CHICKASHA — July 8



Seminar: Promote and Protect Your Authentic Indian Art, Craftwork

• When: Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m. - 4:p.m.

• Where: Southern Plains Indian Museum, U.S. Department of the Interior, 715 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko



Red Dirt Poetry Slam

• When: 7 p.m. July 8

• Where: Room 107 of USAO Davis Hall.

• Sponsored by: Chickasha Area Arts Council and the USAO Drama Department

• Details: The community is welcome to attend.



July 10



Fundraiser for

Melvin Hughes

• When: July 10, 7 a.m. (breakfast) ending with a dinner and dance

• Where: Chickasha Elks Lodge



Community Patriotic Concert God & Country Celebration

• When: Saturday, July 10, 10 AM.

• Where: Minco's Armory Park Amphitheatre

• Details: Bring a lawn chair for seating! Hot dog lunch provided after program. If inclement weather, event will be held at Minco First Baptist Church. Free & open to the public.



Community Patriotic Concert God & Country Celebration, Part II

• When: Saturday, July 10, 2 PM

• Where: Amber First Baptist Church

• Details: Ice Cream social following concert. Free and open to the public.



July 11



80th Ogle

Family Reunion

• When: July 11, 2010; 9 a.m. coffee & rolls; 1 p.m. lunch

• Where Grady Co. Fairgrounds

• Details: Bring your favorite food. It will be a great time to reminsce, catch up and share in fellowship together.



July 12-16



Wild Oklahoma

Vacation Bible School

• Where: FBC-Chickasha

• When: July 12-16, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Who: Students who have completed 1st - 5th grades

• Need a ride: call 224-5196

• Details: Pre-enroll on Sunday, July 11 from 4-5:30 p.m. and enjoy free wayerslide & hotdogs.



July 12-14



Half-Off Scholastic Book Fair

• Where: Grand Avenue Elementary, 1415 W. Grand Ave.

• When: July 12-14, 9-11:45 a.m. &  12:45-2:30 p.m.

• Details: Everything in the book fair will be offered at one half of the regular price.





July 12



Chickasha Area

Arts Council

• When: Mon., July 12 at 6:30 p.m.

• Where: CAAC office, 502 W. Chickasha Ave., 2nd floor. Entry is on 5th street

• Details: Major agenda items will be updates on the Rock Island Arts Festival 2010 (RIAF), the Public Art Project for downtown Chickasha, the Grady County Fair booth, and the Rose Hill Cemetery Tour on Sept. 18th. All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of CAAC (405-574-1320 and 405-222-4797) and the meetings of the RIAF 2010 planning committee (405-320-3164).

July 14





"Brown Bag"

Recovery Workshops

• When: Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m.

• Where: Stepping Stones Office

• Details: Please bring a pen or a pencil. Workshop materials will be provided.Coffee will be provided, or you may bring your own water, tea or soda to drink and something to eat if you'd like.

• More Info: Call Stepping Stones Alliance at 625-1713 if you have questions about the workshops, approvals, etc.



"Brown Bag" Recovery Workshops, Part II

• When: Wednesday, July 14, 6 p.m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center

• Details: Please bring a pen or a pencil. Workshop materials will be provided.Coffee will be provided, or you may bring your own water, tea or soda to drink and something to eat if you'd like.

• More Info: Call Stepping Stones Alliance at 625-1713 if you have questions about the workshops, approvals, etc.





July 15



Seven Star Fellowship

• When: July 15, 7-9 p.m.

• Where: Best Western Banquet Room, 2101 S. 4th

• Subject: Relationships

• Speaker: Chickasha resident Larry Jacobson, minister, missionary, author

• Information: call Doris Williams at 405-222-2008



Rock Island Arts

Festival meeting

• When:  July 15, 7 pm

• 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.



July 16



"Brown Bag"

Recovery Workshops

• When: Friday, July 16, 6 p.m.

• Where: St. Luke's Church

• Details: Please bring a pen or a pencil.



Workshop materials will be provided.Coffee will be provided, or you may bring your own water, tea or soda to drink and something to eat if you'd like.

• More Info: Call Stepping Stones Alliance at 625-1713 if you have questions about the workshops, approvals, etc.





July 17





Self-Defense Course, for ladies, age 13 and over

• When: Saturday, July 17

• Details: This 2 1/2 - hour, interactive program will serve as a great introduction to preventing and fighting back against violence and attack.  The seminar will teach cutting-edge safety and self defense training that is simple to learn and easy to remember. Class size is limited and I will only be accepting 40 people for this event.   

• To enroll:  please stop by the school at 1201 S. 17th Street in Chickasha and enroll

• Cutoff date: July 15th.  

• Cost: The seminar is only $35.00 and is due at time of enrollment.





Ninnekah FFA

Car Wash

• Where: Dave's Cave on 4th St.

• When: Saturday, July 17th from 12- 3 p.m.

• Details: The Ninnekah FFA Chapter is hosting a car wash as a fundraiser for their annual FFA officer retreat. The proceeds will contribute to the cost of food and lodging expenses.



July 18



Wild Oklahoma

Family Night Rodeo Cookout

• Where: FBC-Chickasha

• When: Sunday, July 18, 6 p.m.

• Need info: call 224-5196



JULY 19



Chickasha School Board

regular meeting

• When: Monday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Administration Building, 900 W. Choctaw, Chickasha



 

Chisholm Trail Republican Women

• When: Monday, July 19 at 7pm

• Where: Canadian Valley Tech. Center, 1401 Michigan Ave., Chickasha.  Please use the east door entrance

• Details: This meeting is open to all men and women and we welcome guests.  Special guest speaker will be Phil Richardson, State Representative that represents the northwest area of Grady Co.  Please come and hear what Phil has to say.  Light refreshments will be served.  Margaret Scott is chairman of the group.

• Questions: call Sandra Johnson at 405-204-6435.



July 20



Emergency Food Boxes

• When: July 20, 9-11 a.m.

• Where: First Baptist Church Parking Lot Garage, 324 W/ Colorado

• Details: Call 405-224-5196 for income guidelines and details.



Grady County Interagency and

Community Coalition

• When: July 21, 10-11 a.m.

• Where:  CVTC

• Details: All residents, agencies and businesses in Grady County who are interested in the health and well-being of our area are invited to attend. Kent Hibbard, of the Resurrection House, will make a presentation and the Washita Valley Community Action Council is scheduled to be our speaking agency.

• Additional Info: The Grady County Interagency and Community Coalition meets on the third Wednesday of each month at CVTC from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Alyson at 779-2163 or Barbara at 625-1713 for additional information.



July 6-22





Chickasha Title 1

Summer Reading Program

• Who: Chickasha Public School students, grades K-5.  Parent/guardian must attend with kindergarten students entering first grade.

• When: July 6-22, Monday - Thursday, 9-11:45 a.m. &  12:45-2:30 p.m.

• Where:  Grand Avenue Elementary, 1415 W. Grand Ave.; Southwest Elem. 1208 S. 17; and Lincoln Elem. 103 Dakota

• Details: Adults will be available to provide one-on-one attention to children who attend. Students will have the opportunity to read books, take AR quizzes and will receive the credit in the 2010-2011 school yea for points earned during the summer. To enroll your child, if not previously enrolled,  can be done at any site. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Simer at 222-6524.

July 23



Lifeline Bereavement Luncheons

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

• When: July 23, noon

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



"Brown Bag" Recovery Workshops

• When: Saturday, July 23, 1:30 p.m.

• Where: Cornerstone Church

• Details: Please bring a pen or a pencil. Workshop materials will be provided.Coffee will be provided, or you may bring your own water, tea or soda to drink and something to eat if you'd like.

• More Info: Call Stepping Stones Alliance at 625-1713 if you have questions about the workshops, approvals, etc.



July 23-24



CHS Class of 1990 - 20th reunion

• When: July 23-24

• Where: July 23, Julio's Sport's Grill; July 24, USAO Ballroom

• Details: Class members are urged to contact chs1990reunion@ymail.com with their contact information.





JULY 29



Rock Island Arts Festival meeting

• When:  July 29,  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.





Now - JULY 30



Ms. Fit Teen Challenge

• When: Monday - Friday, June 7 - July 30, 7-8 p.m.

• Where: FLO Health & Fitness, 314 W. Chickasha Ave.

• Cost: $20 per girl

• Details: This challenge is open to all school age girls. Programs to include self defense, nutrition, Zumba, aerobics, strength training and more. For details, contact Kiesha Baggett at 200-5269 or email okscentygal@yahoo.com.



 July 31



Verden High School - 80's Reunion

• When: July 31, 2010, 4-11 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Vo-Tech, 1401 Michigan Ave, Chickasha, OK 7318

• Cost: $25 person - includes dinner (adults only)

• Details: Contact Ron Martin 580 467-6407, Logan Willis 512-563-5848. RSVP needed no later than July 15. Other activities: Verden Alumni Golf Scramble at Cottonwood Creek (Friday July 30, 9:00 am); Verden Alumni Baseball Game, Saturday July 30,10:00 am, Roy Edwards Field, Verden.





AUGUST 5



Audri King benefit

• Chances for a Weatherby Pump-Action 12 gauge shotgun

• Drawing to be held on August 5 at the Grady County Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull

• Chances are available for purchase at Livingston Machinery, Bailey's Welding or call 222-9013 or 320-0083 for information.





AUGUST 19



Rock Island

Arts Festival meetings

• When:  Aug. 19, 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.





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.



September 9



Rock Island Arts Festival meeting

• When:  Sept. 9, 7 pm

• 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.



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 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.





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 Luncheons

• 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 Luncheons

• 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.





On-Going Activities



Free Baby Food, Baby & Maternity Clothes

• When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 noon

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





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 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday

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



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.



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 reorganization

• 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.



GED Review & Exam, Basic Skills Review, Eighth Grade Reading Proficiency, Paraprofessional Review & Exam

• 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: June 12, 2010,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.







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