Things to Do - EVENTS

October 01, 2008 03:46 pm

— 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.

TULSA STATE FAIR, today to Oct. 5. Concerts on the Oklahoma (Main) Stage include: Night Ranger, 8 p.m. Oct. 1; .38 Special, 8 p.m. Oct. 2; Flyleaf, 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Drake Bell, 8 p.m. Oct. 4; and B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal, 3 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: adults, $8; seniors age 62 plus, $4; military personnel, $4 with valid ID; children 6 to 12, $5; and children 5 and under, free.
Information: www.tulsastatefair.com.

HILLDALE FIFTH QUARTER, open to youth after Hilldale High School’s home football games today and Oct. 3, 16 and 31, Grandview Baptist Church, 3608 S. Cherokee Drive.
Information: 683-2477 or www.grandviewbaptist.com.

FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Market Square, Muskogee Civic Center parking lot, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue.
Information: 686-6939.

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.

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

FALL FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE, hosted by Tenkiller Area Community Organization, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4, TACO Building and Grounds, Mullens Drive, Cookson. Lunch will be available.
Information: 457-4689. Donated flea market items be accepted today only.

FALL HISTORIC HOME TOUR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4, presented by The Rogers County Historical Society in Claremore. Tickets: $10 per person and includes entry to five historic homes and refreshments at the Belvidere Mansion. Tickets are available at the Belvidere Mansion, Fourth and Chickasaw 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Information: Marleta McGuire, 341-4902, or the Belvidere Mansion, 342-1127.

SIXTH ANNUAL KIDS FOR CHRIST PICNIC, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4, Eighth and Boston streets, sponsored by Kids for Christ and First Baptist Church Kidsville Ministries. It is open to the public with free barbecue dinners, sno-cones, popcorn and more. There will be live music, bounce house and inflatable toys, clown performances, puppet entertainment, drama skits, crafts, games and fun. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Information: Susan Chepkauskas, 683-4332.

COME HOME TO THE DOME, Oct. 4, indoor practice facility behind Doc Wadley Stadium, following the Northeastern State University vs. Texas A&M, Tahlequah. There will be a casual dinner of barbecue and drinks, music and dancing. Tickets: $8; free, children 12 and under.
Information: www.nsuok.edu/homecoming.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St.
Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.

HATBOX FIELD MEMORIAL 2008 IMAA FLY-IN, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, Hatbox Field, Muskogee, hosted by Three Rivers Area Model Plane Society. Free.
Information: www.trampsrc.org.

REFEREE CLINIC, Oct. 6 to 12, Muskogee Love Hatbox Field, Information: www.muskogeesoccer.org. Send check and paper work to P.O. Box 3725, Muskogee 74402 or contact Tim Dennis, 686-7634. Anyone age 10 and up can be a referee and earn extra money on Saturdays if they pass the test.

FORT GIBSON 4-H FUNDRAISER for Kaitlin Lane, Oct. 7, Runt’s Barbecue, Muskogee. Mention Fort Gibson 4-H so that proceeds will benefit the 4-H junior queen contestant.

FROM YOUR ATTIC TO MAIN STREET, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11, downtown Wagoner. Booth space is $15 for 10X10. Business owners can setup in front of their store for free. Register at Semore Park at 7 a.m. Sponsor: Wagoner Main Street.
Information: Janice Turney, 485-5667, 485-1549, 232-6771; Craig Tubb, 697-4449; John and Linda French, 485-4917.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 11, second Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Free. Enter through the south doors.
Information: 687-7571.

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.

WARNER COW CHIP DAY, Oct. 25, Warner. There will be a parade, cow chip bingo, pageant, music and more. For pageant information or entry form, call Kristi Taylor, 869-8355.

MAHENWAHDOSE CREEK STORYTELLER, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Eufaula Indian Community Center.
Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org.

LESLIE JORDAN, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, John H. Williams Theater, PAC Center, Second and Cincinnati streets, Tulsa. Box office: 596-7111 or www.thelesliejordan.com.

27th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Morris High School Gym, Morris, 66 booths of unique items, sponsored by Prairie Bell OHCE and OSU Extension Center.

MISS OR MR. MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, Nov. 15, Muskogee Civic Center. Pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 and boys from birth to 36 months.
Information: Debbie Morgan, 463-2693.

WAGONER ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, hosted by The Crafty Mamas, Dec. 6 and 7, held in conjunction with Wagoner Christmas shows, Christmas Home Tour and businesses in Wagoner. Vendors are needed with handmade items, ready-made items, or advertise your goods or services. Individuals and/or groups are welcome to do fundraisers.
Information: Teri Hoffman, 485-4679; or Terri Nicholas, 520-5040.

FORT GIBSON CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14, Fort Gibson.

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.

MISS OR MR. AZALEA PAGEANT, March 28, 2009, at the Muskogee Civic Center. Pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 and boys from birth to 36 months.
Information: Debbie Morgan, 463-2693.