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Upcoming Events
January 10, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Informative/Historical Lecture Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 11, 2012 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM OBI - Blood Drive Indian Nations Wholesale 230 S 22nd Ave Contact JoAnn Stephens 580-920-0110 ext 222 January 12, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM REI - Understanding Basic Financial Statements REI Conference Center 2912 Enterprise Blvd Cost $15.00 per person www.ruralenterprises.com 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM John Boyer, "The Dust Bowl Days" as told in story form and songs by Mr. Woody Guthrie Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 13, 2012 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM OBI - Blood Drive Landmark Bank Contact Beth Whited Yochum 580-924-9090 ext 4004 January 14, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM E Waste Collections Computer and Electronics Recycling Choctaw Nation Recycling 3408 Wes Watkins Blvd (North of the Choctaw Casino & Resort off Enterprise Drive) January 17, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Journey Stories - Ms. Sharon Morrison Will portray personality of SOSU's only female president, in a fact filled yet humerous way Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 19, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Journey Stories - Mr. Ken Rainbolt Taking a Look at the Confederate Money System Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 23, 2012 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM Public Hearing US HWY 69 Exit Ramp at Univ Blvd January 24, 2012 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM OBI - Blood Drive Big Lots Distribution Center #879 Contact Shelli Bailey 580-931-2116 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Journey Stories - Mr. Larry Marcy "Civil War Weaponry" Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 26, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM E3 Summit Engage Envision Empower Sponsored by SOSU Classroom Bldg Southeastern Campus Call Kathy Hendrick Director Center for Regional Economic Development 580-745-2046 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM OBI - Blood Drive Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma Contact Peggy Allen 580-931-2005 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Journey Stories - Ms. Jan Wallbaum "Who am I?, Where did I come from?" Discuss how one may research his/her roots Three Valley Museum 401 W Main January 31, 2012 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Chamber Information Forum Featuring OK Dept of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello Durant Area Chamber of Commerce 215 N 4th Ave 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Journey Stories - Dr. Jerry Polson "Buried at Sea" Facts surrounding the demise of the Hunley Three Valley Museum 401 W Main Subscribe To This Calendar You can subscribe to this calendar, and it will show up in any calendar program that supports the icalendar format. Some of these programs are Outlook 2007 (or greater), Mozilla Sunbird, iCal, and Google Calendar. These programs will need a link in order to add the calendar. To obtain the link, right-click on the icon you have your mouse over and choose "copy link" or "copy shortcut."              
Contact Information
 Durant Area Chamber of Commerce 215 N 4th Durant, Oklahoma 74701  Phone: 580-924-0848   Schedule: Hours: 8-5, M-F For relocation or vacation packets please email us: volunteerinfo@durantchamber.org
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DISCOVER DURANT”, the City of Magnolias, the Gateway to Lake Texoma, the home of Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the Great Choctaw Nation. We are blessed to be located in “God’s Country”. Durant’s high quality and affordable family valued lifestyle is located a convenient 90 miles north of Dallas on Highway 75 and 150 miles southeast and south from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Come and experience our hospitality and strong sense of community while enjoying our recreation and entertainment.
Recreational opportunities are abundant on beautiful Lake Texoma, offering an abundance of water sports. It is only 15 minutes from Durant and has 89,000 acres of water to enjoy. With the varied activities and numerous combinations, Lake Texoma can make anyone’s vacation the ultimate experience.
Don’t forget to include historic Fort Washita in your agenda as well. Fort Washita is located 15 miles northwest of Durant on 3348 State Road 199. Find out more about Fort Washita by calling 580-924-6502 or online at www.okhistory.org.
The city of Durant hosts its annual event, The Magnolia Festival, on the weekend following Memorial Day. This year’s Magnolia Festival is June 1 & 2. The festival is a three night, two day event filled with fun and entertainment. For more information on this event, visit the web site at http://www.magnoliafestival.com.
We are fortunate to have the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation Located in our city. Chief Gregory Pyle and Assistant Chief Gary Batton provide leadership for the Choctaw Nation. Many of their business enterprises operate throughout Bryan County. Among the most popular is the Choctaw Hotel Casino and Resort. The casino is operational 24/7 and hosts a variety of entertainment.
 The Choctaw Event Center hosts a variety of events bringing quality entertainment to our area. Visit their website www.choctawcasinos.com for upcoming events.
The City of Durant is the regional service area for a five county area populated by people.
Our city continues to prosper and grow as we will celebrate in 2011 the opening of the new Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library, a new airport terminal for the Durant Regional Airport-Eaker Field, and the fall 2011 opening of Durant High School new facility. Durant is proud to be home to SOSU Storm, a.k.a. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a four-year regional college. SOSU enhances our rural setting by providing quality musical productions including the renowned Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Aviation Program and NCAA Division II athletes.
  While in our area be sure to pay a visit to our beautiful downtown. With broad-based community support, the Durant Main Street program has enhanced the original business district through working with business owners, property owners, partners, and volunteers.
Downtown Durant has the highest rate of occupancy since the Main Street program began. Several Downtown properties are under renovation. The quality of the businesses is at an extremely high level. The program has received the designation of a National Register District for the Downtown as well as Preserve American community status.
Activities are abundant and include weekly Music on Market Square on Thursday nights during the summer months. Another asset to our downtown is the Three Valley Museum, located at Fourth Avenue and Main Street. Three Valley Museum received its name from the three rivers – Red, Blue and Washita – flowing through our area. The museum has many time-period articles. To arrange a group tour or for hours of operation contact the Museum Curator at 580-924-1907.
For additional information contact Beverly Hemphill, Main Street Program Director, at www.durantmainstreet.org, or 580-924-1550, 110 N 2nd Street, Durant, OK 74701.
 Whether you are coming to visit or establish a permanent residence, we invite you to come and enjoy our hospitality and quality of life. Start your adventure today by contacting Janet Reed, Executive Director of the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce or online at www.durantchamber.org, Face book, or visit our office located at 215 N. Fourth Avenue, 580-924-0848, business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
