Pushmataha County Happenings

If you have an event, activity or meeting and would like to get the word out, please email or call us and we can put it here for FREE! antlersreporter@yahoo.com or 580-298-3314.

YARD OF THE MONTH

The Antlers Garden Club, in partnership with the Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce, needs your help! It is once again time for you to vote on The Yard Of The Month!!! Let’s see if our yards that deserve praise for June. DEADLINE: JUNE 12th. For more information: https://pushcochamber.com/yard-ofthe-month/

HOMECOMING NOMINATIONS

The Chamber wants to know what you think! We are accepting nominations for the 2023 Homecoming Queen & King. The individuals with the most nominations will be crowned. Nomination boxes are at the following locations: Sharpe’s Department Store, Mills Quick lube

DEPOT CLOSED

The Historical Museum at the Depot will be closed for inside repairs starting Monday May 21, 2023 and will remain closed until Tuesday June 6, 2023 or until the repairs are completed.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The Antlers Library (104 SE 2nd Street) is proud to present the 2023 Summer Reading Program “All Together Now.” Team Science (Tag into Discovery with Mad Science) will June 15th at 10:30 a.m. and run every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until July 20th. Open for ages 5 and up. This activity is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Grant, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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2023 PUSH CO HOMECOMING

The 2023 Pushmataha County Homecoming will take place Father’s Day Weekend, June 16th -18th. This year’s theme is “A Decade to Remember.”

VENDOR REGISTRATION: Deadline is June 9th – Contact Linda Williams or the Chamber for more information.

Turtle Races: Saturday, June 17th FBC Parking Lot. Registration 6:30 a.m. Race at 7:30 a.m.

Parade: Saturday, June 17th at 10 a.m. Pick up your entry form at the

Race Car Show: June 17th Noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot. Featuring cars from Kiamichi Mountain Speedway.

Food Trucks: June 17th at Antlers Fair Grounds starting at 10:30 a.m.

Dog Pageant: June 17th at 1 p.m. at the Livestock Barn. $10 entry fee. Entry Forms can be found on the Chamber’s website or at the

Art Show & Silent Auction: June 17th at the Fair Barn. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration open through June 14th. 18 and up $5 registration fee $2 per additional category. Under 18 entry is free. Registration Forms available at Chamber of

STREET DANCE: June 17th starting at 7 p.m. at 610 SW “D” Street in Antlers. Featuring Dustin Perkins Band, Jared Mitchell Band and Sons of Fannin.

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE!!!

HOMECOMING ART SHOW & SILENT AUCTION

June 17th in the Push Co Fair Building from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registrtion open through June 14th. 18 & up - $5 registrtion fee (includes per additional category.

Under 18 - Free. Forms can be picked up at

SUMMER CAMP

The Wildlife Heritage Center Museum is hosting a Wildlife Summer Camp on June 28th through June 30th. The camp will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Open to ages 5-13. Cost is $20 per child. Bring your kid for Forest Safety, Wildlife Awareness, Campand Fun! Lunch will be served daily. Space is limited. Call Monica to reserve your child’s spot at 580-298-9933 or 580271-1543. Funds to benCenter.

RATTAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunch every Wednesday – lunch starts at 12-noon/ to go orders start at 11:30 a.m. $5 per meal.

LIBRARY FUN

Mother Goose: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am. Parents, bring you 0-5-yearolds to enjoy infant/parent playtime.

VFW AUXILIARY

VFW Auxiliary post number 3658 would like to invite you to join. If you are interested in joining the VFW Auxiliary, you may contact Gloria Howard at 580-271-0448 for mem

FOOD BANK & FREE CLINIC

First Baptist Church Community Food Bank is open from 9am to 11:30 every Wednesday. The Free Clinic is open the last Thursday of every month starting at 5 pm. They are both located at 1701 West Main Street: Heading West on Hwy 3 the blue metal building on the left just before the turnpike (previously the Cross Timbers Church.) Call the information. 298-3374

TOPS 508

TOPS 508 Antlers meets every Thursday at 3:30-4:30 in the St. James Episcopal Church Hall. Come to a meeting if you are interested in losing weight with a supportive friendly group. Visit WWW.TOPS.ORG to learn more.

ANTLERS NUTRITION

CENTER - ber 1st, 2022: Pick – up meals available at north door from 10 am -10:30 with reservations; Dining room open 11 am – 12:30 pm, meal served at 11:30 with reservations; Call 298-3622 the day before to reserve- please specify dine-in or pick-up.