Chickasaw Cultural Center Valentine’s Celebration begins early

  • Courtesty photo Celebrate Valentine’s Day the week of Feb. 10-15, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, with Chickasaw culture, language, food, and make and take activities.
    Courtesty photo Celebrate Valentine’s Day the week of Feb. 10-15, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, with Chickasaw culture, language, food, and make and take activities.
  • Courtesy photo Tribal leaders at the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes stand with gift baskets presented by the Cherokee Nation, which hosted their quarterly meeting Jan. 10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. From left, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Greg Chilcoat.
    Courtesy photo Tribal leaders at the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes stand with gift baskets presented by the Cherokee Nation, which hosted their quarterly meeting Jan. 10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. From left, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Greg Chilcoat.

The Chickasaw Cultural Center invites patrons to take part in a special weeklong event to celebrate Valentine’s Day through participation in Chickasaw culture, language, food, and make and take activities. Festivities begin Feb. 10, and last until Feb. 15.

Make and take activities will include creating picture frames, corn husk flowers, clan animal and heart shaped pendants. Beaded valentine heart necklaces may be made Feb. 10, 11 and 13, with painted feather activities available Feb. 12 and 14. Additionally, plant giveaways and chocolate tastings are planned.

Enjoy tasty traditional cuisine at the Aaimpa’ Café. Specials will include Italian wedding soup and valentine cookies, along with no cost recipe cards. Jewelry in the retail shops will be discounted 20%.

The Anoli’ Theater will be presenting a number of movies celebrating the Valentine’s holiday. The Princess Bride will be shown at noon Feb. 10 and 13, followed by Lady and the Tramp at 3 p.m. Gnomeo & Juliet will be shown at noon Feb. 12 and 14, followed by Shrek at 3 p.m.

For more information, visit ChickasawCulturalCenter. com or call (580) 622-7130.