Pushmataha County Happenings

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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!

SELF

CLASS

New Beginnings of SE OK presents “Stun N Run” Women’s Self Defence Class. March 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bearcat Takedown Club Building (old Uhles Drug Store) in Antlers. 4 Week Session, Monday nights, $40 for all 4 sessions. Instructors: Norma Williams - 3x World Champion 20032004 and Victoria Underwood, 2x Oklahoma State Champion 2006 & 2009. Come into Touch of Joy Resale Shop with any questions or to sign up. 116 N High Street.

DEFENSE

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 580-587-2758.

FAMILY FUN DAY

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, danceoff, 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.

BIG BASS RODEO

The 52nd Annual Big Bass Rodeo, presented by the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club, will take place on April 22-23 at Pine Creek Lake, Tournament Headquarters at the pavilion on Rock Creek Point in Little River South Park. Entry Fee of $25 per angler. You may register by mail or at the tournament headquarters on April 21, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. or from 5 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. You must be a member of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club. Memberships are $20 per year or a temporary tournament membership (good for Bass ROdeo only) is available for $5.00.

5K

WALK

MMIW Community Event - 5K & 1 Mi Awareness Walk, honoring missing and murdered indigenous women. May 13, 2023 8 a.m. Antlers Commnuity Center. Registration: 5K $25 - 1 Mi $15. Pre-Registration Deadline: April 19, 2023. On-site registration: Antlers Wellness Center - May 13th - 6:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Race Day Packet Pickup: Antlers Community Center - 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.; Early packet pick-up: Antlers Community Center May 12th 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Program/Informaitonal Booths/Vendor Booths. Presented by the Choctaw Nation Outreach Services Victim Services

AWARENESS

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 +.