NOVEMBER 26



29th Annual

Community

Thanksgiving Dinner

• When: Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., takeout from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

• Where: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6th & Minnesota,

• Details: The meal is open to the public and is free of charge. If you have no plans for lunch, please join us for Thanksgiving dinner. For homebound delivery, call the Salvation Army at 224-5647 by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. No more than four meals per household will be delivered.





NOVEMBER 28



Men's Basketball

Tournament

• When: Nov. 27 & 28

• Where: Mission Gymnasium, Anadarko, OK

• Details: Entry fee for teams is $150.00 For information, contact Jimmy Jones, tournament director, at 405-425-9498.



2nd annual Bedlam Canned Food Drive

• When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 28

• Where: First Baptist Church, 4th and Colorado in Chickasha

• Details: Supports the FBC Food Pantry



Christmas Craft Show

• When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Place: Verden Public Schools cafeteria

• Details: The booster club will be selling indian taco that day as well,m 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. For information, call 405-274-6269.



NOVEMBER 29



Rush Springs

Church of Christ

• What: 100th birthday celebration

• When: Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. The regular morning assembly will be at 10:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a lunch.

• Details: Church members are encouraging all former members who have moved away to return for the celebration. The fellowship meal will be prepared by the men of the church. The women of the church will prepare desserts.



DECEMBER 1



Kick Back at Cancer

2010 Relay for Life

• When: December 1, 2009, 12 noon

• Where: Five Oaks Basement

• Details: Team captain & community kick-off. For additional information, Glenda Kelsey, 405/224-7927; Nita Orndorff, 405/224-5419; Sheila Guerrero, 405/224-6699. Visit us on the web: WWW.RELAYFORLIFE.ORG/CHICKASHAOK. Save the date: June 4, 2010.



Something Worthwhile

• When: Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Life Center, Chickasha

• Details: Following a home-cooked meal, Aiya Attaway, director of music ministries at Epworth UM Church, Chickasha, will present a beautiful musical program. Guests are asked to bring a wrapped Christmas ornament to exchange. Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. Reservations will be accepted until all tickets are sold or until the deadline of 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 27. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door. Childcare is available when requested with one’s reservation. Each guest is asked to please honor her reservation, or if unable to attend, share it with a friend.



DECEMBER 2



Blood Drive

• Where: First Baptist Missionary Church Fellowship Hall

• When: Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m., Pocasset

• Details: Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will reward each donor’s giving spirit with a warm beanie cap. Anyone, who is healthy and 17 years or older, can donate blood. Contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at (877)-340-8777. Donors always receive free health screenings and Members for Life points, redeemable for merchandise from OBI’s online store.



DECEMBER 3



Chickasha

Parade of Light

• When: Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

• Where: Downtown Chickasha



Grady County TEA Party

• When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

• Where: Canadian valley Tech Center, 1401 Michigan

• Details: Rep. Leslie Osborn of Tuttle will be answering questions. For more information, please contact Mark keeling at 405-314-4730 or email gradycountyteaparty@yahoo.com. You may also visit www.gradycoteaparty.com for additional information.



DECEMBER 4



Relay for Life's

3rd annual Survivors Christmas Tea

• When: Friday Dec. 4 , 6-8 pm

• Where: Borden Community Center behind the Chickasha High School.

• Details: We would like to invite all Cancer Survivors and their caretakers to join us for fellowship and to celebrate survivors during this most special time of the year. We will be serving appetizers, snacks, & desserts, along with drinks. We will also have a drawing for Christmas presents for our Survivors. Please RSVP to Marcy Langle at 405-520-4107 or e-mail mlangle@suddenlink.net.





DECEMBER 8-10



Adult Learning Center

• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule

• When: Dec. 8 & 10, 2009

• Where: GED Test Site, Adult Learning Center, 628 Kansas Ave., Chickasha.

• Cost: $65 Test Fee; $40 Retest Fee. Everyone is required to call and reserve a testing date. A rescheduling fee of $25 will be added for those failing to give 24 hours cancellation notice.

• Details: Photo I.D. required to complete the application and each time to take the Exam. The Exam begins at 5:30 p.m. Apply in person at the Adult Learning Center or at one of the other class sites. GED Testing Accommodations are available. Ask us how we can help. Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561.



DECEMBER 11



Glenhaven Assisted Living Center

• What: Christmas Bazaar

• When: 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11

• Where: 404 S. 29th St., Chickasha

• Details: Funds raised will to to the center's Activity Fund. For more information, call Stacy Brown at 224-1717.



Homesteaders

Christmas

Variety Show

• When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.

• Where: Sunray Baptist Church, 2223 N. 9th St. in Purcell

• Details: Admission is free to this event, but a love offering will be taken, For more information, please call 405-527-6808



DECEMBER 12



All Day MusicFest

• When: Dec. 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th

• Details: For information, call Doris Williams 405-222-2008 or email edndoris2006@yahoo.com





ON-GOING



Apply for Census Jobs

• Where: Toll-free job line 1-866-861-2010 or www.2010censusjobs.gov.(1-800-877-8339 TTY)

• Details: Good pay, temporary part-time jobs, flexible hours, up to 40 hours per week, mileage reimbursement for field jobs. Get all this and more. Apply now to be a census taker.



Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck

• Where: Community Building in Pocasset

• Details: Potluck meal, fellowship, dominoes. Come join the fun. Call 459-6588 for more information. This is held on the second Saturday every month.



Adult Basic Education

• What: Free GED prep, adult basic education and family literacy classes

• When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St.

• Details: These classes are for adults who need to work on basic educational skills or prepare for their GED AND have children. Free childcare provided for children under 7. For more information, call 405-222-6562.



English as a second language

• What: An adult (16 years and older) based class for individuals whose first language is NOT English.

• When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St.

• Details: Childcare provided. Classes also available in El Reno & Mustang. Enroll in person for free class. Call 405-222-6562 for information.=



Cancer Support Group

• When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Grady Memorial Hospital Administrative Conference Room, go in front entrance, go to the left of the elevators toward radiology.

• Details: These meetings are for anyone dealing with cancer. Meetings are sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Grady Memorial Hospital. For information, call Alyson Kopycinski, 224-2300 or Maggie Griffith, 222-2551



Grief Recovery

• When: First and third Thursdays at 6 p. m.

• Where: Options Counseling Services, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Chickasha

• Details: Grief issues related to death, chronic illness, divorce, change in health, disaster victim, loss of employment, caregiver for chronically ill or other concerns will be discussed. To register call 405-222-3018, sponsored by Ross Health Care.



DivorceCare

• What: DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand divorce.

• When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door.



Kid's Crew Worship

• Who: First Baptist Church, Chickasha

• When: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

• Details: A worship service designed especially for students in grade K-5. Rides are available by calling 224-5196. Vans run at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and again at 11:45 a.m. to return children home.



Borden Community Center

• What: Free Line Dance Lessons

• When: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mondays of the month; 1-3 p. m.

• Details: Call Kathy Prigmore at 224-0331 for information

• What: Performances by Small Town Country.

• When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday.

• What: Performances by True Country

• When: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday.



Terrific Tuesday

• What: Fun and fellowship for seniors & caregivers

• When: Fourth Tuesday of the month

• Where: Life Center at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th & Iowa

• Details: Bring a sack lunch. Caregivers may drop persons in their care off and run errands or may stay and enjoy the activities. For information, please call 224-3320.



Autism Spectrum

• What: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers.

• When: First Tuesday of the month, 6:45 - 8 p. m.

• Where: Facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two

• Details: Call 405-222-3018 for information. No childcare is available.



Blessed Women

• What: Non-denominational community gathering of women

• Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,

• Details: For information, call 405-414-8634



Diabetes Support Group

• Where: 1st Floor Conference Room of the Hospital.

• Details: For information, call the Diabetes Center, 405-779-2130.



Grady County Opry

• Where: Grady Co. Fairgrounds

Details: Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children age 7-12; under 7 free. Family of four pack $20. Call 405-320-0055 for more info. Concession will be available.



St. Luke's Episcopal

• When: Sundays at 9-9:45 a.m.

• Where: St. Luke's Episcopal, 124 S. 6th, Chickasha

• Details: Theme is Forgiveness: both asking for and accepting -- forgiveness. Class will be led by Vicar Susan Lindley, JD, M. Div., Gerald Butcher, deacon and Sanders Huguenin, PhD.



First Pentecostal

• Where: 4092 Norge Road (Hwy. 92)

• Details: Singing is held on the first Saturday, monthly.







New Home Full Gospel Church

• What: 2nd Saturday Night Singing

• Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad

• Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399.