CLAREMORE — THURSDAY Oct. 27

The Sales Coaching Group founder and president Bruce Riggs will be guest speaker at the Claremore Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Centennial Center, Rogers State University. For more information or reservations, contact the Chamber office at (918) 341-2818.

Rogers County Republicans meeting, 7 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. Guest speaker will be 2nd Congressional District Candidate Mark Wayne Mullin.

Shepherd’s Cross Pumpkin Festival, each Thursday through Saturday through Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., north of Claremore at 16792 E. 450 Rd. Information: www.ShepherdsCross.com.

Wood Manor Nursing Center Fall Sale, Thursday and Friday, at 2800 Hickory Lane.

Claremore Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. Last club winners: N/S Dave Owens and Bill Beasley, first; Betty Craft and Dianne Bostic, second; Lois Blakely and Peggy Allison, third; Evelyn Kendall and Richard Ward, foruth; E/W Sandra Swan and L. D. Allison, first; Don Fletcher and Ed Vanschick, second; Sally Marlar and Beverly Semkoff, third; Ann Beadles and Katy Roberts, fourth.



FRIDAY Oct. 28

20th Annual Haunted Trail, Oct. 21-22 and 28-29, dark until midnight, nine miles east of Claremore on Highway 20. Cost, $7.

Haunted House, 6:30-11p.m., 1820 Summit Dr., Claremore. Admission by donation. Benefits Claremore Elks Lodge #1230 and the Drug Awareness Program.

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



SATURDAY Oct. 29

Bunko and Best Halloween Costume Contest, 2-4 p.m., Claremore Senior Citizen Center. $20 per ticket. Benefits Rogers County Blue Star Mothers. Information and tickets: Wanda Inman, (918) 343-2675.

Lifeway Claremore’s Annual Free Fall Fest, 5-8 p.m., 651 Ramm Road. Information: Amanda Faught, (918) 894-2220.

Foyil United Methodist Church Fall Festival, 1-3 p.m. Kindergarten through sixth grade welcome.

House of Prayer Church Fall Party and Trunk or Treat, 5:30-8 p.m., six miles north of Claremore on Highway 66. Free admission.

Haunted House, 6:30-11p.m., 1820 Summit Dr., Claremore. Admission by donation. Benefits Claremore Elks Lodge #1230 and the Drug Awareness Program.

Sixth Annual Route 66 Cruisers Car Club of Claremore Toy Run. Benefits local children at Shriner’s Hospitals. Cars meet 9 a.m. at Burrow Furniture, Claremore. Contact: Ed or Kaye 918-341-5198 or 918-625-2750, www.route66cruisersok.org



SUNDAY Oct. 30

First United Methodist Church Claremore Fall Festival, 3-7 p.m. Four tickets for $1. Information: (918) 341-4580.

Hilldale Baptist Church Fall Fest, 4 p.m. Hot dogs and chili. Games and candy for the children. Information: 918-341-2687.



MONDAY Oct. 31

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. 1

Rogers County Retired Educators and Support Personnel meeting, 10:30 a.m., at Pizza Hut. Program by Bonnie Hammock, “For the Love of It.”



FRIDAY Nov. 4

24th annual Claremore Rotary Chili Supper 5-7 p.m. Claremore High School cafeteria. $5 ticket includes chili, salad, dessert, drink, and entertainment, with a chance to win a flatscreen TV. All proceeds beneif 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.



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.



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.



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.



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.