CHICKASHA — AUGUST 26



Rock Island Arts

Festival meeting

• When:  August 26,  7 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Area Arts Council office, above Tornado Alley

• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com, or on Facebook.



Merry Chicks

Red Hat Society

• When: August 26, 11 a.m.

• Where: Grady County Building for lunch



AUGUST 26-28



Grady County Fair

• When: Aug. 26-28

• Where: Grady Co. Fairgrounds

• Details: Come join the fun. New this year:  PIE CONTEST. Call 224-2216 for details.



Hall of Fame

Shootout

• When: Aug. 27-28

• Where:  Hall of Fame Stadium, OKC.

• Details: The entry fee is $135 for 2 games, and  $190 for 3 games.



AUGUST 27



Lifeline

Bereavement

Luncheons

• Where:  LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa

• When: Aug. 27, noon

• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.

Bright Smiles for Education

• Who & What: The Chickasha Public School Foundation will sponsor Bright Smiles for Education.

• When: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 27

• Where: 29th Street Dental Care, 2900 W. Grand Avenue, Chickasha.

• Contact: For more information, call (405) 222-0222.



Chickasha

Gospel Singers

15th Anniversary Banquet

• Where: Friday, August 27, 2010, 7p.m.

• Where: University of Science and Arts in Chickasha

• Details:  The tickets for this occasion are $20.00 for adults; $10.00 for children 6 to 12 years old; children 5 years and under are free.  Tickets may be purchased from any choir member, or you may contact Ms Ramona McPherson at 405-224-2816 (home), 405-819-8566 (cell) or e-mail ramonamcpherson@sbcglobal.net.





AUGUST 28



Northside Reunion

• When: August 28th, Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Where: Senior Citizen Building Borden Park

• Details: Everyone Welcome



Chickasha

Gospel Singers

• What: 15th Anniversary Musical

• Where: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 7p.m.

• Where: Shepherd Street Christian Church., 802 South Shepherd Street, Chickasha

• Details:  For information, you may contact Ms Ramona McPherson at 405-224-2816 (home), 405-819-8566 (cell) or e-mail ramonamcpherson@sbcglobal.net.





AUGUST 31



Chickasha

Quarterback Club

• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse

• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.





SEPTEMBER 2



TEA Party

SQ 744 Forum

• When: Sept. 2, 7 p.m.

• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, 1401 Michigan, Chickasha

• Details: State Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Tuttle, and Oklahomans for Fair Government will present the program. SQ 744 addresses funding public schools at the regional average. 

The Grady County TEA Party can be found on facebook and on the web at www.gradycountyteaparty.com. Contact Mark Keeling for more information at 314.4730.

 

SEPTEMBER 3



Class of 1960

50th Reunion

• When: Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m.

• Where: USAO old bookstore

• Details: For more information, call 222-0933.



Class of 1959

• What: Reunion dinner and class photo

• When: Sept. 3, 7 p.m.

• Where: USAO Regent's Room in the USAO Student Union

• Details: For more information, call Suzanne Miller Moore at 405.364.7123 or e-mail to sjmoore@cox.net.





SEPT. 3-5



CHS 50s and 60s

class reunion

• When: Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3 - 5

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

• Details: For more information, call 222-0933.





SEPTEMBER 7



‘Something

Worthwhile’

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church

• When:  Tues., Sept. 7, meal at 6 p.m.

• Speaker: Kicking off this year’s event  as inspirational speaker is Congresswoman Mary Fallin.  She represents the Fifth District of Oklahoma, which includes most of Oklahoma County and all of Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties. Ms. Fallin is the first woman to represent Oklahoma in Congress since 1920.  She will be sharing a meaningful and special faith message with the ladies.  

ııThis outreach ministry, sponsored by the ladies of Epworth Church, is held eight times yearly. Each event features a sit-down dinner at 6 p.m., where ladies are treated to a delicious home-cooked meal, served on a beautifully decorated table, and have no worries about cleaning-up after the meal.  Following the meal, which is only $5.00, attendees enjoy an energetic and motivating speaker who shares how her faith has helped her through challenges, successes and day-to-day living.

• Reservations: For each ‘Something Worthwhile’ event, advance reservations are required and free childcare is available upon request. All reservations are made by calling Bobi at 320-0240. Reservations for the Sept. 7 event may be made beginning Aug. 1, and they will be taken until all seats are filled. However, no reservations will be taken after 3 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 3.   For more information, contact Joyce at 224-6225.   





Chickasha

Band Parents

• When: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: CHS Band Room

• Details: All junior high and high school band parents are encouraged to attend.





Chickasha

Quarterback Club

• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse



SEPTEMBER 9



Rock Island

Arts Fest Meeting

• When:  Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

• Where:  Chickasha Area Arts Council Office at 502 Chickasha Ave. The meetings are held on the second floor, above Tornado Alley. Enter the building on 5th Street

• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com or on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 11



Washita Valley

Bluegrass Festival

• When: Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds, NE building

• Information: Five bands scheduled. Call Doris Williams at 405-222-2008 or Janis Lindsey 405-831-6766.



SEPTEMBER 13



Retired

Educators

Association

• When: Monday, September 13, 2010, 10 a.m.

• Where: Station/Room 82 of the Union Building on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha

• Program:  The meeting is an important one and ALL Retired Educators and Support Personnel are invited.  The guest speaker will be Sheryl Prichard, a representative for OREA Benefits. Prichard will speak on several issues which affect retired educators and support personnel. The meeting will also include organizational planning for the remainder of the 2010-2011 Year.  Please put this September 13 meeting on your schedule.  

• Contact: Dr. Keith Harrison, Past-President at 1-405-224-8604.

Square Dance

Lessons

• When: Monday night Sept. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

• Details: Lessons will continue each Monday evening until completed. A set of square dance lessons lasts about 20 weeks. The instruction of these lessons will be by Jerry & Gayle Stover callers for the Swinging Chicks Square Dance Club.  





SEPTEMBER 14



Chickasha

Quarterback Club

• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse

• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.





SEPTEMBER 16



Ice Cream

fundraiser

• What: Fundraiser for  DA candidate Jason Hicks

• When: Thursday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Where: Ninnekah Community Center at the corner of Dell and Elm





SEPTEMBER 17



History Walk

• When: Sept. 17, beginning at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

• Where: Downtown Chickasha





• Details: Guided tours and the information about the following entities: Wahita Theatre, The Dixie, Petroleum Building, and First National Bank & Trust Co. Reception to follow at Rock Island Depot. Tickets are free and may be picked up at the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce office, 221 Chickasha Ave. Volunteers are needed. Call 405-224-0787 for information.



September 18



Rosehill Cemetery Tour

• When: Sept. 18

• Where: Rosehill Cemetery in Chickasha

• Details:  All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Arts Council and the Rock Island Arts Festival Planning Committee. Call (405) 574-1320 or (405) 222-4797 for more information about the Arts Council. Call (405) 320-3164 for more information about the Rock Island Arts Festival.



September 21



Chickasha

Quarterback Club

• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse

• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.



September 23



Rock Island Arts Festival meeting

• When:  Sept. 23, 7 p.m.

• Where:  Chickasha Area Arts Council Office at 502 Chickasha Ave. The meetings are held on the second floor, above Tornado Alley. Enter the building on 5th Street

• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com or on Facebook.



September 24

Lifeline Bereavement Luncheons

• Where:  LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa

• When: Sept. 24, noon

• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.



September 28



Chickasha

Quarterback Club

• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse

• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.



SEPTEMBER 30

Rock Island Arts Festival meeting

• When:  Sept. 30,  7 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Area Arts Council office, above Tornado Alley

• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com, or on Facebook.



OCTOBER 1-2



Rock Island Arts Festival

• When: Oct. 1-2

• Where: Historic Downtown Chickasha

• Details:  All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Arts Council and the Rock Island Arts Festival Planning Committee. Call (405) 574-1320 or (405) 222-4797 for more information about the Arts Council. Call (405) 320-3164 for more information about the Rock Island Arts Festival.





OCTOBER 9

Gene Watson in concert

• When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha High School Auditorium

• Ticket Sales: begin August 20th, 10 a.m.

• Info/tickets at (405) 243-7252



OCTOBER 14-16

Auto Fall Swap Meet

• When: Oct. 14-16

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

• For additional information, call 405-224-4700



OCTOBER 22



Lifeline

Bereavement Luncheon

• Where:  LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa

• When: Oct. 22, noon

• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.





November 19



Lifeline

Bereavement Luncheon

• Where:  LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa

• When: Nov. 19, noon

• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.



Fundraisers



Cookbook Fundraiser

• Cost: $10 each

• Contact: Stacy Brown at 224-1717

• Details: Glenhaven residents have compiled their favorite recipes and have put into a book available for purchase.  The proceeds from the book will go toward the Glenhaven residents Christmas fund.

 

On-Going Activities



Baby Food, Baby & Maternity Clothes Giveaways

• When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 noon

• Where: Women's Care Pregnancy Center, 1201 W. Choctaw Ave.



Farmer's Market

• When: Weekly Tuesday & Saturday, 7 a.m. - noon (or sold out)

• Where: Southwest corner at 7th & Chickasha

• Details: Fresh, local produce, crafts and canned goods are available for purchase.



TOPS Weight Loss Support

• What: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weekly support group that promotes a healthy lifestyle and supports sensible weight loss. Open to men and women of all ages.

• When: Every Monday, 5:30 p.m.

• Where: First Christian Church basement, 202 S. 6th, Chickasha

• Details:  Visitors are invited to attend an introductory meeting, call 405-473-6183, or email tafeese@gmail.com for more 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: 6-8 p.m. every Sunday

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



Diabetes Support Group

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

• Details:  If you or someone you know is struggling with diabetes or have questions about diabetes, call the Diabetes Center, 405-779-2130, for more information.



Ducks Unlimited

• When: Wednesday, 7p.m.

• Where: Temazcal Restaurant, 117 N 2, Chickasha

• Details: Local volunteers are bringing Ducks Unlimited back to town. The group invites conservation-minded people to join them in reforming the local chapter in Chickasha. For additional information, please call 222-1510 or 222-4799.



Bereavement Support Group

• Where: LifeLine Hospice Office, 1701 Iowa, Chickasha.  

• Details: Call for monthly meeting dates.. LifeLine Staff will provide lunch. Our topic for this month is Good Grief and will be presented by Brother Jeff Atwell, LifeLine Hospice Chaplain.  If you are interested in attending the group or need further information, please contact Bro. Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.



Southwest Oklahoma Lupus Support Group

• Where: Bancfirst building, 128 W. Main St. in Marlow

• Meetings are held at the same time every month, however we are currently looking to relocate due to scheduling conflicts. For information, please contact Lindsay Vocht at 570-498-3170 or Shelly Quisenberry at 580-704-9620. Join us on our Facebook page,  Southwest Oklahoma Lupus Support Group.



Adult Education Classes

• Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas. Locations available in El Reno, Mustang, Newcastle, Tuttle & Yukon

• When: Classes vary, M-Th.

• Details: Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information.  FAX (405) 222-6561.



English as a Second Language

• Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas Avenue. Locations also available in El Reno & Mustang.

• When: M/W 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Details: Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information.  FAX (405) 222-6561.



Soup Kitchen

• When: Saturdays & Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Where: Lighthouse Ministries Church, 305 Chickasha Ave.

• Details: Call our prayer line 405-414-8634



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.



Blessed Women to meet

• What: Non-denominational community gathering of women

• When: Last Friday of the month, covered dish at 6 p.m.; service 7 p.m.

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

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



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.



Blood Drive

• 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.



Chickasha Antique Auto Club

• What: Monthly meeting

• When: Fourth Tuesday of the months, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Rock Island Depot

• Details. Meeting are open to anyone interested in the antique car club and their activities.



Grady County TEA Party

• When: Monthly on the first Thursday

• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, Helen Ward Seminar Center, 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

•  Details: For more information, please contact Mark Keeling at 405-314-4730 or email gradycountyteaparty@yahoo.com. You may also visit www.gradycountyteaparty.com for additional information.



Grady County Democratic Party

• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, Helen Ward Seminar Center "C" in the east end of the main building, 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

• Details: Contact Dr. Keith Harrison, Secretary, 1-405-224-8604 for additional information.



Chickasha Area Arts Council

• What: Regular Meeting

• Where: First National Bank Community Room, 3rd St. and Chickasha Ave.

• Details: Please enter on the north side. M

• Contact Information: 222-4797 or 222-1486. All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Contacts are 574-1320 and 222-4797.



All-Day Music Fest

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th, Chickasha. 405-222-9182

• Details: Come enjoy fellowship and good music with several familiar bands. Donuts and coffee at 9; covered dish lunch - bring a dish and join us at 12:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Donations accepted. Next MusicFest: Feb 13. For information,  call Doris at 405-222-2008 or email edndoris2006@yahoo.com



Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck

• When: 2nd Saturday,noon- 4 p.m.

• 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.