Pushmataha County Happenings

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CIRCUS

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, sponsored by the Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce, will be in Antlers on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Antlers Fairgrounds (HWY 271) with shows at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Circus Day Schedule: Teant Raising and Tour 9:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Midway Opens (pony rides, moon bounce, giant slide, face painting, concession stands and box office opens). Shows: Get ready for an amazing show the whole family will love. Each show lasts about 90 minutes. Tickets: Advance Ticket Prices - Adults $13, Child (212) or Senior (65+) $8. Advance tickets can be purchased BEFORE circus day from these locations: Pruett’s Food, Sharpe’s Dept Store, Wildlife Heritage Center Museum, Miller Insurance or the Chamber Office. Box Office Prices: Adults $16, Child (2-12) or Senior (65+) $9. Tickets go on sale one hour before each show.

ANNUAL RAISER

The Annual Rufe Cemetery Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the Rufe Fire Station. There will be nachos, hotdogs, and Frito chili pies will be available, and there will also be a fun cake walk. A yearly contribution by each family is vital to the continuing upkeep of our cemetery property. Please make your checks payuable to Rufe Cemetery Association and mail donations to Rufe Cemetery, PO Box 14, Rufe, OK 74755. Thank you for your support to help preserve, beautify, pro

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tect and provide for the continued upkeep and maintenance of our beautiful cemetery.

CHAMBER BANQUET

The Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their Annual Chamber Banquet. It will take place on Saturday, March 25th at The Gather (216 N High Street) in Antlers starting at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more details.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Roundup Cowboy Church Children’s Ministry will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25, 2023, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the RCC in Antlers. Come join us for some fun for kids up to age 12. Bring your extra large baskets because we’ll have eggs running out of our bunny ears. There will be special prizes given away too! Make sure to come on time because these eggs will go fast!

POKER RUN & CHILI COOKOFF

There will be a “Chris Black” Poker Run & PMT’s Chili Cookoff from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Mountain Park/Pine Mountain Trails in Rattan. This is a Poker Run ATV Style. For more information please contact 580-5872758.

FAMILY DAY

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April 15, 2023, starting at 9 a.m. at K River Campground, will be a Family Fun Day Celebration! Free games, bounce house, finger painting, dance-off, live d.j., and a hot dogs and chips lunch. Tournaments: Corn Hole for adult and kid teams (winner receives a custom corn hole set) and Horse Shoes for adult and kid teams (winner receives a custom trophy. $10 per team to enter. 5% off Reservations with T-shirt Pre-purchase. Everyone must check in at the Clubhouse to sign a waiver for the day.

LIBRARY FUN

Mother Goose: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am. Parents, bring you 0-5-year-olds to enjoy infant/parent playtime.

VFW AUXILIARY

VFW Auxiliary post number 3658 would like to invite you to join. If you are interested in joining the VFW Auxiliary, you may contact Gloria Howard at 580-2710448 for membership information.

FOOD BANK & FREE CLINIC

First Baptist Church Community Food Bank is open from 9am to 11:30 every Wednesday. The Free Clinic is open the last Thursday of every month starting at 5 pm. They are both located at 1701 West Main Street: Heading West on Hwy 3 the blue metal building on the left just before the turnpike (previously the Cross

Timbers Church.) Call the Church office for more information. 2983374

TOPS 508

TOPS 508 Antlers meets every Thursday at 3:30-4:30 in the St. James Episcopal Church Hall. Come to a meeting if you are interested in losing weight with a supportive friendly group. Visit WWW.TOPS.ORG to learn more.

ANTLERS NUTRITION CENTER

Effective September 1st, 2022: Pick – up meals available at north door from 10 am -10:30 with reservations; Dining room open 11 am – 12:30 pm, meal served at 11:30 with reservations; Call 298-3622 the day before to reserve- please specify dine-in or pickup. Available to those 60 +.