Cherokee Nation calendar of events for October

October 6

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be hosting a Haunt-AWeek event beginning at 7 p.m. with a costume contest, Halloween-themed bingo games and dinner. Costume contest winner will receive a $50 gift card. Dinner will be $10, and attendees can choose from metloaf or pot roast. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

October 7

Join the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for a cybersecurity summit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Building. Small-business owners can learn about prevention strategies, effective post-attack responses, and gain insights from a panel of experts on safeguarding financial assets. This event, which is $20 and includes lunch, is co-hosted by the Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub, Northeastern State University Continuing Education Department, and the Tahlequah Regional Development Authority. Limited space is available, and doors open at 9:30 a.m. Register at https://secure.touchnet.net/ C21156_ustores/web/product_detail.js p?PRODUCTID=1691&SINGLESTO RE=true

October 8

The Cherokee Nation Angel Project will begin accepting applications beginning Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 25. Apply online at gadugiportal.cherokee. org. Those needing assistance with the application can call 918-453-5058. Applicants will need to provide proof of income and proof of residency.

October 10

All fluent Cherokee speakers are invited to a free monthly luncheon held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month and hosted by the Cherokee Nation Language Department at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah. Gather for fellowship, a free lunch and door prizes. For more information, please call 918-207-4901 or email language@cherokee.org.

Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Nowata County Fairgrounds in Nowata to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event. Learn more at cherokee. org/all-services/tribal-registration/ field-events/

October 14

Cherokee Nation’s W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, health centers, and satellite offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital emergency department and other emergency services will remain open.

October 15

Cherokee Artist Workshop: Mary-Beth Timothy, a Cherokee Artist and co-owner of MoonHawk Art, is leading a class with techniques and strategies on how to boost your art business and reach more customers through product diversity. Join the two-hour class to discover tips and best practices on sublimation, print-on-demand, licensing, illustrating, surface design and education, and how each facet will benefit your art business. Discover how important product diversity is to significantly increasing revenue streams and broadening a customer base. All are welcome to join this free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Tahlequah. Register at https://form. jotform.com/241624021962147. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation. com.

October 16

Cherokee Nation Public Health is hosting a breastfeeding class from 1 to 3 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah. Participants can learn about WIC, breastfeeding techniques and more. Partners are welcome. This class will be held every third Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact 539-2343250.

Commit to Quit: Cherokee Nation Public Health is launching a free and virtual seven-week tobacco and vaping cession course. Classes will be held every Wednesday at noon and 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This course is open to everyone, Native and non-Native, who is 18 years or older and ready to commit to being tobacco free. For scheduling or to learn more about the course, contact Public Health Program Coordinator Mandy Russell at miranda-russell@cherokee.org or 918-506-7274.

October 17

Falling into Fun Cherokee Cultural Fair: Enjoy fall fun and Cherokee culture from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Larry Adair Building at the Adair County Fairgrounds in Stilwell. Learn traditional games, like stickball, marbles and archery, and enjoy traditional storytelling from Robert Lewis and Christy Sequichie. Lunch will be provided. A free fishing pole will be given to the first 100 kids who register. Registration opens at 9 a.m. for TANF and Native families. For more information, contact 918-453-5555, ext. 5827.

October 19

Cherokee Nation is hosting an atlarge meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near Anaheim, California. Be sure to join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall Elementary School, 2066 Falmouth Ave., in Anaheim for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens. For questions regarding the event, call 918-207-4963.

October 20

Cherokee Nation is hosting an atlarge meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near San Diego, California. Be sure to join us from noon to 4 p.m. at Admiral Baker Park, picnic area 1 & 2, in San Diego for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens. For questions regarding the event, call 918207-4963.

October 24

Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event. Learn more at cherokee.org/ all- services/ tribal- registration/ fieldevents/ All veterans are invited to a bingo night hosted by Cherokee Nation’s Office of Veteran Affairs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center, next to the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. Bingo prizes and dinner will be provided. Veterans may bring one guest over the age of 18. For more information, contact 918772-4166.

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be hosting a Halloween movie night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. All are welcome to this free event. Popcorn, candy, drinks and snacks will be $1 each. Attendees are welcome to bring a comfy chair or blanket. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

October 26

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be throwing a Halloween carnival from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with games and fun for all. All ages are invited, costumes are not required, and many prizes will be available. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

October 29

The Cherokee Nation Elders Summit for elders living in the northern region of the Cherokee Nation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, 777 West Cherokee Street, in Catoosa. An elders summit for elders living in the southern region of the Cherokee Nation will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Kamisha Hair-Daniels at 918-453-5238.

October 31

Cherokee Nation College Resources will be hosting a college fair from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Chota Center in Tahlequah. Presentations will be given, and representatives from colleges and universities, as well as the U.S. Armed Forces, will set up booths to visit with students. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact 918-718-5959.