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Did you know that September is "National Recovery Month"? The Choctaw Nation presents "A Recovery Walk" on Wednesday September 24th at 10am at 300 North Dalton Street in Valliant. Help honor those working to break cycles by joining this powerful outreach event and walk in honor of our recovery partners. For more information contact Chasity Watts at 972-658-4996.

For all City of Hugo residents, the City Of Hugo will be changing their hours. They will be open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm. On Friday's they will now be open from 8am to 12-Noon beginning on Friday, September 26th.

If you went to school in Vallaint, Oklahoma then this is for you!! The Valliant High School Alumni Association invites ALL Alumni, their spouses or partners to a Homecoming Gathering on Saturday, September 27th from 2-5pm. There is no admission charge but donations will be appreciated. This event will take place at the James B. Ray Community Center in the Terry-Hunt Building at 311 North Johnston Street in Valliant. Plus, don't miss the Valliant Homecoming Football Game the night before Friday, September 26th at 7:30pm. there will be a Tailgate Party before the game from 4:30-6:30pm.

The Goodland Cemetery Association is holding their Annual Fundraiser.......A Pie & Cake Auction plus Live Music on Saturday, September 27th at the Kiamichi Technology Center in Hugo. They will begin serving Indian Taco's at 5pm. then the Pie & Cake Auction begins at 6pm followed by Live Music. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Goodland Cemetery

The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Cinnamon Roll Social on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 12-Noon. Come and enjoy delecious Cinnamon Rolls, Tour the Museum and explore the grounds and learn about the significant impact of the Fort. For more information call 580-873-2634 or email....fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 North 4375 Road in Fort Towson.

The Antlers Deer Festival & Outdoor Show will be held at the Fairgrounds in Antlers on Friday, October 3rd from 12pm-7pm and Saturday, October 4th from 9am to 5pm. FREE Admission. Come and check out....Hunting Vendors, Crafts, Bucks & Does in Camo Contest, Kids Deer Costume Contest, Camp Chili Competition, Chainsaw Carving Competition, Call of the Wild Contest and so much more. The Fairgrounds in Antlers is located at 710 SouthWest "D" Street in Antlers.

Ready for Burgers, Beverages, and Music? It’s almost time for the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Concert. Saturday October 4th at Drakes Party Barn. Live on stage it's Sheandoah.....with opening acts by Stacey Musgrove, Hailey Sandoz and Kristyn Harris. Tickets on sale now at outhouse tickets dot com. If you purchase General Admission tickets, be sure to bring your lawn chair. Live and Silent Auction gates open at 5pm and Music at 6pm. For more information call 903-517-0904.

The St. Agnes Catholic Church in Antlers, Oklahoma will host a Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope Mass on Saturday, October 4th. The Mass will take place on the St. Agnes lawn starting at 10 a.m. The theme of the Mass will highlight the plight of immigrants and the suffering of the victims of human trafficking. All are invited to celebrate this religious occasion.

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The Ft. Towson Masonic Lodge holds a breakfast on the FIRST Saturday of every month from 7:30-10:30am. They serve up scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes too. $7.00 per plate. Come to the Ft.Towson Masonic Lodge for a wonderful fellowship event.

The Lamar County Health Distric in Paris has a Covid Center located at 1128 Clarksville Street. They are set up so you can receive a FREE Covid Test. They are by appointment only. It is the nose swab 15-minute rapid Antigen Test. They also have available the Moderna and Phizer Vaccines Available. First and Second Dose and Booster. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. They are closed for lunch from 12 to 1. For more information you can call them at 903-715-0042.

Having a baby is exciting......and stressful. In Oklahoma contact Lift Healthy Start. They are here to support you and your family. You work with a care coordinator who can help you find community programs and services that are just right for you. Together you and your care coordinator will set goals and develop a "Plan Of Care". For more information contact the Lift Healthy Start at 580-298-2921 in Antlers.

If you are a Military Veteran that is in need of.....A Job, Housing, Temporary Financial Services, Health Care Services, Daily Living Services, Personal Finance Planning, Transportation, Legal Services, Child Care or anything else, please contact the Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Hugo at 918-448-6552. (McAlester 918-421-3591)

The Oklahoma State Department of Education would like to inform parents about Oklahoma Child Find. All children with disabilities residing in Oklahoma, whether attending public or private schools, should be identified, allocated and evaluated. They require that Child Find apply to all children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education and related services. The Hugo Public School wnats everyone in their district aware of this service that is provided to children with disabilities FREE of charge. For more information about Child Find contact Rena Dalke at the Hugo Public Schools at 580-372-9029. Make sure our children get the education they deserve.

If you’ve cleaned out your closet or have left over garage sales merchandise please take to the House Of Hope located at 135 West Division Street in Blossom, Texas.  House Of Hope donates clothing and household items for Women, Men and Children free to anyone needing assistance.  You can drop off your donations Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10 and 2pm. For more information about House of Hope call 903-982-5816. 

The Pushmataha County Narcotics Anonymous No Name Group meet at the Pushmataha Hospital at 510 East Main Street in Antlers on Tuesday and Thursday's at 7pm and on Saturday and Sunday's at 6pm. Please park in the gravel lot off of S.E. "E" Street. The meeting room is located by the Emergency Waiting Room. For more information call 1-888-851-1246. You can also visit their web site at: RedRiverNA.org.

You have said that you were going to do it? Don't you think it's time to begin a new chapter in your life and be healthier, Let's Stop Smoking!!! Don't do it alone, call the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline at 1800-Quit-Now or 1-800-784-8669 or visit OKhelpline.com.

If you have a computer and a WiFi connection and you are interested in earning your high school equivalency diploma then contact the Choctaw Nation Online Academy. It is open to students in all counties within the United States who have a CDIB Card. To enroll or for more information call 1-800-522-6170 extension 2122.

A Health4U class is held EVERY Monday from 10:30-11:30am at the Paris-Lamar County Health District at 400 West Sherman Street in Paris. The Health4U class is a free program through the Paris-Lamar County Health District focusing on helping build healthier communities through educating adults on healthy living. For more information call Jessica Crawford at 903-785-4561.

The Elks Lodge of Paris at 2110 35th Street N.E. holds a FREE Veteran's Breakfast on the THIRD Saturday of every month from 7:30-10am.

Little Dixie Community Action Agency has offices in Hugo, Antlers and Idabel. They are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. They offer Small Business Loans, Credit Builder Loans and Home Loans on existing homes. For more information call 580-326-5165 and ask for the loan officer Shiena Austin or the credit counselor Ruby Gann.

There is a Diabetic Educational Management Class held EVERY Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 at OnCall located at 147 North Collegiate Drive in Paris. It is FREE to the public. For more information you can call 903-784-6300.

The VFW Post 8316 in Hugo holds Bingo every Monday and Friday starting with the early start at 6pm and the regular start at 7pm. They are located on Jackson Street in Hugo. For more information you can call Hoard Summers at 580-743-0982.

The Masonic Lodge on Railroad Street in Ft. Towson, OK. has breakfast on the FIRST Saturday of every month beginning at 7am. the cost is just $5.00 per plate. Come and enjoy a great breakfast.

Volunteers are needed for the Little Dixie's CASA program.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and they are VERY IMPORTANT to children that are involved in the court system through no fault of their own.  These innocent children need someone to stand up for them and let the court know what is in their best interest. Volunteers are needed for Choctaw, McCurtain and Pushmataha counties. IT doesn't require but a small amount of your time and it does make a world of difference in the lives of these children. For more information please call Marissa Jordan in Hugo 580-298-2921.

The North Texas Youth Connection offers free counseling to families with youth ages 0-17 through it's STAR Counseling Program. For information call the Lamar County Office of the North Texas Youth Connection at 903-771-2700. All counselors are licensed.

Attention Veterans....your veteran service representative is here to help you. You can visit with them on Monday's in Durant at the Workforce Office from 8:30-3:30. Tuesday's in Hugo at the Choctaw County Courthouse from 9-3:30. On Wednesday's in Idabel at the Workforce Office from 9:30-3:30. On Thursday's in Atoka at the Atoka County Veterans Center from 8-4. On Friday's in Antlers at the Antlers VFW Post from 9-2:30. For more information please call Steve Webb at 918-397-2566.

The VFW Post 3658 in Antlers has a VFW Family Dance Every Saturday Night from 8pm-Midnight featuring their house band. The VFW Post 3658 is located at the intersection of High Street and Clark Street in Antlers. It's for the whole family, all ages, so come and enjoy. For more information call Bob Kinsler @ 580-271-0897.

A "Picking On The Porch" style Jam Session is held every Friday Night at the VFW Post 3658 in Antlers. If you play an instument, then bring it and jam. Every Friday Night from 6-10pm and all ages are invited. The Antlers VFW Post is located at the intersection of Clark and High Streets in Antlers.