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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation will host an Elder Fall Festival on Friday, October 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tsa-La-Gi Community Meeting Room at the Tribal Complex south of Tahlequah. Geared toward Native American elders age 50 and above, the Elder Fall Festival is an excellent opportunity for Native Americans elders to come together for fellowship and fun. There will be door prizes, food, carnival games, contests, and lots more. All participants are encouraged to bring a decorated pumpkin for the pumpkin contest. For more information about the festival contact Family Assistance/Elder Services, phone: 918-453-5000 (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