March 18, 2026 — Residents of Sequoyah County are invited to share their thoughts and experiences during an upcoming listening session focused on community health, aimed at improving local services and overall well-being. The event, hosted by the Sequoyah County Health Department and the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Wheeler Event Center. Organizers say the session is designed to gather input from community

March 16, 2026 — Families visiting Greenleaf State Park during spring break will have a full week of hands-on learning and outdoor fun March 17–22. The activities, hosted throughout the park, are designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and appreciation of nature. On Tuesday, March 17, visitors can join a Discovery Hike at 1 p.m., meeting at the Discovery Center for a mini hike focused on observing the small details of nature. Participants will collect samples to stud

March 15, 2026 — Families looking for something fun and creative to do during spring break can head to the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, where a week of activities is planned for children and teens March 16–20. The library, part of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System, will host a variety of hands-on programs designed to keep young minds engaged while school is out. The week begins with Build-A-Bite Lab at 10 a.m., where participants can see what creative structures th

March 13, 2026 — The Muldrow Public Library will host a week of creative activities during Spring Break as part of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System Spring Break Art Camp, scheduled for March 16–20. The free camp will take place each day at 11 a.m. and is open to participants of all ages. Organizers say the activities are designed to encourage creativity and hands-on learning while providing a fun opportunity for families and children during Spring Break. The week wil

March 13, 2026 — The Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response and the Sequoyah County Sexual Assault Response Team will host a Paw Glow Stick Awareness Walk on Thursday, April 9, at the walking trail at the Sallisaw Sports Complex. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. This year’s walk will include participation from the Sallisaw Animal Shelter, which will be on site with shelter dogs available for attendees who would like a four-legged walking

March 11, 2026 — The 33rd Annual Day of Caring, organized by the United Way of Fort Smith, is set to take place on Thursday, April 16, bringing volunteers together for a day of service across the Fort Smith region. Considered one of the largest single-day volunteer events in the area, Day of Caring connects community members with local nonprofit organizations that need extra help with projects. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including landscaping, pai

March 10, 2026 — Early voting begins Thursday, April 2, for voters in Sequoyah County who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day. Voters have the option of casting their ballots early at the Sequoyah County Election Board. “Early voting is open to all registered voters. You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county or state election boards, from school board and municipal election

March 6, 2026 — The Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is offering a wide variety of programs throughout the month of March, providing fun, learning, and engagement opportunities for children, teens, and adults alike. For young learners ages 0-5, the library will host weekly Storytime sessions on March 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Storytime introduces children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities in an interactive setting. Childre

March 6, 2026 — Community interest is building for the upcoming market season in downtown Vian, with 12 vendors already signed up to participate and additional space still available. The market will be located at the park on West Main Street, next to the railroad tracks. The event will feature a variety of locally produced and handmade items available for purchase. Approved items include fresh produce, flowers, eggs, beef, sealed and labeled jams and salsa, crochet and ot

March 5, 2026 — Residents will have a chance later this month to learn more about severe weather safety during a Storm Spotter training class hosted by Sequoyah County Emergency Management Director Todd Harris. The class is scheduled for Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. at the Indian Capital Technology Center in Sallisaw and will be taught by meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Tulsa. The training is open to the public and encourages anyone with an int