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September 12, 2018
COMMUNITY CALENDER SEPTEMBER

Sept. 13 NARFE to Meet The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee

Sept. 13

NARFE to Meet

The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Culinary Arts State Room. The program entitled “Legislative Updates” will be presented by Oklahoma State Senator Roger Thompson, District 8; Representative Scott Fetgatter, District 16; and Representative Steve Kouplen, District

24. All active or retired federal employees and anyone interested in learning more about NARFE or this program is invited to attend. For additional information contact Ron Vick at 918-623-1693.

Sept. 17

Youth Services Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services, Inc. and the Board of Directors will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Anne Moroney Youth Services, 1950 N. Okmulgee Ave., Okmulgee. The annual reports of the Treasurer, Chairperson, and Executive Director will be given along with the presentation of the proposed budget. Election of officers of the Board of Directors will be the principal business. A complete agenda may be viewed on the main floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse or at the offices of the association at 1950 N. Okmulgee Avenue, Okmulgee and 219 West Broadway, Okemah.

Sept. 23

Hoffman First Baptist Singing

Hoffman First Baptist Church will be having a singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

23. Fellowship will follow the singing. Please come join us.

Oct. 6

Dewar Harvest Festival

The Town of Dewar will be having their annual Dewar Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 on Broadway Street. For more information call 918-652-4042.

Grayson Gumbo File Festival

The town of Grayson will be having their Gumbo and Line Festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6. For more information contact Leon Anderson at 918-906-6299.

St. Michael Spaghetti Dinner

St. Michael Catholic Church will be having their annual Fall Spaghetti Dinner from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6. Dinner will include spaghetti with one large meat ball, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and a drink. Additional meatballs will be extra. Delivery is available in town. For delivery orders call the day of the event at 918-652-3445.

Oct. 13

Cruise Knight

The next Henryetta Cruise Knight is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Sat. Oct. 13, on Main St. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun.

Oct. 20

Henryetta Arts and Crafts Fall Bazar

There will be a Henryetta Arts and Crafts Fall Bazar from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20, at the First Baptist Church Gymnasium, located at 420 W. Trudgeon. If you would like to be a vendor at the event contact Denise Frost at 918-629-0004.

On-Going Area Events:

Parent and/or Guardians of Henryetta Public Schools

Henryetta Public Schools "will not" have the after school program (HASP) this school year 2018-2019.

PC Memories

PC Memories is a non-profit corporation that has 25 FREE refurbished desktop computers to give out in July to low income families, adults, veterans, and seniors, in Okmulgee County. Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Henryetta Public Library and Okmulgee Public Library. Deadline to receive post marked applications is June 30. For more information call 918-557-1379 or visit www.okmulgeepc.com.

Al-anon Meetings

Al-anon Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., every Tues., at the First Christian Church located at 5th and Cummings.

Monthly VFW Meeting

The Henryetta VFW Post 539 will have a meeting the 1st Tues. of every month. All veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Bill Goodner at 918-652-7103.

Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meetings are Thurs. evenings with the check in starting at 5:30 p.m. and meetings starting at 6 p.m. at the Tulledega Hills Baptist Church, 3000 W Main.

Lost and Found NA

A non-smoking NA meeting is now available four days each week at the First Christian Church, Okmulgee, on the corner of 8th and Seminole Streets. Meetings will be at 7 p.m. on Mon., Thurs., and Fri. and at 2 p.m. on Sat. Entry is around the back and down the stairs.

Hoffman Fellowship

Hoffman Fellowship is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and family oriented event. The center is now open on Sat. at 5 p.m. For more information, call Ruby at 918-652-8440.

American Legion Post 85

Monthly meetings for members of the American Legion Post 85 are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all eligible veterans. The American Legion is located at 601 E. Frisco Ave, Henryetta. For information call 918-652-9421.

OSUIT offers Free GED Classes

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is offering free GED classes through their Adult Basic Education program. Classes are on Mon., Tues., and Wed. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Dewar Indian Community Center and Tues. and Thurs. from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Henryetta High School Stem Building. For more information, please contact Jan Colombin at 918-752-7890 or jcolombin@okmulgee.k12.ok.us or Amie Johnson at 918-752-4813 or ajohnson@henryetta.k12.ok.us.

Serenity Club AA

A non-smoking AA meeting is now available four days each week at the First Presbyterian Church, Okmulgee, on the corner of 9th and Seminole Street. Meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on Mon. and at 12:30 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Fri. Entry is through the north door on 9th Street. Need a ride? Call Leo at 918-304-7984.

Cub Scouts Meet

Henryetta Cub Scouts will meet each and every Mon. night at the First Baptist Church across from Homeland at 6:30 p.m. Any boy in grades 1-5 are welcome to come join the Scouts.

Bingo at the Elks Lodge

The Elks Lodge holds Bingo every Tues. night at the Lodge, 701 South Mission. Bingo is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Snack bar available.

Project H.E.A.R.T. Serves

Lunch to Senior Citizens

Project H.E.A.R.T serves lunch Mon. through Fri. of each week at the Senior Nutrition Building located at 211 S. 11th Street in Henryetta. The meal is served each day at noon. The only guideline is that you must be 60 years of age. They also deliver meals to those who are homebound within the Henryetta area. For more information, please call 918-652-3086.

Search for missing woman resumes
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Search for missing woman resumes
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Authorities in Okmulgee County resumed their search efforts Tuesday for a woman who went missing over the weekend after a brief halt due to severe weather.Patretia Mathews, 71, was last seen in Bristo...
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Labor Day Weekend approaches
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Henryetta’s Labor Day Celebration will start with a wag and a woof this year as the VFW/ VFW Auxiliary Post 539 hosts the Vets for Pets Costume Contest on Saturday, Aug. 30, at The Briefcase, 303 W. M...
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SPECIAL TO THE TIMESIn honor of International Left-Handers Day being celebrated worldwide today, this edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance gives you a glimpse at how the world would be if left were rig...
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Green Country Technology Center receives three-peat Gold Star recognition
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Green Country Technology Center receives three-peat Gold Star recognition
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Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) has once again earned the prestigious Oklahoma CareerTech Gold Star School distinction for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the district has received thi...
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Classes Resume!
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Classes Resume!
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Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price has been busy as school begins today. Staff and administrators have been in professional development and are all looking forward to an exciting year...
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Obituaries
Jerry Ray Dohrer
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February 9, 1958 - August 8, 2025Jerry Ray Dohrer, 67, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born Sunday, February 9, 1958, in Henryetta to Herbert Dohrer and Katie (Cox) Doh...
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