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 100 N. 2nd St.

Friendship Kitchen offers sit-down lunches
Friendship Kitchen is excited to share with Eufaula and surrounding communities the Saturday Free Lunch program.

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.

VFW Flag Exchange Drive
VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help properly dispose of your worn-out flag.

We will exchange your worn U.S. Flag or United States American Flag for a brand-new one. Dates will be shared over the upcoming months; a retirement ceremony will be held after the holiday and open to the community.

We will only exchange flag size 3×5 but will accept any size for retirement.

Help us pad the pantry
Eufaula United Methodist Church is excited to announce the opening of a twice-monthly community food pantry on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 251 Matthews Lane, Eufaula.

Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome. Currently, we are collecting the following pantry donations:

• Peanut butter (16.3 oz jar);
• Canned fish (tuna), mac & cheese;
• Pasta & pasta sauce;
• Canned fruits & vegetables;
• Canned or dried beans;
• Mashed potatoes;
• Rice;
• Soup;
• Cereal;
• Pancake mix;
• Protein bars;
• Peanut butter or cheese crackers;
• Dried fruit.

Local drop-off locations:

• Nichol’s Market
• Sonny’s Grocery
• Bank of Eufaula
• Farmers State Bank
• Legacy on Main Street

For an application or more information, email eufaulamethodists@gmail.com
or call 918-689-4290.

Women’s Morning Out
The Eufaula United Methodist Church, 251 Matthews Lane, is accepting applications for Women’s Morning Out. This will be on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The program is 25 weeks and is open for ages 3 months to 5 years.

For applications or information, contact eufaulamethodists@gmail.com
or call 918-689-4290.

Weekly AA-Anon Meetings
12 Step Recovery

AA-Anon Meetings
Every Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
303 E 3rd St. Okmulgee
Uganda Martyrs Church in Okmulgee
For more info call 918-627-9114

Lake Country Wellness Lounge Book Club
Meets: First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Country Wellness Lounge on Pine Street
What: Current book

Monthly Giveback Day
Free community services available @ Under One Roof, 107 McKinley, Eufaula.
Come join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Do you need…

• Unemployment/Soonercare
• DHS Mobile Unit
• Housing
• Employment/School
• Family Violence Prevention
• Free Clothing
• Free Cell Phones
• Books
• Hygiene Items
• More

Hosted by Under One Roof and the McIntosh Co. Coalition for a Healthy Community.
For info call 918-689-7505.

Lake Country Wellness Lounge Book Club
Meets: First Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM
Where: Lake Country Wellness Lounge on Pine Street

Monthly Food Distribution
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma sends its mobile food pantry to Eufaula on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

Distribution takes place at: St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 502 S. 6th St.

Bring an ID for each family receiving food; children will be given away while supplies last.

DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3
The DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets each month on the first and third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at:

11092 S. 4184 Rd., Checotah
(½ mile west of Onapa & Hwy 266)

You may be part of the Disabled American Veterans organization if you are a veteran and need help filing a claim for VA Disability or want to reach the DAV Commander for McIntosh County.

Veterans services officer: 918-869-3263
or Brian Weaver at 817-217-2077

Eufaula Indian Community
Monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 800 Birks Rd., Eufaula.

They will notify you of any change in dates or times.
Call the EIOC office at 918-617-5852.

VFW Auxiliary Events
Bingo every Wednesday night with concessions, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Hamburger Night every Wednesday night, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hamburgers, chicken strips, fries, and more are available.

Quilt Guild Meetings
The Piece Makers Quilt Guild of Eufaula is a guild that promotes interest in quilts, quilt making and other sewing projects.

Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Pied Piper Pest Control building location and the corner of 3rd and Foley in Eufaula.

Our Rare Book: Licensed and Piece Makers Quilt Guild. Anyone interested is welcome to join us.

Texanna Lady Crafters|
The Texanna Lady Crafters Shop is located right across from Dawn’s Café on Texanna Road.

Open Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Look for the Butterfly board and the little green alien in front of our store. Stop by and take a picture with your favorite alien.

Friday night karaoke at VFW
Eufaula VFW Post 8798 hosts karaoke by James Jammagin on Friday nights, steak night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Respite vouchers available for seniors raising children

Are you caring for a relative child under age 18?
You may be eligible for The Caregiver Program.

Respite vouchers are a total of $300 for a 3-month period.

Children are sent to someone of your choosing to give them a much-needed break.
For more information:
Alysa Kinnell, Pozniak Area Agency on Aging
Local Social Services Specialist: 918-682-2879
Senior INFO Line: 1-800-211-2116

Thrift Shop Hours
2nd Chances Thrift Shop at Under One Roof, 107 McKinley (entrance on West Side of Under One Roof) is open:
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday

For information call 918-689-7505

Finding Hope
Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones impacted by addiction. Join us for education and encouragement during meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church.