• FIRE STATION GROUNDBREAKING: The City of Kingfisher is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kingfisher Fire Department station. It will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the station’s future site at 1501 S. Main St. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, see the story and ad in this edition.

• HENNESSEY WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: The annual event is this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than two dozen vendors have already signed up with several more possible. For more information, see the story and the ad in this edition.

• DEUTSCHESFEST IN OKARCHE: Okarche Lions Club is hosting its 51st annual Deutschesfest on Friday, Oct. 17. It will feature live polka music, authentic German food and a raffle for a chance to win a shotgun. For ticket information, see the ad in upcoming editions.