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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – Cherokee Nation Elder Services is hosting an Elder Fall Festival at the Tsa-La-Gi Community Meeting Room for elders aged 50 and above on Friday, October 28, from 12 noon until 3 p.m.

There will be food, door prizes, games and a carnival. Elders may also try their hand at breaking a piñata at 1 p.m. Any elder interested in participating is encouraged to bring a decorated pumpkin for a Pumpkin contest. Pumpkin judging will begin at 2 pm. The event is open to seniors and is free of charge.

For more information, please call Elder Services, phone 918-453-5000 (ext.5241) or 800-256-0671 (ext.5241).

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org