Appreciation bean dinner for Blackgum Fire Dept. is Saturday

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April 8, 2026

An appreciation bean dinner for the Blackgum Volunteer Fire Department has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at the Blackgum Community Building.

The dinner menu will consist of pinto beans, cornbread, coleslaw and dessert. Anyone wishing to donate dessert or cornbread can call 918705-0336.

All membership is invited and welcome to attend, and donations will be accepted.

The Blackgum Community Building is located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.

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