After the winter we've had, the arrival of warmer weather and daylight savings time is most welcome. Seeing the Redbuds and Sandplums sprinkled through the country side is always a beautiful time in Oklahoma. We may not have Bluebonnets but our blooming Dogwoods will take your breath away. The asparagus is in and one bite of a strawberry will affirm spring's arrival.
Spring is finally here. Spring locally means the famous Exchange Club Chili Cookoff. From a humble beginning, the Cookoff is now an event that puts Muskogee on the destination map. Its success insures worthy projects are supported locally. Don't miss the April 8th and 9th events held in downtown Muskogee. From the Cooks Party to the tasters kits, there's lots of good things happening at the Chil Cookoff.
New this year is the Muskogee Run. It will kick off the weekend and nothing says spring like fit men and women jogging through a community. If you are interested, go to wwwmuskogeerun.com for more information.
Muskogee Little Theatre's musical theatre extravaganza this year is Chicago. Extra shows have been added to accommodate the enthusiastic audiences. I caught a glimpse of the show and if you have a ticket, you will not be disappointed! Chicago opens April 1st and runs through the 10th. Go the the Muskogee Little Theatre website (muskogeelittletheatre.com) for more information.
The Azalea Festival is almost here. When the banners painted by local artists are hung, it is a guarantee that the flowers are blooming and a parade is around the corner. A few of the banners have been posted on Facebook. They are fabulous! A fun event is the Muskogee Park and Rec Banner Auction. Hosted by Friends of Honor Heights Park, the night is full of good natured competitive bidding, good food and drink , all in the beautiful setting of the park. It is a chance to buy art by local artists and support the park program at the same time. Drive through town and purchased banners from years past are hung on patios, porches and sun rooms. The auction date will be announced soon, but it always comes when the banners are taken down and the blooms are off the azaleas.
Get out with your family and enjoy all Muskogee has to offer. From the Five Civilized Tribes Museum to The Batfish, there are lots of local offerings to educate, entice and entertain all ages. chrissie
Why doesn't Muskogee make Honor Heights Park and the Azaleas a priority anymore? The park looks terrible-trash everywhere, unimaginative plantings, no rose garden- it is bad and our flagship is no longer anything to be proud of.
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