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and bug spray. Drinks and snacks for sale. Information: 687-8333 or 682-4766.
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.
STORYTIME, 1 p.m. Saturdays in July, Waldenbooks, Arrowhead Mall, 501 N. Main St. Activities include Honky the Clown, Tell Your Own Story, Snack Stories, and traditional storytelling. Information: 687-3112.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, 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.
THE 10th ANNUAL SALSA TASTING CONTEST, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, held in conjunction with Muskogee Farmers’ Market, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square. Two salsa categories — “Tomato Salsa” and “Other Salsa” — will be voted on by tasters making a $2 donation to benefit the Muskogee Public Library Summer Reading Program.
FREE BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Muskogee County Health Department. Immunizations plus health fair, vision screenings, Muskogee County EMS Child Passenger Safety, Muskogee Fire Department with a fire engine pumper truck, Muskogee Police Department, Sonic, McDonalds, Department of Education, Tobacco Prevention, SoonerStart, John Crow Foundation, DHS, and Muskogee Public Library. Activities, Prizes, and Fun. Information: 683-0321 or toll free 1-877-596-1596.
SUMMER FREEDOM SERIES, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Grace Hospice, 6400 S. Lewis. Grace Hospice is offering a four-week series of support groups this summer to help people who are dealing with loss and grief. Information 744-7223.
SALLISAW LIONS CLUB RODEO, 8 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 2. Festivities start with a parade at 5:30 p.m. Thursday downtown. A dance will follow the rodeo Aug. 1 and 2 featuring Lost Highway and MS Soundworks. Tickets: $7.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, hosted by Muskogee New Friends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7, first Thursdays of the month, Muskogee Civic Center, second floor. Information: Sherri Apperson, 686-9453.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 9, second Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Free. Information: 687-7571.
BOOK SIGNING WITH GENA SHOWALTER of Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Barnes & Noble, Southroads Shopping Center, 5231 E. 41st St., Tulsa. Her new book, “The Darkest Pleasure,” is No. 13 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Showalter, a New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author of more than 17 novels and anthologies, is known for her romances featuring dark, seductive heroes and strong, appealing heroines, especially in the sub-genre of paranormal romance. Information: www.genashowalter.com.
SOCCER SIGN-UP, hosted by Muskogee’s AYSO Soccer Organization, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23, Muskogee Public Library. Boys and girls ages 4 to 18 are eligible to play.
BOK CENTER RIBBON CUTTING AND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 30, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tours are free with music and $1 concessions.
HOUSTON ROCKETS VS. ORLANDO MAGIC NBA PRE-SEASON GAME, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at the Tulsa Convention Center Box Office, online at www.bokcenter.com, charge by phone at (877) 885-7222 or participating tickets.com outlets. Tickets start at $27 with a limited number of VIP seats available.
MAHENWAHDOSE CREEK STORYTELLER, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Eufaula Indian Community Center. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, featuring the Rockettes, show times vary Dec. 22 to 24, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets: $76, $51 and $27. Tickets will go on sale in September. Group sales available now. Ticket information is available online at www.bokcenter.com, area Homeland stores, Tulsa Convention Center Box Office or by calling 1-877-TULSA-CC. Information: 596-7153.