Submit calendar items and photos by Wednesday for Friday’s Weekend section. Please include your phone number. E-mail features@muskogeephoenix.com, fax 684-2865 or mail to Features, P.O. Box 1968, Muskogee 74402. For information, phone Features Editor Leilani Roberts Ott, 684-2908.
BLOCK PARTY, 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Magnolia Gardens, 3211 Chandler Road, under the awning on the west side of the building. There will be hot dogs, chips, prizes and more.
REMEMBERING THE “FORGOTTEN WAR” IN KOREA, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July 31, Muskogee Public Library. The display was created by Ellen “Cowboy” Johnson and features information on the facts of the Korean war as well as specific battles such as Heartbreak Ridge. Also featured is the Eastern Oklahoma Chapter 177 veterans of the Korean War. Information: Rhonda Lee, 682-6657, Ext. 250.
COOKSON JUBILEE, gates open 4 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday, Tenkiller Area Community Organization building and grounds. Arts and crafts, Cookshack BBQ, Just Desserts, Kids’ Things, Jubilee T-shirts, food vendors and more. Oklahoma Heartland Band, Jason Meadows, Carrigan Bradley performing. Parking $5. Admission $20. Free tickets available by listening to KEOK 102.1, KTLQ 1350, KTFX 101.7, KFOX 102.5. No alcohol or ice chests. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
MOTORCYCLE DINNER FUN, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, weather permitting, Steve’s Tractor, 301 E. Okmulgee Ave. It is open to all people who ride any motorcycle, any age. The group will select a restaurant and ride to for dinner in the area. Information: 348-2351 or 441-1352.
NSU STARS IN THE SUMMER SERIES featuring Downtown Country and River City Players, choose from four Branson-style shows, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.. Saturdays, through Aug. 8. Downtown Country presents “Rhinestone Country 2” and “Turn Your Radio On” while River City Players presents “Centennial Soundtrack” and “River City Sockhop.” Downtown Country is at NSU Playhouse, corner of Downing and Muskogee, Tahlequah. River City is at the Shawnee Street Theater, corner of Downing and College streets, Tahlequah. Tickets: Adults, $12; NSU alumni/employees, $10; seniors/groups of 20 or more, $8; students/children, $6. Book a ticket for a June performance and get $1 off your ticket price. Presented by Northeastern State University. Sponsored by Tahlequah Area Tourism Council. Reservations: 458-2075.
PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.
STANLEY CATTLE CO. TEAM ROPING, 10 roping with an eight incentive, three for $30. All fresh cattle. Practice at 6:30 p.m., roping at 8 p.m. Fridays, Fort Gibson Roundup Club, three and one-half miles east of Fort Gibson on U.S. 62. Information: David Stanley, 931-1282, or Jeff Denton, 230-5378.
PHOTO WALK, hosted by Muskogee Shutterbug Club, 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, 401 S. Third St., and downtown. It is part of a Worldwide Photo walk that day. A photo walk is a social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers. After the event, attendees are welcome (but not required) to submit their photos online for judging and prizes, providing an opportunity to showcase Muskogee. Everyone is welcome. Sign up is required and limited to 50 people. Go to http://worldwidephotowalk.com/muskogee-ok-usa/ for more information and to sign up, or call Mandy Lundy, 478-4136.
MUSKOGEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered through October. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.
TAHLEQUAH FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October, parking lot of the First Lutheran Church behind Reasor’s. The market offers local produce, breads, cookies, meats and eggs. Information: 456-7598 or www.tahlequahfarmersmarket.com.
POOL TOURNAMENT, noon Saturday, third Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Entry fee: $25. Information: Michael Zaleski, 781-3660.
BOOK SIGNING with Frances Walker of McAlester, a retired Muskogee elementary teacher, Saturday, Hastings Book and Music. Her new novel is “Donna’s World,” published by Publish America. Walker taught elementary music at Cherokee Elementary school for several years as well as fifth grade. She also taught one year at Ben Franklin Science Academy. The book is a novel situated in a small Oklahoma town similar to Muskogee and other area towns.
LEMONADE PROMENADE, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square. Enjoy lunch and lemonade while listening to bluegrass and country music.
SALSA TASTING CONTEST, Muskogee Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon July 25, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma-grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.
CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW, sponsored by One Way Outreach, July 25. Proceeds from entry fee go toward weekend feeding program for school children. Entry fee is $15 per category. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Special prizes will be awarded for best helmet and best rims. Vendor spaces available. Three-on-three basketball tournament also for those 8 to adult. For registration call, 680-0950, 351-3613, 391-2005 or 681-4092.
FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 28, Muskogee County Health Department, 530 South 34th St. Immunizations plus vision screenings, Muskogee County EMS Child Passenger Safety, Cherokee Nation Three Rivers Health Center, Muskogee Fire Department, Muskogee Police Department, McDonalds, Department of Education, Tobacco Prevention, SoonerStart, Muskogee Public Schools, Project C.L.E.A.R., Department of Human Services, and Muskogee Public Library. Activities, Prizes, and Fun. Information: 683-0321, or toll free (877) 596-1596.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, hosted by Muskogee New Friends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6, first Thursday of the month except for the holiday, Muskogee Civic Center, second floor. Information: Sherri Apperson, 686-9453.
SESAME STREET LIVE “Elmo’s Green Thumb,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25 and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 26, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Tickets: $15 and $18. A limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats are available. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information or to charge tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.
RIVER RUMBA, Aug. 28 and 29, Three Forks Harbor. Information: www.exchangeclubmuskogee.org.
GRILL CRAZY II, Farmers’ Market, Aug. 29, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma-grown fresh produce, plants, herbs, flowers and bakery goods are offered on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Information: Doug Walton, 686-6939.
HISTORIC CEMETERY WALKING TOUR, Sept. 12, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.
HATBOX FIELD MEMORIAL IMAA FLYIN, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10, Hatbox Field. Three Rivers Area Model Plane Society presents the seventh annual IMAA flyin. Hatbox Field will be open for fun flying and camper/motor home setup all day Oct. 8. Registration and sanctioned flying starts Oct. 9 and continues Oct. 10. Event landing fee, $20, or $10 per day. AMA and IMAA membership required. Information: Gaines Smith, 478-8410, or gsmith6879@gmail.com.
GHOST STORIES CARAVAN TOUR, Oct. 30 and 31, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.
MUSKOGEE VETERANS PARADE, 2 p.m. Nov. 7, downtown Muskogee. Information, Joel Everett, 684-6302, Ext. 28.
CHRISTMAS IN DEPOT DISTRICT, Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2010, Three Rivers Museum and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Exhibits, music and fun for the family. Information: 3riversmuseum.com, 686-6624, omhof.com or 687-0800.
BOARE’S HEADE FEASTE, 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21, The Castle of Muskogee 3400 Fern Mountain Road. Enjoy an evening with King Henry VIII and Queen Margaret as you feast on a four-course repast and enjoy amazing entertainment. Remember to wash both of your hands because they become your eating utensils for the evening. Limited seating. Reservations or information: 687-3625 or (800) 439-0658.
GARDEN OF LIGHTS, dusk to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, Honor Heights Park. View over 1,000,000 shimmering lights as well as the animated displays. Donations accepted. Information: Muskogee Parks and Recreation, 684-6302.
CHRISTMAS KINGDOM, 7 to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road. Enjoy more than 1,200 holiday inflatables. The Castleton Village is lit up with scenes made from your favorite holiday inflatables. Thousands of additional lights have been added. Come inside The Castle and have a hot drink or shop in the Castle Gift Shop. Information: 687-3625 or (800) 439-0658.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, Dec. 1 to Jan. 2, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.
“CURIOUS GEORGE,” live on stage, Dec. 3 to 6, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets are $15, $18, $23 and $29 and go on sale Sept. 28. Tickets are available online at www.bokcenter.com, Reasor’s stores, Arby’s Box Office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.
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