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Celebrate 4th of July with the City of Choctaw! Join us on today, July 4th at 5pm at the large Pavilion in Choctaw Creek Park (2001 N Harper St) for an evening of fun and festivities! Enjoy: • Live music from "Avenue" beginning at 6pm • Delicious food from "Hotdog OKC", "Psycho Taco Truck", "OKCScoops", and "Tropical Sno & More" • Local vendors • Exciting games like basketball, skee-ball, and soccer darts • An 18ft water slide • A spectacular fireworks show at dusk Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration. See you there! #Choctaw4thOfJuly #CelebrateWithUs #FunForAll Vendor Lineup: • WILD SMILES FACE PAINTING • SWEET TEMPTATIONS • DAMSEL IN DEFENSE • ECCENTRIC OBSCURITIES • GAR'S GOODS • BRINDLES PUPCAKES • TORTUGA MICRO FARM • WOLF PAWS PUP-TARTS • CRYSTAL- CLAIR CREATIONS (NO STONE UNTURNED) • BOUGIECOWGIRLBLING • CUT KREW HAIR SHOP LLC • SAM'S BEES • MARQUISE'S SWEET TREATS LLC • OLD COLONY BAKEHOUSE • WINDRIFT PEACH ORCHARD • CODY'S HONEY FARM • NOTHING BUNDT CAKES • HAIR CO. • GEARED LEATHERWORKS • CHIOKIE

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, 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/planning-commission/2024-agendas/562072

Join Us for Friday Nights in the Park! This Friday, July 5th, from 6pm to 8pm at Choctaw Creek Park! • Live music by Ed Snow "A Blast from the Past!" • Local vendors with fresh baked goods, produce, and more • Refreshing drinks from "The Big Friendly Beer Truck" • Delicious BBQ from "Shepp's BBQ & Burgers" • Cool snow cones from "Tropical Sno & More" Don't miss out on this fun-filled evening!

Choctaw City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We return to normal business hours on Friday, July 5th (7:30am - 11:30am).

CHOCTAW HISTORY Throwback to July 4th, 1975, when Choctaw residents gathered at 10 Acre Lake to celebrate America's 199th birthday! Check out these treasured photos of community members, including Otho Johnston, Evelyn Parker, Lora Sterns, Jesse Poole, Carson Marshall and many more! #ChoctawHistory #IndependenceDay #CommunityMemories

City of Choctaw’s 4th of July Celebration! The city invites you to join us on Thursday, July 4th, 5pm at the large Pavilion in Choctaw Creek Park (2001 N Harper St Choctaw, OK 73020). Enjoy: • Live music at 6pm from "Avenue" • Delicious food from "Hotdog OKC", "Psycho Taco Truck", "OKCScoops", and "Tropical Sno & More" • Vendors • Inflatable Games: Basketball, Soccer Darts, Skee-Ball • 18ft Light up water slide • Touch-A-Truck: Police, Fire, and tractors • Fireworks show at dusk See you there! #Choctaw4thOfJuly #CelebrateWithUs #FunForAll

Choctaw City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We return to normal business hours on Friday, July 5th (7:30am - 11:30am).

Water will be out on Clark St for approximately 4 - 6 hours for a water line repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Old Timers' Day Parade on August 24th is a wonderful opportunity for everyone in the community to get involved and celebrate. Here are the details: • Date: August 24th • Line-Up Time: 9:00 AM • Parade Start Time: 10:00 AM • Who Can Participate: Any organization, business, club, or individual (NO ENTRY FEE) Whether you’re representing a local business, a community group, or simply want to join in the festivities, we welcome you to participate. This event is a fantastic promotional opportunity, a chance to show off your creativity, and a way to celebrate community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable day! For more information or if you have any questions about the parade contact Tawny Shelby 405-281-5101 or Jonathan Sullivan 405-803-0210

Friday Nights in the Park Was a Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our local vendors, food trucks, and live band. The atmosphere was fantastic, and fun was had by all! Can't wait to see you at the next Friday Nights in the Park!

Water will be out in the area near Steele Dr for approximately 4 - 6 hours due to a fire hydrant repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Friday Nights in the Park is a few hours away!!! Join us today from 6pm to 8pm at Choctaw Creek Park! Enjoy live music from "Gentry Counce & The Rambin Brothers" and explore an abundance of vendors offering amazing baked goods, produce, plants, crafts, and so much more! Savor delicious Asian cuisine from the "Yum Yum Bites" food truck, refresh with a drink from "The Big Friendly Beer Truck," and treat yourself to a delectable dessert from "Cutie Pies." Every Friday Night in the Park promises fun for everyone! Check out the photo to find your favorite vendors in the lineup this week! Bring your friends and family—we'll see you there!

Classics at Charlie’s was a hit! We had a fantastic turnout with about 65 seniors in attendance. The event featured a dozen vintage cars, a delicious hamburger bar, and high-energy tunes from The Killin’ Time Band. We also had an exciting array of door prizes from these amazing local supporters: • Guero’s Burrito Kitchen • Los Tapatios • Tyler Pest Control • FNB Bank • Choctaw Kiwanis Club • Heartland Financial • Choctaw Health and Wellness Clinic • Sunnyside Landscaping • Choctaw Walmart Sonic provided each senior with a coupon for a free hamburger and drink! Additionally, Charlie's handed out gift cards to the winners of the car show! Thanks to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Older Adults iFund Grant for making this possible. Here's to many more great events! Adults 55+ you can enjoy a free lunch at the Senior Center every weekday, regardless of your income! Bring a friend and join us for lunch and fun activities! For more information, call Lorna at 405-390-8040. Don't miss out!

Walmart in the City of Choctaw will be hosting a fundraiser this Friday, June 28 at 1pm to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Be sure to get some food, a sweet treat, join in on the fun, donate, and throw water balloons at your favorite mayors, city representatives, first responders, and Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools representatives all for a great cause!

Join us for Friday Nights in the Park on June 28th from 6pm to 8pm at Choctaw Creek Park! Enjoy live music from "Gentry Counce & The Rambin Brothers" and explore an abundance of vendors offering amazing baked goods, produce, plants, crafts, and so much more! Savor delicious Asian cuisine from the "Yum Yum Bites" food truck, refresh with a drink from "The Big Friendly Beer Truck," and treat yourself to a delectable dessert from "Cutie Pies." Every Friday Night in the Park promises fun for everyone! Check out the photo to find your favorite vendors in the lineup this week! Bring your friends and family—we'll see you there!

The City of Choctaw invites all residents to an open house to introduce the Unified Development Code project and to answer brief questions from attendees. This event will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 4:30 pm at Choctaw City Hall. The Unified Development Code project aims to update and streamline Choctaw's zoning and subdivision regulations. Over the next several months, the Development Services and Planning Department, in partnership with the consulting firm Freese and Nichols, will conduct a comprehensive review of the city's existing codes. Many of Choctaw's current codes are outdated and no longer suit the city’s growth and development needs. This project aims to modernize these regulations with the following objectives: • User-Friendly Codes • Consolidated Definitions and Concepts • Clearer Approval Processes • Improved Cross-References The updated Unified Development Code will provide a clear, modern framework to guide Choctaw's future development effectively. Location: Choctaw City Hall 2500 N Choctaw Road Choctaw, OK 73020

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The City of Choctaw invites all residents to an open house to introduce the Unified Development Code project and to answer brief questions from attendees. This event will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 4:30 pm at Choctaw City Hall. The Unified Development Code project aims to update and streamline Choctaw's zoning and subdivision regulations. Over the next several months, the Development Services and Planning Department, in partnership with the consulting firm Freese and Nichols, will conduct a comprehensive review of the city's existing codes. Many of Choctaw's current codes are outdated and no longer suit the city’s growth and development needs. This project aims to modernize these regulations with the following objectives: • User-Friendly Codes • Consolidated Definitions and Concepts • Clearer Approval Processes • Improved Cross-References The updated Unified Development Code will provide a clear, modern framework to guide Choctaw's future development effectively. Location: Choctaw City Hall 2500 N Choctaw Road Choctaw, OK 73020

🚧 Travel Advisory 🚧 Due to last night's heavy rain, 15th Street and Hiwassee are experiencing significant flooding. Please avoid traveling east and west on these roads today. Crews will be working on repairs in this area for most of the day. Stay safe and plan alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation!

The City of Choctaw invites you to our 4th of July Celebration! Join us on Thursday, July 4th at 5pm at the large Pavilion in Choctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper St. Enjoy live music from the band "Avenue", delicious food trucks: "Hotdog OKC", "Psycho Taco Truck", "OKCScoops", "Tropical Sno & More", vendors, games, 18ft water slide, and fireworks show at dusk! See you there!