Oologah will host two weeks of celebration
By FAITH WYLIE, Leader writer
The calendar is packed with activities the last week of October and the first week of November.
“You won’t need to leave Rogers County to have a great time,” said Carolyn Estes, Chamber president.
Area residents can receive an early Christmas gift when the Cherokee Nation provides free flue shots from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24 at Oologah Town Hall.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 is a three-treat day, with rolling visit from Engine #844, Union Pacific’s historic steam locomotive, a performance by a Yale University singing group at 7 p.m. at Oologah High School auditorium, and a fall festival party at Harbor Church.
A spooktacular weekend includes a home game Friday night, Oct. 28 as the Mustangs host McLain for Senior Night.
A double feature movie is slated at the Town Park on Saturday night, Oct. 29
Sunday, the Chamber encourages churches to schedule trunk or treat or other activites.
Boologah is 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 in downtown Oologah. Area businesses and groups are invited to set up along Cooweescoowee Ave. for community trick or treating.
Will Rogers Days begin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 with children’s day at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore.
Oologah students will entertain at Will Rogers’ 137th birthday party at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch near Oologah.
Oologah will host an Early Christmas Pop-Up Day from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 on Cooweescoowee Ave. Individual craftspeople and small businesses are especially encouraged to participate.
Activities continue in Claremore on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6.
Celebrations will culminate with election day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 as citizens rejoice at the end of a nasty campaign season.