If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar please email all the information to jerry@cookson. news, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2191 or drop the information off at the IJ office at 109 S. Main St.
If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar please email all the information to jerry@cookson. news, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2191 or drop the information off at the IJ office at 109 S. Main St.
Mvskoke Spelling Bee announced
The 7th annual Mvskoke Spelling Bee will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 10, at the Eufaula Community Center, 121 W. High St.
Prizes in One Divisin will be $300 for 1st place; $200 for 2nd; $150 for 3rd and $100 for 4th.
It is free to participate and a meal will be served.
The event is sponsored by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and the Mvskoke Language Preservation Program.
For more information and study guides and rules call 918-732-7649 or 918-850-3806 (call or text).
Head Start accepting applications
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start is accepting applications for the 2022- 2023 school year.
Ther is no cost to families.
The following documents are required: parent’s income verification; previous year’s income tax (front sheet only), pay stubs, W-2 form, TNF letter, SSI letter, SNAP documentation or statement from employer; child’s immunization record, medical card, citizenship card (if applicable) and birth certificate.
Or more information call: 918-618-6220 (Eufaula) or 918-473-0605 (Checotah).
Area Arts having membership drive
Eufaula Area Arts is in the middle of a membership drive. If you are looking for an organization to advance efforts that will increase community engagement and your social impact, this is your group. We are a not-for-profit organization supporting artists, performing arts and educational programs that encourage the development of the arts in this area. Our project outcomes benefit both individuals and this community. We usually meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the new Eufaula Chamber of Commerce building. You can even notify us on Facebook at Eufaula Area Arts Council and become active. Being creative is good for businesses and individuals.
Friendship Kitchen again offering sit-down lunches
Friendship Kitchen is excited to share with Eufaula and surrounding communities that the Saturday Free Lunch program, which had changed to only drivethru during the COVID-19 pandemic, is reopening for sit-down meals.
Everyone is invited to come to the Kitchen at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 251 Matthews Lane, Eufaula, sit down and enjoy a lunch and socialize
Meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take-out meals are available after 12:30 p.m.
Friendship Kitchen Volunteer Team, United Methodist Church, First Assembly of God Church, Community Culture Church, Wayland Baptist Church and St. Paul’s Catholic Church are looking forward to seeing you.
If you have any questions or are interested in joining our team or volunteering, please contact Margaret at 918- 617-3130.
Lenna Baptist Church celebrating 100 years
A celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lenna Baptist Church is set for
Sunday, Sept. 25. Please join in the celebration that will include Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Worship Service – 11 a.m.; Noon Fellowship Lunch; Special music, video, testimonials, etc. – 1:30 p.m.
The church is located at 407219 E 1130 Road, Eufaula, approximately four miles west of Stidham School.
Anyone that has photographs or other items to add to this celebration, please contact through mail, email or phone.
The church mailing address is: 410483 E 1160 Road, Eufaula, OK 74432; email charles.m. tankersley72@gmail. com or call Connie Morris 918-618-3280.
If you can’t attend but want to share your experience at Lenna Baptist, please let us know.
Rev. Chuck Tankersley is the pastor; Randall Buck, Mark Harjo and Rod Parker are deacons at Lenna Baptist Church.
Thrift Shop open 2nd Chances Thrift Shop at Under One Roof, 107 McKinley, (entrance on West side of Under One Roof) is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
For information call 918-689-7505.
Yoga, Pilates and more
Soul Sisters Yoga, 111 S. “B” St., Eufaula is offering classes in Yoga flow, Yin Yoga and Pilates.
Classes also include Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine that includes herbs, meditation, special diets and more. Ayurveda classes are private sessions.
Cost is $10 per class.
For more information contate Phyllis at guru@ movementfocus.com.
The schedule is:
– Monday, 11 a.m.: Gentle flow (Margaret)
– Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.: Gentle flow (Margaret)
– Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.: Yin yoga & Meditation (Phyllis)
– Wednesday, 11 a.m.: Gentle flow (Margaret)
– Thursday: TBD
– Friday, 11 a.m.: Slow flow (Phyllis)
– Friday, Noon: Pilates mat (Phyllis) – Saturday, 9 a.m.: TBD
Finding Hope
Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones who have been impacted by addiction. Find education and inspiration during meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church. Contact information: findinghopeeufaula@ gmail.com.
American Heart Association Classes
Monday – Tai Chi at Eufaula Library, Free: Beginners from 11 a.m. to noon; Advanced, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday – Chair Exercise class, FREE: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Eufaula First Baptist Church 400 W. Foley.
Wednesday – Chair Exercise class, FREE: Checotah Library, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday – Chair Exercise class, FREE: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Eufaula Library
Also American Heart Association BLS, CPR and First Aid classes available for $45 per person.
If anyone is interested in having a Tai Chi or Chair Exercise class at their site please contact Dawn Edwards 918-689-7774. You may also contact Dawn for the American Heart Association BLS, CPR and First Aid certification.
