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November 10, 2010

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Community events and activities

CHICKASHA —  

November 10

 

Travelling Brown Bag

Recovery Workshop

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

• Where: Stepping Stones Office

• Details: The November workshops will deal with holiday stress. Call 625-1713 for more information.

 

Travelling Brown Bag

Recovery Workshop

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center

• Details: The November workshops will deal with holiday stress. Call 625-1713 for more information.

 

November 11

 

Friend School

Veteran’s Day Celebration

• Where:  Friend School gymnasium

• When: Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.

• Details: All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Following a program at 8:30 a.m., biscuit and gravy breakfast will be served to all veterans and spouses.  Please RSVP to the school office 224-3822 by Nov. 8.

 

Blanchard’s sixth annual

Hall of Fame Banquet 

• When: Thursday, Nov. 11; dinner 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

• Sponsored by: Blanchard Public Schools Education Foundation

• Where: Blanchard High School Cafeteria.

• Details: Grants-to-Teachers displays. The foundation will be honoring Jo Ann Richey and Donna Stokes. Tickets are $50.00 each or Corporate Sponsor for $500.00 (table of 6 or 8). You may purchase tickets from Cody Bell at Chickasha Bank & Trust at 1525 N. Council in Blanchard.

 

Grady County Democratic Party

• When: November 11, 2010, 7 p.m.

• Where: Helen Ward Seminar Room C  at the Canadian Valley Technology Center in the east end of the building, 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha

• Details: New members will be welcomed and Democratic candidates who ran in the November 2, 2010 election will be formally thanked.  Come join the decision making. For more information contact Steve Cox, Chair, at 320-5355 or Dr. Keith Harrison, Secretary, at 405-224-8604.

November 12-14

 

Women’s Service & Family Resource Volunteer Training

• When: Nov. 12-14

• Details: Please call 405-224-8256 for additional information on  class times and location.

 

November 13

 

Kingdom Family relationship

Annual Word Conference

When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m..  

• Where: The Crown Center, 13300 S. Western, OKC, OK

• Contact: 405-378-0275, 405-664-6488

• Details: Son Grace Music Ministries is sponsoring this conference along with Rev. John and Filese Hauser and they would like to invite everyone to attend. 

 

Bald is STILL Beautiful

• When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2-5 p.m.

• Where: A&E Grill, 802 W. Grand Ave.

• Details: A fund raising event in support of Audri King and to promote childhood cancer awareness. 220 Salon will be there to shave your head!  All participants that pre-register receive a FREE winter hat. There will be door prizes and raffle items include: photo sessions, sports memorabilia, gift certificates and more.  To pre-register or to get more info email: info@ladybughugs.org. Donations gladly accepted in person or online at www.ladybughugs.org.

 

OSU vs. Texas

Football Watch Party

• When:  Saturday, Nov. 13, 30 minutes prior to kick off 

• Where:  Canadian Valley Technology Center, Chickasha Campus

• Details: Bring your favorite football game snack...  hot dogs will be provided

 

All-Day Musicfest

• When: Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

• Details: Join us for music, fellowship and friends. Covered dish dinner at 12:30 - bring a dish and join in! 

 

Verden Pentecostal Lighthouse

annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

• When: Nov. 13,  5-7 p.m.

• Where: Verden School Cafeteria

• Details: $6.00 per person; menu to include turkey and dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, hot rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. Public is invited to attend. For carryouts in the Verden area, please call 453-7193.

 

New Home Full Gospel Church

• What: Second Saturday Night Singing

• When: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13

• Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad

• Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399.

 

Bean Supper

Fundraiser and Silent Auction

• When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m.

• Where: Eagles Lodge in Chickasha

• Cost: Dinner is $5. All proceeds to benefit the family of Kody Turner. For information or to donate items to the auction, please call Linda Bledsoe at 405-224-5972

 

Calling All Church Ladies

Self Defense Class

• When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 9-11 a.m.

• Instructor: Dean Wilkerson 

 

Chickasha Pig Sale

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

 

Harvey Miears

Antique & Tack Auction

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

 

Sept. 24 - Nov. 14

 

The Maize at Reding Farm

• When: Sept. 24 - Nov. 14

• Where: Reding Farm in Chickasha, north on either 4th St. or 9th St. to Reding Road.

• Details: Lots of activities including pumpkin patch, hay rides, cowtrain rides, cannons, tractor rides, playground, sandbox, county store as well as The Maize and the Haunted Maize

• Contact: Jerry &/or Nancy Reding 405-222-0624, www.redsiloproductions.com, or email nancy.reding@att.net. Come join the fun!

 

November 14

 

Chalice Kids

Second Sunday Family Gathering

• When: Sunday, Nov. 14; games at 4 p.m., dinner & worship 4:30 p.m.; lesson/craft at 5:15 p.m.; closing circle at 6 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Public Library

• Reserve your space: call 405-574-2112, 405-863-3747 or email chalicekids@yahoo.com.

 

Fellowship of American Indians Church  covered dish 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner 

• When: Sunday, November 14 @ noon. 

• Where: 1217 W. Frisco

• Details: Service at 11 am. Open to the community. For rides call: 405-274-3393.

 

The  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chickasha 

• When: Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.

Where:  1111 Ferguson Drive in Chickasha.  

• Details: Hosting their visiting high councilor, James Fife and his wife Irene as speakers this. President Dee Robertson is the presiding clergy.

 

New Hope Baptist Church

Celebration of Its Legacy

• When: Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

• Where: 1202 Shepherd St.

 

Revival featuring

Evangelist Jarrod Vanderslice

• Where:  Cement Pentecostal Holiness Church, Cement

• When: Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• Details: Come be encouraged, be inspired and be renewed. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

November 15 

 

Chisholm Trail

Republican Women

• When: Monday, November 15 at 6 pm

• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, 1402 Michigan Ave. , Chickasha.  Please enter thru the east door and go to your right.  

• Details: We will discuss the recent election and elect officers.  Light refreshments will be served.  Margaret Scott is chairman of the group.  If you have any questions, call Sandra Johnson at 405-204-6435.

 

Make, Bake and Grow Auction

• When: Monday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Helen Ward Seminar Center at Canadian Valley Tech Center

• Questions: call 222-4797

 

November 15-19 

 

Revival featuring

Evangelist Jarrod Vanderslice

• Where:  Cement Pentecostal Holiness Church, Cement

• When: Nov. 15-19, 7 p.m.

• Details: Come be encouraged, be inspired and be renewed. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

CMS PTO Meeting

• When: Tuesday, Nov 16th @ 5:15pm

• Where: Chickasha Middle School (Enter through front doors)

• Details: Everyone is welcome!

 

November 18 

 

Ninnekah Senior Center

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

• Where:  Ninnekah Senior Center, located at the SW corner of Dell and Elm in Ninnekah

• When: Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Details: Meal purchase may be made by donation. The meal will include turkey, dressing, ham and all the trimmings.  Take outs may be called in ahead of time at 224-7434. Enjoy a great holiday dinner and visit old friends!

 

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 Johnny Tims, chaplain or Tonna Shoffit at 405-222-2051.

 

Firemen and Police Officer 

Appreciation Dinner

• Where: Grand Assembly Sonshine Room, 102 E. Almar, 405-224-0968

• When: Friday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

• Details: Menu includes: meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, desserts, coffe/tea. Meal may be to-go if necessary.

• RSVP: by Nov. 17

• Contact: Mike Bradford at 405-320-3442 or Danny Friends at 405-779-8897

 

Traveling Brown Bag Recovery Workshop

• When: Friday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.

• Where: St. Luke’s Church

• Details: The November workshops will deal with holiday stress. Call 625-1713 for more information.

 

November 20

 

Indian Taco and Bake Sale

• When: Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Indian tacos will be served after 10 a.m.

• Where: Maranatha Baptist Church, 1505 S. 29, 224-1756

• Details: $6/Tacos with dessert and tea. Delivery is available within city limits.

 

Tabler Gospel Tabernacle 

• What: Third Saturday Night Singing 

• When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20

• Where: Tabler Gospel Tabernacle, nine miles east of Chickasha on Hwy 39.  Pastors Bill and Pat Embry invite the public to attend. For more information, 580-476-0049.

 

Gospel Opry

• When: Saturday, Nov. 20, 7-11:30 p.m.

• Where: Cowboy Country Church, 4092 Norge Road, Chickasha

• Details: This month’s GOSPEL OPRY has been moved up a week so as not to interfere with Thanksgiving and deer season and football!!! Come on out for some of the best Country Gospel and Bluegrass Gospel you will ever hear.  Everyone is welcome and come as you are. Great Bluegrass Gospel this month with HOBY & LARRY with Pastor Lynn sittin’ in on fiddle.  Kristin Killion will be here with her new Ovation guitar; Chrystal Turner and one of her buddies are gonna be singin’ some hot duets, and hopefully we will have Ethan Buchanan here;  Miss Amber Hickman will be here along with all the TRIPLE CROSS gang; Dale Simer, Karil Walker, Squeaky Jackson, and Pastor Lynn Walker. Proceeds from the refreshments go to our ladies mission group, COWGIRLS IN THE KINGDOM.

 

November 18-21

 

OK Sooner Circuit Cluster of Dog Shows

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

 

November 19-20

 

2010 Celebration of Crafts and Quilt Exhibit

• Where:  Grady County Fairgrounds

• When: Nov. 19-20

• Details: Sponsored by the Grady County OHCE. If you would like more information, or would be interested in exhibiting a quilt, or have a Christmas quilt for the special exhibit, please call 224-7270, or the local OSU Extension office at 224-2216.

 

Lavender Valley Acres Open House 

• When: Nov. 19-20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Where: Lavender Valley Acres in Apache

• Information: call 580-588-2855 or check out the wiebsite at www.lavendervalleyacres.com

 

November 19-21

 

37 annual Craft Harvest Craft Show

• Where:  Comanche County Fairgrounds, 920 S. Sheridan Rd., Lawton

• When: Nov. 19, 12-8 p.m.; Nov. 19, 12-8 p.m.;

• Details: Sponsored by the Grady County OHCE. If you would like more information, or would be interested in exhibiting a quilt, or have a Christmas quilt for the special exhibit, please call 224-7270, or the local OSU Extension office at 224-2216.

 

November 20-21

 

2010 Norman, OK Stake Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• When: Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010.  Conference will begin with an adult evening session 7-9 p.m. Saturday Nov. 20

• Where: Norman Stake Center, 1506 West Imhoff in Norman.  

• Webcast: For Chickasha residents, the adult session will be webcast to the LDS chapel at  1111 Ferguson Drive in Chickasha.

• Details: Kevin R. Duncan of the Quorum of the Seventy will preside. Before the General Conference session on Sunday, a special meeting will be conducted in Spanish for  Spanish members, new Spanish members and Spanish investigators 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Relief Society Room at the Norman Stake Center, 1506 West Imhoff in Norman.  The Sunday General Conference Session for all members and interested non-members will be held 10 AM Sunday, Nov.21. 

 

 

November 27

 

Traveling Brown Bag Recovery Workshop

• When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 1:30 p.m.

• Where: Cornerstone Church

• Details: The November workshops will deal with holiday stress. Call 625-1713 for more information.

 

November 27-28

 

OK Palomino Horse Show

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds

 

Annual Primary Sacrament Presentation

• Where: Chickasha Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1111 Ferguson Drive in Chickasha.

• When: Sunday Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. 

• Details: Under the direction of President Dee Robertson and Primary President Amy Warden. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 will present the talks and a special children’s choir with the theme “I Know My Savior Loves Me”. Everyone is invited to attend the services.

 

DECember 2

 

Chickasha Main Street Association

2010 Chickasha Parade of Lights

• When:  Thursday, December 2 at 7:00pm.  

• Details: Entries into the parade are free with entry forms available at the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce at 221 Chickasha Avenue, online at  www.ChickashaChamber.com or call 405-224-0787 to have one mailed or faxed.   Entries into the parade are encouraged to participate in the theme by decorating and dressing as toys. 

 

DECember 3

 

Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

Second annual Christmas Concert

• When: Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

• Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1506 W. Imhoff Rd., Norman

• Details: Everyone is invited to attend.

 

December 4

 

Relay for Life

Fourth annual Survivors’ Christmas Tea

• When: Saturday , Dec. 4, 2 P.M.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center on 18th Street

• Details: It’s that time of year to get together and enjoy each other’s company. Please join us for what promises to be a fun time of food, drink, and fellowship for our 4th Annual Survivor’s Christmas Tea.   Please RSVP to Marcy Langle 405-520-4107  e-mail:  mlangle@suddenlink.net

 

 

December 7 

 

Something Worthwhile

• When: Tues., Dec. 7, 2010, 6-8 p.m.

• Where: Life Center of Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th and Iowa, Chickasha. 

• Details: Reservations are required to attend Something Worthwhile 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 pm on Fri., Dec. 3, 2010. The meal cost is $5, which can be paid at the door. 

 

December 10

 

GMH Craft Show

• When: Dec. 10, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Where: Classrooms 1 & 2 in the GMH basement

• Reserve your space: 405-779-2278 ask for Debbie

 

December 12

 

Chalice Kids

Second Sunday Family Gathering

• When: Sunday, Dec. 12; games at 4 p.m., dinner & worship 4:30 p.m.; lesson/craft at 5:15 p.m.; closing circle at 6 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Public Library

• Reserve your space: call 405-574-2112, 405-863-3747 or email chalicekids@yahoo.com.

 

January 9

 

Chalice Kids

Second Sunday Family Gathering

• When: Sunday, Jan. 9; games at 4 p.m., dinner & worship 4:30 p.m.; lesson/craft at 5:15 p.m.; closing circle at 6 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Public Library

• Reserve your space: call 405-574-2112, 405-863-3747 or email chalicekids@yahoo.com.

 

May 12-14 

 

Chickasha Antique Auto Swap Meet

• When: May 12-14, 2011

• Where: Adjacent to the Grady County Fairgrounds

• Cost: Admission is free, however vendors/booth holders can get a reserved spot for only $40 or pay $50 at the gate. 

• Information: Check us out at www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com, find us on Facebook under Chickasha Swap Meet, or call 405-224-6552 for additional information.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Boot Scooter Line Dance Lessons

• When: Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 201 N 18

• Details: Classes are taught by Kathy Prigmore. Door prizes and refreshments are served. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship. Call for more information, 224-0331 or cell 320-0453

 

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. For further information please contact Johnny Tims, chaplain or Tonna Shoffit at 405-222-2051.

 

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 Gospel Opry

• Where: Cowboy Country Church, Hwy. 92 South

• Details: 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 month, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Rock Island Depot

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

 

The Lexington Opry

• When: Every 4th Friday except Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

• Where: Lexington Senior Citizens on Main Street,  second building on right south of light.

• Details: Deral, Oteka and Joe invite you to come for an evening of entertainment and good traditional Country and gospel music and fun. See and listen to the music of the New Country Cousins and friends. For information: call 405-872-9057.

 

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 17

• What: Monthly meeting

Roy Sampley Commander 405-387-5653 or Tommy Howell Chaplain 580-656-5758 for more information..

 

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. 

• When: second Thursday of each month.

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

 

Chickasha Area Arts Council

• Contact Information: 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. For 

 

Farmer’s Market

• When: Weekly Tues. & Sat., 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.

 

 

 

 

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