Entertainment

Plans firming up for Foliage Fest

Organizers are gearing up again for Talihina’s annual Fall Foliage Festival.

The family-oriented event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Talihina Schools Ag Building at 803 Railroad St., or two blocks off Highway 271 north in Talihina.

BBQ Smackdown coming to Poteau

It's not too early to start getting ready for the Kiamichi Technology Center and Poteau Chamber of Commerce BBQ Smackdown and Food truck Festival.

The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center parking lot.

Brave the Mud Run slated Aug. 18

The 2018 Brave the Mud Run is upcoming Aug. 18 at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Down the Mud Role."

Good Times presenting 'Mamma Mia!'

Good Times Community Theatre will showcase "Mamma Mia!" from Friday through Sunday in the Hamilton Auditorium at the Carl Albert State College campus in Poteau.

2018 Skate Slam sponsors sought

Sponsors, vendors and skaters are being sought for the seventh annual Oklahoma Slam Skate Against Hate hosted by the Nashoba Youth Foundation.

Poteau Fourth of July details released

The annual “Celebrate America” Independence Day celebration will begin at 6 p.m. July 4 in the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center parking lot.

Readers' Choice voting begins

Voting for the 2018 Poteau Daily News' Readers' Choice Awards will end at 5 p.m. June 29.

Ballots will be published in every Tuesday and Thursday edition of the PDN. Today's ballot is on Page 9.

Jake Gill concert slated in Poteau

Jake Gill — a former contender on “The Voice” television show — will kick off this year’s Summer Concert Series with an indoor show at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center on June 16.

Mother-son dance planned

The Boys and Girls Club of LeFlore County will host a mother-son dance at 6 p.m. this Saturday (May 12) at Days Inn.

Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $10 in advance per mother with no extra charge for multiple sons. Tickets will be $15 at the door.

Mountain Gate Poker Run slated April 14

The 11th annual Mountain Gate Poker Run will be held April 14 in Talihina.

There are $1,000 in cash prizes. Draw a Dead Man’s Hand to win $300. Rain date will be April 21.

Registration fee is $30 and includes the evening meal.