Community Living
Area Church Activities
OCTOBER 30
Blessed Women to meet
Due to the downtown Halloween festivities,
the Blessed Women gathering scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 30 has been rescheduled for next Friday, Nov. 6.
What: Non-denominational community gathering of women
Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,
Details: This month's speaker will be Shelley Jones. For information, call 405-414-8634
OCTOBER 31
Grady Co. Opry
• When: October 31, 2009
• Where: Grady Co. fairgrounds
• Details: Adults, $7, children 7-12, $5, under 7 - free admission. Call 405-320-0055 for information. This event is the last Saturday of every month
NOVEMBER 1
The “Arts at Messiah” Concert Series
• When: Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m.
• Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 3600 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City
• Details: The festival will feature a combined choir of singers from 15 area congregations from various branches of the Lutheran Church. A dinner will be served immediately following the Service. The meal will consist of Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Vegetables, Orzo Pasta Salad and Chocolate Cake. Children 8 years and younger will be served chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese and Chocolate Cake. Cost of the meal is $10/adults and $6/children. Reservations MUST be made and paid for in advance and a ticket is REQUIRED for admittance to the dinner. Call Jeanne VonDerAhe at 946-0681 for tickets and/or more information.
NOVEMBER 3
Something Worthwhile
• When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; 6-8 p.m.
• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center.
• Details: Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door.
NOVEMBER 6
Blessed Women to meet
• When: Friday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. covered dish dinner - theme: Mexican; 7 p.m. service
• What: Non-denominational community gathering of women
• Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,
• Details: This month's speaker will be Shelley Jones. For information, call 405-414-8634
Christmas Expressions Arts & Crafts Festival
• When: Nov. 6, 12-8 p.m.
• Where: First Assembly of God Family Life Center (gym), 3340 S. 16th, Chickasha.
• Details: Fifty exciting booths. Indian tacos and desserts available. For information, call 405-224-1599
NOVEMBER 7
Fall Craft Bazaar
• When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Christian Life Center in the Blanchard United Methodist Church. 10th & Main St., 405-485-3579
• Details: Crafters with homemade goodies, holiday items, monogramming, gift items, school theme items, jewelry, yard decor, accessories and door prizes. Lunch available.
Christmas Expressions Arts & Crafts Festival
• When: Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: First Assembly of God Family Life Center (gym), 3340 S. 16th, Chickasha.
• Details: Fifty exciting booths. Indian tacos and desserts available. For information, call 405-224-1599
NOVEMBER 12
UMC annual Fall Festival
• When: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church
• Details: The annual lunch will be held will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken and rice, green beans, salad, bread, cake at a cost of $7.00. Come and shop at Granny's Attic and then shop booths for home baked goodies and miscellaneous items.
ON-GOING
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.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
• 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.
Terrific Tuesday
• What: Fun and fellowship for seniors & caregivers
• When: 4th 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.
First Pentecostal singing
• Where: 4092 Norge Road (Hwy. 92)
• Details: Singing is held on the first Saturday, monthly.
New Home Full Gospel Church
• What: Second Saturday Night Singing
• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad
• Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399.
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Country music's Gene Watson plans Oct. 9 show in Chickasha
Gene Watson, the country music legend with 21 top 10 songs, will return to the Chickasha High School Activity Center for a 7:30 p.m. show Oct. 9.
This will be Watson’s fourth consecutive year to perform at Chickasha High School, having played there every year since the facility opened in 2007. -
Art classes offered at Epworth Methodist
Elizabeth Johnson, local Chickasha artist and teacher, has announced that she will be offering art classes for kids and adults this fall.
All classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th and Iowa, Chickasha. -
Butler announces AT&T retirement
After 44 years of service, Jerry Butler has announced his retirement from AT&T
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.
In November he transferred to Chickasha where he continued as a Lineman until June of 1970. -
Country music legend Gene Watson plans another appearance in Chickasha
Gene Watson, the country music legend with 21 top 10 songs, will return to the Chickasha High School Activity Center for a 7:30 p.m. show Oct. 9.
This will be Watson’s fourth consecutive year to perform at Chickasha High School, having played there every year since the facility opened in 2007. -
CHS Key Club plans first meeting for Aug. 26
Key Club is the student branch of the Kiwanis organization.
The goal of Key Club is to develop knowledgeable, capable, and compassionate leaders that enhance their communities through service. - Community Briefs
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OHCE members take part in state meeting
CHICKASHA, Okla. –Members of Grady County’s Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization met recently in Oklahoma City for the group’s 75th annual state meeting. This year’s theme was “Dreams to Diamonds,” which reflected that the group was observing its 75th birthday.
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Ninnekah community set to host summer blood drive
Blood donors will receive two tickets to the Oklahoma City Zoo and a “Feel Wild” T-shirt when they give blood with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) this summer. First Baptist Church is hosting a blood drive 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 18 at the High School Cafeteria, 901 S. Maple.
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Drawing held, winner named
Glenda Sage of Rush Springs was the lucky winner of a Weatherby shotgun, the prize of a recent fund-raising effort for Miss Audri King, the two-year-old daughter of Brandon and Janae King of Chickasha and granddaughter of Walter and Pat King and Coye and Marla Langford, held at the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull held recently at the Grady County Fairgrounds in Chickasha.
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