City of Choctaw -

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! ❤️

🎉 Activities at the Senior Center Next Week! 🎉 Join us for a week of fun, food, and fitness at the Choctaw Senior Center! 📍 14653 Dean Street 🗓️ December 3rd (Tuesday) - 1:00 PM 🍽️ Dinner & A Movie: It's a Wonderful Life 🎥 🗓️ December 4th (Wednesday) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 🎶 Singo Bingo: Music and Bingo combined for double the fun! 🎵 🗓️ December 5th (Thursday) - 1:00 PM 🥁 Cardio Drumming: Get active with a fun drumming workout! 💪 📝 Call Lorna to Register! ☎️ (405) 390-8040 Don't miss out—come connect, stay active, and have a great time with friends! 💛

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held Thursday, December 5th at City Hall at 6pm . Agendas can be found on the City website https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2024-agendas/562072

Thanksgiving Turkey Reminders! 🦃 Your turkeys should already be thawing in the fridge! Check out this infographic for important Turkey Fryer Fire Safety tips. Stay safe this Thanksgiving!

The City of Choctaw offices will be closed on November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

🌟🏆 Choctaw Wins 1st Place in the Communities Primed for a Change category! 🏆🌟 On Friday, November 22nd, the City of Choctaw was honored at the Environmental Excellence Celebration, held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. We proudly received the 1st place award ($1000) for the Communities Primed for a Change category as part of the Paint Oklahoma Beautiful Grant! In just 30 days, our incredible team completed painting projects at: City Hall The Police Department and PD Garage Development Services Building Senior Center A special shout-out to staff members Jerry Hand and Colbert Gordon! Not only did they paint all the buildings, but they also took the time to repair parts of the Senior Center before painting, showing their dedication and care for our community. Thank you to everyone involved for making Choctaw beautiful and vibrant! 💚👏 #PaintOklahomaBeautiful #ChoctawPride #EnvironmentalExcellence

🎄✨ The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park is Almost Here! ✨🎄 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th 🕒 Time: 2 PM - 6 PM Get ready for a festive day full of holiday cheer! We're thrilled to have nearly 70 amazing vendors, fun kids' activities, and special surprises: 🎨 Crafting with Cops: Kids can create their own ornaments to take home! 🎅🤶 Special Guests: Santa and the Grinch will be there for photos and fun! 💌 Letters to Mrs. Claus & the Elves: Since they can't make it, kids can write them a special note to wish them a Merry Christmas! 🍔☕ Delicious Food & Drinks: Treat yourself to some tasty holiday goodies! 🎆 Fireworks Finale: We'll end the evening with a spectacular fireworks show! Join us for a magical day at Choctaw Creek Park. We can't wait to see you there! 🎅🎇 https://www.facebook.com/events/897412009002663

This morning, we experienced an outage affecting our internet and phone services at City Hall. While the internet is now back up and running, our phone lines are still down. Cox is actively working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience.

The City of Choctaw is holding an election on February 11th, 2025, for a penny dedicated sales tax, which will be used specifically to fund capital expenditures for water, wastewater, and roads.

Retirement! Congratulations to Duane James of the Parks and Recreation Department on his retirement! Duane joined the City of Choctaw after a successful career with the City of Oklahoma City and has dedicated the past seven years to serving our community. We are grateful for his hard work and commitment, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter of life!

The City of Choctaw is holding an election on February 11th, 2025, for a penny dedicated sales tax, which will be used specifically to fund capital expenditures for water, wastewater, and roads.

🎄✨ Calling All Sponsors for the Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park! ✨🎄 We’re excited to announce that our Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park is shaping up to be a magical event this year! With over 50 vendors already signed up, this event will be packed with holiday cheer and family fun for all ages! 🎅🤶 Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: Santa & The Grinch making special appearances 🎅🎄 Live music, delicious food, and great drinks 🍔🎶🍹 A free raffle for 5 bikes 🚲 Fun kids’ activities 🤸‍♂️ A spectacular fireworks show to close out the day 🎆 And of course, it’s the perfect place for holiday shopping with unique gifts from our amazing vendors! 🛍️ We’re looking for sponsors to help make this event even bigger and better! There are several sponsorship levels available, o The Grinch - $0: No sponsorship, no holiday cheer... maybe your heart will grow three sizes next year! o Tinsel - $150: 18x24 sponsor sign displayed at the event. o Mistletoe - $250: 18x24 sponsor sign at the event and recognition on social media. o Silver Star - $350: 22x30 sponsor sign at the event and recognition on social media. o North Pole - $500: 28x36 sponsor sign at the event and recognition on social media. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor and supporting this community celebration, please reach out to us for more details! Contact Tawny Shelby at 405-281-5101 or specialevents@choctawcity.org

Water Service Interruption: Shawnee Trail in the Choctaw Trails Addition Water service will be temporarily off for 4-6 hours due to an unexpected repair. Crews are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions, please contact the city at 405-390-8198.

Join us for The Christmas Market at Choctaw Creek Park on Saturday, December 14th from 2 PM to 6 PM! This event will be held at the big pavilion at the back of the park and is FREE for everyone to attend. • Live Christmas music from local school choirs and Southern Sky • Visit Santa and the Grinch • Shop over 50 vendors for unique holiday gifts • Enjoy festive treats from food trucks like hot chocolate and cider • Enter our bike raffle for a chance to win brand-new bicycles • Kids' activities, including games, a coloring station with the Key Club, and Crafting with Cops • Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks show at 6 PM Don’t miss out on this festive community event! Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/897412009002663 and spread the word to all your friends and family!

Due to potential severe weather conditions, the city offices will open at 8:30 AM today, Monday, November 18th, 2024.

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 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! 🎉