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🎄✨ The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park is just a few hours away! ✨🎄 📍 Please note: The location HAS NOT CHANGED! The Market will be held at Choctaw Creek Park at the big pavilion. Get ready for a day packed with holiday fun for the whole family! 🎅 Santa and the Grinch will be at the park from 2-6 PM 🚲 FREE Bike Raffle – Names drawn at 5:30 PM (must be present to win!) 🎶 Live Christmas Music by Westfall Choir, Choctaw Middle School Choir, and Southern Sky 🍫 Hot Chocolate and Cider to keep you warm 🍔 Food Trucks and over 60 Vendors offering amazing goods and treats 🎨 Kids Activities: Fun games for the little ones Coloring with Key Club Crafting with Cops Writing letters to Mrs. Claus and the Elves with Miss EOC and Miss Teen EOC 🚗 A special appearance by a certain dark knight’s iconic vehicle – don’t miss it! 🎆 Fireworks Show at 6 PM 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th ⏰ Time: 2 PM to 6 PM 📍 Location: Choctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper St, Choctaw, OK 73020 ✨ The countdown is on—don’t miss this festive celebration! See you there! 🎉

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 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

🚨 Holiday with Heroes is Tonight! 🚨 Don’t be alarmed when you hear a lot of sirens around 6 PM! A line of police, fire, ambulance, highway patrol, and county sheriff vehicles will leave the Choctaw Police Department with lights and sirens blazing as they head east to Walmart. Once at Walmart, these local heroes will shop with children who have been previously referred by school counselors to the Eastern Oklahoma County Chiefs of Police Association. 💙 This is a multi-jurisdictional event for referred children, but everyone is welcome to enjoy the amazing parade of emergency vehicles as they journey to brighten the holiday season for some very deserving kids.

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The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park is this Saturday! 🎄 Come ready for an unforgettable day packed with holiday fun for the whole family! 🎅 Pictures with Santa and the Grinch 🚲 Free Bike Raffle - Names drawn at 5:30 PM. Must be present to win! 🎶 Live Christmas Music by Westfall Choir, Choctaw Middle School Choir, and Southern Sky 🍫 Hot Chocolate and Cider 🍔 Food Trucks & LOTS of Vendors 🎨 Kids Activities: Games, coloring with Key Club, crafting with Cops, writing letters to Mrs. Claus and the Elves with Miss EOC and Miss Teen EOC 🚗 A special appearance by a certain dark knight’s iconic vehicle! 🎆 Fireworks at 6 PM 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th ⏰ Time: 2 PM to 6 PM 📍 Location: Choctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper St, Choctaw, OK 73020 Don’t miss this festive celebration—it’s going to be awesome! https://www.facebook.com/events/897412009002663/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

We Need Your Input! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ The City of Choctaw is applying for a grant from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Recreational Trails Program to expand the trails at 10 Acre Lake Park, and we want your feedback! Your input will help guide the design and amenities of the new trail expansion. Please take a moment to complete this survey and share your thoughts on the trail expansion options and features you’d like to see. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JXCGMBV Thank you for helping us improve our community’s trail system!

📢 The City's Newsletter can be found at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3417/choctaw/5091426/December__2024_Newsletter.pdf

We Need Your Input! Public Input for Recreational Trails Program Grant When: Tuesday, December 10th, at 7:00 PM Where: City Hall Join us during the Park Improvement Updates at the upcoming Recreation Advisory Board meeting to discuss applying for a grant from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Recreational Trails Program. Purpose: Extend the walking trail at 10 Acre Lake Park into Bouse Park. Why Your Input Matters: Public comments collected during the meeting will be included in the grant proposal, as required. We value your feedback and hope to see you there!

The Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm. View the PDF here: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2024-ceda-agendas/575549

The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. 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

🚧 Update: Choctaw Road Railroad Crossing Repair Delayed 🚧 The Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad has notified the City that the materials needed to repair the surface and rail at the Choctaw Road crossing will not be available until after the new year. As a result, this project has been delayed. When the project is rescheduled, we will provide advance notice so you can plan alternative routes. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🌟 A Big Thank You to Lowe's! 🌟 Thanks to Lowe's, visitors to our Christmas Market—and all our fall and winter events—can stay warm and cozy! Lowe's has generously sponsored four patio heaters for the City’s special events. ❄️🔥 We’re grateful for their support in making our community gatherings even more comfortable this season. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and warm up with us!

🚧 Notice: Choctaw Road Closure 🚧 Choctaw Road will be closed at the railroad tracks starting at 7:00 AM on December 11th and will remain closed through Friday, December 13th. This closure is necessary for the Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad crew to repair the surface and rail at the crossing. Please plan your travel accordingly and use alternate routes during this period. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

A glimpse into Choctaw's past! The Old Choctaw Water Tower decorated for Christmas!

🎄 The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park! 🎄 Bring the whole family on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 PM to 6 PM for an afternoon filled with festive fun in the big pavilion: 🎅 Pictures with Santa 🎭 Meet the Grinch! 🚲 Free bike raffle 🎶 Live Christmas music by Southern Sky 🍫 Hot chocolate and cider 🍔 Food trucks & vendors 🎆 Fireworks show at 6 PM! 🎇 Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎉 📍 Location: Choctaw Creek Park 2001 N Harper St, Choctaw, OK 73020 https://www.facebook.com/events/897412009002663/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

📢 Reminder: Upcoming Town Hall Meetings! 📢 Join us to learn more about the proposed penny sales tax to fund vital infrastructure improvements for water, wastewater, and roads in Choctaw. Your voice matters—come share your thoughts and ask questions! 🗓️ Town Hall Meeting Schedule: January 6th: Choctaw Road Baptist Church, 14971 E Reno Ave January 13th: EOC Tech Center, 4601 N Choctaw Rd January 20th: Fire Station #1, 14181 NE 23rd St January 27th: Griffith Meridian Elementary Gym, 1865 S. Indian Meridian ⏰ All meetings start at 6:00 PM. Learn about the $35 million needed for infrastructure improvements, including wastewater treatment, water well upgrades, and road repairs. Let's work together to build a stronger future for our community!

🎄 Thank You to Choctaw Tag Agency! 🎄 A huge thank you to Choctaw Tag Agency for being a Silver Star Sponsor of The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park! Your support helps bring this festive event to life and spread holiday cheer throughout our community. 🌟 This year’s Market is set to be better than ever, thanks to the support of our generous sponsors! Join us on December 14th for a festive day filled with local vendors, holiday activities, and community cheer. Choctaw Tag Agency’s support helps make this magical event possible!

Public Input for Recreational Trails Program Grant Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Date- Tuesday, December 10th Time- 7:00 PM Location- City Hall Join us during the Park Improvement Updates at the upcoming Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting. We will discuss applying for a grant from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Recreational Trails Program, which aims to extend the walking trail at 10 Acre Lake Park into Bouse Park. Your input is valuable! Public comments will be collected during the meeting and included in the grant proposal, as required.

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 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

Community Partner Update The Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center (EOCRC) is collecting new, unwrapped toys to bring hope and joy to local families struggling this holiday season. How You Can Help: Donate a new, unwrapped toy by Sunday, December 1st! Your gift could be the reason a child smiles on Christmas morning. Drop-off Locations: 📍 Bethel Church Choctaw 📍 Choctaw Church of the Nazarene 📍 Choctaw Road Baptist Church 📍 Choctaw Police Department 📍 Choctaw United Methodist Church 📍 Grace Church 📍 The Study Hub 📍 EOCRC building 💻 Can't shop for a toy? Make a tax-deductible donation at eocrc.org/donate Together, we can bring hope and joy to those who need it most. Let’s show our community the power of love and generosity this holiday season! ❤️