Oct. 21

The Fast and the Furriest 5K: Join the Cherokee Nation Wings Program for this 5K race beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Three Rivers Health Center in Muskogee. The race is free to members of the Wings Program, but is also open to non-members for a fee. There will also be a 1K fun run beginning at 8 a.m. Shirts will be handed out after the race while supplies last. For more information or to register, go to https://runsignup.com/fastandfurriest5k or contact Jordan Purcell at 918-781-6721 or Jordan-purcell@cherokee.org.

Oct. 25

Cherokee Nation Elder Summit: Northern Region will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Will Rogers Downs Event Center, 20900 S. 4200 Road, in Claremore, Okla. Stop by for a free lunch, door prizes, traditional storytelling and more! There will also be a resource fair for elders to connect with various Cherokee Nation departments. RSVP to Maggie Glory at maggie-glory@cherokee. org or by calling 918-370-0248.

Looking for a job with the Cherokee Nation? Cherokee Nation Human Resources will be conducting open job interviews from 10 a.m. to noon at Redbird Smith Health Center, 301 S. JT Stites Blvd., in Sallisaw, Okla. A range of positions are open, and all interested candidates are encouraged to attend. You will receive one-on-one assistance with your application and an interview with a Human Resources representative. While a résumé is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged to bring one along. For more information, contact Human Resources by calling 918-772-4278 or by emailing hrrecruitment@ cherokee.org.