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Water Service Notice Water service will be shut off for maintenance and repairs for the remainder of the business day in the area between Grand Ave. and Third St., and Harper St. and Hawkins Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.

🚧 Community Alert 🚧 There is a road washout on 36th Street between Henney and Hiwassee. Barricades have been placed to prevent vehicles from entering the affected area. This location falls within Oklahoma City limits, and the appropriate authorities have been notified. Please avoid this area if possible and use alternate routes for your safety.

The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651

The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 4:00pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357

Wildlife & Outdoor Night Is ON Tonight at Choctaw Creek Park! Join us for Friday Nights in the Park—Wildlife and Outdoor Night is happening as planned! 🚗 Please Note: The ground is wet, so use extra caution when driving or parking on unpaved surfaces. The Chamber Auction is also being held tonight in the big pavilion, which means traffic on Harper Road will be heavier than usual. Please be patient, careful, and mindful of others while entering and exiting the park. We’re looking forward to a great evening and hope to see you there! Stay safe and enjoy the event!

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧 3rd Street between Main and Harper will be closed for approximately 5 days for sewer line installation to the school. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.

Please note that the following dates have changed since the June newsletter was printed: Veterans Affairs Support Veterans can now meet with Veterans Affairs every Friday from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Choctaw Police Station for resources, guidance, and support. Blood Drive Rescheduled The blood drive originally scheduled for Monday, June 30th has been moved to Wednesday, July 3rd. Thank you for your understanding!

The City of Choctaw offices are closing early due to severe weather. Stay safe everyone.

The City Council/CUA meeting for June 3, 2025 has been canceled due to weather. You can view the cancellation here: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643.

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 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/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649

🚧 Temporary Water Shutoff – Silvershase Drive 🚧 Water service on Silvershase Drive will be temporarily shut off to allow crews to cap a service line to the main. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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/391470

More progress on the Gateway Gardens Project! The City of Choctaw is continuing our partnership with the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners to install new flower beds as part of the Gateway Gardens Project—made possible through a grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation via the Parks & Public Space Initiative / Margaret Annis Boys Trust. We’re grateful for these partnerships that help us create beautiful, welcoming spaces in our community!

Young Entrepreneurs at Friday Nights in the Park! Come out and support our talented Young Entrepreneurs tomorrow night at Friday Nights in the Park! Featured Young Entrepreneur Booths: Wildflower Crochet Crochet By Mollie Baked From the Heart Tote-ally Sisters The Rapson Kids Emma's Bracelets and Flora's Lemonade Creative Crafty Critters Stay in the loop! Follow our new City of Choctaw Special Events Facebook page for updates, photos, and future event info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=61574386050058

🌸 Master Gardeners Help Choctaw Bloom! A huge thank you to Marie Wreath, Beth Ann Amico, and Raylene Harrison with the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners for all their help bringing new life to our new city flower beds! Their expertise has been a vital part of our Gateway Gardens grant project, and the plants they helped plant are from the Oklahoma Proven list by OSU Extension—chosen for their durability and beauty in Oklahoma’s unique climate. These same resilient plants will also be featured in our upcoming “Blame It All on My Roots” grant project along Main Street, making sure our city is blooming with pride! to find the list of Oklahoma proven plants you can visit the OSU Extension's website here- https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/oklahoma-proven-plant-selections-for-oklahoma.html

📢 Notice: City Hall will be closed from 11 AM to 1 PM tomorrow for a staff luncheon. The drop box will be available for payments during this time. If you have any questions, please call us at 405-390-8198. Thank you for your understanding!

🌟 Haven’t been to Friday Nights in the Park yet this year? This Friday is the perfect time to stop by! Not only will you be supporting local small businesses, but it’s also Young Entrepreneurs Night! 🧒👧 We’ve got some amazing kids bringing their creativity, passion, and products to the market—and they’d love your support! 🎶 Plus, enjoy live music from Southern Sky while you shop, eat, and relax! 📍 Choctaw Creek Park 🕕 Friday, 6–8 PM 🍔 Food trucks • 🛍️ Vendors • 🎸 Live Music Come cheer on the next generation of business owners and enjoy a great evening in the park!

⚠️ City Hall Closure Notice Out of an abundance of caution due to forecasted severe weather, City Hall will be closing today at 3:00 PM. Please stay weather aware and take necessary precautions to stay safe. Monitor local news and weather alerts for the latest updates.

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

Water Line Break Notice – Service Interruption on Western Way. A water line break is currently being repaired on Western Way. Water service in this area will be temporarily shut off and is expected to remain off for approximately 3 hours while repairs are completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.