Sunday, August 9, 2026 —The dog days of summer are here, and the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is encouraging the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. The Dog Days of Summer Blood Drive will be held Friday, August 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the People Inc. Conference Center in Sallisaw. The blood drive is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to bring along friends, family members, coworkers, or anyone who may be interested in becoming a blood donor. As a...

Friday, August 7, 2026 — History will come alive in Sallisaw later this month as the Historical Museum of Sequoyah County (HMOSC) welcomes visitors for a special living history presentation featuring one of the region's most well-known historical figures. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time on Sunday, August 16, as the HMOSC presents a special program featuring portrayals of Judge Isaac C. Parker and his wife, Mary. The presentation begins at 2 p.m. and is free and open...

Friday, August 7, 2026 —Families in the Sallisaw area will have an opportunity to stock up on food, clothing, and other essentials at a free community food bank and clothes closet event this Saturday. The House, located at 2875 S. Kerr Blvd. in Sallisaw, will open its doors on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide various items to local families at no cost. As the new school year approaches, the event will provide a wide range of gently used clothing in different sizes,...