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September 8
September 6, 2023
September 8

The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee.

September 11 B.A.L.L. Group |

The Be Active Live Longer Group of First Baptist Church will meet Monday, Sept. 11, instead of Sept. 4. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 5th & Seminole in Okmulgee, with a potluck lunch to follow.

September 21

Prayer at the Square |

Mayor of Okmulgee Mickey Baldwin and Commissioner Erik Zoellner will host a Prayer at the Square Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. on the 6th Street sidewalk in downtown Okmulgee. The event will focus on peace, love and joy over the community.

September

29-30 Dewar All-School Reunion | The Dewar All-School Reunion will be held Friday, Sept. 29, with a mixer in the school cafeteria at 5 p.m. and the Dewar High School football game to follow at 7 p.m. Both are free to Dewar Alumni. A dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Dewar First Baptist Church. The meal will be served at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 (ages 80+ are free). Pay by Venmo at Dewar Alumni Association or mail a check to P.O. Box 346, Dewar, OK 74431 by Sept. 5. Include name, graduating class and number of tickets. Email dldhester@aol.com for more information.

Ongoing Events

The Food Pharmacy | The Dunbar All-School Alumni announces The Food Pharmacy, Helping Healing Hunger for those in Need. The event will be held the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Dunbar Community Center, 420 E. 2nd St. in Okmulgee. For donations, contact Tamra Turner at 918-812-2041.

Okmulgee Headstart & Early Headstart Enrollment | Enrollment for Okmulgee Headstart & Early Headstart is currently underway for 3- and 4-year-olds Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 4300 N. Wood Drive.

Okmulgee County Republicans | The Okmulgee County Republicans meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10, 730 W. 6th Street. The business meeting for registered Republicans begins at 6 p.m. and the general meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m.

Black History Classes | Black History Classes will be held each Tuesday this summer beginning July 11 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at 1118 E. 3rd St. in Okmulgee. Contact Rae Ann Wilson at 918756-5191, 918-510-5191 or Rawbigmamma@sbcglobal. net for more information. All ages are welcome.

American Legion Coffee for Veterans | American Legion Post 10 will hold Free Coffee for Veterans each Saturday, from 7:30-11 a.m. Stop by the post, located at 6th & Okmulgee, with your war stories.

Community-Wide Hymn Sing | Calvary Baptist, 13th & Belmont in Okmulgee, invites the public to attend the 2nd Sunday Community-Wide Hymn Sing the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

Okmulgee County Democrats | The Okmulgee County Democrats meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union, 1801 E. 4th St. in Okmulgee.

NAACP Meetings | The Okmulgee NAACP Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago in Okmulgee. The meetings are open to the public.

Muscogee Creek Freedman Coalition | Muscogee Creek Freedman Coalition will meet every third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago, 918-756-0607. Anyone is welcome.

Aglow International Worship on Wednesday | Worship on Wednesday based on Ps. 95:6 will be held at the Okmulgee Public Library each Wednesday on the mezzanine level upper room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by Aglow International of Okmulgee.

Adult Basic Education | OSUIT is offering free Adult Basic Education classes for GED test preparation at the following sites: Beggs Crossroads Baptist Church, OSUIT at the old workforce building, Dewar City Hall and Henryetta High School. For information on class times, contact Fran Colombin at 918-2934917 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Fostering Hope | Fostering Hope Okmulgee meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The group is hosted by Cornerstone Foursquare, 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the intersection of Oklahoma & Trent. We hope to see you come fall. For more information, call 918-756-4787.

Griefshare Support Group | Griefshare is a local grief support group that meets each Tuesday at 6 p.m. Clearview Baptist Church is the new host for this second series of classes. Register at www.griefshare.com and search for the Okmulgee group. For more information, call 918-756-4787. We hope to see you on your journey from grief to joy this next session.

Hoffman Fellowship | Hoffman Fellowship is open for gospel singing and dinner each Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.

Prairie Bell OCHE | Prairie Bell OHCE meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the County Fairgrounds, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. For more information, contact Kelly at 918-346-3954.

Anchor of Hope Meetings | Anchor of Hope meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building of Jubilee Christian Center.

Veterans Assistance | Any Okmulgee County veterans in need of assistance in accessing benefits or other pertinent information can contact Trisha Bear at 479-414-0952 or Commander Guy Duckworth at 918-855-7027.

Unity Club | NA and AA meetings are held daily at 7:30 p.m. at 1201 N. Griffin St. in Okmulgee.

Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
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December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
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Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
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Congratulations to Talan Dobson, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Dobson are Wilson Head Coach Matt LeGrand and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure to check each ...
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‘A Christmas Carol’ Opens Friday
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Okmulgee Community Theatre brings “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens to the stage this weekend. This performance will take place at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee Friday and Sat...
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As the holiday season continues, the Salvation Army seeks additional citizens, groups and any volunteers to help ring the bell. Please call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947 to schedule a time. Pictured tak...
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The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 10, where a crowd gathered to hear State Auditor Cindy Byrd now running for lieutenant governor - and Deputy S...
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