CLAREMORE — WEDNESDAY Nov. 2

Community mentoring for Foyil Schools students, Nov. 2, 9, and 16, at Foyil United Methodist Church. Youth dinner and Bible study follows at 6 p.m. Information or transportation: (918) 341-0675.



THURSDAY Nov. 3

Verdigris Assembly Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings available for dine in or take out. Cost: adults, $9; children 4-10, $5; children 0-3, free. Information or to place an order: (918) 266-2523 or verdigrisag@gmail.com.

8th Annual Sequoyah FFA Student Auction, 6 p.m., Sequoyah Middle School. Free meal served. Students purchased for eight hours of manual labor.



FRIDAY Nov. 4

24th annual Claremore Rotary Chili Supper, 5-7 p.m., in the Claremore High School cafeteria. $5 ticket includes chili, salad, dessert, drink, and entertainment, with a chance to win a flatscreen TV. All proceeds benefit the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. Tickets available at the door or from any Rotary member.

Sixth Annual Veteran’s Day Parade is Nov. 11. To participate, call (918) 230-1155.

Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club hosts Will Rogers birthday celebration, “Hats Off to Will,” 2 p.m., at the Will Rogers Memorial. Special guest, world-famous fiddler/violinist Jana Jae.

Holiday Boutique fundraiser for Rogers County United Way, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission, $10. Tickets or more information: (918) 343-1165, J&J Pharmacy, or www.holidayboutiqueclaremore.org.

Miracles of Love Church monthly singing, 7 p.m., with potluck dinner following. Located on Andy Payne Boulevard in Foyil.



SATURDAY Nov. 5

Claremore Elks Lodge Craft Show, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 1820 Summit Dr. Pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m., benefiting Baseball Dugout Club. Information: Nancy Hoyt, (918) 341-8676, or Cheryl Doerflinger, (918) 342-3370.

Pilot Club of Claremore Bunco party, 2-4 p.m., in the First Presbyterian Life Center, 5th and Florence. Cost, $8. Information: Sandy, (918) 342-9008.

Three Rivers Artist art show and sale, Nov. 5-18 at Will Rogers Library. Original art, prints, pottery, wood turnings, jewelry and cards. Free and open to the public during library hours. A portion of the sales will be used for an art scholarship at RSU.

Mission Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1615 N. Highway 88.

10th Annual Rogers County ABATE Toy Run benefiting Toys for Tots, 11 a.m., at Claremore Expo Center. Run begins at noon and ends at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs. All vehicles welcome. Bring an unwrapped toy. Food, door prizes.

VFW dance, 7-10 p.m., at 1717 S. Dupont. Admission, $5; under 18 free (must be accompanied by parent). Featuring the Round Up Boys Band accompanied by the local talent, 13-year-old Kirt Bender.



SUNDAY Nov. 6

Donate lightly used furniture to Tushka tornado victims, Nov. 6-9, 12-4 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. Items needed for living rooms and kitchens.

Claremore Elks Lodge Craft Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1820 Summit Dr. Rt. 66 and Myers-Duren H.O.G. chapters Toy Run. Information: Nancy Hoyt, 918-341-8676, or Cheryl Doerflinger, 918-342-3370.

American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at First Baptist Church Claremore fellowship hall. Sign up: Erin DeLong, (918) 803-1558. Walk-ins welcome. Lunch provided.

Lifeway Claremore Church (651 Ramm Rd) hosts YOUniversity, a personal development seminar, 1:30 p.m., at 651 Ramm Rd. Learn about developing your life purpose and optimizing success. Free and open to the public. Information: (918) 894-2222.



MONDAY Nov. 7

Will Rogers Library Genealogy Volunteers are available each Monday from 3-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist with research.

Friendship Feast, a free hot meal, 5-6:30 p.m. each Monday, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 200 East 5th Street.



TUESDAY Nov. 8

Claremore Band Boosters meeting, 7 p.m., in the high school band room.



WEDNESDAY Nov. 9

Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m., at Foyil United Methodist Church. Turkey, trimmings and dessert, $7. Bake sale benefits missions.

Second Wednesday Grand Adventures Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Entertainment by Luigi Balletti. Reservations: Don, (918) 477-3337 or dfreed@grandbank.com.



FRIDAY Nov. 11

Sixth Annual Veteran’s Day Parade, 11:11 a.m., starting at Claremore Expo Center. To participate, call (918) 230-1155. A flag retirement ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m., at the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum.



SATURDAY Nov. 12

2nd Congressional District Republican Candidate Forum, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. All candidates are participating. Lunch will be available for $5.

First United Methodist Church of Claremore Cuba Mission Team 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run, 4 p.m., at the FUMC parking lot. Registration, $20. Information: (918) 341-4580.

Tupperware “Cash n Carry” sale, noon-5 p.m., at Good Samaritan Ministry, 901 S. Faith Lane. A portion of the sales will be donated to the GSM relocation fund.

VFW Honor Guard pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., at the VFW, 1717 W. Dupont. Cost, $5.

Three Rivers Artist art show and sale, Nov. 5-18 at Will Rogers Library. Original art, prints, pottery, wood turnings, jewelry and cards. Free and open to the public during library hours. A portion of the sales will be used for an art scholarship at RSU.



SUNDAY Nov. 13

Sequoyah Alumni Association Annual Reunion and Dinner, 6 p.m. RSVP: Donna, (918) 341-4047; Pat, (918) 341-6023; Charlotte, (918) 341-2831; or Debbie, (918) 344-1124.



MONDAY Nov. 14

Will Rogers Library Genealogy Volunteers are available each Monday from 3-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist with research.

Friendship Feast, a free hot meal, 5-6:30 p.m. each Monday, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 200 East 5th Street.



MONDAY Nov. 28

3rd, 4th and 5th grade basketball tournaments, Nov. 28-Dec. 3, at Chelsea High School gym. Three games guaranteed. Boys and girls divisions. $50 registration fee. Information or registration: Quintin Draeger, (918) 855-9757 or 789-2941, qdraeger@chelseadragons.net.



TUESDAY Nov. 29

AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Hwy. 88, Claremore. Cost: $12 AARP members; $14 non-members. Veterans and spouses free during November. Information: Tillman Ryser, (918) 663-3773.



SATURDAY Dec. 3

Town of Verdigris Christmas parade, 1 p.m. Entry forms now available. Information: Teresa Dorsey, teresa.dorsey@townofverdigris.com, (918) 379-0142.