The November 27, 2024 Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled. View the PDF here of the cancellation: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2024-ceda-agendas/575549
The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2024--eoc-mda-agendas/563968
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2024-council%2Fcua-agendas/560467
🍂🦃 Turkey & Tunes for Seniors! 🎶🍂 Join us on November 18th for a special afternoon of delicious food, music, and fun at My BBQ! 🥳 🕒 Date & Time: November 18th, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: My BBQ ✨ What’s on the Menu? Enjoy a Holiday Plate with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans OR a BBQ Dinner with your choice of one meat and two sides. 🍽️ All meals come with tea or lemonade. 🎵 Plus, get ready for Singo Bingo featuring classic oldies music! 🎤🎸 🌟 This event is FREE for adults 65+, thanks to the generous support of the Senior Alliance Program, funded by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. 📞 Reservations are required! 👉 Call Lorna at 405-390-8040 to reserve your spot today. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event to kick off the holiday season with great food, fun games, and good company! 🎉
🎄🎁 Mark Your Calendars for the Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park! 🎁🎄 Our vendor list is growing—we now have over 45 vendors joining us for a festive day filled with shopping, food trucks, and fun activities for the kids! 🌟🎅 📅 Date: December 14 ⏰ Time: 2 PM - 6 PM 🎅 Santa will be at the park from 2 PM - 5:30 PM, and we’ve heard a certain green guy with a bad attitude might also make an appearance! 🎄😉 🎶 Westfall’s Choir will kick off the festivities, and we'll end the day with music from Southern Sky! 🎸🎤 Stay tuned for more updates—this is an event you won’t want to miss! If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor for the Christmas Market, please contact specialevents@choctawcity.org https://www.facebook.com/share/15ZNn2wZxj/
Storm Relief Resources Available
If you’ve been impacted by the recent storms, there are several local resources:
🌟 EOC Resource Center
📦 Food boxes with non-perishable items & hygiene supplies are available for those affected.
🕛 Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12 PM - 2 PM.
🚶♂️ Walk-ins welcome for anyone in our normal service area.
🌟 Choctaw Church of Christ
Providing essential supplies for families affected by the tornadoes, including:
Family food box (feeds 4 for 4 days)
Water, cleaning supplies, bleach, laundry soap, and contractor-size trash bags
Insect repellent, personal care kits, and infant care kits (Med & Large)
Diapers (sizes 3 & 4), sheets, blankets, pillows
Work gloves, brooms, mops, rakes, dust masks, tarps
Shoes and various kitchen items
🌟 Choctaw Road Baptist Church
Offering additional resources and support for community members in need.
🌟 Red Cross Relief Center
📍 Relocated to Harmony Church to assist those in need.
2nd Annual Veterans Block Party
Join us this Monday from 5-8 PM at Choctaw Creek Park as we honor all who have served!
Special Ceremonies:
Flag Folding Ceremony by CHS ROTC
Flag Retirement Ceremony by BSA Troop 275
Plus, enjoy food trucks, vendors, and meet amazing organizations like the DA's Office, Veterans Diversion Program, Warriors for Freedom, Guitars for Vets, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Oklahoma.
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2024-council%2Fcua-agendas/560467
The Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting has been canceled. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2024-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/562516
📢 Did you know?
There's a page on the city's website called the Community Bulletin Board, and now it's even easier to find! We've added a new button right on the homepage that takes you straight to it.
The Community Bulletin Board page on the city's website has direct links to:
• Community Organizations
• Local Churches
• CHS Sports & Performing Arts Calendars
• City Entities & Events
• Other helpful links to keep you informed!
Check it out!
If there's something we have missed, let us know at tshelby@choctawcity.org
https://www.mychoctaw.org/
🚛 Attention Railhead Residents!
Waste Connections will be coming through to pick up residential waste on November 7, 2024, around 6:30 a.m. If your trash can is still usable, please place it on the curb as usual.
If you need a new trash receptacle, please call 405-745-2942 to request one. Waste Connections is working to get an accurate count of replacements needed and will deliver them all at once.
Community Update from the American Red Cross
Mark Nault, Director of the American Red Cross at Choctaw Middle School, shared that while the shelter has officially closed, they are still available to assist residents. The team will be on-site from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM to distribute essential supplies.
If you or someone you know is in need of necessities, please stop by and take advantage of this service. The American Red Cross is here to support our community, and we are grateful for their ongoing efforts.
For more information, please contact Mark Nault at 405-503-0380.
Community Update:
We’re pleased to announce that new flagpoles have been installed in the Veterans section of Elmwood Cemetery. These flagpoles were made possible through a grant from the Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association.
Turkey & Tunes for Seniors!
On November 18th, 2024, from 3-5 PM, seniors are invited to My BBQ for an afternoon of delicious food and fun! Enjoy a meal and play Singo Bingo with classic oldies music.
Menu Options:
🍁Holiday Plate with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans
🍁BBQ Dinner with a choice of one meat and two sides
All meals include tea or lemonade!
Reservations required! Contact Lorna at 405-390-8040 to reserve a spot.
This is a FREE EVENT for adults 65+, sponsored by the Senior Alliance Program and funded by The Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
#ChoctawOK #TurkeyAndTunes #SeniorEvent #CommunityFun
🌟Choctaw Business Spotlight🌟
This week’s spotlight is a little different in light of the recent tornadoes.
We’re shining a light on the fire, police, and emergency services that responded swiftly to the areas affected over the weekend. To the businesses, churches, organizations, school district, and citizens who have come together to support those impacted in Choctaw and Harrah—thank you. We also want to recognize the line workers tirelessly working to restore power to our community.
To everyone involved in caring for our community during this challenging time, this spotlight is for you. Your dedication and compassion are truly appreciated.
The next Regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2024-agendas/562072
Road Closures Potentially Affecting Voting Locations
Please be aware of road closures that will NOT be reopened by 7 AM tomorrow morning (Tuesday). Voters who normally use these routes will need to plan alternate travel to and from their polling locations.
Road Closure:
🔸 SE 15th from Triple XXX Road to S Peebly Road, extending to S Luther Road
The Tuesday, November 5, 2024 City Council/Choctaw Utilities Authority meeting has been canceled. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2024-council%2Fcua-agendas/560467
The Development Services Annex Phones Are Down
If you need assistance with permits, code enforcement, planning, or related services, please call the main City Hall number at 405-390-8198. Our staff at the main office will be happy to help. Thank you for your patience!
City Hall will open at 8:30 today due to storms.