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Garage sale season is in full swing! Check out this week's registered sales on our website. #shoplocal #willyoutaketwoforit https://www.mychoctaw.org/o/choctaw/page/garage-sales

🎨 Upcoming Senior Center Class Alert! 🍹 Join us for a fun and creative afternoon at the Wall Hanging Craft w/Mocktail Bar! 🖌️ Presented By: Heartlocke Studio (Craft) 🍹 Mocktail Bar Curated By: Tasha Ragland 📅 Date: Monday, April 28th 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Get crafty as you paint a wooden board with a metal bracket to hold a glass jar—perfect for flowers or anything you'd like to display. You'll walk away with a beautiful, handmade wall hanging (and save money compared to buying one in-store)! Sip on delicious mocktails while you create, chat, and enjoy the company. Everything is provided—just bring yourself and your creativity! PRIOR RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED – Call Lorna at 405-390-8040.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Samuel Henderson will be showcasing his amazing talent at Wildlife & Outdoor Night! Join us at 7 PM as he takes the stage to perform his incredible bird calls! 🐦🎶 Don’t miss the chance to see this talented young man in action!

🚧 Community Update Tyler Striping and Paving has completed a repair at Indian Meridian and Reno following a recent storm washout.

Building Permits

The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will meet on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357.

The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 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

📢 Attention Vendors & Fundraisers! If you’re an organization, business/ food truck, or individual looking to sell items or host a fundraiser at the Caboose, please contact the City before setting up. • An online application is required to reserve a space. • A Peddler’s License must also be obtained. • Daily space fee: $25 Exempt from the Peddler’s License: • Religious organizations • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations • Agricultural products and produce grown in Oklahoma • Other exemptions listed on the Peddler’s Permit You can stop by City Hall or access the Peddler's License Application and Caboose Park Reservation Form online at: https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/building-division-forms-copy.

Road Work Update! Great news, Choctaw! The asphalt work on Woody Lane was completed yesterday by Armor Asphalt. Every project is a step forward. We’re #makingprogress!

The SBA is offering assistance for individuals, small businesses, and non-profits affected by the November Severe Storms. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Oklahoma County is located at: Harrah Church 101 Dobbs Rd. Harrah, OK 73045 It opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, and will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A news release from the SBA is also attached. https://5il.co/3c5e4

Did You Know? Between Friday Nights in the Park/ Farmers Market, and other special events, the City of Choctaw will host over 30 events this year! Want the inside scoop on everything happening? From food trucks and vendors to live bands and fun activities, you won’t want to miss a thing! Follow (and share) the City of Choctaw Special Events Facebook page to stay updated on all the exciting events coming your way! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574386050058

Declutter & Make Some Cash! Feeling a little cluttered? Have you been inspired by Marie Kondo? If it doesn’t spark joy for you, it might just spark a great deal for someone else! Join us for the Choctaw Citywide Garage Sale on May 3rd! Get on the Map! The City will provide a map of all registered sales, so make sure shoppers can find you! Register by Friday, April 25th to be included: https://www.mychoctaw.org/forms/city-wide-garage-sale Date: Saturday, May 3rd Registration Deadline to be on the map: April 25th

Herb and Garden Night is NEXT FRIDAY at Choctaw Creek Park from 5-8 PM! We will see you there!

The City of Choctaw has partnered with Oklahoma County to provide assistance for new culvert installation or replacement. If you live on a public road within the city limits, you may be eligible for this discounted service. Please note that while the installation is offered at a reduced rate, any concrete approaches will be the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor. To apply, visit Development Services in the Annex Building at City Hall and complete a driveway permit. For more information, call 405-390-2999.

There is a water line break on Steele Drive. Water will be temporarily shut off while crews work on the repair. We will provide updates as soon as we have more information on when the repair will be completed. Thank you for your patience.

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held 6:00 pm at the City Hall on Thursday, April 3rd. Agendas can be found on the website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649

Trash pickup delays for 03/25/2025: Households on Harper, Cox Street, Larry Street, Dean Street, and Clark will experience delays due to a truck breakdown on their route. Service will resume tomorrow morning.

Eagle Scout Project Enhances Cemetery Entrance On Saturday afternoon, Jaxon Luthye (front left), as part of his Eagle Scout project, led his group of volunteers in preparing the ground for the cemetery's entry sign garden. They also touched up the paint on the Elmwood Cemetery sign. His hard work and leadership were a tremendous help to the Parks and Recreation staff and the entire Choctaw Community! Thank you, Jaxon, for your dedication and effort in making a lasting impact! (The entry sign garden is part of the Gateway Gardens Project, funded by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation)

Street repairs are currently underway on Fairway Drive. This is a two-day project. Please use caution in the area.

Progress is being made at 3rd and Main!