Pushmataha County Happenings

If you have an event, activity or meeting and would like to get the word out, please email or call us and we can put it here for FREE! Email to antlersreporter@yahoo.com or call 580-298-3314.

2024 HOMECOMING

The Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the theme for this year’s Homecoming Celebration (which as always, will take place Father’s Day weekend – June 14th through June 16th). The 2024 Theme is – Country Charm “Back roads to home town roots.”

2024 DEER FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR SHOW

SAVE THE DATE!!! The DCTA has announced that the Deer Festival is BACK! It will take place October 4th and 5th. Vendor forms will be available at the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum in Antlers. 10X10 Booth Space for $20! Merchandise sold must be of an outdoor nature! For more information please call 580-298-9933.

FRESH START NUTRITION PROGRAM

The Fresh Start Nutrition Program will take place from 3-4 p.m. at the Antlers Public Library. All lessons include easy recipes and free cooking tools. Program by OSU Extension Community Nutrition Program. Contact OSU NEA Angelia Smith 580-3263359 or email angelica. smith@okstate.edu. April 12th: Shop for Value, Check for Facts.

ANTLERS CLEANUP

Don’t Trash Antlers! Join us for a citywide cleanup of Antlers. Multiple days planned: Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6; and Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4. Those that wish to participate can meet at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Parking Lot in Antlers.

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SOLAR ECLIPSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Pushmataha Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Solar Eclipse Music Festival - which will take place on Saturday, April 6, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Train Depot in Antlers. Food trucks will also be on site. Bands to perform will include: 11:00 a.m. - Zak Jones & Jason Starkey; 1:00 p.m. - 88000; 3:00 p.m. - All For Nothin; 5:00 p.m. - Estrella; 7:00 p.m. - 78 Live and at 9:00 p.m. - Dax and the Dirty South. For more information, contact the Chamber at 580-298-2488.

REDEFINED CONCERT

The Pushmataha Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite the community to a Gospel Concert, absolutely free of charge. Join us for an uplifting evemusic and heartfelt performances on Sunday, April 7, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Antlers Train Depot.

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SCRAP TIRE EVENT

The Pushmataha

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality are hosting a Scrap Tire Collection Event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9am – 4pm at the Antlers Fairgrounds. Residents of Pushmataha County are free to bring old tires to this event. Anyone in the business of selling and or changing tires, any person residing outside of Pushmataha County cannot bring tires to this event. What tires can duty truck tires, motorcycle and moped tires, bus tires and agricultural equipment/ tractor tires. What tires road vehicle tires, Airplane tires, Bicycle tires, Mower/ wheelbarrow tires and not agricultural tires (forklift and other heavy equipment tires). RTR Environmental will remove the old tires after the event. Tires are processed into various products - ground mulch or molded rubber products. For more information, please contact Deputy Kelly Sarro at 580298-2475.

CHOCTAW NATION PRINCESS PAGEANT

The Choctaw Nation Princess Pageant for District 7 will be held in Wright City on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wright City Choctaw Nation Community Center. For more information please contact: Melissa Reich – Royalty and Princess Coordinator at 580380-5972; Regina Tedder 580-298-5501; or Heather Lewis – Wright City Field

LOVE STORY

The Voice of the Bearcats invites you to their annual Spring Show and Dessert Auction! The choir will spend the evening sharing the highs and lows of love using the power of music. The event will take place on April 12, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Antlers High School Auditorium.

ANTLERS TRASH OFF

Antlers Annual April 19th and 20th. Dumpsters will be located at the liquids or paint, no tires, no mattress/box springs, no batteries. For more information please call Antlers City Hall at 580-298-3274.

FINLEY CEMETERY CLEAN-UP DAY

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. Bring your wheel barrow, shovel, rake, prune clippers, gloves and bottled water. Please come show your support and to help out if you have loved one buried here. If it rains, we will meet Saturday, April 27, 2024. Come ye and come all. Please, we need your help on Mowing Fund Donation. Donations for the Finley Cemetery can be given to: First Bank %

Finley Cemetery Fund, Post High Street Antlers, Oklahoma 74523. Please share with your family or friends that also have loved ones at these cemetery of our monetary need as to assist in the maintenance and upkeep. THANK YOU for your support of Finley Cemetery.

OPEN HOUSE:

The Pushmataha County Historical Society is holding an open house on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Brad Gernand has agreed to speak about his 2 Volume History of Pushmataha County “Hardscrabble.” We have asked that he be prepared to answer all of your questions about his book, his writings, and our history. In addition, he will have books to purchase. We look forward to an enjoyable and informative afternoon. Hope to see you there!

BASS TOURNAMENT

The Antlers Rotary Team Bass Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Potapo Boat Ramp at McGee Creek Lake. Entry Fee is $50 per boat, plus $1 membership Payout for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Big Bass. This tournament program. For more information please contact 580364-3183.

SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 27th

The First Annual the Farris Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, will take place on April 27th. More details to come on all the stops. All bikers welcome - $20 entry fee to ride. Dam Adventures will be the live music and an auction. Contact Melissa at (972) 965-6190 if you would like to donate items for the auction. Can’t wait to support our local volunteers!

PUSH CO LUNCH

Pushmataha Hospital Auxiliary will once again be serving food to the public! Lunch will be served from 11am12:30pm, Monday through Friday, out of their Auxiliary room. Lunch will include a full meal with desert and a beverage for only $7.00 each (Sandwich options available at a reduced price). Come by and try a hot, fresh, homemade meal at a discounted price!

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BINGO

“BINGO!! Hosted by Elara Caring. Come join us for a good time of bingo with friends! Fun Prizes! Bingo with Elara Caring Hosts on THE LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, from 10-11:30 at the Antlers Senior Center. Located at 248 NW St. Lunch served afterwards to seniors for a $2 donation. Spot must be reserved for lunch the day before. Call 580-298-3622 to reserve lunch.”

RATTAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunch every Wednesday – lunch starts at 12-noon/ to go orders start at 11:30 a.m. $5 per meal.

PUSH COUNTY REPUBLICANS

Meet the third Thursday of every month in the Community Room at the Pushmataha County Hospital at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

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 580-271-0448 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 - formation. 298-3374

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.