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Pawhuska Journal-Capital

Foraker Trick-or-Treat Hayride — Oct. 23

Foraker United Methodist Church ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREAT HAYRIDE 5:30 pm, assemble near church, Hotdog dinner to follow, bring a friend. For info call 918-793-4550

3rd Annual Halloween Inc. — Oct. 24

Halloween Inc. at the Elks Lodge from 6 — 8 for kids 8th grade and under. There will be free tickets for each event and a costume contest. Call Kim at 918-764-5602 with questions.

Free Flu Shots — Oct. 26

Free Flu Shots are being offered at the Hope Clinic located at West Oak Baptist Church (1536 NW Sunset Blvd., Bartlesville) from 9 a.m. — noon. No appointment necessary.

4-H Halloween Dance — Oct. 26

1st annual 4-H Halloween Dance at the Pawhuska Fairgrounds Ag Building at 7:00 pm. There will be dancing, costume contests, food, photo booth, spook jail, games and much more. This event is open to the county for ages 3-19. Cost is $2 per person plus cost of games and snacks. For more information contact Jessica Jantzen at 918-287-4170 or jessica.jantzen@okstate.edu

Christmas Open House — Oct. 28

All hearts come home for Christmas but all savvy shoppers will be heading to mudpies’ Christmas Open House from 5-7. The most sassy ornaments and adorable Christmas decor have been hand selected with you in mind. There will be tasty refreshments and door prizes.

Trick or Treat — Oct. 31

Trick or Treat is from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pawhuska Business Halloween Trick or Treat — Oct. 31

Pawhuska Business Halloween Trick or Treat will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Oct. 31st. Businesses will be handing out candy to kids that are dressed in their Halloween Costumes. Businesses Participating Include: Hometown Home Health, Hometown Appliance, Premier Gun and Pawn, Weigant Pharmacy, Twisted Bronc Antiques, Big Country Pawn, Hair Razors, Crystal Barber Shop, On Hand Printing, Sweeney’s Salon, Sisters Attic, Lowry’s and Willow Tree, Spurs and Arrows, Sign Tech, First National Bank, Shops at Townmaker Square, Osage Outfitters, H&R Block, Prairie Dog and More.

Horror Movie — Oct. 31

7:30 p.m. “Friday the 13th Part 2” Rated R (under 17 must be accompanied with an adult.) admission $2

Candy Drive for Halloween — Oct. 31

Pawhuska Nursing Home LLC is having their annual Candy Drive for Halloween, which is featuring the spook house. All kids and kids at heart are welcomed to join. There will be activities for the kids. The cookout will be at the same time as open house for the community to see the storm damage back in July. There will be drawings and gift cards. 1228 Pecan Ave

Shidler Trick or Treat — Oct. 31

SHIDLER TRICK OR TREAT, 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. — All Drivers please be careful. The excitement will be high, there will be all those little Trick or Treaters rushing around everywhere and possibly not looking as carefully as they should, let’s have a safe and happy holiday with lots of fun and laughter. Please have your porch light on if you are welcoming visitors.

Fall Festival — Oct. 31

From 6 — 8:30 p.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church, 15th & Lynn. 287-3804. Fun, candy & games.

Pawhuska Airport closed — Oct. 3 — Nov. 3

Pawhuska Airport will be closed starting Oct. 3 through Nov. 3 for final repair and painting runway.

Tri County Tech Center classes enrolling

Tri County Technology Center is now offering classes at the Pawhuska Business Development Center. Call to register at 918-287-3357

· Computers for Seniors Level 2 – 10/21 – 11/20 Monday and Wednesday 4-6 p.m. $139

· PowerPoint 2010 – 11/05-11/07 Tuesday and Thursday 5-8 p.m. $89

· Basic Phlebotomy- 11/12-12/11 Tuesday and Wednesday 4-9 p.m. $225

· Interviewing Skills- 12/10 Tuesday 5-8 p.m. $59

· Spanish for Beginners- 9/9-11/04 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m. $299

· Social Media for Dummies- 10/22-11/05 Tuesday 5-7 p.m. $45

· Smartphones for Dummies Level 1- 10/24 Thursday 6-8pm $39

· Smartphones for Dummies Level 2 – 12/05 Thursday 6-8 p.m. $39

· Cookie Exchange – 11/14 Thursday 6-9 p.m. $39