Community Living
HALLOWEEN: Local Events & Activites
The city of Chickasha will play host to the ghosts and goblins of Halloween this weekend, The downtown merchants will be hosting their annual Neewollah Festival, which includes trick-or-treating downtown, on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. with residential trick-or-treating to be held on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31 elsewhere in the community.
Below are several activities going on in the area this weekend. For more information, please contact the sponsoring entities.
FRIDAY
Neewollah Festival
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m.,
• Where: Downtown Chickasha
• Details: Downtown merchants will open their doors to the costumed kids for treats and more. For information, call 405-224-0787.
Elks Lodge
Annual Halloween Carnival
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m.
• Where: 1818 W. Country Club Rd., Chickasha
• Details: Open to the public. There will be lots of games, prizes, concessions & loads of fun.
Grace Living Center
• What: Grace Living Center will welcome trick-or-treaters for free treats.
• When: Oct. 30, 6- 8 p.m.
• Where: Grace Living Center, 2300 Iowa Ave.
• Contact: (405) 224-6456
Verden PTO
Fall Carnival
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
• Where: Verden School Cafeteria/Gym
• Details: Concessions & games for all ages. Tickets 50¢.
FOL's 2009 Masquerade Ball
for high school students
• Who: High School Students
• When: Friday, October 30, 2009, 9 p.m. - 12 midnight
• Where: Shannon Springs Bathhouse
• Details: A current School ID, valid driver’s license or government issued ID will be necessary to enter the High School Ball as permitted ages are 15-19. Event will provide refreshments, photo opportunities, contests, music and dancing. Guests attending the High School Ball will not be allowed to leave the premises and then return to the dance unless return is accompanied by a parent. Chaperones and Security will be present at this event and underage drinking or violence will not be tolerated. Proper attire (costume or formal) and mask are required to enter. Masks will be available for purchase at the venue the night of the Ball. Ticket prices are $10.00 for high school students, All proceeds will go toward helping the Festival of Light go green by changing the incandescent lighting to LED lighting. Visit www.Chickashafestivaloflight.com or call 405-224-9627 for more info.
SATURDAY
First Baptist – Ninnekah
Annual Fall Festival
• When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
• Where: 910 E. Dell, across the street from the Ninnekah Elementary School.
• Details: The event is free and will include hot dogs, frito chili pie, games, candy, face painting, a hay-ride, and more.
• Contact: The church office, 224-0324.
17th Annual
Church-A-Treat
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31; 5-8 p.m.
• Where: Lincoln School
• Details: Food , games & treats available.
Yard Haunt
• When: Oct. 31, 6 p.m. - ?
• Where: 3225 Park
• Details: No charge to visit "Drac's crib". Scares for all ages.
Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril
• What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens
• When: Now thru Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m.
• Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419
Reding Farm Maize
• When: Through Nov. 8, 2009
• What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hamster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more
• Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m.; Organizations & church groups, call or email for reservations. For info. contact Jerry or Nancy Reding at 405-222-0624 or 405-779-6643, visit the website, www.cornfieldmaze.com or email nancy.reding@att.net.
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Butler began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone now AT&T in June of 1966.
His first job assignment was in Alva, Okla., as a Lineman.
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Drawing held, winner named
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