Area calendar of events

Dec. 12

Tiny Tots StorytimePatrick Lynch Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 63 meeting 7 p.m.

Coffee, color, and conversationSpiro Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Second Chances Recovery Meeting 6 p.m.

Good Samaritan Kitchen 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 13

Narcotics AnonymousWednesdays at 6 p.m., Outreach Center, Spiro

Dec. 14

Budding Bookworm Storytime- Wister Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m.

Lil’ Rascals Story TimeSpiro Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Men’s Group & Ladies Group at 6:30 p.m., Howe, 633 Recovery

Heavener VFW Bingo at VFW Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Sons of the Conferderacy meeting 6 p.m.

Dec. 15

Little One’s Story Time- Arkoma Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Story Time- Heavener Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Good Samaritan Kitchen 4:30 pm

Open Mic Jamboree at DAV building, 6-9 p.m.

Dec. 16

Story Time- Patrick Lynch Public Library from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Craft Fair at Long Lake Resort Banquet Room (35740 U.S. Highway 59 South, Poteau) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shirts, jewelry, gifts and more. For more information, contact 918-647-8140.

Creating with CricutHeavener Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Heavener Lion’s Club Annual Christmas ParadeDowntown Heavener starting at 6 p.m.

Bokoshe Christmas ParadeMain Street in Bokoshe at 3 p.m.

Dec. 18

Book Talk, ChristmasArkoma Public Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

A Good Ole Country Christmas Parade 6 p.m. in Talihina

Dec. 19

Tiny Tots StorytimePatrick Lynch Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)Patrick Lynch Public Library from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

DAV Chapter 63 veterans counselor

Second Chances Recovery Meeting 6 p.m.

Good Samaritan Kitchen 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 20

Narcotics Anonymous 6 p.m., Outreach Center, Spiro

Dec. 21

Budding Bookworm Storytime- Wister Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Man Group & Ladies Group- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Howe, 633 Recovery

Heavener VFW BingoEvery Thursday at VFW Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Poteau Kiwanis Clubnoon at Western Sizzlin

Dec. 22

Little One’s Story TimeArkoma Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m.

Story Time- Heavener Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m.

Open Mike JamboreeFriday at DAV building, 6-9 p.m.

Dec. 25

Community Christmas Dinner to-go meals at Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center cafeteria in Poteau 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meals are free of charge. Contact Suzette Powers at 918-649-4163 to volunteer for this event or arrange deliveries.

Dec. 26

Good Samaritan Kitchen- 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 27

Narcotics Anonymousat 6 p.m., Outreach Center, Spiro

Dec. 28

Lil’ Rascals Story TimeSpiro Public Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Man Group & Ladies Group- at 6:30 p.m., Howe, 633 Recovery

Heavener VFW BingoEvery Thursday at VFW Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Poteau Kiwanis Clubat noon at Western Sizzlin

Dec. 29

Little One’s Story TimeArkoma Public Library from 10-11 a.m.

Story Time- Heavener Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m.

Open Mike Jamboree at DAV building, 6-9 p.m.

Dec. 30

Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center parking lot 11 a.m.

Dec. 31

New Year 2024 Big Ol Party- 21+ event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available from Poteau Chamber of Commerce, call 918-647-9178 for more information