Around the Area

Trinity Church kicks off VBS

On Wednesday, June 3, Trinity Church in Chickasha will be hosting its Summer Kick-Off event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We will have free hotdogs, drinks and popcorn and many games for the kids including a moonbounce, Wii system, karaoke, and lots more. While you are here, you may want to register your child or children for Vacation Bible School. No kids VBS age? Come and visit with us anyway. We would love to meet you. Trinity is located at 428 E. Almar. For more information call 224-3769.



Verden to hold rabies clinic

The Verden annual rabies clinic will be held Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until noon in the Verden Community Building, 214 N. Main. Rabies shots are $8 and other vaccinations will be available. Tags are $3.



Coyotee Boys

perform Tuesdays

The Coyotee Boys will play every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Borden Park Community Center.



Michigan Ave.

Baptist hosts Sing

There will be a fifth Sunday Sing on May 31 at Michigan Ave. Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Stan McConnell will be singing at Praise time and Worship time. Everyone is welcome. Help us celebrate our new pastor Brother Tommy Buchanan, his wife Jeanna and son Ethan. Fellowship dinner after singing.



Cox City Baptist

to host softball

The Cox City Baptist Church will be holding a softball tournament on June 13 at the Rush Springs park. Those wanting to have their team play are asked to contact Jackie Fox at 580-476-2024. or Betty Crabb at 580-476-3727. The cost for each team is $120. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship at this fundraiser for the new Cox City Baptist Church building. There will be a snack bar with all types of good food.



Learning Center

sets summer sked

The Chickasha Adult Learning Center will have classes available throughout the summer. Morning classes will be Tuesday and Thursday, June 2-July 30 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. Afternoon classes will take place Tuesday and Thursday, June 2-July 30 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Evening classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday, June 9-July 30, from 5:30 untl 8:30 p.m. ParaPro and GED testing are by appointment only. For more information call 405-222-6562.



Cox City hosts fifth Sunday sing

The Cox City Baptist Church welcomes the community to attend their fifth Sunday Sing on Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. Bring your family and come to sing or just listen. Pastor Bill Love encourages you to share this evening of praise and worship with us. We will share the joy of singing and praising the Lord with individual and group specials, as well as congregational singing. There will be a fellowship with snacks following the service. Invite your friends and neighbors. For more information call 405-756-8830 or 580-658-3951.



DivorceCare to meet at Epworth

Divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone. DivorceCare is a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. It is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovering from divorce or separation. Each week is a different topic. Child care is available. The meetings are held at Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door. Meetings are Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 224-3320.



Festival committee meeting changed

Please mark your calendars for the next Rock Island Arts Festival meeting date change to Monday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Epworth Methodist Church New Life Center. The meeting should last about an hour. Updates will include posters, flyers, sponsorship letters and other agenda items. RIAF meeting dates are located at www.rockislandartsfestival.org.



Crimestoppers

plans gospel music

The Grady County Crimestoppers present an evening of southern gospel music on Saturday, June 6 in the Chickasha High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 1-580-252-5676 or visit Kool Radio at 627 W. Chickasha.



Calvary Baptist

to host VBS

Calvary Baptist Church, 1102 S. 13th St., will host “Extreme Living” vacation Bible school June 2-5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for children age four to ninth grade. Everyone will receive a ticket to attend the carnival on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a program for parents June 7 at 6 p.m. It will be a great time with games, creative crafts, exciting lessons, skits, food and prizes.



Ninnekah Baptist taking food orders

Angel Food orders will be taken at the Ninnekah First Baptist Church June 2-5 and June 9-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The last day to order is Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Order online at www.angelfoodministries.com. Call 405-224-0324. Distribution day is Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. June specials include an assorted meat grill box, meat and chicken combo, chicken combo, fresh fruit and veggie box and Latin flavors fresh fruit and veggie box.



Survivor dinner set for June 2

It’s that time of year again that we celebrate our survivors. Your Chickasha Relay For Life Committee is hosting a pot luck dinner for all survivors on June 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church on 29th street. It promises to be a time of good food and fellowship complete with entertainment.

Please RSVP to Marcy Langle at 405-520-4107 or e-mail to mlangle@suddenlink.net by May 26.

Pocasset Baptist

to host VBS

First Baptist Church of Pocasset will host “Boomerang Express” Vacation Bible School June 1-5, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Vicki Jackson at 459-6516.



Something

Worthwhile June 9

Something Worthwhile, a delightful evening for all laders will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center. The musical program will be presented by Epworth minister of music Aiya Attaway. An entertaining video message entittled “Contagious Joy,” featuring humorist Patsy Clairmont. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, June 3. Reservatons can be made by calling Bobi at 320-0240. Cost of the meal is $4 and you can pay at the door. Childcare will be available upon request.



GED graduation

set for June 4

The 14th annual commencement ceremony sponsored by the Chickasha Adult Learning Center and the Altrusa Club for recipients of GED diplomas will be Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Chickasha High School Activity Center. Each candidate that successfully completed the GED examination during the past year is invited to participate. You are also encouraged to bring all of your family and friend to help you celebrate this special occasion. Altrusa Club will host a reception following the ceremony. All graduates will need to be in the lobby by 6:45 p.m. Call 222-6562 to reserve your seat for the graduation ceremony.



Line Dance

lessons offered

Free line dance lessons are being offered at Best Western Inn in Chickasha, 2101 S. 4th St., across the street from McDonalds. Classes are held on the first and third Monday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the banquet room. Beginners and all ages are welcome. Door prizes and refreshments are served. Bring the entire family and enjoy the fun, it’s great exercise. For more information, call Kathy Prigmore at 405-224-0331 or 405-320-0453.



Juneteenth

celebration set

Juneteenth or June 19, celebrated the third week in June, is the oldest known celebration since President Lincoln issued a proclamation ending slavery in 1862. This year, Juneteenth will host its Celebration on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. The celebration kicks off Friday evening with a jazz cool-down session. At $2 per plate, you can taste and help select winners of the "Bake-Off" and "Cook-Off" delightful delicacies. Saturday morning, the festivities begin with a parade, opening ceremony, spiritual activities, free foods and lots of family fun. Donations or Contributions can be sent to Juneteenth Celebration in care of President James Dorn at P.O. Box 211 - Chickasha, OK 73023. $25 will reserve your booth space. New Members and Helpers are needed to keep Juneteenth growing. For more information, contact President James Dorn at 274-5263 or Vice President Casta Thomas at 222-2837.



Autism group

to meet

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers, will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two, 405-222-3018. Thanks to the generosity of Kelly Nunn, there is no fee for this group. No childcare is available.



Art at the Rock fundraiser June 20

The Rock Island Arts Festival sponsorship committee is currently planning the “Art at the Rock” Fundraiser Event, Saturday June 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leman and Louise Spoon residence giving guided tours of this amazing home. Harpist Jessica Tate will convey musical emotions with her golden strings while guests enjoy a lineup of Hors d’oeuvres. A silent and live auction of some very intriguing items will entertain throughout the afternoon creating a must attend event. Only 150 invitations will be available. The price $40.  Valet Parking. To reserve please contact Susan Gearhart 405-222-4797.



YMCA summer registration set

Registration is now open for the following YMCA summer programs: Youth Basketball, Adult Co-ed Softball, Summer Day Camp and Swim Lessons. Now is also the time to schedule your summer pool parties. You may register for any of these programs at the YMCA Membership Desk during the following times: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the YMCA at 224-2281.



True Country to play at Borden

True Country will play every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Borden Park Community Center.



Cox City School to

host Alumni dinner

Cox City Alumni, former students, parents, and teachers are welcome to attend the Cox City Reunion on June 6, at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. An informal reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. in the snack bar area, with time to visit and look at photos and memories of time past. The banquet and meeting will be held in the ballroom from 6-9:30 p.m. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary Class of 1958, the last graduating class of Cox City High School. The cost is $17 and must be turned in with your reservation by June 4. For more information contact Pat Davis Webb, Cox City Alumni Secretary at 1-580-252-5008.





Team USAO

to raffle Wii

Team USAO Relay for Life are selling $1 tickets, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, for a variety of prizes. Prizes include Salon 220 II one month tanning, Salon 220 II Haircuts and the grand prize will be a Wii game console. The drawing will take place on June 5. For tickets see Eileen or Dr. Mather in Education office or Cheryl, Paula, Julie or Linda in the USA0 Business Office.



Donate electronics

for Relay for Life

Donate your old cell phone, pager, pda, palm pilot, digital camera, and ipods to benefit Midwest Towers’ Relay for Life teams. Its easy, tax deductible, and it helps the earth, too. For more information, contact Glenda Kelsey at 405-224-4622 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Booster Club to host golf tourney

The Tuttle Wrestling Booster Club will be hosting the 7th annual Four-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6 starting at 8 a.m. at the Ft Cobb Golf Course. There will be lots of fun and prizes along with a delicious barbecue lunch being served at noon to all who participate. To pre-register your team, please contact David Boles at 381-3682 or Coach Surber at 381-5048.



Full Gospel to hold baked potato lunch

The Full Gospel Church will hold a baked potato luncheon on Friday, June 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church fellowship hall, 722 N. 10th St. $5 includes a baked potato with all the trimmings and a drink. Proceeds go to youth camp.

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