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CITY DEPARTMENTS
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Monday, November 02, 2009:
Candy for the Troops Help the Blue Star Mothers celebrate Halloween by sending your candy to troops oversees! Children will receive a dollar per pound of candy; a lightsaber toothbrush; and a free coupon to El Chico, McDonald's, Little Ceasar's Pizza and Back in Time Diner.
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Dr. David Jones, DDS
510 N York
Contact For More Info: (918) 683-3137
Tuesday, November 03, 2009:
Native American Spirituality Conference “Native American Spirituality: God, Love, and Community”. Hosted by the Center for American Indians November 3 – 4, 2009.
Location: Bacone College
Contact For More Info: Dr. Pete G. Coser at (918)360-6471
coserp@bacone.edu
Thursday, November 05, 2009:
Parent University Parent University teaches families how to build a stronger family unit through recognizing, building, and encouraging character.
The seminar can help parents learn:
• How to praise children for good character
• What traps to avoid so that recognition is not counterproductive
• How to give public character recognitions
• How to approach family members when you don't see eye-to-eye
• What makes an effective appeal and how to teach it to children
Parent University is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Activities will be available for children age 3 and older while parents attend the seminar.
Presented by the Character Council of Muskogee.
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Sadler Arts Academy Auditorium
Thursday, November 05, 2009:
Evening of Wine & Song Benefitting the Muskogee Nonprofit Resource Center.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Miss Addie's
Contact For More Info: (918) 683-4600
Saturday, November 07, 2009:
Arts & Crafts Show Shop for Christmas, Stay for Lunch, Bring food for Food Pantry and get in Special Drawing.
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Ft. Gibson Methodist Church
302 N. Beauregard
Contact For More Info: (918) 478-4721
Saturday, November 07, 2009:
Muskogee Veterans Parade Pre-parade ceremony at 10:30am: color guard, Mayor's Proclamation and Salute to Veteran's. Time: 11:00am
Location: Market Square
Muskogee Civic Center
Contact For More Info: (918) 684-6302 x28
Monday, November 09, 2009:
2010 Census Presentation This presentation is designed to allow the Census Bureau explain the support they need for gathering the 2010 census. The census affects us all in some way so this is important to our future.
Time: 9:30am
Location: Muskogee Public Library
Grant Foreman Room
Contact For More Info: (918) 682-6657
Monday, November 09, 2009:
Win the Window Contest Win a whole window full of cash and holiday gift merchandise valued at over $1500! The merchandise, donated by downtown businesses, will be on display at Ruth Kelly Studio at Second and Broadway from November 9 to December 3.
To enter the contest, participants must complete an entry form by locating an exact replica of the window merchandise in the downtown stores and determine the value of each item. It’s a Christmas Scavenger Hunt!
The drawing will be made from all correct entries. Entry forms can be obtained from Downtown Muskogee, Inc. or participating merchants and can be turned in at these same locations. All entries must be turned in by 6:30 p.m. on December 3, 2009.
Location: Downtown Muskogee
Contact For More Info: (918) 683-2400
Tuesday, November 10, 2009:
Computer Class We'll be covering Google search, maps, and docs. The main intent of the class is to get attendees comfortable interacting with a PC, so the content and activities will be basic. Class will be held in the computer lab on the 2nd floor. Classes are held on a first-come, first-served basis, no sign-up is necessary.
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Muskogee Public Library
Contact For More Info: (918) 682-6657
Thursday, November 12, 2009:
2nd Annual PTO Chili Dinner and Silent Auction The menu consists of homemade chili with crackers, Fritos, condiments, Snack Cakes and Pop. The charge is $4.00 per person. There will also be a Silent Auction with Theme Classroom Baskets and donated Business Baskets. Donations are needed for the silent auction.
Money raised will go toward stage curtains and the second part of the playground fence. The goal for the evening event is $2,000.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Harris Jobe Elementary Schhol
2809 N Country Club Road
Contact For More Info: Tressa Heytz or Monica Reece
(918) 684-3850
Thursday, November 12, 2009:
Dinner & Silent Auction Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Grace Episcopal Church
Contact For More Info: (918) 687-5416
Sunday, November 15, 2009:
MYPros Muskogee Football Classic Tournament lasts November 15 - 22. This football tournament is for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Location: Love Hatbox Sports Complex
Contact For More Info: Sharon Harper
(918) 284-2314
Thursday, November 19, 2009:
Muskogee County Republican Club Dr. Janet Barresi, candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Education, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Barresi, a retired dentist and former educator founded Oklahoma’s first charter school, Independence Charter Middle School in Oklahoma City and later, Harding Charter Preparatory High School. When asked why she is running for state superintendent, Dr. Barresi said “As a mother first and an Oklahoman second, I don’t believe that our present system of education is adequately preparing our children for the careers and demands that life will present them in the future.” This meeting is open to the public. Time: 7:00pm
Location: Muskogee Public Library
Contact For More Info: (918) 616-1747
www.muskogeerepublicans.org
Friday, November 20, 2009:
Turkey Fever 2009 Featuring music by SPIN and an 80s Costume & Dance Contest. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Ticket includes appetizers, free beer and cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the Pied Piper; Locke Law Office or from any Service League Member. All proceeds benefit local charities. Time: 7:00pm
Location: Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Friday, November 20, 2009:
Thriller Night at the Roxy Cost: $3.00 per person. Dress in Michael Jackson Attire! We will have videos and singing.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Roxy Theater
Contact For More Info: (918) 684-6363
Saturday, November 21, 2009:
Civil War Walk Starts at the Interpretive Center. You may walk at your own speed, or with others, but you must sign in and sign out. Be sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes and appropriate attire for weather conditions. Bring water! Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Honey Springs Battlefield
Rentiesville, OK
Contact For More Info: David (918) 684-2920
Angela (918) 684-2913
Becky (918) 684-2815
Saturday, November 21, 2009:
Boare's Heade Feaste Enjoy an evening with King Henry VIII and Queen Margaret, as you feaste 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, call to reserve tickets) Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Castle of Muskogee
3400 Fern Mountain Road
Contact For More Info: (918) 687-3625
(800) 439-0658
Monday, November 23, 2009:
Star Gazing Gaze at the stars through a telescope with science teacher Richard Martin in the Southwest corner of the parking lot at Muskogee Public Library. If the sky is overcast, gaze at the stars will be rescheduled. Time: 7:00pm
Location: Muskogee Public Library
Contact For More Info: (918) 682-6657
Tuesday, November 24, 2009:
Family Game Night November 22nd - 28th is Oklahoma Family Week. Muskogee Public Library and Smart Start Muskogee will be participating in Oklahoma Family Week by having a “Family Game Night” on Tuesday, November 24th from 5:30-8:30. Family Game Night is a come and go activity so stop by for awhile and play a game with your child. Games will be available for children of all ages. There is no cost for attending and playing games and there will be snacks and prizes.
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Muskogee Public Library
Contact For More Info: (918) 682-6657 x250
Thursday, November 26, 2009:
Garden of Lights View over 1,000,000 shimmering lights as well as the animated displays. Open Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. Donations are accepted. Time: Dusk
Location: Honor Heights Park
Contact For More Info: Muskogee Parks & Recreation
(918) 684-6302
Thursday, November 26, 2009:
Christmas Kingdom Enjoy over 1500 Holiday Inflatables all in one location. The Castleton Village is lit up with scenes made from your favorite holiday inflatables. Thousands of additional lights have been added to this amazing event. Come inside The Castle and have a hot drink or shop in the Castle Gift Shop for that one of a kind gift.
Event lasts Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve/ Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm from Thanksgiving thru January 1
Location: The Castle of Muskogee
3400 Fern Mountain Road
Contact For More Info: (918) 687-3625
(800) 439-0658
Friday, November 27, 2009:
Christmas Bazaar Looking to make some extra cash before Christmas? Do you make any type of arts and crafts? Then set up a booth at our 1st Annual Muskogee Civic Center Christmas Bazaar! Event lasts November 27th and 28th. Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Muskogee Civic Center Arena
Contact For More Info: Amy Lynn
(918) 684-6363 ext. 21
Friday, November 27, 2009:
Trains, Trees and Treasures: Christmas Memories of the Past Bring your Thanksgiving and Christmas visitors to enjoy this special exhibit beginning Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28 and continuing through January 1, 2010. Enjoy special music and refreshments from 2-4 each Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Under age 6 is free. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Three Rivers Museum
220 Elgin
Contact For More Info: (918) 686-6624
Saturday, November 28, 2009:
Arts & Crafts Show November 28th - 29th.
Arts & Crafts show. Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Masonic Temple
121 S 6th Street
Contact For More Info: (918) 683-1174
Sunday, November 29, 2009:
Muskogee Toy Run ABATE of Muskogee is sponsoring a Toy Run benefit for the Shriners Hospital.
Contact For More Info: (918) 772-0660
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