If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email the information to news@mcintoshdemocrat.com, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2195 or drop the information off at the IJ offices at 109 N. 2nd.
Friendship Kitchen offers sit-down/drive-thru meals
Friendship Kitchen is excited to share with Eufaula and surrounding communities this Saturday.
Free hot 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 core 6-7 volunteers, please contact Margaret at 918-617-3130.
Eufaula VFW Post 8793
VFW Auxiliary 6799 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn out Old Glory.
We will exchange your 3×5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. Dates will be announced after the upcoming months; a retirement ceremony for these flags will be held Holiday open and the community.
We will only exchange the flag one of 3×5 but will accept any size for retirement.
Buffalo United Methodist Church
Buffalo United Methodist Church will be hosting the food pantry on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 251 Matthews Lane, Eufaula.
Anyone in need of food assistance will be welcomed.
Currently, we are collecting non-perishable food donations.
Any of the following items will be greatly appreciated:
- Canned soups, broth & chilis
- Canned fish/meats
- Mac & cheese packs or boxed
- White rice, brown rice
- Dry pastas
- Beans (dried or canned)
- Canned potatoes
- Rice, soup, peanut butter, protein bars
- Cereal, nut butter
- Cheese crackers and fruit juices
Donation food drop-off locations:
- Nichols Market
- Scissortail Grocery
- Bank of Eufaula
- Farmers State Bank
- Legacy on Main Street
Mom’s Morning Out
The Eufaula United Methodist Church, 251 Matthews Lane, is accepting applications for Mom’s Morning Out. This will be on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The cost is $25 and is open for ages 6 months to 3 years.
For an application or more information, please email eufaulaumckids@gmail.com or call 918-689-2190 to answer any questions.
Weekly AA/Al-Anon meetings
- 12 Step Recovery
- AA/Al-Anon Meetings — Tuesdays 7–8 p.m.
303 S. 3rd St., Checotah - Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Group meetings in Checotah
For more info, call 918-627-9114
Lake Country Wellness Lounge Book Club
Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Country Wellness Lounge on Pine Street
What: Current book
McIntosh County 4-H
Free community workforce experience & understanding local city management.
Come join us the 4th Tuesday of every month from 11–1 p.m.
Meeting location: DHS Mobile Unit, Housing, Employment/School, Family Violence Prevention, Recovery, Volunteer Services, and Workforce.
Located by Under One Roof and the McIntosh Co. Coalition for Literacy.
For information call 918-689-7355.
Eufaula Area Arts Council
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Held at the Lake Country Wellness Lounge on Pine Street.
Current book: (Not listed in the original text)
Catholic Charities food distribution
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma sends its mobile food pantry to Eufaula on the second Friday of each month.
Distribution normally begins at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 502 S. 6th St.
Bring an ID for each family receiving food; vehicles receive a box with shelf-stable supplies.
DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3
The DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 11029 S. 4184 Rd., Checotah (1/2 mile west off Onapa Rd.).
Open to all veterans.
Contact: Pete Langill, DAV Commander, at 918-689-2363.
The Buffs Indian Community
Meets on the last Thursday of every month at Stidham Rd., Eufaula.
Call the BIC office at 918-617-7567 for details.
VFW Auxiliary events
Bingo every Thursday; concession opens at 5 p.m., games start at 6:15 p.m.
Eufaula Senior Center
- Hamburger Night every Wednesday night, 5–7 p.m.
Hamburgers, chicken strips, fries, and more available.
Quilt Guild meets
The Piece Makers Quilt Guild of Eufaula is a guild that promotes an interest in quilts, quilt making, and other sewing projects.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Old Pier Hotel.
Our Rags Rookie, Kleenex’d and Piece Makers Quilt Guild welcomes you to join.
Texanna Lady Crafters
Located directly across from Dewain’s Café on Texanna Road.
Open Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Look for the Potpourri board and the little green alien in front of the store.
Stop by and take a picture with your family.
Eufaula VFW Post 8793
Hosts Karaoke by James on Friday nights, 7–11 p.m.
Free Senior Assistance (DHS)
Are you caring for a relative child under the age of 18?
Are you the caregiver?
Need help—cost-free services are available.
Call 1-800-211-2116.
Second Chance Thrift Shop
Under One Roof, 107 McKinley (entrance on west side of Under One Roof).
Open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Call 918-689-7505.
Finding Hope
Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones impacted by addiction.
Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church.
