The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter will host a benefit dinner Monday, Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission in Okmulgee. The event will feature spaghetti, salad, French bread, a drink and dessert for $10 per person or $5 for children ages 3-12; 2 and under eat free. Call the shelter at 918-756- 9098 for tickets or to place togo orders, which can be paid for when they are picked up. Pictured with tickets for the event are Kerri Jackson, program manager; Brenda Brewer, Executive Director, and Liz Thompson, administrative assistant. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle for $1 or $5 for six tickets. You don’t have to be present to win. PATRICK FORD