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 580-2989933.
MEETING
Push. Co. Retired Educators and Support Personnel will meet Wednesday, May 1, at the Push. Co. Hospital Auxiliary Room. We will have lunch/meet at 11:00 am.
ANTLERS CLEANUP
Don’t Trash Antlers! Join us for a citywide cleanup of Antlers. Multiple days planned: 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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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 per - er, Payout for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Big Bass. This scholarship program. For more information please contact 580-364-3183.
SAVE THE DATE APRIL 27th
The First Annual - ing 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!
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PUSH CO HOSPITAL LUNCH
Pushmataha Hospital Auxiliary will once again be serving food to the public! Lunch will be served from 11am-12:30pm, 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!
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 580-2983622 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 information. 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.